Clyde L Falls Jr (F-86 Pilot)

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!

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Moving the 41st to Guam

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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.

spend 1957 and 1958 (18 month tour there

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

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Information regarding Lt. Ray Dellinger

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"

41st FIS

Comments: Would just like to talk over old times.

Keywords: F86D aircraft

Navy Operating With 41st

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

41st Fighter memories

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.

41st Ftr Intcp Sqd...1956/1957

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.

LOOKING FOR AIRMEN WHO WERE IN THE FIRST HOWARD HUGHES E-4 RADAR SCHOOL. THE RADAR USED IN THE F-86D

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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.

Total story of the 41st FIS on Guam

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.

My time at

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.

41st Fighter Interceptor Squadron

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.

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Jim Payne

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

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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.

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Do you have any history of any wars that took place in North Korea?

Comments: I want history of wars that took place in North Korea.

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Available Information

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

41ST FIGHTER PATCH

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

Japan to Guam

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?).

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Friend search.

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.

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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.

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Johnson AB, Japan Aug 47-Dec 49

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 & Operations

Veteran Search

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