South Africa Air Force - 2nd - ( w/18th FB wing) - Korean War
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Entry: 81987 SOUTH AFRICA AIR FORCE - 2ND - ( W/18TH FB WING) - KOREAN WAR |
MISSING IN ACTION |
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| MIKE BARBER wrote on February 4, 2012 City and State: AUCKLAND Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My wife a korean war baby, was born shortly before her father Capt Badenhorst was declared missing in action while leading a low level recconaissance mission over the Sinanju Pah to Eongju Road Korea, the 4 aircaft in the squadron were all mustangs, Capt Badenhorst was hit by heavy flack and his aircraft burst into flames then crashed into the village of Sinanju, unfortunately due to the heavy flack his compatriots could not confirm if by some chance he managed to escape the wreck, therefore he has been declared missing in action by the Foreign Service of the USA letter dated 15th October 1952, unfortunately this declaration has meant that the family never had final closure. Capt Badenhorst received the DFC, The Air Medal and three Oak leaf clusters from the USA. Keywords: Captain W.J.J. Badenhorst AFC No2 Flying Cheetahs squadron |
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Entry: 80397 SOUTH AFRICA AIR FORCE - 2ND - ( W/18TH FB WING) - KOREAN WAR |
I AM AN ARCHITECTURE STUDENTS DESIGNING A WAR MEMORIAL IN KOREA |
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| ERICA WILLIAMSON wrote on September 16, 2011 City and State: CHEONAN Unit: Service or Relationship: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: I am a South African national and am currently completing my masters degree in architecture at a University in South Korea. I am doing my thesis design project and want to dedicate this document to the South African Soldiers who fought in the Korean War. I will be designing a memorial museum for these individuals. I am on the lookout for any information that would help me find a relevant site in South Korea. Or just anything that would help me gain some inspiration or insight into the lives of these people. The Korean war is still a sensitive topic in this country and I think to bring some awareness to Koreans and to the world through architecture would be of benefit to all. Keywords: |
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Entry: 72351 SOUTH AFRICA AIR FORCE - 2ND - ( W/18TH FB WING) - KOREAN WAR |
LT.JEAN DE WET 2SQUAD KOREA WAR |
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| PAMELA BRAAK wrote on November 14, 2009 City and State: PRETORIA GA Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I WOULD REALLY LIKE TO CONTACT ANYONE WHO KNEW MY FATHER AS HE DIED IN 1964 WHEN I WAS ONLY 7 YRS OLD AND I HAVE A GREAT INTEREST IN WHAT HE DID IN KOREAN WAR AS HE WAS AWARDED SO MANY MEDALS INCLUDING THE DFC I AM SO PROUD OF HIM AND HIS LOGBOOKS ARE SO INTERESTING HE WAS LT JEAN DE WET OF 2 SQUADRON SAAF I WOULD REALLY APPRECEATE HEARING FROM ANYONE WHO MIGHT REMEMBER HIM THANK YOU SO MUCH Keywords: malobola sabre |
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Entry: 70858 SOUTH AFRICA AIR FORCE - 2ND - ( W/18TH FB WING) - KOREAN WAR |
HELLO FROM AMERICA |
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| DAVID P. FRIZELL wrote on July 10, 2009 City and State: SAN ANGELO TX Unit: 18TH FIGHTER-BOMBER GROUP Service or Relationship: AIR FORCE VETERAN Comments: While at K-46, I served as Armament Officer for the 12th Fighter-Bomber Squadron as a 2nd. Lt., USAF. We moved to K-55 when its construction was completed and soon "stood-down" while the transition was made from F-51 aircraft to F-86's. I then served (as a 1st. Lt.) as supervisor of the Group's consolidated Radar/Gunsight maintenance organization. About a third of my 60 people were from 2 Squadron, South African Air Force. These airmen were among the finest, best trained, most disciplined, and technnically competent with whom I ever had the pleasure to work. My "right hand" was SAAF Flight Sgt. Jock Meyers, to whom I will be eternally grateful. Keywords: K-46 and K-55 |
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Entry: 67122 SOUTH AFRICA AIR FORCE - 2ND - ( W/18TH FB WING) - KOREAN WAR |
IVAN HOTZHAUSEN |
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| KEVIN REYNOLDS SR. wrote on September 7, 2008 City and State: WITBANK MH Unit: Service or Relationship: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: Ivan was in Korea with SAAF 2 Cheetah Squadron and flew Sabres with my uncle Capt AD (Tony) Lawarenson. I would very much like to make contact with Ivan Kevin Reynolds Keywords: Ivan Holtzhausen |
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Entry: 65368 SOUTH AFRICA AIR FORCE - 2ND - ( W/18TH FB WING) - KOREAN WAR |
DES WELTHAGEN |
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| PAULA MARNITZ wrote on April 23, 2008 City and State: CAPE TOWN SA NA Unit: NA Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My dad, a volunteer Armourer in Korea, passed away on 20 March 2008. He was so proud of his service in Korea and equally proud of the South African and American pilots. He spoke so highly of the US forces. He said they were so kind and shared their warm clothes and their rations with the South Africans. My Dad was 75 when he died and I miss him. I don't think I told him that he did a great job in Korea when he was only 18 or 19. So I want everyone to know that he was a great man and he was very proud of his achievments in Korea. Yours Paula Marnitz Keywords: |
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Entry: 61991 SOUTH AFRICA AIR FORCE - 2ND - ( W/18TH FB WING) - KOREAN WAR |
LOOKING FOR JOSEPH ROACH |
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| DES WELTHAGEN wrote on August 17, 2007 City and State: Unit: 2 SQUADRON SAAF Service or Relationship: AIR FORCE VETERAN Comments: Would like to get hold of an old friend who served in Korea with me. His name is Joe Roach, he was drafted and was US air force support personel. He was from NY and if still alive must be in his mid seventies. Keywords: 2 Squadron South African Air Force Korea, K55 |
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Entry: 52358 SOUTH AFRICA AIR FORCE - 2ND - ( W/18TH FB WING) - KOREAN WAR |
KOREAN SERVICE MEDAL FOR POST CONFLICT 1955 TO PRESENT |
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| CHRISTIAAN VAN DER VOORT wrote on July 30, 2005 City and State: JOHANNESBURG Unit: SUD AFRIKAN FORCES KOREAN CONFLICT Service or Relationship: OTHER Comments: in regardes to many inquires of said korean service medal ... i suggest that there be a coalition of korean veterans world wide formed each with it,s own charter and setting it,s own by -laws ...in an attempt to receive sayd k.s.m medal i wish you well ... i was awarded mine in 1951 .. I MUST HOWEVER MENTION THAT DUE TO MUCH CONTROVERSY SURRONDING the recent shake up in the united nations leadership i would suggest that any interested parties make application in person at united nations headquaters and address the assembly there in person signed christiaan van der voort sud afrika korean war veteran .... Keywords: |
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Entry: 52153 SOUTH AFRICA AIR FORCE - 2ND - ( W/18TH FB WING) - KOREAN WAR |
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| HANNETJIE FINUCANE wrote on July 21, 2005 City and State: SASOLBURG FS Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Keywords: Looking for some things on Mr Clement Finucane For family tree my Father in law |
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Entry: 45862 SOUTH AFRICA AIR FORCE - 2ND - ( W/18TH FB WING) - KOREAN WAR |
KOREA 1950 SAAF |
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| MANIE HOUGH wrote on September 18, 2004 City and State: ZA Unit: Service or Relationship: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: ssagent was 1950 in korea a j j barnard at voortrekerhogte Keywords: |
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Entry: 45357 SOUTH AFRICA AIR FORCE - 2ND - ( W/18TH FB WING) - KOREAN WAR |
MISS MARUNOUCHI |
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| NOEL MURPHY wrote on August 21, 2004 City and State: TOOWOOMBA QL Unit: Service or Relationship: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: Can anyone help me with the serial number of Miss Marunouchi or the bauer number? Keywords: |
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Entry: 45156 SOUTH AFRICA AIR FORCE - 2ND - ( W/18TH FB WING) - KOREAN WAR |
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| KELVIN HOPKINS. wrote on August 11, 2004 City and State: JO,BURG Unit: Service or Relationship: UNITED NATIONS VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Keywords: |
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Entry: 41145 SOUTH AFRICA AIR FORCE - 2ND - ( W/18TH FB WING) - KOREAN WAR |
LOFTY LANCE |
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| ROD DEAN wrote on February 22, 2004 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: I had the great pleasure to be taught to fly in the RAF by one "Lofty" Lance - a South African gentleman who, I believe, had flown the Mustang with the SAAF in Korea. This was followed by a time in the RCAF, the RAF and, finally, the RAAF where, regretably, Lofty was killed flying a helicopter in Vietnam. I am writing a short article on my association with Lofty and would welcome any memories/photographs (electronic copies will be fine) etc. that I might add to my own material. Lofty always said that if you are going to have a crash, have it in a Mustang and I understand he a couple of "interesting" incidents in Korea - any photographs of those would be very welcome. Please contact me on rod_dean79@hotmail.com. Many thanks. Rod Dean Keywords: "Lofty" Lance - South African Air Force |
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Entry: 40919 SOUTH AFRICA AIR FORCE - 2ND - ( W/18TH FB WING) - KOREAN WAR |
WHO FLEW 'MISS MARUNOUCHI' #361? |
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| RONALD W. (RON) BLAIR wrote on February 15, 2004 City and State: WORDEN IL Unit: Service or Relationship: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: Keywords: |
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Entry: 38536 SOUTH AFRICA AIR FORCE - 2ND - ( W/18TH FB WING) - KOREAN WAR |
2 SDN SABRE DRIVERS |
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| JONATHAN STRICKLAND wrote on November 21, 2003 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: I am working on a DVD documentary about the F-86. I have some footage of 2 Squadron SAAF F-86 Sabres and would like to interview a vet from that unit who served in 1953. Keywords: 2 Squadron, SAAF, F-86, Sabre, Cheetah |
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Entry: 37878 SOUTH AFRICA AIR FORCE - 2ND - ( W/18TH FB WING) - KOREAN WAR |
LOOKING FOR VETERANS OF THE KOREAN WAR |
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| DESMOND WELTHAGEN wrote on October 29, 2003 City and State: CAPE TOWN WC Unit: 2 SQUADRON. SOUTH AFRICAN AIRFORCE Service or Relationship: UNITED NATIONS VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I Would like to meet up with British Korean war veterans, specifically in the south of England during November and December this year while travelling. Would like to attend gatherings and memorials for Korean war veterans. Thanks Des Welthagen Cape Town South Africa Keywords: Stationed at K55, Wonju, Tagu, 2 Squadron, P 51 Mustangs, F 86 E Sabres, 18th fighter bomber wing of the 5th US Airforce. Low level US ground support bombing 1952 to 1953 |
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Entry: 33694 SOUTH AFRICA AIR FORCE - 2ND - ( W/18TH FB WING) - KOREAN WAR |
GEORGE HUTTON KROHN |
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| ROBIN NORTON wrote on April 19, 2003 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My step-father's (Guy Hutton Norton) cousin was George Hutton Krohn who was shot down, missing in action, whilst flying a F51(P51)Mustang in Korea, having survived Wartime operational service in WW2 flying Spitfires it was a sad end to his life to be killed attacking a bridge in Korea. I would be interested to know if the family still has his medals, safe within the family, and if anyone has a photograph of him and his aircraft at any time in his career with the SAAF. In 1999 I had a flight in a P51, even at 300 knots it seemed VERY slow flying low level down the runway at Bruntingthorpe in the UK, the pilot that day was Paul Morgan, sadly killed in a landing accident in his Sea Fury, Paul Morgan's company supplies the engines for the Mercedes Formula One cars. PS. This is an interesting site. For anyone interested in Rhodesian aviation go to www.a2oxford.info Keywords: George Hutton Krohn, 2 Squadron SAAF. Korea |
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Entry: 27614 SOUTH AFRICA AIR FORCE - 2ND - ( W/18TH FB WING) - KOREAN WAR |
FLYING BOOT BADGE |
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| BOB CASON wrote on August 15, 2002 City and State: GARLAND TX Unit: NAS DALLAS, VF705 1940'-50'S Service or Relationship: - Comments: Keywords: |
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Entry: 26423 SOUTH AFRICA AIR FORCE - 2ND - ( W/18TH FB WING) - KOREAN WAR |
SGT FRITZ DITTMER RESCUED USAAF PILOT FR |
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| GEOFF WULFF wrote on June 21, 2002 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: FRIEND OF VETERAN Comments: Want info on crash my uncle and a Sgt Burgers resued a USAAF Mustang pilot aircraft crashed on take off full load of napalm Awarded US Citation? Keywords: |
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Entry: 25662 SOUTH AFRICA AIR FORCE - 2ND - ( W/18TH FB WING) - KOREAN WAR |
LT K.R WHITEHEAD 2 SQN SAAF - KOREA |
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| GREGORY WHITEHEAD wrote on May 22, 2002 City and State: DURBAN Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I am looking for any information/ memories regarding my uncle who served as a pilot in 2 Sqn SAAF flying Mustangs. He was killed in December 1951. He waso apparently shot down on a sortie and then rescued - is there any information regarding this? Both my father and another of his brother's also flew in the SAAF. I did my national service in the SAAF, so the SAAF and finding out about my uncle has a special meaning to me. I would appreciate any information. Thank you Greg Whitehead Keywords: |
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Entry: 19603 SOUTH AFRICA AIR FORCE - 2ND - ( W/18TH FB WING) - KOREAN WAR |
LT. ANGUS ALLEN-WHITE |
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| WAYNE ALLEN-WHITE wrote on September 25, 2001 City and State: CAPE TOWN Unit: 2 SQUADRON Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: my father Angus Allen-White was entitled to wear a caterpiller and a flying boot after been shot down over the sea north africa Would any one know if I could a copy of these badges I need them for a boxmounting I doing with his other medals.His logbook and diaries were given to someone in the 1950's to read but never returned to my mother.It is a long shot but who knows. Keywords: medals ,logbook and diaries LIEUTENANT ANGUS ALLEN-WHITE 2SQUADRON. |
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Entry: 19361 SOUTH AFRICA AIR FORCE - 2ND - ( W/18TH FB WING) - KOREAN WAR |
SAAF MEDALS |
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| JEFF wrote on September 10, 2001 City and State: VA Unit: Service or Relationship: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: I am a private military medal collector and I have an interest in the South African Air Force, in both WWII and Korea. I currently own two groups of medals to members of the SAAF and I would like to expand my collection further. If would like to sell your medals I would like to make an offer. As a member of the US Army I understand the sensitivity of selling ones medals, but I would like to "put it out there" in case any is interested or knows any who may be willing to sell their medals. My intentions would be to only add them to may collection and not to sell them for profit. Thank you for reading my advert. Keywords: |
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Entry: 19053 SOUTH AFRICA AIR FORCE - 2ND - ( W/18TH FB WING) - KOREAN WAR |
LOOKING FOR SON DOUGLAS BISSELL |
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| CHARLES BISSELL wrote on August 29, 2001 City and State: SPIRO OK Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I am looking for my son Douglas Bissell who is in the Airforce stationed somewhere in Korea would Love to here from him Keywords: |
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Entry: 16368 SOUTH AFRICA AIR FORCE - 2ND - ( W/18TH FB WING) - KOREAN WAR |
NO 2 SAAF SQN IN KOREA |
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| PIET VAN SCHALKWYK wrote on May 6, 2001 City and State: LYTTELTON Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Hallo everybody. My father served as a SAAF pilot with No 2 Sqn in Korea. I am a retired SAAF pilot and currently a friend and myself are publishing a series of magazines on South African Colours and Markings. This is mainly aimed at modellers and historians. I would appreciate any assistance that everybody can give on names that were painted on the No 2 Sqn Mustangs. I further have three unidentified Sabres, of which I know the names, but not the codes and serial letters. These were "Naughty Nelly", "Unjust Bruno" and "Viola". I would greatly appreciate any assistance in tying up the serial numbers and code letters of these aircraft. I would further appreciate any photographs that anybody would be prepared to supply of No 2 Sqn aircraft and equipment for use in the magazine. Any interested persons could please contact me at the e-mail address. Photographs will be returned to senders, if required, or I could use scans of the photographs. We are working on a Korea Memorial issue, that will contain both aircraft types, some uniform information and some ground support equipment information. Thanks in advance, looking forward to hear from people involved in this very important time in the SAAF's history. Piet van Schalkwyk. Keywords: Aircraft |
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Entry: 13161 SOUTH AFRICA AIR FORCE - 2ND - ( W/18TH FB WING) - KOREAN WAR |
NEWS OF L.W PARSONSON |
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| MICHAEL STEYN wrote on November 22, 2000 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My Grandfather Laurence Parsonson, whom I never had the opportunity of getting to know, died in 1952 with the 2nd in Korea. I have been scouring the net for news on his time in Korea as well as to try and establish how he died, but have had little success. Does anyone out there have any news for me? I would be most eager to hear from you. Keywords: Parsonson |
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Entry: 12613 SOUTH AFRICA AIR FORCE - 2ND - ( W/18TH FB WING) - KOREAN WAR |
18TH SUPPLY SQDN(AMMO AREA) |
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| CHARLES R. HUDSON wrote on October 29, 2000 City and State: MARANA AZ Unit: USAF(RETIRED) Service or Relationship: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Looking for anyone who was assigned to the Bomb Dump 1953-54, or anyone else in the squadron. Keywords: 18th Supply Squadron(Bomb Dump) |
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Entry: 11623 SOUTH AFRICA AIR FORCE - 2ND - ( W/18TH FB WING) - KOREAN WAR |
SAAF IN KOREA |
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| LAURENCE HAWKINS wrote on September 11, 2000 City and State: JOHANNESBURG Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My uncle, Tony Lawrenson, (Moms brother) served as a pilot in the Korean war. I would like to hear from any that knew or remembered him, or have any mention of him in memoirs of their own family or friends. I have a few newspaper clippings and photographs which I could forward. Kind regards, Laurence Keywords: SAAF, Tony Lawrenson |
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Entry: 11595 SOUTH AFRICA AIR FORCE - 2ND - ( W/18TH FB WING) - KOREAN WAR |
2 BARS OF THE SA ANTHEM |
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| DARREN OLIVIER wrote on September 10, 2000 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: After 2nd Squadron SAAF's participation in the Korean War, the US apparently plays 2 bars of the South African National Anthem before each parade. I would like to know if it is played at all US parades or if it is played at retreating parades by the USAF unit which was with the SAAF. Keywords: anthem, aircraft, saaf |
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Entry: 10380 SOUTH AFRICA AIR FORCE - 2ND - ( W/18TH FB WING) - KOREAN WAR |
MAJOR JPD BLAAUW SAAF |
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| DIRK LOMBARD wrote on July 16, 2000 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: - Comments: I am looking for any information about Major JPD "Jannie" Blaauw SAAF . He was the OC of 2 Squadron SAAF from 26 July 1951 to 26 September 1951 . He was promoted to the rank of Brigadier in the SAAF sometime after the Korean war. He later settled in Namibia . He also served in 7 Sqdn SAAF during WWII , flying the Hurricane IID. thanks dirk Keywords: Jan Blaauw |
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Entry: 7119 SOUTH AFRICA AIR FORCE - 2ND - ( W/18TH FB WING) - KOREAN WAR |
CAPTAIN CLIFTON COLLINS |
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| STEVE SEARGENT wrote on February 22, 2000 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: I am looking for any imformation however small on this remarkable man who served with 2 Squadron SAAF. Please would anyone who has anything at all to pass on e mail me? I have his medals and want to mount a display about him. He served in WWII as well and was shot down and captured POW in WWII in East Africa later escaping. He then served in West Africa. Thanks in advance. Any expense in connection with this request will be defrayed. Steve Seargent Keywords: |
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Entry: 6444 SOUTH AFRICA AIR FORCE - 2ND - ( W/18TH FB WING) - KOREAN WAR |
SAAF BADGES AND UNIFORMS |
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| MARK NAUDE wrote on January 25, 2000 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: I am seeking WW2/Korean War period brass/gilt SAAF cap and Collar badges to purchase (my grandfather was in the SAAF from 1941 to 1947. I am also interested in obtaining information re SAAF uniforms and insignia worn in Korea. The SAAF adopted blue uniforms for the 1st time in Korea as well as new rank badges etc. I'd appreciate any further information from veterans. Thank you - Baie dankie. Keywords: Badges, SAAF, Uniform |
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Entry: 6443 SOUTH AFRICA AIR FORCE - 2ND - ( W/18TH FB WING) - KOREAN WAR |
HOLD HIM DOWN YOU ZULU WARRIOR... |
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| MARK NAUDE wrote on January 25, 2000 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: I am looking for the words/tune of the song "Hi zigga zimba..." apparently the SAAF or 2 Sqn war-cry. Any information re its origins also appreciated. Thank you. Keywords: Hi zigga zimba, war-cry, 2 Sqn SAAF,flying cheetahs |
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Entry: 5223 SOUTH AFRICA AIR FORCE - 2ND - ( W/18TH FB WING) - KOREAN WAR |
VETERANS OF THE KEROAN NEEE HELP |
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| MERLE PRIDDY wrote on November 22, 1999 City and State: ROWLETT TX Unit: 18 FIGHTER BOMB Service or Relationship: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I Entered the Air Force 10/16/1950 I served in Keroa from Sept 1950 to Sept 1953 I was stationed K10 and K55 Iretired from the Air Force in December 31 1970. The milatry promised Keroan era Retires Life time helth care for life . But now they put you on meda care At age of 65, instead of champus. Us keroan Retires would like your help. thank you Merle S Priddy Usa Air force retired Keywords: It time to go bat for us Keroan Vets |
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Entry: 4978 SOUTH AFRICA AIR FORCE - 2ND - ( W/18TH FB WING) - KOREAN WAR |
HORSE (HOWARD) SIVERTSEN |
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| DIGBY SIVERTSEN wrote on November 15, 1999 City and State: CITY BEACH WA Unit: SAAF NO2 SQUADRON Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I am the son of Thomas Howard Sivertsen who served with the No 2 Squadron SAAF in Korea. I am interested in communicating with those who served with him and enjoyed his company. I have all his logbooks, flying maps and his partially completed narrative of his time in Korea. These give me a lot of facts about his tour of duty, but not too much about the man himself. I was a kid of 3 years old when he was killed in a peace time military flying accidentin 1963, so I don't really know the man. It will be great to fill in the human side of the factual exploits of his life, especially his time in Korea, which was obviously one of his major lifetime experiences. J Digby Sivertsen Keywords: Sivertsen,Horse,P51,SAAF,Cheetah |
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Entry: 4697 SOUTH AFRICA AIR FORCE - 2ND - ( W/18TH FB WING) - KOREAN WAR |
2 SAAF |
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| JAMES SWEENEY wrote on November 10, 1999 City and State: KENILWORTH CAPE TOWN Unit: 2 SQUADRON SOUTH AFRICAN AIR FORCE Service or Relationship: AIR FORCE Comments: Yes I went over to Korea with the original 2 Squadron contingent, but got shot up the backside and was unable to complete my tour. Was on embarcation leave to go back for a tour on F-86s when the war ended. We are now looking forward to the visit of members of the 18th Fighter Wing Association in September. Keywords: |
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Entry: 3563 SOUTH AFRICA AIR FORCE - 2ND - ( W/18TH FB WING) - KOREAN WAR |
2SAAF LT JEAN DE WET |
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| MARK DE WET wrote on August 25, 1999 City and State: CRAMOND AL Unit: 5TH AIR FORCE Service or Relationship: AIR FORCE Comments: My father, Lt Jean de Wet flew for the 5Th under the United Nations Contingent from South Africa. Just want to see if anyone remebers him. PS He flew F-86's Keywords: |
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Entry: 3453 SOUTH AFRICA AIR FORCE - 2ND - ( W/18TH FB WING) - KOREAN WAR |
INFO |
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| JAMES (HORSE) SWEENEY wrote on August 11, 1999 City and State: CAPE TOWN AL Unit: 2SAAF Service or Relationship: AIR FORCE Comments: South African Air Force, 18th Fighter Bomber Wing Keywords: |
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Entry: 2530 SOUTH AFRICA AIR FORCE - 2ND - ( W/18TH FB WING) - KOREAN WAR |
LT.GEN. DENNIS EARP |
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| RYAN WULFSOHN wrote on February 24, 1999 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: Comments: Few people remember the contribution of our South African boys, but No.2 Squadron South African Air Force was there, flying Mustangs and later Sabres , attached to USAF's 18th Fighter Bomber Wing.38 of them died. Our former Chief of Air Force, Lt.gen. Dennis Earp, was a POW for two years.I met him in 1983 just before he retired. E-mail me if you want me to get in touch with him or any other SA vets. Keywords: |
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Entry: 2223 SOUTH AFRICA AIR FORCE - 2ND - ( W/18TH FB WING) - KOREAN WAR |
18TH FBW |
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| JAMES (HORSE) SWEENEY wrote on November 20, 1998 City and State: KENILWORTH CAPE TOWN Unit: Service or Relationship: Comments: SHALL WATCH THIS SITE WITH INTEREST Keywords: |
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South Africa Air Force - 2nd - ( w/18th FB wing) - Korean War
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South Africa
