131st Fighter Squadron
| 131st Fighter Squadron | |
|---|---|
131st FS McDonnell Douglas F-15C 85-0125 landing at Bodø Main Air Station, Norway, 2019 | |
| Active | 1942–1946; 1946–present |
| Country | United States |
| Allegiance | Massachusetts |
| Branch | Air National Guard |
| Type | Squadron |
| Role | Fighter |
| Part of | Massachusetts Air National Guard |
| Garrison/HQ | Barnes Air National Guard Base, Westfield, Massachusetts |
| Nickname(s) | Barnestormers |
| Engagements | Pacific Ocean Theater |
| Decorations | Air Force Outstanding Unit Award |
| Insignia | |
| 131st Fighter Squadron emblem | |
| 131st Fighter-Interceptor Squadron emblem | |
| 333d Fighter Squadron emblem | |
| Tail Code | MA Red tail stripe |
The 131st Fighter Squadron (131 FS), nicknamed the Barnestormers, is a unit of the Massachusetts Air National Guard 104th Fighter Wing located at Barnes Air National Guard Base, Westfield, Massachusetts. The 131st is equipped with the McDonnell Douglas F-15C/D Eagle, and is due to convert to the Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II in June 2026.