170th Fighter Squadron

170th Fighter Squadron
170th Tactical Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon[note 1]
Active1942-1944; 1948-1952; 1953-2008
Country United States
Allegiance Illinois
Branch  Air National Guard
TypeSquadron
RoleFighter
Part ofIllinois Air National Guard
Garrison/HQCapital Airport Air National Guard Station, Springfield, Illinois
Insignia
170th Fighter Squadron emblem
305th Fighter Squadron emblem
Tail markingsBlue tail stripe, "Illinois" in white letters

The 170th Fighter Squadron (170 FS) is an inactive unit of the Air National Guard. It was last assigned to the 183rd Fighter Wing located of the Illinois Air National Guard at Capital Airport Air National Guard Station, Springfield, Illinois. The 170th last flew the Block 30 General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon. It was inactivated on 30 September 2008.
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