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| Current Message 1 - May 10, 2008 |
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Entry: 65558
VMF 311 Marine Fighter Sqdn 311 |
Marine Fighter Squadron 311 Jim Sloat |
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Jill Ferris wrote on 2008-05-10 20:09:18.0
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
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| Current Message 2 - September 13, 2007 |
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Entry: 62269
VMF 311 Marine Fighter Sqdn 311 |
K-3 1953-54 |
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Fred Townsley wrote on 2007-09-13 16:01:11.0
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
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| Current Message 3 - August 26, 2006 |
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Entry: 58637
VMF 311 Marine Fighter Sqdn 311 |
CAPT JAMES G. MURDOCK JR |
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PAUL CRUMP wrote on 2006-08-26 09:03:56.0
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
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| Current Message 4 - June 18, 2006 |
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Entry: 57700
VMF 311 Marine Fighter Sqdn 311 |
John Strickland |
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Tony Anton wrote on 2006-06-18 20:14:58.0
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
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| Current Message 5 - January 19, 2006 |
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Entry: 55277
VMF 311 Marine Fighter Sqdn 311 |
Finding Buddies |
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Jerry Goldberg wrote on 2006-01-19 21:59:58.0
Comments: Radio Repair Shop
Keywords: Looking for buddies Mainly George Connelly formally from New Jersey
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| Current Message 6 - September 27, 2005 |
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Entry: 53325
VMF 311 Marine Fighter Sqdn 311 |
Ted Williams/John Glenn photo |
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Mike Gilbert wrote on 2005-09-27 00:00:00.0
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.
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| Current Message 7 - July 11, 2005 |
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Entry: 51975
VMF 311 Marine Fighter Sqdn 311 |
MAG -33, VMF- 311 |
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Charles Mooney wrote on 2005-07-11 00:00:00.0
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.
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| Current Message 8 - May 27, 2004 |
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Entry: 43273
VMF 311 Marine Fighter Sqdn 311 |
Looking for Information on My Father |
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Suzanne Major Schilling wrote on 2004-05-27 13:29:55.0
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
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| Current Message 9 - May 2, 2004 |
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Entry: 42759
VMF 311 Marine Fighter Sqdn 311 |
Historical Photos |
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John Havener wrote on 2004-05-02 12:18:35.0
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
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| Current Message 10 - February 6, 2004 |
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Entry: 40614
VMF 311 Marine Fighter Sqdn 311 |
Captian John Strickland, VMF-311 |
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Don Wambold wrote on 2004-02-06 11:36:53.0
Comments: Looking for information on Captain John Strickland, specifically the aircraft he flew and the circumstances of his death.
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| Current Message 11 - September 15, 2003 |
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Entry: 36936
VMF 311 Marine Fighter Sqdn 311 |
Photo F9F-5 VMF-311 |
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Frank Jasek wrote on 2003-09-15 09:49:20.0
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
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| Current Message 12 - February 12, 2003 |
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Entry: 31970
VMF 311 Marine Fighter Sqdn 311 |
VMF-311 Air Combat |
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Joe Brennan wrote on 2003-02-12 15:48:04.0
Comments: I am researching air combat operations of USMC squadrons in Korea with aim of writing about it. VMF-311 had encounters with MiGs 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
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| Current Message 13 - March 13, 2002 |
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Entry: 23896
VMF 311 Marine Fighter Sqdn 311 |
Pusan Naval Air Station |
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Glenn Groh wrote on 2002-03-13 08:43:26.0
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?
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| Current Message 14 - February 19, 2002 |
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Entry: 23287
VMF 311 Marine Fighter Sqdn 311 |
Info: on Terranan Squadron out of Cherry Point and El Toro |
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Robert Grimes wrote on 2002-02-19 12:04:53.0
Comments: Terranan Squadron, Joe Bore, Jack Crossley, Major Mann, Doc Grimes
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| Current Message 15 - November 24, 2001 |
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Entry: 20960
VMF 311 Marine Fighter Sqdn 311 |
Request for Information |
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Thomas Fagot wrote on 2001-11-24 19:54:18.0
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
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| Current Message 16 - September 26, 2000 |
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Entry: 11989
VMF 311 Marine Fighter Sqdn 311 |
5/53-9/54 |
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FRED N. Townsley wrote on 2000-09-26 17:53:12.0
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
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| Current Message 17 - August 8, 2000 |
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Entry: 10902
VMF 311 Marine Fighter Sqdn 311 |
Anyone Remember |
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Martin (Marty) Winston wrote on 2000-08-08 15:03:21.0
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
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| Current Message 18 - May 25, 2000 |
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Entry: 8901
VMF 311 Marine Fighter Sqdn 311 |
Looking for info on Brother |
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Jim McPherson wrote on 2000-05-25 12:36:02.0
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.
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| Current Message 19 - April 11, 2000 |
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Entry: 7907
VMF 311 Marine Fighter Sqdn 311 |
K 3 |
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Darwin Glaese wrote on 2000-04-11 16:00:48.0
Comments: i WAS IN k-3 kOREA mAY 1952 TILL jUNE 1953
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| Current Message 20 - January 3, 2000 |
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Entry: 6002
VMF 311 Marine Fighter Sqdn 311 |
Pictures ? |
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Donald Phillips wrote on 2000-01-03 17:09:13.0
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.
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| Current Message 21 - November 6, 1999 |
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Entry: 4172
VMF 311 Marine Fighter Sqdn 311 |
Son of John T. Thompson |
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Karl Thompson wrote on 1999-11-06 00:00:00.0
Comments: I am the son of John T. Thompson
Mag 33 VMF 311 Korean 1953/1954?
I am looking for Maj Black.
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| Current Message 22 - November 4, 1999 |
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Entry: 3919
VMF 311 Marine Fighter Sqdn 311 |
Henry Louis Dean |
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Stephanie Sanders wrote on 1999-11-04 00:00:00.0
Comments: This site is the best site I have found for any information needed on troops that served in Korea. I was easily able to obtain useful information that will lead me to the where-a-bouts of Henry Louis Dean.(VMF-311, MAG-33, 1MAW) Thanks so much for all the info about Korea as well as I was unsure of what some of the abbreviations were about and they were easily cleared up thru my visit to this site. This site is now bookmarked and I am sure I will visit on a regular basis!!! Keep up the wonderful Project!!!
Keywords: (VMF-311, MAG-33, 1MAW)
Looking for anyone with any information or a picture of Henry Louis Dean. Served in VMF-33, MAG-33, 1 MAW from Jan, 1953- August 0f 53....Service number 312855...anyone with any stories they would like to share, I am interested in any or all
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| Current Message 23 - November 20, 1998 |
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Entry: 1963
VMF 311 Marine Fighter Sqdn 311 |
MAY 3, 1953 TO SEPT 15, 1954 |
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FRED N. TOWNSLEY wrote on 1998-11-20 00:00:00.0
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.
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VMF-311
On Fri, 18 Oct 1996
Al Baird bida@earthlink.net wrote:
phone: 714/547-4138
fax: 714/547-4138
Web link: http://www.register.com/basicinvestigations/
Allan Baird
Former USMC
Amateur Radio Call Sign KC6TWI
email: bida@earthlink.net
Thanbks
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Joined USMC 1945-1949. Bootcamp Plt 652 at PI. Went to Peping China till
47, then Guam, and back to El Toro. Seper-ated in 49.
Joined active reserve in St.Louis Mo. When Korean war started was
activated. Went to Itami Japan and joined uo with VMF 311 (ordnance).
Went to Hungnam Korea for short sting and had to scoot out real quick,
back to Japan, and returned to Korea later.
Was only in Korea for one year, and rotated back to states for
seperation, because of reserve status.
Anyone who wants information on the "VMF 311 Association", drop me a
note, Email, letter, or phone call, and I'll put you in touch with the
311 contact person.
The association is very active, and has annual reunions, in various
locations in the US. Never been to one myself, but sort of would like to
go.
I have a large picture of all of the ordnance crew (if I can find it),
and if I do, will gladly send a copy to anyone wanting a copy...(have to
find it first).
We were land based, had F4U panther F9F panther jets. First landed in
Hungnam ( on spelling), then during the retreat, had to go back to
Japan, reorganize, then back to S Korea. I was there for 1 year as a
reserve, then got seperated. Was in earlier 45-49, and spent two years
in China (great duty).
Thanks,
Al Baird
Info wanted
Louis and Rima Johnson
2919-C S. Woodley St.
Arlington, VA 22206
703-379-2285
My father was a highly decorated pilot in the U.S. Marine Corps
Reserves.
His squadron, VMF-311, conducted among other things, attacks on the
bridges over the Yalu River.
He won the Air Medal twice and the Distinguished Flying cross twice.
Do you have any information on VMF-311?
Buddies
On Thu, 3 Apr 1997
Fred N. Townsley n5nio@ionet.net wrote:
805 S Price Ave.
Chandler, OK 74834-3625
405-258-1109
Would like to hear from friends in VMF-311, MAG-33 1stMAW that I served
with between May 3, 1953 to Sept 15, 1954.
3/52 - 8/52 WIA
On Mon, 10 Nov 1997
Ed Shamis Email address wrote:
205 Lake Sabine Court
Slidell, LA 70461
Telephone: 504-641-0972
Fax: 504-643-9980
I found the site to be very interesting. I would like to be able
to contact friends who were in VMF 311 at the time I was March
1952 thru August of 52. I left there very suddenly due to WIA.
Casualty Missions - Hungnam
On Thu, 1 Jan 1998
Anthony Anton Email address wrote:
Joined VMF-311 in August, 1950 at El Toro from VMF-241 at Los Alamitos,
CA. Trained in the F9F-2 until embarking for Korea on the escort carrier
Bairoko.
I was particularly glad to discover this site and its links. I flew
in VMF-311. Flew in the first CAS mission out of Hungnam. We were
evacuated almost immediately. Flew missions from Pusan (K-2?) in
January, and then out of K-9 starting in February, 1950.
Was transferred to the Division as an FAC, and worked with the 1st Bat,
1st KMC's, on the south rim of the Punch Bowl. Then joined the 5th
Marines as Regimental Air Officer. Returned to the States at the end of
September.
In the latter half of 1954 I returned to Korea and served as Operations
Officer, Executive Officer and Commanding Officer of MACS-3. We were
stationed about 20 miles east of K-9 on the tip of the peninsula.
Info missing from msg
On Wed, 11 Feb 1998
Gene Whetstone Email address wrote:
un_org: !st Marine Air Wing
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
End of war
On Mon, 5 Oct 1998
Alvin V. Johnson Email address wrote:
I was at k3 servicing f9f panthers as an electrician from 53to55 when
we were sent back to the states .We were shipped back on a carrier I
think it was CV37 Princeton. Does anyone remember for sure ?
We stoped at pearl for a few days and then to Long Beach and EL Toro .
I was discharged nov 55. Spent some time on a hospital ship at Inchon
in 54 .anyone remember that place?
Alvin V Johnson
108 Maple st
Anamosa IA 52205
johnson108@aol.com
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