Pioneer Jet Avaitors of the Korean War
[Large Marker]
Dedicated to the Pioneer Jet Aviators of the Korean War During the 50th Anniversary Commemoration and the Illinois State Convention of the KWVA, Deptember 15, 2002
[Lower Marker]
U.S.A.F. F-86 Saber Jet
This aircraft represents the F-86 flown by Lt. J.W. Hegeler U.S.A.F. during the Korean War stationed at K-13 Suwon South Korea from Christmas Eve 1952 to November 1953.
Lt. Hegeler flew 70 combat missions with the 25th Fighter Intercepter Squadron, 51st Fighter Intercepter Wing U.S.A.F.
Marker is on North Bowman Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Courtesy hmdb.org
