IAF officially closes 117th First Squadron

The oldest squadron in the IAF was closed as part of the IDF's Momentum multi-year plan

An f-16 with the 117th squadron takes off from Ramat David airbase in northern Israel.

An f-16 with the 117th squadron takes off from Ramat David airbase in northern Israel.

(photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)

ByANNA AHRONHEIM

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 19:51

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