| 97th Flying Training Squadron | |
|---|---|
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| Active | 1942–1945; 1947–1949; 1950–1958; 1973–1993; 1998–present |
| Country |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Air Force |
| Role | Pilot Training |
| Part of | Air Force Reserve Command 10th Air Force 340th Flying Training Group |
| Garrison/HQ | Sheppard Air Force Base |
| Nickname(s) | Devil Cats |
| Engagements | European Theater of Operations Mediterranean Theater of Operations |
| Decorations | Distinguished Unit Citation Air Force Outstanding Unit Award |
| Insignia | |
| 97th Flying Training Squadron Emblem [note 2] |  |
| 97th Fighter Squadron emblem (approved 30 October 1942)[1] |  |
The 97th Flying Training Squadron is part of the 340th Flying Training Group and is the Reserve associate to the 80th Flying Training Wing based at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas.
The 97th flew combat in the European Theater of Operations and the Mediterranean Theater of Operations between 25 December 1942 and 3 May 1945. It flew fighter escort and air defense from, 1947–1949 and air defense from, 1951–1957.
The squadron was redesignated as the 97th Flying Training Squadron and trained USAF pilots to fly supersonic jet aircraft from 1973 to 1993. Since 1998 it has trained fighter pilots for the United States as well as America's European and NATO allies.
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- ^ Haulman, Daniel L. (1 April 2008). "Factsheet 97 Flying Training Squadron (AFRC)". Air Force Historical Research Agency. Retrieved 4 September 2017.