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Entry: 82246 18TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING	LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO KNEW MY GRANDPA
KIM MONDAY wrote on February 25, 2012 City and State: MUENSTER TX Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I am looking for anyone who may have any information about my Grandpa, Raymond Arthur Stewart, Jr. He was a 1st Lt Pilot who was MIA on 08/25/51 after his plane went down 2 miles North of Ichon. He was flying as the number two pilot in a flight of four using the call sign Grenadier Baker. He piloted an F51D Mustang. I would be interested to find anyone related to or the actual pilots who flew with my Grandpa. Keywords: 12 Fighter-Bomber Squadron, 18th Fighter-Bomber Wing

Entry: 76947 18TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING	18TH WING GROUP 67 SQUARD FIGHTER BOMBERS
TRACEY DAVIS wrote on November 27, 2010 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: looking for photos of f-51D #962 my dad Clarence James (aka CJ or Jim) Martin was crew chief for this plane. Also looking for information on his pilot a Louis Armbeck or Armbreck. He called his side of the plane the "Colorado Mustang". Any one who remembers Jim Martin or has photos of him or his f-51d please e-mail me. Jim is 80 years old now and wants to see his plane and share some memories. And I want to help him Keywords: Jim Martin, CJ Martin, f-51D #962 Crew chief name on plane was Colorado Mustang

Entry: 73546 18TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING	THE FLYING NIGHTMARE - DOWNED SPT 55
NEAL NELSON wrote on February 13, 2010 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: OTHER Comments: My father Leroy Nelson, was aboard the B-29 the day it went down, September 8th 1955. 200 miles from Kadena AFB, all crew members lost. Trying to locate anyone that knew him,or anyone with crew pictures, thanks Neal Keywords: B-29- The Flying Nightmare, 5th Air Force,18thFB Wing

Entry: 72410 18TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING	WOOL SWEATER
OUTDOOR KNITWEAR wrote on November 18, 2009 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: OTHER Comments: High quality 100% pure new wool sweater made of classic style supplied worldwide. Shop Online Niffi and Wooly back ranges Knitwear! Keywords: Wool Sweater, Knitwear, knitting patterns sweater, sweater coat, British sweaters, womens sweater, mens sweaters, cashmere sweater, black sweaters, knitwear online

Entry: 70309 18TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING	BOYIE SAN
LEWIS (LOUIE) GALLMAN wrote on May 26, 2009 City and State: HIGH POINT NC Unit: 12 F]IGHTER BMER SQ Service or Relationship: AIR FORCE VETERAN Comments: i hve been thinking of these buddies all of these years Keywords: porkey joeie rosey are old buds

Entry: 62847 18TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING
JIM MCLELLAN wrote on November 4, 2007 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: AIR FORCE VETERAN Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 62391 18TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING	FIGHTING COCK INSIGNIA
TRAVIS BIRTH wrote on September 23, 2007 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Looking for infomation on how to obtain the insignia patch for the 18th fighter bomber wing. The insignia is the Fighting Cock and I am trying to find this to give to my father at Christmas due to the fact he has lost his. Keywords:

Entry: 62028 18TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING	FOUND: SO JONG RI KOREA 18TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING ORPHANAGE BRASS BOWL
SCOTT SMITH wrote on August 20, 2007 City and State: BELFAST ME Unit: Service or Relationship: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: While antiquing, I found a brass bowl with a lid. The bottom is stamped with the word KOREA and two Korean symbols, the top lid has 4 Korean symbols, a flower, and the Korean flag. Around the top of the lid reads "SO JONG RI KOREA - 18TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING ORPHAN-AGE" I was wondering if anyone else had one like it, or if maybe these words were made into the lid during or after the war. Any feedback would be great. You can email me at bluravenstudio@yahoo.com. Thank you! Keywords: 18th, Fighter Bomber, Wing, Orphanage, Korea, Sojong Ri

Entry: 57729 18TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING	KIA MIA CAPT. HOWARD SMITH
ROBERT J. FRASCO wrote on June 20, 2006 City and State: SUFFIELD CT Unit: 528 AC-W GROUP (JAPAN - 6/1950) Service or Relationship: AIR FORCE VETERAN Comments: HOWARD EMMERSON SMITH Air Force Hostile, Died While Missing (MIA) Date Of Loss: July 30, 1950 1LT - O2 Service Number: AO947003 MOS: ----- Home of Record: SPOKANE, WA Place of Loss: Unknown Location Born: April 16, 1920 Year of Birth: 1920 Caucasian Korean War Project Key No: 27989 Date Of Final Status: (December 31, 1953) Keywords: See below. I'M TRYING TO LOCATE HIS LAST UNIT. AND FURTHER DETAILS ABOUT HIM AND HIS FAMILY MEMBERS. HE WAS MY CO AT A SMALL RADAR STATION IN NORTH JAPAN WHEN THE KW STARTED. THANKS TO ANYONE WHO CAN HELP. Bob Frasco

Entry: 56319 18TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING	MESS HALL FIRE AT K 55
K.D. HAWKINS wrote on March 21, 2006 City and State: EASLEY SC Unit: 18TH FBW MUNITIONS MAINT. Service or Relationship: AIR FORCE VETERAN Comments: I recall a mess hall fire sometime in 1953 at k55 never did know why. Keywords: Was a munitions maint.type.Young bomb humper

Entry: 56127 18TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING	LOOKING FOR MY FATHER
JAY LEVINE wrote on March 6, 2006 City and State: CHANDLER AZ Unit: Service or Relationship: OTHER Comments: Keywords: My Father was A Capt, I beleive in the USAF ,He flew P-80s and F-86D aircraft in the Korean War his name was Joseph D. Levine can you help me find information on him he later on flew in Laos flying C-46 Commandos for CAT Civil Air Transport .can you help me, He died last year of Cancer at 72 Years of age ,I would like to know some thing about my father. Thank you

Entry: 55398 18TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING	K-10 CHINHAE KOREA-1952
PAUL K. BOORD wrote on January 25, 2006 City and State: POINT MARION PA Unit: Service or Relationship: AIR FORCE VETERAN Comments: Arrived at K-10 in January 1952 and rotated to the states in December 1952. I had the Supply Unit for Aircraft (theF-51 Mustang), clothing, signal, mainte- nance and others. I can remember trading booze for clothing (especially sweaters and wool jackets) for our guys to keep warm. I guess this was called "Scrounge Supply".. Whatever, it took!!! Keywords: Supply Sergeant for 18th FBS at K-10.

Entry: 55104 18TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING	KOREA K-46 51-52
HARVEY KLINGER wrote on January 10, 2006 City and State: PHILADELPHIA PA Unit: 12TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQ. Service or Relationship: AIR FORCE VETERAN Comments: worked side by side with armorers of the 2nd sq.I remember a Jerry Colman of the 2nd sq.We got alone very well. Keywords:

Entry: 54240 18TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING	LOOK FOR NAME OF P51 PILOT
MIKE JOHNSON wrote on November 22, 2005 City and State: THE DALLES OR Unit: Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Keywords: im looking for the name of the pilot who flew the p51 mustang named the deacon

Entry: 52775 18TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING	18TH FBW AEROBATIC TEAM-F-86F'S
MICHAEL FOX wrote on August 22, 2005 City and State: EASTPOINTE MI Unit: Service or Relationship: OTHER Comments: I am an aviation historian working on a book on F-86 aerobatic teams. I am looking to coorespond with anyone who witnessed a quartet of F-86F's based at K-55, Osan from mid 1953 or so thru 1954. Pilots were from the 12th and 67th FBS and performed many times right over the base. Need experiences, information and photos if available. Keywords: Aviation Historian

Entry: 51913 18TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING	AIR VICE MARSHAL JOHN HOWE
BOB COSSEY wrote on July 7, 2005 City and State: THORPE NORWICH Unit: Service or Relationship: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: I am currently working on the autobiography of John Howe who flew with No 2 Squadron SAAF as part of the 18th FBW. He was in Korea June to October 1951. I am seeking anybody who may have encouneterd John and am also interested in the American perspective on working alongside the South Africans. I appreciate there was a very healthy respect for them - and they for the Americans - but if anyone can add any personal thoughts to that I would be interested to hear from them. You may be interested to know that John left the SAAF in 1954 to join the Royal Air Force with whom he completed his career as an Air Vice Marshal. He currently lives in Norwich, England. I am also seeking Ed Rackham who was on the 18th FBW and who John met up with later at RAF Woodbridge in England when he commanded 74 Squadron RAF flying the Lightning. Between them John and Ed instigated the first Tiger Meet which of course has grown into an annual NATO affair and the organisation still thrives today. I look forward to hearing from anyone who may be able to help. Keywords: John Howe

Entry: 51141 18TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING	EMAIL
HARVEY KLINGER wrote on May 28, 2005 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: AIR FORCE VETERAN Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 50568 18TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING	1ST. LT. BERT WHITE, P-51 FIGHTER PILOT, KOREAN WAR
JOE WHITE wrote on May 2, 2005 City and State: KALISPELL MT Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Seeking information--if anyone remembers 1st. Lt. Bert White, who completed his 100th combat mission on Aug. 29, 1951. He and other Nat'l Guard pilots from Great Falls, Mt., were sent to Pusan in July or Aug. 1950. Bert also served several months with ground troops of the US Army and ROK; he was a forward observer, calling in artillery and air strikes against Communist forces. He did not speak of the war until 1983, then shared with me that he had served with a "whole bunch of heroes"--every man he served with in Korea. Bert passed away in Nov. 1991, and only shortly before his death revealed that he had earned many decorations, among them the DFC for action near Sinanju on Aug. 22, 1951. We have some small Kodak shots of damaged P-51s and some gun camera film of about half his missions. I served as a USAFSS airborne intercept operator in South Korea in 1963. I'm writing a family history. Any info is appreciated. Thanks to the "whole bunch of heroes" who served during the Korean War--and to the thousands of "peace keepers" who have served since. Keywords: 1st. Lt. Bert White, P51, Pilot, Pusan

Entry: 45436 18TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING	LIST OF 18TH WING KW VETERANS
T.D. (TRACY) CONNORS wrote on August 26, 2004 City and State: TIVERTON RI Unit: Service or Relationship: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: Truckbusters From Dogpatch: The Combat History of the 18th Fighter-Bomber Wing in the Korean War, 1950-1953 will be published in early 2005. One of its Appendices will be a listing of 18th Wing Veterans of the Korean War era. The list now exceeds 3,000, but will probably increase significantly prior to publication. Veterans of the 18th or their families are welcome to submit names of veterans for inclusion on the list. An email or a written communication will suffice. Please include full name, rank, unit and period of service, if known. Keywords: 18th Wing KW Veterans

Entry: 44072 18TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING	MECHANIC 6/53-6/54
GEORGE FENNELL wrote on June 26, 2004 City and State: NIXA MO Unit: 18 TH MTR VEH SQDN. Service or Relationship: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: My duty was Mechanic in the 3/4 ton, crane, wrecker and M-20 Armored car shop. Keywords: june- 1953 to june- 54 , 18th Mtr Veh Sqdn ,K-55 Osan .

Entry: 41703 18TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING	12TH FBS K-46
HARVEY KLINGER wrote on March 13, 2004 City and State: PHILADELPHIA PA Unit: 12TH. FIGHTER BOMBER SQ. Service or Relationship: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: SERVED WITH THE 12TH. AT K-46 FROM SEPT.51 TO JULY 52.ALSO WAS AT O'HARE FIELD SEPT.52 TO APRIL 53.THEN AT KINROSS FIELD MICH.UNTIL MY DISCHARGE ON JAN.31 55.WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM ANYBODY THAT WAS AT THESE BASES AT THESE TIMES. Keywords: armament 12th.fbs.

Entry: 41574 18TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING	CARGO PLANE
LEON PANGBURN wrote on March 7, 2004 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: imformation Keywords: cargo plane shot down durning the korean warname:dekota

Entry: 41436 18TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING	DANIEL 'CHAPPIE' JAMES
D. HOLT wrote on March 2, 2004 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: Dear Sir I am doing a project for the Tuskegee Airmen Inc. Bay Area Chapter. I am lookin for the markings: side number and serial number of Daniel "Chappie" James aircraft - both the F-51 and the F-80 he used in the Korean War when he was attached to the 18th FBW / 12 FBS. If anyone has information or pictures of his aircraft or any one he used that shows the markings PLEASE contact me at me by e-mail. Thank you for your time and kind reply. Sincerly Dwayne Keywords: Tuskegee Airmen, 18th FBW, 12th FBS, F-51, F-80

Entry: 41092 18TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING	E-MAIL UPDATE
BENJAMIN LAWS wrote on February 19, 2004 City and State: SPIRIT LAKE ID Unit: 18TH MOTOR VEHICLE SQUADRON K-46 Service or Relationship: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: My name is Ben Laws I was at K-46 in 1952.I drove a six by number 1602(duce) the name Stroker painted on the hood I lived in the mechanics tent. one of the mechanics used to ride shot gun with me once in a while out on my run to pick up laborers in the morning, and home at night. His name was Gustafson. We didn't go by first names. If your out there buddy I have tons of pictures. One of you in fact.trucker@icehouse.net Keywords:

Entry: 41004 18TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING	SGT. EUGENE B. WALDRON
ROB WALDRON wrote on February 18, 2004 City and State: FATE TX Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Looking for anyone who may have known my Father. He was in Korea on the third day of the out break. He didn't talk a whole lot about it but I remember he said he was in armour maintenance and worked on P-51 Mustangs. His pilot was Chappie James,which he had a very deep respect for. He had a picture of himself and Chappie,plus some of his other friends but since his death and my mothers I can't find any of the photos.If anyone remembers him I would appreciate any feed back or photos. Keywords: Chappie James,Armour maintenance P-51,1950-1952 Korea

Entry: 40500 18TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING	18TH FIGHTR BOMBER
DAVD KOWALCHEK wrote on February 2, 2004 City and State: NEWBURYPORT MA Unit: 18TH FIGHTER BOMBER GROUP Service or Relationship: - Comments: Hi, my name is David Kowalchek, my dad is Walter E. Kowalchek, he served in Korea 52-54 active in the 18th fghtr Bmbr group. He now resides in Auburn Mass,originaly from Worcester Mass. Iam writing this for several reasons.1ST does anyone have any info in dealing with the V.A.as to benefits and eligability? 2nd any reunions in this area? 3rd I think he would apreciate to hear from any of his fellow A.F.buddies. He is a very proud vet and has extensive photo journals and many stories from the time he served in Korea. In closeing I can only say we as a people need to stand up and demand our vets get the treatment they deserve, Our government that we belive in needs to take a closer look at the vets and their families that have suffered the aftermath of war related trauma. Just thank a vet everday no matter what part he or she played, without there service we as a nation would not be free. thanks d.j.k. Keywords:

Entry: 35958 18TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING	DOGPATCH JAN. 52 - DEC. 52
HAROLD DIAMOND wrote on July 31, 2003 City and State: LOUISVILLE KY Unit: Service or Relationship: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Arrived at K-10 in Jan. Freezing Cold. First night was spent in tent (the oil stove blew up during the night, soot covered everyone). Assigned to the 18th AIO as payroll and personnel specialist. Lived in quonset near the hospital and gymnasium. Left about mid Dec. and spent next three years at Eglin AFB, FL. Would like to hear from anyone from the 18th AIO. Keywords:

Entry: 35057 18TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING	LOCATE CAPT JOHN'JACK' MULLIN
ARTHUR KLEIDERER wrote on June 23, 2003 City and State: HOUSTON TX Unit: 18 FB WING Service or Relationship: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I served as base ops officer of k10 and k46 1952. Capt mullin was flying safety officer during the dame time period Keywords:

Entry: 32529 18TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING	LOOKING FOR BUDDIES USAF 18TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING/KOREA 1953
DIANE FARNSWORTH wrote on March 6, 2003 City and State: NORTH READING MA Unit: Service or Relationship: FRIEND OF VETERAN Comments: I am a nurse who is trying to contact anyone who may be interested in communicating with a patient of mine who has advansed MS and has a dream to contact anyone who may have served USAF 18th Fighter Bomber Wing in Korea 1953.. His name is Angelo Caputo and is a very proud vetran...wishing to fullfil a dream to contact anyone connected to this time in his life.. thanks to all of you...Diane Keywords:

Entry: 32130 18TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING
JOE KRAKOVSKY wrote on February 17, 2003 City and State: WILDWOOD IL Unit: 18TH FBW Service or Relationship: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Our new president (Red Ryder) asked me to take on the duty of association historian. I am seeking information on who attened the first reunion in Colorado Springs 1996 of 18th FBW. I would appreciate any help or information. Especially the people who attended from the Second South African Squadron. Thank you Joe Krakovsky Keywords: I was stationed in Korea April 1952 to April 1953.

Entry: 31347 18TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING	BERLIN AIRLIFT AND KOREAN CONFLICT (US ARMY AIR CORPS WWII)
JAMIE GALEMORE wrote on January 18, 2003 City and State: HEBRON IN Unit: 18TH FIGHTER BOMBAR WING-KOREA Service or Relationship: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Any info. relating to identifing period of time mentioned please reply. Tring to locate info. during his years of service. Keywords: Looking for info. relating to my step father: 1st Lieutenant Ray Eugene (Reb) Timmerman date of birth 7-17-19,served in US Army Air Corp as figther pilot during 1942-1945. Pictures related to Korean market place, Korea sign reading 18th Fighter Bomber Wing, Motor Pool, Korea. Plane tail black with WF #10 on side. Also Hotel Ambassador Korea, red plane tail #272590 on plane that was returning home. Military ring has 1942 E with X-XXXXX numbers engraved on the inside. Have a picture of him in a P-51 Mustang and also flew Lockheed P38J Lightening.

Entry: 30022 18TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING	CHINHAE K-10/1951-52
TONY BENNETT wrote on November 29, 2002 City and State: BRADENTON FL Unit: 82ND ABN DIV Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: trying to locate anyone who served with my stepdad,Hank Capolongo, at Chinhae in 1951-52. He was primarily servicing Mustangs. He was 20-21 yrs old then and from Ithaca, NY. Now lives in Port Richey, Fl. with his wife.He has always been especially proud to have been a wartime enlisted man with the 18thFBG.I would love to find someone in Florida who knew him.Like most vets, he did his duty honorably and then returned home to pick up where he left off.Since retiring he has begun to wonder how his fellow vets were and are. Keywords: chinhae k-10/1951-52/ 18th maintenance sqd/"Hank" Capolongo

Entry: 29574 18TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING	18TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING
GORDON KNIGHT wrote on November 14, 2002 City and State: SINTON TX Unit: 18TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING/ AIO Service or Relationship: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I served at K-46, Wonju in AIO. Would liketo hear from someone who has photo's of base, planes, runway and etc. I was a heavy equipment operator. We had our equipment at Motor Pool by Flight line. Would like any information on Ross Torson from Coffeyville, Kansas, "Butler" SAAF from Cape Town South Africa, Lt. Keyser who was in AIO at K-46. Does anyone remember the house boy named Mousey from K-46. I was wondering what ever happened to him? Comments: I arrived at K-10 from Japan in May 1952. I served with the 18th Fighter Bomber Wing. After about 2 weeks I was flown to K-46 near Wonju, this was the advanced base. We served with the South African Air Force there. We used F-51 Mustangs and so did they. They flew bombing missions every day. We lost some planes and several got shot up. I worked in AIO - as a heavy equipment operator. I plowed snow, worked on roads and runways. The winter was very cold and we didn't have warm boots or clothes. The guard duty at night around the planes was bitter cold. The guys on the flight line had a rough job in the cold too. We slept in tents about five or six men to a tent. In 1953 part of our unit and all the planes went to K-55 - Osan and the F-86 Sabre jet was the one to replace the F-51. I have alot of memories of those times, we did a good job and I'm proud to have served in the Korean War. The 18th Fighter Bomber Unit was a proud unit. From Korea I returned to the states and served at Tooele Ordanance Depot, Utah. I have alot of stories and etc. in case anyone would like to contact me. A/2c Gordon Knight AF18393626 BOX 423 SINTON, TEXAS 78387 361-364-2193 Keywords: A/2c Gordon Knight, K-10 May 1952 to May 1953

Entry: 29469 18TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING	51ST MAINT SQDN ATTACHED
PIETRO A. MAZZARELLA wrote on November 11, 2002 City and State: NJ Unit: 51ST MAINT SQDN ATTACHED TO THE 18TH FTR BMR SQUD Service or Relationship: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 28475 18TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING
RALPH JOHNSEN wrote on September 25, 2002 City and State: LANTANA FL Unit: 18TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING-TRUCKBUSTERS Service or Relationship: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: i would like to know about reunions Keywords: commanding general rogers,dogpatchers 51 mustangs 1950 and 1951 came over from tachikawa,japan in maintenance squadron looking for b.h.wilson e. manko c.mankiewicz

Entry: 27697 18TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING
DEWEY BALLARD wrote on August 19, 2002 City and State: PRAIRIE VILLAGE KS Unit: 18TH FTR BMR GP - 15TH TAC RCN SQ Service or Relationship: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 27267 18TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING	ANYONE FLYING FROM K16 IN JULY 1951?
KAGAN WEST wrote on July 31, 2002 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I am looking for men who may have served with my father Capt. Joseph Matthew Babasa. He was from Tucson Arizona although stationed in Conn. He flew out of k-16 on a bombing run on July 9th , 1951 he is still missing and unaccounted for. If you have any information or know of anyone who might know of Joe. I would love to hear from you . Thank You Kagan West youngest child of Joseph M. Babasa Keywords:

Entry: 24897 18TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING	18TH MOTOR VEH SQ
V.V. HILL wrote on April 22, 2002 City and State: SUSSEX WI Unit: 18TH MOTOR VEH SQ Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My Dad served Mar 1951 to Apr 1952 in this unit He does not have a email address. Looking for anyone who served with him. His two sons served durning the Viet Nam and Gulf wars. (Marines) Keywords:

Entry: 24335 18TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING	F-86 CRASH
DAN WILSON wrote on March 28, 2002 City and State: PAINESVILLE OH Unit: Service or Relationship: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: I am looking for information about a crash of two F-86s from the 18th FBW in Japan on Jan. 8 or 9, 1955. It could of been a midair collision. There were other crashes near Japan around the same time. One of the crashes was an F-86D in the East China Sea. Keywords:

Entry: 24238 18TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING	18TH MEDICAL SQDN
BOB CASILLO wrote on March 25, 2002 City and State: CONYERS GA Unit: 18TH MED SQDN Service or Relationship: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Would like to contact former medics from the 18th Med Sqdn. Or anyone who knew me in Korea. Keywords:

Entry: 23692 18TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING	K-10 CHINHEA, KOREA
GORDON KNIGHT wrote on March 5, 2002 City and State: SINTON TX Unit: 18TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING Service or Relationship: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I arrived at K-10 from Japan in May 1952. I served with the 18th Fighter Bomber Wing. After about 2 weeks I was flown to K-46 near Wonju, this was the advanced base. We served with the South African Air Force there. We used F-51 Mustangs and so did they. They flew bombing missions every day. We lost some planes and several got shot up. I worked in AIO - as a heavy equipment operator. I plowed snow, worked on roads and runways. The winter was very cold and we didn't have warm boots or clothes. The guard duty at night around the planes was bitter cold. The guys on the flight line had a rough job in the cold too. We slept in tents about five or six men to a tent. In 1953 part of our unit and all the planes went to K-55 - Osan and the F-86 Sabre jet was the one to replace the F-51. I have alot of memories of those times, we did a good job and I'm proud to have served in the Korean War. The 18th Fighter Bomber Unit was a proud unit. From Korea I returned to the states and served at Tooele Ordanance Depot, Utah. I have alot of stories and etc. in case anyone would like to contact me. A/2c Gordon Knight AF18393626 BOX 423 SINTON, TEXAS 78387 361-364-2193 Keywords:

Entry: 23527 18TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING	REMEMBERING K10 AND K55
EDWIN A. ENG wrote on February 27, 2002 City and State: BRENTWOOD NY Unit: 18TH MOTOR VEHICLE SGD Service or Relationship: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Truck buster was a newspaper printed by the wing. I have two old copiesDated Nov 17. 1952 and JAN 31 1953 tHE 53 COPY HAS A STORY OF THE LAST MUSTANG MISSION BEFORE SWITCHING TO THE f-86.....ALSO cHRISMAS CARD, WHICH HAS LIL ABNER FLYING IN A P51..on the cover and seasons greeting from the 18th fighter bomber wing inside Keywords: Remember, S/sgt Nelson, Briggs and Davis, Both from Maine.My Buddy Rick from Philadelphia

Entry: 23003 18TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING	HERE IS ANOTHER ONE
THOMAS C. ALGIER wrote on February 8, 2002 City and State: TEMECULA CA Unit: 18TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING, HDQTERS SQADRON Service or Relationship: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Have old photos of Chin-ae Town and photo of President (Korea) Sigman-Reha With General Van Fleet. Also have perfect yearbook Album of the 18th Fighter-Bomber Wing Keywords: Worked in Photo Lab Set up Hobby Shop and worked with Special Service Group. 1951 to March 1952

Entry: 22450 18TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING	18TH MED. GP.
GEORGE CARRERA wrote on January 20, 2002 City and State: SAN ANTONIO TX Unit: 18TH MED. GP., 18TH FBW, 5TH AIR FORCE Service or Relationship: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: We were assigned to Detachment 1, of the 18th Medical Group at an airstrip, known as K-46, located a few miles from the City of Wonju. Some of my buddies there, included Billy Horne, from Austin, TX, Arthur Castro, from Corcoran, CA, Elton Hill, from Mansfield, LA, and Kenneth Davis, from somewhere in Ohio. The two flight surgeons with whom we served were Dr. Bill Singer, and Dr. William Anschutz. Keywords: Jan. thru Dec., 1952 18th Medical Group, Detachment 1

Entry: 21180 18TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING	MISSED E-MAIL ADDRESS
LEWIS H. WHITE JR. wrote on December 2, 2001 City and State: BALLINGER TX Unit: OSI DET, K-10, JAN-AUG 51 Service or Relationship: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: AP named Clements contacted me in November but I accidentally lost his E-Mail address. Would appreciate his contacting me again. Thanks. Keywords:

Entry: 20730 18TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING	1951-52 CHINHA WONJU
VERLYN L. MASON wrote on November 17, 2001 City and State: BISBEE AZ Unit: 18TH FIGHTER BOMMER WING Service or Relationship: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Would like to hear from ole buddies. Especially Gilber J. Vanover or if you know his whereabouts. Verlyn L. Mason, CMS (USAF-Ret) Keywords: 1951-52 Chinha Wonju 18th Fighter Bomber Wing

Entry: 19022 18TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING	PHOTOS WANTED
VERNON LEE wrote on August 28, 2001 City and State: NEW MARKET AL Unit: Service or Relationship: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Would like to contact people having photos of K-10 Chinhea, during JAN-51 thru APR-51. Of special interest: hill @ K-10 hollowed out by Japs during WWII, runway and layout of Air Base. As well as photos of town of Chinhae. Keywords: Air Police - Jan 51 to med Apr 51. Looking for: Pfc Hisenhofer, Sgt Poole.

Entry: 18798 18TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING	18TH FTR BMB GP- K-55
WILLIAM M. DIRUSSO wrote on August 18, 2001 City and State: WILMINGTON DE Unit: 18TH AIR BASE GP- POWER PLANT Service or Relationship: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Served with base power from 4/53- 4/54 Keywords:

Entry: 18264 18TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING	DOGPATCH TOWER
STEVE SITZLAR wrote on July 26, 2001 City and State: LEXINGTON KY Unit: 1973RD AACS DETACHMENT Service or Relationship: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Was tower chief at "Dogpatch Tower" K-10 Chinhae, Korea from June 51 until May 52 with a few side trips to K-46. I am interested in finding the booklet publised by the 18FBW called "The Truckbusters" and also one of the unit patches that showed Daisy Man and Lil Abner riding on a F-51. There is a small photo of it in "Mustangs over Korea" but I am unable to copy. "Mustangs over Korea " has a good photo of the Control Tower. Keywords:

Entry: 18213 18TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING	18 SUPPLY SQ
BILL MASHBURN wrote on July 24, 2001 City and State: FL Unit: Service or Relationship: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Arrived K10 Aug 52 Left by train Dec 52 for K55 Osan. Keywords: Dogpatch, and Osan

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