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| Current Message 1 - April 12, 2008 |
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Entry: 65210
VMF(N)-513 Marine Night Fighter Sqdn 513 |
Night Fighter Pilots and Radar Operators |
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Louis Gundlach wrote on 2008-04-12 10:56:16.0
Comments: I am an active duty Major and F/A-18 pilot. I am doing a thesis for American Military University on USMC night fighters in Korea. This thesis is an detail oriented look at the tactics and techniques used by USMC Pilots and Radar operators during the Korean War.
If you flew the F4U-5N, F7F, or the F-3D and would like to contribute please email me at Crusher18@aol.com or louis.s.gundlach@usmc.mil or respond on this website.
For this paper I do not need just combat experiences. Often training experiences offer tactical insights on how the Marine Corps planned to operate its aircraft that combat experiences do not.
I believe I sent out a request to some of you a year ago. It has been difficult to get AMU to approve this project but they finally have.
Thanks Louis Gundlach Major USMC
Keywords: Current F/A-18 Pilot and Instructor.
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| Current Message 2 - October 1, 2007 |
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Entry: 62476
VMF(N)-513 Marine Night Fighter Sqdn 513 |
Looking For Family of Col. Peter Donald Lambrecht - Peter and Ann Lambrecht |
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James Brown wrote on 2007-10-01 19:04:42.0
Comments: looking for survivors of Peter Donald Lambrecht. I am the son of Lt. James M. Brown, radar operator, that went down with Lt. Col. Lambrecht. Would be glad to hear from anyone else who remembers my father.
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| Current Message 3 - July 11, 2007 |
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Entry: 61593
VMF(N)-513 Marine Night Fighter Sqdn 513 |
Looking for old friends |
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Garry Cleveland wrote on 2007-07-11 11:35:49.0
Comments: Any old friends out there.
Keywords: AKA Cleve, F7F-3N Fighter Aircraft, Korea 1952
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| Current Message 4 - June 25, 2007 |
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Entry: 61412
VMF(N)-513 Marine Night Fighter Sqdn 513 |
Thomas C. Rafferty |
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Stephen Rafferty wrote on 2007-06-25 22:41:14.0
Comments: My father was Thomas Rafferty. He was an Intercept Operator in VMF-513 during the Korean War. My brother and I would appreciate hearing from anyone who knew our dad as well as any other information on the squadron (during that time period) anybody would like to share, regardless of who it involved. Thanks.
Keywords: VMF-513, Thomas Rafferty
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| Current Message 5 - May 10, 2007 |
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Entry: 60949
VMF(N)-513 Marine Night Fighter Sqdn 513 |
DID ANYONE KNOW MY DAD, MAJ. EDMUND BERRY. HE WAS KIA WHILE FLYING NCAP ON 21 SEPT. 1951. |
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Edmund Berry wrote on 2007-05-10 10:17:40.0
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Keywords: My dad's nickname was Pappy. He flew with VMF(N)513 in Korea and from May 1948 until sometime in 1949. He also flew with Hq. Sq.33 Mag 33 out of El Toro from 1946 to 1947. He also flew with VMTB 233 from the USS Block Island from Oct. 1944 to Nov. 1945. Any anecdotes or stories would be appreciated.
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| Current Message 6 - February 28, 2007 |
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Entry: 60154
VMF(N)-513 Marine Night Fighter Sqdn 513 |
Looking for anyone who knew my uncle M/SGT. Cecil Scott Grier, Jr. who died in Korea in 1952 |
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Ralph Grier wrote on 2007-02-28 08:07:05.0
Comments: My uncle was the second crewman on the Skynight Fighter.Does any one have any information concerning the circumstances of his death.
V/R
Gy/Sgt. Ralph L. Grier, Jr. (Ret)
Keywords: VMF 513(N) KOREA 1952
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| Current Message 7 - June 19, 2006 |
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Entry: 57707
VMF(N)-513 Marine Night Fighter Sqdn 513 |
513 Corsair Still Lives!! |
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Bob Dahlberg wrote on 2006-06-19 09:07:15.0
Comments: The Mid-America Aviation Museum in Liberal, Kansas, has one of our old Corsairs, totally refurbished--in fact, it looks a lot cleaner than it ever did in Korea back in '50-'51. Bureau No. is 124447. Check your logbook--maybe you flew that airframe? I just went throught there and got pictures--if you want to see it, I'll email some--write me at dahlberg@ghvalley.net
Keywords: VMF(N)513, F4U-5N, K-1
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| Current Message 8 - June 18, 2006 |
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Entry: 57695
VMF(N)-513 Marine Night Fighter Sqdn 513 |
VMF (N) 513 Mag 11 & 12 !955-56 |
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Rudy Mayo wrote on 2006-06-18 12:06:58.0
Comments: I served with VMF(n)513 Mag 12 & 11 as a plane captain from Feb. 1955 to April 1956. Would like to hear from anyone who served with me during that time.
Keywords: Served at K6 Pyongtaek,Korea & NAS Atsugi,Japan (East Camp)Looking old friends especially for James C. Gibson from California.
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| Current Message 9 - November 25, 2005 |
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Entry: 54288
VMF(N)-513 Marine Night Fighter Sqdn 513 |
Looking for buddies .....(I am gene) Stick! |
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EUGENE Gomez wrote on 2005-11-25 21:12:37.0
Comments: I Gene I'm looking for any 513 menbers AUG.1950-1951OCT. (17 months) Retreat...Hell We Just Got Here! SEMPER FI
Keywords: Landed in Souel in 1950...Wanson airbase 1950...frozen choosen...landed at Inchon 1951. VMF 513...Test Pilots (Joe Linch)and any more
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| Current Message 10 - November 11, 2005 |
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Entry: 54046
VMF(N)-513 Marine Night Fighter Sqdn 513 |
513 flying nightmares |
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Warren Stevens wrote on 2005-11-11 00:00:00.0
Comments: My grandfather served in the Korean war and WWII, he is now 82 years old, and i would like anyone who served with him to contact him. This would mean so much to him.
Keywords: Warren Stevens, Nickname: steve friends:gibson
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| Current Message 11 - July 27, 2005 |
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Entry: 52302
VMF(N)-513 Marine Night Fighter Sqdn 513 |
looking for info on Capt Marvin Berg Pilot in korean war Mia 11/30/1950 |
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jennifer robinson wrote on 2005-07-27 00:00:00.0
Comments: I am looking for anyone who can give me any info on my grandfather. He was listed MIA 11-30-1950. He had freezing on his wings and went below to de-ice and the wingman flying with him states that was the last he saw of him. They have never found remains or his plane and this is all the info I really know at the present time. Again his name is Capt. Marvin L. Berg
Keywords: battle over choson res. 11/1950, F4U5N Corsair
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| Current Message 12 - July 13, 2005 |
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Entry: 52021
VMF(N)-513 Marine Night Fighter Sqdn 513 |
Looking for 513 Vets |
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Alan Carey wrote on 2005-07-13 00:00:00.0
Comments: Looking for vets to share their memories for a book on USMC/USN night fighter squadrons. I'm also interested in the circumstances concerning the death of 1st Lt. R.H. Lewis on 18 March 1951 as the result of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Keywords: VMF(N)-513, VMF (N)-542, Lt. R.H. Lewis
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| Current Message 13 - May 22, 2005 |
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Entry: 51022
VMF(N)-513 Marine Night Fighter Sqdn 513 |
William E. Lesage |
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Bill Lesage wrote on 2005-05-22 00:00:00.0
Comments: Hello,
I am the grandson of William E Lesage was serverd in Korea and was killed in action on 5/20/1951. Just looking for anyone who may remember him, and have any information to share. Thanks!
Keywords: MAG 12, First Marine Air Wing, VMFN 513 Night Fighter Squadron
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| Current Message 14 - February 20, 2005 |
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Entry: 49057
VMF(N)-513 Marine Night Fighter Sqdn 513 |
John W. Coffman, Lt. Col. (ret) |
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Mike Campbell wrote on 2005-02-20 08:04:02.0
Comments: My step-dad John W. Coffman, who flew 103 combat missions with VMF (N) 513 as a F4U5N pilot from Sept. 1950 to August 1951 lost his battle with cancer on Valentines day 2005. He was proud of his service with the Flying Nightmares and I figured if anyone served with him I would let them know. Semper Fi
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| Current Message 15 - February 5, 2005 |
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Entry: 48712
VMF(N)-513 Marine Night Fighter Sqdn 513 |
Emergency Landing Kimpo |
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LeRoy Pratt wrote on 2005-02-05 12:50:55.0
Comments: In early 1952 an F7F made apredawn emergency landing at Kimpo (K14) while I was on duty in the tower. The aircraft had struck a "cable trap" while on anight interdiction mission. The starbord engine was disabled from jammed cable wrapped over the wing and trailed 125 feet behind.((real spark show on landing. Cable that was caught in port engine slapped the cockpit with every revolution. The radar operator evacuated immediatly upon landing to assist crash/medics helping the injured pilot I'm not sure if this was a 513 or 514 aircraft but be pleased to know if anyone has further info on this matter.
Keywords: USAF Control Tower Operator
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| Current Message 16 - January 15, 2005 |
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Entry: 48161
VMF(N)-513 Marine Night Fighter Sqdn 513 |
Looking for friends of Neal A. Allen |
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Robert Allen wrote on 2005-01-15 10:02:39.0
Comments: Would like to know my dad`s envolvement with the F3D in Korea. I met a lot of the pilots at our home in Laguna Beach, CA before they were sent to Korea. I remember some stories he told me after they retured.They were all a very close family. I remember when they lost Cpt. Brown..it was a very sad time for our family.My dad Neal Allen passed away Jan. 16, 1991 Robert M. Allen
Keywords: 542 El Toro, F3D-2, Douglas rep., Korea
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| Current Message 17 - January 4, 2005 |
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Entry: 47908
VMF(N)-513 Marine Night Fighter Sqdn 513 |
Ron Mayes AIO |
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braxton bradford wrote on 2005-01-04 04:58:19.0
Comments: greetings and happy new year. looking for pictures and info on Ron Mayes, AIO. flew ca 1954. his jacket patch has squared-off wings and tail. best, braxton
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| Current Message 18 - January 3, 2005 |
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Entry: 47902
VMF(N)-513 Marine Night Fighter Sqdn 513 |
513 Vets |
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Alan Carey wrote on 2005-01-03 18:39:56.0
Comments: I'm an author with seven published books on USN and USMC-related aviation history. I'm looking for veterans who served with VMF(N)-513 between 1950-53 who can provide stories and/or photographs for a book on USN and USMC Night Fighter Operations of the Korean War.
Keywords: F4U-5N, F4U-5NL, F3D-2
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| Current Message 19 - January 3, 2005 |
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Entry: 47901
VMF(N)-513 Marine Night Fighter Sqdn 513 |
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Alan Carey wrote on 2005-01-03 18:38:06.0
Comments: I'm an author with seven published books on USN and USMC-related aviation history. I'm looking for veterans who served with VMF(N)-542 between 1950-51 who can provide stories and/or photographs for a book on USN and USMC Night Fighter Operations of the Korean War.
Keywords: VMF-542, F4U-5N, F4U-5NL, F7F-3
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| Current Message 20 - October 19, 2004 |
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Entry: 46370
VMF(N)-513 Marine Night Fighter Sqdn 513 |
Looking for Marine who served with my dad |
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Kristopher Stober wrote on 2004-10-19 13:02:44.0
Comments: I would like to know if anyone served with my dad Sgt Charles F. Stober. Flew in Korea on F-3D's(I think ?) and others which my memory is not as sharp as it used to be.....I miss my dad, which he passed in 1999...VERY Proud Marine and the best friend I had.........I have alot of his flight books and other items some of you might be interested in displaying within the association, some I will keep...Please reply to my email address...I'm still on active duty 28yrs +.......Thanks, and I thank you all for what you have done for the USA and our families
Keywords: VMF-513 & 533
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| Current Message 21 - September 12, 2004 |
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Entry: 45771
VMF(N)-513 Marine Night Fighter Sqdn 513 |
Looking for Friends of my father |
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Bill Goodall wrote on 2004-09-12 19:14:44.0
Comments: Unit:
Comments: I WOULD LIKE TO GET IN CONTACT WITH ANY ONE WHO MIGHT HAVE KNOWN MY FATHER, MSGT WILLIAM R. GOODALL LLL. LAST UNIT ASSIGNMENT VMF 513 MAG 12 1ST MAW.
MY EMAIL IS BGOODALL@THERIVER.COM
THANKS
BILL GOODALL
USAF VIETNAM VET 66-70
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| Current Message 22 - June 6, 2004 |
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Entry: 43593
VMF(N)-513 Marine Night Fighter Sqdn 513 |
Lt Col Peter D. Lambrecht |
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Joel Eddy wrote on 2004-06-06 12:11:41.0
Comments: Lt. Col Peter D. Lambrecht was my Dads C/O during World War Two.S/Sgt Horace M.( Mule ) Eddy. It is With Great Honor to remember Such a great man.God Bless Annie Lambrecht And Family Simper Fi. Joel V. Eddy and family.I only wish I could see a photo of Lt Col.Peter D. Lambrecht.That would Be a great Honor to me.Thanks Cpl.Joel V. Eddy USMC-1973-1977.
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| Current Message 23 - June 2, 2004 |
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Entry: 43453
VMF(N)-513 Marine Night Fighter Sqdn 513 |
Pictures F3D Skynight |
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Philippe Eickmayer wrote on 2004-06-02 16:33:47.0
Comments: Hello,
I'm a belgian modelist and I'm looking for pictures of the jets of the Marines and the Navy from 1945 to the beginning of the Viet-Nam War, especially from the Skynight. If somebody will share pictures with me, it will be very helpfull for my models.
Thanks in advance,
Philippe Eickmayer
PS : sorry for my english :-)
Keywords: Interested by jets of the USMC and the navy 1945-70
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| Current Message 24 - April 20, 2004 |
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Entry: 42483
VMF(N)-513 Marine Night Fighter Sqdn 513 |
1stMAW Reunion |
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RICHARD (DICK) Masters wrote on 2004-04-20 20:14:29.0
Comments: Anyone know if there are any reunions for 1st Marine Air Wing (Korean War)?
I'd like to attend one.
Semper Fi Dick Masters Former Sgt USMC MABS-33, MAG-33 Feb 52-Feb53
Keywords: MAG-33
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Master Sergeant William R. Goodall lll
On Sat, 28 Sep 1996
William Goodall Email address
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12995 N. Oracle Rd. #141-327
Tucson, AZ 85739
Telephone: 520-293-0250
Fax: 520-293-0229
Would like to find other Marines that might have known my Father, Master
Sergeant William R. Goodall lll. His last unit of assignment was VMF 513
MAG 12 1st MAW.
He was a radar operator on night fighters. I wold like very much to make
contact with others from that unit or other family members.
My email address is
Thanks
Bill Goodall
USAF vet of Vietnam 66-70
Thanks
James Brown, Capt
I am searching about the following person:
James Benjamin Brown USMC Serial # 028801 lost 30 May 1953, believed to
have been shot down on this date.
I am trying info one where and how James Brown was killed for his sister,
Ruth Shelton
17750 Co. Rd.277
Dolores, CO 81323
This is all the info I have at this time but hope to obtain more. I can
be contacted by e-mail at:
sniles58@aol.com .
Any help with this matter will be greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
Scott Niles
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Brown, James B. 28801
Unit VMF(N) 513, MAG12, 1MAW
MIA - Col Peter Lambrecht
From: partrid1@pilot.msu.edu
(Ken Partridge)
Subject: RE: KWP Guest Book Entry
Ken Partridge here, writing for my friend Anne....
Anne's father, Peter Lambrecht, was a Night Fighter in the Korean War
and is technically listed as killed in hostile action. We found his
record on your database. His family had him declared dead in 1959,
although no remains have ever been found. He dissapeared several years
earlier and was last known to be on an air recon. mission. So even
though he's listed as KIA, he was listed as MIA for a while. Anne has
never been able to find out more on his disappearance.
We think your home page project is a great idea, and are glad more
attention is now being given to MIA/POW's. Are there many more
resources for MIA families to search for information on the Internet
now?
Ken
---from KWP----Col Lambrecht was with VMF 513----
VMFN-513
On Wed, 14 Aug 1996
Note: Nov 5 1999 email address needs to be updated - ed
HAMR44@aol.com wrote:
Hello,
My stepfather was a Marine Corps fighter pilot In Korea in 1951-52.
He has many stories and observations of his combat experiences. He
flew Corsairs w/ a Night Fighter Squadron VMFN-513, the Flying
Nightmares. He flew ground attack missions at the Chosin resorvoir
during the Marines withdrawl plus over 100 night/day interdiction
missions throughout North/South Korea.
Please let me know if you are interested in any conversations with him.
He is a retired Lt. Col.
Regards,
Mike Campbell
More on Campbell
On Tue, 15 Dec 1998
Bob Dahlberg Email address wrote:
I wish I could find the following guy, though, as I am sure I knew his
father in law. We must have flown side by side. However, his entry is
very sketchy and even the squadron noted is incorrect. Do you have any
more data on people who enter stuff in your pages? His name is Mike
Campbell, but his email is no good and there are 40-50 Mike campbells in
the white page search.
Bob Dahlberg
On Wed, 18 Dec 1996
Update: 5 Nov 1999
Robert Dahlberg dahlberg@spot.colorado.edu wrote:
9718 Sugarloaf Road
Boulder, CO 80302
303 258 3098
VMF : VMF
Personal: Bob
Flew night fighters, from Inchon to July 51 with VMF(N) 542/513
Flew F7F's, and in the back seat was Sgt Byron Hall or Sgt Marty Lachow,
to whom I probably owe my ass for getting me back in one piece.
More re: Dahlberg
On Thu, 9 Apr 1998
Jon H Richardson Email address wrote:
Jon H Richardson
phone: (218) 798 2623
comments:
To Bob Dahlberg: Hi Bob, E-mailed you some months back Re. being in
542 back in 52/53 @ El Toro. Ran across an article in Flight Journal
Magazine called : Anecdotes of the VMF (N) 513, The Flying Nightmares.
It's by Joe Rychetnik who enjoyed Korea with 513. Interesting article
with some nice color pix of U birds, Tigercats, and Skynights. Don,t
know if you can get this on the news stand or not as I have been a
subscriber for some time and I can,t ever recall seeing an issue on the
news stand. It was in the June 1998 issue. Its an Air Age Pub and the
Web Page given is WWW.airage.com.
Take care and drop me a line somtime. Jon
MIA Search
On Mon, 10 Feb 1997
Ronhose@aol.com wrote:
I was with VMF (N) 513 attached to Marine Air Group 12 of the First
Marine Air Wing at Pyong-Taek (K-6) from April 1953 until May,1954.
I was looking for the records of two of my squadron mates,Westbrook and
Harrell who went MIA in July,1953.
Found Westbrooks record.This is the most worthwhile project on that
war that I've found.I also found a lady looking for info on my first
C.O. Peter D. Lambrecht who went MIA in 1952,and I found a kudo to
Byron Hall of VMF (N) 542 who was an instructor of mine at MCAS
Cherry Point,NC.I printed it out and am mailing it to him.
Lt. Richard A. Polen
On Sat, 11 Apr 1998
LEVIKING Email addresswrote:
NOTE FROM KWP: per USMC casualty office Lt. Polen was assigned
to VMFN 513. The KWP needs help from former unit mates to clarify.
I'm trying to find some information on the status of the following
serviceman who was missing in action in the Korean War. I have limited
information and anything to help me find out his status would be
appreciated!
This is my father-in law's brother.
name: Richard A. Polen
rank: Lt.
service:USMC Fixed Wing Pilot VMF 121 MAG11
idno:unknown
date of casulty: 10/17/50
On a flight from Kimpo airfield to Wonsan We are not certain if he died
or was taken hostage and later died or possibly is still alive.
1952
On Wed, 8 Jul 1998
Ken Cutts Email address wrote:
2116 Timber Drive
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
phone: 319 277 4417
fax: 319 273 8219
All Weather fighter Squadron
datein: 1950 dateout: 1952
comments:
Seeking information about reunions or individuals who served in VMF
Squadron 513 N; First Marine All Weather Fighters; Korea 1952.
Specifically, individuals serving with my brother Jack Cutts, Cpl.
USMC, (deceased,auto accident 1963).
Have huge collection of pictures and memoribilia willing to donate/share
with other 513N members.
Squadron Member
On Sat, 30 May 1998
"Jack T. Kio" Email address wrote:
I am very new at this. I heard about you from a class I was taking on
how to use the internet. The instructor was showing us how to use
search.
I asked him to look up VMF(n) 513 to my surprise he found Korean War
project, and about Col. Lambrecht and Capt. Brown. I wrote a letter to
Browns sister because I didn't know if I was useing the e - mail right.
I still don't, in fact untill you answered I didn't know if that
message went anyplace.
Thanks
Jack
Finding buddies
On Tue, 26 May 1998
Korean War Project Guest Email address wrote:
19700 Bridgewater Rd.
Salesville, OH 43778-9719
Telephone: 740-489-9026
Fax: 740-489-9026
Great site! Great information! Interested in anyone - Parris Island,
plt 6, 1948. Interested in those who served VMF 513 N in Korean War
Thanks,
Richard Applebee (S.Sgt. Ser #662603 - Korea 1950-1952)
(applebee3@juno.com)
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