160th Fighter Squadron
The 160th Fighter Squadron (160 FS) is an inactive unit of the Alabama Air National Guard. It was last assigned to the 187th Fighter Wing, stationed at Montgomery Air National Guard Base, Alabama. It was inactivated on 13 September 2007, with personnel and equipment being transferred to the 100th Fighter Squadron. The unit was reactivated as 160th Attack Squadron of the 163rd Attack Wing.
160th Fighter Squadron | |
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160th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron F-16C 86-0346 Balad AB Iraq, 2006 | |
Active | 1 October 1947 – 13 September 2007 2015 – present |
Country | United States |
Allegiance | Alabama |
Branch | Air National Guard |
Type | Squadron |
Role | Fighter |
Part of | Alabama Air National Guard |
Garrison/HQ | Montgomery Air National Guard Base, Alabama |
Nickname(s) | Flying Cobras |
Tail Code | "AL" |
Engagements | Cold War Operation Noble Eagle |
Insignia | |
160th Fighter Squadron emblem |
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