350th Squadron (Belgium)
The 350th Squadron (French: 350e escadrille, Dutch: 350ste Squadron) is a fighter squadron in the Air Component of the Belgian Armed Forces. It was originally formed in 1941 as No. 350 (Belgian) Smaldeel of the Royal Air Force during World War II. The unit was transferred to the Belgian Air Force, together with 349th Squadron, in 1946. Based at Florennes air base, the unit is now part of the 2nd Tactical Wing and operates F-16 Fighting Falcons.
| No. 350 (Belgian) Squadron RAF 350th Squadron | |
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Spitfires of No. 350 (Belgian) Squadron at RAF Kenley, 1942. | |
| Active | 12 November 1941 |
| Country | Belgium |
| Branch | Belgian Air Component Royal Air Force (1941–1946) |
| Role | Fighter |
| Part of | 2nd Tactical Wing |
| Garrison/HQ | Florennes Air Base |
| Motto(s) | Belgae gallorum fortissimi (Latin, "Of all the Gauls, the Belgians are the bravest") |
| Fighter | F-16 Fighting Falcon Supermarine Spitfire (historic) |
| Insignia | |
| Squadron Badge | An ancient Belgian warrior's head with helmet |
| Squadron Codes | MN (Nov 1941 – Oct 1946) |
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