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8th Flying Training Squadron
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 T-6 Texan IIs from Vance AFB | |
| Active | 1942–1951; 1972–present |
| Country |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Air Force |
| Role | Pilot Training |
| Part of | Air Education and Training Command |
| Garrison/HQ | Vance Air Force Base |
| Engagements | Southwest Pacific Theater |
| Decorations | Distinguished Unit Citation Air Force Outstanding Unit Award Philippine Presidential Unit Citation Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | LtCol Deirdre Gurry[1] |
| Insignia | |
| 8th Flying Training Squadron emblem[note 1][2][note 2] |  |
| 8th Flying Training Squadron emblem[note 3][3] | .png) |
| 8th Photographic Reconnaissance Squadron emblem[4] | .png) |
The 8th Flying Training Squadron is part of the 71st Flying Training Wing based at Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma. It operates the T-6A Texan II aircraft conducting flight training.
- ^ Staff writer, no byline (12 June 2017). "Gurry takes command of 8th FTS". 71st Flying Training Wing Public Affairs. Retrieved 27 November 2017.
- ^ Kane, Robert B. (16 March 2010). "Factsheet 8 Flying Training Squadron (AETC)". Air Force Historical Research Agency. Retrieved 8 September 2016.
- ^ Endicott, p. 394
- ^ Watkins, p. 108
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