143 Squadron, Republic of Singapore Air Force

The 143 Squadron "Phoenix" of the Republic of Singapore Air Force currently operates twelve F-16 Fighting Falcon Block 52. Based in Tengah Airbase, the squadron's motto is "We Dare".

RSAF 143 Squadron
Active1975-1997; 2003-present
RoleMulti-role fighter
Garrison/HQTengah Air Base
Motto(s)"We Dare"
EquipmentTwelve F-16C/D Fighting Falcons
Insignia
Identification
symbol		A Phoenix stretching its wings.

History

Formed in 1975, the squadron first flew the A-4 Skyhawk from Changi Airbase before moving to Tengah later the same year. In late 1980, it was the first to operate the newly upgraded version of the A-4 aircraft, the A-4SU Super Skyhawk. In 1997, the squadron relinquished all its remaining A-4SU Super Skyhawks to 150 Squadron for use in the Advanced Jet Training (AJT) program and was subsequently disbanded. The squadron was reformed in 2003 to operate the F-16C/Ds.

Information

The tail is adorned with a yellow & black checkered tailband. The squadron's logo is centered with the serial number on the base of the tail.[1]

Achievements

The squadron won the Best Fighter Squadron in the following years: 1989, 1990, 2017 and 2020.[2]

Aircraft operated
  1. 16× T/A-4SU Super Skyhawks (1975–1997)
  2. 12× F-16C/D Fighting Falcons (2003–present)

References
  1. "F-16 Units - RSAF 143rd squadron".
  2. "143 SQN SOARS AS SAF'S BEST FIGHTER SQUADRON". Retrieved 25 June 2020.


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