347th Squadron
F-16C of 347th Squadron at Araxos Air Base, 2008
Active	1977–1992, 1997–today
Branch	Hellenic Air Force
Part of	111th Combat Wing
Garrison/HQ	Nea Anchialos Air Base
Aircraft flown
Fighter	A-7H Corsair (1977–1992) F-16 Block 50 (1997–)

The 347th Squadron ( Greek: 347 Μοίρα, 347 M), callsign " Perseus" (ΠΕΡΣΕΑΣ), is a squadron in service with the Hellenic Air Force, forming part of the 111th Combat Wing. It is based at Nea Anchialos Air Base, and operates the F-16 Block 50 aircraft.

History

The squadron was established in early 1977 as the 347th Bomber Squadron (347 Μοίρα Βομβαρδισμού), at the Souda Air Base ( 115th Combat Wing). Once its strength was complete, it moved to 110th Combat Wing at Larissa Air Base on 10 June 1977, with 19 A-7H Corsair aircraft. ^[1]

The squadron was disbanded on 21 July 1992, and its aircraft handed over to 115 Combat Wing. ^[1] Preparations for the squadron's reactivation, this time with F-16 Block 50 aircraft, began in 1995, with personnel from the existing F-16 squadrons, 330th and 346th. The squadron's new base was 111th Combat Wing at Nea Anchialos Air Base. The squadron was officially re-established on 7 July 1997 under its current designation, with dual fighter-bomber and interceptor roles. ^[1]

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