Emblem

Display: Zeus gazes with an exploratary look from his throne.

Location

112 Combat Wing – Elefsina Air Base

Established

2001

Subordination

Hellenic Tactical Air Force

Aircraft served

• SAAB-340H AEW Ericccon Erieye System

Aircraft serving

• EMB-145H AEW&C

Mission

The 380th Airborne Early Warning & Control System Squadron’s (380th AEWCSS) mission is to effectively organize and develop its staff and assets that it holds, with the purpose of enhancing the Hellenic Air Control System, as well as to support joint operations, according to the operational planning protocol and air doctrine.

History

On June 25th, 2001, the 380th AEWCSS was established with SAAB-340H AEW Ericccon Erieye System aircraft assets, based at the 112th Combat Wing.

On June 30th, 2001, the first SAAB-340H AEW Ericccon Erieye System and S/N 004 aircrafts arrived.

On June 4th, 2001, the first S/N 004 was flown with the Hellenic emblem.

In December 2003, Mission Τraining System (ΜΤS) began to operate.

On October 29th, 2004, the first EMB-145H AEW Ericccon Erieye System and S/N 671aircrafts arrived at the 112th Combat Wing.

On September 4th, 2006 the aircrafts started to fly with the First Article Acceptance Test (FAAT 3).

On May 5th, 2008, the Operational Test Evaluation (OTE) flights came into effect for the final evaluation of the ΕΜΒ-145 Η platform.

On June 23rd, 2008, the last OTE flight was successfully performed.

As of July 18th, 2008, the HAF obtained its first AEW Ericccon Erieye System.

As of September 22nd, 2008, the Squadron participated in its first joint exercise at “Parmenion 2008”.

From December 15th until December 19th, 2008, the Squadron’s initial regular evaluation was performed by the Hellenic Tactical Air Force.

From January 20 until October 31st, 2011, the Squadron participated for the first time in the “Ierakas” exercise.

On February 12th, 2009, the first official ceremony for the integration of the four (4)  EMB-145H aircrafts to the HAF assets was held.