Greece receives first Rafale F3R aircraft from supplementary procurement
A French Rafale fighter jet demonstrates the interception of a Belgian air force transport plane as they fly over France, January 14, 2020 as part of NATO drills to deter Russian planes from entering allied airspace. Picture taken January 14, 2020. (Reuters Photo)
Greece on Friday received first Rafale F3R aircraft from the second supplementary procurement – which comprises a total of six fighter jets.
As previously reported, these deliveries experienced a minor delay, according to Greek media.
The aircraft successfully landed at the 114th Combat Wing, increasing the 332nd Squadron’s operational strength to 19 aircraft.
The newly arrived jet is a single-seat EG model, designated with tail number “455.”
The designated committee of the Hellenic Air Force carried out the acceptance process for this aircraft on Tuesday.
