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31 Messages - Newest to 24
Current Message 1 - March 28, 2007
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Entry: 60486
8th Fighter Bomber Sqdn

korea,japan,1953-1955

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John (jack) Tynan wrote on 2007-03-28 09:26:06.0

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 & 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.

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Current Message 2 - October 22, 2006
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Entry: 59319
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S/SG Joseph Lindsey Barr

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Helen Dutko wrote on 2006-10-22 12:08:05.0

Comments:

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

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Current Message 3 - July 30, 2006
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Entry: 58288
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Hobo's

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William Doane wrote on 2006-07-30 08:36:31.0

Comments: looking for old friends

Keywords: cowboy , rebel

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Current Message 4 - February 13, 2006
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Entry: 55729
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Flew with 8th squadron. 20 Combat missions.

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John Oshant wrote on 2006-02-13 20:03:28.0

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.

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Current Message 5 - July 27, 2005
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Entry: 52284
8th Fighter Bomber Sqdn

8th Fighter Bomber squdron-Misawa AFB

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Thurman Price wrote on 2005-07-27 00:00:00.0

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

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Current Message 6 - February 14, 2005
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Entry: 48924
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Looking for information about my Dad

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Anne Powers wrote on 2005-02-14 13:19:24.0

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.

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Current Message 7 - November 10, 2004
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Entry: 46758
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SEARCHING FOR 'MONTY'

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Sharon Montoya wrote on 2004-11-10 09:01:40.0

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

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Current Message 8 - May 11, 2004
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Entry: 42975
8th Fighter Bomber Sqdn

Albert (Curley) Evans

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David Warner wrote on 2004-05-11 18:02:58.0

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

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Current Message 9 - March 30, 2004
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Entry: 42004
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1ST LT. WAYNE J RABUN KIA 16 OCT 50

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Stanton wrote on 2004-03-30 00:00:00.0

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

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Current Message 10 - February 26, 2004
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Entry: 41286
8th Fighter Bomber Sqdn

George Herman Hansen

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Michelle Atkins wrote on 2004-02-26 16:39:02.0

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

Keywords: George herman Hansen

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Current Message 11 - January 21, 2004
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Entry: 40154
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George Herman Hansen

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David Hansen wrote on 2004-01-21 22:41:56.0

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.

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Current Message 12 - December 26, 2003
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Entry: 39465
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Where are you now?

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Bob Hodsdon wrote on 2003-12-26 18:54:34.0

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:

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Current Message 13 - December 26, 2003
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Entry: 39463
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Looking for squadron personnel

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Bob Hodsdon wrote on 2003-12-26 18:24:10.0

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:

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Current Message 14 - June 22, 2003
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Entry: 35026
8th Fighter Bomber Sqdn

Missawa AFB 1955-56

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Thurman Price wrote on 2003-06-22 10:51:00.0

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

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Current Message 15 - June 10, 2003
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Entry: 34782
8th Fighter Bomber Sqdn

F-80's vs. MiG-15's

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Joe Brennan wrote on 2003-06-10 16:39:38.0

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

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Current Message 16 - February 9, 2003
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Entry: 31879
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Looking for info on Grandpa

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Howard Reiss wrote on 2003-02-09 23:28:07.0

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:

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Current Message 17 - October 22, 2002
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Entry: 28995
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New e-mail

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Michelle Atkins wrote on 2002-10-22 18:02:34.0

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

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Current Message 18 - May 7, 2002
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Entry: 25288
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8th Fighter Bomber Squadron

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Genny Coulson wrote on 2002-05-07 09:03:51.0

Comments: I am looking for any information on my father, USAF Capt. Lawrence P. Batcheller. He was stationed in Korea & 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

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Current Message 19 - February 23, 2002
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Entry: 23401
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Morton Lader wrote on 2002-02-23 16:46:45.0

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:

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Current Message 20 - December 24, 2001
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Entry: 21707
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Captain Richard Dixon Moore

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CONSTANCE D. (MOORE) AIREY wrote on 2001-12-24 10:39:51.0

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

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Current Message 21 - November 19, 2001
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Entry: 20775
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Searching for Family or Friends of MIAs

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RAYMOND (RAY) Sestak wrote on 2001-11-19 04:09:38.0

Comments: I would like to make contact with any family or friends of the following MIA’s that were assigned to the 8th Fighter Bomber Squadron: Capt. Robert T. Cannon Jr., Cincinnati, OH, 1st Lt. James F. Davis, Greenville, SC, 2nd Lt. Robert L. Dunne, Oak Park, IL, 2nd Lt. Charles M. Familia, East Liverpool, OH, Capt. Robert D. Gibb, Lansing, MI, Capt. Joseph C. Kepford, Des Moines, IA, 2nd Lt. Michael P. Kovalish, Blairsville, PA, 1st Lt. Howard J. Landry, Wisconsin Rapids, WI, 1st Lt. Daniel G. Metiva, Standish, MI, Capt. John G. Moore, Portland, OR, Capt. Richard D. Moore, Shreveport, LA, Capt. James V. Peuter, Kansas City, MO, 2nd Lt. William S. Smith Jr., Carrington, ND, Capt. Lee R. Stanley, Detroit, MI, 2nd Lt. John E. Thompson, Washburn, ME. If you have any information on any of these men, please e-mail me at the address provided. Thank you very much. Ray Sestak

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Current Message 22 - October 6, 2001
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Entry: 19799
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AKERS Donald Wilbert

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RAYMOND (RAY) SESTAK wrote on 2001-10-06 16:49:10.0

Comments: We are looking for kin of Captain Donald Wilbert Akers who was with Hq. 8th Ftr Bomb Sq piloting an F 80 C which crashed into the sea. He was born on April 26 1924. We understand that his remains were never recovered. He was said to be from Alameda, CA. Kin need to be located and put in touch with the Missing Persons Office of the appropriate military authorities who generally keep the kin informed as to its progress in finding information on those that were missing. Anyone knowing of the names and addresses of kin are asked to contact the undersigned. Kin could call USAF MSGT Fishback or his successor at 1 800 531 5501. When calling Msgt Fishback give him your name and address, the name of the casualty and your relationship to the casualty and other identifying information about the casualty and ask for information on the family update program and incident reports. Kin could also contact the undersigned. If Msgt. Fishback is called please let me know so that our search may be discontinued and we can continue our search for kin of other missing servicemen. Anyone interested in learning more about the MIAs and the need for DNA typing may visit other parts of this Korean War Project web site. Date: October 7 2001. Kenneth E Page, director, northeast ny chapter kwva, inc., troy, ny.

Keywords: Hq 8th Ftr Bomb Sq F 80C

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Current Message 23 - October 6, 2001
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Entry: 19797
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1ST LT. CORBETT, JOHN MILES - MIA

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RAYMOND (RAY) Sestak wrote on 2001-10-06 16:47:20.0

Comments: I would like to make contact with any family or friends of John Corbett. Please contact me at the e-mail address provided. Thank you.

Ray Sestak

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Current Message 24 - July 24, 2001
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Entry: 18195
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UPDATE: GEORGE HERMAN HANSEN

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Michelle Atkins wrote on 2001-07-24 00:25:32.0

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

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8th Fighter Bomber Squadron
49th Fighter Bomber Wing

8th Fighter-Bomber Sqdrn - USAF

Fighter Ace, F-80's

 
Note: 3/08/99 by editor, email address defunct, need contact;

On Mon, 08 Jan 96
Carol  qneedle@pop.foothill.net wrote:

8TH FTR BMBR SQ	5/1/52	F-84K

Hello, i'm the daughter of a Korean Vet. Killed in June 1951. George 
Herman Hansen. He flew jets. Killed on his last mission, on his way home.
He was a Ace fighter pilot. I'm looking for anyone who might have known 
him. Or maybe you could direct me in the area for me to continue my 
search. All i know was the date of his death and that he trained in 
texas.

qneedle@foothill.net
Carol Hansen-Amyx

Pilot Trainer

On Tue, 14 Oct 1997 
Arlie W. Sanders Email address wrote:

4585 N. Jademoor Drive
Beverly Hills, FL 34465

phone: 352-746-9153

datein: 6/30/51 dateout: 12/23/51

I was attached to the 27th Ftr Wg (523rd Squadron of the 27th Fighter
Escort Wing from Itazuke Air Base)for 56 missions and transferred to the
49th as they were converting to the F-84E from F-80's.

I helped train pilots of the 49th at Itazuke, Japan then moved to K-2 at
Taegu to finish my missions.  I flew a total of 101 missions.

The Squadron Co. was a Major Bud Elrod and Group Co. Col William L.
Mitchell Jr.    

Joseph Patrick Zeigler

Updated 3/08/99 by editor from PMKOR database

8TH FTR BMBR SQ	4/23/53		F-84G
On Thu, 15 May 1997 
P51H@aol.com wrote:

On your Korean War casuality listing of Air Force pilots, a fellow 
named Zeigler: He went to High School & College with my next door
neighbor. He remaines one of the MIA's from 1953.

Off the top of my head I don't remember what you have on Zeigler, 
Was flying F-84G 51-865 when downed by flak on 25 April 1953. Was seen 
to bailout successfully, gather up his parachute and run into some
trees. 

One Do you read me was weakly received by his flight leader from 
Zeigler's survival radio. 

49th FBW, 8th FBS 1951

On Sun, 15 Feb 1998 
Douglas Britton Email address wrote:

Enclosed is the list of the 8th FBS of the 49th FBW from my fathers
records.


Sgt Billy B. Anderson AF14268614	
Sgt James N. Bryant   AF18019494
Sgt David Turek		19311854	
Cpl Herbert J. Berman	16277829
Cpl Edward C. Fraske	29676952	
Cpl German M. Halliburton 14294983
Cpl David A. Hatton	18340514	
Cpl Wilton Hickman	27543276
Cpl Wayne E. Johnson	16276576	
Cpl Richard F. Kufner	16277973
Cpl Morton Lader		13285368	
Cpl James E. Levi		15257566
Cpl Carlos Osorio-Collazo 12301637	
Cpl Richard D. Scheirer 13282807
Sgt Frank J. Douglas	17220572	
Cpl Robert L. Freeley	19311227
Cpt Lee R. Stanley	781093  	
Sgt Rufus C. Howell	14210517
Cpl Andrew J. Vachon	11186272	
Sgt Paul H. LaFountaine 11168185
   

1952
Ssgt	James E. Curtis	16268571	
Ssgt Virgil O. Curtis	37156312
Ssgt	William S. Young 	35480980


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