40th Flight Test Squadron

40th Flight Test Squadron
3247th Test Squadron F-16A Fighting Falcon
Active1940–1970; 1971–1982; --present
Country United States
Branch United States Air Force
RoleFlight Testing
Part ofAir Force Materiel Command
Nickname(s)Fighting Fortieth (1959–1982)
EngagementsSouthwest Pacific Theater
Korean War
DecorationsDistinguished Unit Citation
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
Philippine Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Insignia
40th Flight Test Squadron emblem
40th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron emblem
40th Pursuit Squadron emblem

The 40th Flight Test Squadron is a United States Air Force unit. It is assigned to the 96th Operations Group, based at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida.