111th Fighter Squadron ( RoKAF) |
111 FS ( RoKAF) | ||||
Status: |
Active
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Version: | F-16C/D block 52 | |||
Role: | Multirole | |||
Tailband: | Tiger striping. | |||
Motto: | N/A | |||
Badge: | N/A |
F-16 History
The 111th FS is the youngest F-16 unit within the Korean Air Force. It was only established in 2006 with the remnant deliveries of the Peace Bridge III contract. This contract was mainly signed to deliver more block 52 airframes to the existing 20th FW as attrition replacement, but also made the creation of this unit possible. Although the squadron is part of the 38th TFG, this unit is parented itself by the 10th FW.
The squadron is based at Kunsan AFB which is also home to the USAF’s 8th FW. This location makes it a perfect opportunity to cooperate with the USAF and learn from each other’s experiences. Besides this it also gives a perfect platform to integrate the USAF’s and RoKAF’s tactics and learn how to deploy together in case of emergencies.
The squadron has a total of three tasks. In the first place it is there to defend the airbase and the surrounding areas to hostile intrusions. Secondly it has to accept follow-on forces and thirdly it must be able to deploy north through a large force employment. This makes the squadron a true multirole unit. Together with the USAF’s 35th and 80th FS they form a magnificent fighter force on the Korean peninsula.
Aircraft Markings History
The tail consists of the serial number at the bottom with 'ROKAF' titles above the year. Korean F-16s never wore any unit markings.
Unit History
- 1958: Activation of the squadron in Kimpo
- 1958: F-86F 'Sabre' (part of 11TFW)
- 1974: F-5E/F 'Tiger II' (part of 38TFG, Kunsan AFB)
- 2006: F-16C/D 'Fighting Falcon'
F-16 Airframe Inventory
- All 111 FS F-16s in our F-16 Aircraft Database (past and current aircraft)
- Current 111 FS F-16s in our F-16 Aircraft Database
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