149th Fighter Squadron

The 149th Fighter Squadron Based at Langley Air Force Base flies the F-22 Raptor. It is unit of the Virginia Air National Guard. Its parent unit is the 192nd Fighter Wing. The 149th is the first Air National Guard squadron to fly the F-22 Raptor.

Mission

History

Assignments

Major Command

• Air National Guard/Air Combat Command (1992–Present)
• Air National Guard/Tactical Air Command (1953–1992)

Previous designations^[1]

• 149th Fighter Squadron (1995–Present)
• 149th Fighter Squadron (1992–1995)
• 149th Tactical Fighter Squadron (1962–1992)
• 328th FS reactivated as 149th FS {1946}
• 328th Fighter Squadron {1941-1945}

Bases stationed

• Langley Air Force Base, (2007–Present)
• Richmond International Airport, (1962–2007)

Aircraft & Missiles Operated^[2]

• F-22 Raptor (2006–present)
• F-16C Block 30 Fighting Falcon (1991–2006)
• A-7D Corsair II (1981–1991)
• F-105D Thunderchief (1971–1981)
• F-84F Thunderstreak (1957–1971)
• F-47 Thunderbolt (1947–1953)
• FA-26C Invader (1953–1957)

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