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The end of the road for the HAF RF-4E and the 348 MTA Squadron! (VIDEOS-PHOTOS)

The 348 MTA will suspend operations after 64 consecutive years!

Newsroom May 3 02:11

On May 5th 2017, after 24 years of service at the 348 Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron (ΜΤΑ) “Μάτια” (Eyes), the Hellenic Air Force (HAF) will retire its RF-4E from service.

The retirement ceremony at Larissa AFB will be open for photographers on May 4th (spotters day) and 5th (public day).

The event will start with a memorial ceremony for the fallen pilots of the squadron, an aircraft exhibition, a photo exhibition, aviation flights, and a demonstration of the F-16 “Zeus” and T-6 “Daedalus” Individual Demo Teams.

Invited to attend the ceremony will be the active and retired personnel that have served at the 348MTA.

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