Protect our Northern borders with this Custom LEGO F-16 Alaskan Aggressor Fighter Jet! This Custom Set is constructed with 130 new LEGO bricks and includes a Fighter Pilot Minifig! The Pilot Minifig sits comfortably in the cockpit which opens and closes. I have designed this F-16 with a special camouflage pattern inspired by the 18th Aggressor Squadron from Eielson AFB in Alaska. Included are printed, easy to follow instructions that take you step by step through this fun build! Check out a sample of the easy to follow, color instructions, in the photos above! I take great pride in designing and offering these sets using 100% new LEGO, and hope to inspire others to get building! -Thanks Matt
This Custom LEGO Set Includes
- 130 LEGO Pieces
- 1 LEGO Pilot Minifigure with Helmet
- Printed Color Instructions
- Recommended Age: 12+
About the F-16 Alaskan Aggressors
The history of the F-16 Alaskan Aggressors begins with their establishment at Eielson Air Force Base, near Fairbanks, Alaska, under the 18th Fighter Squadron (FS). Initially activated in 1940 as a pursuit squadron, the unit saw various roles before transitioning to F-16 Fighting Falcons in 1991, replacing the A-10 Thunderbolt II. In 1993, the squadron officially became part of Eielson’s 354th Fighter Wing, and by the early 2000s, it was redesignated as the 18th Aggressor Squadron (AGRS). This shift marked its new mission: simulating adversary tactics to train U.S. and allied pilots against realistic threats, leveraging Alaska’s vast Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex (JPARC)—a 67,000-square-mile training area ideal for large-scale exercises.
As an aggressor unit, the 18th AGRS adopted the F-16 Block 30 and later Block 40 variants, known for their agility and versatility. The squadron’s aircraft became famous for their distinctive camouflage schemes, mimicking potential adversaries like Russia and China, with paint jobs ranging from “splinter” forest green to matte black “wraith” designs. Throughout the 2000s and 2010s, they played a key role in exercises like Red Flag-Alaska, providing high-fidelity opposition for F-22s, F-35s, and other allied aircraft. Their training focused on replicating enemy tactics, often using advanced pods like the EL/L-8212 for electronic warfare, enhancing realism over Alaska’s rugged terrain and extreme weather conditions.
By the early 2020s, the 18th AGRS took on an unexpected dual role as regional tensions escalated. With Russian bombers increasingly probing the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ), the squadron’s F-16s—still in aggressor paint—began supporting NORAD air defense missions, intercepting aircraft like Tu-95 Bears and Il-38 Dolphins. This shift highlighted their adaptability, filling gaps left by the maintenance-heavy F-22s at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. In 2023, the unit received upgraded F-16s from the Alabama Air National Guard, featuring modern avionics like the HObIT helmet-tracking system, further boosting their training and defense capabilities.
On February 2, 2024, the 18th AGRS was redesignated the 18th Fighter Interceptor Squadron (FIS), a nod to its Cold War-era roots and a formal recognition of its growing air defense role. This change, accompanied by the 354th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron becoming the 18th Fighter Generation Squadron, underscored a strategic pivot amid Arctic security concerns. While their aggressor mission persists—supporting exercises like Northern Edge—the FIS designation reflects a return to homeland defense priorities, with F-16s now sporting conventional gray schemes alongside their iconic aggressor liveries. As of 2025, the 18th FIS remains a unique blend of adversary training and frontline defense in Alaska’s unforgiving frontier.
Guarantee: All sets come with a 100% money back guarantee. If you are not satisfied for any reason- just ship it back for a 100% refund. -Thanks Matt
Shipping Info:
You will get an email with USPS tracking info once it ships. These sets ship securely in a white, sturdy, corrugated cardboard BLOCKJets mailer box. The box will then be sealed in a white poly mailer bag to protect your set and the printed color instructions from the elements during transit and delivery.
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