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Entry: 81682 16TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN	16TH & 26TH FIS 1949 - 1950
EDWIN STOLTZ wrote on January 9, 2012 CITY AND STATE: PEORIA AZ UNIT: USAF RETIRED SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN Comments: Would contact with any pilot who served with Lt. Frederick E. Wysocki while assigned to the 26th FIS at Naha, Okinawa from Nov 1949 to 22 Sep 1950; and with the 16th FIS at Itazuke and Kimpo from 22 Sept until 6 Nov 1950. Fred was killed in an F-80C crash at Kimpo on 6 Nov 1950. Keywords:

Entry: 74759 16TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN	16TH FIGHTER-INTERCEPTOR SQUADRON, 51ST FIGHTER-INTERCEPTOR GROUP
JASON SCHALL wrote on May 20, 2010 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I am looking for any information on First Lieutenant Richard Borschel who was the pilot of an F-80C Shooting Star fighter interceptor with the 16th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron, 51st Fighter-Interceptor Group. On October 12, 1951, while on a combat mission, his aircraft's engine suffered a flame out ten miles south of Chaeryong, Korea and it was said that he was able to bail out successfully, but was killed later. His remains were never recovered. My mother is his sister who is the last living sibling of the family and would love to hear from someone who knew him. Keywords: Tail Number:   49-746 Aircraft Type:   F-80C

Entry: 74600 16TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN	STILL LOOKING
RONALD SMITH wrote on May 5, 2010 CITY AND STATE: GRAHAM WA UNIT: 16TH FIGHTER SG SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN Comments: Keywords: still looking for any one who knew me i was in the eng shop with s/sgt Wick 1951 -52 at suwonif you were there drop me a line

Entry: 74094 16TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN	16FIS,SUWAN,KOREA,K13
NELSON MCROBERTS wrote on March 27, 2010 CITY AND STATE: LAKE HAVASU CITY AZ UNIT: 16FIS/51FIW SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN Comments: I WAS IN KOREA,K13,SUWAN FROM OCT 53 TILL JUL54, WHEN THE 51FIW WAS DISBANDED-THE 25FIS AND THE 39FIS WENT TO OKINAWA,THE I6 FIS WENT TO MISAWA JAPAN WITH F86F'S AND LATER WENT TO F86 D'S. I REMAINED THERE TILL DEC54.I don'r remember the name of the base in misawa?? some of the comments i read mention naha,ab, okinawa.?? Keywords:

Entry: 74071 16TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN	MY FATHER WAS A CC FOR NIP CARTER
NELSON MCROBERTS wrote on March 26, 2010 CITY AND STATE: LAKE HAVASU CITY AZ UNIT: 51 FIW/16FIS SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FRIEND OF VETERAN Comments: I SERVED WITH A CPL BROWN IN KOREA ,53/54-NIP CARTER WAS D FLT LEADER,PLANE #554/THE NAME ON HIS SIDE OF A/C WAS SWEET -AR- BROWN AND DEWITT BLK'D OUT THE NAME IN THE PICTURE I HAVE Keywords: 51 FIW/16FIS

Entry: 73024 16TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN	SQUADRON PATCHES
JIM PERRY wrote on January 6, 2010 CITY AND STATE: N CHARLESTON SC UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN Comments: Keywords: I am a disabled Air Force veteran who collects patches as a hobby.I am searching for a 16th FIS patch or any other Air Force squadron patches.Thank you for your assistance.Jim Perry,MSgt,USAF,Ret.

Entry: 72697 16TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN	16TH FIS , NAHA AFB
JACK GRAFTON wrote on December 9, 2009 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN Comments: I was in the ground crew on F-86D's at Naha AFB from Dec.1954 to May 1956 . Last C.O. was Lt.Col. Mann . Anybody there also ? ? Regards , Jack. Keywords: 16th Fighter Interceptor Squadron , Okinawa

Entry: 70349 16TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN	I REMEMBER AND GIVE THANKS.
JAMES HITTLE JR. wrote on May 28, 2009 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER 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

Entry: 69381 16TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN	16TH PHOTO SQUADRON
LAUREL LARISON wrote on March 5, 2009 CITY AND STATE: MANASSAS VA UNIT: H2 16TH PHOTO SQUADRON ARMY AIR CORP SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: OTHER 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.

Entry: 67510 16TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN	LOOKING FOR A PHOTO OF YUMMI II 1951-2
LEWIS MERRELL wrote on October 15, 2008 CITY AND STATE: PLANO TX UNIT: 27TH SFS SAC SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN 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

Entry: 66474 16TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN	LT. DON SEAVER, F80 PILOT 1951
DAVID SEAVER wrote on July 13, 2008 CITY AND STATE: LEES SUMMIT MO UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER 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

Entry: 66257 16TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN	JACK SHATRAW
JACK (PADDELFOOT) SHATRAW SR. wrote on June 28, 2008 CITY AND STATE: WINTHROP NY UNIT: 16TH FIS 51ST FIG SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN Comments: Keywords: worked on F80 i950 till dec of 1951I would like to hear from any one

Entry: 63152 16TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN	JACK SHATRAW - PADDLEFOOT
JACK (PADDELFOOT) SHATRAW SR. wrote on November 23, 2007 CITY AND STATE: WINTHROP NY UNIT: 16TH FIS SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN 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

Entry: 61733 16TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN	KOREA 1950 1951
JACK (PADDELFOOT) SHATRAW SR. wrote on July 25, 2007 CITY AND STATE: WINTHROP NY UNIT: 16THFIS 51ST FIG SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN Comments: Keywords: Hi looking for any one that was in the 16th from jan. 1950 till dec,1951

Entry: 60437 16TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN	ANYONE KNOW JAMES HITTLE
JAMES HITTLE JR. wrote on March 22, 2007 CITY AND STATE: LANSDALE PA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER 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

Entry: 58010 16TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN	FLIGHT PATCHES
BRAXTON BRADFORD wrote on July 8, 2006 CITY AND STATE: TAMPA FL UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON 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

Entry: 53776 16TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN	K-13 1951-1952
PATRICK SKELLY wrote on October 27, 2005 CITY AND STATE: BETHLEHEM PA UNIT: 16FIS SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 53107 16TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN	ANYBODY KNOW MAJ.DONALD E. ADAMS?
BRENT ADAMS wrote on September 12, 2005 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER 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

Entry: 51956 16TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN	16TH PILOT, LAST NAME DESONIA
JOE BRENNAN wrote on July 10, 2005 CITY AND STATE: HOBOKEN NJ UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON 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

Entry: 50106 16TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN	TRYING TO LOCATE 1ST LT. RAYMOND E. STEINBIS
DICK HELLING wrote on April 11, 2005 CITY AND STATE: MILTON-FREEWATER OR UNIT: NA SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FRIEND OF VETERAN 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 Keywords:

Entry: 47143 16TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN	16TH FIS 53-54
SANFORD BROWN wrote on November 28, 2004 CITY AND STATE: TUCSON AZ UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER 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

Entry: 46524 16TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN	14TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTER SQDN
FRANCIS BERNS wrote on October 27, 2004 CITY AND STATE: DENVER CO UNIT: 14TH FIS SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - 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

Entry: 45657 16TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN	16TH FIS PATCH
CHUCK PETERSON wrote on September 6, 2004 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: I was a member of the 16th FIS, 1959-1962 and am looking for a squadron patch from that era. Thank you. Chuck Keywords:

Entry: 44395 16TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN	16TH FIS PA ANG
TOM OGNEN wrote on July 11, 2004 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: Looking for patches when the 16th FIS flown with the PA ANG. Trying to get PA ANG patches out of Pittsburgh. Keywords:

Entry: 42884 16TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN	'SMITTY' SMITH/WW2/KAREEM ABDUL-JABBAR'S BOOK/MUST LOCATE 'SMITTY' OR KAREEM/HELP...
RANDY VAUGHN wrote on May 7, 2004 CITY AND STATE: RAMONA CA UNIT: RE: WW2 BLACK TANK COMMAND SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FRIEND OF VETERAN 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 and 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/

Entry: 42301 16TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN	LOOKING FOR A FRIEND
DONALD MALLICK wrote on April 12, 2004 CITY AND STATE: LANCASTER CA UNIT: VF-172 (USNR 1950-1954 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FRIEND OF VETERAN 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.

Entry: 41326 16TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN	ANYONE WHOKNEW' SMITTY' IN THE ENGIN SHOP IN SUWAN
RONALD SMITH wrote on February 27, 2004 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: 16 TH FIS 1951-52 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA 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

Entry: 39520 16TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN	F-102S IN KOREA 1959
CRAIG PORTER wrote on December 28, 2003 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: 51ST AMS SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON 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.

Entry: 39519 16TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN	F-102S IN VN
CRAIG PORTER wrote on December 28, 2003 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: 51ST AMS SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: For person interested in F-102s in VN, contact me. I have some information. Keywords:

Entry: 36110 16TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN	CLYDE J. WHALEY
JOE BRENNAN wrote on August 7, 2003 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON 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

Entry: 34779 16TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN	F-80'S VS. MIG-15'S
JOE BRENNAN wrote on June 10, 2003 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON 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 MiG’s, 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

Entry: 34230 16TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN	INFO ON LT. RAFAEL DU BREUIL
JOHN M. STEARNS wrote on May 17, 2003 CITY AND STATE: BOCA RATON FL UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My wife's brother was lost on Nov 27, 1951, flying an F80C out of Suwon, with the 36 F/B sq, however I believe he had also been with the 51st F\V. I am looking for any info on Lt. Du Breuil Keywords: F80C lost Nov 27, 1951

Entry: 33700 16TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN	LOOKING FOR PEOPLE FROM SEPT 52 TO SEPT 53
LEON BOZYLINSKI wrote on April 19, 2003 CITY AND STATE: FALLSTON MD UNIT: 16TH F.I.S OF THE 51ST WING SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Looking for information regarding my squadron. My C.O. was Heller. Aircraft number was 868, checker tails. Squadron color was blue. My pilot was Lt. Herb Lechity Airplane name was called: Lickity Split. Looking to talk with Ben Cupp (CA), Don Lyons, Ken Hurd (WI?) or Al Tavers (MA). Anyone from the 16th who lives in MD, VA or PA, please give me a call. Keywords: My C.O. was Heller. Aircraft number was 868, checker tails. Squadron color was blue. My pilot was Lt. Herb Lechity Airplane name was called: Lickity Split. My nickname was BOZ or BUZZY.

Entry: 32314 16TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN	LOOKINF OR INFO ABOUT 'KANSAS TORNADO'
STEPHANE MARIGNAC wrote on February 25, 2003 CITY AND STATE: PARIS UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: I'm a french modeller and Intend to model a F-80 Flown by 16 th FIS, and bearing a nose art "Kansas Tornado". I'm looking for the complete serial of that plane, of which I just have a nose section photo, publishe in Osprey's Books F-80 Shooting Star in Korea. I'm also interested in general wiew images of that plane, my intents beeing to model it. This not for commercial matters, just personnal interest. Any informations and hints, most welcome. Thanks in advance Cheers Stef (my personnal model webpage : http://rrmerlin.free.fr) Keywords:

Entry: 30187 16TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN	TAIWAN STRAIT CRISIS 1958
J.W. HENDERSON JR. wrote on December 6, 2002 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: 16TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQUADRON SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Looking for anyone involved with aiding the Chinese Nationalists on Taiwan in the months of September and October 1958 Keywords:

Entry: 29038 16TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN	LOOKING FOR ANYONE THAT WAS ON THE F80C
JACK (PADDELFOOT) SHATRAW wrote on October 24, 2002 CITY AND STATE: WINTHROP N UNIT: 16TH FIS 51STFW SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I would like to hear from any one that is still around to day that was on the F-80 AB or C I know that there was a lot of the Pilots and also the Mec. that was younger then I was. so get the fire ext. out and set it by your computer and drop me a line . or call Jack Shatraw 315 328 4807 Keywords: Iwas no Okinawa from Jan of1950 untill june 26 of 50 went to Japan and help get the world war two type aircraft out off moth balls than came backto the rock, Went too Japan and korea with the outfit, any one that was there at the time knows what kind of a time we had

Entry: 28180 16TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN	P.L FRY
BRUCE CHAHANOVICH wrote on September 11, 2002 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: Does anyone have knowledge of a P L Fry that flew with the 16th FIS? I am a USAF patch collector and have a pilots 16th patch with his name on the patch. Any info or if you want to see a scan of it please email me at thetailman@aol.com Keywords:

Entry: 23427 16TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN	'A' FLIGHT
BRAXTON BRADFORD wrote on February 24, 2002 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: greetings. looking to locate info on 16th "A" flight patch named to DICK. how did patch come into being and any ideas who he might be? thanks, braxton Keywords: A flight

Entry: 18857 16TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN	13TH OR 14TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN
TOM PERSICO wrote on August 21, 2001 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: Would like to talk to anyone that was attached to the 13th FIS or 14th FIS between Nov.1953 and Sept. 1955. Keywords: F86-D

Entry: 18246 16TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN	CAPT. THOMAS ELLIS MYERS
ROY POTTER wrote on July 25, 2001 CITY AND STATE: SUN VALLEY NV UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: I am trying to find out info on Capt. Thomas(Tommy) Myers, shot down on Oct. 2, 1950. Am interested in anyone who remembers him or events surrounding his shoot down. Please contact either myself or Gail Morris(Myers, daughter of Tommy) to view a photo of him. Thanks, Roy. My e-mail is: savoysix@jps.net Gail's e-mail is: santafe@prodigy.net Keywords: 16th FIS, 51st FIW, Tommy Myers

Entry: 13794 16TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN	LOOKING FOR BUDDIES
JACK (PADDELFOOT) SHATRAW wrote on December 23, 2000 CITY AND STATE: WINTHROP NY UNIT: 16TH FIS SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: , went back to Korea in 1951 and stayed untill dec of 1951, By the way I was on the F-80C all the time went back to Japan after the F-86 arrived in Suwan stayed in the air force for 20 years/ would like to hear from some one. Jack Keywords: I arrived on Okinawa march 1950,Went to Japan, Korea Got ran out of Korea late at night on the 3rd of jan 1951

Entry: 13025 16TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN	F-102S IN VN
STEVE PACE wrote on November 16, 2000 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: Looking to contact anyone connected with F-102s in Vietnam. I realize this site is for Korean War 509th guys but maybe someone knows somebody. Please advise. Thanks a lot. Keywords: F-102

Entry: 11707 16TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN	SQUADRON PATCHES
JIM PERRY wrote on September 13, 2000 CITY AND STATE: CHARLESTON SC UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: I am retired Air Force and I collect patches from all Air Force units.I am trying to add patches from the Korean War squadrons to my collection so any patch will be greatly appreciated.Thank you. Keywords:

Entry: 10255 16TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN	WILLIAM ROBB KIMBRO
JOHN TOWERS wrote on July 10, 2000 CITY AND STATE: GRAY ME UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FRIEND OF VETERAN Comments: I'm looking for any information on my fathers best friend (1st Lt William Robb Kimbro) of the 25th Fighter Interceptor Squadron. Lt Kimbro was shot down (F-80C) 12/12/50 and was presumed dead 12/5/51. Any information at all greatly appreciated. Keywords: 25th Fighter Interceptor Squadron

Entry: 9739 16TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN	LT. RICHARD W. BORSCHEL
MARK O'NEILL wrote on June 25, 2000 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: I am an historian working on the Soviet Air Force's involvement in the Korean War. My neighbor mentioned that he had a cousin shot down in Korea. I looked him up on the POW/MIA data base and found out that he was a member of the 16th FIS and was shot down on October 12, 1951. The family here in Tallahassee was quite close to Lt. Borschel when he was undergoing flight training here in FL. If anyone knew Lt. Borschel and/or the circumstances of his loss (declared KIA in Sept. 1952), please let me know. I assume that he was probably hit while flying a railroad interdiction raid as the "official" USAF history says that you guys were quite busy with this type of mission throughout Oct.-Nov. before you transitioned to F-86Es. If anyone has any interest in the Soviet pilots who flew in "MiG Alley", I'd be happy to share my research. Thank you for your help, service and Happy 50th An Keywords: 16th FIS K-13, F-80C, Lt. Borschel shot down

Entry: 9312 16TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN	LOOKING FOR BUDDIES
JOHN W. (JACK) MOONEY wrote on June 11, 2000 CITY AND STATE: MANAHAWKIN NJ UNIT: 16TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQUADRON SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Looking for buddies T K Smith Bill Hastings i was assigned to survival equipment. Remember lt col Heller Buzz Aldrin Keywords: k 13 Suwon Korea oct 1952 0ct 1953

Entry: 8157 16TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN	16TH FIS ARMAMENT SECTION 1952-53
WILLIAM (BILL) JOHNSTON wrote on April 22, 2000 CITY AND STATE: WEST MELBOURNE FL UNIT: 16 FIS / 51ST FIW SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Would like to hear from anyone in the 16th FIS stationed at Suwon, 1952-53. Keywords: 16th Armorers: Gordon Keith,Ben Hollingsworth,Bob Trapp,Jim Leach,Bob Baldwin,Jim Genovese,Al Travers, Bob Lamensa

Entry: 5552 16TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN	LOOKING FOR OLD BUDDIES
ROY W. PATTON wrote on December 10, 1999 CITY AND STATE: DOLAN SPRINGS AZ UNIT: 16TH FIS. K-13, 12-52 TH.10-53 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Looking for old buddies from k-13 1952-53 16th fis.armament section Moose, Reedy, Murphy, or anyone from that time period when Col.Heller was Co.or to 12-53. Pat. Keywords: k-13 Suwon, Korea 51st FIW. 16th. FIS. 52-53 s

Entry: 4908 16TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN	F-86E MAINTENANCE (CREW CHIEFS)
VICTOR BROPHY wrote on November 13, 1999 CITY AND STATE: ANCHORAGE AK UNIT: 16 FIGHTER INTERSEPTOR SQUADRON SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Would like to make contact with F-86E crew Chief's, who were assigned to the 16th FIS from October 1951 thru November 1952. Keywords:

Entry: 4816 16TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN	1949-1951
WILLIAM (WILLIE) WILLIAMS JR. wrote on November 12, 1999 CITY AND STATE: SANDSTON VA UNIT: 16 FIS, 51 FIG, 51 FIW SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I was with the 16th from Dec 1949-May 1951, We moved from Naha, Okinawa to Itazuki, Japan. Flew missions from there then moved to Kimpo, Korea. Was run out of Kimpo on 2nd or 3rd Jan 1951, back to Itazuki. I went to Korea as a Forward Air Controller with the 26 Inf Reg, 25th Inf Div for the month of Feb 1950 (brrrrr-COLD) While there the 16th moved to Tsuki, Japan. Completed missions there. sent home in early may 1951. Keywords: Flew 100 missions with 16th FIS flying F-80s

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