8th Flying Training Squadron
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"8th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron" redirects here. For the 8th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron of 1945, see 308th Air Refueling Squadron.
The 8th Flying Training Squadron is part of the 71st Flying Training Wing based at Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma. It operates the T-6A Texan II aircraft conducting flight training.
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8th Flying Training Squadron | |
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Active | 1942–1951; 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 |
Decorations | Distinguished Unit Citation Air Force Outstanding Unit Award Philippine Presidential Unit Citation Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation |
Commanders | |
Current commander | LtCol Deirdre Gurry[1] |
Insignia | |
8th Flying Training Squadron emblem[note 1][2][note 2] | |
8th Flying Training Squadron emblem[note 3][3] | |
8th Photographic Reconnaissance Squadron emblem[4] |
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