VT-1

VT-1, or Training Squadron One, is a United States Navy training unit established in 1960 at Naval Air Station Saufley Field, Florida. Its primary mission was to provide basic and intermediate flight training for student naval aviators, initially utilizing the T-34 Mentor and later the T-44 Pegasus and T-6 Texan II aircraft. Over the decades, VT-1 has played a crucial role in preparing thousands of Navy, Marine Corps, and allied pilots for advanced flight training and operational service. The squadron is renowned for its professionalism, safety record, and significant contribution to naval aviation training.