No. 3 Squadron RSAF
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| No. 3 Squadron RSAF | |
|---|---|
Official Squadron Badge of No. 3 Squadron RSAF | |
| Active | 1957-present |
| Country | |
| Branch | Royal Saudi Air Force |
| Type | Squadron |
| Role | Close Air Support and Pilots/Technicians Training |
| Part of | RSAF 2 Wing |
| Base | King Fahad Air Base |
| Aircraft | Eurofighter Typhoon F.2 & T.3 |
No. 3 Squadron RSAF is a squadron of the Royal Saudi Air Force that operates the Eurofighter Typhoon F.2 & T.3 at King Fahad Air Base, Taif, Mecca Province in Saudi Arabia within RSAF 2 Wing.[1][2]
In the 1950s, the Royal Saudi Air Force begun major improvements, which included the formation of new squadrons. In 1957, the No. 3 Squadron RSAF was established at Jeddah Air Base equipped with Douglas B-26 Invaders.[3]