[1] The 119 Squadron was first formed on 8 September 1956 at Tel Nof Airbase, under the command of Yoash Tzidon.

The squadron participated in the Suez Crisis, but its operations were limited due to lack of crew and aircraft.

[2] However, 119 Squadron did shoot down an Egyptian Air Force Ilyushin Il-14 on the 28 October 1956, the day before the conflict started.

[2] In 1970, 119 Squadron relocated to Ramat David Airbase and began to convert to the McDonnell Douglas F-4E Kurnass.

[2] During the war, 119 Squadron participated in the Syrian General Staff Headquarters Raid on 9 October.