Blue Squadron (Bothan)

Blue Squadron, also known as Blue Squad, was a squadron of 24 inexperienced Bothan starfighter pilots and gunners who flew BTL-S3 Y-wing starfighters in support of the Bothan Spynet's efforts to aid the Rebel Alliance. The designations and color name of the unit were applied by Luke Skywalker. The Bothan pilots who would operate as Blue Squadron had less than a hundred hours of flight time in their Y-wings and were fair shots, according to Koth Melan. The Bothan pilots of this unit were joined by human Rebel pilot Ace Azzameen, selected to fill an opening in the squadron due to his exemplary record.

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