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60th Fighter Squadron
An F-35A Lightning II of the 33rd Fighter Wing maneuvers into position to refuel with a KC-135 Stratotanker
Active
1941–1945; 1946–1971; 1971–2009; 2021-present
Country
United States
Branch
United States Air Force
Role
Fighter
Size
squadron
Part of
Air Combat Command
Nickname(s)
Fighting Crows
Engagements
EAME Theater World War II
Asia-Pacific Theater World War II[1]
Decorations
Distinguished Unit Citation
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
Commanders
Notable commanders
Daniel James, Jr.[1]
Insignia
60th Fighter Squadron emblem[note 1][2]
60th Fighter Squadron emblem[note 2][3]
Military unit
The 60th Fighter Squadron is a United States Air Force unit that is part of the 33d Fighter Wing at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida; It is tasked with training pilots on the Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II.
^ abMusser, James (7 October 2021). "60 Fighter Squadron (AETC)". Air Force Historical Research Agency. Retrieved 19 October 2021.
^Endicott, p. 611
^Mauer, Combat Squadrons, pp. 235-236
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