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| 43rd Fighter Squadron | |
|---|---|
 43rd Fighter Squadron F-22A Raptors[note 1] | |
| Active | 1917–1919; 1922–1936; 1940–1946; 1964–1994; 2002–present |
| Country |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Air Force |
| Role | Fighter Training |
| Part of | Air Combat Command |
| Garrison/HQ | Tyndall Air Force Base |
| Nickname(s) | Hornets |
| Motto(s) | Vespa Maculata |
| Engagements | World War I Vietnam War[1] |
| Decorations | Air Force Outstanding Unit Award[1] |
| Insignia | |
| 43d Fighter Squadron emblem |  |
| 43d School Squadron emblem (approved 22 May 1924)[1] | _emblem.png) |
The 43rd Fighter Squadron is part of the 325th Fighter Wing at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida. It conducts advanced fighter training for F-22 Raptor pilots.
The squadron is one of the oldest in the United States Air Force, its origins dating to 13 June 1917, when it was organized at Kelly Field, Texas as the 43d Aero Squadron. The squadron deployed to England as part of the American Expeditionary Force during World War I. The squadron saw combat during World War II, served in the Vietnam War and later became part of the Alaskan Air Command (AAC) during the Cold War.
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- ^ a b c Bailey, Carl E. (18 December 2007). "Factsheet 43 Fighter Squadron (AETC)". Air Force Historical Research Agency. Retrieved 4 January 2017.