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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.
88th Fighter Training Squadron | |
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Active | 1942–1945; 1973-present |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Air Force |
Role | Pilot 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] |
The 88th flew combat missions in the China Burma India Theater from, 1 October 1943 – 28 April 1945.[1]
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]
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