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| 163rd Fighter Squadron | |
|---|---|
 163rd Fighter Squadron – Fairchild Republic A-10A Thunderbolt II 82-0661 | |
| Active | 1942–1945; 1947–1952; 1952–present |
| Country |  United States |
| Allegiance |  Indiana |
| Branch |  Air National Guard |
| Type | Squadron |
| Role | Close Air Support |
| Part of | Indiana Air National Guard |
| Garrison/HQ | Fort Wayne Air National Guard Station, Indiana |
| Nickname(s) | Blacksnakes[1] |
| Engagements | European Theater of Operations |
| Decorations | Distinguished Unit Citation French Croix de Guerre with Palm |
| Insignia | |
| 163rd Fighter Squadron emblem |  |
| Unofficial 365th Fighter Squadron emblem[2] |  |
| World War II fuselage code[2] | CH |
| Tail code | IN |
The 163rd Fighter Squadron is a unit of the Indiana Air National Guard's 122nd Fighter Wing, located at Fort Wayne Air National Guard Station, Indiana. The 163rd is currently transitioning from the A-10 Thunderbolt II to the F-16 Fighting Falcon.
- ^ "F-16 Units - USAF ANG 163rd Fighter Squadron". F-16.net. Retrieved 6 August 2022.
- ^ a b Watkins, pp. 28–29