Korean War Project

8th Fighter Bomber Squadron




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Entry: 81387
8TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQDN
JOHN (JACK) T QUINN
DANIEL (DAN) QUINN wrote on December 20, 2011


CITY AND STATE:

UNIT:

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER

Comments: I am researching the life of my father John (Jack) T
Quinn and uderstand that since he flew an F-84E in
1952 he was probably stationed at Taeque in the 7th,
8th or 9th Squadrons.

I'd appreciation any information on Jack Quinn.

Were there other squadrons in 1952 that flew F-84Es
in Korea?
Thank you
Dan for Patricia, Michael, Kathleen, Richard &
Timothy Quinn


Keywords: Jack Quinn F-84E

 
Entry: 76094
8TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQDN
LOOKING FOR INFO ON GEORGE A DUSSACK
LARRY DUSSACK wrote on September 9, 2010


CITY AND STATE:

UNIT:

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER

Comments: Looking for any info or pictures of George A Dussack

Keywords:

 
Entry: 74978
8TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQDN
KARL MOUNT (TEX)
PATRICIA CARAWAY wrote on June 5, 2010


CITY AND STATE:

UNIT: 49TH FIGHTER BOMBER/ 8TH SQUADRON

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN

Comments: My dad (Karl Mount aka "Tex") served as a crew chief on the F-84
Thunderjet (Plane was FS736A). He was at Kunsan and Misawa. Played
tight end on the football team. Anyone recognizing his name or if you
played football please contact me
He would love to exchange stories and pictures.

Thank you!


Keywords: F-84 Thunderjet; Plane FS736A; Tex; Misawa; Kunsan

 
Entry: 72101
8TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQDN
MEMBER 8TH FBS
ROBERT DORR SR. wrote on October 27, 2009


CITY AND STATE: WALDOBORO ME

UNIT: 8TH FBS

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN

Comments: Col. Imig was Sq. Commander
I have my service records from that time which list many of the members of the Squdron.


Keywords: Crew Chief T-Birds
20-Feb. 55 to 20 Feb 57


 
Entry: 68073
8TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQDN
LOOKING FOR INFORMATION MIA LESLIE GARROW
MICHAEL GARROW wrote on November 28, 2008


CITY AND STATE: OCEANSIDE CA

UNIT:

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER

Comments: Hello;
I am looking for any information on the events that led to Leslie becoming MIA, someone in his flight who can contactme, or someone who can show any non clasified informaton or paqperwork filed on the event.
I grew up whith his parents. We worked the same farm, they, and my father and mother. I have always been interested in what happened. His mother Mildrid never got over his missing and never recovering the body. They always hoped he was still alive.
Michael Lee Garrow
P.S. I was named after him


Keywords: Korea 8th fighter bomber squad F-84E #51-539


 
Entry: 60486
8TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQDN
KOREA,JAPAN,1953-1955
JOHN (JACK) TYNAN wrote on March 28, 2007


CITY AND STATE: VERGENNES VT

UNIT: 8TH FTR BOM SQ

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN

Comments: Hey know few of us are left..but lve to hear from ANY one who has fact,fiction,lies,truth, BS or otherwise about anything the black sheep done while U were aboard..Also i do have a list of officers and nco from 1954, if you were interested.

Keywords: Black Sheep," dirty goats" K-8, Misawa.AB,F-84. D flight weapons suprv..Col Gregory,Lts Mullaney, McNally,Vito,Pitchford..SGTS,Richardson, Zelch,Dupee,Cler,Clark Edwards.

 
Entry: 59319
8TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQDN
S/SG JOSEPH LINDSEY BARR
HELEN DUTKO wrote on October 22, 2006


CITY AND STATE: EAST HAVEN CT

UNIT:

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN

Comments:

Keywords: Nickname: Joe
B-26C
MIA June 7, 1951


 
Entry: 58288
8TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQDN
HOBO'S
WILLIAM DOANE wrote on July 30, 2006


CITY AND STATE: MINERAL SPRINGS NC

UNIT: HOBO'S

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN

Comments: looking for old friends

Keywords: cowboy , rebel

 
Entry: 55729
8TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQDN
FLEW WITH 8TH SQUADRON. 20 COMBAT MISSIONS.
JOHN OSHANT wrote on February 13, 2006


CITY AND STATE: TUCSON AZ

UNIT: 8TH TFS , 49TH TF WING

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN

Comments: Learned a few things while there. I retired as Lt. Col. in 1969 with 20 yrs of service. My Korean duty assignment was a self requested assignment.

Keywords: K-2 Feb - April 1953. Flew 20 combat missions with 8th TFS flying F-84 E's out of K-2 airfield. I was on TDY from 53 rd FtrBmr Sq at Furstenfeldbruk Gy.

 
Entry: 52284
8TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQDN
8TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQUDRON-MISAWA AFB
THURMAN PRICE wrote on July 27, 2005


CITY AND STATE: HAYMARKET VA

UNIT: 8TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQUADRON

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN

Comments: Would like to here from anyone who served with the 8th at any time.

Keywords: Served at Misawa AFB Aug 1955-Jan 1957
AKA T.R.
Friends: James T. Lee, Casper, Tony Migillizy (spelling is probably wrong), The Honohano brothers from Hawaii, Roy Crumb


 
Entry: 48924
8TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQDN
LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ABOUT MY DAD
ANNE POWERS wrote on February 14, 2005


CITY AND STATE:

UNIT:

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA

Comments: Any help/leads would be appreciated!

Keywords: I believe he was in a bomber plane named para-dice. He passed away 7 years ago. My 18 year old son wants to join the Air Force like his grandfather and he wants to know more about what he did.

 
Entry: 46758
8TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQDN
SEARCHING FOR 'MONTY'
SHARON MONTOYA wrote on November 10, 2004


CITY AND STATE: SILVER CITY NM

UNIT:

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA

Comments: ANY ONE WHO KNOWS OR REMEMBERS ANYTHING ... PLEASE EMAIL: lookingwoman@aol.com or call anytime:
(505) 388-8826

thanks


Keywords: Luis "MONTY" MONTOYA; Sargent: 87th Fighter Interceptor Squadron USAF; Served in Korea

 
Entry: 42975
8TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQDN
ALBERT (CURLEY) EVANS
DAVID WARNER wrote on May 11, 2004


CITY AND STATE: HUNTSVILLE TX

UNIT:

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER

Comments: My grandfather flew for a short periiod of time following WWII, and I was wondering if there was anyone who might have known him, or known of him. His name was Albert L. "Curley" Evans andpiloted the "Janne C" a P-51 which was named after my Aunt Janne Claire. I have numerous photographs of individuals whom I have no idea who they are. I know that he was stationed in Japan near the end of the war as was the 49th. I know that he flew P40's but I do not know if they were with the 49th or not. If there are any Black Sheep left or family members around, I would love to hear from you.

Keywords: ALbert "Curley" Evans, Janne C, 49th Fighter Group, 8th Fighter Squadron, P-51

 
Entry: 42004
8TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQDN
1ST LT. WAYNE J RABUN KIA 16 OCT 50
STANTON wrote on March 30, 2004


CITY AND STATE:

UNIT:

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP:

Comments: I am looking for anyone who knew 2Lt Wayne Rabun. I learned his
name for the first time yesterday. He was the pilot of a P-51
Mustang that, during an airstrike envolving a flight of
Mustangs, collided with an Army L-17 near Haeju, North Korea 16
Oct 50. The accident was fatal for all. Lt Rabun's unit was the
35th Fighter-Intercept Wing 8th Fighter-Bomber Sq. My Father,
1st Lt John B. Stanton, 24th Inf was the pilot of the L-17. My
family recalls a letter from the Family of the Mustang pilot
over 50 years ago. The letter is gone and the name(s) were all
lost long ago. If anyone can help I'd be too grateful.
Eventually I will find this family. I want to wish them well
and see how their lives turned out. There is much much more to
all this. My Father earned the Silver Star just before he was
killed in Combat. I want to see that he gets his Silver
Star.



Keywords: P-51 collision with Army L-17 16 Oct 50. 2Lt Wayne J. Rabun
35th Fighter-Intercept



 
Entry: 41286
8TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQDN
GEORGE HERMAN HANSEN
MICHELLE ATKINS wrote on February 26, 2004


CITY AND STATE:

UNIT:

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER

Comments: Here is my updated e-mail for anyone who wishes to contact me about George Herman Hansen. Thak you.

Keywords: George herman Hansen

 
Entry: 40154
8TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQDN
GEORGE HERMAN HANSEN
DAVID HANSEN wrote on January 21, 2004


CITY AND STATE: PEORIA AZ

UNIT:

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER

Comments: Hi. My name is David Francis Hansen. I am the second son of George Herman Hansen and my mother Lois. I understand that my father was married before he met and married my mother. I am told he had a son, (Butch?) who lives or lived in Carmel or Monterey, CA. My father was a navigator, I believe, during WWII, and transitioned to fighter jets, F-84's, during the Korean War. He was shot down and killed on or about May 1, 1952. His body was never recovered. I was six months old at the time. My older brother Steve was 4 and 1/2. Steve went on to join the Army Special Forces as a medic, and served one tour in Viet Nam. He stayed in the Army, and learned to fly HUEY helicopters. He flew MEDEVAC missions in Germany for a number of years and upon return, became a member of Task Force 160, The Night Stalkers, and flew for Delta Force. Unfortunately he was killed while doing a test flight on a helicopter, in 1988, and is buried in Arlington. I enlisted as a private in the Army late in life, (29 yrs old), in the Infantry. I went to OCS at Ft. Benning GA. I, too, became a Green Beret, and commanded an A-Team for several years and was the XO of a Special Forces Company for another couple of years. I went to the mountains of northern Iraq during Desert Storm. I got out of the service in 1992, just before Clinton became president. I have a briefcase that has photos, most unknown to me, and documents of my father's training and so forth. If anyone would be interested in copies of these items please let me know.

Keywords:

 
Entry: 39465
8TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQDN
WHERE ARE YOU NOW?
BOB HODSDON wrote on December 26, 2003


CITY AND STATE: PHIPPSBURG ME

UNIT: 27TH FIS -LORING AFB

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: -

Comments: Would enjoy hearing from any former 27th FIS personnel who may have been stationed at Loring AFB between Sept. 1962 and Sept. 1965.

Keywords:

 
Entry: 39463
8TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQDN
LOOKING FOR SQUADRON PERSONNEL
BOB HODSDON wrote on December 26, 2003


CITY AND STATE: PHIPPSBURG ME

UNIT: 27TH FIS -LORING AFB

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: -

Comments: Have just read where the F-106 Delta Dart first became operational on my 19th birthday (October 31, l959) Would like to correspond or e-mail with any 27th FIS personnel who were stationed at Loring AFB between Sept. 1962 thru Sept. 1965. I worked in the mail room, was a records clerk and did an asundry of support duties in the 27th FIS
orderly room.

My favorite off duty activities included fly fishing in the many fine trout ponds just outside of the perimeter of the base in the summer and hunting in the fall.


Keywords:

 
Entry: 35026
8TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQDN
MISSAWA AFB 1955-56
THURMAN PRICE wrote on June 22, 2003


CITY AND STATE: HAYMARKET VA VA

UNIT: 8TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQDN-THE BLACK SHEEP

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA

Comments: I was at Missawa from Aug 1955 until Jan 1956 and would like to hear from anyone who served with the 8th at Missawa or any other location.

Keywords: I Remember: Tony Migalizy (spelling is probably wrong), James T. Lee, Casper, The Preacher, Roy Crumb, 1st Sgt Henery

 
Entry: 34782
8TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQDN
F-80'S VS. MIG-15'S
JOE BRENNAN wrote on June 10, 2003


CITY AND STATE:

UNIT:

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON

Comments: I am researching air combat in the Korean War by non-F-86 units. I am looking for information, first hand and otherwise on F-80 units’ air combat with MiG’s, especially in the period November 1950 thru mid 1951. A few of these encounters are well known and written about in published US works but most are not, sometimes they are only barely mentioned at all in available US records. But some had surprising results from the Soviet perspective that I believe would make them very interesting if described in detail from both sides, so this is what I am trying to do. Any info relevant to this is most welcome.

Keywords: units, aircraft

 
Entry: 31879
8TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQDN
LOOKING FOR INFO ON GRANDPA
HOWARD REISS wrote on February 9, 2003


CITY AND STATE:

UNIT:

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER

Comments: I really don'k know alot. My grandfather, Charles Griffitts was a crew chief on fighters in Korea from '54 or so to '56. Please E-mail me at Cars4detailing@aol.com if you knew him.

Keywords:

 
Entry: 28995
8TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQDN
NEW E-MAIL
MICHELLE ATKINS wrote on October 22, 2002


CITY AND STATE: GARDNERVILLE NV

UNIT:

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER

Comments: Just updating my e-mail in case anyone has heard of or about 1st Lietenant George Herman Hansen from Davenport, Iowa. Thanks,

Michelle Atkins


Keywords: 8th FTR BMBR SQ 5/1/52 F-84K

 
Entry: 25288
8TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQDN
8TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQUADRON
GENNY COULSON wrote on May 7, 2002


CITY AND STATE:

UNIT:

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER

Comments: I am looking for any information on my father, USAF Capt. Lawrence P. Batcheller. He was stationed in Korea and Japan with the 8th FBrSq from June '53 to April '54. Unfortunately, my dad was killed in an aircraft accident on 7 Sept 61 at Luke AFB, Arizona. I am trying to keep his memory alive and pass this info along to his only grandchild, who is named after him. Thanks for any information and thanks for your service to our country.

Keywords: Tom Birkhead, Carmine Vito

 
Entry: 23401
8TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQDN
MORTON LADER wrote on February 23, 2002


CITY AND STATE:

UNIT: 8TH FBS 49TH FBG

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA

Comments: To all those people with whom I served with in Korea, hello and best wishes to everyone. I am interested in hearing from you. Please drop me an e-mail.

Best Regards,
Mort Lader


Keywords:

 
Entry: 21707
8TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQDN
CAPTAIN RICHARD DIXON MOORE
CONSTANCE D. (MOORE) AIREY wrote on December 24, 2001


CITY AND STATE: APTOS CA

UNIT:

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER

Comments: Born in Brooklyn, N.Y. P38 Pilot in Italy, WWII
(71st Fighter Squadron - 1st Fighter Group/APO
520).

Stationed at Misawa with wife and two children
1950. Previously at Hamilton AFB, CA.

I am his daughter (I was 8 months old when he
crashed). Would love to hear from anyone who knew
him, anyone who might have pictures or relatives
of his wing


Keywords: F80 Pilot - KIA 12/09/50 - Hill #9, Huichon, Korea
("Utah" special flight). K2 Korean station (APO
970). Wingmen: Major Benjamin King; Capt. Roger C.
Woodward (11651A); and, 1st Lt. Joseph R.
Mitchell(17988A. 49th Fighter Bomber Group/Wing -
8th Fighter Bomber Squa


 
Entry: 18195
8TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQDN
UPDATE: GEORGE HERMAN HANSEN
MICHELLE ATKINS wrote on July 24, 2001


CITY AND STATE: GARDNERVILLE NV

UNIT: GRANDAUGHTER 8 FTR BOMB SQDN F-84K

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER

Comments: I am replying to my mothers request for anyone who may have known George Herman Hansen. My mother is retired and traveling the RV way. Any information would be appreciated. If you need to contact her you can contact me. Thank you, Michelle

Keywords: George Herman Hansen 02, 8ftr aqdn F-84k

 
Entry: 9462
8TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQDN
LOOKING FOR INFO JOE (FRENCHY) DALMON
MICHAEL (MIKE) CROKE wrote on June 19, 2000


CITY AND STATE: INCLINE VILLAGE NV

UNIT:

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER

Comments: Looking for info about my uncle Joe 'frenchy' Dalmon

shot down and reports of a chute


Keywords: 8th bomber wing

 
Entry: 8712
8TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQDN
MISSING UNCLE/F-80 DRIVER
RICHARD BRADLEY wrote on May 16, 2000


CITY AND STATE: FOX ISLAND WA

UNIT: RETIRED US ARMY

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER

Comments: RETIRED US ARMY

Keywords: thomas l. van riper/ capt 8th ftr bmb sq. Uncle tommie was lost in mar 1951 while flying a mission in the f-80. i am interested in any information concerning his military service and his missing in action.

 
Entry: 8100
8TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQDN
MIA 3/5/52 NORMAN W. PETERSON
LINDA R. CULHANE wrote on April 19, 2000


CITY AND STATE: ALEXANDRIA VA

UNIT: 8TH BOMB SQ., 3RD BOMB GROUP

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER

Comments: Searching for information on my Uncle Norman. He has 5 surviving brothers,with numerous nieces and nephews. Trying to put pieces together with any information, or just to hear from anyone who remembers him.

Keywords: 8th Bomb Sq.,crew engineer B-26C, missing 5 March 1952. Kunsan 1951-52.

 
Entry: 6166
8TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQDN
8TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQUADRON
ARNOLD MERRIMAN wrote on January 12, 2000


CITY AND STATE: CANYON LAKE TX

UNIT: 8TH FIGHTER SQUADRON

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA

Comments: I was in the 7th Fighter Squadron and transferred to the 8th Fighter Squadron from June 1952--to June 1953.

Keywords: Aircraft--F84G #395 and 415

 
Entry: 6078
8TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQDN
EDWIN PROCTOR wrote on January 7, 2000


CITY AND STATE: LINCOLNTON NC

UNIT: 49TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING (8TH FBS)

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA

Comments: Unit member, contact wanted.



Keywords:

 
Entry: 5440
8TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQDN
87TH INTERCEPTOR SQUADRON
JOHN QUITER wrote on December 4, 1999


CITY AND STATE: COLLINS NY

UNIT: 87TH INTERCEPTOR SQUADRON

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA

Comments: I would appreciate anyone having information about my old unit or knows anyone from my old unit to send me any information you can. I would greatly appreciate it.

Keywords: Was attached to the 87th Interceptor Squadron from July 1951 - November 1952. I was a St. SGT. during this time. I was a Special Equipment Technician working of instruments and generators on B-25's and F-80's. Unit was originally out of Elemndorf Air Base (Alaska).

 
Entry: 4055
8TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQDN
JENNINGS COLE
JENNINGS COLE wrote on November 6, 1999


CITY AND STATE: MT. NEBO WV

UNIT: 8TH FIGHTER BOMBERS SQUADRON

SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: 0

Comments: 8TH FIGHTER BOMBERS SQUADRON

Keywords:

 

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