UPL 26565
IMAGELt. Raymond Hilgenberg from Chicago, IL. flew with the 351st Fighter Squadron/353rd Fighter Group from Oct. 28, 1944 until Feb. 24,1945. Hilgenberg flew a P-51D named "Mr. Gary" when shot down on February 24, 1945 he was KIA. The aircraft was the regular plane of Capt. Gene E. Markham, named after his young son.
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 353rd Fighter Group 351st Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: O-813159
- Highest Rank: Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter pilot with the 353rd , 351st fighter squadron