Entry: 102211
Subject: VMF 311
Subject: VMF 311
Sean Hinze wrote on March 22, 2025
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship:
Comments: Is anyone still alive to provide details regarding the mission on December 7, 1950. John Strickland, Jr. is my Grandfather.
Keywords:
Entry: 101778
Subject: W. D. FOURNIER, CAPT. USMC VMF-311
Subject: W. D. FOURNIER, CAPT. USMC VMF-311
MICHAEL FOURNIER wrote on March 20, 2024
City and State: FALLBROOK CA
Unit: VMF-311
Service or Relationship: Dad's Service
Comments: My dad was in VMF-311 in Korea, flying F9F Panthers. He came in in the last year of the war, being recalled after flying F4U Corsairs following WWII. In Korea at that time J. Glenn was CO and on an exchange program with the Air Force. Ted Williams was on his tour with 311 at the same time. Hard to imagine folks remain from that time, but would be great to hear from anyone.
Keywords:
Entry: 101307
Subject: JONATHAN DE SOLA MENDES
Subject: JONATHAN DE SOLA MENDES
Jonathan de Sola Mendes wrote on April 23, 2023
City and State: NEW YORK NY
Unit: VMF-311
Service or Relationship: Marine Corps
Comments: Pleased to discover this website. Some of my memories:
In September 1951, my reserve squadron VMF-132 was activated for the Korean War. By then a major, I spent the next year as operations officer of VMFT-20, the fighter refresher training and jet checkout squadron at MCAS, Cherry Point. Major John Glenn and Captain Ted Williams both came through that squadron for training before going to Korea, and I gave Ted his first five rides in the jet trainer. In February 1953, I joined them in VMF-311, MAG-33, flying F9F Panther jets at K-3, Pohang, Korea.
This was a significant war with substantial operational losses for the squadron. I flew 70 missions, including leading the last Marine Corps mission of the war.
My only mishap was landing with my wheels up after a rough mission, which cost me a round of drinks for the entire Air Group that evening.
I was awarded another seven Air Medals by the Navy/Marine Corps as well as one Air Medal by the Air Force.
As a senior pilot, I was called on to lead missions of the combined squadrons of MAG-33. For one such mission, leading 24 aircraft in which a North Korean airfield was put out of action, I received the Distinguished Flying Cross.
Keywords: Jonathan de Sola Mendes, VMF-311, VMFT-20
Entry: 101306
Subject: CARL MALOY
Subject: CARL MALOY
Mike Culwell wrote on April 23, 2023
City and State: VESTAVIA HILS AL
Unit:
Service or Relationship:
Comments: Did anyone serve with my uncle in VMF 311?
Carl Maloy
I have his logbook and medals-
Appears he was in Korea June ‘51 thru Nov ‘51- flew over 80 missions.
Shot down by AA on Aug 6th, 1951 - rescued by helicopter in Yellow Sea.
Killed in car accident near El Toro June 1954.
Keywords:
Entry: 100967
Subject: ED CZARTOSIESKI
Subject: ED CZARTOSIESKI
Edwin Czartosieski wrote on September 29, 2022
City and State: GREENPORT NY
Unit: VMF 311
Service or Relationship: Korea
Comments: Still flying high at age 99!
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Entry: 99845
Subject: KENNETH HAWKINS
Subject: KENNETH HAWKINS
Katherine Faz wrote on November 10, 2020
City and State: HOUSTON TX
Unit:
Service or Relationship:
Comments: Did anyone know my grandfather Kenneth Hawkins? Marine Squadron VMF-311, which is not identified as VMA-311 at Yuma, AZ. My Grandfather and Ted Williams lived in houses right next door to each other in Havelock, NC. near the Marine Base at Cherry Point, NC.
Keywords: Kenneth Hawkins Ted Williams
Entry: 97597
Subject: PLANE NICKNAMES
Subject: PLANE NICKNAMES
Frank Stasi JR wrote on March 21, 2019
Email Update Needed
City and State: NORTH CHELMSFORD MA
Unit: VARIOUS
Service or Relationship: USN
Comments: Did the F9F Ted Williams fly for VMF-311 in Korea have a nickname? Was it common for pilots to name their planes?
Keywords: Ted Williams nickname F9F Panther
Entry: 96266
Subject: MEMBERSHIP
Subject: MEMBERSHIP
Charles E. Ingle wrote on August 26, 2018
City and State: WOODVILLE TX
Unit: VMF-311, MARINE AIR DETACHMENT, NO, HAMMAS 31
Service or Relationship: Oct 1949 - 1958
Comments:
Keywords: Membership
Entry: 96184
Subject: KOREA 1951 TO 1953
Subject: KOREA 1951 TO 1953
Charles E. Ingle SENIOR wrote on August 18, 2018
City and State: WOODVILLE TX
Unit: MARINE GROUP 33, VMF-311, HAMMAS 31 & NO MARINE A
Service or Relationship: October 1949 to 1958
Comments: Reading some of the family messages I can add little. 65 years the old memory is
not as good as it once was. Names are vague. I do recall that
the Officers with the F9F s arrived in 1952. At that time John Glenn was on
exchange with the Air Force flying the Sabra Jets. Assigned to VMF-311
but not there. Ted Williams was ticked off for being called up. Even his
fellow Officers disliked him.
An ACE Pilot I do remember, Capt B. Armagast. a credit to all. Being my MOS
included 6412, I moved around a lot. To me the very best fighter in close airJohn
Glenn support would be the A1 Skyraider. The Marines need to keep it.
Keywords: John Glenn & Ted Williams
Entry: 96182
Subject: SQUADRON 311 AS A MARINE SPENT IN KOREA
Subject: SQUADRON 311 AS A MARINE SPENT IN KOREA
Charles E. Ingle wrote on August 18, 2018
City and State: WOODVILLE TX
Unit: MARINE AIR DETACHMENT @ NEW ORLEANS, VMF -311 AND
Service or Relationship: October 1949 to Jan 1958
Comments: Being a Marine was special in my life, even what's left. My Dad was a coal miner for Republic Steel. NOT FOR ME! that's why I joined the Corps. I have
not been able to attend any Reunions, most for health reasons. At our age
in time I am sure that I am not the only one that is HANGING ON. In 1998 My
health started falling apart. And in the early part of the 21th Century the Korean case of Frostbite started returning and my legs gave out. SO THERE
WE ARE! 85 looking at 86, who knows I might make it to 90. SEMPER FI.
Keywords: SEMPER FI !
Entry: 96114
Subject: KOREA - 1951 TO 1953
Subject: KOREA - 1951 TO 1953
Charles E. Ingle wrote on August 5, 2018
City and State: WOODVILLE TX
Unit: VMF-311 & HAMAS-31 & 541 SQUADRON B'HAM.
Service or Relationship: Marines from October 49 to jan 1958 (1115931)
Comments: I should have checked for your website before now. My MOS was 6412 & 6413. however during that period, making due may involve many other mosses. Such as joining ranks in the ditches or help in other at the moment
situations. I am 85 now but believe I will live to see Americas President Trump
stomp the living shit out of North Korea. Wish I could be there.
Keywords: M ??
Entry: 95865
Subject: MY KOREAN EXPERIENCE
Subject: MY KOREAN EXPERIENCE
Robert P. Snyder wrote on June 21, 2018
City and State: STROUDSBURG PA
Unit: VMF MAG 33 - FIRST AIR WING
Service or Relationship: 1952-1955 - USMC - KOREA
Comments: I got to Korea when John Glenn & Ted Williams were returning to the states. More than once i had to chase down a Korean running down the airstrip with a 55 gallon
drum strapped to his A frame. They would cut holes in the fence 10 inches round and squeeze thru it. When my squadron rotated back to the states, I rotated to Japan for a few months to the Marine Wing Service group in Iwakuni, Japan where I was a corporal of the Guard.
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Entry: 93695
Subject: MAJ. FRANK BERNARD FRANCIS
Subject: MAJ. FRANK BERNARD FRANCIS
Doug Francis wrote on September 1, 2016
City and State: BAXTER MN
Unit: C COMPANY 142D ENGINEER BN
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran
Comments:
Email Update Needed
City and State: BAXTER MN
Unit: VMA fighting 311
Service or Relationship: MARINE VETERAN
Comments: My dad, Frank B. Francis, flew in Korea in 1950,51,52?
Awarded the DFC
He was practicing dog-fights and almost crashed in the ocean while his team followed him down
His plane went down in the South China sea and he was picked up by a British Ship.
Is there any information on him and his unit anywhere?
Does anyone remember Frank Francis?
Keywords: Hell's Bell's, Patch w/Lady riding bomb
Keywords:
Entry: 84445
Subject: INFO ON MAJ ROWLAND BROWN
Subject: INFO ON MAJ ROWLAND BROWN
Edward Vick wrote on October 16, 2012
City and State: OLD GREENWICH CT
Unit: VMF-311
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran
Comments: Looking for any info on my father in law, then Maj. Rowland Brown. Flew
Panthers with John Glenn and became friends with him later in life as a
fellow Ohioan. Anyone have any recollection of Rowland?
Keywords: VMF-311
Entry: 84302
Subject: SON OF A GUN. 1953, LT. COL. WILLIAM GAFFNEY
Subject: SON OF A GUN. 1953, LT. COL. WILLIAM GAFFNEY
William (Bill) Gaffney wrote on October 1, 2012
Email Update Needed
City and State: ROSWELL GA
Unit: VMF 331, 1953, LT. COL. WILLIAM GAFFNEY
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran
Comments: I beleive Major Porter was my dad's XO . He was killed when his wings folded on take off.
Everyone in the island, deck , missed the red flags. My fathers traing log book had Pappy Greg Boyington signature in it.
My father had to go to Pensacola as a cadet because prior to World War 2, even though he was a PLC graduate he had to give up his commission and go to Pensacola as a Cadet if he wanted to go aviation.
A cadet could not be married. My dad was. I was born in Sep. 1941 as my mother grandmother were hiding out in Ft. Lauderdale.
My dad had some interesting stories about
Col. Boyington while he was my dad's instructor at Pensacola and before the Flying Tigers.
Dad received his Wings of Gold prior to Dec. 7 1941.
I know this site is for A-4 Jockeys only but maybe you could make an exception. I beleive that VMF 331 flew Panthers and Cougars while at Opa Locka.
He flew ADs in the reserves. My dad told me a story about how tight the Marine Corps was during WW2., when dad left active duty with the Corps. after WW2 he kept his service revolver, when he received his first pay check when back on active duty the check was less the
cost of the pistol.
My dad told me another story about Mr. Boyington when he had the distributorship in San Diego. He said "Gaff, if they had know I was not dead and alive in Japan, they would never have given me that medal."
Keywords: My dad was the C.O. of VMF 331 in 1953 a Opa Locka.
They set a take off and landing record aboard the USS Antietem. (spelling?)We were transferred to Opa Locka from Cherry Point. Dad served in WW11 and Korea. He was in the reserves flying out of Memphis when the Korean war started. We lived in Nashville Tennessee.He and I both graduated from Vanderbilt, it was much easier for him than me. I graduated as a 2LT. in the Marine Corps in 1964.
Entry: 81837
Subject: F4U-1C RED NOSED COWL?
Subject: F4U-1C RED NOSED COWL?
Rodney Lincoln wrote on January 23, 2012
City and State: URBANA OH
Unit: N/A
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: The 311TH at some point during WWII or shortly there
after while stationed in Japan started having the
noses of their F4U-1C's painted red and some also white
to the best of my knowledge.
I was wondering if any one knows when this actually
took place post war or during? Any information and
documentation of those painted noses would be great.
Regards: Rodney.
Keywords: F4u-1c.
Entry: 81475
Subject: VMF-311
Subject: VMF-311
Robert Shayne wrote on December 26, 2011
City and State: JACKSONVILLE FL
Unit: VMFA(AW)-332
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran
Comments: Justing some comments on this blogging and questions concerning
Ted Williams and others serving during that time my find some
answers reading John Glenns memoir. Ted Williams was Johns
Wingman.
Keywords: John Glenn
Entry: 76958
Subject: DOING RESEARCH
Subject: DOING RESEARCH
Joe Bairn wrote on November 27, 2010
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran
Comments: I'm interested in BuNo's, modex, side numbers, nose art, and any other identifying markings on any MC aircraft. I'll share what info I have.
Thanks.
Keywords: BuNo's
Entry: 76950
Subject: MAW 1ST DIV, VMF-311, MAG 33, K-9
Subject: MAW 1ST DIV, VMF-311, MAG 33, K-9
Debra Stickley wrote on November 27, 2010
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I'm looking for any information related to USMC VMF 311, Airwing 1st Div, Marine Air Group 33 from approximately December 1951 to January 1953. My father was BSgt George Nugent and I'm trying to track down any information that will help me know more about his service in Korea during this time.
Keywords: VMF-311, Marine Airwing 1st Div., MAG-33, K-9, Pohang Dong
Entry: 75353
Subject: WW2 VMF 311 MAG 31 CORSAIRS 20MM GUNS
Subject: WW2 VMF 311 MAG 31 CORSAIRS 20MM GUNS
Frank (shorty) Cauthorn JR. wrote on July 5, 2010
Email Update Needed
City and State: SUNNYVALE CA
Unit: MAG.31 VMF 311 (HELLS
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran
Comments: My wing man was CC Howell and transfered to Navy in 1950 and was hit with small arms on d day for korea and had to bail out ,landed ok but chinese took him and shot him after questioned for info. His body was found 2 days later by ground troops and buried.
Keywords: "shorty" Okinawa patrols over the navy six trips to Japan for fighter sweeps, When first atom bomb was to be dropped we were ona fighter sweep and told to be on sout side of Japanno later than 8 am. when w landed at Oki crew chief wanted to know how it looked. Had no idea ince we were south and did not know it was to be dropped.
Entry: 74220
Subject: COL. JACK W. CAMPBELL, JR
Subject: COL. JACK W. CAMPBELL, JR
Grant Campbell wrote on April 4, 2010
City and State: HUNTERSVILLE NC
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I am looking for anyone who served with my grandfather, then Capt. Jack W. Campbell, Jr. with VMF-311 in Korea. I am leaving for a tour in Iraq in a few months and am looking for some photographs of him while he was there to take with me.
Keywords: VMF-311, Jack Campbell
Entry: 74219
Subject: COL. JACK W. CAMPBELL, JR
Subject: COL. JACK W. CAMPBELL, JR
Grant Campbell wrote on April 4, 2010
City and State: HUNTERSVILLE NC
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I am looking for anyone who served with my grandfather, then Capt. Jack W. Campbell, Jr. with VMF-311 in Korea. I am leaving for a tour in Iraq in a few months and am looking for some photographs of him while he was there to take with me.
Keywords: VMF-311, Jack Campbell
Entry: 73702
Subject: HAYES, ROBERT DAVID
Subject: HAYES, ROBERT DAVID
Judy Trudel wrote on February 24, 2010
City and State: LIGHTHOUSE POINT FL
Unit: N/A
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: I am in possession of a dog tag once belonging to:
Hayes, Robert David, File. 141652, TET 8-45.
I am looking for the family so that I can send them their loved one's i.d. tag as I am sure they would love to have it.
Keywords: Hayes, Robert David, File 141652
Entry: 72457
Subject: ANYONE HAVE ANY INFO ON JOHN
Subject: ANYONE HAVE ANY INFO ON JOHN
Robert Brumley wrote on November 21, 2009
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran
Comments:
Keywords:
Entry: 71513
Subject: TED WILLIAMS AND HIS BOSS, MY DAD
Subject: TED WILLIAMS AND HIS BOSS, MY DAD
Joseph Arnaud JR. wrote on September 4, 2009
City and State: PUYALLUP WA
Unit: USAF RETIRED, GEORGE AFB, CA
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: When I was a young boy, my father introduced me to Capt Ted Williams before they deployed to Korea. At that time I did not realize what an honor it was to be introduced to one of baseball's best players. In any event, this took place at El Toro MCAS, CA. I don't remember if this was before they went to Korea, or after they returned.
What I want to know is, does anyone remember my father, Joseph Arnaud? He went by the nick name of "Russ". If so, could you let me know? My dad died 20 years ago, however as his son, I feel like it is my duty to get all the information I can on my father's activities in Korea.
Thank you Joe Arnaud, Jr.
Keywords: Ted Williams and his boss, my father, Major Joseph R. Arnaud
Entry: 70919
Subject: ANY INFO ON JOHN M. VERDI SN#051620
Subject: ANY INFO ON JOHN M. VERDI SN#051620
Blythe Spellman wrote on July 17, 2009
Email Update Needed
City and State: BIRMINGHAM AL
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Other
Comments: To any one that has any information on john m. Verdi
1st.Ltvmf-311 korea
Commander 2nd ltvmfa-122
Please. Some one knows something about my grandfather
Keywords:
Entry: 69627
Subject: P 80 TV-1 COLOR PHOTO
Subject: P 80 TV-1 COLOR PHOTO
Cyrus Sumner wrote on March 25, 2009
Email Update Needed
City and State: FORT MILL SC
Unit: CAROLINAS HISTORIC AVATION MUSEIUM
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: SOON I AM GOING TO PAINT OUR TV-1 AND CAN NOT FIND A PICTUR OF WHAT A MARIME P-80 LOOKED LIKE. ANY HELP I GET WILL KEEP IT FROM BEING PAINTED AIR FORCE COLORES THANK YOU CYRUS SUMNER
Keywords: TO VMF 311
Entry: 69581
Subject: TED WILLIAMS F-9F EMERGENCY
Subject: TED WILLIAMS F-9F EMERGENCY
Gordon Turnbull wrote on March 21, 2009
City and State: LIBERTYVILLE IL
Unit: MTACS-2
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran
Comments: This refers to an email entry 5818 posted by Nicholas de mien [9 years ago!] on 1999-12-24, re: Ted Williams F9F aircraft hit by ground fire in early 1953.
I served with MTACS-2 for 13 months as an ET from '52 to '53. In early '53, during a close air support mission,
I happened to witness an F9F suddenly take an erratic low altitude flight path after apparently being hit by ground fire while trying to pull up from an air strike on NK positions just east of Panmunjom.
At the time I had no idea who it was or how serious the hit was but we did see some shiny liquid leakage aft on the fuselage.
We learned soon afterward from intelligence reports [bad news travels fast] that it was Captain Ted Williams but that he fortunately had made it back to base [K-3] and survived.
That happened, about this same time of year [early spring], some 56 years ago, when I was just a 22 year old [kid] Marine Corporal.
BTW...I revisited South Korea 28 years later in 1980 [at age 50] and was completely amazed to see how the country had rebuilt and prospered.
All that I could recall, from when I left in May 1953, was South Korea's devastation, casualties and poverty from the Korean War, especially after suffering for so many years under Japanese domination before and during WWII.
In 1980, when I witnessed the rebuilding, prosperity and happiness of the people [especially the children] it was a convincing lesson to me that freedom and democracy works every time and that our country's sacrifice of blood and resources makes the world a better place.
I would appreciate hearing from anyone who recalls this event, served with MTACS during the war and/or revisited South Korea. Semper Fi. Gordon Turnbull.
Keywords: MTACS-2
Entry: 65558
Subject: MARINE FIGHTER SQUADRON 311 JIM SLOAT
Subject: MARINE FIGHTER SQUADRON 311 JIM SLOAT
Jill Sloat-Ferris wrote on May 10, 2008
City and State: CA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Hello
My Dad James Sloat was a Mechanic in Squadron 311 and worked on Ted Williamss plane. He was a Brick mason and while in Korea, he built a church at the request of the USMC. I have many great pictures of a lot of different Marines and such that I would be happy to share.
God Bless America!
Xoxo
Jill Sloat-Ferris
Keywords: USMC, Fighter Squadron 311, Korea, James Sloat Chicago
Entry: 62269
Subject: K-3 1953-54
Subject: K-3 1953-54
Fred N. Townsley wrote on September 13, 2007
City and State: CHANDLER OK
Unit: VMF-311
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran
Comments: WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM FRIENDS IN VMF-311, MAG-33 1STMAW THAT I SERVED WITH BETWEEN MAY 3, 1953 TO SEPT 15, 1954. Also VMA-311 Chulai RVN Sept1969-Sept1970
http://www.angelfire.com/ok3/townsley/index.html
Keywords: F9F-5 Panther Jet
Entry: 58637
Subject: CAPT JAMES G. MURDOCK JR
Subject: CAPT JAMES G. MURDOCK JR
Paul Crump wrote on August 26, 2006
City and State: TITUSVILLE FL
Unit: VMF311
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran
Comments: I WAS IN VMF311 SUPPLY FROM APR 1953 TO DEC 1953. MY BOSS WAS CAPT JAMES G. MURDOCK JR. A WWII VETERAN. IF ANYONE CAN HELP ME LOCATE HIM I WOULD APPRECIATE THEIR HELP. WHILE SERVING THERE I REMEMBER MAJ. TED WILLIAMS. HE GOT MAIL FROM A LOT OF HOLLYWOOD STARS AND OTHER CELEBRATES. HE WAS A GOOD MARINE. MAJ JOHN GLEEN VISITED VMF311 AFTER THE ARMISTICE, FLYING AN AF 101 JIGHTER.
CAPT MURDOCK WAS A FINE MARINE WHO FLEW IN WWI. I THINK HE WAS FROM LOVELACE NC. YOUR INFORMATION WOULD BE APPRECIATED.
I HAD LOTS OF PICTURES FROM VMF311 WILL TRY TO FIND.
THANKS
Keywords: VMF 311 MAG 3
SGT PAUL CRUMP 1176301
Entry: 57700
Subject: JOHN STRICKLAND
Subject: JOHN STRICKLAND
Tony Anton wrote on June 18, 2006
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran
Comments: I started this to attempt to reply to an old question regarding the death of Captain John Strickland.
We had just arrived in Japan in VMF-311. Corsairs were desperately needed in Korea, and several of were flown to Tokyo to ferry 12 Corsairs to Itami. The brefing for the flight home was so confused, that on takeoff I said to myself that tonight I would make my second bailout. I immediately went into manual lean.
The flight was indeed screwed up. I'll skip all of the mess and get to our approach to Itami.
Our flight had become separated and lost. John and I ended up as a section and finally got a DF steer. We were sucking fumes when I called the base out at our two o'clock. Instead of turning directly toward the airfield, John did a 270 left. As he leveled out he called, "My engne is cutting out." I replied "Good luck, John. I landed with 10 gallons of fuel left.
John didn't make it. He landed short of the runway with his seat belt unfastened. The crash ruptured his heart.
Apparentely. he had begun preparations to bail out and then changed his mind.
Of the twelve corsairs that left Tokyo only nine made it. Our commanding officer, who was on the flight, was relieved of command
Keywords: VMF-311 VMF 241 VMF-461
Entry: 55277
Subject: FINDING BUDDIES
Subject: FINDING BUDDIES
Jerry Goldberg wrote on January 19, 2006
Email Update Needed
City and State: TAMARAC FL
Unit: VMF311 FMAW
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran
Comments: Radio Repair Shop
Keywords: Looking for buddies Mainly George Connelly formally from New Jersey
Entry: 53325
Subject: TED WILLIAMS/JOHN GLENN PHOTO
Subject: TED WILLIAMS/JOHN GLENN PHOTO
Mike Gilbert wrote on September 27, 2005
Email Update Needed
City and State: PHILADELPHIA PA
Unit: VMA-311
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran
Comments: I once saw a photo of Ted Williams and John Glenn in the ready room in Korea. You could clearly see a big 311 tom cat patch on one (or both) of their leather flight jackets. Does anyone know where I could get a copy of that photo (or am I hallucinating)?
Keywords: VMA-311, Danang, Iwakuni, 8/70-7/71. MSG Bn. Munich W. Germany, 11/71-2/74.
Entry: 51975
Subject: MAG -33, VMF- 311
Subject: MAG -33, VMF- 311
Charles Mooney wrote on July 11, 2005
City and State: BATON ROUGE LA
Unit: VMF -311, VMA - 251
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran
Comments: I was one of the last people to come in to VMF - 311 and was transferred to VMA - 251 when VMF - 311 rotated home. Served at K -3 and Atsugi with VMA- 251.
I arrived on the January 1955 draft, aboard the luxury liner USS General Brewster. Left Atsugi in April 1956.
I was at K-3 in November for the Marine Corps 180th Birthday and have a copy of the menu for our meal.
I have a few pictures. I probably served for a time with Donald Phillips, but don't remember him. I'll donate some pictures if someone will tell me where to e-mail.
Keywords:
Entry: 43273
Subject: LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON MY FATHER
Subject: LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON MY FATHER
Suzanne Major Schilling wrote on May 27, 2004
City and State: STILLWATER MN
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I an looking for any information, remembrances anyone has about my father. I was 5yrs old when he died and would like information about who he was and what he was like.
Keywords: Major George Major, 311 VMF SQDN 1 MAW MAG33, Marines
KIA 12-18-1953
Entry: 42759
Subject: HISTORICAL PHOTOS
Subject: HISTORICAL PHOTOS
John Havener wrote on May 2, 2004
Email Update Needed
City and State: YUMA AZ
Unit: VMA-311
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: The squadron is working on adding historical photo's ect to our conference room and ready room. If anyone is interested in donating copies of pictures or artifacts please email.
Thanks,
Capt Havener
Keywords: History Project
Entry: 40614
Subject: CAPTIAN JOHN STRICKLAND, VMF-311
Subject: CAPTIAN JOHN STRICKLAND, VMF-311
Don Wambold wrote on February 6, 2004
City and State: WEST CHESTER PA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: Looking for information on Captain John Strickland, specifically the aircraft he flew and the circumstances of his death.
Keywords:
Entry: 36936
Subject: PHOTO F9F-5 VMF-311
Subject: PHOTO F9F-5 VMF-311
Frank Jasek wrote on September 15, 2003
City and State: MCGREGOR TX
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: Anyone have a photo of F9F-5 tail # 126002? Not that one then a photo of an F9F-5 with VFM 311
markings?
Keywords: F9F-5 VFM 311 photo
Entry: 31970
Subject: VMF-311 AIR COMBAT
Subject: VMF-311 AIR COMBAT
Joe Brennan wrote on February 12, 2003
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: I am researching air combat operations of USMC squadrons in Korea with aim of writing about it. VMF-311 had encounters with MiG’s on at least 5 occasions: 21 July 1951, 25 Sep ’51, 25 Oct ’51, 30 Apr ’52 and 26 Mar ’53. I believe I can identify the MiG units in most or all of the encounters and more details from the VMF-311 side would help me present the complete picture of these actions. Does anyone know more about these or other air combat incidents first hand or otherwise?
Keywords: units, aircraft
Entry: 23896
Subject: PUSAN NAVAL AIR STATION
Subject: PUSAN NAVAL AIR STATION
Glenn Groh wrote on March 13, 2002
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: I was a USAF control tower operator at a Naval Air Station located near Pusan (probably 25 to 30 miles), Korea in 1951. I do not recall the location, but the Marine or Navy pilots flew F4U and F9F missions from this base. Any information?
Keywords:
Entry: 23287
Subject: INFO: ON TERRANAN SQUADRON OUT OF CHERRY POINT AND EL TORO
Subject: INFO: ON TERRANAN SQUADRON OUT OF CHERRY POINT AND EL TORO
Robert Grimes wrote on February 19, 2002
Email Update Needed
City and State: FULLERTON CA
Unit: NONE
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: Terranan Squadron, Joe Bore, Jack Crossley, Major Mann, Doc Grimes
Keywords:
Entry: 20960
Subject: REQUEST FOR INFORMATION
Subject: REQUEST FOR INFORMATION
Thomas Fagot wrote on November 24, 2001
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I am the son of Col. R.J. Fagot, who flew F9's out of 'Pohang by the Sea' for VMF-311 in 1954. I am interested in hearing from anyone who flew with or knew of my father.
Keywords: VMF-311, Pohang, F9-F5 Panther, Col. Robert J. Fagot, USMCR
Entry: 11989
Subject: 5/53-9/54
Subject: 5/53-9/54
Fred N. Townsley wrote on September 26, 2000
City and State: CHANDLER OK
Unit: VMF-311
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran - Korea
Comments: WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM FRIENDS IN VMF-311, MAG-33 1STMAW THAT I SERVED WITH BETWEEN MAY 3, 1953 TO SEPT 15, 1954.
Keywords: MAY 3, 1953 TO SEPT 15, 1954
Entry: 10902
Subject: ANYONE REMEMBER
Subject: ANYONE REMEMBER
Martin (Marty) Winston wrote on August 8, 2000
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City and State: PEMBROKE PINES FL
Unit: VMF-311 10/53-11/54 ELECTRIC SHOP
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran - Korea
Comments: Going to Tomcat reunion in Sept in Missouri
Keywords: Looking for Buck Arbuckle T/Sgt Ran Electric Shop
Johnson-Metal Shop also in VMF-314
Anyone else with whom I served
Entry: 8901
Subject: LOOKING FOR INFO ON BROTHER
Subject: LOOKING FOR INFO ON BROTHER
Jim McPherson wrote on May 25, 2000
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City and State: HELEN GA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Anyone who served with my Brother, Capt (?) Robert Wayne McPherson somrtime in 1952-953 VMF 311. Would like to know more about his actions in Korea.
Keywords:
Entry: 7907
Subject: K 3
Subject: K 3
Darwin Glaese wrote on April 11, 2000
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City and State: BOYNTON BEACH FL
Unit: VMF311 AT K-3 KOREA
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran - Korea
Comments: i WAS IN k-3 kOREA mAY 1952 TILL jUNE 1953
Keywords:
Entry: 6002
Subject: PICTURES ?
Subject: PICTURES ?
Donald Phillips wrote on January 3, 2000
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City and State: MARIETTA OK
Unit: VMF 311
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran - Korea
Comments: I have some pictures that I took while at K-3. I came into the squadron on Christmas Eve of 1954, I think. I was assigned as a plane captain (crew chief) on an F-9 and tried keep it flying. I was transferred to Atsugi by spring because as a new guy I couldn't return to the States with the squadron when it rotated back. I don't remember many names but I have a few pictures.
Keywords:
Entry: 5818
Subject: TED WILLIAMS F9 PHANTOM PHOTOS?
Subject: TED WILLIAMS F9 PHANTOM PHOTOS?
Nicholas De Mien wrote on December 24, 1999
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City and State: ALBUQUERQUE NM
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: have recently acquired photos taken by korean war veteran of the above stated aircraft....photos were taken sometime between feb-jul 1953....aircraft had hydralic problems....no brakes on landing......trying to find out if this was really ted's aircraft or not...any information about the aircraft in question would be a great help....thank you nick
Keywords: Ted Williams, pilot, marine captain, f9 Phantom #23 po hong dong airstrip ?
Entry: 4172
Subject: SON OF JOHN T. THOMPSON
Subject: SON OF JOHN T. THOMPSON
Karl Thompson wrote on November 6, 1999
City and State: EDMOND OK
Unit:
Service or Relationship: 0
Comments: I am the son of John T. Thompson
Mag 33 VMF 311 Korean 1953/1954?
I am looking for Maj Black.
Keywords:
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