57th FIS 74' - 75'

Comments: anybody that was stationed with me and remembers me please look me up ...I have a son that is up there works for the Kef. Airport.....Colonel Wainwright was the C.O when I was there and I remember we called him the Flyin "W" here's Mudd in your eye ...Hic!

Keywords: Black Knights 74-75 I left Luke A.F.B. Az. to Keflavik....about 6 F-4's Shipped out with me to Kef. It was an awesome experience for a 20 year old I was a Hydraulic Tech Yep a bubblechaser..loved every minute of it Skip Klien ..and Artie Cobb my best drinkin Buddies along with every one else at the TOP of the ROCK ....damn I miss those days

find us on Facebook

Comments: 57 Fighter Intercept Squadron is on Facebook....I was in Iceland in 1983 and 1984. There is now a Facebook page for the 57 FIS..everyone is welcome to come and post your comments.....

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57th FIS

Comments: Was in Keflavik 1965-1966. Ground Equip Repair shop. MD-3 was my special friend on the flight line. Got to take rides in the "GUPPIE" as we called the 2 seater 102. Have pictures of us over the due line with the BEARS and the BISON. Lots of close up shots to remember them by. Also worked in Cafiteria at night to make enough to stay afloat. By the way never use the Navy's Captians Ladder in the Naval Hanger.

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Keflavik and AFI

Comments: Spent 3 great years with AFI, 57FIS, the remote sites like Hofn and Rockville . . . and many other great experiences at "Kef". As Chief of Social Actions for AFI I serviced all the units at Kef, not just the Air Force. We had many Navy and a few Marines in our program. Alas, at the time only two Army personnel were stationed at Kef. Flew the station bird any number of times to the UK. Probably one of my most memorable tours of duty in 25 years of Active Duty. Was at Kef from 1973-1976, yes, I extended my 2 year tour to a 3 year tour. AFI commander at that time was Col Wainwright, later to become General Wainwright. Also knew many of the Jolly Green Giants on the Island and spent a lot of hours at the Whiff! Ev every outfit had their own "club" in their barracks. And of course there were the DoD teaching staff. All of them, military and teachers and Icelandics alike were a great bunch of people. I think about the tour often . . . and I have been retired for over 30 years.

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57th FIS

Comments: I was stationed at Keflavik 4/73 to 4/74. That's where they sent me during the Vietnam War. Worked in PMEL in the old quonsett huts. My barricks were near the USO center building. I miss the earthquakes, 2nd floor bar / blackjack table in the barracks, and the klaxton going off at 5am because the Bears were flying by. :o)

Keywords: 57th Fighter Interceptor, PMEL, Keflavik

57 FIS - Type IV PMEL - F-15's

Comments: 57FIS PMEL from Aug 1985 through AUG 1987. Live in Lower Commissary Housing with my wife Tammy! Part-time gig at the bowling alley passing out quarters at the video arcade.

I miss Iceland, I really enjoyed my time there and I think about it a lot.

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57th FIS 1956-57

Comments: I was with the 57th FIS in Iceland from April, 1956 'til April 1957. I was a jet engine mechanic, fresh out of tech school.

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Waiting on the Rotator Flight

Comments: I remember going on a camping trip one weekend and we had a ball. I enjoyed working at the Top of the Rock club as a cook during the day while I worked graves on the flight line. This was by most one of the best tours I had. We got seprate rations so I made out good cause I ate at the club and we also had a nice kitchen in the dorm across from my room to cook in, cause that Navy chow hall sucked, all the Locals came to eat there when they served Lamb. I remember when Korean FLT 007 got shot down by the Russians and the Base when full alert at 7 pm on a Saturday. They had 20 or more Bears in the sky. Our commander was ( Funkhowser )we called him the Funk.Now I see the country of Iceland is broke. I know they miss the NATO base jobs since it closed. Maybe one day I will get a chance to go back for a visit.

Keywords: Milton Hamm , Sidney Dexter , Robert Brown , were my running buddies. nothing like the card games at work and the food in the refridge. Waiting at the bus stop for the bus to go to work and base taxi. then there was pay taxi's 4141 and 5151

Chasing the Russian Bears

Comments: I was stationed with the 57th FIS 1962-1963. We just converted from the F89 to the F102. I worked on the MG10 Fire Control System. We went on full alert during the Cuban Crisis. Not knowing what was happening we stayed in the shop for 2 days eating and sleeping there. We thought we were at war because we had been chasing Russian Bears all the time. The aircraft were all loaded and sat ready on the ramp. A very scary time for all of us. I will never forget the cartoon that we had painted on the floor of the shop. Today that would never happen. Also KP in a Navy chow hall sucked.

Keywords: Black Nights, 57th FIS, Keflavik Naval Air Station

Looking for P-51 picture

Comments: I am building a 1/5 scale P-51 and am planing to paint it as one of the 57th planes from the mid 1950s. I have a few color prints but have none that show the complete side of the plane. I am looking for one that shows the numbers under the canopy and the tail numbers. If you can help me please email me. Thanks

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F-4 Fight Sims

Comments: Looking for anyone who knew my father at the flight simulators in Kef between 1978-1980, SMSGT John D Spaulding

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57th Fighter Interceptor

Comments: Was an instrument avionics tech on the 102s from 66-67 at Keflavik with the 57th Fighter Interceptor Squadron. Joe Joiner was the Colonel in charge of the squadron, Lots of alerts flying intercepts against the Russians I remember.

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57th Fighter Interceptor

Comments: Was an instrument avionics tech on the 102s from 66-67 at Keflavik with the 57th Fighter Interceptor Squadron. Joe Joiner was the Colonel in charge of the squadron, Lots of alerts flying intercepts against the Russians I remember.

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57th Jun 77-Jun 78

Comments: Nav-Aids June 77- June 78. Moved into the avionics building. Was there when 63-589, fresh from PDM with its new ADC paint job, had to punch off its tanks (think it was bad fire warning loop) and the only 370's they had were still camo green with white bottoms. Went on alert that way. Great short tour. Remember the all night fish fry at the USO and the drunks coming in when the "Rock" closed; seeing what color the Marine's rock was on Saturday/Sunday mornings. All of the F-4s on alert during the Russian summer exercises.

Keywords: F-4C, F-4E, Top Of The Rock

57th Fighter Interceptor Sqdn

Comments: I was a fire control systems tech on the F89C/D with the 57th FIS from Jul 55 to Jul 56. Was my first assignment out of school at Lowery AFB, CO. Great memories of the Black Knights!!!

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rlongan@gmail.com

Comments: Great group of people. Terrific experience for a 21 year old.

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Don't run thru the rock garden

Comments: Remembering all partying at the top of the rock, and the beer machines in the dorms

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57th FIS - 76-77

Comments: Stationed at Kef from May 1976 - May 1977. I worked for SMSGT (E-8) J.D. Lloyd. I was a F-4 C/C on the flightline. Anybody know whatever happened to SMSGT Lloyd?

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Trying to locate

Comments: Contact via email

Keywords: Looking for any info, stories, or pictures on my grandfather SSgt James Pryor, who from family has said he was a mechanic with this squadron, as someone mentioned we have a stein/mug of sorts with the black knights logo on it. Thanks for any info/help!

Hello to former fokes who were in the 57 FIS

Comments: Good luck to all of you guys

Keywords: Looking for Mojacks, Manny Vasquez, Serigo Koriea, Dan Issacson and any one else who was stationed in Iceland in 1963-1964.

57th FIS Reunion

Comments: From Sept 1967 - Sept 1968 I was the Fighter Officer at AFI who was responsible for coordinating squadron activites with the Icelandic Civil Aviation Authorities. I was also attached to the squadron and performed all the usual duties; regular flying training, pulling alert, etc. I was a member in good standing in the Whifferdill Club, and still consider the Whiff a "sissy drink." I hope to hear from some of the guys who were around when Cliff got his DFC for successfully dead-sticking a deuce into Kef through a 3,000 foot overcast - at night. I still have pictures of the celebration that occurred at the Whiff that night.

Keywords: F-102, Col Joe Joiner, Capt. Cliff Loosey

Lt. Col. James F. Ward

Comments: My father, Lt. Col. James Ward, was squadron leader of the 57th during the late 50's in Iceland. He died in 1973. I was young at the time and know very little about him. My 15 year old son is extremely interested in the Air Force and is a Cadet Master Sgt. in the Civil Air Patrol. We are both very interested in hearing anything about my father. If anyone has any information or stories, please email me. Thank you.

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57th Fighter Interceptor Sqdrn, Iceland, 1954/56

Comments: Looking for former members of the 57th FIS, Iceland, that were there from 1954 thru 1956. Like to hear from anyone else that was ever in the 57th also. We have located 123 former members. I, Del Oxford, held a reunion for the 57th here in Charleston, SC, Sept 2000. I publish a quarterly newsletter for our gang and stay in touch with everyone on a regular basis. I am in the process of writing a book on the 57th (1954/56), and I need everyone's input. If you were assigned to our squadron, or have a deceased family member that was assigned to us, please contact me, as we will have a special section in my book for those that have gone on before us.

Keywords: 57th Fighter Interceptor Squadron, "Black Knights of the Aroostock, Iceland"

Lt. Col. Jack E. Popham

Comments: My grandfather past away last year. He was once the Squandron leader of the 57th Fighter Interceptor divison. If anyone has any information/stories about him please email me. Thank you.

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