101 Squadron IAF
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The 101 Squadron of the Israeli Air Force
, also known as the First Fighter Squadron, is Israel's first fighter squadron, created May 20, 1948 at former RAF Aqir Airbase. Four Avia S-199
s flew the squadron's first mission on May 29 in the prelude to Operation Pleshet
. The squadron currently operates F-16C fighters out of Hatzor Airbase
.
Israeli Air Force
The Israeli Air Force is the air force of the State of Israel and the aerial arm of the Israel Defense Forces. It was founded on May 28, 1948, shortly after the Israeli Declaration of Independence...
, also known as the First Fighter Squadron, is Israel's first fighter squadron, created May 20, 1948 at former RAF Aqir Airbase. Four Avia S-199
Avia S-199
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s flew the squadron's first mission on May 29 in the prelude to Operation Pleshet
Operation Pleshet
Operation Pleshet , named for the geographical region where it took place, was an Israeli military operation during the 1948 Arab–Israeli War. It was carried out from May 29 to June 3, 1948, in the Isdud/Ad Halom area of the southern front, against the Egyptian Army. The aim of the operation was to...
. The squadron currently operates F-16C fighters out of Hatzor Airbase
Hatzor Airbase
Hatzor Israeli Air Force Base , also titled Kanaf 4 is an Israeli Air Force military air base, located in central Israel, near kibbutz Hatzor after which it is named...
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