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| Current Message 1 - May 28, 2009 |
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Entry: 70349
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I remember and give thanks. |
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James Hittle wrote on 2009-05-28 12:59:19.0
Comments: I joined to honor my father, James C. Hittle Sr, who served as a USAF F86 Crew Chief in Naha, at the end of the war. My thanks to him and to all veterans who served and continue to serve this great nation. God Bless you all. James Jr.
Keywords: 16th FIS, 51st FIW, Naha Okinawa, F86 Crew Chief
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| Current Message 2 - March 5, 2009 |
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Entry: 69381
16th Fighter Interceptor Sqdn |
16th Photo Squadron |
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Laurel Larison wrote on 2009-03-05 14:22:02.0
Comments: My father donald bertman served in the army air corp and was an Aerial Photographer. I am trying to get any information I can on this. Enlisted December 11, 1941 and was honorably discharged December 7. 1945. I would love to get any information I can. His medals burnt in the fire he asw dur AAF Air Crew Badge, AAF tech badge with photographer bar
Keywords: Aerial Photographer 940. h2 16th Photo Squadron.
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| Current Message 3 - October 15, 2008 |
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Entry: 67510
16th Fighter Interceptor Sqdn |
Looking for a photo of Yummi II 1951-2 |
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Lewis Merrell wrote on 2008-10-15 11:09:21.0
Comments: I am trying to locate a photo of a Lt Robison F-86 while he was in Korea 1951-2.
The name of his plane was Yummi II
16th FIS 51st FIW Checker Tails
Thanks
lfm
Keywords: Nose art F-86 Korean war 1951 1952
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| Current Message 4 - July 13, 2008 |
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Entry: 66474
16th Fighter Interceptor Sqdn |
Lt. Don Seaver, F80 Pilot 1951 |
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David Seaver wrote on 2008-07-13 15:09:27.0
Comments: I attended my fathers squad reunion in 2005. Purchased an F-80 print and had several pilots sign it for me. I am looking for other F-80 pilots who would be willing to sign the print. I will cover shipping both directions. Plan to have it framed and give it to my nephew, 1st Lt Doug Seaver, who is just about to complete his F-18 training as a Marine pilot at Oceania NAS. Thanks for any help you can provide. David Seaver 816-590-5960.
Keywords: F-80 Pilot Feb to Aug 1951. 16th FIS, 51st Wing
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| Current Message 5 - June 28, 2008 |
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Entry: 66257
16th Fighter Interceptor Sqdn |
Jack Shatraw |
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JACK (PADDELFOOT) Shatraw wrote on 2008-06-28 19:06:55.0
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Keywords: worked on F80 i950 till dec of 1951I would like to hear from any one
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| Current Message 6 - November 23, 2007 |
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Entry: 63152
16th Fighter Interceptor Sqdn |
Jack Shatraw - Paddlefoot |
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JACK (PADDELFOOT) SHATRAW wrote on 2007-11-23 17:42:26.0
Comments:
Keywords: I was with the 16th on okinnawa fromjan 1950 untill dec of 1951 . I on the flight line as aircraft electricion, stay in the air force for 21 years, some of the places i was staion france germany austria norway spain greece of course oke, japan and korea I stay in Mathis tx in the winter and upstate ny in the summeras ever jack
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| Current Message 7 - July 25, 2007 |
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Entry: 61733
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korea 1950 1951 |
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JACK (PADDELFOOT) shatraw wrote on 2007-07-25 05:04:38.0
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Keywords: Hi looking for any one that was in the 16th from jan. 1950 till dec,1951
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| Current Message 8 - March 22, 2007 |
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Entry: 60437
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Anyone know James Hittle |
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James Hittle wrote on 2007-03-22 21:46:11.0
Comments: Does anyone know my dad, James Hittle, from Berwick, PA? He was a crew chief on an F-86 piloted by a Lt. Cawley, Naha, Okinawa, 1955-1956. Also, what's the difference between the two different 16 FIS patches, one with an A and a tiger, the other with a B with a bee? Any help would be appreciated.
Keywords: 16th FIS, 51st FIW, Naha, Okinawa, 1955-1956, squadron patch A and B
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| Current Message 9 - July 8, 2006 |
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Entry: 58010
16th Fighter Interceptor Sqdn |
flight patches |
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braxton bradford wrote on 2006-07-08 09:46:13.0
Comments: greetings. looking for info/picts of "A" flight patch used by the 16th. i have one w/a large red A w/a tiger? jumping out at the top, pouncing on a mig. "dick" is underneath the mig. any help would be appreciated. best, braxton
Keywords: squadron unit patches, richard borschel
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| Current Message 10 - October 27, 2005 |
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Entry: 53776
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k-13 1951-1952 |
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patrick skelly wrote on 2005-10-27 00:00:00.0
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| Current Message 11 - September 12, 2005 |
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Entry: 53107
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Anybody know Maj.Donald E. Adams? |
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Brent Adams wrote on 2005-09-12 00:00:00.0
Comments: I am looking for any infomation about my grandfather. He was Major Donald E. Adams. I do know that he flew the F-86 Sabre and was the 13th Fighter Ace of the Korean War. He was a member of the 16th Fighter Squadon of the 51st Fighter Wing. If you have any info, pics, whatever, please email me at bradams74@yahoo.com .
Thank you for your time,
Brent Adams Grandson
Keywords: Major Donald E. Adams
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| Current Message 12 - July 10, 2005 |
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Entry: 51956
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16th Pilot, Last Name Desonia |
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Joe Brennan wrote on 2005-07-10 00:00:00.0
Comments: I'm researching Korean War air combat. According to an 'encounters with enemy aircraft' report, a 16th FIS pilot named Desonia claimed damage to a MiG-15 10 December 1950. According to Soviet records a MiG was in fact hit in a combat at the same time, though was able to return to base with engine damage. Does anyone know the full name and rank (at the time) of this pilot?, or anything else about this encounter. The other pilots in the flight, Topcoat How, were named Curran and Hall. Thanks.
Joe Brennan
Keywords: aircraft
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| Current Message 13 - April 11, 2005 |
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Entry: 50106
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trying to locate 1st lt. Raymond E. Steinbis |
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Dick Helling wrote on 2005-04-11 13:21:07.0
Comments: My uncle served in Germany during the korean war. He asked me if I could find out somehow on the computer what became of Raymond E. Steinbus. I guess he knew him. The other one is 1st lt. James E. Arnold. I think he got shot down. I may have these two reversed but I don`t think so. thanks, Dick Helling
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| Current Message 14 - November 28, 2004 |
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Entry: 47143
16th Fighter Interceptor Sqdn |
16th FIS 53-54 |
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Sanford Brown wrote on 2004-11-28 17:38:52.0
Comments: My Father was a Crew Chief on an F-86 for Colonel Nip Carter. I have many pictures from that era.
Keywords: 16th FIS, 51st FIW Suwon Korea 53-54
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| Current Message 15 - October 27, 2004 |
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Entry: 46524
16th Fighter Interceptor Sqdn |
14th Fighter Intercepter Sqdn |
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Francis Berns wrote on 2004-10-27 19:52:32.0
Comments: Would like to hear from anyone that was stationed at Sioux City,Ia in the 14th FIS between Jan 1954 and Dec 1956
Keywords: F86D
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| Current Message 16 - September 6, 2004 |
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Entry: 45657
16th Fighter Interceptor Sqdn |
16th FIS patch |
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Chuck Peterson wrote on 2004-09-06 20:50:04.0
Comments: I was a member of the 16th FIS, 1959-1962 and am looking for a squadron patch from that era. Thank you. Chuck
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| Current Message 17 - July 11, 2004 |
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Entry: 44395
16th Fighter Interceptor Sqdn |
16TH FIS PA ANG |
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Tom Ognen wrote on 2004-07-11 12:38:01.0
Comments: Looking for patches when the 16th FIS flown with the PA ANG. Trying to get PA ANG patches out of Pittsburgh.
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| Current Message 18 - May 7, 2004 |
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Entry: 42884
16th Fighter Interceptor Sqdn |
'SMITTY' SMITH/WW2/KAREEM ABDUL-JABBAR'S BOOK/MUST LOCATE 'SMITTY' OR KAREEM/HELP... |
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Randy Vaughn wrote on 2004-05-07 14:10:53.0
Comments: Hello, I knew a Ronald Anthony Smith I think we called him Smitty, he's was an irrespressable extremely high energy spirit African American Soldier in The U.S. Army, and I believe it's his dad featured as the black hero and friend of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar who has a new book out called "Brothers In Arms" about a black tank command during WW2 and I believe the Smitty featured in this book is either the dad or granddad of Ronald Anthony Smith "Smitty" of who I was in basic training with at Fort Sill, OK in late 1978. I saw Kareem on TV yesterday promoting his book and they showed a photo of WW2 Soldier "Smitty" and he looks exactly like the smitty I was in the Army with. Is this you? If not what advice can you give me to help me contact some of the above mentioned people. Sincerely & Respectfully Yours, Randy Vaughn Ramona, California U.S. Army/Pentagon (Former)
Keywords: WW II/Fort Sill,OK in 1978/Ronald Anthony Smith/Smitty/Randy Vaughn/Delta/Artillery/Tanks/Kareem Abdul Jabbar/
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| Current Message 19 - April 12, 2004 |
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Entry: 42301
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LOOKING FOR A FRIEND |
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Donald Mallick wrote on 2004-04-12 22:39:03.0
Comments: RICHARD RETURNED TO STATES FROM KOREA IN APRIL 1951. HE WENT TO GERMANY WITH THE 526TH FIGHTER SQUADRON. HIS LAST KNOWN LOCATION WAS IN APRIL 1957. HE WAS STILL IN THE AIRFORCE, HE WAS A CAPTAIN AND STATIONED IN VICTORIA TEXAS. HIS SERVICE NUMBER WAS AO1910474
RICHARD WAS BORN IN 1925 AND WOULD BE 78 TODAY, IF HE IS ALIVE. I WOULD JUST LIKE TO KNOW WHAT HAPPENED TO A FRIEND.
Keywords: LOOKING FOR A F-86 PILOT, RICHARD RAYMOND MARTIN. HE DID A TOUR IN KOREA AND SHOT DOWN A MIG-15 ON MARCH 10, 1951.
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| Current Message 20 - February 27, 2004 |
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Entry: 41326
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ANYONE WHOKNEW' SMITTY' IN THE ENGIN SHOP IN SUWAN |
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Ronald Smith wrote on 2004-02-27 21:27:02.0
Comments: Anybody on line from that era please drop me a line and in the header put 16th fighter so i don't delete it OK Thank You Ron "smitty" Smith
Keywords: Smitty worked with Wick
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| Current Message 21 - December 28, 2003 |
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Entry: 39520
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F-102s in Korea 1959 |
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Craig Porter wrote on 2003-12-28 22:22:31.0
Comments: Was on a TDY to Suwon AB, Korea in December 1959 with 6 F-102s from Naha, Okinawa (51st FIW, 16 FIS)
Keywords: F-102s at Suwon AB Korea, 1959.
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| Current Message 22 - December 28, 2003 |
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Entry: 39519
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F-102s in VN |
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Craig Porter wrote on 2003-12-28 22:18:59.0
Comments: For person interested in F-102s in VN, contact me. I have some information.
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| Current Message 23 - August 7, 2003 |
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Entry: 36110
16th Fighter Interceptor Sqdn |
Clyde J. Whaley |
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Joe Brennan wrote on 2003-08-07 17:04:42.0
Comments: I am looking for any information on Clyde J. Whaley, a member of the 16th FIS as of November 1950, I believe. This is related to my inquiry on air combat encounters by the 16th in Korea (see below). Thank you.
Joe Brennan
Keywords: units, aircraft
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| Current Message 24 - June 10, 2003 |
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Entry: 34779
16th Fighter Interceptor Sqdn |
F-80's vs. MiG-15's |
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Joe Brennan wrote on 2003-06-10 16:32:16.0
Comments: I am researching air combat in the Korean War by non-F-86 units. I am looking for information, first hand and otherwise on F-80 units air combat with MiGs, especially in the period November 1950 thru mid 1951. A few of these encounters are well known and written about in published US works but most are not, sometimes they are only barely mentioned at all in available US records. But some had surprising results from the Soviet perspective that I believe would make them very interesting if described in detail from both sides, so this is what I am trying to do. Any info relevant to this is most welcome.
Keywords: units, aircraft
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Frederick Wysocki
From: Zonite@aol.com
Date: Sat, 22 Jun 1996
Sir:
Any information on USAF Lt. Frederick Wysocki AO 1903280 died of
injuries suffered in an an F-80 combat launch at Kimpo in 1950.
Fred Wysocki was assigned to the 26th FIS, 51st FIW,
Okinawa. At the time of death on 6 Nov 1950 he was TDY to the
16th FIS at K-13, Korea.
Thank you - Ed Stoltz (aka Zonite)
-----from KWP-----
Here is the info on Wysocki.
Wysocki, Frederick E.
Svc# A01903280
Branch Air Force
Rank 1st Lt, O2
Home Chicago, Il
CasDt 11/6/50
BirDt 3/4/28
Unit 26 Fighter Interceptor Squad, 51st FIW
16th Fighter Interceptor Sq
On Sun, 18 May 1997
Larry Christenson larrydq@aol.com wrote:
HC 69 BOX 58
NORTHOME, MN 56661-9609
phone: 218/897-5794
fax: 218/897-5794
Looking for anyone who flew with my BROTHER:
1st Lt. Adrian L. Christenson, 16th Fighter Inteceptor Squadron,
51st Fighter Interceptor Group.
His F-80 was shot down on 13 May 1951 on an armed reconnaissance
mission one mile northwest of Tolcotchi, North Korea. We have received
several reports that he was seen outside his plane after it crash
landed; one report that he waved back to other pilots flying over the
crash site.
His nickname was "Spud" and I think he may have gone by "Chris" in the
Air Force. He was declared KIA by the government 2 JAN 1954.
We would like to contact any of the pilots who flew with him on the
mission when he went down.
George Popp
On Mon, 9 Jun 1997
Updated 18 Oct 1999
GEORGE POPP Email address wrote:
560 Kings Hwy.
Mickleton, NJ 08056
Was on Okinawa Nov 48 to Aug. 49. Went to Itazuke and then to Kimpo,
strategically withdrew to Tsuiki. Went back to Suwon, finished my tour
and shipped back to McGuire
I left Okinawa with the 16th & 25th squadrons which were a part of
the 51st Fighter Wing. We left the 26th behind and were assigned to the
Fifth Air Force in Korea.
Looking for any 51st people.
1949-1951
On Sun, 13 Jul 1997
Carl Schneider DUKESCH@aol.com wrote:
7326 E. Montebello
Scottsdale, AZ 85250
(602) 998-4697
Would like to swap info with anyone who served in the 51st Fighter Wing
from 1949-1951 in Okinawa,Japan and Korea.
I joined the unit in August 1949 at Naha,moved with the 16th Squadron
to Fukuoka, Kimpo, back to Fukuoka and finished my 100 combat missions
flying out of Tsuiki.Returned to Luke AFB in May 1951.
F-80 Downed
Updated: 3/08/99 by editor from PMKOR Dataset
16TH FTR INT SQ 11/1/50 F-80
Via FidoNet, 1994
From: Mark Van Sickle
1115 North Altadena
Royal Oak, Mi, 48067
Senator Carl Levin's office is looking into helping my aunt and I with
a DD Form 180 request toward the end of obtaining a grave marker
for my late uncle, Frank L. Van Sickle, # 0821568, USAF MIA in
November 1950 along the Yalu River.
His F-80 was shot down my hostile AA fire. He was talking on the radio
to his flightmates who had to return to Okinawa and could not remain
on the scene. Whether he crashed or was captured is unknown. No
parachuted was seen.
I have his posthumous DFC in possession. I don't have any information
on his unit in Korea.
THOMAS ELLIS MYERS
On Wed, 24 Mar 1999
Updated: 12/16/2000
Gail (Morris) Myers Email address wrote:
TELEPHONE: 415-454-6735
I am the only daughter of Major Thomas Ellis Myers, (Tommy) from the
51st. I had contacted a few people who flew with him in Korea and would
like to hear from anyone who knew him during the Korean War years.
His F 80 was shot down on Oct. 2, 1950. He was MIA when I was an
infant.
Thanks so much. Anything would be received with gratitude.
Writing Book
On Mon, 15 Mar 1999
Joseph R. Clark Email address wrote:
I flew F-86's with the 16th Sq, of the 51st Group from December of 1951
until October of 1952. I was both a flight commander in the 16th Sq.
and then Deputy Wing Operations Officer.
I kept a detailed diary of my days in Korea and I am in the process of
writing a book on the F-86 portion of the 51st Wing's war in Korea.
I have a host of pictures taken during those days, as well as other
ancillary information. But, I am always on the lookout for any more
material that will help me "flesh-out" my book. If you, or any of your
internet associates have anything that would help, I would be greatful
to hear from you--or them.
Thanks
Joseph R. Clark Lt. Colonel UASF Ret'd.
e-mail moose@torchlake.com
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