410th Test and Evaluation Squadron
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The 410th Test and Evaluation Squadron is an active United States Air Force squadron, stationed at Beale Air Force Base, California and assigned to the 753rd Test and Evaluation Group. The squadron was activated in 1989 as the 6510th Test Squadron, becoming the 410th Test Squadron in 1992 and the 410th Flight Test Squadron in 1994. The squadron's initial mission was flight and acceptance testing of the Rockwell B-1B Lancer bomber. In 1991, B-1 testing transferred to the 6519th Flight Test Squadron and the squadron became a paper unit. In 1993, it was reorganized as the Lockheed F-117A Nighthawk stealth fighter test squadron, which continued until it inactivated in 2008.
410th Test and Evaluation Squadron | |
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Active | 1989–2008; 2021–present |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Air Force |
Role | Test and evaluation |
Part of | Air Combat Command |
Nickname(s) | Baja Scorpions (1993–2008)[1][lower-alpha 1] |
Decorations | Air Force Outstanding Unit Award |
Insignia | |
410th Test and Evaluation Squadron emblem[lower-alpha 2][2] |
The squadron was redesignated and activated at Beale in October 2021.