1st Tactical Squadron
1st Tactical Squadron (known as 1.ELT - 1 Eskadra Lotnictwa Taktycznego in Poland) is a fighter squadron of Polish Air Force established in 2001 in Mińsk Mazowiecki, Poland. Squadron is stationed in 23rd Air Base and operates MiG-29 9.12A and MiG-29UB 9.51A jet fighters. Unit has been created on the base of 1st Fighter Regiment (1944–2001).
| 1st Tactical Squadron "Warszawa" | |
|---|---|
 1.ELT coat of arms | |
| Active | 1944 - present |
| Country |  |
| Allegiance | Polish Air Force |
| Type | Tactical Squadron |
| Role | Providing Air Superiority |
| Base: | 23rd Tactical Air Base |
| Commanders | |
| Squadron Leader | col. dypl. pil. mgr inż. Robert Ciernia |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Fighter | MiG-29, MiG-29UB |
| Utility helicopter | Mi-2 |
| Trainer | PZL TS-11 Iskra |
Equipment
| Aircraft | Origin | Type | In service | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MiG-29 |  | Tactical Fighter | 13 | |
| MiG-29UB | | Tactical Fighter / Trainer | 3 | |
| PZL TS-11 Iskra | | Jet Trainer | 2 | |
| Mi-2 | | Utility Helicopter | 4 |
References
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