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===Air Defense Command===
===Air Defense Command===
The 84th served as part of the occupation forces until it transferred to the United States in June 1947, where it eventually assumed an air defense mission. In November 1948 the squadron transitioned to flying the [[F-84 Thunderjet]]. Since that time the unit has had the [[F-94 Starfire|F-94B]], F-94C, all operational models of the [[F-89 Scorpion|F-89]], the [[F-101 Voodoo|F-101B]] and the [[F-106 Delta Dart|F-106]].<ref name="84 FTS Fact Sheet"/>
The 84th served as part of the occupation forces until it transferred to the United States in June 1947, where it eventually assumed an air defense mission. Assigned to [[Air Defense Command]] and initially equipped with [[P-51 Mustang]]s assigned to [[Hamilton AFB]], California with a mission for the air defense of [[San Francisco]] and the Bay Area. Upgraded to [[F-84D Thunderjet]] jet aircraft in 1949; equipped with first-generation [[F-89B Scorpion]]s in 1951. <ref name="84 FTS Fact Sheet"/>


The Scorpion was difficult to fly, costly to maintain, and was subject to mishaps. Was re-equipped with the [[F-94C Starfire]] in 1953 which it flew throughout the balance of the 1950s, acquiring newer F-94Ds in 1956 and the F-94J in 1957.<ref name="84 FTS Fact Sheet"/>
In 1966, F-101s were featured in the film [[The Russians Are Coming, the Russians Are Coming]].

On 1960 received the new McDonnell [[F-101B Voodoo]] supersonic interceptor, and the F-101F operational and conversion trainer. The two-seat trainer version was equipped with dual controls, but carried the same armament as the F-101B and were fully combat-capable. In 1966, F-101s were featured in the film [[The Russians Are Coming, the Russians Are Coming]]. The F-101Bs were being along to the [[Air National Guard]] and 1968 and replaced by [[F-106 Delta Dart]]s. <ref name="84 FTS Fact Sheet"/>

Moved to [[Castle AFB]], California in 1973 as part of the shutdown of Hamilton AFB, Inactivated in 1981 as the interceptor mission was being transferred to the Air National Guard.<ref name="84 FTS Fact Sheet"/>


===Tactical Air Command===
===Tactical Air Command===

Revision as of 16:19, 6 November 2011

84th Flying Training Squadron [1]
84th Flying Training Squadron Patch
Active9 February 1942 - 18 October 1945
20 August 1946 - 27 February 1987
2 April 1990 - 1 October 1992
1 October 1998 - Present
CountryUnited States
BranchUnited States Air Force
TypePilot Training
Part ofAir Education and Training Command
19th Air Force
47th Flying Training Wing
47th Operations Group
Garrison/HQLaughlin Air Force Base
EngagementsOperation Overlord
Operation Market Garden
Battle of the Bulge
Operation Plunder
Decorations DUC
AFOUA
84th Flying Training Squadron T-6 Texan II
84th FIS McDonnell F-101B-120-MC Voodoo Serial 59-0461 at Ent AFB, Colorado in 1964
Convair F-106A-90-CO Delta Dart Serial 57-2504 of the 84th FIS. This aircraft served in ADC and later ADTAC for many years until being retired in 1988, then being expended as a QF-106 drone on 2 August 1993.
F-94 Starfire of the 84th Fighter Interceptor Squadron
84th Fighter Interceptor Squadron F-84D 48–750, about 1950.
84th FIS (Air Defense Command)

The 84th Flying Training Squadron (84 FTS) is part of the 47th Flying Training Wing based at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. It operates T-6 Texan II aircraft conducting flight training.

History

World War II

The squadron was first activated in 1942, as the 84th Fighter Interceptor Squadron. Soon after its activation the US Army transferred the squadron to England where it lost a majority of its pilots and planes to the American war effort in North Africa.During the war the 84th flew missions ranging from bomber escort, ground attack, counter-air, and close air support.[2]

In April 1943, the unit was involved in its first combat mission in North Africa. In June 1944, the 84th supported the Allied landings at Normandy and directly contributed to the breakthrough at Saint-Lô in July 1944. In September 1944, the squadron contributed to the Allied victory in the Arnhem-Nijmegen airborne landings; notably, they suppressed numerous ground positions during the airborne assault and were credited with saving scores of American and British troop transports. For this action the 84th received the Distinguished Unit Citation.[2]

In December 1944 the 84th began flying the P-51 Mustang. They used their new plane very successfully and on 10 April destroyed 58 aircraft on the ground earning the 84th its second Distinguished Unit Citation. In April 1944 the 84th flew its last combat mission escorting British bombers on their way to Hitler's "Eagles Nest". The squadron completed three years overseas and was credited with 260 German aircraft destroyed.[2]

Air Defense Command

The 84th served as part of the occupation forces until it transferred to the United States in June 1947, where it eventually assumed an air defense mission. Assigned to Air Defense Command and initially equipped with P-51 Mustangs assigned to Hamilton AFB, California with a mission for the air defense of San Francisco and the Bay Area. Upgraded to F-84D Thunderjet jet aircraft in 1949; equipped with first-generation F-89B Scorpions in 1951. [2]

The Scorpion was difficult to fly, costly to maintain, and was subject to mishaps. Was re-equipped with the F-94C Starfire in 1953 which it flew throughout the balance of the 1950s, acquiring newer F-94Ds in 1956 and the F-94J in 1957.[2]

On 1960 received the new McDonnell F-101B Voodoo supersonic interceptor, and the F-101F operational and conversion trainer. The two-seat trainer version was equipped with dual controls, but carried the same armament as the F-101B and were fully combat-capable. In 1966, F-101s were featured in the film The Russians Are Coming, the Russians Are Coming. The F-101Bs were being along to the Air National Guard and 1968 and replaced by F-106 Delta Darts. [2]

Moved to Castle AFB, California in 1973 as part of the shutdown of Hamilton AFB, Inactivated in 1981 as the interceptor mission was being transferred to the Air National Guard.[2]

Tactical Air Command

In July 1981 the squadron was redesignated the 84th Fighter Interceptor Training Squadron and received a fleet of T-33s to train in, specializing in electronic counter-countermeasures training. It participated in live flying exercises as targets for various air divisions and for the F-15 Eagles of the 49th Tactical Fighter Wing. The squadron also flew target missions for the weapons controller training program until early 1987 when it was deactivated.[2]

Modern era

In April 1990 the squadron was resurrected to meet the increased demand for pilots. The 84th was designated a Flying Training Squadron and joined the 85th Flying Training Squadron in training pilots in the T-37 Tweet at Laughlin Air Force Base. Again yielding to changes in pilot production the squadron was inactivated in October 1992. In 1998 pilot production increased again and the 84 FTS was reactivated on 1 October 1998.[2]

Operations[1]

Lineage[1]

  • 84th Pursuit Squadron (Interceptor) (1942)
  • 84th Pursuit Squadron (Interceptor) (Twin Engine) (1942)
  • 84th Fighter Squadron (Twin Engine) (1942–1943)
  • 84th Fighter Squadron (1943–1944)
  • 84th Fighter Squadron, Single Engine (1944–1948)
  • 84th Fighter Squadron, Jet (1948–1950)
  • 84th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron (1950–1981)
  • 84th Fighter Interceptor Training Squadron (1981–1990)
  • 84th Flying Training Squadron (1990–Present)

Assignments[1]

Bases stationed[1]

Aircraft

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References

Public Domain This article incorporates public domain material from the Air Force Historical Research Agency

  1. ^ a b c d e f AFHRA 84 FTS Page
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i 84 FTS Fact Sheet
  • A Handbook of Aerospace Defense Organization 1946 - 1980, by Lloyd H. Cornett and Mildred W. Johnson, Office of History, Aerospace Defense Center, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado
  • Maurer, Maurer. Combat Squadrons of the Air Force: World War II. Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama: Office of Air Force History, 1982.
  • USAF Aerospace Defense Command publication, The Interceptor, January 1979 (Volume 21, Number 1).

See also

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