Challenger Air Wing
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The Challenger Air Group originally comprised all squadrons deployed from the Star Destroyer Challenger. Since the incorporation of some squadrons into Rogue Group however, it now consists only of squadrons directly tasked with the defense of the Challenger and The Wheel, and any directly related squadrons.
Squadrons
The Interceptor elements of the Challenger Air Group are organised into Viper Squadron. This unit originally consisted of two separate A-Wing Squadrons, both flying the RZ-1 A-Wing Interceptor; as a result, Viper Squadron is a double-strength unit. Viper Squadron provides Air Superiority via Combat Air Patrols for the Challenger and The Wheel, with support provided by Rogue Group.
Strike Fighter and Reconnaissance elements of the Air Group are collected as Raptor Squadron. The squadron operates BTL-S3 Y-Wing Starfighters that primarily provide Air Support during combat operations. Some of the squadron's Y-Wings are configured for recon; The Wheel will routinely leave a Raptor behind after each jump for several hours, in order to watch for pursuers.
The Training of new pilots - both Alliance and Jedi - is conducted by Talon Squadron. They operate a number of Z-95 Headhunters recently retrieved from the derelict Republic Cruiser Venture, several of which have been modified to approximate an X-Wing Starfighter.
With Jedi Starfighters now available on The Wheel, any Jedi flying these craft are organized into an irregular unit designated Knight Flight during combat situations. This designation is merely used for the distribution of callsigns, and serves no administrative purpose.
