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Current Message 25 - March 16, 2003
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Entry: 32819
12th Fighter Bomber Sqdn

FOUND OLD PHOTOGRAPH

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jamie foster wrote on 2003-03-16 04:03:59.0

Comments: found an old photo belonging to my mother of her old boyfriend. He's blonde, dressed in pilot gear?? and standing in front of large shed / building. Left top of bldg says FOXY FEW and other side FITIN - rest is cut off. Small sign above door says 12th ftr. bmr. sqdn, foxy few operations - looks like picture of animal also??? I remember mom talking about old boyfriend that was shot down. She was an airline stewardess for taca / twa in early 50's. Thought someone might really like to have this picture - Thanks!

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Current Message 26 - December 11, 2002
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Entry: 30321
12th Fighter Bomber Sqdn

D.L.HUBBLE, 12TH FBW,53-54

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JACK HUBBLE wrote on 2002-12-11 13:48:00.0

Comments: WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM ANYONE WHO MAY HAVE KNOWN MY DAD, DL (DELMA) HUBBLE; SERVED IN THE 12TH FBW IN 53-54. WE HAVE A COLLECTION OF MUGS WITH THE SQDN LOGO, EACH PERSONALIZED WITH EACH KIDS NAME. DAD RETIRED IN 68 AFTER 26 YEARS (MARINES AND AIR FORCE), PASSED AWAY IN 91.

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Current Message 27 - November 11, 2002
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Entry: 29473
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ANYONE IN K-55 12TH FTR BMR SQDN OR 18TH FTR BMR SQDN 1952-53 OR 51ST MAINT SQDN-JAPAN?

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Pietro A. Mazzarella wrote on 2002-11-11 18:12:36.0

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Current Message 28 - November 11, 2002
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Entry: 29468
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ANYONE IN K-55 12TH FTR BMR SQDN OR 18TH FTR BMR SQDN 1952-53 OR 51ST MAINT SQDN-JAPAN?

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Pietro A. Mazzarella wrote on 2002-11-11 17:05:26.0

Comments: Looking for anyone with information or pictures from anyone attached to the 12th or 18th FTR BMR WING or 51st Maint Sqdn - Japan.

Keywords: F86D Saber Jet Pusan

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Current Message 29 - November 6, 2002
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Entry: 29314
12th Fighter Bomber Sqdn

Capt. R.A. Masterson

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Jim Masterson wrote on 2002-11-06 00:25:45.0

Comments: Did anyone know or fly with Capt. R.A. "Bat" Masterson, F-86, and F-51 pilot with the Foxy Few. His son would like to know more about his time in Korea.

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Current Message 30 - August 19, 2002
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Entry: 27706
12th Fighter Bomber Sqdn

Foxy Few Member

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John Vestal wrote on 2002-08-19 19:15:14.0

Comments: I flew the F-51 on combat missions out of Chinhae and staged out of Soeul Air Base in Korea.

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Current Message 31 - August 2, 2002
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Entry: 27315
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Capt Bruce Ferguson

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Scott Ferguson wrote on 2002-08-02 11:54:07.0

Comments: Looking for information on Bruce H Ferguson who I belive served in the 18th FBS as an F86 pilot.

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Current Message 32 - May 24, 2002
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Entry: 25713
12th Fighter Bomber Sqdn

K-46 Wonju 11/51 - 09/52

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Robert McNish wrote on 2002-05-24 13:21:57.0

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Current Message 33 - May 20, 2002
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Entry: 25607
12th Fighter Bomber Sqdn

I was in WWII and the Korean War.

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Glen Heminger wrote on 2002-05-20 07:57:51.0

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Current Message 34 - April 13, 2002
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Entry: 24713
12th Fighter Bomber Sqdn

Sharkmouth

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Richard Borisch wrote on 2002-04-13 09:20:18.0

Comments: I am an a/c historian looking for info on pilot and crew of 2 Shark -mouth Mustangs. "Was That Too Fast" s# 412843 (FF-943) and s#484870

Keywords: Sharkmouth, Mustang, "Was That Too Fast" Tiger Squadron

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Current Message 35 - January 29, 2002
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Entry: 22743
12th Fighter Bomber Sqdn

12th Sqdn

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floyd lumbattis wrote on 2002-01-29 16:07:24.0

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Current Message 36 - January 19, 2002
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Entry: 22414
12th Fighter Bomber Sqdn

Korea in '52

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Keith Threlkeld wrote on 2002-01-19 00:15:50.0

Comments: I have searched high and low for a man named Joseph Shuhocki. I am certain that the spelling I have is incorrect, so I am hoping that someone out there can steer me in the right direction and help me locate this individual.

I have a very good friend that has shared many stories with me about the Korean war and this name keeps coming up. I thought it would be a nice surprise from me to him to find this man and perhaps put the two of them in touch somehow.

Any help would be greatly appreciated Thank you

Keith

Keywords: 18th Fighter-bomber wing 12th Fighter-bomber squadron

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Current Message 37 - December 23, 2001
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Entry: 21699
12th Fighter Bomber Sqdn

Williams, Francis A. (Willie)

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Steve Williams wrote on 2001-12-23 19:19:53.0

Comments: Anyone out there know my father? He retired from the New Mexico Air National Guard(Lt. Col.). He was pretty tight-assed about his military duty, so the little I know was from others. I understand that a museum in New Mexico plans to purchase a p-51 he flew, restore it and attach his name to it. He sure was bigger than life to me. He bagged one probably in mig alley June 18, 1952 the day I as born.

Keywords: 12 th fighter bomber squad,Willie,p-51,f-86,100 missions Korea, 100 missions WWII Europe, silver stars, purple heart

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Current Message 38 - October 20, 2001
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Entry: 20044
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special opns info

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braxton bradford wrote on 2001-10-20 04:49:47.0

Comments: greetings. looking for info on Philip K Raeder, who was w/air intel out of tokyo. was part of some special ops while attached to the 12th during the korean war. any help greatly appreciated. best braxton

Keywords: air intelligence, 5th AF, Tokyo

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Current Message 39 - October 11, 2001
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Entry: 19880
12th Fighter Bomber Sqdn

Searching for Family or Friends of MIA's

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RAYMOND (RAY) Sestak wrote on 2001-10-11 03:54:00.0

Comments: I would like to make contact with any family or friends of the following MIA’s that were assigned to the 12th Fighter Bomber Squadron: 1st Lt. Donald E. Hoffman, Alexander City, AL, Capt. Chauncey A. Bennett Jr., Seattle, WA, 1st Lt. Mike S. David, Los Angeles, CA, Capt. Ramon R. Davis, Ames, IA, Capt. Frederick G. Hudson III, Monroe, LA, Capt. Tedrick G. Irwin, Miami, FL, 1st Lt. Robert J. Lucas, Albuquerque, NM, Capt. Harry R. Middleton, Nappanee, IN, 1st Lt. Eric F. O’Briant, Durham, NC Capt. Graham Smith, Brooklyn, NY, 1st Lt. Raymond A. Stewart Jr., Houston, TX, 1st Lt. Lawrence E. Wolfe Jr., Americus, GA. If you have any information on any of these men, please e-mail me at the address provided. Thank you very much.

Ray Sestak

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Current Message 40 - October 6, 2001
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Entry: 19800
12th Fighter Bomber Sqdn

CAPT.DAVIS, RAMON R. - MIA

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RAYMOND (RAY) Sestak wrote on 2001-10-06 16:53:44.0

Comments: I would like to make contact with any family or friends of Captain Davis. Please contact me at the e-mail address provided. Thank you.

Ray Sestak

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Current Message 41 - September 20, 2001
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Entry: 19507
12th Fighter Bomber Sqdn

SMITH GRAHAM CAPT. MIA 4/30/51

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RAYMOND (RAY) SESTAK wrote on 2001-09-20 14:42:52.0

Comments: I am looking for kin of Capt. Graham Smith who was with 12th Ftr Bomb Sq, 18th Ftr Bomb Wg and, I believe, flying a F 51. He was born on April 19 1919 and was MIA on April 30 1951. We understand that his remains were never recovered. He was said to be from Brooklyn (Kings County) NY. Kin need to be located and put in touch with the Missing Persons Office of the appropriate military authorities who generally keep the kin informed as to their progress in finding information on those that were missing. Anyone knowing of the names and addresses of the kin are asked to contact the undersigned. Kin could call USAF MSGT Fishback or his successor at 1 800 531 5501. When calling Msgt Fishback give him your name and address, the name of the casualty and your relationship to the casualty and other identifying information about the casualty and ask for information on the family update program and incident reports. Kin could also contact the undersigned. If Msgt. Fishback is called please let me know so that our search may be discontinued and we can continue our search for kin of other missing servicemen. Anyone interested in learning more about the MIAs and the need for DNA typing may visit the Korean War Project web site which is at www.koreanwar.org Date: Sep 20 2001. Kenneth E Page, director, northeast ny chapter kwva, inc., troy, ny.

Keywords: F 51 12th Ftr Bomb Sq 18th Ftr Bomb Wg

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Current Message 42 - August 29, 2001
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Entry: 19054
12th Fighter Bomber Sqdn

Any information about Harold Forster would be greatly appreciated

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Allison Forster wrote on 2001-08-29 23:59:27.0

Comments: 12FTR Bomb Sqdn 18 FTR Bomb Wing

Missing in action, last known position 20 miles east of Chunchon. November 1951, was declared Killed in Action. I never had the opportunity to know my father. I would appreciate any information about him. If you knew him or flew with him, I would love to hear anything you could tell me about him.

Keywords: 12FTR Bomb Sqdn, 18 FTR Bomb Wing, Chunchon, November, May, 1951, Harold Forster

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Current Message 43 - August 7, 2001
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Entry: 18531
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Damien French wrote on 2001-08-07 10:40:50.0

Comments: Please! Any one who can help! I am seeking any marine, air force or navy pilots as well as infantry soldiers to interview for an upcoming novel.

Thanks, Damien French

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Current Message 44 - August 7, 2001
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Entry: 18529
12th Fighter Bomber Sqdn

HELP! INTERVIEWS WANTED!

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Damien French wrote on 2001-08-07 10:37:05.0

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Current Message 45 - April 15, 2001
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Entry: 15954
12th Fighter Bomber Sqdn

K-46,1951-52

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harvey klinger wrote on 2001-04-15 17:50:36.0

Comments: Would like to get in touch with the following: WILLY JOE DIXON-WACO,TEXAS EUGENE J. COGLIOTI-BEAVER FALLS,PA. JAMES LEEPER-LINDALL, MISSOURI FRANK SMITH- EAST SALT LAKE CITY,UTAH JERRY THOMAS-TOLEDO,OHIO CHARLES TRAUTMAN-LEBANON,PA. ALLEN CLOUD-VALLEY STATION,KY. GEORGE DYER-CARIBOU,MAINE JAMES A.DUVALL-TOLEDO,OHIO

Keywords: 12th.Fighter Bomber Sq. Armament section K-46 1951-52

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Current Message 46 - February 20, 2001
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Entry: 15121
12th Fighter Bomber Sqdn

General Daniel W. James JR.

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CHRIS AND RAY Hamilton wrote on 2001-02-20 17:50:03.0

Comments: We are writing in concern of information containing on the planes flown by Daniel James Jr. during this time.. Mr. James is historicaly known for his completions within the Airforce but also for stressing the issues of qualities of determination and sincerity, arguing that performance, not skin color, was how a person should be judged. He was the first Black 4-star general in American History. To the men and women who served with him, we would like to salute you all. Any information of his history would be gratefully appreciated, esp. info on his planes and missions. thanx

Keywords: 12th Fighter-Bomber Squadron, 18th Fighter Wing, at Clark Field: from September 1949 to July 1951

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Current Message 47 - September 20, 2000
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Entry: 11859
12th Fighter Bomber Sqdn

HELP NEEDED!!!

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james west wrote on 2000-09-20 07:32:01.0

Comments: help, i a desperate for infomation concerning a pilot that flew in the 12th FBS and was part of the 18thFBW during korea. the infomation i am seeking is about a pilot that flew a P51D Mustang under the aircraft name of "was that too fast?" i need to know who the piot was of this machine so if you have any infomation concerning the pilot of this plane could you PLEASE send it to my e-mail address.

many thanks.

Keywords: foxy few ,P51D , unknown

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Current Message 48 - July 23, 2000
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Entry: 10546
12th Fighter Bomber Sqdn

DON REICH - PILOT

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Doug Reich wrote on 2000-07-23 09:39:40.0

Comments: My father, Don Reich (Donald Paul Reich, 1923-1975), was a pilot in WW-II and the Korean War. As a child, I asked him what he did in the military. He said that he flew Air Force P-51s in these two wars, and when asked for more details, he would only elaborate with "the P in P-51 means pursuit." I have long admired my father as I knew him, and these planes. He had a few souvenirs from the Foxy Few, a T-shirt and a set of mugs, both emblazoned with a cartoon fox wearing the fur-lined leather headware of a military pilot, and a P/F-51 with a big set of teeth painted on the front. As a child I associated the big open mouth on a "fighter" plane with the Flying Tigers. I still don't know if he was associated with them. I have a grainy video, copied from some old film reels from his gun camera, while strafing and firing rockets. The film has F-51 and the mission date at the bottom of the frame. I am searching for more info on the Foxy Few (I will try to find a reference to the military designation and update this comment).

Keywords: Foxy Few P-51 F-51

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Current Message 49 - July 22, 2000
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Entry: 10531
12th Fighter Bomber Sqdn

do you have info: James D Heath

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JAMES D. (JIM) Heath wrote on 2000-07-22 12:02:38.0

Comments: Thank you for reading this.

I am trying to locate any information - especially any friends of my dad, James D. Heath who flew for the 12th FBS in March, 1951. If you knew him or have any pictures, diary references, ... , anything that could help me to know something about him, please email me at:

jheath53@yahoo.com

Here is a summarized report of his last mission: ==================================== My dad, Capt. James D. Heath was last seen flying wingman to Capt. Wendell D. Miller flight, leader of "Migrate Yoke", on a two plane (P-51) armed reconnaissance mission. The two separated to pursue separate targets and Capt. Miller lost radio contact with my dad. He began an aerial search and after a short time called in another group, "Migrate Queen", to help with the search.

They did locate aircraft wreckage that was scattered over 600 - 800 feet. There were no large pieces of the aircraft and no signs of life. Running low on fuel, they were forced to fly back to their base. No ground search was ever made.

Keywords: C1 Area, P51, Foxy Few, March 1951, Capt. James D. Heath, Capt. Wendell D.Miller, Migrate Yoke, Migrate Queen

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The orignal msg about Major Theron J. Graves is below so that unit 
members and friends can recall his life.

From Col Biteman:  On Wed, 29 Apr 1998

Major Theron Graves, former CO of 12th Ftr Sqdn in WWII, was most
appreciative of having people from cyberspace sending him 'get well'
greetings thanks to your notice in the 12th Sqdn section of your site. 

Unfortunately, he did not survive ... I received word that he had passed
away quietly last week, 


On Fri, 05 Dec 1997 
Bud' Biteman Email address wrote:

For former members of the 12th Fighter Sqd: 

Today, 5 December 1997, I received an 18th Fighter Wing Assoc.
membership renewal from Mrs Rachel Graves, wife of MAJOR THERON J.
GRAVES, former Commander of the 12th Fighter Squadron.  Theron flew P-38
combat missions in the early days of WWII (Dec '42 until Nov.'43),
hopping from war-torn Guadalcanal thru all of the many islands leading
northward to our victory in Japan.  He has steadfastly supported the
12th Squadron over the years, even tho he was not able to fly with them
during the Korean War ... many of our Korean vets knew of him by his
reputation.

Mrs. Graves informs me that Major Graves has recently been diagnosed
with inoperable brain cancer, and the prognosis is not very promising. 
She noted that he'd love to hear from his old 12th buddies, and from
those who served the 'Dirty Dozen' and the 'Foxy Few' in later years.  

Whether you knew him personally or not ... please drop Theron a note or
a card, or call him at the number shown below.

	Major Theron J. Graves
	5616 Cedarwood Drive
	Farmington, NM 87402
	Phone: 505-326-0063, (Fax, same No.)
	
Bud Biteman, 12th Sqdn, (Jul.'50 - Nov.'50)


Nov '51 to Jul '52

On Tue, 2 Dec 1997 
Norman Thomas wrote:

1355 Meadow Lane
Yellow Springs, OH 45387-1219

Telephone:	(937)767-7879


I flew P-51's in the 12th FBS a feww months after "Bud" returned home.
I was there from Nov '51 to Jul '52. I am also a member of the 18th
Fighter Wing association.

Keep up the good work!! Where could I ssend a contribution for your
website???

Norm Thomas

52-53

On Tue, 15 Dec 1998 
Loren and Marguerite Brunner Email address wrote:

I saw this some time ago, but just now got around to write. On the
List of Airfields in Korea I see listed K-38 as Wonju Airdrome and 
K-46 listed as Hoensong Airdrome. In 1952 when I was there K-46 was Wonju. 

I am wondering if the K numbers were switched by mistake or am I
wrong. I was there in 1952 and part of 53 with the 18th Fighter
Bomber Wing 12th FBsq. at K-46 Wonju. We used the F 51 Mustangs. 

I would like to see more of the 18 FBW and 12th on the net if
possible. I would appreciate hearing from you. 

Thank you,

lbrunner@livingston.net

1951 Missions

On Sun, 17 Jan 1999 
Dick Gruber Email address wrote:

Greetings, just read Bud's graphic and interesting remembrances of
Korean war days. I was a member of the Foxy Few  for about eight
months in 1951. The squadron was commanded by a very sharp first
rate major by the name of William E. Bryan (retired M/G) ..later by
Major John W. Rees. 

I flew 100 missions during that time period...some were pretty
exciting...to me. Attached is a brief recap of one mission, for
which I was awarded a DFC. 

See: Foxy Few 44th Mission

Dick Gruber, LTC Retired USAF

John E. Parker 12th FBS

On Wed, 11 Aug 1999 
Judy Parker  Email address wrote:

Hello, my name is Judy Parker, my husband, John E. Parker was with the
18th FBW in Korea and flew a mission with the SA group and was made an
honorary member of  this group.

He has no information that shows this, I am trying to get a certificate
or patch or something that would be a surprise for him as this meant a
great deal to him. 

Can you help me in any way as to what info I would need to send and to
whom so I could get these items for him.

Thanks for your help.  

Note: Col Biteman has attempted to place Judy in touch with 2SAAF 
veterans to find more.


1951-52

From: delbert mcewen
Sent: Monday, November 30, 1998 2:28 PM

Sir
Just found this page and was very interested.  I served in the 12th ftr
Bmr in 51 and 52 as a communication tech at most of the bases around the
country.

Thank you for you efforts to bring the Sqdn together again.
I will look around and I might have a old year book with the dogpatch
clubs and other items of interest.  I still have the foxey few mugs we
were all given by the CO at some time during the tour.
I am no retired engineer and living in Fremont California.

Delbert (Mack) McEwen