90th Flying Training Squadron

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90th Flying Training Squadron
90th Flying Training Squadron - T-38 - Shepphard AFB TX.jpg
90th Flying Training Squadron T-38 Talon
Active1942–1945; 1973–present
CountryFlag of the United States (23px).png  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 Sheppard Air Force Base
Nickname(s)Burma Banshees (World War II) [1]
Motto(s)Bear Down
Engagements China-Burma-India Theater [2]
Decorations Distinguished Unit Citation
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award [2]
Commanders
Current
commander
Lt Col Bryan McGuire
Insignia
90th Flying Training Squadron emblem (approved 19 January 1945) [2] 90th Flying Training Squadron.jpg
Unofficial 90th Fighter Squadron emblem (CBI Theater [3] 90 Fighter Sq emblem (World War II).png

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.

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History

World War II

The 90th flew combat missions in the China Burma India Theater from 16 September 1943 – 29 April 1945. [2] While stationed at Moran, India, on 8 June 1944, the squadron again received Republic P-47 Thunderbolts. It flew its first combat mission with Thunderbolts on 25 June, having transferred its Curtiss P-40 Warhawks to the depot in Karachi or to the 88th Fighter Squadron. [4]

Pilot training

It conducted undergraduate pilot training for US and allied students from 1973 to 1981 and has been part of the Euro-NATO Joint Pilot Training Program since October 1981. [2]


Lineage

Activated on 9 February 1942
Redesignated 90th Fighter Squadron on 15 May 1942
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
Activated on 1 January 1973 [2]

Assignments

Stations

Aircraft

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References

Notes

  1. Pons, p. 272
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Kane, Robert G. (29 March 2010). "Factsheet 90 Flying Training Squadron (AETC)". Air Force Historical Research Agency. Retrieved 24 August 2017.
  3. Pons, p. 276
  4. Pons, p. 273

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