CODE ONE: 2016 Volume 31, Number 1

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2010 Tiger Meet

By Eric Hehs Posted 14 November 2010
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The 313th Tiger squadron was an NF-5 squadron before it received F-16s in 1988. It was the first squadron to receive the brand-new aircraft from the Fokker production line.The Turkish Air Force 192 Squadron was established in 1948 as 102 Fighter Bombing Squadron at Balikesir, Turkey, operating then the P-47 Thunderbolt. They adopted the Tiger in their patch in 1950. In 1952 the Squadron was named 192 Squadron and received the F-84. The 192 has flown the Block 40 F-16 since 1993.338 Squadron, one of the newest squadrons in the Royal Norwegian Air Force, was formed at Sola, Stavanger, in 1954. The squadron was first equipped with the F-84G Thunderjet, and in October 1954 it was transferred to Orland air station, which since than has been its permanent home.The unit received the F-16 in 1986. The 338 took on the Tiger as its mascot in 2001 after the 336 tiger squadron disbanded.338 Squadron, one of the newest squadrons in the Royal Norwegian Air Force, was formed at Sola, Stavanger, in 1954. The squadron was first equipped with the F-84G Thunderjet, and in October 1954 it was transferred to Orland air station, which since than has been its permanent home.The unit received the F-16 in 1986. The 338 took on the Tiger as its mascot in 2001 after the 336 tiger squadron disbanded.The Belgian Air Force 31st squadron converted from the F-104G Starfighter to the F-16 in 1982. The squadron is part of the 10th Wing. It has become one of the more famous squadrons in the BAF because of its Tiger mascot, often portrayed in special paint schemes. The 31st was a founding member of the NATO Tiger Association.F-16 pilot from the Belgian Air Force 31st squadron gives a thumbs up during the 2010 NATO Tiger Meet.The 31st Tiger squadron of the Belgian Air Force was a founding member of the NATO Tiger Association.
The 31st Tiger squadron of the Belgian Air Force was a founding member of the NATO Tiger Association.

The 2010 NATO Tiger Meet was hosted by 313 Squadron, the Royal Netherlands Air Force F-16 unit based at Volkel AB. This meet was the first time the yearly gathering of air squadrons with the Tiger mascot was hosted by 313 Squadron. During the eight-day event, 715 missions were planned with 644 missions actually flown. Despite reduced attendance because of budget constraints or operational commitments, more than fifty aircraft participated, including F-16s, Mirage 2000s, JAS-39s, Tornados, Saab 105s, as well as Hind and AB212 helicopters. The Hellenic Air Force and the Polish Air Force sent observers from their F-16 tiger squadrons. Both units are committed to attend in the full flying exercise next year.

Eric Hehs is the editor of Code One.
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