433rd Weapons Squadron
The 433rd Weapons Squadron is a United States Air Force unit, assigned to the USAF Weapons School at Nellis AFB, Nevada.
| 433rd Weapons Squadron | |
|---|---|
F-22A Raptor and F-15C Eagle from 433rd Weapons Squadron in formation over Lake Mead | |
| Active | 1943–1949; 1952–1958; 1964–1974; 1976–1981; 1983–1992; 2003–present |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Type | Squadron |
| Role | Advanced Air Superiority Fighter Training |
| Part of | USAF Weapons School |
| Garrison/HQ | Nellis AFB, Nevada |
| Nickname(s) | Satan's Angels, Blue Devils (World War II) |
| Engagements | World War II (Asia-Pacific Theater) Vietnam War |
| Decorations | Distinguished Unit Citation (3x) Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Combat "V" Device (6x) Air Force Outstanding Unit Award (3x) Philippine Presidential Unit Citation (World War II) Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm |
| Insignia | |
| 433rd Weapons Squadron emblem (Approved 14 May 1954, restored 30 August 2007) | |
| 433rd Fighter Squadron emblem | |
| Tail Code | WA |
The unit was first activated during World War II in May 1943 and flew the P-38 Lightning in the Pacific Theater of Operations. The 433rd distinguished themselves in air combat against Japan over New Guinea, Rabaul, and the Philippines, achieving over 200 aerial victories. Reactivated in 1964 for the war in Southeast Asia, the 433rd was assigned to the 8th Fighter Wing at Ubon, Thailand, flying the F-4 Phantom II. The 433rd was credited with 12 MiG kills over North Vietnam.
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