87th Flying Training Squadron
The 87th Flying Training Squadron is part of the United States Air Force 47th Flying Training Wing based at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. It operates T-38 Talon aircraft conducting flight training.
| 87th Flying Training Squadron | |
|---|---|
87th Flying Training Squadron T-38s flying over Laughlin AFB | |
| Active | 1917-1918; 1935-1936; 1942-1947; 1952-1955; 1956-1985; 1990 – present |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Role | Pilot Training |
| Part of | Air Education and Training Command 19th Air Force 47th Flying Training Wing 47th Operations Group |
| Garrison/HQ | Laughlin Air Force Base |
| Nickname(s) | Skeeters (World War II) |
| Motto(s) | Vigilantia est Pax Latin Vigilance is Peace |
| Engagements | World War II *North African Campaign *Operation Husky * Operation Avalanche *Italian Campaign *Operation Dragoon |
| Decorations | Distinguished Unit Citation Air Force Outstanding Unit Award |
| Insignia | |
| 87th Flying Training Squadron emblem (approved 12 February 1969) | |
| 87th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron emblem (approved 16 July 1956 | |
| 87th Fighter Squadron emblem | |
The squadron is one of the oldest in the United States Air Force, its origins dating to 18 August 1917 when it was organized at Selfridge Field, Mount Clemens, Michigan as a pilot training Squadron during World War I. The squadron saw combat during World War II, and became part of Air Defense Command, later Aerospace Defense Command and finally Tactical Air Command during the Cold War.
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