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309th Fighter Squadron
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The 309th Fighter Squadron (309 FS) is part of the 56th Operations Group at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. It operates the General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon (F-16C and F-16D varianst) aircraft conducting advanced fighter training.
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Active | 1942–1945; 1946–1993; 1994–present |
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Role | Fighter Training |
Part of | Air Education and Training Command |
Garrison/HQ | Luke Air Force Base |
Nickname(s) | Wild Ducks[1] |
Motto(s) | Mad Mallards From Hell[citation needed] |
Mascot(s) | Donald Duck holding a lightning bolt[1] |
Engagements | Operation Avalanche |
Decorations | Distinguished Unit Citation Presidential Unit Citation Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Combat "V" Device Air Force Outstanding Unit Award Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm[2] |
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309th Fighter Squadron emblem (approved 3 November 1955)[3] | ![]() |
Patch with unofficial 309th Tactical Fighter Squadron emblem[4] | ![]() |
309th Fighter Squadron emblem (approved 27 November 1944)[2] | ![]() |
Tailband | Blue & White |
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