No. 5 Squadron RSAF
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| No. 5 Squadron RSAF | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1958-present |
| Country |  Saudi Arabia |
| Branch | Royal Saudi Air Force |
| Type | Squadron |
| Part of | RSAF 2 Wing |
| Base | King Fahad Air Base, Taif |
| Aircraft | McDonnell Douglas F-15C Eagle McDonnell Douglas F-15D Eagle |
No. 5 Squadron RSAF is a squadron of the Royal Saudi Air Force that operates the McDonnell Douglas F-15C Eagle and the F-15D at King Fahad Air Base, Taif, Mecca Province in Saudi Arabia within RSAF 2 Wing.[1]
In the 1950s, the Saudi Air Force began major developments, which led to its first squadrons being established. In 1958, No. 5 Squadron RSAF was established in Jeddah Airport, equipped with 20 de Havilland Vampires. [2]
