The Israeli Air Force, in Hebrew: 'Heyl Ha'avir', is one of the pillars of Israel's strength. Its feats and accomplishments in wars and other military operations, and its contribution to routine security missions, have brought it international fame. The IAF is a cornerstone of Israel's defensive strategy, providing a defense against aggressive intentions and a solid shield in the event of war. The Israeli Air Force (IAF) of the 21st century is very different from the one that was created on the eve of the War of Independence. The IAF's beginnings are in the establishment of the Sherut Avir, or Air Service, by a small group of pilots operating a handful of outdated planes. Today's IAF - Heyl Ha'avir - is an experienced, war hardened air force, whose operations in wartime and between the wars, in dogfights and strategic attacks, have earned it a place of honor among the world's air forces.
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Combat Squadrons | |
The Hammers Squadron
B-17, Catalina, F-4 Phantom, F-15I
The Valley Squadron
DH Mosquito, Mystere, A-4 Skyhawk, Kfir, F-16
The Scorpion Squadron
Spitfire, P-51 Mustang, Super-Mystere, F-4 Phantom, F-16
The Golden Eagle Squadron
T-6 Harvard, Skyhawk, F-16
The "One" Squadron
F-4 Phantom, Kurnas-2000
The Flying Tiger Squadron
Skyhawk
The Smashing Parrot Squadron
A-4 Skyhawk, Kfir
The Twin Tail Squadron
F-15
The First Fighter Squadron
Avia S-199, Spitfire, Mustang, Seabee, Mystere, Mirage, Nesher, Kfir, F-16
The Phoenix Squadron
Nesher, Kfir, F-16
The Bat Squadron
Meteor, Mirage, F-4 Phantom, Kurnas-2000
The Flying Wing Squadron
P-51 Mustang, Mystere, A-4 Skyhawk
The Flying Dragon Squadron
Mosquito, Meteor, Skyhawk
The 3rd Spitfire Squadron
Spitfire
The 2nd F-15 Squadron
F-15
Knights of the North Squadron
Mosquito, Vautour, A-4 Skyhawk, F-16
The First Jet Squadron
Meteor, Mirage, F-16
The "Negev" Squadron
Nesher, Mirage, F-16
The Knights of the Orange Tail Squadron
Meteor, Ouragan, F-4 Phantom
The Goring Ram Squadron
Stearman Kaydet, A-4 Skyhawk
The Mid-land Squadron
Kfir