113 Squadron (Israel)
| 113 Squadron | |
|---|---|
 Hornet Squadron | |
| Active | 1955–1987, 2005–present |
| Country |  Israel |
| Branch |  Israeli Air Force |
| Role | Air Defence/Ground Support |
| Garrison/HQ | Ramon Airbase |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Attack helicopter | AH-64D Apache Longbow |
The 113 Squadron of the Israeli Air Force, also known as the Tayeset Ha'Tsira'a (Hornet or Wasp Squadron). The squadron operates AH-64D Apache Longbows.
History[edit]
The squadron was formed on October 4, 1955. The Hornets were the first squadron to fly 24 MD450B Dassault Ouragans. It suffered eight fatalities during the 1967 Six-Day War.
By January 1973, IAI Nesher aircraft replaced the Dassault Ouragans that were retired from duty. In 1976 the squadron replaced the Nesher with the IAI Kfir C-1. The squadron was disbanded in 1987.
The squadron was reformed in September 1990 as the first Israeli AH-64A Apache squadron and slowly migrated to the exclusive use of the AH-64D Apache Longbow in 2005.
External links[edit]
- Global Security Profile
- 113 Squadron on Aeroflight.co.uk.
- Squadron 113 "Ha'Tsira'a" The Wasp Squadron Archived 2015-09-18 at the Wayback Machine
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