25th Flying Training Squadron Northrop T-38C Talon 67-14858/VN heads a line of three training aircraft on the flightline at Vance AFB (OK).
The 25th Flying Training Squadron, named the "Shooters", is part of the 71st Flying Training Wing based at Vance. The squadron operates some 45 T-38 Talon aircraft while conducting flight training. The Talons are a tool in the Undergraduate Pilot Training (UPT) syllabus allowing USAF and international pilots to go on and fly fighter or bomber aircraft.
Founded in February 1943, the Shooters recently celebrated their eightieth anniversary.
Photo by USAF