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Entry: 81767 68TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN	68 FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQ. F82-G 46-394
PETER MAC TAGGART wrote on January 17, 2012 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Did anyone serve with my Uncle in Korea or at least knew him? I would like to speak with anyone who knew him or possibly has some pictures to share. Keywords: Captain Julius C. Fluhr, pilot of F82-G 46-394 Lost March 14, 1951

Entry: 78380 68TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN	1949-1950
KENNETH L. JOHNSON wrote on March 29, 2011 CITY AND STATE: FORNEY TX UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN Comments: I joined the 68th in May 1949 at Ashiya AFB as a Mechanic. There were 5 F61 Black Widow fighter interceptors assinged. Radar was located in the nose of the A/C. Radar observer was located in the rear of the fuselage. These were shortly replaced by F82 Twin Mustang. The radar was located in an adapted assembly located between the two engines. The radar observer was in the right hand cockpit. The two V1710 inline engines had counter rotating props. It could carry rockets and bombs. The 68th moved to Itazuki in 1950. Keywords:

Entry: 75819 68TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN	DID YOU SERVE WITH RON J. MILLER?
ERICA ROLUFS wrote on August 16, 2010 CITY AND STATE: PASADENA CA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: Greetings! I recently bought a 1950s vintage chest of drawers and hidden within was a picture of Sg. Ron J. Miller and his wife/girlfriend Asaka Saruwatari- both beautiful people. Handwritten on back is "68th Ftr intercep..." and an AFB address in San Francisco. There are three other pictures, one of which appears to be their son. Did you serve with Miller? Have you any idea how to get in touch with his family? I'd like to give them these pictures. Best regards to all, Erica Erica Keywords: Ronald miller, fighter interception, japan, Korea, san Francisco, asaka, air force

Entry: 73891 68TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN	68TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN
LARRY STANFORD wrote on March 12, 2010 CITY AND STATE: WOOSTER OH UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My Dad served in the 68th Fighter Interceptor Sqdn in late 40's - early 50's (I believe). Anyone who may knew him or possibly has film or photos.. I would be honored to hear from you. RIP Norman Dale Stanford, crew chief and father. Thank all of you for serving our country! Keywords: 68th Fighter Interceptor Sqdn

Entry: 72141 68TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN
HOBERT MEADOWS wrote on October 30, 2009 CITY AND STATE: GREENSBORO NC UNIT: 68TH FIS 1957/1960 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN Comments: Keywords: Served from l957/1960 in the 68th FIS. Wondering if there are any of that unit around. If so contact me atthe above EMail address.

Entry: 68487 68TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN	HAPPY NEW YEAR
DAVID VALLER wrote on January 1, 2009 CITY AND STATE: KINGSTON MA UNIT: 68TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN. SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 66793 68TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN	JAMES ALBRIGHT
DOUGLAS RICE wrote on August 4, 2008 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: OTHER Comments: Does Kelly Hill still need info on James Albright? Keywords:

Entry: 64616 68TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN	2ND LT. ELLWOOD E. COLLINS
CYNTHIA GREGORY wrote on March 5, 2008 CITY AND STATE: SAVANNA IL UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: OTHER Comments: Keywords: My Uncle, 2nd Lt. Ellwood E. Collins flew with the 44th Bomb Group - 68th Bomb Squadron. Their plane was shot down over Foggia, Italy and he was transported by German boxcar to Stalag Luft VII A after parachuting out of his plane at 18,000 ft. 6 of the 10 crew members made it out alive. If anyone knows anything they could tell me about him as I've been doing family history for 18 yrs and he is a missing part of it. He was my mother's brother and wanted no contact with the family or his crew once liberated. He apparently also had a man named Austin and Shannon with him. Austin escaped from the boxcar in the Alps on their way from Italy to Germany. Ellwood was in the Moosburg work camps. Thank you.

Entry: 63050 68TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN	HOLIDAYS
DAVID VALLER wrote on November 16, 2007 CITY AND STATE: KINGSTON MA UNIT: 68TH FIGHTER INTER. SQDN. SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN Comments: All GI's: Have a good and plentiful holiday season . Keywords: 86 Ds

Entry: 62585 68TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN	LT. GEORGE BOUGHTON
ROBERT THOMEN wrote on October 12, 2007 CITY AND STATE: GARDNER KS UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FRIEND OF VETERAN Comments: George was a personal friend of mine. He was killed in a plane crash in 1952. I would like to get any information about him that I could. Keywords:

Entry: 61882 68TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN	FILM CLIP
MARK WEBB wrote on August 6, 2007 CITY AND STATE: GRAND PRAIRIE TX UNIT: 68TH FIS SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My dad was in the 68th FIS about 1958. I was going through some old home movies and found a few minutes of 16mm film of the base and flight line that I digitized and will send to anyone who's interested. My dad is (SSgt) Ray Webb from Many, LA (now in Farmer's Branch, TX). Let me know if you're interested. markpwebb@tx.rr.com Keywords: 68th fighter intercepter squadron, mid 1950's

Entry: 61845 68TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN	MEMBER 68TH FTR. SQDN.
GENE BALDWIN wrote on August 2, 2007 CITY AND STATE: ATHENS GA UNIT: 68TH FTR. INTERCEPTOR SQDN. SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 59865 68TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN	ITAZUKI 53-55 - FUKIOKA , JAPAN
DAVE VALLER SR. wrote on January 31, 2007 CITY AND STATE: KINGSTON MA UNIT: 68TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTER SQDN. SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN Comments: Is anyone still out there from the 68th 53-55 . I worked on the flight line on 86 Ds . Keywords: 86 D

Entry: 59407 68TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN	M E R R Y X - M A S
DAVID VALLER wrote on December 25, 2006 CITY AND STATE: KINGSTON MA UNIT: 68 TH FISQDN. SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN Comments: Merry x-mas and Happy New Year to all Keywords: 68 th Fighter Inter .Sqdn Itazuki Air Base ,Fukioka , Japan

Entry: 58748 68TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN	68 TH
DAVID VALLER wrote on September 4, 2006 CITY AND STATE: KINGSTON MA UNIT: 68TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTER SQDN. SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN Comments: Anyone interested in info on reunions etc can contact Jim Johnson jjohn@hutchtel.net Keywords: Itazuki A.F.B.

Entry: 57925 68TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN	68 TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTER SQDN. JAPAN
DAVID VALLER SR. wrote on July 1, 2006 CITY AND STATE: KINGSTON MA UNIT: 68 TH FIGHTER INTER. SQDN. SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN Comments: Keywords: 1952 - 1955

Entry: 45337 68TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN	JAMES R. ALBRIGHT
KELLY HILL wrote on August 20, 2004 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: 74TH TFS SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: My wife's father, James R. Albright, was a pilot member of the 68th when she was very young. He did not return from a mission, and she has always wondered what happened, and what was he like. As a former AF flight surgeon, I would appreciate your help. Keywords:

Entry: 37749 68TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN	FLORIDA 68TH SQUADRON?
RICHARD RANDALL wrote on October 23, 2003 CITY AND STATE: BOCA RATON UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Is there a group that meets regularly in Florida that was with the 68th Fighter Squadron 13th Air Force? I would like to see if anyone knew my Uncle? We would go to the city where they meet. Keywords: Family Member Killed in WW2

Entry: 34725 68TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN	SQUADRON PATCCHES
JIM PERRY wrote on June 8, 2003 CITY AND STATE: CHARLESTON SC UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: I am retired Air Force and I collect group and squadron patches as a hobby. I am in process of starting to collect FIS's from all squadrons. Hopefully, some of your members have kept FIS patches from their Air Force career that they would be willing to send me for my collection.Jim Perry,MSgt,USAF,Ret. Keywords:

Entry: 33736 68TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN	LOOKING FOR INFO ABOUT THE 68TH FIS
BRIAN BUTCHER wrote on April 21, 2003 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I searvd in Japan and Korea from 1949-1952 In the 68th FIS...I would like to find out information or hear from fellow Squadron members...SSgt.Lester O. Trego Airborne Radar and Raido. If you have any information that you would like to share contact here or send to 1015 Marvin Ave. Lebanon, Pa. 17042 Keywords: Unit: 68th Fighter Inter.Squad

Entry: 33300 68TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN
SUSAN OSSIANDER wrote on April 2, 2003 CITY AND STATE: SANTA BARBARA CA UNIT: FATHER IN 68TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQUADRON SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Great site! Had no idea this was on the internet until my son told me to try it. Alice Montgomery I remember you. Keywords:

Entry: 30114 68TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN	LIGHTNING LANCER
RICHARD HOUSE wrote on December 3, 2002 CITY AND STATE: AVON CT UNIT: 68TH FIS SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I served as a mechanic and crew chief from Sept. 1952 and July 1954. Loking for a book titled "Lightning Lancer: A Review of the 68th Fighter-Intercepter Squadron. Be glad to hear from anyone who knows where I can obtain a copy. also would like to hear from anyone who knew me. Keywords:

Entry: 27369 68TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN	THOMAS J. ROWAN
BEN HARGETT wrote on August 4, 2002 CITY AND STATE: ORANGE VA UNIT: 68TH FIS SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I am trying to locate Thomas J. Rowan. He was originally from North Bergen, NJ and served in the 68th FIS in 1951-1954. If anyone out there knows anything about his whereabouts please Email me: benandkathy@iqworks or phone me at [540] 672 2332. Many thanks, Ben Hargett Keywords:

Entry: 24615 68TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN	LAST 69TH FIS REUNION
DAVID R. GARRETT wrote on April 8, 2002 CITY AND STATE: CHATTANOOGA TN UNIT: 1955 AACS SQUADRON SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: per the Knoxville, TN newspaper the last reunion of the 69th FIS will be held in Alcoa, TN on May 16-20, 2002, at the Airport Hilton. This will be the 20th and, probably, the last reunion of this group. During the reunion there is a planned trip to Middlesboro, KY to view a P38 that was recovered from Greenland a few years ago. The organizer is Dot Brooks, widow of Eugene Brooks who was in the squadron during KW. Keywords: 69th FIS

Entry: 23905 68TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN	1947-1949
JOHN PITRE wrote on March 13, 2002 CITY AND STATE: HUNTINGTON BEACH CA UNIT: 68TH FIGHTER SQUADRON SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: I was a Aerial Photographer assigned to the 68th Ftr Sqdn from 1947 to 1949. The 68th flew survaliance missions in the Tsuashima Strights and up in the sea of Japan. We flew with in short distance of Valdistok, Russia. We wre checking up photographing all type of Russian shipping. The only name that sticks out in my mind at this moment is Major DaRosa who was the commanding officer. I also remember Lt. Geddis. I have a few pictures that I would share. If any one was wth the 68th at that time, I like to hear from you. John Pitre Keywords: Itazuki and Atsugi

Entry: 19688 68TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN	SQUADRON PATCHES
JIM PERRY wrote on September 30, 2001 CITY AND STATE: CHARLESTON SC UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: I am retired Air Force and am searching for squadron patches from the Korean War. I collect from all Air Force squadrons so any patch will be appreciated and will become a assest to my collection. Thank you. Jim Perry,MSgt,USAF,Ret. Keywords:

Entry: 18265 68TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN	68TH VIRTUAL FIGHTER SQUADRON
GREG MCDANIEL wrote on July 26, 2001 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - 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. Keywords:

Entry: 16318 68TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN	FIRST AIR TO AIR KILL IN KOREAN WAR
A.J. (GUS) HIPP wrote on May 4, 2001 CITY AND STATE: ST. PAUL MN UNIT: 68 TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQUADRON SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Lt. Hudson of the 68th FIS, flying an F-82 (twin Mustang), scored the first air to air kill of the Korean War when he shot down a North Korean aircraft on June 27, 1950. A squadron mate, Lt. Charles Moran, got the second one a few minutes late Keywords: Lt. Hudson of 68th FIS gets first Kill

Entry: 14423 68TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN	68TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQUADRON
RICHARD HINKLEY wrote on January 19, 2001 CITY AND STATE: PINE BUSH NY UNIT: 68TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQUADRON SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I am interested in finding any information on the 68th Fighter Interceptor Squadron stationed at Itazuke, Japan during the years of '54 and '55. I am also looking for the squadron book from those years. Thank you very much for any help you may be able to give me. Keywords:

Entry: 14379 68TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN	NOVEL
JACOB ELIAS wrote on January 17, 2001 CITY AND STATE: NANTICOKE PA UNIT: 68TH BOMB SQUADRON, WW II SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: Sir/Madame: I am the author of a novel based on my experiences as a gunner in a heavy bomber of the 44th bomb Group, 68th Squadron, B-24's. flying over Europe during World War II. There is a parallel story of a paratrooper who jumps in Sicily, Italy, Normandy and fights in the Battle of the Bulge. The story tells of the women they meet, as well as the combat they suffer. Innocent women, savvy women, lusty women and all kinds of women. The book is titled WAR and WOMEN is 447 pages long and retails for $26.50 postpaid. For orders, send check or money order to J. T. Elias, 7 E. Union Street, Nanticoke, PA 18634. I would appreciate any publicity you can give the book. Respectfully, J. Keywords: Gunner in B-24, WW II

Entry: 9067 68TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN	68TH INACTIVATING NEXT YEAR
NANCY WEBB wrote on May 31, 2000 CITY AND STATE: MOODY AFB GA UNIT: 347TH WING SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ......... Comments: To all former 68th squadron members: The 68th Fighter Squadron (previously designated the 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 Keywords:

Entry: 4349 68TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN	SON OF RICHARD E. HINKLEY
PAUL HINKLEY wrote on November 7, 1999 CITY AND STATE: PINE BUSH NY UNIT: 68TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: Comments: I would like to cangratulate you on your site, and thank you for remembering those fallen and those returned. I am especially interested in hearing from any members of my fathers squadron. I my self never have served in the military, but am grateful for those who did and still do. The above unit is in regard to my father Richard E. Hinkley, who served in the Korean war as an Air Force mechanic. I would also like to hear from anyone who can help me to get information that could lead to a few key pieces of material that would bring great joy to my dad. I would like to restore his series of medals, some person stole them years ago, can anyone help with the forms or who to contact. Secondly is the "Year Book" for his squadron, it covered the years 1954 through 1956, this book would me ther Earth to my dad. For any takers, money is not an obstacle, within reason please, but I would even be overjoyed with a copy. Agaon if anyone can help me, I would greatly apreciate your expertise. Thank you again and the organization is a great uplift for the soldiers and families of the "forgotten war" Any one wishing to contact my dad, please use the above Email or snailmail address. Keywords:

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