435th Fighter Training Squadron
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 A 435th Fighter Training Squadron fighter candidate adjusts her mask and helmet before a training flight | |
| Active | 1943–1945; 1952–1974; 1977–1991; 1993–1997; 1998–present |
| Country |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Air Force |
| Role | Fighter Pilot Training |
| Part of | Air Education and Training Command |
| Garrison/HQ | Randolph Air Force Base |
| Nickname(s) | Deadly Black Eagles[citation needed] |
| Motto(s) | Establish Dominance |
| Engagements | European Theater of Operations, Vietnam War[1] |
| Decorations | Distinguished Unit Citation Presidential Unit Citation Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Combat "V" Device Air Force Outstanding Unit Award French Croix de Guerre with Palm Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm[1] |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Lt Col John "HoBS" Matchett |
| Insignia | |
| 435th Fighter Training Squadron emblem (approved 20 March 1945)[1] |  |
| 435th Fighter Sq emblem (approved 25 February 1944)[2] | .png) |
The 435th Fighter Training Squadron is part of the 12th Flying Training Wing based at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas. It operates Northrop AT-38 Talon aircraft conducting flight training.
- ^ a b c Robertson, Patsy (10 May 2010). "Factsheet 435 Fighter Training Squadron (AETC)". Air Force Historical Research Agency. Retrieved 25 July 2018.
- ^ Endicott, p. 807