David Lee ' Tex' Hill

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:boxing_match
gptkbp:affiliation gptkb:American_Fighter_Aces_Association
gptkb:American_Legion
gptkb:military_officer
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:P-51_Mustang
gptkb:P-40_Warhawk
gptkb:P-47_Thunderbolt
over 500
gptkbp:awards gptkb:Silver_Star
gptkb:Distinguished_Service_Cross
gptkb:Air_Medal
credited with 12 aerial victories
flew over 100 missions
led multiple air raids
gptkbp:birth_date 1920-01-13
gptkbp:birth_place gptkb:San_Antonio,_Texas
gptkbp:burial_place gptkb:Fort_Sam_Houston_National_Cemetery
gptkbp:career_start gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:children gptkb:3
gptkbp:death_date 2007-01-11
gptkbp:education gptkb:University_of_Texas_at_Austin
gptkbp:famous_for combat in the China-Burma-India Theater
gptkbp:first_flight aggressive
gptkbp:full_name David Lee Hill
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label David Lee ' Tex' Hill
gptkbp:influence contributed to the development of air combat strategies.
influenced military aviation tactics.
inspired the film ' Flying Tigers'.
gptkbp:legacy inspired future generations of pilots
gptkbp:military_branch gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:Tex
gptkbp:notable_battle gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:place_of_death gptkb:San_Antonio,_Texas
gptkbp:rank gptkb:Major
gptkbp:retirement_year involved in veteran affairs.
advocated for veterans.
gave speeches on aviation.
mentored young pilots.
participated in air shows.
served as a consultant.
worked in the aviation industry.
wrote about his experiences.
gptkbp:service_years 1941-1945
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Mary_Hill
gptkbp:squadrons gptkb:Flying_Tigers
gptkb:14th_Air_Force
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:20th_Fighter_Group
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6