Raytheon Beechcraft T-6B Texan II #3

Training Squadron TWO-EIGHT was commissioned on May 1, 1960. During the 1960's, as the demand for fixed wing maritime pilots increased, so did the... more

by Arthur Eggers

Title

Raytheon Beechcraft T-6B Texan II #3

Artist

Arthur Eggers

Medium

Digital Art - Color Print

Description

Training Squadron TWO-EIGHT was commissioned on May 1, 1960. During the 1960's, as the demand for fixed wing maritime pilots increased, so did the scope and responsibility of Training Squadron TWO-EIGHT. The squadron continued to train Advanced Maritime Student Naval Aviators in the T-44A aircraft until 1990, at which time CNATRA directed the squadron to change its mission and become the first Instructor Training Squadron. VT-28 then assumed the responsibility for all instructor training within Training Air Wing FOUR, as well as Instructor Standardization, Functional Check Flights, and course curriculum oversight in both the T-34C and the T-44A aircraft. On April 1, 1993, VT-28 changed its mission once again; this time to provide Primary/Intermediate Maritime and Helicopter instruction to Student Naval Aviators while flying the T-34C. The transition to the T-6B began in 2013. With the mission change, a new squadron patch was designed. The new patch depicts the silhouette of a Texas Ranger mounted on a rearing horse. Flying over the Ranger is an aircraft leaving a patriotic contrail. This patch symbolizes the proud tradition of VT-28's nickname and radio call sign, "Ranger," as well as the pride the squadron possesses for its new mission and its country.

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October 10th, 2013