85th Test and Evaluation Squadron
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The 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron is part of the 53d Wing at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. It conducts testing and evaluation for the F-15 Eagle, F-15E Strike Eagle, and F-16 Fighting Falcon airframes.
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85th Test and Evaluation Squadron | |
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Active | 1942–1947; 1952–1959; 1971–present |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Air Force |
Role | Weapon system testing and evaluation |
Part of | Air Combat Command |
Garrison/HQ | Eglin Air Force Base, Florida |
Nickname(s) | Flying Skulls (World War II)[1] |
Motto(s) | The Globe's Greatest (1953–1959) |
Engagements | Mediterranean Theater of Operations[2] |
Decorations | Distinguished Unit Citation Air Force Outstanding Unit Award[2] |
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85th Test and Evaluation Squadron emblem[lower-alpha 2][2] | |
85 Fighter-Interceptor Sq emblem[lower-alpha 3][3] | |
85th Fighter Squadron emblem[1][lower-alpha 4][2] |
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