62nd Fighter Squadron

The 62nd Fighter Squadron, known as the "Spikes," was activated in 1941 and saw distinguished service during World War II, flying P-47 Thunderbolts in the European Theater. The squadron participated in critical missions, including bomber escort, ground attack, and air superiority roles, contributing to the Allied victory. After the war, the 62nd has been inactivated and reactivated several times, adapting to new aircraft and missions during the Cold War and beyond. Today, stationed at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, the squadron serves as a premier training unit for F-35A Lightning II pilots, continuing its legacy of excellence.