1 Jet Trainer Squadron

Last Flight of the Saab 105Öe

Submitted on: 3 January 2021
1JTS 50years Saab105Öe A2A (photo by Katsuhiko Takunaga)

On The last day of the year between 14:19Z and 15:09Z the legendary Saab 105Oë made its last flight in the service of the Austrian Military, after a career of just over 50 year.

The retirement of the 105 also resulted in the Disbandment of the 1st

1JTS becomes Full Member

Submitted on: 24 June 2013

JTS Becomes Full Member of the NATO Tiger AssociationThe Austrian Tigerstaffel or Jet Trainer Squadron is from now on a full member
Due to the fact that they have been a Honorary member for several years, and have regularly participated in a NATO Tiger Meet, 
the request to become Full Members of the

Preparation for NTM 2010 on the way

Submitted on: 8 March 2010
RNoAF F-16 From 338Skv on the Volkel ramp during the NTM2010 IPC

The planning for NTM 2010 has kicked off today, with the start of the IPC (Initial Planning Conference) at Vlb. Volkel.

It is still some time to go (200+ days) until the start of the 2010 NATO Tiger meet, however an exercise of this kind needs

6 Pilots and 2 technicians

Submitted on: 25 June 2008
6 Pilots and 2 technicians, 1 JTS is the smalest team during NTM2008 (NTA photo by Gert Weckx)

With 6 pilots and only 2 technicians, the Austrian JTTR squadron is the smallest crew attending Ocean Tiger.
The Austrian JTTR squadron has been visiting the NATO Tiger Meet as observers several times in the past years.

Because of their regular

Superb Markings

Submitted on: 25 June 2008
EC 05/330 Tiger Rafale B take-off during NTM2008 (NTA Photo by David Goovaerts)

The host of this years Tiger Meet painted no less than 2 SEM's in superb Tiger markings. However they were not alone!
Most other squadrons also brought superbly marked aircraft to exercise Ocean Tiger. Along them a superbly painted Rafale from EC