Air Force Commander Launches Squadron of the Southern Lions, Squadron II Second Squadron • 116 "Squadron Becomes Part of Strategic Arm and Quality Advantage of Our Enemies"
Southern Lions Squadron // Photo: IDF Spokesman
The Air Force launched a new F-35 squadron, the second in the corps, on Thursday at a sprouting ceremony led by Air Force commander Gen. Amikam Norkin. Squadron 116, "Southern Lions," joins the Golden Eagle squadron which was declared operational at the end of 2017.
The F-35 in action
The soldier commander talked about the squadron's history, and the capabilities of the new aircraft at the ceremony, saying: "In a few moments we will all salute, and with excitement characterized only by a fighting family - we will retire the squadron flag. For 60 years, generations of fighters and technicians, officers, resistors and soldiers - have fought every The wars and operations, and guided generations of air crew fighters. "
"Many eyes are married to you." Inauguration ceremony of "Southern Lions Squadron" // Photo: IDF Spokesman
"Many of us carried the squadron emblem on the chest," Norkin continued, recounting his past in the squadron, "I did so proudly as an advanced training course trainee, and I too clung to the spirit of the squadron that became something in the Corps. You stand in that order - and many are married to you. The strategic capability of the State of Israel is a task that only a focused team with a deep sense of commitment will face - this is your mission. The Air Force carries a great deal of responsibility every day. ”From now on, Squadron 116 is becoming part of the strategic arm, part of our quality advantage over our enemies. To face us - many and varied. Now - we are stronger. "
Remember, the F-35 is one of the most advanced, if not advanced, aircraft in the world, and today only a few air forces are booming. Although it falls short of other aircraft performance in the world, many experts and its manufacturer Lockheed Martin believe that its elusive capabilities and electronic jamming systems make it virtually invisible - allowing it to attack the enemy's home front without being revealed.
