119 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]
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]
119 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]
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]