F-16A Fighting Falcon "Tiger Meet", No.31 Squadron, Belgian AF, "25th Anniversary NATO"
1/72 F-16 Fighting Falcon™ (F-16A) 25th Anniversary NATO Tiger Meet - 31st
Squadron Belgian Air Force (1st-8th of July 1985, Kleine Brogel)
Following the wishes of M.Pierre Messner, the then French defense minister,
the Association of Tiger Squadrons was established in 1959 to improve relationships
between individual squadrons within NATO. The USAFE (United States Air Force
Europe) 79th TFS (Tactical Fighter Squadron) took the initiative and on 19 July
1961 they invited No.74 Squadron Royal Air Force and EC 1/12 Squadron of the
French Arme'e de l`air to Woodbridge in England. Each of these squadrons had
a Tigers' head in their squadron crest. The tiger stands as a symbol of strength,
speed and hunting prowess.Due to the succes of the first "meet" it was decided
that future "meets" would be held annually....
For more information on the NATO Tiger squadrons please visit: www.natotigers.org
F-16 Fighting Falcon™ is a Trademark of Lockheed Martin Corporation used
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