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| Current Message 1 - November 11, 2008 |
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Entry: 67834
68th Fighter All Weather Sqdn |
PROP MECH F82 ALSO CREW CHIEF F94 |
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gerdiner rainey wrote on 2008-11-11 20:29:14.0
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| Current Message 2 - July 21, 2008 |
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Entry: 66599
68th Fighter All Weather Sqdn |
Lt. Eugene C. Paulsgrove |
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Michael Planchak wrote on 2008-07-21 19:07:23.0
Comments: My father was the pilot of the F-82 Patty Wagon (named after my mother Patricia). He told me the story of how his radar man filled in for a sick radar man, and was killed, I assume it was Lt. Eugene C. Paulsgrove. I think i might be able to locate some pictures of the F-82 and maybe the P-61.
Keywords: F-82 Patty Wagon
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| Current Message 3 - June 13, 2006 |
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Entry: 57651
68th Fighter All Weather Sqdn |
Book Project |
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Alan Carey wrote on 2006-06-13 14:32:11.0
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Keywords: I'm looking for information,stories, and photographs for a book project on U.S. AW operations during the Korean War
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| Current Message 4 - May 26, 2006 |
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Entry: 57329
68th Fighter All Weather Sqdn |
Squadron patches |
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Jim Perry wrote on 2006-05-26 09:10:51.0
Comments: I am a disabled Air Force veteran who collects patches from all Air Force units as a hobby.Hopefully, some of your members kept patches from their Korean War days that they would send me for my hobby.I also collect from units from WW2 to present day units so any patches will be appreciated. Jim Perry,MSgt,USAF,Ret
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| Current Message 5 - September 19, 2005 |
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Entry: 53222
68th Fighter All Weather Sqdn |
Francis Meyer 1lt |
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Paul Barry wrote on 2005-09-19 00:00:00.0
Comments: Researching inforation on MEYER, Francis J. 1st lt.and aircraft 46-355, lost 8/50. Building a model of aircraft for his son. Looking for pics of his aircraft, any name or nose art info. Also curious as to actual duty as to whether he was the pilot in command on that mission, or flying copilot/observer for Lt. Moran. Also looking to confirm loss due to groundfire on night mission. Was Lt Moran the same one that was creditied with the second ac shot down in Korea, and was Lt Meyer on board with him.
Keywords: F-82 68th ftr
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| Current Message 6 - May 11, 2004 |
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Entry: 42982
68th Fighter All Weather Sqdn |
Itazuke oldtimer |
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Dominic Perrone wrote on 2004-05-11 21:29:01.0
Comments: I got a call tonight from Dominic Perrone, who was at Itazuke 52-54. He doesn't have internet access so he asked me to reach out and see if any of you remember him. He'd like you to call him and chat about the old days. John O'Brien Itazuke (dependents school) Alumni Pres.
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| Current Message 7 - February 25, 2004 |
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Entry: 41262
68th Fighter All Weather Sqdn |
someone has to tell it! |
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Ricardo Cavelson wrote on 2004-02-25 14:12:42.0
Comments: Someone has to make a book about the 68th! A good one . Someone has to tell about the brave work that they put under fire and heavy conditions!
Commander Ricardo C.C.A.T.-TEST PILOT
Keywords: An American beliver!
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| Current Message 8 - August 27, 2003 |
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Entry: 36531
68th Fighter All Weather Sqdn |
German Model-Maker needs Photos of F-82's for making a highly detailed Model. |
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Daniel Weigel wrote on 2003-08-27 12:49:13.0
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| Current Message 9 - April 21, 2003 |
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Entry: 33756
68th Fighter All Weather Sqdn |
IWAS THERE TO |
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larry goldsteIn wrote on 2003-04-21 22:03:02.0
Comments: I REMEMBER VERY COLD WINTERS AND MUCH SNOW. ALSO VISITED HOKKADIO ON SPECIAL TDY ASSIGNMENT AROUND CHRISTMAS 1951
Keywords: COMMUNICATION SUPERVISOR MISAWA AFB 9/51 TO 10/52
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| Current Message 10 - March 19, 2003 |
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Entry: 32916
68th Fighter All Weather Sqdn |
P-61 Black Widow |
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Brett Boley wrote on 2003-03-19 16:40:42.0
Comments: If anyone has any stories on flying in a P-61 Black Widow, I would be very interested to hear them. E-mail me at mbboley@ecol.net Thanks!!
Keywords: P-61 Black Widow
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| Current Message 11 - December 29, 2002 |
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Entry: 30785
68th Fighter All Weather Sqdn |
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Kenneth S. Coe wrote on 2002-12-29 19:29:02.0
Comments: Would like to buy a 339th Ftr AW Squadron patch.It was a Devil astride two blackbirds.Was in the 339th from 1950 to 1952. Any info on where to get the patch would be appreciated.
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| Current Message 12 - December 29, 2002 |
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Entry: 30784
68th Fighter All Weather Sqdn |
339th Ftr (AW) Sqdn. Patch |
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Kenneth S. Coe wrote on 2002-12-29 19:16:47.0
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| Current Message 13 - August 2, 2002 |
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Entry: 27328
68th Fighter All Weather Sqdn |
Squadron shoulder patch |
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Ben Hargett wrote on 2002-08-02 21:38:28.0
Comments: I would love to have our squadron patch if anyone knows how I could get one. Thanks, Ben Hargett
Keywords: Personal friends were Tom Rowan,Jimmy Denton, Chuck Jones Rudy Hickman,Tommy Thomaro,Jack Lintelman,Ronnie Blake to name a few. All of my comrades were the greatest! I miss them!
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| Current Message 14 - May 15, 2002 |
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Entry: 25489
68th Fighter All Weather Sqdn |
New E-MAIL ADDRESS |
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Paul Jeffreys wrote on 2002-05-15 14:40:07.0
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| Current Message 15 - March 27, 2002 |
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Entry: 24314
68th Fighter All Weather Sqdn |
68 th FIS REUNION GROUP (1950-55) |
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A.J. (Gus) Hipp wrote on 2002-03-27 16:36:58.0
Comments: Veterans who were members of the 68th FIS from 1950 to 1955 may wish to join the Reunion Group and attend our reunions to renew old friendships before we all phase out from old age. If interested, contact James R. Johnson 54943 CSAH 16, Grove City, MN 56243. Tel No. 320-857-2480 for details on the next meeting in Bronson, MO in April, 2003. Gus Hipp ajrfh3@a
Keywords: 68th Reunions
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| Current Message 16 - August 27, 2001 |
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Entry: 18993
68th Fighter All Weather Sqdn |
68th and 69th at MOODY AFB |
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Jason Pease wrote on 2001-08-27 16:09:05.0
Comments: I am curently working on a project involving aircraft that have been stationed in Georgia throughout history. I would like to find anyone that was a pilot in either the 68th or 69th FS at Moody AFB and get some stories and historical data from them. Also I am looking for pictures of aircraft from the units for creating authentic models of the aircraft. As of right now I am just working on the F-16s but in the future I will be moving on to other aircraft. If anyone could give me any accurate data please email me.
Thanks all, Jason Pease
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| Current Message 17 - July 26, 2001 |
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Entry: 18263
68th Fighter All Weather Sqdn |
68th Virtual Fighter Squadron |
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Greg McDaniel wrote on 2001-07-26 13:14:52.0
Comments: Hello, my name is Greg McDaniel. Some friends and I belong to the 68th Virtual Fighter Squadron playing the Falcon 4.0(F-16) jet sim game online. We do this to honor the people who have served in this outstanding unit over the years. We are looking for some photos of aircraft the 68th has flown throughout it's history. Any help in this quest would be greatly appreciated and will be put to good use on our website as kind of a pictorial history of the 68th. Please visit our website at;
http://68th.falcon40.com/
and leave us a message on our message board. Thank you for your time in advance.
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| Current Message 18 - October 3, 2000 |
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Entry: 12132
68th Fighter All Weather Sqdn |
info on 318th, 317th, and 319th fs(a)w |
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Will Cutler wrote on 2000-10-03 21:08:38.0
Comments: Please send info on the units stationed at these airforce bases.
Keywords: F-82 info at McChord AFB, Larson AFB, Fairchild AFB
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| Current Message 19 - August 28, 2000 |
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Entry: 11339
68th Fighter All Weather Sqdn |
421st/68th FS |
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Jeffrey Kolln wrote on 2000-08-28 12:10:56.0
Comments: I am interested in getting in touch with anyone who still may have information and photos of P-61 Black Widows flown by the 421st NFS, which was redesignated the 68th FS (AW). The info and photos will be used for an upcoming book about the P-61. Contact Jeff Kolln at Blkwidw421@aol.com
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| Current Message 20 - June 26, 2000 |
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Entry: 9804
68th Fighter All Weather Sqdn |
Capt. Julius C. Fluhr F-82G MIA |
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Peter Mac Taggart wrote on 2000-06-26 13:58:02.0
Comments: On March 14, 1951 my "Uncle Jay" was declared MIA. I was too young to have known him but would like to hear from anyone who knew him or the circumstances surrounding the flight he was lost on.
Keywords: His unit was the 68th Ftr All Wthr Sq. He was flying an F-82G and his service number is 15575A.
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| Current Message 21 - June 20, 2000 |
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Entry: 9497
68th Fighter All Weather Sqdn |
James (Buddy) |
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JAMES (BUDDY) Richardson wrote on 2000-06-20 13:23:14.0
Comments: I was an instructor in Basic Electronics at Scott AFB. in 1951/52.
Keywords: 68th Fighter. I
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| Current Message 22 - June 20, 2000 |
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Entry: 9496
68th Fighter All Weather Sqdn |
Air Force Vet. |
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James (Buddy) Harrison wrote on 2000-06-20 13:14:08.0
Comments: 68TH FIGHTER. ITAZUKE, INSTRUCTOR IN BASIC ELECTRO
Keywords: NCOIC of Flight line radio maint. shop at Itazuke AFB 1952/53. John Hay and Glenn Shook were friends.
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| Current Message 23 - May 31, 2000 |
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Entry: 9068
68th Fighter All Weather Sqdn |
68th Inactivating Next Year |
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Nancy Webb wrote on 2000-05-31 12:19:59.0
Comments: To all former 68th squadron members: The 68th Fighter Squadron (previously designated the 68th Fighter All-Weather Squadron, 68th Fighter Interceptor Squadron) will inactivate in 2001. The unit is now located in south Georgia in Valdosta off I-75 approximately 20 miles north of Florida. Beginning June 2000 Moody AFB will be hosting several events to commemmorate the 50th anniversary of the Korean War and the 68th and 69th Fighter Squadrons' activities in theater. Thought you would like to know. Please pass it on. Very Respectfully, SSgt Nancy J. Webb 347th Wing Historian
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| Current Message 24 - May 25, 2000 |
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Entry: 8899
68th Fighter All Weather Sqdn |
Info Lt. Eugene C. Paulsgrove |
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Arpad Ostheimer wrote on 2000-05-25 11:58:02.0
Comments: I remember the F-82 incident with great regret. I was leaving a quonset hut movie house when the aircraft flew over us, rolled two and a half times and went into a rice paddy. I have seen many aircraft accidents but this one I have never forgotten. I knew many of the men in the 68th but did not know the men aboard this aircraft. Jeff I really felt badly about the loss of the RO under the circumstances.
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68th F(AW)S, 8th Fighter Bomber Wing - (Itazuke) USAF
Unit Research
On Sun, 24 Nov 1996 ESeman2788@aol.com wrote:
Sir,
I'm a writer looking to get in touch with any Korean War veteran who
was, in any way, assigned to the three F-82 "Twin Mustang" squadrons
based in Japan during the early part of the war.
The units were:
68th F(AW)S, 8th FBG (Itazuke)
339th F(AW)S, 35th FIW (Yokota)
4th F(AW)S, 49thFBG (Misawa.)
All of these squadrons were moved to Itazuke soon after the war began.
Some reports say that no F-82 units operated within Korea, while others
state that at least a few operated out of Suwon, Kimpo and even
Pyongyang in the Fall and Winter of 1950.
If any one could help clear this up as well as answer a few other
question, I would be very grateful!
Thanks,
Eric E. Seman
ESeman2788@aol.com
Re: Eric's msg
On Thu, 20 Feb 1997 msgtusaf@ix18.ix.netcom.com wrote:
I saw your inquiry about the 68th Ftr. Sq (AW) in the looking for
section of the "KOREAN WAR PROJECT." Which by the way is
a great WEB site.
I worked on the F-82F At Mcguire AFB, NJ in 1949 & early 1950 in
the 52nd Ftr, Wg AW. I later worked an IRAN (Inspect & Repair As
Necessary) project on some at FEAMCOM in Tachikawa Japan. So I
too am interested in that aircraft.
As for the F-82F in Korea I would suggest a book "The United States
Air Force In Korea 1950-1953 by Robert F Futrell. 2nd printing 1983.
The US Govt. Printing office had it for sale at one time. Any good
library will have it in their reference section.
Hope this helps.
Finding men for reunion
On Wed, 14 Jan 1998
"Harry J. McCool" Email address wrote:
Was a member of the 68th fighter squadron from Oct 1951 to June 1954.
I would be interested iany informatiion such as reunions, etc.
Stationed at Itaszuke Air Base, 68th Fighter Squadron, 1951-1954.
I worked on F-82, F-80, B25 and F-94b,c, as a mechanic. I would like
any information about anyother people who might have worked in the same
outfit at the same time, I have been in contact with about seven or
eight different people over the last 40-45 years,
Asst Crew Chief
On Wed, 22 Apr 1998
Paul Jeffreys Email address wrote:
10119 Ben Hur Ave
Whittier, CA 90605
phone: 562 6939220
datein: 1948 dateout: 1952
I was stationed with the 68th f(aw)s at Ashiya AF base from 1948 to
1950. I was a asst. crew chief at this time. Bobbie Liechliter was the
crew chief on this F82 #399.
I was one the 3 machanics who worked on a damaged F82 the day before the
police action started. LT Hutson was flying in a show of force over
kimpo when he was shot in the hor/stab and he managed to get back to
ashiya.
The next day we were allowed to fire back and Lt Hutson went back up and
shot the 1st. Yak in the korean war.
Let me know if you would like more information about the 68th.
I wanted to get back to you in regards about the F-82s flying out of
Pyongyang in the fall or winter of 1950.Our C/O Major West asked for
volunteers to go to Pyong. to service our 82s that were going to fly out
of there. About 10 or 15 of us from the 68th. sqdn. volunteered. WE were
on are the way to Ashiya AFB to catch a C-54 to thier. Our Sgt. in
charge of this group on the way to Ashiya got into some trouble on the
train to thier and the MPs met us at station and took all of back to
Itasuke AFB. The Sgt. was put in the stockade.Our C/O got toghter
another group to go to Pyong.The very next day he called the first
group to his office and said that Pyong. was under attack and we would
have to fly over to Kimpo AB in Korea with a new Sgt. in charge. A few
days later that group came marching onto the Kimpo AB.A few days later
they flew back to Itasuke AB. My group stayed at Kimpo until it fell to
the North Koreans.
S/sgt. Paul jeffreys
Capt. Laurence E. Anctil MIA
On Wed, 17 Jun 1998
CBANCTIL Email address wrote:
He was assigned to the Air Force Far East Command in Korea, and further
assigned to the 51st Fighter Intercepter Wing in Korea. He was
officially listed as Missing in Action on January 27, 1951 in Korea, as
a pilot serving with the 51st Fighter Intercepter Wing, which was
attached to the 68th Fighter All Weather Squadron at the time that he
was listed as Missing in Action. 1st Lt. Anctil was officially promoted
to the rank of Captain on February 15, 1951.
Conrad L. Anctil TSgt. NHANG
If anyone can add to this report, please do. We need all the help
we can get. This is all the information we have. Thank you very much.
The Family of Capt. Laurence E. Anctil MIA
AFPMP-12-E 704 Missing (27 Jan 51)
S.R.&.D. Case #105 Jan 14 1952
MEMORANDUM FOR: DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF, PERSONNEL
SUBJECT: Continuance of Combat Missing Status Beyond
Twelve Months
FACTS
1. Pursuant to the provisions of the "Missing Persons Act," a full
review has been made of the facts and circumstances set forth herein to
determine whether the missing in action status of the following officers
of the 68th Fighter All Weather Squadron may reasonably be continued
after a years's absence, or terminated by a presumptive finding of
death.
NAME GRADE SERVICE NUMBER
Anctil, Laurence E. First Lieutenant AO 747701
Greer, Robert L. First Lieutenant --------
2. Circumstances: Lieutenant Anctil and Greer were pilot and radar
observer, respectively, of an F-82 type aircraft number 46-399, which
departed Teegu Air Base, South Korea, on the evening of 26 January 1951,
for a two hour night combat patrol mission of the area between Pyongyang
and Kangdong, North Korea. Lieutenant Anctil arrived in the assigned
area at 10:00 p.m. and relieved the aircraft which previously had been
patrolling this sector and which departed for the home base twenty
minutes later after receiving radio acknowledgement from Lieutenant
Anctil. The aircraft which was to relieve Lieutenant Anctil, arrived at
midnight, but was unable to make contact with him. When the missing F-82
failed to return from the mission, the crew was reported as missing 27
January 1951. Crews flying over the Pyongyang - Kangdong area for the
following 7 to 10 days were alerted to search for crash signs of lost
aircraft, but none was reported. During the twelve months which have
elapsed, no additional information has become available.
DISCUSSION
3. The information available concerning the loss of the personnel
aboard this aircraft is so limited that a presumption of non-survival at
this time, when the unknown enemy factor is present, may not reasonably
be considered. Since the actual site where the plane crashed is unknown
and was unwitnessed, a likelihood exists that favorable circumstances
prevailed whereby the missing officers survived and were captured by the
enemy. The non-receipt of a report evidencing they are prisoners is no
indication that such is not the case, since the North Korean and Chinese
Communist forces have consistently neglected to report captured
individuals other than those which could be exploited for propaganda
purposes. Consideration of the above compels the conclusion that the
missing in action status of Lieutenant Anctil and Greer should remain
unchanged.
RECOMMENDATION
4. It is recommended that pursuant to the authority contained in
Section 5, Public Law 490, 77th Congress, 7 March 1942, and following
the mandatory review of all available evidence, an official casualty
report be issued stating that the officer personnel listed in paragraph
1, above, will be continued in a missing in action status following the
expiration of the 12 months absence, effective 28 January 1952.
1 Attachment JOHN H. MCCORMICK
List of Source Material Major General, USAF
Director of Military Personnel
Jan 17 1952
Under authority delegated by the Secretary of the Air Force to the
Deputy Chief of Staff, Personnel, the above recommendation is approved.
N.S. WETZEL
Major General, USAF
Ass't Deputy Chief of Staff
Personnel
For and in name of:
LAURENCE B. KUTER
Lieutenant General, USAF
Deputy Chief of Staff Personnel
Lt. Eugene C. Paulsgrove
On Thu, 10 Sep 1998
Jeff Folkes Email address wrote:
13600 Duhart Road
Germantown, MD 20874
Phone: 301-916-6361
Fax: 301-762-7863
Email: iron_head@hotmail.com
Comments:
My Great Uncle was Lt. Eugene C. Paulsgrove, an R/O on a F-61B "Black
Widow" and the F-82 "Patty Wagon" in the 68th F(AW)S in Ashiya and
Itazuke. He was killed in a crash at Itazuke Air Base with Pilot Lt.
John R. Hamrin, on May 10, 1950. I am very much interested in the
history of the 68th and would love to talk with anyone who may have
known him. His nickname was "Mousie" I am also in contact with Paul
Jeffreys, and Col. Robert K. Bobo from the 68th. Love to hear from
anyone.
Thanks,
Jeff
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