342nd All-Weather Squadron

The 342nd All-Weather Squadron (Greek: 342 Μοίρα Παντός Καιρού, 342 MΠΚ), callsign "Sparta" (ΣΠΑΡΤΗ), was a squadron in service with the Hellenic Air Force from 1955 to 2003.

342nd All-Weather Squadron
Mirage F1CG with a special livery for the disbandment of 342nd All-Weather Squadron
Active	1955–2003
Branch	Hellenic Air Force
Part of	114th Combat Wing
Garrison/HQ	Tanagra Air Base
Aircraft flown
Fighter	F-86E (1955–1964) F-84F (1964–1969) F-102 (1969–1975) Mirage F1CG (1975–2003)

History

The squadron was established in 1955 as the 342nd Day Interceptor Squadron (342 Μοίρα Αναχαίτισης Ημέρας), equipped with F-86E Sabres.^[1]

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).^[1]

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.^[1]