Emblem
The wings and sword of the mythical hero Perseus (center), the emblem
of the Hellenic Air Force (right) and a flying aircraft (left).
Call Sign: PERSEUS
On January 7th 1997, the 347 Squadron was re-established at 111 Combat Wing. Its core comprised of pilots and technicians from 330 and 346 Squadrons, who were trained in the new F-16 C/D Block 50D aircraft capabilities, at Luke AB, Arizona.
On August 22nd 1997, the official ceremony for the delivery of the first 8 F-16 C/D Block 50D aircraft took place. The Squadron was responsible for the reception of all the aircraft of this specific type, until the re-establishment of the 341 Squadron, when personnel and assets were equally divided between the two Squadrons.
After its successful evaluation by HTAF, the Squadron was the operational duties of bombing and interception.
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