"This is where I got my 'roots' for flying," said 1st Lt. They cover contact, final contact, instruments and formation. Pilots are taken through four basic categories of aviation while in the 37 FTS before they can proceed in their training. "One thing is for sure, once they go through the 37 FTS, they will know exactly what they need to operate an aircraft." Jason Loe, 37 FTS director of operations. "Our mission is to produce pilots," said Lt.
It wasn't until 1972 that the squadron was known as the 37 FTS. Originally equipped with propeller fighters, it became one of the first units equipped with the Republic F-84 Thunderjet.įrom 1952 to 1960, the 37th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron', was assigned the mission of defending the northeastern United States. The squadron was active with Air Defense Command in the northeastern United States from 1946 to 1949. It was inactivated after war's end in 1945. The 37th Fighter Squadron saw combat during World War II in the Mediterranean and European Theaters, and was awarded a Distinguished Unit Citation for action over Austria in 1944. What is now the 37 FTS was first established as the 37th Pursuit Squadron in January 1941. The 37 FTS operates the T-6 Texan II aircraft to conduct flight training for beginner pilots. The 37th Flying Training Wing Bengal Tigers are here to show the world what flying is all about. When you hear the roar, try not to flinch. 14th Flying Training Wing Public AffairsĬOLUMBUS AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.
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