190 Squadron (Israel)

190 Squadron

טייסת מגע הקסם

Magic Touch Squadron

Active| 1979–1995 -MD 500 Defender
2005–present -AH-64A
Country|  Israel
Branch|  Israeli Air Force
Role| Air Defence, Ground Support, Attacking targets, escorting missions, special operations
Garrison/HQ| Ramon Airbase
Nickname(s)| 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

Military unit

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

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The squadron was formed in 1980 in Palmachim Airbase, flying the McDonnell Douglas MD 500 Defender. In 1995, the squadron received AH-64As and moved to Ramon Airbase.

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.

An AH-64A of the 190 squadron

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