116 Squadron (Israel)

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Two F-35I Adir of 116 Squadron "Lions of the South" (lion symbol at tail) from Nevatim Airbase

116 Squadron of the Israeli Air Force, also known as Lions of the South Squadron (former Flying Wing and Defenders of the South Squadron), is an F-35I Adir[1] stealth fighter squadron based at Nevatim Airbase. They once flew the F-16A/B.[2]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "IDF receives additional 'Adir' fighters". Israel Defense. 2021-09-27. Retrieved 2021-10-03.
  2. ^ "116 Squadron - The Flying Wing". Globalsecurity.org. Archived from the original on 16 December 2008. Retrieved 2008-12-13.