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Current Message 1 - February 13, 2010
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Entry: 73546
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The Flying Nightmare - downed Spt 55

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Neal Nelson wrote on 2010-02-13 20:30:24.0

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

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Current Message 2 - November 18, 2009
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Entry: 72410
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Wool Sweater

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Outdoor knitwear wrote on 2009-11-18 23:59:36.0

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

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Current Message 3 - May 26, 2009
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Entry: 70309
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boyie san

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lewis (louie) gallman wrote on 2009-05-26 10:45:01.0

Comments: i hve been thinking of these buddies all of these years

Keywords: porkey joeie rosey are old buds

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Current Message 4 - November 4, 2007
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Entry: 62847
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Jim McLellan wrote on 2007-11-04 20:47:10.0

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Current Message 5 - September 23, 2007
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Entry: 62391
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Fighting Cock insignia

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Travis Birth wrote on 2007-09-23 14:52:51.0

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.

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Current Message 6 - August 20, 2007
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Entry: 62028
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FOUND: So Jong Ri Korea 18th Fighter Bomber Wing Orphanage Brass Bowl

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Scott Smith wrote on 2007-08-20 18:28:59.0

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

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Current Message 7 - June 20, 2006
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Entry: 57729
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KIA MIA CAPT. HOWARD SMITH

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Robert J. Frasco wrote on 2006-06-20 11:17:33.0

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

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Current Message 8 - March 21, 2006
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Entry: 56319
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Mess hall fire at K 55

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K.D. Hawkins wrote on 2006-03-21 14:44:37.0

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

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Current Message 9 - March 6, 2006
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Entry: 56127
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looking for my father

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jay levine wrote on 2006-03-06 14:48:14.0

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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

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Current Message 10 - January 25, 2006
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Entry: 55398
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K-10 CHINHAE KOREA-1952

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PAUL K. Boord wrote on 2006-01-25 15:55:16.0

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.

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Current Message 11 - January 10, 2006
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Entry: 55104
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korea K-46 51-52

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Harvey Klinger wrote on 2006-01-10 09:23:27.0

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.

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Current Message 12 - November 22, 2005
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Entry: 54240
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look for name of p51 pilot

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mike johnson wrote on 2005-11-22 22:10:59.0

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Keywords: im looking for the name of the pilot who flew the p51 mustang named the deacon

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Current Message 13 - August 22, 2005
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Entry: 52775
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18th FBW Aerobatic Team-F-86F's

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Michael Fox wrote on 2005-08-22 00:00:00.0

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

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Current Message 14 - July 7, 2005
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Entry: 51913
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Air Vice Marshal John Howe

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Bob Cossey wrote on 2005-07-07 00:00:00.0

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

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Current Message 15 - May 28, 2005
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Entry: 51141
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email

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harvey klinger wrote on 2005-05-28 00:00:00.0

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Current Message 16 - May 2, 2005
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Entry: 50568
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1st. Lt. Bert White, P-51 Fighter Pilot, Korean War

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Joe White wrote on 2005-05-02 00:00:00.0

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

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Current Message 17 - August 26, 2004
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Entry: 45436
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List of 18th Wing KW Veterans

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T.D. (TRACY) Connors wrote on 2004-08-26 07:27:10.0

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

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Current Message 18 - June 26, 2004
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Entry: 44072
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Mechanic 6/53-6/54

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George Fennell wrote on 2004-06-26 19:42:37.0

Comments: My duty was Mechanic in the 3/4 ton, crane, wrecker& M-20 Armored car shop.

Keywords: june- 1953 to june- 54 , 18th Mtr Veh Sqdn ,K-55 Osan .

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Current Message 19 - March 13, 2004
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Entry: 41703
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12th fbs k-46

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harvey klinger wrote on 2004-03-13 12:18:47.0

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.

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Current Message 20 - March 7, 2004
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Entry: 41574
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cargo plane

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leon pangburn wrote on 2004-03-07 20:31:14.0

Comments: imformation

Keywords: cargo plane shot down durning the korean warname:dekota

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Current Message 21 - March 2, 2004
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Entry: 41436
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DANIEL 'CHAPPIE' JAMES

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D. Holt wrote on 2004-03-02 00:15:37.0

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

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Current Message 22 - February 19, 2004
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Entry: 41092
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e-mail update

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Benjamin Laws wrote on 2004-02-19 21:28:28.0

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

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Current Message 23 - February 18, 2004
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Entry: 41004
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Sgt. Eugene B. Waldron

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Rob Waldron wrote on 2004-02-18 10:44:41.0

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

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Current Message 24 - February 2, 2004
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Entry: 40500
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18th fightr bomber

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davd kowalchek wrote on 2004-02-02 15:37:05.0

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.

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Current Message 25 - July 31, 2003
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Entry: 35958
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Dogpatch Jan. 52 - Dec. 52

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Harold Diamond wrote on 2003-07-31 13:11:14.0

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.

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Current Message 26 - June 23, 2003
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Entry: 35057
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LOCATE CAPT JOHN'JACK' MULLIN

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arthur kleiderer wrote on 2003-06-23 15:20:10.0

Comments: I served as base ops officer of k10 and k46 1952. Capt mullin was flying safety officer during the dame time period

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Current Message 27 - March 6, 2003
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Entry: 32529
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looking for buddies USAF 18th Fighter Bomber Wing/Korea 1953

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Diane Farnsworth wrote on 2003-03-06 06:39:11.0

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

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Current Message 28 - February 17, 2003
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Entry: 32130
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Joe Krakovsky wrote on 2003-02-17 21:05:52.0

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.

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Current Message 29 - January 18, 2003
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Entry: 31347
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Berlin Airlift & Korean Conflict (US Army Air Corps WWII)

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Jamie Galemore wrote on 2003-01-18 11:17:10.0

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.

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Current Message 30 - November 29, 2002
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Entry: 30022
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chinhae k-10/1951-52

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tony bennett wrote on 2002-11-29 21:53:46.0

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

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Current Message 31 - November 14, 2002
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Entry: 29574
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18th Fighter Bomber Wing

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Gordon Knight wrote on 2002-11-14 09:12:23.0

Comments: I served at K-46, Wonju in AIO. Would liketo hear from someone who has photo's of base, planes, runway & 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

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Current Message 32 - November 11, 2002
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Entry: 29469
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51st Maint Sqdn attached

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Pietro A. Mazzarella wrote on 2002-11-11 17:08:08.0

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Current Message 33 - September 25, 2002
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Entry: 28475
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ralph johnsen wrote on 2002-09-25 11:04:57.0

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

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Current Message 34 - August 19, 2002
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Entry: 27697
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Dewey Ballard wrote on 2002-08-19 11:56:24.0

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Current Message 35 - July 31, 2002
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Entry: 27267
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Anyone flying from K16 in July 1951?

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kagan west wrote on 2002-07-31 18:54:17.0

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

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Current Message 36 - April 22, 2002
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Entry: 24897
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18th Motor Veh Sq

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V.V. Hill wrote on 2002-04-22 20:44:37.0

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)

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Current Message 37 - March 28, 2002
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Entry: 24335
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f-86 crash

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Dan Wilson wrote on 2002-03-28 09:19:23.0

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.

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Current Message 38 - March 25, 2002
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Entry: 24238
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18th Medical Sqdn

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Bob Casillo wrote on 2002-03-25 16:18:42.0

Comments: Would like to contact former medics from the 18th Med Sqdn. Or anyone who knew me in Korea.

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Current Message 39 - March 5, 2002
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Entry: 23692
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K-10 Chinhea, Korea

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Gordon Knight wrote on 2002-03-05 09:41:50.0

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

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Current Message 40 - February 27, 2002
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Entry: 23527
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remembering K10 and K55

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EDWIN A. Eng wrote on 2002-02-27 08:27:22.0

Comments: Truck buster was a newspaper printed by the wing. I have two old copiesDated Nov 17. 1952& 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

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Current Message 41 - February 8, 2002
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Entry: 23003
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Here is another one

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THOMAS C. ALGIER wrote on 2002-02-08 12:28:21.0

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

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Current Message 42 - January 20, 2002
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Entry: 22450
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18th Med. Gp.

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George Carrera wrote on 2002-01-20 12:54:39.0

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

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Current Message 43 - December 2, 2001
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Entry: 21180
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Missed E-Mail address

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LEWIS H. White wrote on 2001-12-02 21:36:03.0

Comments: AP named Clements contacted me in November but I accidentally lost his E-Mail address. Would appreciate his contacting me again. Thanks.

Keywords:

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Current Message 44 - November 17, 2001
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Entry: 20730
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1951-52 CHINHA WONJU

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Verlyn L. Mason wrote on 2001-11-17 22:20:19.0

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

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Current Message 45 - August 28, 2001
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Entry: 19022
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Photos Wanted

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Vernon Lee wrote on 2001-08-28 21:20:22.0

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.

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Current Message 46 - August 18, 2001
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Entry: 18798
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18th FTR BMB GP- K-55

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WILLIAM M. DiRusso wrote on 2001-08-18 18:51:55.0

Comments: Served with base power from 4/53- 4/54

Keywords:

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Current Message 47 - July 26, 2001
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Entry: 18264
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Dogpatch Tower

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Steve Sitzlar wrote on 2001-07-26 16:55:34.0

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:

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Current Message 48 - July 24, 2001
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Entry: 18213
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18 Supply Sq

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Bill Mashburn wrote on 2001-07-24 15:37:36.0

Comments: Arrived K10 Aug 52 Left by train Dec 52 for K55 Osan.

Keywords: Dogpatch, and Osan

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Current Message 49 - July 24, 2001
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Entry: 18198
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Jack Ziemer

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james robson wrote on 2001-07-24 07:54:26.0

Comments: My grandfather flew with the 18th in late 1951-early 52. Would like to get in touch with the men who flew with him.

Keywords:

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Current Message 50 - May 28, 2001
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Entry: 16831
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Served w/18th.fbw @ K-10 ChinHAE

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Lewis H. White wrote on 2001-05-28 01:48:39.0

Comments: Have a publication approximately 146 pages produced while 18th.FBW (The Truckbusters)was at Chinhae(Dogpatch)(K-10)during period Jan to Aug 51. Book also has photographs and names of members of the 2nd South African AF Squadron. Book was printed by Public Information Office 18th. FBW, Sept 30, 1951. Illustrated by Sgt. David H. McNichol; Layout by Cpl. dJohn C. McDannold; Edited by S/Sgt. Richard S. Schlingledecker. Printed by Toppan Printing, Ltd., Tokyo, Japan.

Keywords: Worked primarily w/Air Police - remember S/sgt. Brumskin; T/sgt. M. Vice; S/sgt. Lane; M/sgt. Worley.

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Current Message 51 - May 21, 2001
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Entry: 16694
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Logging In

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Paul Bimler wrote on 2001-05-21 10:15:20.0

Comments:

Keywords:

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Current Message 52 - May 16, 2001
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Entry: 16608
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18th Mtr Veh Sq, APO 970

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Barbara Linville wrote on 2001-05-16 19:51:07.0

Comments: Looking for any information on my father Kenneth M. Massengale. He arrived in Korea around Sept 13, 1951 and left around Sept 1, 1952. Thank you.

Keywords:

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Current Message 53 - May 4, 2001
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Entry: 16303
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'MOON' MULLINS

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Don Donovan wrote on 2001-05-04 14:50:17.0

Comments: Does anyone have any information about how to contact Major "Moon" Mullins, a fighter/bomber pilot during the earliest raids on Pyongyang in October of 1950? He was reportedly to have seen my uncle climb out of his P-51, and was the last person to see him alive. My uncle, Don Bolt, a fellow pilot who had been shot down and was surrounded by NKorean forces, was too far behind enemy lines to be rescued by helicoptor, and was never heard from again.

Thank you

Keywords: Mjr "Moon" Mullins; Don Bolt; Pyongyang

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Current Message 54 - January 4, 2001
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Entry: 14068
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Trying to find Dad's buddies 12/51-11/52

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Candi Gaillot wrote on 2001-01-04 21:21:26.0

Comments: Hello. I'm the daughter of an Air Force vet-Korea and am trying to locate some friends of my father. He'll be 70 this year and it would mean so much to him. Thanks for your help.

Keywords: Served in Korea 12/51 to 11/52. Located at k46. Detachment II. Service #13380596 Would love to locate fellow vet from then, esp. Clinton or Clinnon O'Breeden. also last names Wattts and Bowers and any others.....

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Current Message 55 - October 27, 2000
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Entry: 12573
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members of 18th supply, ammo area

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CHARLES R. hudson wrote on 2000-10-27 17:15:21.0

Comments: looking for former bomb dumpers 1953-54 (Osan k55)

Keywords:

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Current Message 56 - October 19, 2000
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Entry: 12442
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4/52 - 6/52

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Gordon Faust wrote on 2000-10-19 21:36:13.0

Comments: Am active with the Wis. VFW. Doing research on the Korean KIA from Wis. and others from Dane County Wis. that died from other causes in Korea. Have obtained all 800 info sheets from the Korean War Memorial in Wash. D.C. on those KIA' from Wis.

Keywords: Hq 5th AF(Rear) Jun52 to Feb53. Looking for Tom Torrance, Frank L. Coccia Jr. (PA), Don Herman (Iowa), Dave Alligood (NC), Vince Cafiso(NY), John Fris (Mich), E. R. Schaberg (Omaha), Tom & Ruth Norton (TX)

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Current Message 57 - September 14, 2000
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Entry: 11724
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Looking for Walter Henry Bauer

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Jerry Falo wrote on 2000-09-14 12:36:24.0

Comments: Hi all,

My dad is looking for:

Walter Henry Bauer Surveyor 18th Air Force Fighter/Bomber Squadron 18th (or 78th) Air Installation Organization Stationed at Pusan (Dogpatch) and then Osani Served between September 1952 and August 1953

My dad's name is Tony Falo.

If anyone has any information, please pass it along to me.

Thank you, Jerry

Keywords: 18th Air Force 18th Fighter Bomber Squadron 18th (or 78th) AIO Dogpatch

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Current Message 58 - August 15, 2000
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Entry: 11053
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Motor Veh Sqdn k-46 1951

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Benjamin Laws wrote on 2000-08-15 22:04:13.0

Comments: Our motor pool was located along side the runway our biggest fear was a runaway F-51 plowing through us. (ONE DID) I have snap shots of planes in action, plus flight line activity, showing the flying tigers, and South Africans being loaded with ordnance. If you are interested, give me a call, or E-mail.sincerely Benjamin C. Laws.

Keywords: K-46 Wonju Air Base 1951 my old six-by named Stroker.

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Current Message 59 - August 1, 2000
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Entry: 10753
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Robert S. Fluhr KIA

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Peter Mac Taggart wrote on 2000-08-01 14:33:09.0

Comments: Dear Sirs: I am trying to locate anyone who knew my Uncle Bob who was KIA on May 6, 1952. He was a 2Lt. who, as far as I know, had just transitioned from P51's to the F86. I don't know what he was flying when he died but would appreciate any information concerning his short tour in ROK. His service number was A02222230. His older brother Julius was MIA in 1951 and his intent was to join the war and maybe locate his brother.

Sincerely, Peter Mac Taggart

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Current Message 60 - March 26, 2000
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Entry: 7667
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Reunions

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Eugene Johnson wrote on 2000-03-26 14:53:53.0

Comments: I am looking for any reunions that are coming up if any. Also if any of the bunch is still around.Dates are August of 1952 to August of 1953.Thankyou.

Keywords: Personal Friends

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Current Message 61 - November 13, 1999
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Entry: 4890
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Base Power Plant

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BERT EBERT wrote on 1999-11-13 00:00:00.0

Comments: LIke to hear from buddies. USAF & USN and about Reunions

USN 1942-1952 USAF 1952-1963

Keywords: 1953-1954 K-55 OSAN AIR FORCE BASE NCOIC BASE POWER PLANT & ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION

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Current Message 62 - August 10, 1999
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Entry: 3438
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PIO photog Aug 50 - June 52

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Thomas L. Gilliland wrote on 1999-08-10 00:00:00.0

Comments: Robert Dujat and Neil Curtis of the 18th Fighter bomber Wing. Dujat worked PIO and Curtis was a supply wizard.

Keywords: Pusan, August 1950,K-9,K-24,K-13, K-10, K-1,K-16, K-46. Aug 50 to Jun 52. PIO Photographer. Worked out of most Press Centers run by the Air Force. I even worked with the now famous Sandy Colton.

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Current Message 63 - July 14, 1999
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Entry: 3282
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Osan 53-54

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charles r. hudson wrote on 1999-07-14 00:00:00.0

Comments: Osan 53-54

Keywords:

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Current Message 64 - April 20, 1999
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Entry: 2963
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unit member

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MARION LARSEN wrote on 1999-04-20 00:00:00.0

Comments: 18TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING

Keywords:

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Current Message 65 - January 17, 1999
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Entry: 2368
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K-20 Crash Rescue

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HOWARD BERNIER wrote on 1999-01-17 00:00:00.0

Comments: Arrived K-10 Aug 52 then insept was sent to K-10 Wonju.In Feb 53 both bases changed to new base K-55 Osan. Changed from F-51 to F-86. Was in Crash Rescue. Left Korea about three weeks after armistice.

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Current Message 66 - November 20, 1998
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Entry: 1579
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Transportation 9/52-9/53

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Merle Priddy wrote on 1998-11-20 00:00:00.0

Comments: I Was In 18 Figher Bomb transportaion From Sept1952 To Sept 1953 I Was at Chenhay And Osan . I retaired from the Air Force in Dec 1970 At Wright Patterson AFB Ohio

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Current Message 67 - November 20, 1998
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Entry: 739
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info on unit

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Earl R. Greathouse wrote on 1998-11-20 00:00:00.0

Comments: I would like information available on the 181st Fighter Bomber Sq., Texas Air National Guard.

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18th Fighter Bomber Wing - Korea

Wing Patch

Wing Association

On Sat, 09 Nov 1996
D.E. 'Bud' Biteman (now Deceased RIP Bud)  wrote:

Jon Bal Bolitho, So. Africa, pointed me in your direction. What can I 
contribute to your project.  I am presently the founder and President 
of the 18th Fighter Wing Association, having 440 registered members, 
and 2500 names/addresses of former 18th Wing members dating from WWII 
thru to Vietnam.

I have written a brief unofficial history of the 18th, which I'll be
glad to mail to you, and have had a series of articles running in
Military Magazine, Sacramento, CA, for the past couple of years, 
having to do with my own personal flying experiences in P-51s during 
the Korean War.

Sincerely,   Bud Biteman

Please note the following: 


Locator Assist for 18th fighter bomber wing 

D.E. 'Bud' Biteman (now Deceased RIP Bud)
18th Fighter Wing Assoc. President;

maintains an active database of approx. 2200 names and addresses of
former 18th wing veterans, including deceased.  he will try to answer
e-mail inquiries concerning specific individuals as time permits. 
please provide as much info as known, and limit queries to maximum of
three names.



From: From Jim Biteman (Bud's son) Email address
Sent: Monday, September 23, 2002 3:28 PM

All,

It is with great sorrow that I inform you of the passing of my father
this morning at his home in Bellevue.  He died of natural causes.

Would each of you please by any means that you may have, contact all of
my father's dear friends in the 18th FWA and inform them of this.

His first love was my mom, his second was flying.  He had a wonderful
and heroic career in the Air Force and was loved and respected by those
who knew him.  As a father he was a loving and gentle man.  He will be
missed by all who knew him.

Dad has lived and breathed the 18th FWA for many years and was extremely
happy that there was interest in this great organization from others.  I
am happy to know that the work and dedication that he has put into this
group has paid such great dividends to so many.  

Bud Biteman has finished his final approach and has landed successfully
at the pearly gates.  He now can say he has successfully completed the
most important mission known to man...life.  

With warm regards,

Jim Biteman



Combined unit Reunion outcome

We're trying to work up a  joint reunion in Capetown for Sept (7-13) 
'97 of their SAKWVA and our 18th Fighter Wing 

Oct 97 follow up:

Our Sept '97 Reunion with the South African Air Force was beyond our
wildest hopes ... the 29 of us were treated more like visiting royalty
than a bunch of Aging, Ancient Aviators... and we revelled in it! 

We knew that the South Africans were a hospitable bunch, but had no 
idea that they would take us to their bosoms so quickly... we met as
comparative strangers when we climbed off the airplane, but a week 
later we were all life-long friends! (and can hardly wait to 
go back.....) 

I could go into considerable detail ... for your PERSONAL edification,
but it would be much too lengthy for inclusion on your website... all
about SAAF Generals, Lions, Elephants, Zebras and Giraffes... what an
amazing country, and what amazing, friendly people.

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Target info needed

 On Fri, 03 Jan 1997   madel  madel@vvm.com wrote:
Dear Sirs:
I am trying to identify targets that my dad hit during the Korean
Conflict, Capt. Elmer N. Dunlap. He flew F-51's and F-86's in the 
18th Fighter Bomber Wing of the 5th Air Force and saw action in Korea
between December 1925 to May of 1952.  

I would appreciate information to help locate in a general sense the 
following targets: K-8, K-55,  Line Easy, Chodo, Chong Chong, 
Double Bend, Holy Land, Sariwon, Boot Bend, Hak Pang, Talchon-ni, 
Door Knob, Kiss, Tang Yang, Hafjuy, Anak,  Papasan, Ping pong and 
Chulmal. 

Any help would be greatly appreciated.  I am trying to compose a short 
publication in memory of my dad.

Sincerely yours,
Elmer Jr
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DogPatch Logo

On Mon, 10 Mar 1997 
VETNET  arnevet97@webtv.net  wrote:

I have been in touch with Bud Biteman about my Pop who was the 
Illustrator/Draftsman that designed and painted the Dogpatch Air 
Base sign shown on the South African Air Force page.  

My father was Ssgt. Gerald "Jerry" Denson and passed away in 1976.
You might like to know that pictures of that sign and my father 
painting it were published in 1952 in the New York Daily News and 
New York Daily Mirror.

Just a bit about me, I am a Navy Veteran of the Vietnam Era ffrom 
1972-78 and work on legislative issues concerning vets and their 
dependents.

All the best!!