40th Flight Test Squadron

40th Flight Test Squadron
3247th Test Squadron F-16A Fighting Falcon[note 1]
Active1940–1970; 1971–1982; --present
Country United States
Branch United States Air Force
RoleFlight Testing
Part ofAir Force Materiel Command
Nickname(s)Fighting Fortieth (1959–1982)
EngagementsSouthwest Pacific Theater
Korean War[1]
DecorationsDistinguished Unit Citation
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
Philippine Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation[1]
Insignia
40th Flight Test Squadron emblem[note 2][1]
40th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron emblem[note 3][2]40 Fighter-Interceptor Sq emblem
40th Pursuit Squadron emblem[note 4][1][3]

The 40th Flight Test Squadron is a United States Air Force unit. It is assigned to the 96th Operations Group, based at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida.


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  1. ^ a b c d "Factsheet 40 Flight Test Squadron". Air Force Historical Research Agency. 11 December 2007. Retrieved 28 February 2018.
  2. ^ Maurer, Combat Squadrons, p. 187-188
  3. ^ Hubbard, p. 720