'Lions of the South' will operate out of Nevatim base in Negev desert; IAF chief hails development as 'part of our qualitative advantage over our enemies'
'Lions of the South' will operate out of Nevatim base in Negev desert; IAF chief hails development as 'part of our qualitative advantage over our enemies'
Based on this article it said the second Adir squadron was inaugurated, but not yet operational. They revived the old 116 Squadron which was disbanded back in 2015 (presumedly when they retired some of the F-16 Netz). The post from the IAF's Facebook page (17 hours ago) states that this squadron is now operational, probably meaning that the Adirs in this squadron are ready to kick ass.
I still remember feeling in awe while walking through the Damascus Gate and taking a photo there, knowing that the paratroopers and later Moshe Dayan walked there.
Historic: Israel AF landed for the first time on German soil. F-16Cs are deployed for two weeks at FBW 31 (Eurofighter). The german air chief welcomed and escorted them with his EF-2000 at the austrian border. Tomorrow there will be a flyover over Munich/Furstenfeldbruck to remember the Olympic games were israeli sportmen were captured and killed. As a result the german special forces unit GSG9 was formed. In the second week more NATO aircraft will participate the manouver.
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