339th All-Weather Squadron
| 339th All-Weather Squadron | |
|---|---|
117th Combat Wing | |
| Garrison/HQ | Andravida Air Base |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Fighter | F-84G (1952–1959) F-84F (1959–1974) F-4E (1974–2017) |
The 339th All-Weather Squadron (
from 1952 to 2017.History
The squadron was established on 7 July 1952 as the 339 Fighter-Bomber Squadron (339 Μοίρα Δίωξης/Βομβαρδισμού), at the
Nea Anchialos Air Base.[1]
In 1971 it was moved to the
Araxos Air Base.[1] The squadron returned to Andravida in March 1974, and began delivery of the first F-4Es the next month. The squadron undertook a dual mission, fighter-bomber and interception, but in 1978 the former was made its main role until 1983, when the priority was reversed.[1] From 2002 to 2005, the squadron received upgraded F-4Es as part of the 'Peace Icarus 2000' project. The squadron was declared operational with the upgraded aircraft in December 2003, and returned to its interceptor mission, with fighter-bomber role as a secondary mission.[1]
The squadron was decommissioned on 31 October 2017, as part of the gradual withdrawal of F-4E from service.[1]
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