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| Current Message 1 - December 1, 2008 |
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Entry: 68115
8th Fighter Bomber Wing |
Lt Bruce Ferguson |
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Scott Ferguson wrote on 2008-12-01 23:52:21.0
Comments: Looking for any one who served with my father, lt/Capt Bruce Ferguson who flew F-80s and F-86s with the 8th during the war. I have a stack of old photos that some may be interested in. I am going to try and post them somewhere where they can be identified.
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| Current Message 2 - July 4, 2007 |
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Entry: 61511
8th Fighter Bomber Wing |
Seeking Folks that served at Suwon K-13 during the war. |
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Tom Duncan wrote on 2007-07-04 03:35:12.0
Comments: Seeking anyone who served with my Dad S/SGT Tom Duncan during the Korean War at Suwon K-13. He was mentioned the 8th Fighter Bomber Squadron & specifically the name HOBO squadron. Thanks
Keywords: K-13, 8th Fighter Bomber, Maintenance, Refuel, Hobo, Suwon, Duncan
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| Current Message 3 - September 17, 2006 |
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Entry: 58929
8th Fighter Bomber Wing |
Information |
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Jim Pitchford wrote on 2006-09-17 21:23:21.0
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Keywords: John Pitchford listed on program is Retired AF Col residing in Natchez, MS. During VN War was Wild Weasel Pilot shot down 12/20/65 returned Feb 1973
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| Current Message 4 - April 12, 2006 |
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Entry: 56636
8th Fighter Bomber Wing |
ITAZUKE 8TH MAINT SQDN 48-49-50 |
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Glen Ham wrote on 2006-04-12 00:28:33.0
Comments: Would like to hear from anyone that served with me in the 8th Maint and/or the Parachute Shop
Keywords: Jesse Taylor , Charley Edens ,Richard Vining , Bob Johnston
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| Current Message 5 - March 14, 2006 |
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Entry: 56237
8th Fighter Bomber Wing |
Thank you!! |
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Carl Alston wrote on 2006-03-14 21:02:12.0
Comments: I just wanted to say thank you for those of you that knew my Father (Capt. Gilbert C. Alston). I know that he is flying with your comrads in arms now. All of you really meant alot to him. Thank you again, Sincerly, Carl B. Alston
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| Current Message 6 - February 22, 2006 |
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Entry: 55915
8th Fighter Bomber Wing |
1952 photo album Korea 8th Fighter Bomber Wing |
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Keith Tower wrote on 2006-02-22 16:59:33.0
Comments: Dear Veterans
One of you may be interested that tonight on Ebay I listed a photo album for the 8th Fighter Bomber Wing in Korea in 1952. Approx 125 black and wing snapshot photographs and two colorful menus listed officers and meals for Christmas and Thanksgiving. You will be able to search for it after 7pm Pacific time todnight, February 22nd and it is a 7 day auction. If you have questions you can email me at tower@ucbears.com.
Regards,
Keith Tower
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| Current Message 7 - February 13, 2006 |
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Entry: 55724
8th Fighter Bomber Wing |
Looking for James E Bond from Calif. |
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Lonny Livingston wrote on 2006-02-13 00:34:43.0
Comments: Searching for USAF Lt. Col. James E. Bond from Salinas CA or his son, James E. Bond served in the USMC in Vietnam '65-'68 in 3rd Mar Div, 1st Amtracs. Several of James Bond Jr's brothers searching for James or the Bond family for annual reunions.
Keywords: James E. Bond USAF Lt. Col AND his son James E. Bond USMC Vietnam Veteran Quang Tri Provence, Con Thien and mouth of Cua Viet. Semper Fi.
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| Current Message 8 - September 14, 2005 |
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Entry: 53141
8th Fighter Bomber Wing |
Looking for McFarland - 1950 |
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Charles Hamilton wrote on 2005-09-14 00:00:00.0
Comments: I'm looking for any record of my grandfather with the last name McFarland. He was stationed at Ashiya Air Base Japan from mid 1949 to mid 1950. I don't know his first name and my grandmother, a Japanese national is now deceased. Stories are that he worked as a medic or at the pharmacy and that he was partial Cherokee. Any help at all is appreciated, we've been looking for any reference or even a first name for a long time.
Thanks much,
-Charles
Keywords: 8th Fighter Wing, Ashiya, Japan, Korea, Pharmacy
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| Current Message 9 - August 3, 2005 |
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Entry: 52435
8th Fighter Bomber Wing |
William A. Grusy |
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Tracy Roberts wrote on 2005-08-03 00:00:00.0
Comments: Hello. I am a family member, but also an active duty Air Force member. My grandfather William A. Grusy or Bill (still alive) was in the 80th Fighter Squadron, 8th Fighter Wing in Korea in 1952. I don't know his rank at that time, but if anyone flew with him or knows him from any other station, I would love to hear from you. Email or call, whichever is easier. Thank you very very much!!!
Keywords: Bill Grusy, 8th Fighter Wing, 80 Fighter Squadron, Korea, 1952, fighter pilot
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| Current Message 10 - July 26, 2005 |
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Entry: 52266
8th Fighter Bomber Wing |
8th Fighter Bomber Wing Refueling |
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Jack Herzig wrote on 2005-07-26 00:00:00.0
Comments: My Dad is looking for buddies that were stationed in Korea with the 8th Fighter Bomber Wing from July '52 -July '53. He was in refueling; mostly at the south end of the flightline. He said they refueled F80's and F86's. He would love to hear from any of the fellows.
Keywords: Refueling
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| Current Message 11 - July 4, 2005 |
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Entry: 51842
8th Fighter Bomber Wing |
1st LT John Southerland |
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Ray Davidson wrote on 2005-07-04 00:00:00.0
Comments: I am looking for the pilots or information on a 4 plane close air support strike on Jun 6, 1953, Southernland was #2 on the flight. He was reported as "alive on the ground", MIA.
Keywords: John Edward Southerland
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| Current Message 12 - April 12, 2005 |
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Entry: 50138
8th Fighter Bomber Wing |
Anyone Out There? |
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Horace Clark wrote on 2005-04-12 14:16:05.0
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Keywords: Served in A/C refueling 8/51-7/52, mostly in 35th FBS, later as dispatcher. My best friend from Korea, Ralph W. Jacobs (Jake) passed away several years ago. Wish I had kept up with others. 19 year olds aren't too sharp, sometimes.
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| Current Message 13 - January 19, 2004 |
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Entry: 40081
8th Fighter Bomber Wing |
Base Flight,Suwan ,Korea 1952-1953 |
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Bruno Masdea wrote on 2004-01-19 11:18:03.0
Comments: We would pull all of our major inspections on our aircrafts at Itazuki Air Base,Japan. I was a flight Engineer on the C47s. Thanks, Bruno Masdea
Keywords: I was stationed at Suwan,Korea 1952-1953.We were assigned to BASE FLIGHT. WE had 3 C47s and 3 T-6s.WE would fly supplies to and from Japan.
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| Current Message 14 - January 1, 2004 |
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Entry: 39625
8th Fighter Bomber Wing |
Search for old Friends |
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David Buck wrote on 2004-01-01 17:16:52.0
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| Current Message 15 - November 21, 2003 |
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Entry: 38537
8th Fighter Bomber Wing |
F-86 DVD |
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Jonathan Strickland wrote on 2003-11-21 08:18:22.0
Comments: I'm putting together a DVD documentary on the Sabre and need to interview pilots and other personnel associated with the 8th FBW in 1953. Please contact me and I will interview you over the phone.
Keywords: F-86, Sabre, 8th FBW
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| Current Message 16 - October 25, 2003 |
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Entry: 37780
8th Fighter Bomber Wing |
Korea veteran HQ Sqdn |
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James A. Holley wrote on 2003-10-25 11:19:12.0
Comments: Stationed 8th Fighter Bomber Wing, K-13, Suwon, Korea from October 1951 to October 1952. Most of the time was NCOIC, Labor Office. Boss was Capt John Hill and Major Beatty
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| Current Message 17 - October 1, 2003 |
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Entry: 37281
8th Fighter Bomber Wing |
Itazuke '49-50, Korea '50-51 |
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Jim Fliege wrote on 2003-10-01 00:52:05.0
Comments: Would enjoy hearing from any of you good people who USAF'd with me during those unforgettable days.
Keywords: 8th Maint. Squad. Itazuke '49-50. Forward air control unit in Korea Oct'50- Sept.'51.
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| Current Message 18 - September 21, 2003 |
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Entry: 37072
8th Fighter Bomber Wing |
8TH TAC FTR SQDN. ITAZUKE AIR BASE JAPAN |
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LARRY SRNKA wrote on 2003-09-21 20:26:55.0
Comments: LOOKING FOR ANYONE THAT WAS AT ITAZUKE AIR BASE FROM 1958 TO 1960 AND WAS WITH THE 6308TH. A&E MAINT. SQDN. I BELIEVE IT WAS 1959 OR 1960 THAT IT WAS CHANGED TO THE 8TH A&E MAINT.SQDN.
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| Current Message 19 - June 26, 2003 |
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Entry: 35101
8th Fighter Bomber Wing |
36th Fighter Bomber Squadron or 8th Fighter Bomber Wing Reunions |
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FREDERIC J. (FRED) de Ganna wrote on 2003-06-26 16:26:37.0
Comments: Interested in any upcomimg reunions or anybody in the 36th from 1952 through 1953.
Keywords: F-80 #866 and F-86 #397
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| Current Message 20 - March 8, 2003 |
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Entry: 32604
8th Fighter Bomber Wing |
LOOKING FOR FRIENDS FROM KOREA |
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ROBERT G. HREHA wrote on 2003-03-08 15:45:06.0
Comments: LOOKING FOR FRIENDS STATIONED WITH ME IN ITAZUKE JAPAN 1949 KOREA 1950 TO 1952
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| Current Message 21 - February 6, 2003 |
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Entry: 31773
8th Fighter Bomber Wing |
E-Mail update |
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Arpad Ostheimer wrote on 2003-02-06 15:36:42.0
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| Current Message 22 - February 5, 2003 |
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Entry: 31751
8th Fighter Bomber Wing |
Looking for men of Korea's 80th FBS |
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Darcy Webber wrote on 2003-02-05 18:32:59.0
Comments: I am doing research for a thesis on the 80th FBS in the Korean War. If you served during that time and are interested in telling your story, please contact me at kes_janeway@hotmail.com.
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| Current Message 23 - February 2, 2003 |
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Entry: 31663
8th Fighter Bomber Wing |
INFO. OF 36 FIGHTER SQD. KOREA |
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ROBERT G. HREHA wrote on 2003-02-02 12:54:13.0
Comments: LOOKING FOR PEOPLE WHO SERVED WITH ME IN JAPAN AND KOREA DEC.1949 TO MARCH 1952.
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| Current Message 24 - January 26, 2003 |
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Entry: 31507
8th Fighter Bomber Wing |
Hello Hoboes |
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bernard brown wrote on 2003-01-26 16:29:59.0
Comments: Capt Byers, CO 8th Maintenance Squadron
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8th Fighter Bomber Wing
Stationed at Itazuke AB, Japan, at the beginning of the Korean War and assigned to the Fifth Air Force, the 8th FBW controlled combat groups and attached squadrons that conducted combat operations in Korea, flying mostly interdiction and close air support missions. The 8th FBG and its squadrons moved to South Korea on August 11, 1950, while the wing remained in Japan and assumed operational control of other combat units. The wing replaced the 6131st Tactical Support Wing and reunited with its tactical group in Korea in December 1950. Until the end of the war, it remained in South Korea, performing a variety of missions, including some strategic bombardment, air cover for bombers, armed reconnaissance, and low-level bombing and strafing for interdiction and ground support.
Units
51st Fighter-Interceptor Wing attached September 25- October 12, 1950
452nd Bombardment Wing attached November 15-30, 1950
8th Fighter-Bomber Group except detached August 14 - November 30, 1950
49th Fighter-Bomber Group attached c. July 9-September 30, 1950
9th Fighter-Bomber Squadron attached c. June 27-c. July 9,1950
68th Fighter-All Weather Squadron attached March 1-December 1, 1950
77th Squadron, RAAF attached July 2-October 10, 1950 and June 25-August 22, 1951
80th Fighter-Bomber Squadron attached August 11-October 1, 1950
339th Fighter-All Weather Squadron attached June 26-July 5, 1950
Older unit messages
8th Fighter Bomber Wing
Date: Sun, 01 Sep 1996
From: Don Hill dhill@hsonline.net
RE: Chaplain Roberts was the Wing Chaplain of the
8th Fighter Bomber Wing, APO 60, July 1954.
I am seeking info on relatives of Major James W. Roberts, Chaplain
USAF killed in Korea July 1954. He was from around Nashville, TN. I
have some materials that I think the relatives would like to have.
Thank you for any info.
Donald L. Hill, 1444 Ewing St., Seymour, IN 47274.
AF16377919
F-80 pilot
On Wed, 4 Dec 1996
Robert Forrester rforres@digital.net wrote:
424 Thrush Dr
Satellite Beach, Fl 32937
407-777-2355
I served in the Korean War,USAF, fighter pilot. Flew F-80's out of K-13,
Suwon Air Base, 1951-52.
Served in both Wings at the base-51st FIW and 8th FBW.
HQ's
On Wed, 18 Jun 1997
Gene F. Kerr gkerr2226@aol.com wrote:
PO Box 177
White Bluff, TN 37187
615-797-2226
datein: 1951 dateout: 1994
I am interested in talking to members of Hqs, 8th Fighter Bommber Wing
personnel who served from April 1952 to April 1953 with this group. I
retired form the Army in 1994. I served with the Air Force until April
of 1966.
HQ Squadron
On Mon, 16 Jun 1997
David Diperstein seallock@voicenet.com
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Box 625
Dresher , PA 19025
phone: (215) 643-8201
fax: (215) 643-8203
datein: 1952 dateout: 1955
Served as Adjutant Hq Sq 8th Ftr Bmbr Wg at K-13 (Suwon, Korea) from
March, 1953 to March 1954. Additional duties as base CBR Officer and
Asst PX Officer (non rated).
Would like to hear from anyone station at K-13 during this time.
Hq & Hq Squadron
On Fri, 18 Jul 1997
Edward G. Bimler bimler@stcnet.com wrote:
8th Fighter-Bomber Wing
datein: August 1950 dateout: February 1952
Interested in locating anyone who was with the Hq & Hq Squadron, 8th
Air Base Group or the 6131st Tactical Support Wing as the unit was
designated prior to 11/30/50.
Neil Colby DFC
On Thu, 25 Dec 1997
Doug Whim Email address wrote:
Am looking for any info on Capt.(?) Neil Colby who flew F80s in Korea
with the 8th Fighter Bomber Wing.
He was wounded on a ground attack mission and brought his plane back to
base and bellied it in. He got the Distinguished Flying Cross for this
sortie. Any information would be appreciated.
Thank you,
Doug Whim
Wing Commander
On Fri, 7 Aug 1998
"Thomas E. Chase" Email address wrote:
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I'd like to make contacts with personnel who flew with my father in the
8th Fighter Bomber Wing during the Korean War. He was Col. Levi R. Chase
and commanded the group during 1951. I have put up a website for him at:
Web Site
My e-mail address is tec12@bigfoot.com.
Friendly Fire incident
On Tue, 30 Jun 1998
"Jerry E. Conners" Email address wrote:
Hamilton, NJ
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Looking for info on an F-80 strike made, inadvertently, on an American
Convoy. The date was 10 July 1950. Near Chochiwon Korea. They made one
strafing run and then broke it off.
Must have saw the hood panels on the trucks and realized their mistake.
Please Email or put info in The Korean War Project.
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