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Fred writes about the 334th and Capt Jabara, who died in an automobile 
accident. We would like to hear from former 334th members.---ed
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Date: Tue, 01 Oct 1996 (updated email 4/25/98)
From: Fred M Gorsek Jr  
Fred fgorsek@bullets.net

Subject:
Capt. James Jabara, 334th Fighter Interceptor Sqd., Worlds First All-Jet
Ace.

Dear Mr. Barker,

I was wondering if Capt James Jabara is still alive, and if so can 
anyone give me his address or phone number.

So far all I have found on these two units is that the Worlds First Jet 
to Jet Ace was assigned to both Sqd's, as he served two tours of duty
in Korea, he was also a triple ace with 15 MIG-15's to his credit, &
also was a Fighter pilot in WW II & flew P-51's.

I also found that these two Sqd's were part of the 4th Fighter 
Interceptor Group. This is in response to the 334th FIS that I had 
previously asked about.

Sincerely

Fred Gorsek Jr


5th AIR FORCE ( FEAF )
502nd TACTICAL CONTROL GROUP
605th TACTICAL CONTROL SQD.
Air police

more from Fred---

Dear Hal,

After I left my inquiry, I signed into the USAF Museum at Dayton Ohio 
and by accident I was looking at their Korean war articles and found 
that Colonel Jabara was killed in a car accident 17 November 66 
travelling to a new assignment.

Finding Information on men

On Mon, 7 Jul 1997 
Dwight Sisson sisson@talstar.com wrote:

WE are requesting info about two men my step-father is searching for,
as yet we have not heard anything.The men in question are as follows;

Thomas Pianke, James Robinson of the 4th Fighter interceptor group,
334th Fighter interceptor Sq. My stepdads name is Clayton G. Gillette.

I would appreciate any help in finding out what happened to my
stepdads friends.
Dwight Sisson
sisson@talstar.com


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Current Message 1 - September 14, 2009
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Entry: 71631
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Lt Col Robert Sizemore

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David O'Niell wrote on 2009-09-14 15:52:31.0

Comments: Attempting to Locate LT Col Robert C. Sizemore, USAF Ret., pursuant to Estate matter for my client. Contact information above. David O'Neill, NM Private Investigator 2200

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Current Message 2 - January 24, 2009
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Entry: 68802
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Looking for Col. James Jabara close relatives

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Allen Mallad wrote on 2009-01-24 03:07:46.0

Comments: I am trying to find some Col. James Jabara close relatives, we are planning a tribute to the late Col. James Jabara in Dearborn, Mi this July and would like someone from the family to attend, involved are the Korean War Vets who present a plaque at Korean War Memorial to the family and also at the Arab National Museum in Dearborn MI, My sister Councilwoman Suzanne Sareini will present a resolution to honor Col. Jabara from the City of Dearborn City Council and Our Mayor, we will have a ceremony at the museum and a reception hosted by the Lebanese Heritage Club at their facility. I can be contacted by email or phone at ahmallad@aol.com or 313 701-9085. We are the largest Lebanese community in the U.S.

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Current Message 3 - September 28, 2007
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Entry: 62455
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Joseph R. Heflin

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Dennis Holt wrote on 2007-09-28 20:43:26.0

Comments: I regret to say that my grandfather, Joseph R. Heflin, passed away on 4 Jan 2007. He was Capt Jabara Crew Chief when he earned the accomplishment of the first jet ace in the Korean War. If anyone has any information or pictures of Joe Heflin, please contact me . V/r, Dennis Holt

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Current Message 4 - March 1, 2007
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Entry: 60174
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looking for info on Maj GEORGE DAVIS

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JAMES DAVIS wrote on 2007-03-01 16:10:53.0

Comments: BEING ONE OF THE HIGHEST SCORING ACES OF KOREAN WAR, WHAT WAS THE MAN LIKE ? MAY BE A DISTANT RELATIVE OF GEORGE .HE WAS MY HERO AND GAVE IT HIS ALL...

Keywords: LOOKING FOR FRIENDS OR VETERNS WHO SERVED WITH DAVIS

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Current Message 5 - July 1, 2006
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Entry: 57927
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info on Col. Richard L. Ayersman

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Robb Hill wrote on 2006-07-01 22:01:38.0

Comments:

Keywords: Doing an Article on Col. Ayersman in Korea, during the years "52&53 and need combat and leadership information on this man during his tour of duty in Korea and after up to his retirement. Anything that you could add would be appreciated.

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Current Message 6 - September 5, 2005
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Entry: 53014
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Maj. George Davis's F-86E #51-2752

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Mike Caulk wrote on 2005-09-05 00:00:00.0

Comments: I am building a large scale model of Maj. George Davis's F-86E #51-2752... and need help.

There seems to be no photographs of this aircraft! Major Davis was shot down and killed by a Mig-15 on 10 February 1952. At the time he was the leading Korean War ace credited with 14 air victories in a very short period of time. For this he was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor.

I have modeled aircraft for nearly 30 years and have accumulated a great deal of data and photos on the F-86 in general and the Korean War era birds in particularly and have NEVER seen a photo or a model of Major Davis's aircraft. In light of this man's record this is a tragic injustice. I would very much like to rectify this with a museum quality reproduction of his mount however I need help.

We know from his widow that Davis named his aircraft "Doris" but has no pictures to confirm personal markings, kill stars/symbols or unit badges. There must be a photo taken by ground crew, another pilot or other support personnel. If anyone has any information that might help in honoring this outstanding courageous pilot it would be greatly appreciated.

Sincerely,

Michael Caulk 255 Hunters Ridge Drive Saline, Michigan 48176

Keywords: Major George Davis, F-86E #51-2752, "Doris"

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Current Message 7 - July 23, 2005
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Entry: 52206
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Just Interested----

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Eugene Benson wrote on 2005-07-23 00:00:00.0

Comments: Lost all personal effects from Korean duty, and have very poor memory-recall as to guys I served with. Was on CQ duty the day that the truce was signed (July 26?). Would appreciate hearing from anyone who remembers me.

Keywords: Better known as "Bucky". Serviced IFF units on F-86's.

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Current Message 8 - June 4, 2005
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Entry: 51336
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Lt. Edwin Scarff

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Lynn Fairbanks wrote on 2005-06-04 00:00:00.0

Comments: Am interested in information re: Lt. Edwin Scarff flying F-86F-30 ("Jackies' Boy") out of Kimpo in l952-53. Was curious as to this gentleman's later life (public school administrator/principal?). Many thanks!

Lynn Robert Fairbanks

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Current Message 9 - January 2, 2005
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Entry: 47883
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334TH QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER

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JERRY DESPALTRO wrote on 2005-01-02 19:19:15.0

Comments: As a former member of the 334th FIS (Korea Era) and for the past six years I have been writing a quarterly news letter for members of the Kimpo Korea & Chitose Japan Era. To date I have located 184 former members. I have a roster of approx. 600 more names that I am trying to locate. If you are a former member or have info regarding one contact me via snail mail or phone. (I don't open any Email that I can't identify)

Keywords: K-14 KIMPO,KOREA

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Current Message 10 - January 2, 2005
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Entry: 47882
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334TH QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER

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JERRY DESPALTRO wrote on 2005-01-02 19:15:35.0

Comments: As a former member of the 334th FIS (Korea Era) and for the past six years I have been writing a quarterly news letter for members of the Kimpo Korea & Chitose Japan Era. To date I have located 184 former members. I have a roster of approx. 600 more names that I am trying to locate. If you are a former member or have info regarding one contact me via snail mail or phone. (I don't open any Email that I can't identify)

Keywords: K-14 KIMPO,KOREA

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Current Message 11 - December 8, 2004
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Entry: 47392
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K-14 334th FIS

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James Hillis wrote on 2004-12-08 23:44:48.0

Comments: I serve in the 334th from Oct 52-Sept 53 I was in charge of all ground power equipment for the 334th. Many memories of that time. Jim Hillis

Keywords: Kimpo K14 334th

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Current Message 12 - May 5, 2004
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Entry: 42834
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Anyone know Gus?

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Steve Grissom wrote on 2004-05-05 12:04:17.0

Comments: Did anyone serve with Gus Grissom? I am looking for information such as stories you may be willing to share with me. If you served with Gus, please email me.

Steve Grissom

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Current Message 13 - February 23, 2004
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Entry: 41185
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James Jabara

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braxton bradford wrote on 2004-02-23 04:47:10.0

Comments: greetings. looking for information on a silver tray presented to Jabara for his 14th MIG, making him a triple ace. best, braxton

Keywords: Jabara, 14th Mig, Silver Tray

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Current Message 14 - October 27, 2003
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Entry: 37829
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u will die soon

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J.p. Conway wrote on 2003-10-27 15:38:29.0

Comments: My name is not a coincidence u basterd

Keywords: Unit: Comments: I am presently attempting to help the Crawford Museum in Cleveland accurately paint the F-86 which is shortly being added to their collection. This particular aircraft won the 1949 Jet Thompson Trophy race with Capt. Bruce Cunningham at the controls. Anu one can that can help with photos of the 334th's F-86s while they were station at Langley in the late 1940's can contact me at: pscreamer@msn.com.

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Current Message 15 - October 26, 2003
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Entry: 37802
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memories

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gene miller wrote on 2003-10-26 13:10:34.0

Comments: crew chief on aircraft F-86 512794 may be able to supply a little info to someone.

Keywords: 334th ftr sq '52=='53

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Current Message 16 - October 4, 2003
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Entry: 37350
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the ignored ace: pete fernandez

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richard lee wrote on 2003-10-04 01:36:44.0

Comments: I am researching my uncle, Captain (later Major) Pete Fernandez. He died in 1980 under ignominous circumstances and has been entirely ignored by television documentaries, biographers, etc. I am setting up a web page as a chronicle to his life and death, and am looking for anyone who flew or served with Pete. I'm interested not only in Air Force buddies, but anyone else who flew with him afterwards, in the 60s and 70s, when he was piloting decrepit multi-engine planes out of Miami International Airport's "Corrosion Corner." My email is breathingzugisland@comcast.net

Keywords: 334th squadron, F-86 pilot, 3rd leading ace with 14.5 kills--In 1972, he stole a soviet-model Antonov-26 for the CIA from a Peruvian runway and flew it to Florida

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Current Message 17 - October 2, 2002
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Entry: 28622
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ANYONE KNOW R.D. MITSCHER?

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John Conway wrote on 2002-10-02 22:48:17.0

Comments: I'm looking for information concerning an R.D. MITSCHER who served with the 4th FIG, 334th FIS in the Korean war. I have brief information that he was with the 334th FIS but don't know if he was a pilot or ground crewman. Any help would be appreciated! Thank you!

Keywords: 4th Fighter Interceptor Group 334th Fighter Interceptor Squadron Korea Korean War Mitscher

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Current Message 18 - May 29, 2002
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Entry: 25879
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just found you

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ronald hooks wrote on 2002-05-29 19:05:41.0

Comments: served in chitose japan 10/54 10/56 and tdy to osan and kunsan korea

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Current Message 19 - April 28, 2002
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Entry: 25071
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334th F-86 Langley AFB 1949

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Kevin Grantham wrote on 2002-04-28 20:02:35.0

Comments: I am presently attempting to help the Crawford Museum in Cleveland accurately paint the F-86 which is shortly being added to their collection. This particular aircraft won the 1949 Jet Thompson Trophy race with Capt. Bruce Cunningham at the controls. Anu one can that can help with photos of the 334th's F-86s while they were station at Langley in the late 1940's can contact me at: pscreamer@msn.com.

Many thanks.

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Current Message 20 - April 13, 2002
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Entry: 24725
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Joseph R. Ellis, 1st LT

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David Ellis wrote on 2002-04-13 21:27:05.0

Comments: I am looking for anyone who may have known my Grandfather. He was an f-86 pilot in Korea. He was the with 4th Fighter Wing, 334 Fighter Squadron. Any info would be appreciated.

Keywords: Personal or Friends

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Current Message 21 - January 4, 2002
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Entry: 22018
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F-86 Pilots Who Flew with Gus Grissom

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Curt Newport wrote on 2002-01-04 10:36:46.0

Comments: I am working on a Gus Grissom bio as a chapter of a book on the recovery of the Liberty Bell 7 Mercury spacecraft and am seeking pilots or other personnel who knew Virgil I. Grissom during his time in Korea.

Keywords: 334th Fighter Interceptor Squadron, Gus Grissom, F-86

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Current Message 22 - November 15, 2001
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Entry: 20669
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334FIS

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E. GORDON Cox wrote on 2001-11-15 16:18:50.0

Comments: NOT A FORGOTTEN WAR

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Current Message 23 - November 15, 2001
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Entry: 20668
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334FIS

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E. GORDON Cox wrote on 2001-11-15 16:15:30.0

Comments: NOT A FORGOTTEN WAR

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Current Message 24 - October 28, 2001
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Entry: 20198
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Searching for Family or Friends of Capt. William D. Crone

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RAYMOND (RAY) Sestak wrote on 2001-10-28 04:41:21.0

Comments: I would like to make contact with any family or friends of Captain Crone. If you have any information, please e-mail me at the address provided. Thank you very much. Ray Sestak

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