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| unit_name = Hunter Squadron 1/7 Provence | unit_name = Fighter Squadron 1/7 Provence
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'''Escadron de Chasse 1/7 Provence''' (Fighter Squadron) is a ] (Armée de l'air et de l'espace) ] ] currently stationed at BA 104 ] which flies the ] B & C.<ref name="CCDL">{{cite web|url=https://www.defense.gouv.fr/air/presentation/chiffres-cles/chiffres-cles-de-l-armee-de-l-air|title=Chiffres clés de l'Armée de l'air - L'Armée de l'air en chiffres : 2019-2020 (FR)|publisher=French Air and Space Force|accessdate=November 8, 2020|url-status=dead|archive-date=2020-11-19|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201119002349/https://www.defense.gouv.fr/air/presentation/chiffres-cles/chiffres-cles-de-l-armee-de-l-air}}</ref>


⚫ In 2006 it was the first unit to fly the ]. The Squadron's aircraft are marked '''113-HA''' to '''113-HZ'''.
The '''] de Chasse''' or '''Fighter Squadron 1/3 Navarre''' or '''EC 1/7 Provence''' (Escadron de Chasse 1/7 Provence) is a ] ] ] currently stationed at ] since June 24 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.defense.gouv.fr/air/activites/unites-aeriennes/escadrons-de-chasse/escadron-de-chasse-01.007-provence|title=Escadron de chasse 01.007 " Provence "|publisher=French MoD|accessdate=16 December 2015|language=French }}</ref>

⚫ In 2006 it was the first unit to fly the ]. The Squadron’s aircraft are marked '''113-HA''' to '''113-HZ'''.


==History== ==History==
⚫ ]
⚫ {{see also|No. 328 Squadron RAF}}
]
⚫ ]
⚫ ]
⚫ ]


== Designations and different nominations ==
* '''Groupe de Chasse I/7''' : from 1932 until October 1942 * '''Groupe de Chasse I/7''' : from 1932 until October 1942
* '''Groupe de Chasse I/7 Provence''' : from November 1 1943 until July 1 1947 * '''Groupe de Chasse I/7 Provence''' : from November 1, 1943 until July 1, 1947
* '''Groupe de Chasse I/1 Provence''' : from July 1 1947 until November 17 1951 * '''Groupe de Chasse I/1 Provence''' : from July 1, 1947 until November 17, 1951
* '''Escadron de Chasse 1/7 Provence''' : as of March 1 1962 * '''Escadron de Chasse 1/7 Provence''' : as of March 1, 1962


=== Origins until the Second World War === === Origins until the Second World War ===


The EC 1/7 ] originated as '''Groupe de Chasse 1/7''' GC 1/7 (Hunter Group) ] in 1932. In turn, it traces its own origin back to{{cn|date=August 2020}} two ] squadrons: '']'' and '']''.<ref name=front>''Over the Front: The Complete Record of the Fighter Aces and Units of the United States and French Air Services, 1914–1918'', pp. 90, 97.</ref> In January 1939 the fighter group 1/7 relocated to ], and subsequently moved to ] after the 1940 ]. It was disbanded in October 1942.{{cn|date=August 2020}} The EC 1/7 ] originated as '''Groupe de Chasse 1/7''' GC 1/7 (Fighter Group) ] in 1932. In turn, it traces its own origin back to{{citation needed|date=August 2020}} two ] squadrons: '']'' and '']''.<ref name=front>{{cite book|last1=Franks|first1=Norman L.R.|last2=Bailey|first2=Frank W.|date=1992|title=Over the Front: A Complete Record of the Fighter Aces and Units of the United States and French Air Services, 1914-1918|publisher=Grub Street|isbn=9780948817540|url={{Google books|etxmAAAAMAAJ|plainurl=yes|pages=90-97}}|pages=90–97}}</ref> In January 1939 the fighter group 1/7 relocated to ], and subsequently moved to ] after the 1940 ]. It was disbanded in October 1942.{{citation needed|date=August 2020}}


=== Successive attachments === Successive attachments included:
⚫ * '''1ere Escadre de Chasse''' ({{langx|fr|]}}) : du 1 au 17

* '''1ere Escadre de Chasse''' ({{lang-fr|]}}) : du {{date|1|novembre|1943}} au {{date|17|novembre|1951}} * '''7e Escadre de Chasse''' ({{langx|fr|]}}) : du 1 au 22
* '''4e Escadre de Chasse''' ({{langx|fr|]}}) : du 26 au 24<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.defense.gouv.fr/air/actus-air/nouvelles-escadres-aeriennes-une-coherence-operationnelle-accrue-des-valeurs-renforcees|title=Nouvelles escadres aériennes: une cohérence opérationnelle accrue, des valeurs renforcées|date=2015-08-24|publisher=Armee de l'Air|access-date=2022-08-14|url-status=dead|archive-date=2015-08-26|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150826232249/http://www.defense.gouv.fr/air/actus-air/nouvelles-escadres-aeriennes-une-coherence-operationnelle-accrue-des-valeurs-renforcees}}</ref>
⚫ * '''7e Escadre de Chasse''' ({{lang-fr|]}}) : du {{date|1|mars|1962}} au {{date|22|juin|1995}}
* '''4e Escadre de Chasse''' ({{lang-fr|]}}) : du {{date|26|aout|2015}} au {{date|24|juin|2016}}<ref>http://www.defense.gouv.fr/air/actus-air/nouvelles-escadres-aeriennes-une-coherence-operationnelle-accrue-des-valeurs-renforcees</ref>


=== Indochina and Algeria === === Indochina and Algeria ===


'''GC 1/7''' was recreated in September 1943 using ] and participated in the ], the campaign to liberate ] and the ], thus giving it the name '''Provence'''. At the end of ], the unit was awarded the "]" and from December 1945 to January 1946, the fighter group received a consignment of captured Japanese Nakajima ki-43 "Hayabusa" fighter planes. '''Groupe de Chasse 1/7''' received its first ] in April 1953, participated in the ] and was reequipped with ] operating out of ] military base. It was disbanded in September 1961. GC 1/7 was recreated in September 1943 as ] flying ] and participated in the ], the campaign to liberate ] and the ], the landings in Provence, thus prompting the name '''Provence'''. At the end of ], the unit was awarded the "]" and from December 1945 to January 1946, it received a consignment of captured Japanese Nakajima Ki-43 "Hayabusa" fighter planes. '''Groupe de Chasse 1/7''' received its first ] in April 1953, participated in the ] and was reequipped with ] operating out of ] military base. It was disbanded in September 1961.


The '''Escadron de Chasse 1/7 Provence''' was recreated in March 1962 at ], using Mystère IV. In 1973, the Squadron became the first Air force unit to be equipped with ] and relocated to ]. 1/7 Provence Jaguars engaged in combat missions in ] (1978), in ] (1980’s), in the ] and in ]. After the ] ({{lang-fr|]}}) was disbanded, 1/7 Provence was expanded to 3 flights: la SPA 91 (Eagle on a skull) in December 1996. '''Escadron de Chasse 1/7 Provence''' was recreated in March 1962 at ] (Air Base 133), using Mystère IV. In 1973, the Squadron became the first Air force unit to be equipped with the ] and relocated to BA 113 ]. 1/7 Provence Jaguars engaged in combat missions in ] (1978), in ] (1980's), in the ] and in ]. After the ] was disbanded, 1/7 Provence was expanded to 3 flights: la SPA 91 (Eagle on a skull) in December 1996.


=== The Jaguar (JAG) époque === === The Jaguar (JAG) era ===
⚫ ]
⚫ In July 2001 the squadron received several two-seat Jaguars and the ]s previously used by ].


⚫ === The Rafale era ===
⚫ In July 2001 the squadron received several two-seat Jaguars and the ]s previously used by ].


⚫ The Jaguars were retired in July 2005 and replaced by ] one year later. In January 2007 1/7 Provence had twenty Rafale B and C. In March 2007 three Rafales were deployed to ] in ], and carried out their first patrol over Afghanistan two days later.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.lefigaro.fr/international/2007/03/15/01003-20070315ARTFIG90217-paris_engage_des_rafale_en_afghanistan.php|title=Paris engage des Rafale en Afghanistan|last1=de la Grange|first1=Arnaud|last2=Vigoureux|first2=Thierry|date=2007-10-15|publisher=Le Figaro|access-date=2022-08-14|language=fr}}</ref>
⚫ === The Rafale époque ===


⚫ In September 2007, 1/7 Provence Squadron's Alpha Jets were transferred to the newly recreated ] (EE 3/8 Côte d'Or).
⚫ The Jaguars were retired in July 2005 and replaced by ] one year later. In January 2007 1/7 Provence Squadron had twenty Rafale B and C. In March 2007 three Rafales were deployed to ] in ], and carried out their first patrol over Afghanistan two days later.<ref></ref>
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⚫ In September 2007, 1/7 Provence Squadron’s ]s were transferred to the newly recreated ] ({{lang-fr|]}}).


==Constituent Escadrilles== ==Constituent Escadrilles==
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* ''Escadrille 15'' * ''Escadrille 15''
* ''Escadrille Spa.77''<ref name=front/> * ''Escadrille Spa.77''<ref name=front/>
*GC III/7(6) Furie (since August 24 2016)<!---Dubious date: Spa15 founded 22 August 1912, Spa77 on 19 September 1916--->{{cn|date=August 2020}} *GC III/7(6) Furie (since August 24, 2016)<!---Dubious date: Spa15 founded 22 August 1912, Spa77 on 19 September 1916--->{{citation needed|date=August 2020}}


==Bases== ==Bases==
* ] * BA 113 ]
* ]:<ref></ref> From December 25 1944 until January 2 1945 * ]:<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sites.estvideo.net/airshow-hague/liberation.php|title=La Libération de HAGUENAU et de sa région|date=n.d.|access-date=2022-08-14|language=fr}}</ref> From December 25, 1944 until January 2, 1945
* ] : from November 17 1945 until July 1 1947 * ] : from November 17, 1945 until July 1, 1947
* Aerial Base 141 Oran la Sénia ({{lang-fr|]}}) : from April 1947 until end of 1950 * Aerial Base 141 Oran la Sénia ({{langx|fr|]}}) : from April 1947 until end of 1950
* Aerial Base 156 Bizerte Sidi Ahmed ({{lang-fr|]}}) : end of 1950 until December 1961 de fin 1950 à décembre 1961 * Aerial Base 156 Bizerte Sidi Ahmed ({{langx|fr|]}}) : end of 1950 until December 1961 de fin 1950 à décembre 1961
* ] (BA 133) : from December 1961 until May 1973 * BA 133 ] : from December 1961 until May 1973
* ] : from May 1973 until June 24 2016 * BA 113 ] : from May 1973 until June 24, 2016
* ] (Base aérienne 104 Al Dhafra) : since June 24 2016 * BA 104 ] : since June 24, 2016


==Aircraft== ==Aircraft==
⚫ ]
* ] (from 1945 to 1946) * ] II Hayabusa (from 1945 to 1946)
* Supermarine Spitfire (from 1946 to 1953) * Supermarine Spitfire (from 1946 to 1953)
* De Havilland Vampire (from 1953 to 1962) * De Havilland Vampire (from 1953 to 1962)
* ] (from 1962 to 1973) * ] (from 1962 to 1973)
* ] (from 1973 to 2005) * ] (from 1973 to 2005)
* ] (2001–2007, aircraft marked '''7-PA''' to '''7-PZ''') * ] (2001–2007, aircraft marked '''7-PA''' to '''7-PZ''')
* ] (since 2006) * ] (since 2006)

==See also==

* ]


==References== ==References==
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{{Reflist|30em}} {{Reflist}}


==Bibliography== ==Bibliography==
*{{cite journal |last1=Bergese|first1=Francis|title=La 7<sup>e</sup> Escadre de Chasse fête ses 100.000 H sur "Mystère" |journal=Le Album de Fanatique de l'Aviation |date=July 1971 |issue=24|pages=16–17|issn=0757-4169 |language=fr|trans-title=The 7th Fighter Squadron Celebrates 100,000 Hours on the "Mystère"}}
⚫ ]; Bailey, Frank (1993). ''Over the Front: The Complete Record of the Fighter Aces and Units of the United States and French Air Services, 1914–1918'' London, UK: Grub Street Publishing. {{ISBN|978-0-948817-54-0}}.
*{{cite journal |last1=Bergese|first1=Francis|title=GC I/7: Le livre de bord de deux escadrilles de chasse célèbres |journal=Le Album de Fanatique de l'Aviation |date=July 1971 |issue=24|pages=18–19|issn=0757-4169|language=fr|trans-title=The Logbooks of Two Famous Fighter Squadrons}}
⚫ * ]; Bailey, Frank (1993). ''Over the Front: The Complete Record of the Fighter Aces and Units of the United States and French Air Services, 1914–1918'' London, UK: Grub Street Publishing. {{ISBN|978-0-948817-54-0}}.


===External links===
* {{in lang|fr}}
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Fighter Squadron 1/7 Provence
Escadron de Chasse 1/7 Provence
Squadron insignia
ActiveOctober 1932 - present
CountryFrance France
Branch Armée de l'air et de l'espace
TypeFighter aircraft
RoleBombardment & Aerial Defense
Part ofAir Forces Command
Garrison/HQBA 104 Al Dhafra Air Base
Military unit
A SEPECAT Jaguar when is active service under the squadron

Escadron de Chasse 1/7 Provence (Fighter Squadron) is a French Air and Space Force (Armée de l'air et de l'espace) fighter squadron currently stationed at BA 104 Al Dhafra Air Base which flies the Dassault Rafale B & C.

In 2006 it was the first unit to fly the Dassault Rafale. The Squadron's aircraft are marked 113-HA to 113-HZ.

History

Jaguar E37 7-HZ preserved at the Aviation Museum of Lyon-Corbas.
  • Groupe de Chasse I/7 : from 1932 until October 1942
  • Groupe de Chasse I/7 Provence : from November 1, 1943 until July 1, 1947
  • Groupe de Chasse I/1 Provence : from July 1, 1947 until November 17, 1951
  • Escadron de Chasse 1/7 Provence : as of March 1, 1962

Origins until the Second World War

The EC 1/7 Provence originated as Groupe de Chasse 1/7 GC 1/7 (Fighter Group) Dijon in 1932. In turn, it traces its own origin back to two World War I squadrons: Escadrille Spa.15 and Escadrille Spa.77. In January 1939 the fighter group 1/7 relocated to Tunisia, and subsequently moved to Egypt after the 1940 armistice. It was disbanded in October 1942.

Successive attachments included:

Indochina and Algeria

GC 1/7 was recreated in September 1943 as No. 328 Squadron RAF flying Spitfire Mark VB aircraft and participated in the North Africa campaign, the campaign to liberate Corsica and the Operation Dragoon, the landings in Provence, thus prompting the name Provence. At the end of World War II, the unit was awarded the "Croix de guerre 1939–1945 (France)" and from December 1945 to January 1946, it received a consignment of captured Japanese Nakajima Ki-43 "Hayabusa" fighter planes. Groupe de Chasse 1/7 received its first Mistral in April 1953, participated in the Algerian War and was reequipped with Dassault Mystère IV operating out of Dijon military base. It was disbanded in September 1961.

Escadron de Chasse 1/7 Provence was recreated in March 1962 at Nancy – Ochey Air Base (Air Base 133), using Mystère IV. In 1973, the Squadron became the first Air force unit to be equipped with the SEPECAT Jaguar and relocated to BA 113 Saint-Dizier – Robinson Air Base. 1/7 Provence Jaguars engaged in combat missions in Mauritania (1978), in Chad (1980's), in the Gulf War (1990-1991) and in Bosnia. After the Escadron de Chasse 2/11 Vosges was disbanded, 1/7 Provence was expanded to 3 flights: la SPA 91 (Eagle on a skull) in December 1996.

The Jaguar (JAG) era

Rafale B Escadron Provence.

In July 2001 the squadron received several two-seat Jaguars and the Dassault/Dornier Alpha Jets previously used by Escadron de Chasse 2/7 Argonne.

The Rafale era

The Jaguars were retired in July 2005 and replaced by Dassault Rafale one year later. In January 2007 1/7 Provence had twenty Rafale B and C. In March 2007 three Rafales were deployed to Dushanbe in Tajikistan, and carried out their first patrol over Afghanistan two days later.

In September 2007, 1/7 Provence Squadron's Alpha Jets were transferred to the newly recreated Escadron d'Entraînement 3/8 Côte d'Or (EE 3/8 Côte d'Or).

Constituent Escadrilles

  • Escadrille 15
  • Escadrille Spa.77
  • GC III/7(6) Furie (since August 24, 2016)

Bases

Aircraft

Rafale C Escadron Provence.

References

  1. "Chiffres clés de l'Armée de l'air - L'Armée de l'air en chiffres : 2019-2020 (FR)". French Air and Space Force. Archived from the original on 2020-11-19. Retrieved November 8, 2020.
  2. ^ Franks, Norman L.R.; Bailey, Frank W. (1992). Over the Front: A Complete Record of the Fighter Aces and Units of the United States and French Air Services, 1914-1918. Grub Street. pp. 90–97. ISBN 9780948817540.
  3. "Nouvelles escadres aériennes: une cohérence opérationnelle accrue, des valeurs renforcées". Armee de l'Air. 2015-08-24. Archived from the original on 2015-08-26. Retrieved 2022-08-14.
  4. de la Grange, Arnaud; Vigoureux, Thierry (2007-10-15). "Paris engage des Rafale en Afghanistan" (in French). Le Figaro. Retrieved 2022-08-14.
  5. "La Libération de HAGUENAU et de sa région" (in French). n.d. Retrieved 2022-08-14.

Bibliography

  • Bergese, Francis (July 1971). "La 7 Escadre de Chasse fête ses 100.000 H sur "Mystère"" [The 7th Fighter Squadron Celebrates 100,000 Hours on the "Mystère"]. Le Album de Fanatique de l'Aviation (in French) (24): 16–17. ISSN 0757-4169.
  • Bergese, Francis (July 1971). "GC I/7: Le livre de bord de deux escadrilles de chasse célèbres" [The Logbooks of Two Famous Fighter Squadrons]. Le Album de Fanatique de l'Aviation (in French) (24): 18–19. ISSN 0757-4169.
  • Franks, Norman; Bailey, Frank (1993). Over the Front: The Complete Record of the Fighter Aces and Units of the United States and French Air Services, 1914–1918 London, UK: Grub Street Publishing. ISBN 978-0-948817-54-0.
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