179th Fighter Squadron

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179th Fighter Squadron
Active 1947-Present
Country United States
Branch United States Air Force
Type Squadron
Role Fighter
Part of Air National Guard/Air Combat Command
Garrison/HQ Duluth International Airport
Nickname Bulldogs

The 179th Fighter Squadron flies the F-16C Fighting Falcon. It is a unit of the Minnesota Air National Guard. Its parent unit is the 148th Fighter Wing.

Contents

[edit] Mission

[edit] History

[edit] Assignments

[edit] Major Command

[edit] Previous Designations[1]

  • 179th Fighter Squadron (1995-Present)
  • 179th Fighter Squadron (1992-1995)
  • 179th Fighter Interceptor Squadron (1983-1992)
  • 179th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron (1976-1983)
  • 179th Fighter Squadron (1960-1976)

[edit] Bases Stationed

[edit] Aircraft Operated[2]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Rogers, B. (2006). United States Air Force Unit Designations Since 1978. ISBN 1-85780-197-0
  2. ^ World Airpower Journal. (1992). US Air Force Air Power Directory. Aerospace Publishing: London, UK. ISBN 1-880588-01-3

[edit] External links

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