44-14893 Little Bouncer / Lil Boston Bull

Assigned a/c of Capt. Gordon B. Compton, Also used by 1Lt. Raymond Hilgenberg who flew combat missions in YJ-O/ 44-14893 "Little Bouncer" on Nov. 29th, 1944, Nov. 30th, 1944, Dec. 2nd, 1944.

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Gordon Bryan Compton

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 353rd Fighter Group 351st Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 18039091 / O-665385
  • Highest Rank: Colonel
  • Role/Job: Fighter Pilot

William J Maguire

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 353rd Fighter Group 351st Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: O-790281
  • Highest Rank: Captain
  • Role/Job: Fighter pilot

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Revisions

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Contributorbobbydafan
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Just updating my uncle's history in this a/c.

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Lt. Hilgenberg's Mission Logs

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ContributorEmily
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Aircraft identified by Katy Carter, who's father flew "Little Bouncer"

Serial number obtained from Little Friends

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From the personal collection of Lt. Billy J. Murray