Did you know my father

Comments: My father was TSGT.Charley "L" Radford. He was a Marine fighter pilot. The second week of September 1950, he left my mother and I in Waco, Texas with my grandparents and went to Korea.

All I have of his military record is his flight log. The last entry in his flight log is December 3, 1950. The previous entries indicate that he was flying an F4U-5 for "strike", "recon.", "escort", and "close air support".

I would really like to know more about what he did and how he died. I would also like to get in touch with anyone who knew him.

I appreciate your attention to this and any help you can offer. You can reach me by phone at home 817-279-0631 or 817-313-1775. My mailing address is 2616 Spanish Ave. Granbury, TX,76048 or you can reach me at my e-mail address mcclaran1@yahoo.com Thanks Charlene McClaran

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RADFORD CHARLEY L 303246 Marine Corps Regular GSGT E7 WACO TX 19501203 Killed, hostile 1920 11 19 1920 Caucasian 3569

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LOOKING FOR FELLOW MARINES OF THE VMF 212 IN THE YEARS OF 1950- 1953 KIMPO, AFB

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USMC MSGT James Collier

Comments: Any one remember James (Jim) Collier..... he flew Later part of WWII with VMF 212 or 214.... Later in Korea he was with the Air Wing as an Aircraft Mechanic. He was an enlisted Pilot and flew with Jack Pittman..... With the Silver Eagles from 1942- 1945. They flew the Hell cats or Corsair. Tech Sgt at 19 Master Sgt. at 20 .

Any info welcomed. Thankyou for your Service.

Daughter to James Collier Shellie

Keywords: South Pacific Silver Eagles 1942-1945 VMF 212 or 214

Capt. Bobbie Foster VMF-212 1952

Comments: My Father served/flew with the Devil Cats from March, 1952 until he was KIA 21 June 1952. I have inherited a set of 35 mm slides from that tour and am digitizing those. I will gladly forward digital copies if requested.

Any who knew my Dad in Korea 1952 or before (Okinama, 1945 VMF 223) I would appreciate any personal or professional comments or memories. Thank you.

Keywords: VMF 212 Devil Cats 1952 Capt. Bobbie Foster

proud son of a Marine

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info on Pilot Shields plane went down

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Keywords: ace in WWII, born in Oregon, grew up in California flew a corsair that went down just after WWII, in the mediteredian Sea

Frank W. Daugherty, VMF212 "Devil Cats"

Comments: My father, Lt. Col. Frank W. Daugherty Sr, Retired USMC, is looking for those who served with him in VMF-212 "Devil Cats" in Korea (or previsously in WW II in the NAVY SINPAC 3 Mar Airwing VMF in missions to Guam, Okinawa, Kwajawline, and others.) He says "There aren't many of us left".

In August 1950, Frank was again called to war to fight for our country in Korea, Squadron VMF-212 (known as the “Devil Cats“). Frank was heard broadcasting on the broad air channel that his plane had been hit. His F4U Corsair was shot in the gas tank by the enemy and had to glide in for landing on a strip in the mountains of Korea.

The word got out that Frank was a casualty of war. The word also got back to his wife in Texas that he had been shot down. His commanding officer had made contact with him on a private air channel, but because communication was shut down, couldnt relay that Frank was OK. They had to send a rescue squadron to pick him up and he wasn’t able to get back to his squadron in North Korea for 2 more days. Needless to say his wife was overjoyed when she heard he was OK. He returned from Korea in the Fall of 1951 where he served at the Naval Air Station in Corpus Christi, Texas. He was discharged in March 1952 and remained in active reserves completing a 28 year military career.

You may e-mail me or contact him directly.

Thanks, Mary Prewitt

Keywords: USMC VMF212 "DEVIL CATS" KOREA 1950 1951 CORSAIR

Looking for people who served with me in Korea in 1953

Comments: I am trying to locate others who served in this squadron.Thanks,Dick Smith

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VMA-212

Comments: Recently I bought a flight helmet since I'm a serious flighgear collector. The person who sold me the helmet explained to me that the owner was Capt. Hugh West from VMA-212 AD-1 skyraiders. since I would give an "history" to the helmet, could you please give to me more infos about this pilot? photos or stories are welcome. many thanks in advance Maurizio Bressan www.ma-files.it /military aviation photos

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Any know Allan Thomas Wood

Comments: My son's grandfather served in the marines in the Korean was and in WWII. He was Major General Allan Thomas Wood. He was Baa Baa Blacksheep 214, VMF Devil CAts 212 and CVE 116. He went to Al weather Naval Flight School. Did anyone know of him. Please email me. I am trying to get some information for my son. Thanks, Deb Smith

Keywords: Devil Cats, Marines, Corsair,Wood, Black sheep, CVE, Flight school

VMF-212 Air Combat

Comments: I am researching air combat operations of USMC squadrons in Korea with aim of writing about it. VMF-212 had two encounters with MiG’s which I can find in records, 25 and 26 May 1952. I believe I know the MiG unit involved and their claim 25 May. Does anyone know more about these or other air combat incidents first hand or otherwise?

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Wonsan, Oct. 15, 50

Comments: In Oct. I became General Cushman's temp driver. I flew into Wonsan on the 15th of Oct. Would like to hear from anyone who was on that flight or was there. There was a unit of UDT. My mine gets foggy after that. I am trying to remember!

Keywords: Landed at Inchon Sept. 16, 50 on LST QO 83. Wento Kimpo AB. On Oct. 15, 50 flew in to Wonsan.

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Know my dad?

Comments: My dad, Paul Mullens, served as an enlisted man with the Marines in Korea. I have patches for VMF-212 "Devil Dogs" and CVE-116. My research shows that this means he went to Korea on the Badoeng Strait and then served in country with VMF-212. I have a photograph of him working on a Corsair with the VMA-212 on the fuselage and "LD" on the fantail. Anyone remember my dad?

Keywords: CVE-116 Badoeng Strait, VMF-212 "Devil Dogs".

USS BADOENG STRAIT CVE-116

Comments: I reported aboard the Bing Ding in San Diego in March 1951. The Bing Ding had just returned from her first mission to Korea and was headed for overhall in Bremerton Dry Dock. In July we headed back to San Diego and shake down. Then picked up some Squadrons and headed back for another mission off Korea. Enroute we stopped at Pearl Harbor, Subic Bay (PI), and Buckner Bay--Okinawa. From Buckner Bay we sailed thru the Formosa Straits to show the FLAG to RED China, then proceeded to Youkuska, Japan. Enroute to Youkuska we were hit by a typhoon and had to remain in Youkuska for some time for repair to the flight deck, cat walks and hangar doors. From Youkuska we proceeded to Sasebo, Japan for final preparations before heading to Korea. We spent Christmas 1951 off the West Coast of Korea and I participated in a Chorus on the Hangar Deck Christmas Eve--I remember singing "Sweet Adeline" and others that night. We put back in to Sasebo at the end of 1951 and during the first or second week of Janyary 1952 I was transfeered off the Bing Ding and reassigned to the USS Essex CV-9 off the East Coast of Korea. I have recently met one member of VMF-212 now living in Auburn, Washington.

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Anybody fight along side Carmel Gilbert "weaver" Tellez, please answer.

Comments: I do know that my uncle "Weaver" as we knew him was in an Infantry Battalion in Korea, but which one? His living brothers are trying to get his (Carmel G, Tellez's) DD 214 and Medals from that war, please help.

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KNUDSON, LAMAR A 1LT

Comments: I have his date of death, but do not know the circumstances surrounding it. Probably lost in an F4U. Any help out there?

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Looking for buddies of Gus Limbach

Comments: I am looking for anyone who knew my step-father, then First Lt. Gus Limbach who flew with VMF 212, later a Forward Observer and Forward Air Controler. Chosin Reservoir survivor and Chosin Few member. He flew out of NAS Dallas and El Torro, CA. He flew with a Lt. Ochoa and while on the ground his good friend was Charlie Cunningham. Gus was later the director of the EAA.

Keywords: VMF 212, FAC, FO, Chosin Few, 1st Lt. Ochoa, Charilie Cuningham

CAPT AGAN ALFRED

Comments: Wanted any information on this squadron or anone who knew CAPT. Agan. Would also like to be in touch with anyone who could help me with patches or stickers or flags of this squad. I have a M38 i wanted to honor my cousin on, Thanks and God Bless

I am researching my uncle's time in Korea in the 51st FIW. He was the 51st Communications officer and flew with the Base Ops. Group and 26th Sq. before the war on Okinawa. When the group transferred to Japan in Sept. 1950, he was transferred to the 16th Sq. to fly combat. He did this until wounded in April, 1951 on a ground attack mission. I am interested in anyone who remembers him or just recalls what it was like to fly with the 16th Sq. in Korea at that time. I have photos & info to share and am in touch with several other pilots and family members from that time. Thanks, Roy.

Keywords: Alfred Hiram Agan 212 VMF SQDN 1 MAW KIA 1/20/51

Do you know my uncle? Stanley "Jeep" Janik

Comments: My father asked me to put this in for him. If anyone does know mine and my father's uncle, please contact me and I will pass the message(s) along to my father. Thank you. And to all who responded to my message about finding the VMF-212 "Devil Cats" patch for me, thank you because I found it and my father really appreciates it.

I'd like to know if anyone out there knew Stanley "Jeep" Janik. He was with the VMF-212 "Devil Cats" from Cherry Point. I don't remember the ship he went to Korea on. I know he was at Kimpo Airfield for a short period of time after the Inchon Landing. He came back stateside on the USS Rendova.

"Semper Fi" from his nephew, Tom Winkler L/CPL 1686984

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Capt. Bruce M. Pass

Comments: Capt. Bruce Pass was my father. I never had the pleasure of knowing him, but I'm hoping to hear from anyone who may have been acquainted with him either in the Marine Reserves stationed in California or with the fighter squadron VMA 212 in Korea. A Mr. Aram Kellam has contacted me via e-mail and shared his memories of my father. He also provided some names he remembered from that time: Capt. Sam Bass, Capt. Francisco, 1st Lt. Rosinski, Major Weir, and Capt. Higgins. If anyone knows the whereabouts of the above persons, I would appreciate hearing from you. I think this website is great. I've heard from several people who have been very helpful in my beginning search for my father, via Marine Records in Quantico, VA. It's been an unbelievable experience just learning what I have so far. Thank you, Pam Jenks

Keywords: Capt. Bruce Pass was KIA on Oct. 22, 1952 while on a mission in his F4U Corsair at Paekt'o-dong. He served with VMA 212, MAG 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, FMF.

looking for a patch

Comments: I'm looking for a VMF 212 "Devil Cats" patch for my father. If anyone can please e-mail me and let me know where I may be able to find one. Thank you.

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1ST MAW KOREA VMF212--VMF513

Comments: AND OTHERS 1950-51 1951-1954 BASE MOTOR POOL- DRIVER AND DIPATCHER CAMP PENDLETON CALIF

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Richard Buechler - Also 2BN 1st Marines

Comments: VMA212 2ND BATT 1ST MARINES

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