1st Squadron (Belgium)
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The 1st Squadron (French: 1re escadrille) is a Recce squadron in the Air Component of the Belgian Armed Forces. Based at Florennes air base, it is part of the 2nd Tactical Wing and operates the General Dynamics F-16 Block 20 MLU Fighting Falcon.
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1st Squadron | |
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Active | 16 April 1913 |
Country | Belgium |
Branch | Air Component |
Part of | 2nd Tactical Wing |
Motto(s) | Nemo me impune lacessit (No one provokes me with impunity) (Latin) |
Commanders | |
Commander | Major M. Artiges |
Aircraft flown | |
Fighter | F-16 Fighting Falcon |
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The 1re Escadrille de Chasse was the first fighter squadron of the Belgian Air Component. The squadron was founded during World War I, reorganized into a dedicated fighter unit, and became part of a fighter wing before war's end.