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HU-1 Squadron Patches
History of HT-8 Eight Ballers
In July 1960, the designation system was again changed and on 1 July 1960 HTG-1 NAAS Ellyson field, Pensacola, Fl., was re-designated as the eighth training squadron of the Naval Air Basic Training Command bearing the designation; Helicopter Training Squadron EIGHT (HT-8). HT-8 is still currently active at NAS Whiting Field, Milton Fl.