| 词条 | 434th Fighter Training Squadron |
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|unit_name= 434th Flying Training Squadron |image=434th Fighter Training Squadron -T-38.jpg |image_size=300px |caption=434th Fighter Training Squadron T-38 Talon |dates=1943–1945; 1952–1991; 2007–present |country={{USA}} |branch={{air force|USA}} |type= |role=Pilot Training |size= |command_structure= Air Education and Training Command |current_commander= Lt Col Bradley Glenister |garrison= Laughlin Air Force Base |ceremonial_chief= |colonel_of_the_regiment= |nickname= |patron= |motto= |colors= |march= |mascot= Red Devils |battles= European Theater of Operations[1] |notable_commanders= |anniversaries= |decorations=Distinguished Unit Citation Air Force Outstanding Unit Award French Croix de Guerre with Palm Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm[1] |battle_honours= |identification_symbol= |identification_symbol_label=434th Fighter Training Squadron emblem (approved 7 July 1944)[1] |identification_symbol_2= |identification_symbol_2_label=Unofficial 434th Fighter Sq emblem (P-51 era)[2][3] }} The 434th Fighter Training Squadron is part of the 47th Flying Training Wing based at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. It operates Beechcraft T-6 Texan II aircraft conducting flight training. HistoryWorld War IIThe squadron was activated on 15 October 1943 at Grand Central Air Terminal. It was initially equipped with the Lockheed P-38F Lightning and trained for combat to serve as an air defense organization for the west coast as part of IV Fighter Command. Even though the defense of the US west coast initially took priority, it was decided to deploy Lightning squadrons to Britain for heavy bomber escort duty. The squadron was assigned to VIII Fighter Command, Eighth Air Force and moved to RAF Wattisham, England, in April–May 1944. From England, the squadron escorted heavy bombers during operations against targets on the Continent, strafed targets of opportunity, and flew fighter-bomber, counter-air, and area-patrol missions. Engaged primarily in Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress and Consolidated B-24 Liberator escort activities and fighter sweeps until the Normandy invasion in June 1944. Patrolled the beachhead during the invasion. Strafed and dive-bombed troops, bridges, locomotives, railway cars, barges, vehicles, airfields, gun emplacements, flak towers, ammunition dumps, power stations, and radar sites while on escort or fighter-bomber missions as the Allies drove across France during the summer and fall of 1944. The unit flew area patrols to support the breakthrough at Saint-Lô in July and the airborne attack on the Netherlands in September. The unit continued escort and fighter-bomber activities from October to mid-December 1944. It converted to P-51s between 10 September and 1 October, using both types on missions until conversion was completed. Participated in the Battle of the Bulge (December 1944 – January 1945) by escorting bombers to and from targets in the battle area and by strafing transportation targets while on escort duty. From February to April 1945 it continued to fly escort missions, but also provided area patrols to support the airborne attack across the Rhine in March. Returned to Camp Kilmer New Jersey in November 1945, and was inactivated on December 1945.[1] Cold WarThe squadron trained as fighter-day, and later, tactical fighter squadron from, 1952-1962. It was not manned from, 3 January 1962-October 1966. In 1966, began training McDonnelll F-4 Phantom II crews for assignment in Southeast Asia. In August 1972, the squadron deployed to Thailand, where it served under operational control of 49th Tactical Fighter Wing. It engaged in combat over North and South Vietnam. It redeployed to the U.S. in October 1972. By 1975, the 434th provided combat aircrew training for U.S. and Allied pilots. From 1977-1991, the squadron trained pilots, weapon systems officers, and forward air controllers.[1] Lineage
Activated on 15 October 1943 Inactivated on 1 December 1945
Activated on 1 December 1952 Redesignated 434th Fighter-Day Squadron on 15 February 1954 Redesignated 434th Tactical Fighter Squadron on 1 July 1958 Redesignated 434th Tactical Fighter Training Squadron on 1 October 1975 Inactivated on 3 May 1991
Activated on 19 July 2007[1] Assignments
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Deployed to Moron Air Base, Spain, 9 August–17 December 1961 Deployed to Takhli Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, 12 August–6 October 1972
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References{{Portal|United States Air Force|Military of the United States|World War II}}
1. ^1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 {{cite web |url= http://www.afhra.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/433449/434-fighter-training-squadron-aetc/ |last1=Robertson|first1=Patsy|title=Factsheet 434 Fighter Training Squadron (AETC)|date=10 December 2008|publisher=Air Force Historical Research Agency|deadurl=no |accessdate=2 July 2017}} 2. ^This emblem was adopted when the squadron switched from Lightnings to Mustangs. Squadron members felt that the "Double Trouble" emblem was not appropriate for a single engine fighter squadron. Watkins, p. 91. 3. ^Watkins, p. 91 4. ^Aircraft is North American P-51B-5 Mustang Serial 42-7040 in June 1945. This P-51B was previously assigned to the 361st Fighter Group at RAF Bottisham and was a replacement for a low-hour P-51 reassigned from the group. 5. ^Aircraft is North American F-100A-10-NA Super Sabre serial 53-1562. 6. ^Station number in Anderson.
Bibliography{{Air Force Historical Research Agency}}
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