509th Fighter Squadron

History of the 405 Fighter Group, 509th Fighter Squadron

Preserving the Legacy of the 509th Squadron

The 509th Fighter Squadron of the 405th Fighter Group was one of the many units of the 9th Tactical Air Force in World War II. The 9th Air Force was a pioneer in the development of Close Air Support. Our website is dedicated to documenting the legacy of the pilots of the 509th Fighter Squadron.

We don’t pretend to know it all. This digital archive invites historians and families alike to contribute information, ensuring every pilot's story is etched into our collective memory of World War II.

The Digital Archive

Fighter Pilots

P-47 Aircraft

Access a curated collection of 509th Fighter Squadron pilots.

A list of 509th Fighter Squadron aircraft.

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