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Video by Master Sgt. Robert Jennings

303d Fighter Squadron: History and Origins

442d Fighter Wing

Sept. 2, 2022 | 19:20

The 303d Fighter Squadron has a long heritage, dating back to the 303d Troop Carrier Squadron in World War II. We spoke with some of pilots involved in the conversion of the squadron from C-130s to A-10s, and who have flown the A-10 and commanded the squadron since 1980s.

Credits: This video includes footage from the National Archives (https://catalog.archives.gov/); Gunsmoke '91, a production of the 442d Tactical Fighter Wing Public Affairs; and Grunts in the Sky, an documentary produced by Senior Airman Daniel Negrete about 303 FS activities in Afghanistan in 2014.

Music: Serene Horizon by Jean-Phillipe Ichard, published by Koka Media, Universal Production Music France
Dive Deeper by Liam Joseph Hennessy published by Ninja Tune Production Music