5th Flying Training Squadron

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5th Flying Training Squadron
5th Flying Training Squadron T-1 Jayhawk
Active	1941–1945; 1946–1988; 1990–1991; 1997–present
Country	United States
Branch	United States Air Force
Role	Pilot Training
Part of	Air Force Reserve Command
Garrison/HQ	Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma
Nickname(s)	Spittin' Kittens
Motto(s)	Isti Non Penetrabunt Latin They Shall not Penetrate[note 1]
Engagements	World War II EAME Theatre[1]
Decorations	Distinguished Unit Citation (2×) Air Force Outstanding Unit Award (5×)[1]
Commanders
Notable commanders	Jacksel M. Broughton
Insignia
5th Flying Training Squadron emblem[1][note 2]
5th Fighter-All Weather Sq emblem (approved 16 January 1951)[2]
5th Fighter Squadron emblem (World War II)[3]

The 5th Flying Training Squadron is part of the United States Air Force's Air Force Reserve Command serving as a reserve associate squadron operating with the 71st Flying Training Wing at Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma. It operates the Raytheon T-1 Jayhawk, Northrop T-38C Talon, and Beechcraft T-6A Texan II aircraft conducting flight training in support of the 71st Operations Group.

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