UPL 38495
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From Chicago, IL, Lt. Robert M. Borg enlisted on 14 August 1941 and assigned to the 369th Fighter Squadron in April 1943, flying eight missions before his transfer to the 370th Fighter Squadron on 14 January 1944. Lt Borg flew 81 missions with the 370th, primarily in P-47D 42-8566 and then P-51B 42-106749. He completed his combat tour of duty with the 359th Fighter Group on 28 September 1944.
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Units
![Three P-51 Mustangs of the 369th Fighter Squadron, 359th Fighter Group fly together in formation. The aircraft foreground to background are: (IV-P, serial number 44-14543) nicknamed "Precious Pat", piloted by Lieutenant Ralston; (IV-Z, serial number 44-15007) piloted by Lieutenant Klem; and (IV-D, serial number 44-15394). First handwritten caption on reverse: 'November 15 1944- 369th FS Lts. Ralston (P), Klem (Z), [illegible] (D).' Second handwritten caption on reverse: '15/11/44 369th Fighter Squadron, 3](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/teaser_thumb_x2/public/freeman/media-377226.jpg.webp?itok=RQw6Mu-P)
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Fighter
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 359th Fighter Group 369th Fighter Squadron 370th Fighter Squadron
- Service Numbers: 36038434 / O-673982
- Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
- Role/Job: Fighter Pilot
Locations
- Site type: Airfield
Revisions
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ContributorJanet Fogg
ChangesCreated entry with collection, caption, unit associations, person associations and place associations
Sources
Archived by Char Baldridge, Historian, 359th Fighter Group Association.
Posted by Janet Fogg, 359th Fighter Group Association.