509th Parachute Infantry Battalion Reenactment Group

Another great year at Airventure in Osh Kosh, WI. with EAA Warbirds of America, a great organization dedicated to promote the preservation of ex-military aircraft.…

The 509th said goodbye to our friends and brother Doug Holaway after a courageous battle with cancer. Doug was known by many in the reenacting community as a fun, light-hearted, generous man, whose presence will be deeply missed for a …

“What’s with the beret? Are you British?” These are two very common questions regarding the 509th. The fact is the 509th was the first American unit to wear a beret. After arriving in England the battalion trained heavily with the …

The 509th was well represented this year at EAA Airveture 2010 in Oshkosh, WI. There were numerous opportunities to meet up with old friends in the Warbirds section as well as make new friends. Highlights include acting as Honor Guard …

The 509th was invited to Heritage Woods of Batavia, IL, and assisted living community to participate in their annual picnic, this year’s theme theme being World War Two.  The community is home to many veterans, including WWII so it was …

Members of the 509th spent Memorial Day marching in parade in Rockford, IL.  It is always an honor to pay tribute to those who paid the ultimate sacrifice serving our nation.  Check out the news broadcast from Channel 23, you …

Photos from 2009, WWII Days, hosted by Midway Village in Rockford, Illinois.

Some 3,000 men served with the 509th during the course of World War II. Along with the storied history of the battalion these men earned many honors, including: …

In 2008 the 509th was approached by filmmaker Jerry LaBuy to play a role in his movie Collinsville.

Check out some photos from EAA Airshow from 2009.