Danville in Vermilion County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Pioneer Jet Avaitors of the Korean War
Photographed By Al Wolf, September 7, 2008
1. Pioneer Jet Avaitors of the Korean War Marker
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.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, Korean. A significant historical month for this entry is November 1953.
Location. 40° 11.914′ N, 87° 36.166′ W. Marker is in Danville, Illinois, in Vermilion County. Marker is on North Bowman Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Marker located at the entrance of the Vermilion County Airport. Open to the public, with parking easily at hand. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 22633 North Bowman Avenue, Danville IL 61832, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Everyday Heroes (approx. 1.3 miles away); Abraham Lincoln (approx. 3.9 miles away in Indiana); Soldiers of Vermilion County Illinois (approx. 4 miles away); Two Trees Reach for Heaven
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Photographed By Al Wolf, September 7, 2008
2. Small Marker Under the Large Marker
Photographed By Al Wolf, September 7, 2008
3. The F-86's Markings
Photographed By Al Wolf, September 7, 2008
4. Aircraft with Marker
Photographed By Al Wolf, September 7, 2008
5. Entrance to Vermilion County Airport
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 8, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 1,748 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 8, 2008, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
