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| {{Infobox military unit | {{Infobox military unit | ||
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| unit_name = Fighter Squadron 1/7 Provence | ||
| | native_name = Escadron de Chasse 1/7 Provence | | native_name = Escadron de Chasse 1/7 Provence | ||
| | image = ] | |||
| | image =| image_size = 150px | |||
| | alt = | | alt = | ||
| | caption = |
| caption = A SEPECAT Jaguar when is active service under the squadron | ||
| | dates = October 1932 - present | | dates = October 1932 - present | ||
| | country = {{flagicon|FRA}} ] | | country = {{flagicon|FRA}} ] | ||
| | countries = | | countries = | ||
| | allegiance = | | allegiance = | ||
| | branch = ] ] | | branch = ] ] | ||
| | type = ] ]<br> '']'' ] | | type = ] | ||
| | role = Bombardment & |
| role = Bombardment & Aerial Defense | ||
| | size = | | size = | ||
| | command_structure = ] | | command_structure = ] | ||
| | garrison = ] | | garrison = BA 104 ] | ||
| | garrison_label = | | garrison_label = | ||
| | nickname = | | nickname = | ||
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| | flying_hours = | | flying_hours = | ||
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| | current_commander = | | current_commander = | ||
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| | aircraft_electronic = | | aircraft_electronic = | ||
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| '''Escadron]] de Chasse 1/7 Provence''' ('''Fighter Squadron 1/3 Navarre''') 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}}</ref> | |||
| In 2006 it was the first unit to fly the ]. The Squadron’s aircraft are marked '''113-HA''' to '''113-HZ'''. | In 2006 it was the first unit to fly the ]. The Squadron’s aircraft are marked '''113-HA''' to '''113-HZ'''. | ||
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| ==History== | ==History== | ||
| {{see also|No. 328 Squadron RAF}} | {{see also|No. 328 Squadron RAF}} | ||
| ] | |||
| ⚫ | ] | ||
| ⚫ | ] | ||
| ⚫ | ] | ||
| == Designations and different nominations == | == 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 | ||
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| === 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}} |
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}} | ||
| === Successive attachments === | === Successive attachments === | ||
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| '''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 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. | ||
| 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 ] |
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 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) époque === | ||
| ⚫ | ] | ||
| In July 2001 the squadron received several two-seat Jaguars and the |
In July 2001 the squadron received several two-seat Jaguars and the ]s previously used by ]. | ||
| === The Rafale époque === | === The Rafale époque === | ||
| The Jaguars were retired in July 2005 and replaced by ] one year later. In January 2007 1/7 Provence |
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></ref> | ||
| ⚫ | In September 2007, 1/7 Provence Squadron’s |
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| ⚫ | In September 2007, 1/7 Provence Squadron’s Alpha Jets were transferred to the newly recreated ] (EE 3/8 Côte d'Or). | ||
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| ==Constituent Escadrilles== | ==Constituent Escadrilles== | ||
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| ==Bases== | ==Bases== | ||
| * ] | * BA 113 ] | ||
| * ]:<ref></ref> From December 25 1944 until January 2 1945 | * ]:<ref></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 ({{lang-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 ({{lang-fr|]}}) : end of 1950 until December 1961 de fin 1950 à décembre 1961 | ||
| * ] |
* BA 133 ] : from December 1961 until May 1973 | ||
| * ] : from May 1973 until June 24 2016 | * BA 113 ] : from May 1973 until 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) | ||
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| ==See also== | ==See also== | ||
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| ==References== | ==References== | ||
| {{Commons category}} | |||
| {{Reflist|30em}} | {{Reflist|30em}} | ||
| ==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| ]; 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}}. | * ]; 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=== | ===External links=== | ||
| * {{in lang|fr}} | |||
| * | * | ||
| {{DEFAULTSORT:01.007 Fighter Squadron Provence}} | {{DEFAULTSORT:01.007 Fighter Squadron Provence}} | ||
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| Fighter Squadron 1/7 Provence | |
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| Escadron de Chasse 1/7 Provence | |
.jpg) A SEPECAT Jaguar when is active service under the squadron | |
| Active | October 1932 - present |
| Country |  France |
| Branch |  Armée de l'air et de l'espace |
| Type | Fighter aircraft |
| Role | Bombardment & Aerial Defense |
| Part of | Air Forces Command |
| Garrison/HQ | BA 104 Al Dhafra Air Base |
Escadron]] de Chasse 1/7 Provence (Fighter Squadron 1/3 Navarre) 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
See also: No. 328 Squadron RAFDesignations and different nominations
- 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 (Hunter 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
- 1ere Escadre de Chasse (Template:Lang-fr) : du 1 au 17
- 7e Escadre de Chasse (Template:Lang-fr) : du 1 au 22
- 4e Escadre de Chasse (Template:Lang-fr) : du 26 au 24
Indochina and Algeria
GC 1/7 was recreated in September 1943 using Spitfire MK VB and participated in the North Africa campaign, the campaign to liberate Corsica and the Provence landings, thus giving it 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, the fighter group 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 Mystère IV operating out of Dijon military base. It was disbanded in September 1961.
The Escadron de Chasse 1/7 Provence was recreated in March 1962 at Nancy – Ochey 133 Air Base, using Mystère IV. In 1973, the Squadron became the first Air force unit to be equipped with 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) époque
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 époque
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
- BA 113 Saint-Dizier – Robinson Air Base
- Haguenau Airport: From December 25 1944 until January 2 1945
- Po Chen Tong Air Base : from November 17 1945 until July 1 1947
- Aerial Base 141 Oran la Sénia (Template:Lang-fr) : from April 1947 until end of 1950
- Aerial Base 156 Bizerte Sidi Ahmed (Template:Lang-fr) : end of 1950 until December 1961 de fin 1950 à décembre 1961
- BA 133 Nancy – Ochey Air Base : from December 1961 until May 1973
- BA 113 Saint-Dizier – Robinson Air Base : from May 1973 until June 24 2016
- BA 104 Al Dhafra Air Base : since June 24 2016
Aircraft
- Nakajima Ki-43 II Hayabusa (from 1945 to 1946)
- Supermarine Spitfire (from 1946 to 1953)
- De Havilland Vampire (from 1953 to 1962)
- Dassault Mystère IV (from 1962 to 1973)
- SEPECAT Jaguar (from 1973 to 2005)
- Dassault/Dornier Alpha Jet (2001–2007, aircraft marked 7-PA to 7-PZ)
- Dassault Rafale (since 2006)
See also
References
- "Chiffres clés de l'Armée de l'air - L'Armée de l'air en chiffres : 2019-2020 (FR)". French Air and Space Force. Retrieved November 8, 2020.
- ^ 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.
- http://www.defense.gouv.fr/air/actus-air/nouvelles-escadres-aeriennes-une-coherence-operationnelle-accrue-des-valeurs-renforcees
- Première mission des Rafale en Afghanistan
Bibliography
- 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.