115 Squadron | |
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Active | 1954–1958, 1969–1994, 2005– |
Country | Israel |
Branch | Israeli Air Force |
Role | Aggressor |
Garrison/HQ | Ovda |
Nickname(s) | Flying Dragon / Red Squadron |
Engagements | Suez Crisis War of Attrition Yom Kippur War 1982 Lebanon War |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Giora Romm |
Insignia | |
Squadron Patch | |
Aircraft flown | |
Fighter | F-16C/D Fighting Falcon |
115 Squadron, also known as the Flying Dragon or Red Squadron, is the Israeli Air Force's aggressor squadron. Based at Ovda, it is the sole IAF squadron to operate fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters and ground-based assets.