342nd All-Weather Squadron

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
Active1955–2003
BranchHellenic Air Force
Part of114th Combat Wing
Garrison/HQTanagra Air Base
Aircraft flown
FighterF-86E (1955–1964)
F-84F (1964–1969)
F-102 (1969–1975)
Mirage F1CG (1975–2003)

History

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The 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

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  1. ^ 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.