434th Flying Training Squadron

434th Flying Training Squadron
434th Fighter Training Squadron T-38 Talon
Active1943–1945; 1952–1991; 2007–present
Country United States
Branch United States Air Force
RolePilot Training
Part ofAir Education and Training Command
Garrison/HQLaughlin Air Force Base
Mascot(s)Red Devils
EngagementsEuropean Theater of Operations[1]
DecorationsDistinguished Unit Citation
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
French Croix de Guerre with Palm
Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm[1]
Insignia
434th Fighter Training Squadron emblem
434th Fighter Squadron emblem (approved 7 July 1944)[1]
Unofficial 434th Fighter Squadron emblem (P-51 era)[note 1][2]

The 434th Flying Training Squadron is part of the 47th Flying Training Wing based at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. It operates Beechcraft T-6 Texan II aircraft conducting flight training.

  1. ^ a b c Robertson, Patsy (10 December 2008). "Factsheet 434 Fighter Training Squadron (AETC)". Air Force Historical Research Agency. Retrieved 2 July 2017.
  2. ^ Watkins, p. 91


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