The 342nd All-Weather Squadron (, ),
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squadron in service with the
Hellenic Air Force
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from 1955 to 2003.
History
The squadron was established in 1955 as the 342nd Day Interceptor Squadron (342 Μοίρα Αναχαίτισης Ημέρας), equipped with
F-86E Sabres.
The F-86Es were replaced with
F-84Fs in 1964, and the squadron was re-designated 342nd Fighter-Bomber Squadron (343 Μοίρα Διώξεως/Βομβαρδισμού). In 1969, the squadron was re-equipped with
F-102s, and received the designation of 342nd All-Weather Squadron (342 Μοίρα Παντός Καιρού).
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In 1975 the squadron was re-equipped with Mirage F1CG. With the withdrawal of the F1CG from service, the squadron was disbanded in June 2003.][
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References
{{Hellenic Air Force squadrons
Military units and formations established in 1955
Military units and formations disestablished in 2003
Squadrons of the Hellenic Air Force
1955 establishments in Greece
2003 disestablishments in Greece