looking for information on 69th bomber squadran

Comments: My UNcle Dick STreet,Sonora, Texas, served in USAF 69 bomber squadron jan 1953-dec 1053 in base K-2 Korea, he is now 80 and cant seem to remember all the details, but am trying to find someone who was around. If you have any information ,please contact me. srorr

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Help w/photos

Comments: My father served in the Air Force in the late 40's through the 50's and spent time in the Philippines and Korea. I have photos of from this time available here:

http://flickr.com/photos/zizzy/sets/72157607234894379/

Unfortunately I am not able to provide many details regarding the time, place, and subjects of the photos (except where my father is plainly visible).

Take a look, enjoy, and if you recognize anything or can provide any details, it would be greatly appreciated.

Keywords: Nick Nicky Ballantyne Baltimore MD Maryland mechanic Sabre 69th Fighter Bomber Squadron

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David Fred Collette

Comments: I am looking for any information on David Fred Collette, a pilot with the 69th FBS in the 1952-1953 time frame. His hometown was Burley/Wendell, Idaho.

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Looking for Info.

Comments: I'm looking for information on the accident that killed my brother in law, 1st Lt. M.K. Smotherman, in Korea in May of 1952. I believe he was one of a flight of four F-86's that hit a mountain returning from a mission. I'm not sure of circumstances but he was killed when he was apparently making an approach for landing. I"m sure he was not leading the flight but I would like to know anything that anyone might know about it. I would like to be able to obtain a copy of the accident report but don't know how to find one. I was only 15 when it happened and our family never got any of the details. I'd like to hear from anyone with any knowledge of the accident. Thanks, Richard W. Baker

Keywords: 1st Lt. Marion K. Smotherman, 69 Fighter bomber squadron, Korea 1952.

Joseph Huseman served from 1950-52 USAF

Comments: I am searching for anyone who served with my father Joseph "Joe" W. Huseman. He was from Ohio and have found several pictures of him with Air Force buddies in pictures some are posing in front of the "Fightin' 69th" student squadron 3769 sign. He left the service in sep. 06, 1952. The document that I have says he was at Camp Kilmer New Jersey when he left the service. He was in the Korean War, served in Germany. Thanks Mary Jo

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69th Ftr. Bmr. Sq. Buddies

Comments: I was in the 69th Ftr. Bmr. Sq. Orderly Room doing Officers Records from 16 Oct 52 until 7:00pm the night before the PEACE was signed at 10:00am the next day. My MOT was 6 Aug 53. I would like to hear from any and all of the following friends I made while there:Richard E. Asa, Jr., Warren J. Costello, Leland A. Davis, Ralph M. Dixon, Bradley E. Dudley, Jr., William B. Fessenden, James N. Gorman, James F. Holloway, Floyd A. Linebaugh, William F. Palmer, and Jerome W. Schmidt....THANKS

Keywords: F84G Thunder Jet K2 AB Taegu 1952-53

Looking

Comments: Searching for those who might have known my father, Les Dyer, Jr 69th FBS 1954.

Dad did 28 in the AF and died of cancer complications in '84. I did 20 and my son has been in for 7 (currently F-15E RAF Lakenheath).

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1952-53

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Keywords: There was a Morris, a Bell, Kane, Zambroski and other friends there. Are any of you out there?

looking for friends

Comments: Date in the "Fighting 69th" August 1954 Tague, Jan 55 Clark PI, March 55 Osan ab. Was a personal equipment spec. for the pilots of the F-86s. Commander was John Rosenbaulm, other friends Were Al Rehmling, and Leroy Kane. My parachutes worked 4 times,, when the "Saber" did not.Great outfit and many friends..........D

Keywords: Personal Equipment Spec,jeep driver,all around gofer.

Interested in reunions info

Comments: Zero was my nickname and the name of the aircraft was F-86 Super Sabre (The Princess Dorothy). I was the crew chief on aircraft number 703. Looking for the pilot on my aircraft and Sargeant Casto.

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Searching for Family or Friends of MIAs

Comments: I would like to make contact with any family or friends of the following MIA’s that were assigned to the 69th FBS:1st Lt. Marce P. Dunn, Paducah, KY, 2nd Lt. William H. Suffern, Decatur, IL. If you have any information on either of these men, please e-mail me at the address provided. Thank you very much. Ray Sestak

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Anyone out ther remember 1LT Frank Windstead

Comments: Frank and I went to Hi School together (Robert E Lee) Jacksonville FL. We met up in Korea after Graduation from Hi school. I Have heard that Frank was Killed in an F-86 crash Can anyone out there verify that?Does anyone out ther Have an address for a family member of his. Frank and I talked to his Mother From Itazuka Ab some time in 52 or 53. Carroll V. Hicks Jr.

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RWARREN'S NOTE OF 22MAR 97

Comments: I was privilidged to have flown with RWarren in the 69FBS. He was Roger Warren of Cadet Class 52-B. He was a real stand up POW and endured 8 months of solitary confinment at the hands of the Chicoms and was one of the last prisoners to be returned. He became a pilot and engineer for North American and headed a loving and wonderful family but never regained his good health and passed away in January 1999. He was a real American Hero in every sense of the word. Am joining your group and sending my dues by mail today. Hal,thank you for your great efforts in this labor of love that you have undertaken on behalf of your Dad. That would make any father proud. Ray Kelly

Keywords: F 84 G Thunderjet Pilot. Interdiction and close air support. K-2 Taegu 1952-3

69th Inactivating Next Year

Comments: To all former 69th squadron members: The 69th Fighter Squadron (previously designated the 69th Fighter Bomber 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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Need help locating father, he was a Korean War Vet

Comments: Hello, I'm writing to ask if anyone can help me locate my father. I'm 33 yrs. old and I have never met my father. The only info I have on him is a United States Armed Forces Institue of Japan certification from Dec. 27th of 1956, with a letter to his Commander of the 69th Ftr Bomb Sqdn, APO 970. The letter states that he completed the Intermediate Radio course. The letter is dated Jan. 14th 1957, and it is signed by Lt.Col. Milton L. Acuff. I know this document is after the war, but I know he is a Korean War Vet. Well, if anyone can help me, it would be greatly appreciated. Our family has never heard from him. I would like to have contact with him, for my own closure. The info I have on him is what I have listed above, and this: His name is: Samuel Fields, he's from Hico,WV. I know he was stationed in Denver at one time, also Rapid City. His Military ID #13350869, he worked with radar or electronics. According to the document I have he was a S/Sgt in 1957. Thanks to anyone who can give me any information. God Bless

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