159th Fighter Squadron

159th Fighter Squadron
159th Fighter Squadron F-15s over Jacksonville Beach, FL. Aircraft are McDonnell Douglas F-15C-21-MC Eagles, AF Ser. No. 78-0487; 78-0527 and 78-0493
Active1 October 1942–Present
Country United States
Allegiance Florida
Branch  Air National Guard
TypeSquadron
RoleAir Defense Fighter
Part ofFlorida Air National Guard
Garrison/HQJacksonville International Airport (Air National Guard Base), Florida
Nickname(s)Boxin' Gators
Tail CodeBlue tail stripe with white trim, "Florida" in white letters on the outboard, 125th FW on the inboard, blue lightning bolt
Insignia
159th Fighter Squadron emblem

The 159th Fighter Squadron (159 FS) is a unit of the Florida Air National Guard's 125th Fighter Wing (125 FW) located at Jacksonville Air National Guard Base at Jacksonville International Airport, Florida. The 159th is currently equipped with the F-15C and F-15D Eagle and is slated to transition to the F-35A Lightning II in 2024.