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New Vipers for 335 Mira

Submitted on: 10 July 2009

335 Mira, Tigers based at Araxos, Greece, are currently changing their A-7E aircraft for F-16 Block 52+ aircraft.
The first four F-16 Block 52+ from the Peace Xenia IV program have arrived at Araxos AB, Greece in May 2009.
Conversion of the

59/1 Squadron confirms participation

Submitted on: 23 June 2009

59/1 Sqn Gripen (photo by Istvan 'TopiDoc' Toperczer)

The Hungarian Air Force confirmed participation of 59/1 Puma Squadron for NTM 2009
It is the first time the Hungarian Air Force sends 3 Gripen aircraft to a NATO Tiger Meet.
Previously the 59/1 squadron send over 2 observers on a civil flight to

NTM Main Planning Conference (MPC)

Submitted on: 18 May 2009

From 21 - 24th of April the Tigers gathered at Kleine Brogel for the NATO Tiger Meet 2009 MPC
Following to the Initial Planning Conference (24 - 26 November), all participating Tiger Squadrons to the 2009 NATO Tiger Meet were very satisfied after

313 Squadron shows new display aircraft

Submitted on: 5 April 2009

The Royal Netherlands Air force's F-16 display demonstration team is still hosted at 313 SQN.

This year team contains one display pilot, two coaches (313/311) and technical specialists from 313 SQN. Captain Ralph “Sheik” Aarts, 313 SQN, will

Tragedy slams 142 TIGER squadron

Submitted on: 26 January 2009

Early in the morning of last Tuesday 20-Jan-09, three members of the Spanish Air Force 142 Tiger Squadron lost their lives after a more than likely - yet officially unconfirmed until the mishap report is released - mid-air collision between a two

Initial Planning Conference at Kleine Brogel

Submitted on: 24 November 2008

From the 24th till 26th of November the Initial Planning Conference for NATO Tiger Meet 2009 takes place at Kleine Brogel Airbase
The IPC will bring together the main players of NTM '09 and will focus on the operational aspects. Also a extended

313 Squadron celebrates 55th anniversary

Submitted on: 13 November 2008

On November 28th, 313 squadron ‘scherpgetand’ will celebrate it’s 55th anniversary.

Formed in 1953 as a jet training squadron. It wasn't until 1986 that 313 became an operational combat squadron

In the last 8 years 313 Squadron has been on

A giant flew away

Submitted on: 12 October 2008

lieutenant (LV) Sebastien Lhéritier - in Memoriam

On October 1, two Super Etendard modernisés (SEM) from 11 F based in Landivisiau had collided above bay of Lannion, during a exercise. One of the pilots could have been helped quickly at the time of the rescue operation, a search to find the second

Restored FX-52 attends NATO Tiger Meet 2009

Submitted on: 22 September 2008

The famous 'Tiger' Starfighter will be on display during the NATO Tiger Meet spottersday on September 18, 2009

The FX-52 was the first aircraft from 31 squadron that received a full Tiger color scheme. This was done for the 1978 NATO Tiger Meet

The TIGER is 75 years young

Submitted on: 30 July 2008

The first ever Squadron of IAF, No. 1 Squadron aka ‘The Tigers’ celebrated its platinum jubilee on 01 Apr 07 at Air Force Station Gwalior.
The No. 1 Squadron is the first squadron of IAF and was raised on 01 Apr 1933. The earliest history of IAF is