106 Squadron (Israel)

Israeli military unit 106th Squadron טייסת חוד החנית 200px The Spearhead logo June 13, 1948 – June 1949June 11, 1982–present Israel 23px Israel 23px Air Defence Squadron Tel Nof Airbase The Second Eagle Squadron Operation Balak1982 Lebanon War2026 Iran war F-15B/C/D 106 Squadron of the Israeli Air Force, also known as Tip Of The Spearhttp://www.iaf.org.il/4968-33514-en/IAF.aspx The Edge Of The Spear Squadron WayBack-Machine: IAF-Website 2024-12-22 2019-05-23 https://web.archive.org/web/20190523212242/http://www.iaf.org.il/4968-33514-en/IAF.aspx bot: unknown or Spearhead Squadron (Hebrew:טייסת חוד החנית), operates F-15B/C/D fighters out of Tel Nof Airbase. History The squadron was created on June 13, 1948, for transportation purposes. The squadron first operated transport aircraft such as the C-46 Commandos, L-049 Constellations and Douglas C-54 Skymaster. It flew under the cover of a fake airliner company called Lineas Aereas de Panama. 106th Squadron Unit History It first participated in Operation Balak in 1948. The squadron was disbanded in June 1949. The squadron's aircraft were transferred to an airliner company called Arkia Airlines. It was reformed on June 11, 1982, and fought in the 1982 Lebanon War. Since the Lebanon War, the squadron is credited with five aerial victories from 1982 to 1985. The squadron's F-15s flew combat air patrols during Desert Storm to screen possible air attacks from the Iraqi Air Force. In 1983 Negev mid-air collision, the squadron almost lost an aircraft. See also Aviation Israel 1983 Negev mid-air collision References External links The Second Eagle Squadron https://web.archive.org/web/20150910200800/http://www.cieldegloire.com/sq_iaf_106.php 2015-09-10 Global Security Profile Category:Israeli Air Force squadrons Category:Military units and formations established in 1948 Category:Military units and formations disestablished in 1949 Category:Military units and formations established in 1982 Category:1982 establishments in Israel