Korean War Project

40th Fighter Bomber Squadron




Photo by Hal Barker. Copyright 1989.






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Entry: 61996
40TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQDN
40TH FTR. SQDN
CHARLES HAXTON wrote on August 18, 2007


CITY AND STATE: COOK MN

UNIT: 40TH FGTR. SQDN., 35TH FIGHTER GROUP

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN

Comments: My resume reads much like that of Bill Hamilton. I entered the Air Force in 1948 took my basic and A and E Mechanics school at Sheppherd AFB. I arrived to Japan April of 1950 and was assigned to the 40th Fighter Intercepter Squadron. We were part of the ADC at that time. When South Korea was invaded a number of people from our unit were sent over as advisors. When the Uninted States officially entered the conflict the whole unit went to Ashiya where we converted back to the F51's while flying missions accross the Japan sea. When I arrived in April of 1950 the 40th had reciently changed from 51's to 80's so most of our pilots and personnel were already proficient in this aircraft making the switch to this more suitable aircraft fairly routine. We went from there to Pohang for a while, did a tactical retreat to Japan for a while then back to Korea where we remained until March of 1951 when the 40th fighter Squadron was disbanded and our personnel were obsorbed by other units. I was returned to Yokota Air Base where we had been when Korea started and reassigned to the 6161st Maint Sqdn.

Keywords: F-80 and F-51D

 
Entry: 48810
40TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQDN
LOOKING FOR GUYS IN 40TH AND 67TH FBS IN 1950 THROUGH 1951
BILL HAMILTON wrote on February 9, 2005


CITY AND STATE: WOODBURN OR

UNIT: 40TH AND 67TH FBS

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA

Comments: I joined the USAF in December 1948 from Eugene, Oregon. I went to basic and A and E school at Sheppard AFB, then was shipped to Yokoto AFB i n Japan where I was assigned to the 40th FBS in the 35th Fighter Bomber Group. When the Korean War started in June, 1950, we were shipped to Ashiya where we staged for a short time with F-80s flying to Korea. We were then sent to Pohang where we were converted to F-51s. We were driven out of Pohang and returned to Taegu for a short time then shipped to Tsuiki on Ashiya in Japan. We then came back to Pohang and then to North Korea in October or November of 1950. The Chinese came into action and pushed the Marines form the Chosen Reservoir, and we sat and watched the marines march past us on their way out of the mountains. Our planes strafed the mountain passes so the marines could escape. I was transfered from the 40th to the 67th after we came back from North Korea and left Korea in December of 1951. I'd love to hear from any of the old groups. I have a bunch of photos that might have some of you in there, and I'll be happy to send them via snail m ail or email to you.

best,

Bill Hamilton


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Entry: 46353
40TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQDN
HELP WITH INFORMATION: IMPORTANT!
KEITH CARSON wrote on October 18, 2004


CITY AND STATE: BOULDER CO

UNIT: 41ST FIGHTER SQUADRON

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER

Comments: I'm looking for info on my grandfather, James (Jim) Tipton Barnes. Was in the 41st during 1949-1951, flew the F-51, Naptown Nancy. Retired Lt. Col. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Keywords: 41st Fighter Squadron
F-51 Naptown Nancy
Korean War


 
Entry: 45264
40TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQDN
JOHNSON AFB 1951-52
JOSEPH (JOE) DAVIS wrote on August 17, 2004


CITY AND STATE: JACKSONVILLE FL

UNIT: 40TH FIGHTER

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA

Comments: S/Sgt Weapon Mechanic/Armorer
/firecontrol systems(Gun sights)

aerial Gunner B-29's


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Entry: 20706
40TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQDN
KOREAN WAR
LESLIE F. RUDOLPH wrote on November 17, 2001


CITY AND STATE: HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE AR

UNIT:

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA

Comments: I was assigned to the 40th FIS Yokota AB,Japan when the Korean War started. Shortly after the war started we were sent to Ashiya AB in southern Japan. About July 8th, we were sent to Pohang AB, Korea. We watched our F-51's take off, fly to Pohang and strafe and bomb Pohang across the bay. Towards the middle of August, our aircraft strafed on take-off, made a 360 turn and strafed again. The missions lasted 25 minutes from the time the pilots climbed into the cockpit, flew the mission and climbed out of the aircraft.

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Entry: 19611
40TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQDN
40TH AT POHANG AND YONPO
DON WOODARD wrote on September 26, 2001


CITY AND STATE: FAIRCHILD AFB WA

UNIT: 40TH FTR SQ / 35TH FTR GP

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA

Comments: Looking for any member that was assigned to the 40th Ftr Sqdn during the period of 25 June 1951 through 1 January 1952

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Entry: 14735
40TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQDN
INFORMATION WANTED
CLIFFORD SIBLEY wrote on February 1, 2001


CITY AND STATE:

UNIT:

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON

Comments: FYI: The 40th Fighter Squadron is alive and well and serving as a Flight Test Squadron at Eglin AFB, Florida.

Also, as the historian for the 35th Fighter Wing I am interested in any and all information any veterans or family members would like to share. The official histories from that time are often vague and are incomplete at best. Please contact me if you are willing and able to fill in the gaps.

Thanks, SSgt C. Mike Sibley


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Entry: 8278
40TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQDN
35TH. FTR.GP/WING REUNION
REGINALD COOPER wrote on April 27, 2000


CITY AND STATE: PLANTATION FL

UNIT: 40TH. FTR. SQDN. 35TH. FTR. GP

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA

Comments: We have formed an association of the 40th, 39th, 41st, and 339th. Squadrons. Our web site is www.35thgroup.org, we are having our reunion in October 11/14th in Nashville, Tenn. We are looking for all the guys that served with us to join the 35th. Ftr. Gp./Wing. Contact the web site for info or contact me at regcoop@aol.com as I am the membership chairman. Our last several reunions have been great and as age creeps up on you, you don't want to miss any more.

Keywords: 40th. Ftr. Sqdn. 35th.Ftr. Gp F-51 Crew chief, Pilot was Lt. Aleck Holet.Left Yokota for southen Japan early July 1950, Pohang, Hungnam, Taegu, Pusan and back to Pohang.

 
Entry: 6247
40TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQDN
ANY OLD FRIENDS THAT REMEMBER ME
ALLAN A. (AL) DREIER wrote on January 16, 2000


CITY AND STATE: APPLETON WI

UNIT:

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA

Comments: in korea from sept. 1950 to jan. 1952
tsuiki---then pohang, hungnam, and pusan


Keywords: 35th fighter group
40th fighter squadron


 

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