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Wednesday, May 13, 2020
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Wednesday, May 13, 2020
IAF to shut down historic 117th Squadron, also known as First Jet Squadron
Israeli Air Force chief Maj. Gen. Amikam Norkin has decided to close down the storied 117th Squadron, also known as the First Jet Squadron.
Formed in 1953 and based at Ramat David Airbase, the squadron flew Israel’s first jet fighter, the Gloster Meteor.
Norkin said the decision was made as part of the need to make the air force more efficient and prepare it for future challenges. The squadron, which today flies F-16s, will conclude its operations in October.
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