25th Flying Training Squadron

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25th Flying Training Squadron
T-38As Vance AFB 1997.jpeg
Squadron instructor pilot and student walk towards T-38A Talons to begin flight training at Vance AFB [note 1]
Active1943–1949; 1955–1957; 1972–present
CountryFlag of the United States.svg  United States
BranchFlag of the United States Air Force.svg  United States Air Force
RolePilot Training
Part of Air Education and Training Command
Garrison/HQ Vance Air Force Base
Engagements Southwest Pacific Theater [1]
Decorations Distinguished Unit Citation
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
Philippine Presidential Unit Citation [1]
Insignia
25 Flying Training Sq emblem (modified and reinstated 31 March 1995) [1] 25 Flying Training Sq emblem (1995).png
25th Flying Training Squadron emblem (approved 2 January 1973) [2] 25 Flying Training Sq emblem (1973).png
25th Photographic Reconnaissance Sq emblem (approved 13 May 1944) [3] 25th Photographic Reconnaissance Sq emblem.png

The 25th Flying Training Squadron is part of the 71st Flying Training Wing based at Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma. It operates Northrop T-38 Talon aircraft conducting flight training.

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Overview

The squadron has provided Undergraduate Pilot Training (UPT) for active duty, Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve, and selected foreign allies since 1 November 1972. [1]

History

The 25th flew combat reconnaissance missions in the Southwest and Western Pacific from, 5 February 1944 – 14 August 1945. It was active but not operationally manned or equipped from, November 1945 – February 1946. The squadron also conducted photographic reconnaissance in western United States between 1955 and 1957.

Lineage

Redesignated 25th Photographic Squadron (Light) on 6 February 1943
Activated on 9 February 1943
Redesignated 25th Photographic Reconnaissance Squadron on 11 August 1943
Redesignated 25th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron on 24 January 1946
Inactivated on 1 April 1949
Activated on 24 January 1955
Inactivated on 1 July 1957
Activated on 1 November 1972 [1]

Assignments

Stations

Aircraft

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Notes

Explanatory notes
  1. Aircraft is Northrop T-38A-75-NO Talon serial 68-8210. This aircraft visible was later converted to an T-38C.
Citations
  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Kane, Robert B. (16 March 2010). "Factsheet 25 Flying Training Squadron (AETC)". Air Force Historical Research Agency. Archived from the original on 15 June 2017. Retrieved 6 April 2018.
  2. Endicott, p. 503
  3. Maurer, Combat Squadrons, p. 132

Bibliography

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