480th Fighter Squadron
The 480th Fighter Squadron (480th FS), nicknamed the "Warhawks", is an active United States Air Force unit operating the General Dynamics F-16CJ Fighting Falcon. The 480 FS assigned to the 52nd Fighter Wing, Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany is the only United States Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa flying unit performing the Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses (SEAD) mission.
| 480th Fighter Squadron | |
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480th FS F-16CJ Fighting Falcon over Germany, 2015. | |
| Active | 1942–1944; 1951–1956; 1957–1959; 1962–1971; 1976–1994; 2010–present |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Type | Fighter, Wild Weasel |
| Part of | United States Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa
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| Garrison/HQ | Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany |
| Nickname(s) | Warhawks |
| Motto(s) | First In, Last Out |
| Equipment | General Dynamics F-16CJ Fighting Falcon |
| Decorations | Presidential Unit Citation Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Combat "V" Device Air Force Outstanding Unit Award Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm |
| Insignia | |
| 480th Fighter Sq emblem (modified 20 August 2010) | |
| Patch with 480th Tactical Fighter Squadron emblem (approved c. March 1959) | |
| Squadron code | HK (Apr 1969 – Nov 1971) SP (Nov 1976 – Apr 1994; Aug 2010 – present) |
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