190 Squadron (Israel)
| 190 Squadron | |
|---|---|
| טייסת מגע הקסם | |
Magic Touch Squadron | |
| Active | 1979–1995 -MD 500 Defender 2005–present -AH-64A |
| Country | |
| Branch | |
| Role | Air Defence, Ground Support, Attacking targets, escorting missions, special operations |
| Garrison/HQ | Ramon Airbase |
| Nickname | Tayeset maga hakesem |
| Engagements | MD 500 Defender: 1982 Lebanon war Operation Accountability AH-64A: Operation Grapes of Wrath second intifada Operation Defensive Shield 2006 Lebanon War Gaza War (2008–2009) 2012 Israeli operation in the Gaza Strip 2014 Gaza War 2021 Israel–Palestine crisis Gaza war |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Attack helicopter | AH-64A Apache |
The 190 Squadron of the Israeli Air Force, also known as the tayeset maga hakesem (Magic Touch Squadron), is an AH-64A Apache helicopter squadron based at Ramon Airbase.
History
The squadron was formed in 1980 in Palmachim Airbase, flying the McDonnell Douglas MD 500 Defender.[citation needed] In 1995, the squadron received AH-64As at Ramat David Airbase.[1] It later moved to Ramon Airbase.[citation needed]
The squadron took part in the 1982 Lebanon-Israel war and the 2006 Lebanon-Israel war, mostly making precise strikes and supporting ground forces. It also took part in all the Israel-Gaza wars and the second intifada where it mostly supported ground troops and made airstrikes.[citation needed]

References
- ^ Jane's All the World's Aircraft. Sampson Low, Marston & Company. 2004. p. 595. ISBN 978-0-7106-2614-1.