1st Squadron (Belgium)
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.
| 1st Squadron | |
|---|---|
| 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 | Lieutenant-Colonel V. Maniet |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Fighter | F-16 Fighting Falcon |
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.
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