Established in 1944, flying the P-47 Thunderbolt, the Roosters have been a mainstay of the First Fighter Division in Mante, Emmeria. Alongside the 1st Fighter Squadron ‘Aurelius’, and 52nd Fighter Squadron ‘Joker’; they stand on Emmerias eastern border, keeping a watchful eye on their longtime geopolitical rival across the line.
The Roosters came to some limited attention in 1995 During the Belkan War. While not committing any combat forces to the conflict, Emmeria underscored their support of the refugees displaced by the conflict and set about a massive Airlift operation moving supplies from Anea into Osea. Escorting this mission was multiple units in the REAF, Including the 16th FS.