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.
25th Flying Training Squadron | |
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Active | 1943–1949; 1955–1957; 1972–present |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Air Force |
Role | Pilot 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] | |
25th Flying Training Squadron emblem (approved 2 January 1973)[2] | |
25th Photographic Reconnaissance Sq emblem (approved 13 May 1944)[3] |
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]
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.
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This article incorporates public domain material from the Air Force Historical Research Agency