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20 Messages - Newest to 24
Current Message 1 - June 3, 2009
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Entry: 70429
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Chasing the Russian Bears

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Ralph Gebes wrote on 2009-06-03 12:06:48.0

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

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Current Message 2 - April 9, 2009
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Entry: 69810
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Looking for P-51 picture

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Fred Lumb wrote on 2009-04-09 19:48:00.0

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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Current Message 3 - January 30, 2009
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Entry: 68907
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F-4 Fight Sims

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John Spaulding wrote on 2009-01-30 23:10:28.0

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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Current Message 4 - September 1, 2008
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Entry: 67061
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57th Fighter Interceptor

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Hal Eckert wrote on 2008-09-01 14:31:22.0

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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Current Message 5 - September 1, 2008
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Entry: 67060
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57th Fighter Interceptor

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Hal Eckert wrote on 2008-09-01 14:31:22.0

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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Current Message 6 - December 28, 2007
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Entry: 63604
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57th Jun 77-Jun 78

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David Tefft wrote on 2007-12-28 21:24:39.0

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

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Current Message 7 - November 15, 2007
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Entry: 63033
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57th Fighter Interceptor Sqdn

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Billy Martin wrote on 2007-11-15 12:55:08.0

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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Current Message 8 - October 7, 2007
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Entry: 62525
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rlongan@gmail.com

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Robert Longan wrote on 2007-10-07 15:16:24.0

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

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Current Message 9 - October 4, 2007
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Entry: 62500
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Don't run thru the rock garden

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Ondray Reno wrote on 2007-10-04 15:37:33.0

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

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Current Message 10 - August 17, 2007
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Entry: 61987
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57th FIS - 76-77

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Michael Templeton wrote on 2007-08-17 09:44:11.0

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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Current Message 11 - October 12, 2006
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Entry: 59184
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Trying to locate

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Brian Pryor wrote on 2006-10-12 09:52:48.0

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!

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Current Message 12 - July 25, 2005
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Entry: 52252
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Hello to former fokes who were in the 57 FIS

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Tom Welch wrote on 2005-07-25 00:00:00.0

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.

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Current Message 13 - December 11, 2004
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Entry: 47453
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57th FIS Reunion

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Don Miller wrote on 2004-12-11 19:30:24.0

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

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Current Message 14 - January 27, 2004
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Entry: 40322
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Lt. Col. James F. Ward

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James Ward wrote on 2004-01-27 03:50:57.0

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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Current Message 15 - November 15, 2003
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Entry: 38398
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57th Fighter Interceptor Sqdrn, Iceland, 1954/56

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Del Oxford wrote on 2003-11-15 17:42:25.0

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"

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Current Message 16 - April 2, 2003
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Entry: 33336
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Lt. Col. Jack E. Popham

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Luke Popham wrote on 2003-04-02 22:50:13.0

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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Current Message 17 - March 16, 2003
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Entry: 32817
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Connection

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Sue Taylor wrote on 2003-03-16 01:35:10.0

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.

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Current Message 18 - November 26, 2002
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Entry: 29914
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TRYING TO LOCATE

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G. Patterson Carelas wrote on 2002-11-26 13:53:43.0

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

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Current Message 19 - September 13, 2002
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Entry: 28233
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black knights

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joe demko wrote on 2002-09-13 13:05:46.0

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Current Message 20 - February 28, 2000
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Entry: 7245
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TRYING TO LOCATE

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V. BRONSKI wrote on 2000-02-28 13:34:19.0

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?

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