119 Squadron (Israel)
| 119 Squadron | |
|---|---|
 Bat Squadron
| |
| Country | Israel |
| Branch | Israeli Air Force |
| Role | Air Defence |
| Garrison/HQ | Ramon Airbase |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Fighter | F-16I |
The 119 Squadron of the Israeli Air Force, also known as the Bat Squadron, is an F-16I fighter squadron based at Ramon Airbase.
History
119 formerly operated the McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II, and prior to that the Vautour II, from Tel Nof Airbase. The squadron operated the Gloster Meteor from Ramat David.
In March 2018, the IAF confirmed that 119 Squadron, together with Squadrons 69 and 253, took part in Operation Orchard. During a briefing prior to the mission, the commander of 119 Squadron wrote in his notes that the operation “will change the face of the Middle East.”