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Squadron facts for kids

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Squadron may refer to:

Military

  • Squadron (army), a military unit of cavalry, tanks, or equivalent subdivided into troops or tank companies
  • Squadron (aviation), a military unit that consists of three or four flights with a total of 12 to 24 aircraft, depending on the type of aircraft and service
  • Squadron (naval), a military unit of three to ten warships that may be part of a larger task group, task force, or a naval fleet; also an administrative unit for warships like submarines that usually operate alone
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