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squadron noun

  /ˈskwɒd.ɹən/
  • (military, historical, army) A body of cavalry comprising two companies or troops, averaging from one hundred and twenty to two hundred soldiers.
 Schwadron
  • (military, air force) A tactical air force unit; consists of at least two flights; multiple squadrons make up a group or wing (depending on particular air force).
 Staffel, Geschwader
  • (military, navy) A detachment of vessels employed on any particular service or station, under the command of the senior officer
 Geschwader
fighter squadron
Jagdstaffel
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