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New Vipers for 335 Mira

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 squadron in order to receive their new jet already started in 2008.

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59/1 Squadron confirms participation

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.

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NTM Main Planning Conference (MPC)

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 the Main Planning Conference at Kleine Brogel (21 - 24 April),

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313 Squadron shows new display aircraft

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

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Tragedy slams 142 TIGER squadron

Early in the morning of last Tuesday 20-Jan-09, three members of the Spanish Air Force 142 Tiger Squadron lost their lives

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Initial Planning Conference at Kleine Brogel

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 site survey is planned.

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313 Squadron celebrates 55th anniversary

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.

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A giant flew away

On October 1, two Super Etendard modernisés (SEM) from 11 F based in Landivisiau had collided above bay of Lannion, during a exercise.

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Restored FX-52 attends NATO Tiger Meet 2009

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 held at Kleine-Brogel airbase from on 19-26 June 1978.

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The TIGER is 75 years young

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.

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