RSAF 142 Squadron | |
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Active | 1974-2005,2016-Present |
Role | Fighter-bomber |
Garrison/HQ | Paya Lebar Air Base |
Motto(s) | "Honour and Glory" |
Equipment | F-15SG Strike Eagles |
Insignia | |
Identification symbol |
Gryphon |
The 142 Squadron "Gryphon" of the Republic of Singapore Air Force is a fighter-bomber squadron based at Paya Lebar Air Base, the squadron goes by the motto "Honour and Glory" with the Gryphon adopted as its mascot. According to IHS Janes, it is the second Singapore-based F-15SG Squadron.
Formerly based in Tengah Air Base, 142 SQN was RSAF’s first A-4 squadron and also the last to fly the upgraded A-4SU Super Skyhawk in 2005. 142 SQN was RSAF Operational Conversion Unit (OCU) for the A-4 as well as serving air to ground attack roles.