6 Squadron
of the Royal Bahraini Air Force
Contents
Key Facts
| Main Role: | Attack |
| Secondary Role: | Fighter Training |
| First Formed: | 1985 |
| Parent Unit: | 1st Fighter Wing |
History
The 6th Fighter Squadron was formed in December 1985 to operate the F-5E/F Tiger II as an interceptor fighter. The unit relinquished its fighter role to the newly arrived F-16s in 1990, and took on the attack as its main role. The unit forms part of 1st Fighter Wing at Shaikh Isa Air Base. Some combat operations were conducted against Iraqi forces during the Gulf War of January-February 1991.
Aircraft
| Type | Qty | Service | Example Serials |
|---|---|---|---|
| F-5E | 8 | Dec 1985 – Present | 681, 684, 686, 688 |
| F-5F | 4 | Dec 1985 – Present | 641, 642, 643, 644 |
Unit Markings
| Figure 1 |
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| To be added |
Main Bases
| Base | Duration |
|---|---|
| Bahrain Intl. Airport (Manama) | 1985 – 1990 |
| Shaikh Isa AB | 1990 – Present |
More Information
References
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Other Sources
To be added.
25 June 2010 6:46 pm | Last Updated 26 December 2010 11:00 am | 
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