| 337th Squadron | |
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.JPG) F-4E in special livery of 337th All-Weather Squadron, Archangel 2005 airshow | |
| Active | 1948–2005, 2006–current |
| Branch | Hellenic Air Force |
| Part of | 110th Combat Wing |
| Garrison/HQ | Larissa Air Base |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Fighter |
Spitfire (1948–1952) F-84G and T-33 (1952–1959) F-86D (1959–1967) F-5A/B (1967–1978) F-4E (1978–2005) F-16C/D Block 52 (2006–) |
The 337th Squadron ( Greek: 337 Μοίρα, 337 M), callsign " Ghost", is the third oldest squadron in service with the Hellenic Air Force, forming part of the 110th Combat Wing. It is based at Larissa Air Base, and operates the F-16 Block 52 aircraft.
History
The 337th Squadron traces its origins to the Greek air force in exile during World War II, starting as a Spitfire-equipped flight in No. 339 Wing RAF. [1] In 1946 it moved to Elefsis Air Base, and was raised to full squadron in 1948. [1]
in 1952, the 337th became the first squadron of the Greek air force to be equipped with jet aircraft, its Spitfires being slowly replaced with Republic F-84 Thunderjets and Lockheed T-33s. The squadron was relocated to Larissa Air Base and redesignated 337th Fighter-Bomber Squadron (337 Μοίρα Διώξεως-Βομβαρδισμού). [1] During this time, the squadron formed the first Greek aerobatic team, [1] the Hellenic Flame.
The squadron returned to Elefsis in 1956, before moving to Tanagra Air Base in 1959 to start its equipment with the North American F-86D Sabre. Redesignated 337th All-Weather Squadron (337 Μοίρα Παντός Καιρού), it was based at Larissa from 1960 to 1967. [1]
In 1967 the squadron was re-equipped with Northrop F-5s, moving to Nea Anchialos Air Base as the 337th Day Interceptor Squadron (337 Μοίρα Αναχαίτησης Ημέρας). [1] The squadron returned to Larissa in 1978 and was re-equipped with McDonnell Douglas F-4E aircraft, assuming the title 337th All-Weather Interceptor Squadron (337 Μοίρα Αναχαίτησης Παντός Καιρού). [1]
The squadron was temporarily decommissioned in 2005, in preparation for its transition to the F-15 Block 52+ aircraft. It resumed operation in 2006, under its current designation. [1]
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| 337th Squadron | |
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F-4E in special livery of 337th All-Weather Squadron, Archangel 2005 airshow | |
| Active | 1948–2005, 2006–current |
| Branch | Hellenic Air Force |
| Part of | 110th Combat Wing |
| Garrison/HQ | Larissa Air Base |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Fighter |
Spitfire (1948–1952) F-84G and T-33 (1952–1959) F-86D (1959–1967) F-5A/B (1967–1978) F-4E (1978–2005) F-16C/D Block 52 (2006–) |
The 337th Squadron ( Greek: 337 Μοίρα, 337 M), callsign " Ghost", is the third oldest squadron in service with the Hellenic Air Force, forming part of the 110th Combat Wing. It is based at Larissa Air Base, and operates the F-16 Block 52 aircraft.
History
The 337th Squadron traces its origins to the Greek air force in exile during World War II, starting as a Spitfire-equipped flight in No. 339 Wing RAF. [1] In 1946 it moved to Elefsis Air Base, and was raised to full squadron in 1948. [1]
in 1952, the 337th became the first squadron of the Greek air force to be equipped with jet aircraft, its Spitfires being slowly replaced with Republic F-84 Thunderjets and Lockheed T-33s. The squadron was relocated to Larissa Air Base and redesignated 337th Fighter-Bomber Squadron (337 Μοίρα Διώξεως-Βομβαρδισμού). [1] During this time, the squadron formed the first Greek aerobatic team, [1] the Hellenic Flame.
The squadron returned to Elefsis in 1956, before moving to Tanagra Air Base in 1959 to start its equipment with the North American F-86D Sabre. Redesignated 337th All-Weather Squadron (337 Μοίρα Παντός Καιρού), it was based at Larissa from 1960 to 1967. [1]
In 1967 the squadron was re-equipped with Northrop F-5s, moving to Nea Anchialos Air Base as the 337th Day Interceptor Squadron (337 Μοίρα Αναχαίτησης Ημέρας). [1] The squadron returned to Larissa in 1978 and was re-equipped with McDonnell Douglas F-4E aircraft, assuming the title 337th All-Weather Interceptor Squadron (337 Μοίρα Αναχαίτησης Παντός Καιρού). [1]
The squadron was temporarily decommissioned in 2005, in preparation for its transition to the F-15 Block 52+ aircraft. It resumed operation in 2006, under its current designation. [1]
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