48th Fighter Squadron (Romania)
| 48th Fighter Squadron | |
|---|---|
| Escadrila 48 Vânătoare | |
F-16AM of Escadrila 48 Vânătoare conducting aerial refueling operations during exercise Ramstein Flag 25 | |
| Active | 19 April 1942 – 1945 30 June 1982 – 30 June 1986 19 April 2024 – present |
| Country | Romania |
| Branch | Royal Romanian Air Force Romanian Air Force |
| Type | Squadron |
| Role | Fighter |
| Size | 16 F-16AM/BM (current) |
| Garrison/HQ | RoAF 71st Air Base (Baza 71 Aeriană), Câmpia Turzii, Cluj County |
| Nickname(s) | Blue Section (during World War II) |
| Equipment | World War II:
Present: |
| Engagements | Second World War |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Comandor Alin "Pishta" Cachiț |
| Notable commanders | Ion Dobran |
The 48th Fighter Squadron (Romanian: Escadrila 48 Vânătoare) is a Romanian Air Force fighter squadron operating the F-16AM/BM fighter aircraft delivered from Norway in 2024. The squadron was first formed on 19 April 1942, then reactivated on 30 June 1982, becoming the 71st Fighter Bombardment Aviation Regiment four years later. It is currently based at the 71st Air Base in Câmpia Turzii.