119 Squadron | |
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![]() Bat Squadron | |
Country | ![]() |
Branch | ![]() |
Role | Air Defence |
Garrison/HQ | Ramon Airbase |
Aircraft flown | |
Fighter | F-16I |
The 119 Squadron of the Israeli Air Force, also known as the Bat Squadron, is an F-16I fighter squadron based at Ramon Airbase.[1]
119 formerly operated the McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II, and prior to that the Vautour II, from Tel Nof Airbase.[2] The squadron operated the Gloster Meteor from Ramat David.[3]
In March 2018, the IAF confirmed that 119 Squadron, together with Squadrons 69 and 253, took part in Operation Orchard.[4] During a briefing prior to the mission, the commander of 119 Squadron wrote in his notes that the operation “will change the face of the Middle East.”[4]