UPL 17051
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Colonel L B Hillsinger, [El Paso, Texas], Who Lost One Of His Legs In The Dieppe, France, Raid Gets Along Well On His Artifical Limb. He Is The First USAAF Officer Permitted To Return To Operational Flying After Losing A Limb. Here, Colonel Hillsinger Is seen leaving his British 'Hawker Hurricane' at Hendon. NARA Ref# 342-FH-3A12427-79115AC.
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People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 61st Troop Carrier Group
- Highest Rank: Colonel
- Role/Job: Pilot
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: Hurricane
- Unit: Headquarters Squadron (VIII Air Force Service Command) VIII Air Force Service Command
Locations
- Site type: Airfield