33rd Flying Training Squadron
| 33d Flying Training Squadron | |
|---|---|
Formation of T-6A Texan IIs from Vance AFB | |
| Active | 1940–1963; 1990–1992; 1998–present |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Role | Pilot Training |
| Part of | Air Education and Training Command |
| Garrison/HQ | Vance Air Force Base |
| Engagements | Southwest Pacific Theater Korean War |
| Decorations | Distinguished Unit Citation Air Force Outstanding Unit Award Philippine Republic Presidential Unit Citation Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation |
| Insignia | |
| 33d Flying Training Squadron emblem (approved 21 July 1988) | |
| Emblem of the World War II 33d Bomb Squadron emblem (approved 10 Apr 1941) | |
The 33rd Flying Training Squadron is a United States Air Force squadron based at Vance Air Force Base near Enid, Oklahoma. It is a part of the 71st Flying Training Wing.
The squadron was established as a medium bomber unit on Bolos, Marauders, and later B-25 Mitchells. It became a heavy bomber squadron in February 1944, and was later equipped with B-29s and B-47s before being inactivated in 1963. Just under thirty years later, it was reactivated as a flying training squadron.