101 Squadron "the First Fighter Squadron", is indeed Israel's first fighter squadron. The unit was formed on 20 May 1948, six days after Israel declared its independence. 101sqn started operating with the Avia S-199, followed by the Spitfire and P-51 Mustang. The squadron started its jet-age with the Mystere IV that was succeeded by the Mirage IIICJ, IAI Nesher and IAI Kfir before the F-16C made its entrance. Here a First Fighter Squadron F-16C, normally based at Hatzor air base in Israel, is seen during exercise Blue Wings 2020, while on its way to the runway of Norvenich.