116 Squadron (Israel)

Summary

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]

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

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.