No. 1 Squadron RSAF
| No. 1 Squadron RSAF Saudi Arabian Special Flight Royal Flight | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1970s-present |
| Country | Saudi Arabia |
| Branch | Royal Saudi Air Force |
| Type | Squadron |
| Base | King Salman Air Base |
| Aircraft | Various |
No. 1 Squadron RSAF is a squadron of the Royal Saudi Air Force that operates from King Salman Air Base at King Salman International Airport, Riyadh, Riyadh Province in Saudi Arabia within RSAF 1 Wing.[1]
History
In 1983, the No. 1 Squadron RSAF operated a VIP transport fleet, which consisted of two Lockheed VC-130H Hercules. At the time, the squadron was also equipped with one Boeing 707-320, one Boeing 747SP, two Lockheed JetStars, two Agusta-Sikorsky AS-61A-4 helicopters and one Agusta-Bell AB.206 helicopter.[2]
Aircraft
As of 2023, the squadron is equipped with the following aircraft:[1]
It used to fly the Boeing 707-320, Lockheed C-140B JetStar, Agusta-Bell 206A and the AS-61A-4.[3]
References
- ^ a b "Royal Saudi Air Force - Riyadh/King Salman Air Base (OERY)". Scramble.nl. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
- ^ Butterworth, Sue, ed. (1983). Air Forces of the World. Secaucus, New Jersey: Chartwell. p. 41. ISBN 0-89009-624-4.
- ^ Hewish et al. 1984, p. 162.
- Hewish, Mark; Sweetman, Bill; Wheeler, Barry C.; Gunston, Bill (1984). Air Forces of the World. London, UK: Peerage Books.