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Entry: 81344 41ST FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN	GUAM 56 AND 57
RICHARD HUGHES wrote on December 17, 2011 CITY AND STATE: HINSDALE MA UNIT: 41ST FIGHTER SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN Comments: I was in Japan at the time the squadron moved from Japan to Guam and did 18 month there. A crew chief I was assigned to 000 the plane that disappeared mysteriously. Never learned why or what happened to it. I was friends with tech sgt Zelco alias Zeke and also remember Mgst sgt Everton, Mgst sgt Clemons, and Mgst sgt White. Everton and White followed me to Oxnard AFB in Ca. in 1958. Remember the comic painted on the nose of the planes which depicted a plane crash with the pilot exiting who had a cigar in his mouth. The artist was a tall guy who wore a butch haircut but I can't remember his name. Nice to read about others from that time in my life that I almost forgot. Regards, Dick alis Herb Keywords: Dick, Hughes, Herb, 41st fighter, Guam, crew chief

Entry: 80514 41ST FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN	41ST FIS PATCHES
KEITH DAVENPORT wrote on September 26, 2011 CITY AND STATE: HERMITAGE TN UNIT: 41ST FIS SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I had some patches made for the 41st FIS Sky Rippers. The patch is 3.5 Inches tall by 2.75 Inches wide with a picture of the buzz saw ripping the sky. The top of the patch says 41st FIS and the bottom of the patch says "follow us". If Interested I will send a picture. I am charging $10.00 plus shipping. Keith E. Davenport Keywords:

Entry: 80222 41ST FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN	41ST FIS GROUP PATCH
KEITH DAVENPORT wrote on September 1, 2011 CITY AND STATE: HERMITAGE TN UNIT: 41ST FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQUADRON SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I am having some Squadron Patches Made from an original my father had. Anybody interested please let me know and I will give you a price based on the number of patches I have made. I am doing this because members of my family would like to have a copy of the patch and I can make some extras if needed. Keywords:

Entry: 76503 41ST FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN	SKY RIPPER PATCHES OR INSIGNIA
KEITH DAVENPORT wrote on October 24, 2010 CITY AND STATE: HERMITAGE TN UNIT: 41ST FIS SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Does anybody know where I can get an original patch or insignia from the 41st FIS from this era? I am trying to add to some items from my father, Captain John E Davenport, who was in this unit from 1958 to 1960. Any leads would be greatly appreciated. Keywords: Insignia or Patches

Entry: 76502 41ST FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN	CAPTAIN JOHN E DAVENPORT
KEITH DAVENPORT wrote on October 24, 2010 CITY AND STATE: HERMITAGE TN UNIT: 41ST FIS SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I found this site and it gives me a little more insight into my dad's career while stationed at Guam. I believe he was there from 1958 to 1960. I was only 5 years old when my dad was assigned to this unit but I still have some memories of the storms, the quanset hut home we lived in, the motor scooter he drove, the Christmas celebration where Santa Clause flew in on a helicopter, a USO show, and the jungle behind our house. I wonder if anybody who reads this knew my dad. He flew the F-86D. I wish all of you happiness and thank you for your service to our country. Keywords: 41st FIS Guam

Entry: 74204 41ST FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN	CLYDE L FALLS JR (F-86 PILOT)
STEVE FALLS wrote on April 3, 2010 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My father, Clyde L Falls Jr, served as a pilot w/ the 41st FIS from Sept 1958 to March 1960 in Guam. He later went on to fly the T-33, T-38, F-105 (13th TFS/14th TFS at Korat) and F-106 (318th FIS at McChord)were he was killed in when his plane crashed in 1969. Anyone with information, who may have known my father or who would just like to talk about their experience...please feel free to contact me! Keywords:

Entry: 73308 41ST FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN	MOVING THE 41ST TO GUAM
BRUCE ALAN NILES wrote on January 27, 2010 CITY AND STATE: CHARLOTTE NC UNIT: 41ST FIGHTER SQDN SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN Comments: Keywords: I was assigned to the Sky Rippers in 1956, while we were yet in Japan - Yakota Air Base. My principal duties were in the Orderly Room, taking care of the Personnel Records. When it came time, we were notified of our pending move to Guam in the Marshal Islands, South Pacific. We sent the aircraft maintenance crews out to Iwo Jima. They were to re-fuel the F86D's at the island. The planes were expected to get there with almost no fuel left, even though special wing type fuel tanks were added. The planes were then to proced to Anderson Air Base in Guam. We, the remaining squadron members, were to go on board a cargo plane, along with the dependents, and fly straight to Guam. So, Japan to Guam, 1956. After about two months on Guam, I was transfered to 7th Air Force (Advanced), where I stayed until 1958.

Entry: 72423 41ST FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN	SPEND 1957 AND 1958 (18 MONTH TOUR THERE
DONNIE BEVINS wrote on November 19, 2009 CITY AND STATE: KY UNIT: 41ST FIGHTER INTERCETOR SQ SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN Comments: was station on guam durning 57 and 58 18 month tour was a aircraft electrican on the f-86D fighter, had just got there when Lt. charlie fair plane had went down and they were looking for it , i didn't hear of any one being with him, it was said that he just flew out of radar and disappeared, no oil slicks or anything about his crashing, capt. ad bell had a flame out on take off but was able to turn and land the plane. enjoyed my memories beening there but not the 18 month tour. the ncois of the electric shop was sgt. locke duck Keywords:

Entry: 67332 41ST FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN	INFORMATION REGARDING LT. RAY DELLINGER
JAN HARRELL wrote on September 26, 2008 CITY AND STATE: DALLAS TX UNIT: 41ST FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQUADRON SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I am looking for information regarding the death of my brother, Lt. Donald RAY Dellinger, in 1957. Unexplained death. Missing for 13 days after motor scooter found. Parents were never notified of death and the Air Force was not going to return his body to US per his instructions. I have a lot of questions and have received assistance from Richart Burk. My brother was a pilot and he flew the F-86D with the Hughes E-4 Radar Control System. Any information would be appreciated. Keywords: Death of Brother, "Sky Rippers Follow Us"

Entry: 65320 41ST FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN	41ST FIS
FRANKLIN CRAWFORD wrote on April 20, 2008 CITY AND STATE: BRADENTON FL UNIT: 41ST FIS SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN Comments: Would just like to talk over old times. Keywords: F86D aircraft

Entry: 60627 41ST FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN	NAVY OPERATING WITH 41ST
JOHN S. PERILLOUX wrote on April 11, 2007 CITY AND STATE: NORCO LA UNIT: NAVY FIGHTER SQUADRON 12 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: In 1955 my squadron, VF-12, flying F2H2 Banshees, was assigned to operate with the 41st. I believe Major Clarence Dufresne was CO of the 41st at the time. Can anyone tell me if that's correct? Keywords: 41st Fighter Interceptor Squadron Yokota AFB VF-12

Entry: 60077 41ST FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN	41ST FIGHTER MEMORIES
BRUCE NILES wrote on February 20, 2007 CITY AND STATE: CHARLOTTE NC UNIT: 41 FIS SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN Comments: Remember that during move from Japan, some F86D's answered 'emergency call' and filled rocket pods w/beer for ground crew at Iwo Jima. Also remember 'bailing out' some ground crew men because they forgot to take flight line badges with them during SAC alert. Don't remember a nuttier group of guys in the AF. Keywords: Asgnd 41 FIS from 41 ADiv when in Yakota, in 56, flew to Guam. Was Personnel Clerk. Left for TX in 58.

Entry: 56167 41ST FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN	41ST FTR INTCP SQD...1956/1957
BLU LAWSON wrote on March 10, 2006 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: 41ST FTR INTCP SQDN SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN Comments: I would love to talk over old times with anyone from the 41st;especially the engine shop under MSGT Boettcher. I miss those days... Keywords: Joined unit at Yokota AB and went to Guam when entire unit was transferred.

Entry: 51901 41ST FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN	LOOKING FOR AIRMEN WHO WERE IN THE FIRST HOWARD HUGHES E-4 RADAR SCHOOL. THE RADAR USED IN THE F-86D
BILL NAUMANN wrote on July 6, 2005 CITY AND STATE: DALLAS TX UNIT: TRAINING COMMAND SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN Comments: Keywords: I AM LOOKING FOR AIRMEN WHO WENT TO THE FIRST E-4 FIRE CONTROL RADAR SCHOOL AT HOWARD HUGHES FACTORY IN CULVER CITY, CALIF. IN 1950. (THE RADAR SYSTEM USED IN THE F-86D) LEWIS AUER OF KANSAS, AND I WERE SENT TO THE TRAINING COMMAND, TENDALL AIR BASE IN PANAMA CITY, FL.AFTER COMPLETION OF SCHOOL. I WAS ALSO ON EVALUATION TEAM OF THE F-86D, AT EDWARDS AIR BASE, WHEN AIR FORCE EXCEPTED THE RADAR SYSTEM AS OPERATIONAL, WHEN WE KNOCKED DOWN THE TARGET PLANE. I ENDED UP AT PERIN AIR FORCE BASE IN TEXAS. I WOULD BE INTERESTED IN HEARING FROM AIRMEN SERVING AT THOSE BASES BEFORE SEPT. 1954.

Entry: 51868 41ST FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN	TOTAL STORY OF THE 41ST FIS ON GUAM
RICHARD BURT SR. wrote on July 5, 2005 CITY AND STATE: OLNEY IL UNIT: 41ST FIS, ANDERSEN AFB, GUAM 1958-1960 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN Comments: Looking for the aircraft symbols or emblems of hte 41st that was painted on the wings, and fuselage. Keywords: The whole story of Andersen AFB can be gotten from "GlobalSecurity.org, Andersen AFB" on the internet. The 41st got there in august of 1956 and lasted until 1960 when the squadron was deactivated. We physically busted up the aircraft and parts. The squadron was replaced in 1960 by the F-102 Delta Daggers of the 5th and 13th Air force.

Entry: 51682 41ST FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN	MY TIME AT
RICHARD BURT wrote on June 25, 2005 CITY AND STATE: OLNEY IL UNIT: 41ST FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQUADRON, GUAM, M.I. SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN Comments: During the summer of,58 , I applied for the Pacific theater, hoping to go to heaven by getting assigned to a base in the Phillipines. As the USAF would have it, they sent me to guam. Controlled by the Navy, at that time, they still had 8 Japs from WW2 that they couldn't get ogg the island and were living in the jungle. i was repairing the radar with Joe Azara and was under a staff Seargent named Waddle. I am still looking for them as I have never found them since. The aircraft had yellow and white strips for ID's on the wings and belly, but nothing on the tail. The aircraft was getting older and the 104 Starfighter was coming in with solid state radar so we took sledgehammers to the aircraft and busted them up. I thought the squadron was deactivated as a lot of guys were getting early outs. I spent 3 years, 3 months and 23 days there and went back to the states about 5 months early and got discharged from active duty on Feb 1, 1960 at Travis AFB in California.Still looking for anyone , including pilots that were there then. Keywords: Stationed on Guam in the 41st FIS from September 1958 through Feb 1, 1960 and looking for A/2c (E-3) Joseph Azara, chess buddy, from Chicago, Illinois.Worked on the radar systems on F86D's and F86L's on the flight line. Was a SAC base and we were attached.

Entry: 51353 41ST FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN	41ST FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQUADRON
EDWIN F. ATKINSON wrote on June 5, 2005 CITY AND STATE: CHESTERFIELD MO UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Looking for information on Lt. Aubrey S. Gaskins. He served with the 41st in the early days of Korea. He flew F-51D's. Keywords: 41st Fighter Squadron

Entry: 49933 41ST FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN	JIM PAYNE
JIM LEMON wrote on April 2, 2005 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Ny dad, Jim Payne died in a jet crash off Guam in the summer of '58. Looking for any info or pictures. Thanks, Jim Keywords:

Entry: 46355 41ST FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN
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: Help With Information: Important!

Entry: 41296 41ST FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN	DO YOU HAVE ANY HISTORY OF ANY WARS THAT TOOK PLACE IN NORTH KOREA?
KEISHA BONES wrote on February 26, 2004 CITY AND STATE: DENVER CO UNIT: BIG HEAD SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I want history of wars that took place in North Korea. Keywords: My nickname is Boney Butt Butt Head.

Entry: 37223 41ST FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN	AVAILABLE INFORMATION
THOMAS RIDER wrote on September 29, 2003 CITY AND STATE: TORRANCE CA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: If I remember correctly I joined the 41st FIS when they were at Johnson AB in Japan in 1954. They were equiped with same F86 they used over Korea prior to my arrival at the time. I moved with The 41st FIS and the Group to Yokota. Then when the squadron went to Guam I moved to Nagoya with the 39th FIS. I think the 40th FIS was deactivated at Yokota at this time. I still have copies of my military oders for various things with the names of lots of other people on them. Anyone interested send me email. Keywords: 41st FIS, 39th FIS, 40th FIS

Entry: 36880 41ST FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN	41ST FIGHTER PATCH
MARILYNN MATHRE wrote on September 12, 2003 CITY AND STATE: OKLAHOMA CITY OK UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: IF THERE ARE PEOPLE LOOKING FOR PATCHES OF THE DIFFERENT WARS, WE COULD E-MAIL A COPY. Keywords: MIKE MATHRE, 41ST FIGHTER, 331 FIS 49THFIGHT

Entry: 32396 41ST FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN	JAPAN TO GUAM
HENRY HARRISON wrote on February 28, 2003 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I was in the 41st from January 1955 to Drcember 1956. I was in the move of the 41st from Yokota AB to Andersen AFB, Guam in 1956. We spent some time on Iwo Jima as the F-86's had to refuel there. I believer that this was the longest overwater transfer of land based planes at the time. I was on Guam when Lt. Charlie Fair (sp?) and navigator crashed over the Mariannas trench. If anyone has questions about the 41st at this time send a note. Remember I was 19 years old and do not remember too many names. I worked in the Jet Engine Repair section under MSgt. Bottecher (sp?). Keywords:

Entry: 30594 41ST FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN	FRIEND SEARCH.
EDWIN HOBBS wrote on December 23, 2002 CITY AND STATE: LAS CRUCES NM UNIT: 41ST. FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQUADRON SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FRIEND OF VETERAN Comments: KEYWORDS: Robert Gillman,Yakota AFB, Japan,Occupation, F86G, F86D, Radar Technician, Kawasiki,Japan COMMENTS: I need information on a friend, Robert Gilman, stationed with me at Yakota Air Base, Japan. He was a Radar Tech. on the F86D Fighter Interceptor. This was in 1956. I need to know where he was assigned after leaving Japan and a listed place of residence if possible. Keywords:

Entry: 20003 41ST FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN
SHARON (CRAWFORD) GUGLIOTTA wrote on October 18, 2001 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Hello all. Have been looking for information on this squadron including deactivation date and possibility of acquiring a patch (or at least what it looked like) for this unit: 41 FIS. My father, Frank Crawford, was in this squadron stationed at Yokota in 1956. He is alive and well. Appreciate any info. Thank you very much. Keywords:

Entry: 18972 41ST FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN	JOHNSON AB, JAPAN AUG 47-DEC 49
WELDON DUBE wrote on August 26, 2001 CITY AND STATE: GLENDALE AZ UNIT: 41ST FIGHTER SQUADRON SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I have pictures of the 41st Ftr Sq. and personnel which I will gladly share with others. I was proud to have been a member of this fine organization. I departed the squadron on 19 Dec 49 and would like to hear from others who served during this time. Keywords: Aircraft Armor, mechanic and Operations

Entry: 12699 41ST FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN	VETERAN SEARCH
EDWIN HOBBS wrote on November 3, 2000 CITY AND STATE: LAS CRUCES NM UNIT: 41 FIGHTER INTERDEPTOR SQUADRON SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I need information on a friend stationed with me at Yakota Air Base, Japan. He was a Radar Tech. on the F86D Fighter Interceptor. This was in 1956. I need to know where he was assigned after leaving Japan and a listed place of residence if possible. Keywords: Robert Gillman,Yakota AFB, Japan,Occupation, F86G, F86D, Radar Technician, Kawasiki,Japan

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