3rd Flying Training Squadron
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The 3rd Flying Training Squadron is part of the 71st Operations Group under the 71st Flying Training Wing. It operates the T-1A Jayhawk aircraft conducting advanced phase tanker/transport flight training.
3rd Flying Training Squadron | |
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Active | 1916–1919; 1919–1946; 1973–1993; 1994–2000; 2001–c. 2011, 2012–present |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Air Force |
Role | Pilot Training |
Engagements | World War II Battle of the Philippines |
Decorations | Distinguished Unit Citation Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Combat "V" Device Philippine Presidential Unit Citation |
Insignia | |
3rd Flying Training Squadron emblem (Modified 18 September 1995)[1] | |
3rd Pursuit Squadron emblem (Approved 24 February 1924)[1] |
The 3rd FTS is the third-oldest squadron in the Air Force, with over 95 years of service to the nation, its origins date to the organization of the 3rd Aero Squadron on 1 November 1916 at Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Deployed to the Philippines after World War I, during the 1941-1942 Battle of the Philippines, it was wiped out, with some of its personnel being forced by the Japanese to endure the Bataan Death March. It was not re-activated until 1973.