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Welcome Laughlin Air Force Base, home of the 47th Flying Training Wing, the Air Force's largest pilot training base. The history of the wing dates back to 1947. On July 28, 1947 the 47th Bombardment Wing, Light, was designated, with the organization occurring Aug. 15, 1947. Between its organization and 1949, the wing trained in night tactical operations, conducted firepower demonstrations and participated in tactical exercises while flying the A-26, and later, the B-26 aircraft. Read the full history here.

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47th FTW Leadership


Col. Thomas Murphy Commander	Col. Mark Doria Vice Commander	CMSgt. Garry Berry Command Chief

47th FTW Fact Sheets

47th Flying Training Wing
47th Mission Support Group
47th Operations Group
47th Medical Group
47th Maintenance Directorate
84th Flying Training Squadron
85th Flying Training Squadron
86th Flying Training Squadron
87th Flying Training Squadron

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Laughlin Aircraft

T-6A Texan II

The T-6A Texan II is a single-engine, two-seat primary trainer designed to train Joint Primary Pilot Training, or JPPT, students in basic flying skills common to U.S. Air Force and Navy pilots. Read full factsheet

T-38 Talon
T-38C Talon

The T-38 Talon is a twin-engine, high-altitude, supersonic jet trainer used in a variety of roles because of its design, economy of operations, ease of maintenance, high performance and exceptional safety record. Air Education and Training Command is the primary user of the T-38 for joint specialized undergraduate pilot training. Read full factsheet

T-1A Jayhawk

The T-1A Jayhawk is a medium-range, twin-engine jet trainer used in the advanced phase of specialized undergraduate pilot training for students selected to fly airlift or tanker aircraft. Read full factsheet