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David Hill

Name : David Hill Died : 11th October 2007 Air Victories : 18.25

Tex Hill was born in Korea on 13th July 1915. Tex Hill graduated as a Naval Aviator in 1939, and after serving as a Navy Pilot, Tex Hill volunteered for the A.V.G., becoming Squadron Leader in the 2nd Sqn (Panda Bears) until disbandment in 1942, by which time he had 12.25 air victories, making him the second highest ranking Ace in the American Volunteer Group. He remained in China, as the first squadron commander of the 75th F S /23rd F G before returning to the U.S. He went back to China to command the 23rd F G, increasing his total to 18.25 victories. In late 1943 he led a group of 30 aircraft on the first strike against Formosa. During this mission, 42 enemy aircraft were confirmed destroyed, with a possible 12 more, while all 30 aircraft under Tex Hill's command returned safely. Returning to the US, he commanded the 412th Fighter Group, the first jet aircraft group. Here, he flew P-80 Shooting Stars and YP-59 Airacomets. His decorations include a Distinguished Service Cross, Silver Star, Legion of Merit, 4 Distinguished Flying Crosses, 2 Air Medals, 2 Presidential Unit Citations, 6 decorations awarded by China, and a Distinguished Flying Cross from the UK. Sadly, Tex Hill died on 11th October 2007.

Artwork signed by this Pilot or Aircrew

Chennault's Flying Tigers by Robert Taylor.

Clipped Signature - Tex Hill.

Shark Sighting by John D Shaw.

Fighting Tigers by Robert Taylor.

Summer of 42 by John D Shaw.

Flying Tiger by Nicolas Trudgian. (APB)

Tiger Fire by Nicolas Trudgian.

Flying Tigers - The Stuff of Legend by Robert Taylor.

America Strikes Back by Robert Taylor

Spoiling the Party by Stan Stokes.

Artwork featuring the mounted signature of this Pilot or Aircrew

Opening Sky by Robert Taylor. (AP)

Aircraft for : David Hill
A list of all aircraft associated with David Hill. A profile page including a list of all art prints for the aircraft is available by clicking the aircraft name.
Aircraft	Info
Airacomet Click the name above to see prints featuring Airacomet aircraft. Manufacturer : Bell	Airacomet (YP-59)
Shooting Star Click the name above to see prints featuring Shooting Star aircraft. Manufacturer : Lockheed	Shooting Star (P-80), (RF-80), (T-33)
Warhawk Click the name above to see prints featuring Warhawk aircraft. Manufacturer : Curtiss Production Began : 1938 Retired : 1958 Number Built : 13738	Warhawk P-40

Squadrons for : David Hill
A list of all squadrons known to have been served with by David Hill. A profile page is available by clicking the squadron name.
Squadron	Info
23rd Fighter Group Country : US Click the name above to see prints featuring aircraft of 23rd Fighter Group	23rd Fighter Group Full profile not yet available.
412th Fighter Group Country : US Click the name above to see prints featuring aircraft of 412th Fighter Group	412th Fighter Group Later became the 1st Fighter Group.
75th Fighter Squadron Country : US Click the name above to see prints featuring aircraft of 75th Fighter Squadron	75th Fighter Squadron Full profile not yet available.
American Volunteer Group Country : US (AVG) Financially backed by China to defend against Japanese attack, prior to American entering the war. Pilots awarded $500 bounty for each aircraft destroyed. Click the name above to see prints featuring aircraft of American Volunteer Group	American Volunteer Group Full profile not yet available.
VB-4 Country : US (AVG) Financially backed by China to defend against Japanese attack, prior to American entering the war. Pilots awarded $500 bounty for each aircraft destroyed. Click the name above to see prints featuring aircraft of VB-4	VB-4 Full profile not yet available.
VS-41 Country : US (AVG) Financially backed by China to defend against Japanese attack, prior to American entering the war. Pilots awarded $500 bounty for each aircraft destroyed. Click the name above to see prints featuring aircraft of VS-41	VS-41 Full profile not yet available.
VT-3 Country : US (AVG) Financially backed by China to defend against Japanese attack, prior to American entering the war. Pilots awarded $500 bounty for each aircraft destroyed. Click the name above to see prints featuring aircraft of VT-3	VT-3 Full profile not yet available.

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