UPL 24965
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Russell D. Hilding after receiving his Pilot wings - 1943.
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Units
![The insignia of the 447th Bomb Group.](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/max_650x650/public/freeman/media-395119.jpg?itok=zDTK9bwQ)
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
![The insignia of the 709th Bomb Squadron, 447th Bomb Group.](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/max_650x650/public/freeman/media-395121.jpg?itok=RKd1_Edu)
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
People
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- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 447th Bomb Group 709th Bomb Squadron
- Service Numbers: 16057414 and O-757199
- Highest Rank: Second Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Pilot