88th Fighter Training Squadron

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88th Fighter Training Squadron
Northrop T-38 Talon 80th Flying Training Wing.JPG
Active1942–1945; 1973-present
CountryFlag of the United States.svg  United States
Branch United States Air Force
RolePilot Training
Part of Air Education and Training Command
Garrison/HQ Sheppard Air Force Base
Engagements China-Burma-India Theater
Decorations Distinguished Unit Citation
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
Insignia
88th Flying Training Squadron emblem (approved 18 July 1995) [1] 88th Flying Training Squadron.jpg

The 88th Fighter 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.

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History

World War II

The 88th flew combat missions in the China Burma India Theater from, 1 October 1943 – 28 April 1945. [1]

Flying 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]

Operations

Activated on 9 February 1942
Redesignated 88th Fighter Squadron on 15 May 1942
Redesignated 88th Fighter Squadron (Single Engine) on 1 July 1942
Redesignated 88th Fighter Squadron, Single Engine on 28 February 1944
Inactivated on 3 November 1945
Activated on 1 Jan 1973
Redesignated 88th Fighter Training Squadron' on 18 October 2007 [1]

Assignments

Stations

Aircraft

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References

Notes
  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Kane, Robert B. (11 June 2009). "Factsheet 88 Fighter Training Squadron (AETC)". Air Force Historical Research Agency. Retrieved 15 October 2016.

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