90th Flying Training Squadron

90th Flying Training Squadron
90th Flying Training Squadron T-38 Talon
Active 1942–1945; 1973–present
Country  United States
Branch  United States Air Force
Role Pilot Training
Part of Air Education and Training Command
Garrison/HQ Sheppard Air Force Base
Engagements China-Burma-India Theater[1]
Decorations Distinguished Unit Citation
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award[1]
Commanders
Current
commander		 Lt Col Andreas Hauke, GAF
Insignia
90th Flying Training Squadron emblem (approved 19 January 1945)[1]
Unofficial 90th Fighter Squadron emblem from CBI Theater

The 90th Flying Training Squadron is part of the 80th Flying Training Wing based at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas. It operates Northrop T-38 Talon aircraft conducting flight training.

History

World War II

The 90th flew combat missions in the China Burma India Theater from, 16 September 1943 – 29 April 1945.[1]

Pilot training

It conducted undergraduate pilot training for US and allied students from, 1973–1981 and has been part of the Euro-NATO Joint Pilot Training Program since October 1981.[1]


Lineage

  • Constituted as the 90th Pursuit Squadron (Interceptor) on 13 January 1942
Activated on 9 February 1942
Redesignated 90th Fighter Squadron on 15 May l942
Redesignated 90th Fighter Squadron (Single Engine) on 1 July 1942
Redesignated 90th Fighter Squadron, Single Engine on 28 February 1944
Inactivated on 3 November 1945
  • Redesignated 90th Flying Training Squadron on 25 May 1972
Activated on 1 January 1973[1]

Assignments

Stations

Aircraft

References

Notes

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Kane, Robert G. (March 29, 2010). "Factsheet 90 Flying Training Squadron (AETC)". Air Force Historical Research Agency. Retrieved August 24, 2017.

Bibliography

  • Maurer, Maurer, ed. (1983) [1961]. Air Force Combat Units of World War II (PDF) (reprint ed.). Washington, DC: Office of Air Force History. ISBN 0-912799-02-1. LCCN 61060979. Retrieved December 17, 2016.
  • Maurer, Maurer, ed. (1982) [1969]. Combat Squadrons of the Air Force, World War II (PDF) (reprint ed.). Washington, DC: Office of Air Force History. ISBN 0-405-12194-6. LCCN 70605402. OCLC 72556. Retrieved December 17, 2016.
  • Ravenstein, Charles A. (1984). Air Force Combat Wings, Lineage & Honors Histories 1947-1977 (PDF). Washington, DC: Office of Air Force History. ISBN 0-912799-12-9. Retrieved December 17, 2016.

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