306 Squadron was originally set up back in 1953 at Volkel Air Base, operating Republic F-84 Thunderjet fighter-bombers. After converting to the RF-84 Thunderflash three years, the unit was a dedicated reconnaissance squadron for most of its career. In the 1960’s, the unit received RF-104 Starfighters and ultimately, in 1984, received F-16 Fighting Falcons outfitted with reconnaissance pods. After losing its reconnaissance role in 2002, 206 Squadron became the F-16 conversion unit being disbanded in 2010. Following the decision by the Royal Netherlands Air Force to purchase MQ-9 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for the surveillance and attack roles, 206 Squadron was reactivated at Leeuwarden Air Base. To commemorate the unit’s 70th anniversary in 2023, the first MQ-9 received a special livery on its stabilizers, showcasing the hawk from the unit’s emblem and also depicting silhouettes of all past aircraft operated by the squadron during its seven decades of service. ,306 Squadron was originally set up back in 1953 at Volkel Air Base, operating Republic F-84 Thunderjet fighter-bombers. After converting to the RF-84 Thunderflash three years, the unit was a dedicated reconnaissance squadron for most of its career. In the 1960’s, the unit received RF-104 Starfighters and ultimately, in 1984, received F-16 Fighting Falcons outfitted with reconnaissance pods. After losing its reconnaissance role in 2002, 206 Squadron became the F-16 conversion unit being disbanded in 2010. Following the decision by the Royal Netherlands Air Force to purchase MQ-9 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for the surveillance and attack roles, 206 Squadron was reactivated at Leeuwarden Air Base. To commemorate the unit’s 70th anniversary in 2023, the first MQ-9 received a special livery on its stabilizers, showcasing the hawk from the unit’s emblem and also depicting silhouettes of all past aircraft operated by the squadron during its seven decades of service.
Scale:
1:72
Dimensions: see
this page
Material: mainly metal
Brand: Herpa Wings
Nr: 580915
In stock:
future release, release date unknown
Added to website: 2026-07-20
Brochure / announcement:
September - October 2026
