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| Current Message 1 - April 20, 2008 |
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Entry: 65324
VMF 115 - Marine Fighter Sqdn 115 |
Former squadron member |
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Ernest Needham wrote on 2008-04-20 16:32:05.0
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Keywords: I joined VMF-115 on July 4, 1952 at K-3 Korea.
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| Current Message 2 - February 26, 2008 |
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Entry: 64477
VMF 115 - Marine Fighter Sqdn 115 |
MAJ. Merlin |
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Mike Dake wrote on 2008-02-26 13:57:33.0
Comments: My Grandfather's name is Merlin "Gus" Dake And he was a Marine pilot that flew with VMF 115 as well as VMF 222, VMF 214, VMF 212, H&MS-33 (Mag 33) and a lot of others. I have a Plethora of Photos and archives from all of these squadrons and I might be able to help out anyone that might be looking for information. I also would love to hear if anyone has any information on Him. Thanks, -M. Dake-
Keywords: MAJ. Merlin "Gus" Dake Marines Pilot VMF 115,VMF 212, VMF 222, VMF 214, Mag 33, VMF 232
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| Current Message 3 - February 26, 2008 |
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Entry: 64476
VMF 115 - Marine Fighter Sqdn 115 |
MAJ. Merlin |
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Mike Dake wrote on 2008-02-26 13:55:45.0
Comments: My Grandfather's name is Merlin "Gus" Dake And he was a Marine pilot that flew with VMF 115 as well as VMF 222, VMF 214, VMF 212, H&MS-33 (Mag 33) and a lot of others. I have a Plethora of Photos and archives from all of these squadrons and I might be able to help out anyone that might be looking for information.
Keywords: MAJ. Merlin "Gus" Dake Marines Pilot VMF 115,VMF 212, VMF 222, VMF 214, Mag 33, VMF 232
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| Current Message 4 - February 21, 2008 |
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Entry: 64410
VMF 115 - Marine Fighter Sqdn 115 |
Able Eagles 1952 |
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Jaclyn Donahe wrote on 2008-02-21 11:52:18.0
Comments: My grandfather was Master-Sgt. Peter Abcunas. My mother recently found a little article behind his Marine photo saying he served with the "Able Eagles" squadron of the First Marine Air Wing in Korea. She had absolutely no idea about his history in Korea. The article is from October 1952. I was curious if anybody knew him or knows more about the Able Eagles that they wouldn't mind sharing with me. Thanks in advance.
Keywords: able eagles, first air marine wing, north korea
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| Current Message 5 - February 1, 2008 |
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Entry: 64123
VMF 115 - Marine Fighter Sqdn 115 |
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James Cline wrote on 2008-02-01 19:33:17.0
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Keywords: VMF 115 MAG 33 1stMAW Pohang K-3 1953-1954
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| Current Message 6 - February 1, 2008 |
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Entry: 64122
VMF 115 - Marine Fighter Sqdn 115 |
K-3 Korea Feb 1953 - Apr 1954 |
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James Cline wrote on 2008-02-01 19:17:33.0
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Keywords: I was Sgt Cline S-3 Operations VMF 115 K-3 PoHang Dong korea. I have hundreds of pictures of people, terrrain and planes. I have pictures of 33 Pilots and 26 NCOs who served during my duty there. I witnessed several forced landing and especially the USAF B-29 that crashed July 7,1953at around 4am during a light rain. There was only one survivor out of 14on board, an airman Huffman with one cut over his eye and a few minor injuries. I have the incident report. Pictures of Col Stewart's plane that landed short of the runway due to fuel exaustion. Also a picture of Lt. Fords plane that crashed on the mountain side near the base. I have pictures of Col Warren's party turning the squadron over to Col. Stewart.Etc, etc.
Anything that I have could be made available at no cost. Would like to hear from some of the Marines who served with me. jccline@verizon.net
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| Current Message 7 - January 12, 2008 |
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Entry: 63793
VMF 115 - Marine Fighter Sqdn 115 |
able egales |
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richard coover wrote on 2008-01-12 15:03:39.0
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Keywords: uss Batan,po-hang --PANTHERS,========HOUSTON ,KEESUCKER,GARCIA,ROGOZINSKI, PATERSON,NELSON,UBANKS,GARDNER,BROWN AND MORE?
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| Current Message 8 - December 14, 2007 |
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Entry: 63398
VMF 115 - Marine Fighter Sqdn 115 |
VMF 115 Able Eagles 1953-54 |
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Jim Doty wrote on 2007-12-14 16:48:30.0
Comments: I served Oct 53 and returned in Dec 54 in Korea. I have some photos available. Col. White was commanding officer. D. L. Hartley was Exec. Officer. Claude P. Miller was Sgt. Mgr.
Keywords: Jim Doty Able Eagle Office Clerk
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| Current Message 9 - September 15, 2006 |
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Entry: 58905
VMF 115 - Marine Fighter Sqdn 115 |
VMF 115 1955 to 1956 |
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oscar paez wrote on 2006-09-15 20:53:00.0
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| Current Message 10 - July 22, 2006 |
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Entry: 58176
VMF 115 - Marine Fighter Sqdn 115 |
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oscar paez wrote on 2006-07-22 10:20:24.0
Comments: date of service:
USMC 1954 to 1958 El Toro CA USA Iwahuni Japan
Keywords: f9f fighter
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| Current Message 11 - April 25, 2006 |
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Entry: 56832
VMF 115 - Marine Fighter Sqdn 115 |
Seeking material |
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Neil Baxley wrote on 2006-04-25 12:49:15.0
Comments: I am in the beginning stages of material gathering and researching for a vibrant history of VMF / VMFA 115. I am interested in not only writing the combat history of the Eagles, but also a personal history of the men (and later women) who have made the Silver Eagles what they are.
Any stories, pictures, historical facts that you would be willing to share with me would be greatly appreciated. Proper credit will be given in every example.
I was a Silver Eagle in 1982/ 1983 as a Sergeant of Marines in the Electric Shop.
Semper Fi,
Neil Baxley
Keywords: VMF 115 VMFA 115
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| Current Message 12 - April 21, 2006 |
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Entry: 56755
VMF 115 - Marine Fighter Sqdn 115 |
VMF 115 patch Joe's Jokers WWII - rare? |
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Christopher Morfeld wrote on 2006-04-21 00:14:18.0
Comments: When I was a kid, I collected military patches. About 26 years ago, an older gentleman at a garage sale GAVE me an old worn patch when I explained that I collected military patches - Deck of cards "Joe's Jokers VMF 115" Before computers, I did some library research on VMF 115 and Joe Foss. Being from Nebraska, I thought it was pretty cool that he was from an ajoining state - South Dakota. Recently, I've gone through some of my old stuff and came across the patch. It has been tattered and worn since I received it. Don't know if the threading is silk or cotton, but the red backround is cotton. It looks hand sown, but I am certainly no expert. So checking the web, I've now seen replicas but this is too old to be one - The white color is all but gone from the cards... Anyway, Does anyone know if this old patch is rare? I'm not looking for a $ amount as #1, it was given to me and #2 If it is rare it would, in my opinion, belong in a museum where it could be preserved in - at least the condition it is in presently. I believe I read that there is a museum dedicated to Joe Foss in South Dakota, maybe I should be trying to find it instead of typing this! Anyway, I would appreciate any info/opinions. Thanks for serving. FYI - My pathetic military career was 3 weeks in Marine Bootcamp before pinching a nerve - no big deal, but when X-rayed, they found that I had been living with a broken neak - between c1 and c2 - for what I am told was at least a year prior to enlistment. 15 years later, I had it c1 - c2 fused as my wife, a former NE National Guard member, told me that she kind of wanted me to be around for a while. Anyway, thanks for reading. Chris Morfeld cmorfeld@co.douglas.ne.us
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| Current Message 13 - April 6, 2006 |
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Entry: 56557
VMF 115 - Marine Fighter Sqdn 115 |
MPHILIPS |
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PHILIPS MARC wrote on 2006-04-06 03:26:27.0
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| Current Message 14 - February 3, 2006 |
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Entry: 55528
VMF 115 - Marine Fighter Sqdn 115 |
i have lost contact with group |
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marion campbell wrote on 2006-02-03 00:02:04.0
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Keywords: soupy. would like to get in touch with someone
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| Current Message 15 - October 10, 2005 |
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Entry: 53535
VMF 115 - Marine Fighter Sqdn 115 |
Squadron History help |
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Harry Fowler wrote on 2005-10-10 00:00:00.0
Comments: I found this site browsing the web and would like to offer any assistance I can from the ready room of the Silver Eagles. I'm a Silver Eagle currently and I have access to old cruise books, pictures, and HQMC squadron history articles if it would help any of you in your endeavors. Please be advised you are welcome to call the ready room at 843 228 7733 and ask for Capt Jindrich "Stich" or Capt Fowler "Clifford" Also, due to limited coffee mess sales and aggressive deployment schedules we've had to resort to an ebay store. You can see it here http://stores.ebay.com/Silver-Eagle-12s-dump_W0QQsspagenameZMEQ3aFQ3aSTQQtZkm
I also noticed that Capt Franklin Hooks posted here back in 2003 to organize the 60th aniv. reunion. I thought I'd pass the word that Capt "Puj" Hooks was killed during a deployment aboard the USS Harry S. Truman Last year. You can read the full story here http://www.usmc.mil/marinelink/mcn2000.nsf/0/593F0DACFB89D67C85256FEA005FDECC?opendocument
He is dearly missed, Semper Fi
Keywords: VMF-115 VMFA(AW)-115 VMFA-115 Joe's Jokers Able Eagles Silver Eagles
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| Current Message 16 - March 9, 2005 |
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Entry: 49465
VMF 115 - Marine Fighter Sqdn 115 |
VMF-115 Korea 1952 |
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Wallace Smith wrote on 2005-03-09 09:08:29.0
Comments: Change of address and email. Still looking for fellow pilots, VMF-115, K-3 Korea, 1952.
Keywords: VMF-115
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| Current Message 17 - January 29, 2005 |
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Entry: 48479
VMF 115 - Marine Fighter Sqdn 115 |
Foss, not "Doss" |
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Rob Mears wrote on 2005-01-29 14:04:08.0
Comments: In the post below I made a typo. The squadron was led by ace Joe Foss ("Joe's Jokers") and the name listed is Foss, with one bombing mission logged in this plane.
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| Current Message 18 - January 29, 2005 |
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Entry: 48478
VMF 115 - Marine Fighter Sqdn 115 |
VMF-115 pilots (WWII combat) |
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Rob Mears wrote on 2005-01-29 13:33:51.0
Comments: I recently obtained a copy of the log book from FG-1D Corsair BuNo.88303 which served in combat with VMF-115 from July 5th to September 7th, 1945. The pilots names listed during those combat sorties are listed below, followed by the number of missions logged, and mission descriptions:
Aegerter (1) - Bomb Bero (1) - Bomb Benson (2) - Bomb Black - CAP Caldwell (1) - CAP Chamber (2) - Bomb Colbert (12) - Bomb / Strike / CAP / Weather Creahan (2) - CAP / Rocket Dake (2) - Bomb Dakkaert (1) - CAP Dawson (1) - Bomb Doss (1) - Bomb Eastman (2) - Bomb Foster (4) - Bomb / Zamboanga to Panay / Panay to Zamboanga Glessner (4) - CAP/ Zamboanga to Malabang / Malabang to Zamboanga McDonald (1) - CAP Rogers (1) - Ferrying Time Venturoni (1) - CAP Wells (2) - CAP Wildman (1) - Bomb
This plane is still in existence and is currently being restored for the Flying Heritage Collection in Washington state. If anyone recalls any of these pilots, or if anyone has any photos of VMF-115 pilots or aircraft during July - September 1945, please contct me at SkyChrgr1@aol.com. Thanks :)
Rob
Keywords: VMF-115, Corsair
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| Current Message 19 - December 1, 2003 |
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Entry: 38875
VMF 115 - Marine Fighter Sqdn 115 |
Email address correction |
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Roger C. Clements wrote on 2003-12-01 20:09:39.0
Comments: The email address in my VMF 115 website entry of 2-12-02 is incorrect. The correct address is as indicated herein
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| Current Message 20 - September 5, 2003 |
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Entry: 36743
VMF 115 - Marine Fighter Sqdn 115 |
Looking For Information |
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Roberta Lepper wrote on 2003-09-05 21:16:51.0
Comments: I have just gotten my father's flight jacket out of lost storage and I am seeking as much information on his military service as possible. There are 2 patches on the jacket, one is Joe's Jokers, VMF 115 and the other is the Fighting Bulldog's VMF 223. If you have any information you can share with me on "Bill Lepper" I would be very happy. He passed away in 1989 shortly after attending one of his unit's reunions and we are now trying to piece together his pilot history for his grandchildren to remember. Thank you.
Keywords: William Bloor Lepper (Bill Lepper) VMF 115 - Joe's Jokers VMF 223 Fighting Bulldogs
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| Current Message 21 - August 24, 2003 |
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Entry: 36458
VMF 115 - Marine Fighter Sqdn 115 |
Captain Kelly Flew For the Eagles |
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Bob Kelly wrote on 2003-08-24 02:02:34.0
Comments: Just found the web site. I wanted to pass on a great resource who has an extensive collection of photos and slides. Captain Thomas R. Kelly a/k/a Russ Kelly flew with the eagles in WW ll and Korea. He is my uncle and is 83 living just outside of Chicago. He has been a model role model for all of us. He doesn't talk much about his service but I read in some old newspaper articles that he received the medal of honor for being the only pilot in his squad to sucessfully bomb their target. The other pilots didn't make it. I'm not clear if they aborted or crashed. Anyway, he served the entire time in Korea and has an extensive collection of photos and slides of fellow marines, planes and other base activities. He told me Ted Williams tried to fly for the able eagles in Korea but Ted had alot of ear pressure problems.He is doing OK now but his health is up and down. Sufered a stroke in early 2001 but he's a marine so he battled back. If you're interested he probably can tell you alot and the conversation would be good for him. His phone phone number is 708-442-9194. I'm his nephew Bob Kelly. Good look with your efforts and thank you for all the sacrifices you all made for my generation.
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| Current Message 22 - July 14, 2003 |
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Entry: 35503
VMF 115 - Marine Fighter Sqdn 115 |
Looking for Able Eagles Patch |
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James Laubach wrote on 2003-07-14 22:22:11.0
Comments: Still have flight jacket, looking for patch.
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| Current Message 23 - May 8, 2003 |
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Entry: 34062
VMF 115 - Marine Fighter Sqdn 115 |
VMF115 WWII unit commendations? |
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connie mcdonnell wrote on 2003-05-08 15:17:41.0
Comments: I am assembling the awards of a deceased World War II Corsair pilot of VMF115, and need to know any unit commmendations he would have been awarded by 1945. I am working from a fuzzy photograph of him in his uniform, and there is one ribbon to the right of the Air Medal(s) that I cannot identify. I think it may be a Navy Unit or Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation. I would be most appreciative of your assistance on this. Sincerely, Connie McDonnell, Call to Colors Inc.
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| Current Message 24 - April 25, 2003 |
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Entry: 33818
VMF 115 - Marine Fighter Sqdn 115 |
VMF (AW) 115 Reunion |
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Tom Flanik wrote on 2003-04-25 10:13:27.0
Comments: ichi-ichi-go is having (59-61)their reunion in Pensacola, FL October 8-11, 2003. e-mail gunny@sos.net for details.
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VMF-115
On Tue, 27 May 1997
William E Smallwood wesmallw127@aol.com wrote:
PO Box 89
Ashton, MD 20861-0089
Telephone: 301 924-3913
Fax: 301-924-5976
I was in Korea from May 1953 to June 1954. Would love to
hear from buddies in VMF-115.
Blackie Coppedge
On Sun, 03 Jan 1999
"R. L. Bradshaw" Email address wrote:
For:
Charlie H. Coppedge Email address
I'm getting a laptop together for my Father In-law so that he can
receive e-mail from anyone who knows him as Blackie (C.H.Coppedge).
I know that he has lost contact with a lot of his friends and this would
be a way for any of them to write him at Blackie-USMC@juno.com
I really know is that he was from Halifax, NC and is now living
in Rockymount,NC.
His name is Charlie H. Coppedge and he was in the Korean war and WWII
and he first started flying as a Naval Pilot and then went into the
Marines and flew in these squadrons VMF-334, VMF-115, VMF-441, VMF-223,
and VMF-224 not necessary in that order.
a lot of his friends knew him as Blackie and or Copp. I know that
he retired in 64 as a Major (USMC) and the last Base he was on
was El Toro Calf. 1964.
His E-mail addy is (Copp-USMC@juno.com )
Shoot Down MIA
On Sun, 03 Aug 1997
David MacDonald
Email address wrote:
My wife's father was Thomas M. Sellers, U.S. Marine Corps Major,
Serial Number 029118. he originally served with the Marine Fighter
Squadron 115, Marine Air Group 33, but when he went MIA on 20 July
1953 while serving with the 336th Fighter Interceptor Squadron, 4th
Fighter Interceptor Wing, USAF. In that action where he shot down his
second and third MiG-15. Major Sellers held two Silver Stars (not one
as in some references), Air Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, Distinguished
Flying Cross with Gold Star, Air Medal with Five Gold Stars.
We have gotten a contemporary map which shows us that XE was in north
western Korea and the adjacent area of China, but do not yet have a
1:100,000 map.
Again, my thanks.
Mac
See Also: 336th Fighter Interceptor Sqd
Help needed
On Thu, 3 Sep 1998
Ajsandusky@aol.com wrote:
HAD A CUST IN TODAY FROM VMF 115 NAME WAS COLLOINS WAS LOOKING FOR
INFO ON SQAD CAN YOU HELP ? EMAIL Ajsandusky @aol.com
thanks john
1952 era pilots
On Thu, 5 Mar 1998
Wallace Smith Email address wrote:
98 gilmanton road
belmont, nh 03220
Telephone: 603267-7112
I would like to make contact with any usmc pilots who were members of
vmf-115, k-3 korea 1952.
ww smith 053552 usmcr
VMF-143 Crews attached
On Sun, 24 May 1998
"Shane K. Bernard" bernard3@bellsouth.net wrote:
Dear Sirs,
I wrote you a couple days ago re: VMF-143, the "Ragin' Cajun" squadron
from south Louisiana; I have since learned from one of the pilots in the
squadron that when half its pilots and ground crew were sent to fight in
Korea, they did so not as VMF-143, but rather joined VMF-115 and 311.
(I am a history student at Texas A&M and I am looking for historical
information on VMF-143, the "Ragin' Cajun" squadron out of the US Naval
Air Station at New Orleans; half of this squadron was activated on
March 1, 1951, and sent to Korea for combat missions . . . but did so
perhaps not as VMF-143, but another designation. Do you know how I
might find more information on this squadron? (I have spoken with a
couple of veterans from the squadron, but none have a written history or
historical documents re: the squadron, which is what I am now really
looking for.))
Sincerely,
S. Bernard
bernard3@bellsouth.net
Able Eagles CO
On Wed, 7 Jan 1998
David E. Givens Email address wrote:
73 Anderson Hill Road
Enfield, NH 03748
Telephone: 603-632-9880
Maj Donald F. Givens, 014677, USMCR, KIA Sep 10, 1952. Assigned to
Marine Vertical Fighter Squadron 115, Marine Air Group 33, 1st Marine
Air Wing.
I am looking for some specifics about the death of my father. He is
listed in the archives but I have been unable to get specifics. I
believe he commanded "Able Eagles", 1st Marine Air, Sep 10,1952 when he
and four or five others were killed returning from a strike.
He was flying a Panther jet at the time and I believe he was stationed
at Po Hang (spelling optinal). Would really appreciate any additional
info. I believe he was at Po Hang from July 1952 unil his death Sep 10,
1952. I don't know how many units had P9F Panthers at the time but he
was assigned to a USMCR unit in Providence, RI; activated and went to
Florida prior to going overseas.
Thanks.
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