342nd All-Weather Squadron

The 342nd All-Weather Squadron, callsign "Sparta", was a squadron in service with the Hellenic Air Force from 1955 to 2003.

History

The squadron was established in 1955 as the 342nd Day Interceptor Squadron, equipped with North American [F-86 Sabre|F-86E Sabres].
The F-86Es were replaced with F-84F Thunderstreak|F-84F]s in 1964, and the squadron was re-designated 342nd Fighter-Bomber Squadron. In 1969, the squadron was re-equipped with F-102 [Delta">Convair F-102 Delta Dagger">F-102 [Delta Dagger|F-102]s, and received the designation of 342nd All-Weather Squadron.
In 1975 the squadron was re-equipped with Dassault [Mirage F1|Mirage F1CG]. With the withdrawal of the F1CG from service, the squadron was disbanded in June 2003.