Hobby Master Archive

In 1917 the 116th FIS was the 116th Aero Squadron. In 1945 and several designation changes the now 116th FS was allotted to the Washington ANG. February 10, 1951 the unit became the 116th FIS. After a short time in England the unit returned to the U.S. equipped with F-86As, in 1955 with the F-94 Starfire. In 1957 they were given the F-89D Scorpion and later the F-89J. In 1965 the F-102A Delta Dagger was supplied and in 1969 the F-101B Voodoo. F-101B 57-0300 was assigned to the 116th FIS from 1973-1974.