to fly the newly acquired F-16C/D Fighting Falcons. The tail is adorned with a yellow & black checkered tailband. The squadron's logo is centered with the serial number on the base of the tail. Motto The motto of the squadron, "We Dare" aptly describes the people in the Squadron as they face any challenge with daring, courage and resilience, just like the Phoenix. Achievements The squadron won the Best Fighter Squadron in the following years: 1989, 1990, 2017, 2020, 2021 and 2022. The squadron accolades include Top Gun II Champion 2022 Top Ace Champion 2021 Top Gun Champion 2020 The squadron always showed a can do mentality and won Best Fighter Spirit multiple times Best Fighter Spirit 2018 Aircraft operated 16× T/A-4SU Super Skyhawks (1975–1997) 16× F-16C/D Fighting Falcons (2000–present) References External links RSAF web page on 143 Sqn & Tengah Air Base (TAB) Squadrons of the Republic of Singapore Air Force Tengah