349th Squadron (, ) is one of the traditional fighter squadron in the Air Component of the Belgian Armed Forces. Originally formed in England in 1942 as No 349 (Belgian) Squadron of the Royal Air Force, it was transferred to the Belgian Air Force, along with the other Belgian squadron of the RAF, No. 350 Squadron, in 1946. Considered a 'honorary' squadron, it retained its original name and numbering and has been flying in Belgian colors ever since. Today, it is part of the 10th Tactical Wing and operates F-16 Fighting Falcons from the Kleine Brogel airfield.
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| - 349th Squadron (, ) is one of the traditional fighter squadron in the Air Component of the Belgian Armed Forces. Originally formed in England in 1942 as No 349 (Belgian) Squadron of the Royal Air Force, it was transferred to the Belgian Air Force, along with the other Belgian squadron of the RAF, No. 350 Squadron, in 1946. Considered a 'honorary' squadron, it retained its original name and numbering and has been flying in Belgian colors ever since. Today, it is part of the 10th Tactical Wing and operates F-16 Fighting Falcons from the Kleine Brogel airfield.
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- Two morning stars in saltire
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| - Spitfire Mark IXCs of No. 349 Squadron, 1943-4.
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- No. 349 Squadron RAF
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| - 349th Squadron (, ) is one of the traditional fighter squadron in the Air Component of the Belgian Armed Forces. Originally formed in England in 1942 as No 349 (Belgian) Squadron of the Royal Air Force, it was transferred to the Belgian Air Force, along with the other Belgian squadron of the RAF, No. 350 Squadron, in 1946. Considered a 'honorary' squadron, it retained its original name and numbering and has been flying in Belgian colors ever since. Today, it is part of the 10th Tactical Wing and operates F-16 Fighting Falcons from the Kleine Brogel airfield.
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