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Squadron 253 - IAF / IDF
"Ha'Negev" - The Negev Squadron
Chasseur d'interception
Also known as "Ha'Tsipor Barzel" (The Iron Bird Squadron), this unit formed in 1976 with Mirage/Nesher aircraft from 101 sqn, and was later supplemented by 117 sqn aircraft. Originally based at Eitam, the unit moved to Matred Ramon in April 1982, when Eitam was handed back to Egypt under the Camp David Agreement. It is reported that the unit then converted to Kfir C-2s, but this is unconfirmed. The squadron converted to the F-16A/B circa 1987, using aircraft from 110 and 117 squadrons. Note: Mirage/Nesher aircraft with orange/black triangles carried a modified rudder marking with a red stripe replacing the upper white stripe.
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Eitam
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1976
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Ramon
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1976
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1982
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1976
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Sources
Israeli Fighter Aces - The definitive History - Peter B Mersky
Arab-Israeli Air Wars 1967-82 / Osprey AVIATION - Men & Legend
Arab-Israeli Air Wars 1947-82 / Shlomo Aloni / Osprey Combat Aircraft
numéro 23
Israeli F-4 Phantom II Aces / Shlomo Aloni / Osprey Aircraft of the
Aces numéro 60
Israeli Mirage and Nesher Aces / Shlomo Aloni / Osprey Aircraft of
the Aces numéro 59
Camouflage & Markings - The Israeli Air Force Part 1 / 1948 - 1967
Camouflage & Markings - The Israeli Air Force Part 2 / 1967 - 2001
http://math.fce.vutbr.cz/safarik/ACES/aces1/israel.html
http://www.zahal.org/
http://encycl.opentopia.com/term/Israeli_Air_Force
http://www.aeroflight.co.uk/waf/israel/iafsqns.htm