The 342nd All-Weather Squadron (Greek: 342 Μοίρα Παντός Καιρού, 342 MΠΚ), callsign "Sparta" (ΣΠΑΡΤΗ), was a squadron in service with the Hellenic Air Force from 1955 to 2003.
| 342nd All-Weather Squadron | |
|---|---|
 Mirage F1CG with a special livery for the disbandment of 342nd All-Weather Squadron | |
| Active | 1955–2003 |
| Branch | Hellenic Air Force |
| Part of | 114th Combat Wing |
| Garrison/HQ | Tanagra Air Base |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Fighter | F-86E (1955–1964) F-84F (1964–1969) F-102 (1969–1975) Mirage F1CG (1975–2003) |
History
editThe squadron was established in 1955 as the 342nd Day Interceptor Squadron (342 Μοίρα Αναχαίτισης Ημέρας), equipped with F-86E Sabres.[1]
The F-86Es were replaced with F-84Fs in 1964, and the squadron was re-designated 342nd Fighter-Bomber Squadron (343 Μοίρα Διώξεως/Βομβαρδισμού). In 1969, the squadron was re-equipped with F-102s, and received the designation of 342nd All-Weather Squadron (342 Μοίρα Παντός Καιρού).[1]
In 1975 the squadron was re-equipped with Mirage F1CG. With the withdrawal of the F1CG from service, the squadron was disbanded in June 2003.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c "342 Μοίρα Παντός Καιρού". Hellenic Air Force website (in Greek). Archived from the original on 2012-06-17. Retrieved 2023-06-06.