Basic unit of an air force (8)

I believe the answer is:

squadron

(Other definitions for squadron that I've seen before include "Cavalry unit" , "Military unit" , "Unit of warships, planes" , "Navy, army or air force unit" , "detachment" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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