| 85th Flying Training Squadron | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Active | 1941–1962; 1972-present |
| Country |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Air Force |
| Role | Pilot Training |
| Part of | Air Education and Training Command |
| Garrison/HQ | Laughlin Air Force Base |
| Engagements | Battle of the Kasserine Pass Operation Husky Operation Avalanche Operation Dragoon[1] |
| Decorations | Distinguished Unit Citation Air Force Outstanding Unit Award[1] |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Lt Col Imran “SHAKA” Khan |
| Insignia | |
| 85th Flying Training Squadron emblem (approved 2 January 1973)[1] |  |
| 85th Bombardment Squadron emblem (approved 9 September 1944)[2] |  |
The 85th Flying Training Squadron is part of the 47th Flying Training Wing based at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. It operates Beechcraft T-6 Texan II aircraft conducting flight training.
- ^ a b c Bailey, Carl E. (10 September 2008). "Factsheet 85 Flying Training Squadron (AETC)". Air Force Historical Research Agency. Retrieved 12 September 2017.
- ^ Maurer, pp. 294-295