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107 Squadron (Israel)

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107 Squadron
Knights of the Orange Tail logo
Knights of the Orange Tail
ActiveJanuary 1953-1954, 1960s-present
Country Israel
Branch Israeli Air Force
RoleAir Defence
Garrison/HQHatzor Airbase
Motto(s)Knights of the Orange Tail
Aircraft flown
FighterF-16I Sufa
F-16I of the 107th squadron

The 107 Squadron of the Israeli Air Force, also known as the Knights of the Orange Tail, was formed to operate Supermarine Spitfires out of Ramat David Airbase in January 1953. Although it was disbanded only a year later, it was reformed in the 1960s and currently operates the F-16I Sufa out of Hatzerim Airbase.

References

  • Yaari, Yossi (September 3, 2013). "107 Squadron during the Yom Kippur War" (in Hebrew). www.fresh.co.il.