109 Squadron (Israel)

109 Squadron
Valley Squadron emblem
Active	July 1951 – Present
Country	Israel
Branch	Israeli Air Force
Role	Air Defence
Garrison/HQ	Ramat David Airbase
Nickname(s)	The Valley Squadron
Aircraft flown
Fighter	F-16D

The 109 Squadron of the Israeli Air Force, also known as The Valley Squadron, began operating the De Havilland Mosquito FB Mk.VI and PR Mk XVI in July 1951. It currently operates F-16D fighters out of Ramat David Airbase.

See also

• Operation Rhodes

References

• Global Security Profile
• The Vally Squadron

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