Emergency Landing Kimpo

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

Looking for friends of Neal A. Allen

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

Ron Mayes AIO

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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513 Vets

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

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

Looking for Marine who served with my dad

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

Looking for Friends of my father

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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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Lt Col Peter D. Lambrecht

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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Pictures F3D Skynight

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

1stMAW Reunion

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

Finding friends

Comments: I previously had a note on this site looking for friends from 513. I have moved recently and this is an update of my address, e-mail and phone numbers.

Keywords: VMF(n)513 - Aug 51 - Aug 52, APS-19 radar tech.

Squadron mates?

Comments: I'm in contact with a goodly number of 513 squadron mates..(We're disappearing rapidly)Get in touch..We can drink an Asahi and converse by e-mail/I may know of some that you haven't heard from, and you might do the same for me.Semper Fi

Keywords: Nickname "Jeeber"/Itami,Wonsan,Yonpo,Itami,backto S korea,various strips/transfer to 214 Aug '51,El Toro dec 51.-Mar'52-College/F6F (n), F4U 5NL,F7F, F4U4B

VMF 513 (N)

Comments: Looking for any Marine Veteran of VMF-214 Unit: VMF(N) 513......Flying Nightmares (1950/51...not sure of dates) Duties: Aircraft Maintenance, Crew Chief and Rifleman (M-2 Carbine) I plan to go through my old paperwork and pictures and may be able to supply pictures and information for your efforts and to help others who are seeking pictures and names etc. I will gladly welcome any communications from anyone who may remember me or the times before VMF(N) 513 moved south to Kusan AFB and the first months at "Beautiful Kunsan by the Sea".

Keywords: USS Point Cruz, USS Rendova

Daughter of Allen R. Semb

Comments: My father was Allen R. Semb, who retired from the Marine Corps in 1970. He flew Corsairs with VMF(N)-513 (I think) in Korea. He received the Distinguished Flying Cross for actions in Korea. My dad never was one to talk about anything he did while in the Marine Corps, and we -- my mom, Ruth, and his three daughters -- know very little about his life in the Marine Corps.

My father died on July 4, 2000. This week I found his "Flying Nightmares" patch and the letter from the Commandant giving him the DFC. Does anyone have any additional information about my dad? Does anyone know why he received the DFC?

Thanks.

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Want to know about Grandfather

Comments: I would like to know if anyone remembers my grandfather. He was KIA on Sept. 21, 1952 over Korea. That is about all I know of him. My father was very young when he died, so he doesn't remember much about him.I think he would like to hear about him. I would really appreciate anything. Thank you, Sandi Berry

Keywords: Maj. Edmund William Berry 513VMF(N) Squadron 1 MAW

1ST MAW, MAG12,K6(Pyongtaek)1954

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Billy Stratton

Comments: Would like to hear from anyone who has stories regarding MAJ William T. Stratton. My father-in-law is his cousin, and remembers Billy very well. Has photos also. Thanks

Keywords: First Radar shoot down

To Bob DAHLBERG

Comments: This for Bob DAHLBERG on Marty LACHOW. I am a good friend of Marty and served with him in VMCJ units.Today the 17th of February, I visited him at a hospital in Thousand Oaks Ca. Marty had blood clots in his leg and lungs and also developed pneumonia. He is doing well and is expected to be released in about four days.Visiting Marty with me was General Art BLOOMER and Bob BECKER An RIO from 513 in Korea.Marty retired from the Corps in 69 as a CWO4 and went to work for Gruman aircraft. If you would like additional info on Marty let me know. Lots to tell Duke STEINKEN

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VMF(n)513

Comments: I discovered this website by searching for Korean War info. I saw three names of guys I served with and would like to hear from anyone from the electronics shop during the period I was there

Keywords: APS-19 radar techincian in VMF(n)513 from Aug 1951 to Aug 1952

VMF(AW)513 Korea 1952/53

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Brother of Marion S.(Steve) Haviland

Comments: My brother,flew in the backseat of the Tigercat in VMF-513. As I remember his telling,his Captain ordered him to bail out after their plane took fire.My brother survived,and was picked up by a helicopter in N.Korea the next day. His Captain did not have time to bail out,and I don't know if his body was recovered. My brother lived in Garden Grove CA and passed away in 1974. As I was only 12 or 13 when Korea happened,and did not know my brother well due too his service in WWII & Korea,I cannot provide much helpful in-formation. Thank you for letting me talk too you.

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Albert Wehner

Comments: Looking for anyone who served with my dad, Albert Wehner,who was a navigator. He is deceased, but mom still alive, wishing to correspond with anyone who served with him.

Keywords: VMF-513 in Korea, Cherry point, NC, El Toro, Atsugi

USMC F7F Tigercat Squadrons

Comments: I'm Alan C. Carey, an author of several books on USN and USMC Aviation. I'm searching for veterans who served with USMC Squadrons that flew the F7F Tigercat. The purpose is to include information and photos for a book on USMC Tigercat Squadrons.

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Captain James B Brown

Comments: Found SGT Grits newsletter, and found the article. I also read the complete story about how they found Sgt Harrel on the beach in South Korea. Wondering if my Uncle Decided to ditch the plain?

I would like Ron Stout's email address so I can talk to him about my uncle JB.

James Brown brownjaml@hotmail.com

Keywords: SkyKnights, F3D-2, VMF513, James B Brown, Captain, Missing

Capt James B Brown

Comments: Just read a message posted from SGT Grit's newsletters that they found my uncle's RTO Sgt "Red" Harrel in South Korea. Could anyone please tell me if they found my uncle's remains, Capt James B Brown? They both vanished on a night mission over Korea. I have been able to piece together that he Radio'd in for clearance to land, but the Skyknight SGT Harrel, and my uncle JB were pioting failed to return.

I also want to know if they found the plane wreckage, and I would like to know how they found SGT Herral. ANy information would be greatly appreciated.

Sincerely,

James L Brown brownjaml@hotmail.com

P.S. I would also like to know how to get Sgt Grits newletter. Sarge seems to be on top of the things.

Keywords: Aircraft, skyknights, vmf513,james b brown, captain, capt