Hi Jim

Comments: Hi Jim,

I was there from Dec 54 to Dec 55. Were not the winters great? That is why I luv New Mexico.

If you remember, I had the great experience of running up bird 308 and having the turbine wheel lose some vanes which caused the turbine wheel to get out of balance and sever the shaft at 98%. Caused by some inept pilot that did not write up an over temp.

I'm retired in Las Cruces after a great career in rockets and satellites. I have pictures of you and the crew. I'll send them to you if wish.

John Peters

Keywords: Chitose

Electronic Fuel Control Technicians

Comments: I served with the 339th FIS at Chitose AFB from Nov. 1954 until Nov. 1956, and would like to know how many of my workmates are still around. I was an electronic fuel control specialist on the F-86D, which was powered by a J47-GE-17.

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Son of pilot

Comments: I was with my Dad, John Tomarchio in Chitose from 1953-1957. He was with the 339th. I have been looking for information on him. He was a pilot. I have 2 of the mugs and several patches and medals that he left. Dad died in 1986. I was age 1-5 while in Chitose, but I remember a lot. The snow, Tokyo zoo, crossing the flight lines without permission, and the many friends that my parents had at Chitose.

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339 FIS patches

Comments: Hello, I'm looking for any and all 339 FIS patches to complete a collection featuring Korean war units. If you have any to spare please contact me and I'm sure we can work something out. I just retired as a fighter crew chief myself. Thanks for your service to our great country! Randy

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All Weather information/photos needed

Comments: Hello,

I'm writing a book on Night and All Weather fighter aircraft that were used in the Korean War. I'm looking for images of the aircraft (interior and exterior shots), images and information on airborne radar systems. All material will be cited in the book.

Keywords: F-94B, F-82

All Weather information/photos needed

Comments: Hello,

I'm writing a book on Night and All Weather fighter aircraft that were used in the Korean War. I'm looking for images of the aircraft (interior and exterior shots), images and information on airborne radar systems. All material will be cited in the book.

Keywords: All Weather, night fighters, radar

longest scramble

Comments: My RO and I had the dubious distinction of having the longest scramble in history at Missawa when in December 1952, the hanger doors were frozen shut and it took ua 45 minutes to get airborne. I think my RO was Gene Kershner. If so he can verify this sordid tale.

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AW Book Project

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Keywords: I'm looking for information,stories, and photographs for a book project on U.S. AW operations during the Korean War

339th 1956 - 1957

Comments: Worked in the F-86D Flight Simulator group from 1956 - 1957. Would love to hear from anyone who was in that group with me.

Keywords: F-86D, Flight Simulator, Chitose

chitose service

Comments: fond memories of chitose. I was NCOIC Operations underCap Bugai and Begeman. No family quarters avail. Went back to Tampa and brought wife, son (3) and 1 year old twin sons. flew in C-47 from Yokota, landed midight - freezing on flightline. Moved into Splinter village then into Crawford (Sapporo}. Part of squaredance club. Really cold for Fla boy, but remember Chitose as best assignment. Moved to 41st AD, Johnson when JASDF took over base.

Keywords: 307th BW out of Macdill (B-29) to Kadena to bomb North Korea back to middle ages. Since I was only one that had served in SAC, Col Anderson gave me the rec B-36 model, now owned by my grandson from one of twins.

ANY CREWMEMBERS REMEMBER A SCRAMBLE OUT OF MISAWA?

Comments: I often wonder if any of the other three 339th crewmembers involved remember a specific two-ship scramble during a snowstorm in the winter of 1952. We were TDY out of Johnson AB to Misawa. Intruder aircraft from the Kuriles to the north had showed up on the radar. We had to wait to see if tugs could drive through the snowdrifts before we could take off. The rest of the flight was uneventful because the uninvited guests turned around and went home, but for the four of us who were not long out of training, it was exciting to be flying with guns charged, no lights, and real "bad guys" out there somewhere. Because of the weather at Misawa (zero-zero) we recovered at Chitose. I remember the GCA crew at Chitose was angry because we had alerted them and then cancelled when we realized we could see the field. I remember the other pilot - a young redheaded lieutenant named Rush. I often wonder what kind of people were flying in the Migs, or whatever caused the blips on the radar screen. That must have been a lousy remote assignment - the Kurile Islands.

Keywords: Scramble out of Misawa

Welcome to all the RADAR shop zoomies

Comments: Would love to hear from anyone who knows the whereabouts of Arthur Hay, Hecker, and any other Radar shop peeps from the 339th.

My wife and I will be retiring and moving back to Chiayaphum Thailand for good in Oct. but our gmail e-mail addy will still be good.

Ken Bower SFC, USA Ret. USAF Jun 54-Nov 63 break in service US Army Mar 64-Feb 75

Keywords: Went by Dick Bower back in 55-57. Worked Radar flightline and then Radar Supply, taking over from Val Cavaco.

NOTICE TO THE 339TH FSA

Comments: TO THE MEMBERS OF THE 339TH FSA...LOTS OF GOOD COMMENTS HERE. READ ALL THE WAY TO THE END..YOU MIGHT FIND AN OLD COLLEAGE!

The 339th Fighter Squadron Association has been in existence since the 1980's. The reunion this year in TAMPA would give the members who live in the Southeast a golden opportunity to attend...especially those in FLORIDA, of whom there are many!! Some of you have never attended...why not change that this year? EMAIL AL PLACE OR ME FOR QUESTIONS.

Keywords: 339th FIS at Johnson Air Base, Japan 1952-1954

339th Fighter Sqdrn Association

Comments: The 339th Fighter Sqd. Association Is an organization TO PERPETUATE THE MEMORORY OF THE 339TH FIGHTER SQUADRON. I am secretary-treasurer and eager to answer any question you may have. Our annual reunion this year will be in Tampa at the The Marriott Airport Hotel on September 30-Oct 2.It will be great.Contact me at 518-439-9211. Check out our website www.339thfightersquadronassociation.org

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Hey 339th Members If You Have Not Attended One Of Our 339th Yearly Reunions You Should Their Great.

Comments: Hey all of you fellow members and family of fellow members of the USAF 339th FIS you need to do yourself a very big favor. Each year we have a great get together somewhere here in the good old USA ans we call it "The 339th FIS Reunion". I went last year 2004 for my first time and I want to tell you if you don't join us this year in Tampa,FL. you will miss out on some great times with all of the old timers of the 339th Sq. For those of you that don't know the history of the 339th,well it goes way back and we did some great things for our Mother Country the United States Of America. Come this year and hear some of these great stories of history in the making by fellow members of the 339th Sq. since it was first formed until now. Be there we would love to meet you face to face and shake your hand. For information about the reunion contact Alfred Place our secretary-treasurer of the 339th FIS. Al is listed on this page also or contact me and I will do my very best to help you out on your planes to attend this years 339th Reunion in Tampa, FL. Hope to see you there.

Keywords: The 2005 Reunion in Tampa,Florida of the 339th FIS.

chitose

Comments: I WAS AT CHITOSE AFB 55,56 57 FINANCE OFFICE. I WAS THE PAY MASTER,AND MOST LIKLEY PAID ALL OF YOU GUYS. WHAT A GREAT PLACE AND TIME

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NCOIC 4TH FMS ELECTRIC SHOP

Comments: THE 4TH FMS ELECTRIC SHOP SERVED THE FIGHTER SQDS , 334 335 339 . I WAS STATIONED AT CHITOSE AB FROM NOV 1955 TO FEB 1957. I WAS ONE OF THE AIRMAN WHO BUILT THE ENGINE TEST CELL THAT WAS CAPABLE OF RUNNING THE J47 ENGINES FOR BOTH THE F86F AND F86D. IN MY 20 YEARS OF SERVICE CHITOSE WAS ONE OF MY BEST ASSIGNMENTS

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Comments: Grover N. Lawson Adj.

Keywords: Joe Lilly here,Engine shop,Zarate,Pishea,Augistine,Dunlap,Godilewski,Lamb. A real crew? lot's of fun

339th FIS Web Site

Comments: Wish to share the 339th FIS at Chitose does have a web site you may wish to visit. Also soliciting pictures to include in this web site, from one and all

http://hometown.aol.com/naaf86d/339thfightersqdnpage1index.html

David Llorente

Keywords: 339th Fighter Sqdn - - Chitose Japan

Information

Comments: I was assigned to the 339th FIS from 1954-July 1956. When I arrived they still had the "Cobra" F-86F's and a few months later we transistioned into the new "D" birds while our sister units the 334th FIS and the 335 FIS kept the F-86F's. I was assigned to the Ground Power shop. Course after we got the new birds we were called the "Silver Dragons". Have to admit we had one hell of a good group of troops in that outfit, plenty of good times as well as some bad ones, brings back many memories of almost 50 years ago -where does time go anyway? My only regret is that I left July of 1956 on emergency leave because of my Mothers passing and "none" of my personal belongings were ever sent back to me although the adjadant had promised they would be -hmmmmmmmmmmmm.

Keywords: Nickname: "Dues'y"

Airmen in 1954 and 55

Comments: I have fond memories of Chitose AFB and the men I worked with. We changed from F86F's to F86D's. It was the coldest place I have ever been and I lived for warmth. I would love to hear from my buddies. A lot of names escape me now. I am 70 years old...and a grandfather. Jerry and Dorinda Love in Aiken, SC

Keywords: W. D. McCarley....Blackwell....Nance...Foster...Groft...Lipton...Stephen French...Potter...Hanson...DeWitt...Capt. Adams...Stroud

339 FIS Personnel

Comments: Iam secretary-treasurer of the 339th FIS. Contact me for information.We have a reunion every year. This year on Oct.3,4,5 2003 in Coeur d'Alene ID. All are welcome. Al

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339th at Chitose

Comments: I was at Chitose AFB with the 339th FIS from 1954-56. Jet mechanic on F86E's and 86D's. would like to hear from anyone who was there at that time.

Tom Verd etverd@yahoo.com

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Reunion

Comments: Reunion in Couer d'Alene, I d on 0ct 3,4, &5,2003

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