The 190 Squadron of the Israeli Air Force, also known as the tayeset maga hakesem (Magic Touch Squadron), is a helicopter squadron, which operates Boeing AH-64A Apache helicopters from Ramat David Airbase, to which it relocated in August 2026 from Ramon Airbase.
History
The squadron was formed in 1980 in Palmachim Airbase, flying the McDonnell Douglas MD 500 Defender. In 1995, the squadron received AH-64As at Ramat David Airbase. It later moved to Ramon Airbase.
The squadron took part in the 1982 Lebanon-Israel war and the 2006 Lebanon-Israel war, mostly making precise strikes and supporting ground forces. It also took part in all the Israel-Gaza wars and the second intifada where it mostly supported ground troops and made airstrikes.
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