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Entry: 77135 57TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN	57TH FIS-1979 TO 1981
JAMES BICKEL wrote on December 15, 2010 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: OTHER Comments: Left Scott AFB in Aug of 1979 for Kef. Loved every moment.Cooked for the Primary Alert crews.Remember a lot of great people:Col.Carroll,LTC Mordan,Majors Flanigan and Pease,Capts.Baker,Rowell.And so many ground people,Dan 'Wozap' Garza,Scott Patterson.Just so many great people,and fond memories. Keywords:

Entry: 76856 57TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN	HERMAN JAY PASKER
HERMAN PASKER wrote on November 19, 2010 CITY AND STATE: RICHMOND ME UNIT: RETIRED USN SURFACE SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: anyone who can help me lern more about my father (good, bad or otherwise) would be greatly and most appreachieated. Thank you If you liked him or not...I would like to know more than you could imagine. Your opinion/ comments / would be held in high reguard His Son Herman L. Keywords: Herman, Jay, Pasker

Entry: 76011 57TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN	57TH FIS 1975-77 BAD COMPANY
VON OTTO DICKEY JR. wrote on September 2, 2010 CITY AND STATE: WACO TX UNIT: 57T FIS SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN Comments: I WAS A 462XX WEAPONS MECH N WORKED AT BOMB DUMP AS 461XX WORKED ON F-4C PHANTOMS.BARTENDED AT THE ENLISTED CLUB N PAINTED MURALS THERE N USO CLUB LEON OVERTON,KORK SMITH,TRACI MACDONALD,PAM SMITH,DEON SANCHEZ,DENNIS ADDINGTON,COL FOY,MSGT.JIM RIGHT, KEN MILLER,ALLEN FACKER,MIKE ANDERSON,ROBBY ROBERTS,RON GRIFFITH,MITCH ROSAS,MARIA MERRIWEATHER Keywords: BAD COMPANY BUNCH AIR FORCES N NAVY TROOPS 1975-77

Entry: 75436 57TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN	57TH FIS 74' - 75'
JOE GODLA wrote on July 12, 2010 CITY AND STATE: TAMPA FL UNIT: 57TH FIS HYDRAULIC SHOP SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN 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

Entry: 74908 57TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN	FIND US ON FACEBOOK
ONDRAY RENO wrote on May 31, 2010 CITY AND STATE: HOUSTON TX UNIT: 57 FIS SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN 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..... Keywords:

Entry: 74501 57TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN	57TH FIS
KENNETH HIBBITT SR. wrote on April 26, 2010 CITY AND STATE: PICKERINGTON OH UNIT: 57TH FIS SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN 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. Keywords:

Entry: 74464 57TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN	KEFLAVIK AND AFI
DONALD LA MARCA wrote on April 24, 2010 CITY AND STATE: WEST MELBOURNE FL UNIT: AIR FORCES ICELAND SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN 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. Keywords: Narc,

Entry: 73733 57TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN	57TH FIS
JOHN CZYZEWICZ wrote on February 27, 2010 CITY AND STATE: RI UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN 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

Entry: 73424 57TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN	57 FIS - TYPE IV PMEL - F-15'S
CHRISTOPHER CANCILLA wrote on February 3, 2010 CITY AND STATE: WAKE FOREST NC UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN 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. Keywords:

Entry: 72911 57TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN	57TH FIS 1956-57
SAM SHUMATE wrote on December 26, 2009 CITY AND STATE: WARRENSVILLE NC UNIT: 57TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQUADRON SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN 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. Keywords:

Entry: 72696 57TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN	WAITING ON THE ROTATOR FLIGHT
ONDRAY RENO wrote on December 9, 2009 CITY AND STATE: BEAUMONT TX UNIT: 57 FIS SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN 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

Entry: 70429 57TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN	CHASING THE RUSSIAN BEARS
RALPH GEBES wrote on June 3, 2009 CITY AND STATE: BATAVIA IL UNIT: 57TH FIS SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN 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

Entry: 69810 57TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN	LOOKING FOR P-51 PICTURE
FRED LUMB SR. wrote on April 9, 2009 CITY AND STATE: LEVITTOWN PA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: OTHER 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 Keywords:

Entry: 68907 57TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN	F-4 FIGHT SIMS
JOHN SPAULDING II wrote on January 30, 2009 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Looking for anyone who knew my father at the flight simulators in Kef between 1978-1980, SMSGT John D Spaulding Keywords:

Entry: 67061 57TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN	57TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR
HAL ECKERT wrote on September 1, 2008 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: 57TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN 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. Keywords:

Entry: 67060 57TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN	57TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR
HAL ECKERT wrote on September 1, 2008 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: 57TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN 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. Keywords:

Entry: 63604 57TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN	57TH JUN 77-JUN 78
DAVID TEFFT wrote on December 28, 2007 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: 57TH FIS SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN 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

Entry: 63033 57TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN	57TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN
BILLY MARTIN wrote on November 15, 2007 CITY AND STATE: HUNTSVILLE AL UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN 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!!! Keywords:

Entry: 62525 57TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN
ROBERT LONGAN wrote on October 7, 2007 CITY AND STATE: WHITE STONE VA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN Comments: Great group of people. Terrific experience for a 21 year old. Keywords:

Entry: 62500 57TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN	DON'T RUN THRU THE ROCK GARDEN
ONDRAY RENO wrote on October 4, 2007 CITY AND STATE: HOUSTON TX UNIT: 57 FIS SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN Comments: Remembering all partying at the top of the rock, and the beer machines in the dorms Keywords:

Entry: 61987 57TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN	57TH FIS - 76-77
MICHAEL TEMPLETON wrote on August 17, 2007 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN 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? Keywords:

Entry: 59184 57TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN	TRYING TO LOCATE
BRIAN PRYOR wrote on October 12, 2006 CITY AND STATE: CHANDLER AZ UNIT: 57TH FIS SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER 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!

Entry: 52252 57TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN	HELLO TO FORMER FOKES WHO WERE IN THE 57 FIS
TOM WELCH wrote on July 25, 2005 CITY AND STATE: IL UNIT: 57TH FIS 1963,1964 ICELAND SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN 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.

Entry: 47453 57TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN	57TH FIS REUNION
DON MILLER wrote on December 11, 2004 CITY AND STATE: HARRISION TOWNSHIP MI UNIT: AIR FORCES ICELAND SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - 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

Entry: 40322 57TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN	LT. COL. JAMES F. WARD
JAMES WARD wrote on January 27, 2004 CITY AND STATE: HONOLULU HI UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER 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. Keywords:

Entry: 38398 57TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN	57TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDRN, ICELAND, 1954/56
DEL OXFORD wrote on November 15, 2003 CITY AND STATE: LADSON SC UNIT: 57TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQUADRON, ICELAND, 1954/5 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - 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"

Entry: 33336 57TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN	LT. COL. JACK E. POPHAM
LUKE POPHAM wrote on April 2, 2003 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - 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. Keywords:

Entry: 32817 57TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN	CONNECTION
SUE TAYLOR wrote on March 16, 2003 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Interested in locating 1st Sgt. Andrew Perry or Sgt. Roy Prince serving at Fort Richardson, Alaska in 1950. Connection regarding T/Sgt Calvin Stewart. Keywords: 57th Ftr. Interceptor Gp., 64th Ftr. Interceptor Sqdn. Fort Richardson, Alaska.

Entry: 29914 57TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN	TRYING TO LOCATE
G. PATTERSON CARELAS wrote on November 26, 2002 CITY AND STATE: PA UNIT: 57TH FIG; 65TH FS SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Trying to locate pictures/info on Warren S. "Pat" Patterson between 1945-57. With 56th FG from Selfridge but may have been with the 57th FIG from Elmendorf during Korea; returned to Selfridge as CO of 61st during 1952-55; later CO 12th FBS on Okinawa Keywords: Pat Patterson

Entry: 28233 57TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN	BLACK KNIGHTS
JOE DEMKO wrote on September 13, 2002 CITY AND STATE: WYANDOTTE MI UNIT: 57FIS SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 7245 57TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN	TRYING TO LOCATE
V. BRONSKI wrote on February 28, 2000 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: WE HAVE A 57TH FIGHTER-INTERCEPTOR-SQUADRON BEER STEIN DATED 1954-1955 WITH A PLANE ON THE BACK AND IT SAYS ICELAND IT IS WHITE WITH A PEWTER TOP AND SOME SORT OF HELMET WITH A LIGHTNING BOLT. THE NAME ON IT IS A. R. COOK. IS THIS ORIGINAL AND DOES THIS PERSON EXIST? Keywords:

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