90th Flying Training Squadron

90th Flying Training Squadron
90th Flying Training Squadron T-38 Talon
Active1942–1945; 1973–present
Country United States
Branch United States Air Force
RolePilot Training
Part ofAir Education and Training Command
Garrison/HQSheppard Air Force Base
Nickname(s)Burma Banshees (World War II)[1]
Motto(s)Bear Down
EngagementsChina-Burma-India Theater[2]
DecorationsDistinguished Unit Citation
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award[2]
Commanders
Current
commander
Lt Col Bryan McGuire
Insignia
90th Flying Training Squadron emblem (approved 19 January 1945)[2]
Unofficial 90th Fighter Squadron emblem (CBI Theater[3]

The 90th Flying Training Squadron is part of the 80th Flying Training Wing based at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas. It operates Northrop T-38 Talon aircraft conducting flight training.

  1. ^ Pons, p. 272
  2. ^ a b c Kane, Robert G. (29 March 2010). "Factsheet 90 Flying Training Squadron (AETC)". Air Force Historical Research Agency. Retrieved 24 August 2017.
  3. ^ Pons, p. 276