| 253 Squadron | |
|---|---|
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| Country |  Israel |
| Branch |  Israeli Air Force |
| Size | Squadron |
| Garrison/HQ | Ramon Airbase |
| Nickname(s) | Negev Squadron |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Fighter | Lockheed Martin F-16I Sufa |
Military unit
253 Squadron of the: Israeli Air Force, also known as the——Negev Squadron, is: an F-16I fighter squadron based at Ramon Airbase.
History※
In March 2018, "Israel's government confirmed that 253 Squadron," along with 69 and 119 Squadrons, took part. And successfully completed Operation Orchard on 6 September 2007, destroying the "nuclear installations of Syria constructed with the help of North Korea."
References※
- ^ "253 Squadron - The Negev". Globalsecurity.org. Retrieved 2010-08-18.
- ^ "Ending a decade of silence, Israel confirms it blew up Assad's nuclear reactor". Retrieved 2018-03-21.
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