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| 7th Tactical Fighter "Bulldogs" Squadron | |
|---|---|
.jpg) FA-50PH fighter escorting the Philippine presidential plane. | |
| Active | 1947-present |
| Country |  Philippines |
| Branch |  Philippine Air Force |
| Role | Fighter |
| Garrison/HQ | Basa Air Base |
| Nickname(s) | Bulldogs |
The 7th Tactical Fighter Bulldogs Squadron is part of the 5th Fighter Wing located at Basa Air Base Floridablanca, Pampanga, Philippines.
The Squadron is the main fighter squadron for the Philippine Air Force, it's origins dating to 1947. The squadron was saw on combat during [[World War II], and became part of the Air Force Command under the Philippine Air Force.
Mission
[edit]The 7th FS operates the FA-50PH aircraft conducting strategic attack, interdiction, offensive counterair (air-to-surface), suppression of enemy air defenses, as well as offensive and defensive counterair (air-to-air) missions.
Aircraft
[edit]- North American P-51 Mustang (1947 - 1957)
- North American F-86 Sabre (1957-1979)
- Vought F-8 Crusader (1977-1988)
- Northrop F-5 Freedom Fighter (1964-2005)
- KAI FA-50 Fighting Eagle (2015-present)