47th Fighter Squadron

The 47th Fighter Squadron is a United States Air Force Reserve unit with a distinguished history dating back to its activation in 1941. Initially established as the 47th Pursuit Squadron, it served with distinction in the Pacific Theater during World War II, flying P-39 Airacobras and later P-38 Lightnings. The squadron was inactivated after the war but reactivated during the Cold War, transitioning through various aircraft and missions. Today, based at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, the 47th Fighter Squadron operates the A-10 Thunderbolt II, providing close air support training and operational capability to the Air Force Reserve Command.