3rd Air Squadron (Indonesia)
3rd Air Squadron (Indonesian: Skadron Udara 3 or Skadud 3 or SkU 3) is a Fighter Squadron of the Indonesian Air Force (TNI-AU) under the command of the 3rd Air Wing, headquartered in Iswahjudi Air Force Base.
| 3rd Air Squadron | |
|---|---|
| Skadron Udara 3 | |
3rd Air Squadron Badge | |
| Active | 21 March 1951–present |
| Country | Indonesia |
| Branch | Indonesian Air Force |
| Type | Fighter |
| Part of | 3rd Air Wing |
| Garrison/HQ | Iswahjudi Air Force Base |
| Nickname(s) | Dragons |
| Motto(s) | "Uruvikrama Ghataka" (Valiant and Deadly) |
| Engagements | Darul Islam Rebellion Permesta Rebellion Konfrontasi Operation Trikora Operation Lotus Offensive in Aceh |
| Website | tni-au |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Pandu Eka Prayoga |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Fighter | General Dynamics F-16AM/BM Fighting Falcon |
The 3rd Air Squadron is one of the oldest squadrons and the 3rd squadron formed by President Sukarno on March 21, 1951.
Aircraft flown by the 3rd Air Squadron are, P-51D Mustang (1950 - 1975), OV-10F Bronco (1976 - 1989), F-16A/B Fighting Falcon (1989 - 2020) F-16C/D Fighting Falcon (2014 - 2022) and now operating F-16AM/BM Fighting Falcon since 2020 (upgraded F-16A/B).
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