| 119 Squadron | |
|---|---|
 Bat Squadron | |
| Country | 
Israel |
| Branch | 
Israeli Air Force |
| Role | Air Defence |
| Garrison/HQ | Ramon Airbase |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Fighter | F-16I |
The 119 Squadron of the Israeli Air Force, also known as the Bat Squadron, is an F-16I fighter squadron based at Ramon Airbase. [1]
History
119 formerly operated the McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II, and prior to that the Vautour II, from Tel Nof Airbase. [2] The squadron operated the Gloster Meteor from Ramat David. [3]
In March 2018, the IAF confirmed that 119 Squadron, together with Squadrons 69 and 253, took part in Operation Orchard. [4] During a briefing prior to the mission, the commander of 119 Squadron wrote in his notes that the operation “will change the face of the Middle East.” [4]
See also
Notes
- ^ "119 Squadron - The Bat". Globalsecurity.org. Archived from the original on 18 January 2009. Retrieved 13 December 2008.
- ^ "Tajeset 119 "Ha'Atalef"". Valka. Retrieved 22 July 2008.
- ^ Norton 2004, p. 153.
- ^ a b "Ending a decade of silence, Israel confirms it blew up Assad's nuclear reactor". Retrieved 21 March 2018.
References
- Norton, Bill (2004). Air War on the Edge – A History of the Israel Air Force and its Aircraft since 1947. Midland Publishing. ISBN 1-85780-088-5.
External links
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