343 Squadron - STAR

343 Μοίρα - Αστέρι



In September 1955, the 343 Sqn was established at Elefsis airbase, with F-86E Sabre aircraft in day interception role.

In November 1956 the Squadron is redeployed to Tanagra airbase where it stayed until May 1958. Thereafter it redeploys to N. Anchialos airbase.

In 1961 the F-86E aircraft were replaced with F-86D and the squadron role is changed to "All weather Interception".

In March 1966, it is equipped with the F-5A/B Freedom Fighter aircraft and is charged with the "Day Intercept" as the primary role and the "Fighter-Bomber" as the secondary.

In July 1974 the Squadron returns to 113 CW where it stays until June 1985, when it redeployed to N. Anchialos airbase.

In July 1987 returns to 113CW where it stayed until March 2001 when its operation is suspended.

On July 21st 2003, the 343 Sqn reentered operational status with F-16 Block 52+ C/D aircraft, at Souda airbase.


Photo of the 343 sq. building from the 115 CW albumin for the 50 years of life.