60th Fighter Squadron

60th Fighter Squadron
An F-35A Lightning II of the 33rd Fighter Wing maneuvers into position to refuel with a KC-135 Stratotanker
Active1941–1945; 1946–1971; 1971–2009; 2021-present
Country United States
Branch United States Air Force
RoleFighter
Sizesquadron
Part ofAir Combat Command
Nickname(s)Fighting Crows
Engagements

  • EAME Theater World War II

  • Asia-Pacific Theater World War II[1]
Decorations
Commanders
Notable
commanders
Daniel James, Jr.[1]
Insignia
60th Fighter Squadron emblem[note 1][2]
60th Fighter Squadron emblem[note 2][3]

The 60th Fighter Squadron is a United States Air Force unit that is part of the 33d Fighter Wing at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida; It is tasked with training pilots on the Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II.

  1. ^ a b Musser, James (7 October 2021). "60 Fighter Squadron (AETC)". Air Force Historical Research Agency. Retrieved 19 October 2021.
  2. ^ Endicott, p. 611
  3. ^ Mauer, Combat Squadrons, pp. 235-236


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