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Entry: 81465 67TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQDN	RAYMOND PLEVYAK - MIA
PATRICIA PLEVYAK HAMMOND wrote on December 25, 2011 City and State: GAINESVILLE GA Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: In memory of Raymond Plevyak...if anyone has any information or a photo of Raymond, I would love to hear from you. Keywords:

Entry: 79955 67TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQDN	PICTURES OF F-51 MUSTANG WITH TAIL NUMBER 45-11647
DONALD ODEN wrote on August 12, 2011 City and State: VIRGINIA BEACH VA Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I've been researching my 3rd cousin Joseph Harry Powers Jr the past couple of years and was wondering if anybody had pictures of him or his A/C (F-51 with tail number 45-11647). He was there in late 50 and was shot down January 18, 1951. I've found lots of pictures and videos regarding his time as a P-47 Thunderbolt Pilot in WW II, but not a lot for his Korean time. Any help would be appreciated. Keywords:

Entry: 75397 67TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQDN	LOOKING FOR FELLOW IR FORCE MEMBERS OF JOEL RIVES.
ANNIE RIVES/ RANGEL wrote on July 8, 2010 City and State: MATTESON IL Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I would like to talk to men who served with Joel. just to share memories. I was only 14 years old when my brother was declared MIA. Keywords:

Entry: 72357 67TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQDN	DATE OF BURNED P51 IN SUMMER OF 1952
WILLIAM HAMIILTON wrote on November 14, 2009 City and State: WOODBURN OR Unit: 67TH FBS Service or Relationship: AIR FORCE VETERAN Comments: I joined the 67th from the 40th FIS when it returned to Japan in May, 1951. Shortly after joining the 67th, I was assigned to replace the fuel pump in the left wing of a 51; this meant removing the stress plate, removing the old fuel pump, draining fuel from the fuel cell, installing the new one,reconnecting the ground wire, testing the pump, and reinstalling the stress plate. When we got ready to test the fuel pump, I was in the cockpit to turn on the battery to turn on the fuel pump, and my partner was underneath the left wing to see if the pump ran properly. When I turned on the battery flipped the fuel cell on, it didn't run, and I yelled out to wait to touch the ground to the metal, but my partner touched it to the metal before I got the battery turned off. The spark set off the fuel vapor in the air which touched off the fuel-soaked ground. I was jumped out on the wing an ran out to the end and jumped off to the ground. I ran back and helped others drag my paartner out of the fire. I never found out how badly he was burned or if he survived. I believe the man was a S/SGT, but am not sure. Can anybody remember what month that was in 1951 and the name of the guy who got burned? I would like to know his name and when it happened. my name is Bill Hamilton, tel. 503-982-5405, email is williamhamilton_1@msn.com Keywords: Ground flames, P51 Fire, Fire injury

Entry: 70177 67TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQDN	1951/1952 K10 AND K46
HOWARD DUNHAM wrote on May 13, 2009 City and State: BARSTOW CA Unit: 67TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQUADRON Service or Relationship: AIR FORCE VETERAN Comments: Keywords: North American F51

Entry: 66550 67TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQDN	67TH FBS FIGHTING COCKS
JAMES POLLEY wrote on July 18, 2008 City and State: Unit: 67TH FBS Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: my father painted the nose art work on some of planes in his unit he was also the crew chief of a f-86 sabre i believe in 1952 till 53 any more information you might have to share back or pics would be great. also my father passed away on 6/4/08 thank you james p. Keywords:

Entry: 66079 67TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQDN	WW TWO VETERANS SON
JAMES C. THOMPSON wrote on June 15, 2008 City and State: MOUNT VERNON OH Unit: 67 TH FTR SQ IN WW II Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Keywords: i am the son who would like to know more about his fathers wartime history. he serve as a armour in the 67 th ftr sq. in the philippines.

Entry: 64814 67TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQDN	MISSION 1890, K-W'S DEADLIEST HELICOPTER RESCUE MISSION
TRACY CONNORS wrote on March 19, 2008 City and State: GAINESVILLE FL Unit: Service or Relationship: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Readers might be interested to know that two new web sites include a great deal of information about the 18FBW/67thFBS/12thFBS/39thFIS during their valiant defense of Freedom in Korea. www.truckbustersfromdogpatch.com www.baitedtrapambush.com In addition to history and numerous never-before-published photograhs about the 18th and the 3ARS, the sites are adding a new Air-Combat Glossary, photo gallery and videos of air combat in Korea flown by the 18th. Videos will also show life at K-46 and ground crew maintenance, rearming and refueling the Wing's Mustangs. A list of over 3,500 Veterans of the 18th during the Korean War is being prepared and will be posted in the very near future. Names of additional Veterans can be added by relatives. Keywords: 67th FBS Mission 1890 3ARS

Entry: 63503 67TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQDN	LOOKING FOR NAMES I RECOGNIZE
CLARENCE FROWNFELTER wrote on December 22, 2007 City and State: INDIANAPOLIS IN Unit: 67TH FBS K-46 WONJU, KOREA Service or Relationship: AIR FORCE VETERAN Comments: I was in the 67th FBS at Wonju (K46) from December 1951 until November 1952 after being moved from K-10 Chinhae. Served in the 67th under Lt. Colonel Crowe and Lt. Colonel Long and was assigned to the orderly room. I was a pilot but too young (18) to fly in the Air Force. I did however, continue to fly many years as a civilian. Most recently, I have been in contact with Retired Navy Captain Tracy D. Connors who authored and dedicated a book to his uncle lst Lt. Archie Connors, Jr. who was one of our 67th pilots who was KIA. You might be interested in obtaining a copy of TRUCKBUSTERS FROM DOGPATCH. It is a comprehensive combat diary of the 18th FBW in the Korean War, 1950 - 1953. In fact, page 405 of the book is written about yours truly with photos. If any of you have not heard of TRUCKBUSTERS FROM DOGPATCH, I have Captain Connors e-mail address on my address book. Keywords:

Entry: 61682 67TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQDN	FLIGHT COMMANDER SCOTCH FLIGHT 1955
OTTO FREUDENBERGER wrote on July 19, 2007 City and State: HUNTSVILLEL AL Unit: 67 FBS Service or Relationship: AIR FORCE VETERAN Comments: Keywords: noticed my former flight command "beans" bielefeidt's entry. a really great pilot. we encountered a really hairy t-storm over kadena one afternoon.

Entry: 61567 67TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQDN	FLIGHT COMMANDER SCOTCH FLIGHT 1955
OTTO FREUDENBERGER wrote on July 9, 2007 City and State: HUNTSVILLEAL AL Unit: 67 FBS Service or Relationship: AIR FORCE VETERAN Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 56312 67TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQDN	MAJOR LOU SEBILLE'S F51D
ANDREW OLIVEROS wrote on March 21, 2006 City and State: BERGENFIELD NJ Unit: Service or Relationship: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: I am looking for photos of Major Lou Sebille's F51D Mustang or any Mustang of the 67th FBS in Korea. I am building a Mustang to honor Major Sebille and all the men who gave their all in the Korean War. Unit markings and tail number is critical. I have been searching for several weeks now, including Modeler's forums and Aviation magazines, but up to now, no positive results. Thank you for your time and any help you can extend. Keywords: Major Lou Sebille, Medal of Honor, photos, F51D Mustang

Entry: 53236 67TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQDN
MARIANO AMPER wrote on September 20, 2005 City and State: VAN NUYS CA Unit: 67TH FBS FIGHTING COCKS Service or Relationship: AIR FORCE VETERAN Comments: Went to Korea August 1953 right out of tech school.My first assignment was crewing an F-86F.If my memory serves me the tail # was 536 it was in the same revetment with 351.I was a young kid at the age of 18. My experience there was quite an education.I remember when we went down to Taegu,I'll never forget,I was sitting at the end of the runway waitng for some of our birds to arrive when one of our 86's came sliding in an burst into flames.I remember a Captain an I believe his name was Cavanaugh went rushing to the aircraft an we had to restrain him beacuse the 50 cals started going off.It was a terrible sight to see.We were a very close knit family enlisted an officers.At that age I never could have experienced anything like that tour with the 67thFBS. Keywords:

Entry: 52862 67TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQDN	ED RACKHAM
BOB COSSEY wrote on August 26, 2005 City and State: NORWICH Unit: Service or Relationship: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: I am writing the autobiography of Air Vice Marshal John Howe who before he joined the Royal Air Force flew with 2 Squadron of the South African Air Force as part of the 18th FBW in Korea. Whilst with them he befriended Ed Rackham who was with the 67th FBS. This was in 1951. Ten years later Ed was OC the 79th TFS based at RAF Woodbridge in England and John Howe was OC 74 Squadron RAF. Both squadrons were Tiger Squadrons and the two got together at Woodbridge for the first of what turned out to be an enduring tradition of Tiger Meets which are still held today. I am trying to trace Ed Rackham as part of my researches and also to put he and John back in touch with each other again. If anyone can help as regards Ed`s whereabouts I would be very pleased to hear from them. Keywords: John Howe (2 Sqn SAAF) and Ed Rackham (67th FBS)

Entry: 51305 67TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQDN	LOOKING FOR INFO ABOUT MY DAD - CAPTAIN DEAN EMMETT SINGLETON
MICHAEL NAEGLE (SINGLETON) SR. wrote on June 2, 2005 City and State: OGDEN UT Unit: Service or Relationship: ARMY VETERAN Comments: I am looking for any and all information on my Dad, Dean Singleton. I never got to know him but I'm told he did everything he could to be a great Dad but my Mom and Grandmother wouldn't let him see me. I'm trying to write his story but have very little information on him. I have the basics; birth date, military service numbers, units etc. I also have 2 pictures of him but that is about it. I have exhausted the folks at the military personnel center at St. Louis. As it turns out, my Dad's military records were destroyed in the fire in 1973 but they were able to find the Air Force Casualty Report. This is what I have from the report. He was a Captain in the 67th Fighter Bomber Squadron in the 18th Fighter Bomber Group. He was a pilot. He was killed in an aircraft crash near Itazuki, Air Base, Japan on January 9th, 1955. My Aunt tells me he was doing some sort of precision flying and he and his wingman both went down. He was from Ogden, Utah. I would love any information such as what type of aircraft he flew, what awards he may have had, who his buddies were and most of all any pictures. Thank you very much Mike Keywords:

Entry: 49365 67TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQDN	MAJOR STECKEL
BARRY AGOVINO wrote on March 5, 2005 City and State: HERMOSA BEACH Unit: Service or Relationship: - Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 46319 67TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQDN	67 TH F B S IN KOREA
WALTER H. BURKE wrote on October 16, 2004 City and State: AUSTIN TX Unit: 67TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQUADRON Service or Relationship: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Assigned to 67th FBS:Feb 16, 1951. Departed 67th FBS Oct 11, 1951 Flew 100 missions in F-51 (most from Chinhae, 30 miles west of Pusan). Led 67th FBS on first 5th AF mass Fighter low- level raid on Pyongyang, August 14, 1951. 67th FBS destroyed ALL assigned targets. Lt Walter H. Burke awarded DFC. Spent 6 weeks in May and Jun 1951 as Fwd Air Controller with 2nd Inf Div. Flew 67 missions in ETO in F-5 (P-38 Photo Recce); awarded 1st DFC supporting 1st and 3rd US Army. Flew 85 missions in RF-4C out of Udorn,Thailand in 1970. Retired 1 July 1972 @ Bergstrom AFB, Texas as L/C. Keywords: Buddies: Bob (Big Dog) Smith, Jimmy Lee, Joe Burke

Entry: 43212 67TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQDN	LOOKING FOR CAPT. JOE BURKE
ROBERT PASQUALICCHIO wrote on May 22, 2004 City and State: MYRTLE BEACH SC Unit: 67FTR. SQ. 18TH FTR. GRP. Service or Relationship: FRIEND OF VETERAN Comments: Want to locate Capt. Joe Burke, 67sq, served in 1951, K-10, Keywords: Pancho

Entry: 42440 67TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQDN	MAJ. RICHARD E. STECKEL - 67TH FBS
MARK STECKEL wrote on April 19, 2004 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I am seeking information about my dad's cousin, Maj. Richard E. Steckel, who served with the 67th FBS in Korea. All I know is he was lost north of Pyongyang on May 15, 1952 while flying 44-84945. If anyone knows anything about Maj. Steckel or remembers him, I would love to hear from you. Thank you. MWS Keywords: Maj. Richard E. Steckel - 67th Fighter Bomber Squadron

Entry: 42400 67TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQDN	SSGT RUSSELL ASHWORTH, 67TH FBS
RUSSELL ASHWORTH wrote on April 17, 2004 City and State: AUSTIN TX Unit: 67TH FB SQDN Service or Relationship: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: This message is for my dad, SSgt Russell Ashworth, Sr. who was with the 67th FBS from late '50 to mid-'52. He was at Pusan, Chinhae, Seoul, Wonson, Pyongyang, Taegu?, perhaps other places. He was at Clark Field, Manila, prior to Korea. He also went ashore at Inchon with an AF detachment. His memory is not what it used to be, so some of the details are hazy. I have several pictures of him, one with a line of F-51s in the background, one of the sign at the base's main gate ("18th Fighter Bomber, Best Damn Fighter Group in the World".) I would like to know if any of his buddies from the 67th are still around, and remember him. Keywords:

Entry: 42270 67TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQDN	LOOKING FOR KADENA AIRMAN'S CLUB BOUNCERS 1954-55-56
JACK MATON wrote on April 11, 2004 City and State: ARCADIA FL Unit: AIR POLICE INVESTIGATION UNIT Service or Relationship: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I left Kadena AFB in 1956. Was a bouncer at the Airman's Club for two years. Looking for anyone who worked there in 1955 or 1956 and knew the dancers that used to come there, or the Master Sargent that ran the club. I lost track of Myoko when I left there and came back to the United States. I recently ran into a buddy who had been over there and he told me that Myoko had had my child. I am desperate to find her and the child. If anyone can help, please contact me. Keywords: Trying to get hold of Old Girl-friend in Okinawa

Entry: 40917 67TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQDN	WHO FLEW FF-945 AND OTHER 51S WHO MIGHT HAD KILLS
RONALD W. (RON) BLAIR wrote on February 15, 2004 City and State: WORDEN IL Unit: Service or Relationship: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 40773 67TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQDN	67TH FBS 'FIGHTING COCKS'
ERIC WEBER wrote on February 11, 2004 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: George G. Weber Jr., my father, was with the 67th FBS in Korea in the early 50's (1951-53??) as a Jet Mechanic. We have several slides taken by him of the base and F86's that have survived over the years. He now lives in Lakeland, Florida with his wife (my mother) and enjoys flying his model airplanes as he did back in Korea. He flew on the USAF Model airplane conpetition team with Lenny Smelter. If anyone is interested in the slides I can convert them to digital and provide them. Keywords:

Entry: 38079 67TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQDN	LT. GLEN RIDDLE - PLANE RUFUS
GLENDA ROSS wrote on November 7, 2003 City and State: OAK PARK IL Unit: 67TH FIFGTER BOMBER SQUADRON AT K-55 Service or Relationship: FRIEND OF VETERAN Comments: Hi! I am helping my Dad locate some of his buddies. He was at K-55. They called themselves the Fighting Cocks. He flew 72 missions. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. One of his buddies was 2nd Lt. Agitant Bruce Oliver Brown. Also, would like to know about the man in charge of maintenace for the planes. He made sure Rufus was on Dad's plane, and always made sure the planes were ready for the missions.If any of this rings a bell we would love to hear from you. Thanks! Glenda, his daughter Keywords: 1st Lt. Glenn Beadle, some knew him as Bugs. Flew the F86 on 72 Missions. His plane had Rufus painted on it.Late 1952 and 1953 until the Armistice was signed

Entry: 38029 67TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQDN	1ST LT. GLENN J. BEADLE 67TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQUADRON
GLENDA ROSS wrote on November 5, 2003 City and State: OAK PARK IL Unit: 67TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQUADRON Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Hi! I am helping my Dad search for his buddies. He was stationed at K-55. He flew 72 missions before the armistace was signed. He flew mostly F86 but also flew F100. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. One person in particular that he is looking for is Bruce Oliver Brown. Hw was a school buddy that ended up in Korea with Dad. He was 2nd Lt. Agitant, an administator at the base.Dad named his son after Bruce Brown.Anyone out there know about Dad or any of his buddies around? Please email me ....grrits55@yahoo.com.Thanks! His daughter, Glenda Ross Keywords: Some called Dad Bugs. Rufus was painted on his plane

Entry: 36364 67TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQDN	RE FRANKLIN B. LEICHLITER
DAVID STILLER wrote on August 19, 2003 City and State: COSTA MESA CA Unit: RE 67TH. FIGHTER DQUADRON Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Franklin B. Leichliter was my Uncle. He flew P-39s with the 67th. Fighter Squadron from Henderson Field at Guadalcanal in 1942 and 1943. I am interesting in any information about my Uncle from anyone who knew him when he served with the 67th. Thank Keywords:

Entry: 34012 67TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQDN	ALL FORMER 67TH MEMBERS
CRAIG (TAZ) AUGUSTINO wrote on May 5, 2003 City and State: APO AP Unit: 67TH FS Service or Relationship: - Comments: Any former members of the 67th, I am the historian for the 67th and would like to gather any and all stories to eventually document in a book that young "eggs" will read a story from every Friday night to keep the traditions and history alive. Please send me what ever you have. Thanks! Cocks Rule Period!! Keywords: Former 67th members. Looking for any and all history!

Entry: 30172 67TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQDN	ANY INFO ON SHELDON BRINSON
MATT JAMES wrote on December 5, 2002 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: Trying to find any info on Sheldon S. Brinson at any point in his career. From his early days as a Screamin Demons 7th Fighter Squadron pilot, thorugh his days with the 366th fighter group 391st fighter squadron, to his comandeering of the 18th fighter group. Th Keywords: Sheldon Brinson screamin demons 7th fighter squadron 49th fighter group 366th fighter group 391st fighter squadron 67th fighter squadron 18th fighter gr

Entry: 28543 67TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQDN	CAPT. EDMUND VOLTS
WILLIAM GRIMM wrote on September 29, 2002 City and State: TULSA OK Unit: Service or Relationship: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: I am trying to obtain Capt. Edmund Volts date of death. He was killed in a crash in 1953 at Luke AFB. I need it for veterans memorial monument in Norman, OK. thx Keywords: 67th Fighter Bomber Squadron

Entry: 28084 67TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQDN	LT. WILLIAM T. URQUHART
BILL POWELL wrote on September 6, 2002 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: Looking for William T. (Tim) Urquhart. He flew 51s with the 67th in 1952. I was in his cadet class. Would like to locate him if he is still living. I do know he survived Korea. Keywords: 67th FBS

Entry: 27302 67TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQDN	LOOKING FOR STEVE JURTA
WILLIAM GRIFFIN SR. wrote on August 1, 2002 City and State: HANOVER IN Unit: 67TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQUADRON A FLIGHT Service or Relationship: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Trying to find Steve Jurta. I served with Steve At the old Alexandria AFB and in Korea. We have our picture in the book on the "F-86 in Korea" on page sixteen. Keywords: K-55 1954. Osan

Entry: 27301 67TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQDN	LOOKING FOR STEVE JURTA
WILLIAM GRIFFIN SR. wrote on August 1, 2002 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 27220 67TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQDN	ANYONE WHO KNEW JOE BABASA
KAGAN WEST wrote on July 29, 2002 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I am looking for anyone who knew or flew with my dad Joseph M. Babasa, he was a F-51 pilot who went missing on July 9th, 1951 he was flying from base K-16. On the bomb run where he went MIA there were 24 planes. If you are anyone you know of might have known my father I would very much appreciate touching base.My dad was from Tucson,Arizona although stationed out of Conn. Keywords:

Entry: 24393 67TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQDN	LOOKING FOR INFO ON EUGENE HOWARD REIMERS
ERNY NAK wrote on March 30, 2002 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: FRIEND OF VETERAN Comments: He was a bombadier in Korean War Keywords: Eugene Howard Reimers

Entry: 19898 67TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQDN
ARTHUR E. (ART) LAJEUNESSE SR. wrote on October 11, 2001 City and State: LATHAM NY Unit: Service or Relationship: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Looking to make contact with family or freinds of Capt. Elzeard John Deschamps who was listed MIA 2/2/51 with the 67th.Fighter Bomber Squadron.I can be reached at my email address or by phone listed. Keywords:

Entry: 18416 67TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQDN	SANKEY, 1ST LT. WILLIAM CHARLES
T.D. (TRACY) CONNORS wrote on August 2, 2001 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: The April 1952 historical report for the 67th includes the following information that may of some help or interest in your search for information on 1st Lt. Sankey 1st Lt. William C. Sankey, Jr., 20806A, was listed as “wounded in action when forced to abandon his aircraft while on a rescue mission on 17 April 1952.” A further entry notes that the WIA was changed to MIA on April 27th. Colonel Seymour M. Levenson, USAF, was Commander of the 18th Fighter Bomber Group at that time. Major Stanley A. Long, USAF, was the brand new Commander of the 67th FBS having just succeeded LTC Julian F. Crow, USAF, who had completed 101 missions. 1st Lt. Cleyburn L. McCauley, 20276A, first appears in the May 1952 report as having completed 14 missions that month. Another note: 1st Lt. Cleyburn L. McCauley successfully bailed out after his plane received major damage from ground fire on May 22nd. His name does not appear in the June or July 1952 reports. Keywords: Sankey, William Charles

Entry: 17959 67TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQDN	ANYONE IN THE 67TH. AT K-46 IN 1952.
ROBERT CRANSTON wrote on July 13, 2001 City and State: MARIETTA GA Unit: Service or Relationship: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 17932 67TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQDN	67TH SQDN
VILAS BIELEFELDT wrote on July 12, 2001 City and State: COCHRANE WI Unit: 67TH 1954 Service or Relationship: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Great to read comments of the men back then. May go back to a commemoration in Nov 2001. Keywords: B-26 at K-9 Korea, flew 55 missions 1951 F-86-F at K-55 Osan Korea, 1954, flew decoy missions up west coast.

Entry: 16020 67TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQDN	WILLIAM CHARLES SANKEY, JR.
WAYNE MOTTS wrote on April 18, 2001 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: I would like to contact anyone who knew this pilot. He was MIA on a mission of four aircraft on April 27, 1952. The other aircraft on this mission, all P-51 D's, were piloted by Colonel Seymour M. Levenson, Cleyburn L. McCauley, and Lt. McAlpine. Thank You, Wayne Motts Keywords: 67th Fighter Bomb Wing, Mission 1801, K-46, William Sankey, Jr.

Entry: 14401 67TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQDN	67TH FBS HISTORY EXCERPTS JULY 1952
T.D. (TRACY) CONNORS wrote on January 18, 2001 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Responding to a recent posting requesting additional information on Captain Elliott D. Ayer, MIA in July, 1952. Excerpts from the squadron history for the 67th FBS dated 7 August 1952 indicates that the squadron was located at K-46 Air Base, South Korea, approximately 7 mi. north North East of Wonju--127 degrees 57 minutes 30 seconds longitude west, 38 degrees 26 minutes 30 seconds North. The unit utilizes the K-46 air strip as a forward combat operations base located approximately 5 mi. southeast of Hoensong, Korea. The stated mission of the 67th fighter bomber squadron is close support of United Nations forces in Korea and/or other aerial combat missions as directed by higher headquarters. During the period covered by this report, the primary mission has been the tactical interdiction of the enemy's transportation system. The 67th fighter bomber squadron, commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Stanley A. Long of Marquette, Mich., is a unit of the 18th fighter bomber group which is commanded by Colonel Sheldon Brinson. Total officer strength at the beginning of July 19th 1952 was 44. Officer gains numbered 6, and losses five, leaving a total of 45 officers assigned at the end of July. The total enlisted strength at the beginning of July was 177. The total number of sorties flown during 1952 was 419. The personal participating are as follows: Captain      Ayers, Fay E.      12 1st Lt.      Baldwin, Rexford R.   15 1st Lt.      Baldwin, Rexford R.   15 1st Lt.      Baldwin, Rexford R.   15 1st Lt.      Bunn, Russell      15 1st Lt.      Camp, James E.   7 1st Lt.      Carothers, Earle   22 1st Lt.      Corley, John      20 Captain      Davis, Roy      10 Captain      Dean, Julian      21 1st Lt.      Flagg, Earle      8 Captain      Flowers, Arthur   15 1st Lt.       Forbert, Sam      7 Major       Forts, Robert      9 Lt. Col.    Freund, Albert      1 1st Lt.      Gossett, C.J.      18 1st Lt.       Gray, David      9 1st Lt.      Henna, Theodore   14 1st Lt.      Hill, John      20 1st Lt.       Holmes, Verne   16 Captain      Jarvis, Rowan      1 Major      Lenhart, Warren   9 Lt. Col.      Long, Stanley      13 1st Lt.      Lovelace, Albert   7 1st Lt.       McShane, William   20 Colonel      Maxwell, Allison   15 Captain      Mills, Warren      16 1st Lt.      Moorshfelder, Herbert   12 1st Lt.      Reinhardt, Lewis   15 Captain      Sargen, Charles   16 1st Lt.      Spinnenweber, Joseph   5 2nd Lt.      Urquhart, William   19 Captain      Volts, Edmund      10 Major      Waggoner, Horace   9 Captain      Wilcox, Floyd      12 1st Lt.      Williams, Joseph   10 1st Lt.      Yingling, John      1 Casualties: Captain Elliott D. Ayer, AO 758 753 was listed as missing in action on 25 July 1952. Claims:            Destroyed Artillery Positions      13 Rail bridges            2 Rail cuts            10 Road bridges         2 Box cars            4 Bunkers            56 Mortars               25 Gun positions         2 Machine guns         7 Secondary explosions   15 Self-propelled gun      1 Supply shelters         4 Caves               2 Buildings            39 Village               1 Factories            1 Trucks               3 Transformer yard      1 (damaged) Ox cart               1 (damaged) Trench               720' KIA                  9 Losses to personal and aircraft: Other than the above mentioned MIA on Captain Ayer, there were no other losses to the squadron this month. Training: the trainee program was considerably more pronounced this month due to more than usual poor weather days which allowed the squadron the opportunity to stress navigational and instrument flights. Armament: During the month of July there have been considerable rocket malfunctions due to bad plugs and bad motors. July's gun malfunctions have dropped to 12,480 rounds per malfunction as compared with June's rate of 10,000 rounds per malfunction. Due to daily flying reports being filled out both at K-46 and K-10, an accurate total of flying time is impossible at this writing. The approximate total was 839 hours and fifty minutes. Morale: In the airmen, there was no obvious change in the morale from last month produced. Extreme heat has played an important factor in the discomfort of the troops. The service club was closed for a while due to necessary billeting of the men there while repairs were being made to their private quarters which suffered damage during heavy rains of this month. Pilot morale also remained about the same although, Capt. Elliott D. Ayre completed the 45,000th sortie for the 18th Fighter Bomber Wing, thereby setting the record for the most sorties to be flown by a combat outfit in Korea. Also, our Commanding Officer was given a promotion from Major to Lieutenant Colonel, this had a definite lift to the morale of the Squadron as a whole. Conclusion: The 67th Fighter Bomber Squadron was able to complete it's [sic] mission and accomplish it's [sic] assigned duties because of it's [sic] high morale and Superior leadership. The "Historical Report for July 1952" for the 67th FBS was classified Secret until declassified on 13 December 1973. Keywords: 67th FBS history excerpts July 1952

Entry: 14123 67TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQDN	INFO DON FORBES 67FBS KOREA 53
BERNARD R. (BOB) KIBORT wrote on January 7, 2001 City and State: SARATOGA CA Unit: 67TH FBS APR53-NOV53 Service or Relationship: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Great website. Donation will follow Snail mail B.Kibort Keywords:

Entry: 14122 67TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQDN	INFO DON FORBES 67FBS KOREA 53
BERNARD R. (BOB) KIBORT wrote on January 7, 2001 City and State: SARATOGA CA Unit: 67TH FBS APR53-NOV53 Service or Relationship: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Finishing an article about Don's miraculous survival after belly landing a damaged Sabre north of the bombline in Korea shortly before the cease fire date. Was stationed with him at Clovis AFB when he was killed in a C47 accident 1954 Keywords: Don Forbes- Arrival and Departure date from K55 Korea.

Entry: 13478 67TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQDN	GRANDDAD IN UNIT 67TH
CHRISTIANNE OREAR wrote on December 6, 2000 City and State: RENO NV Unit: AIR FORCE Service or Relationship: - Comments: The 67th Squadron, 18th Fighter Wing - My Grandfather was in that unit... Keywords:

Entry: 12998 67TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQDN	CHARLES 'RICHY' RICHARDS
TERRI EDER wrote on November 15, 2000 City and State: GRAND PRAIRIE TX Unit: 67TH FIGHTER BOMBER SAUADRON Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My father has been doing research on his squadron - the 67th Fighter Bomber Squadron in the Korean War 1950-1951. He has given me several names - I don't know if this is from his time inKorea or in the Philippines. The names are: Major Louis B Sobille (KIA), Major Arnold "Moon" Mullins, General Daniel "Chappie" James, Lt. "Buzz" Buzzy, Lt. Taylor (KIA), Lt. Pearson (KIA). Please respond to me if you have any information that may help him. His name is Charles "Richy" Richards. Keywords:

Entry: 12652 67TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQDN	FIELD MAINTANTANCE
MOISE DETILLIER JR. wrote on October 31, 2000 City and State: RACELAND LA Unit: 67 FIGHTER BOMBER SQUAD Service or Relationship: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Anyone knowing the where abouts of anyone that I gave information on above, I would like to be contacted at my e-mail address above. Keywords: Any member in the 67 fighter bomber squad in the years of 1952 and 1953. The base was in K55. We were field maintence. The plane #'s were f86 sabre jet.

Entry: 12266 67TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQDN	CAPT ELLOITT D.AYER
FRED D. AYER wrote on October 10, 2000 City and State: HAVANA FL Unit: Service or Relationship: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: My brother and I are still looking for anyone who may have served with or knew our father. He "dissappeared"while leading a rocket attack on enemy trucks on July 1952.Any one with any personal knowledge about about father would be so very much appreciated. Keywords: Capt Elloitt Dean Ayer MIA 67 th Fighter Bomber Sqd 1952 (F-51 Mustang)

Entry: 11218 67TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQDN	IN SEARCH OF A/3C TOM MITCHELL
HERB BUSHONG wrote on August 22, 2000 City and State: ELIDA OH Unit: Service or Relationship: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: While going through some books and letters of a deceased gentleman we fownd a slip of paper with the following: A/3c Thomas J Mitchell 1554885 67th Fighter Bomber Squadron ??? We don't think he is a local man, maybe a penpal. Keywords: Veteran of WW II

Entry: 9920 67TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQDN	EUGENE E. TAYLOR
JEN TAYLOR wrote on June 28, 2000 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My father-in-law, Eugene Taylor, is interested in locating a fellow veteran who was in this squadron. The last name is Liberi (the spelling could be incorrect). Eugene remembers that he was from Florida. He does not know his first name. If anyone could provide assistance, please email me. I would greatly appreciate any help. Keywords: K-55

Entry: 6663 67TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQDN	67TH SQUADRON
HAL BERGMANN wrote on February 3, 2000 City and State: Unit: FORMERLY 67TH TFS Service or Relationship: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: Working on a web site for the 67th and looking for Korean history, pictures of aircraft flown, stories, and heros of the 67 during those times. Check out the site at www.67tfs. Keywords: 67tfs.org, F4C Wild Weasel,

Entry: 6429 67TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQDN	1ST LT. ARCHIE CONNORS
T.D. (TRACY) CONNORS wrote on January 24, 2000 City and State: TIVERTON RI Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: We are looking for anyone who might have served with 1st Lt. Archie Connors of Jacksonville, FL. He was KIA on 25 June 1952. We are interested in the circumstances of the action in which he lost his life...or his (reported) subsequent POW status. In advance, many thanks for your help in this matter. We have added several new pages to our family web site to honor my uncle...1st Lt. Archie Connors, Jr., USAF of the 67th FBS who was KIAed on 24 June 52. http://www.belleaire.com/kingsferry/ahcjr1.html Several newspaper articles are included that outline what was known about his death at the time. We are very much interested in finding out as much as we can about his service and the circumstances of his death...and reported sightings in several POW camps. Keywords: Connors, Archibald Haddock; 67th Fighter Bomber Squadron

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