New contact information for Co. Lambrecht's Kin

Comments: I am a friend of Anne Lambrecht, who is the daughter of Co. Peter Lambrecht. My E-mail address has changed, if anyone wishes to pass on messages to Co. Lambrecht's next of kin, please contact me at oberonkenobi@gmail.com

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I have lots of photos of squardon 513 Korea. Want 'em?,

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Keywords: Was in Korea in 1951 & 1952 as a PFC Marine infantry man and 1954 as a Staff Sgt.RIO. My pilot was a Lt. Mueller in the F3D-2.

In 513 from june 48 through march 1952

Comments: It was actually a kick, and it paid for my college and my commercial pilots license !!Semper Fi..If you remember me, my nickname was "Jeeber": Cantonese for prick !!

Keywords: went over in 1950,was stuck there until 1952.Wonsan,Masan,Yompo, various other airstrips.Staff Sgt, ordnance .Transferred to 214 in fall of 1951.(214 was headed back to El Toro)

rudy mayo

Comments: i want to get in touch with rudy mayo.entry no-57695. i talked with him on a e-mail you sent me but i dont knoww how to get in touch with him.my entry no is 67578.please help me.it is ok to give him my phone no and address or my e-mail address.

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Major William C. Mann

Comments: My dad was a night fighter in the Korean War and never talked about it. He's 91 now and in the final stages of dementia. My sister and brothers would love to hear from anyone who remembers my Dad. My brother Jeff has his flight log and we have pictures too.

Keywords: flying nightmares,VMF N 513

LOOKING FOR RUDY MAYO

Comments: I WOULD LIKE TO GET IN TOUCH WITH RUDY MAYO.ENTRY NUMBER 57695.WAS A GOOD FRIEND OF MINE

Keywords: STATIONED AT ATSUGI JAPAN 1955 TO 1957

LOOKING FOR VMF(N)-513 CONTACTS & DATA

Comments: My father, Joseph Joe Thompson, was a Marine aviator for 33 yrs and flew in World War II, Korea, and Viet Nam. In Korea he was a MSGT and assigned to VMF(N)-513 and flew in the F3D and F7F as an RO from June 1952 until early February 1953. I have his logbooks and during the Korean War he flew primary with a Major Martin but he also logged time with pilots named: Collins, Conley, Corvi, Dellamano, Kross, Matheson, Matthews, McKamy, Moore, Palfrey, Rushlow, and Schoner.

I am a retired military officer myself and my passionate hobby is flight simulation. I currently write aviation articles for a major online flight simulation site using a desktop simulator program to tell aviation related stories about various aircraft. Normally the stories are fictional but occasionally I write a true story; one such story was about the F3D Skyknight and a flight my father and Major Martin made in the aircraft across the US in April 1952 just before they deployed to Korea. Heres a link to that story: http://www.flightsim.com/cgi/kds?$=main/feature/f3d.htm.

Im currently in the preliminary planning stages of several new articles and one is planned to cover flying a VMF(N)-513 F7F Tigercat in Korean from Kunsan during the period my father was in-country. I plan to also include the F3D in this story.

Anyone with information regarding the actual mission techniques & the crew's cockpit interaction employed by the Flying Nightmare in these two aircraft in Korea in 1952 is encouraged to contact me.

I would also love to hear from anyone who knew my father in Korea or knew one of the pilots that may have flown with my father during that period.

Joe Thompson

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Night Fighter Pilots and Radar Operators

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.

squadron members vmnf-513

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Keywords: bob hamilton,bill schomers., capt. hobart.,m/sgt goodall., maj simonds -c.o. 513 1951 ==1952

Looking For Family of Col. Peter Donald Lambrecht - Peter and Ann Lambrecht

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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Looking for old friends

Comments: Any old friends out there.

Keywords: AKA Cleve, F7F-3N Fighter Aircraft, Korea 1952

Thomas C. Rafferty

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

DID ANYONE KNOW MY DAD, MAJ. EDMUND BERRY. HE WAS KIA WHILE FLYING NCAP ON 21 SEPT. 1951.

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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.

Looking for anyone who knew my uncle M/SGT. Cecil Scott Grier, Jr. who died in Korea in 1952

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

513 Corsair Still Lives!!

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

VMF (N) 513 Mag 11 & 12 !955-56

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.

Looking for buddies .....(I am gene) Stick!

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

513 flying nightmares

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

looking for info on Capt Marvin Berg Pilot in korean war Mia 11/30/1950

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

Looking for 513 Vets

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

William E. Lesage

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

John W. Coffman, Lt. Col. (ret)

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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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

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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

looking for war buddies

Comments: looking for anyone who served in vmfn513, from 7/51-8/51. vmf212 carrier duty uss rendova 9/51-12/51. vmf212 badoeng straits 12/51-2/51. vmf 215 korean campaign from 2/52-3/52. in ordance. aes 46 cherry pt. north carolina 7/48-6/51. like to hear from anyone who served at these times and knows of any reunions. please notify me at this e-mail address- sanman.mac@verizon.net this is my grandsons address.

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MSGT Don W. Koontz

Comments: Looking for any information regarding my Uncle Don's service. Flying Nightmares?? What pilots did he fly with? Friends and unit members names. Are there any photos of this unit? Any info please.

Keywords: VMF 513 N MAG 12 1st Marine Air Wing MIA March 2, 1951 F7F-3N Tigercat Radar Observer

Looking for information on my dad!

Comments: My dad was James W. Hernden, MIA 6/29/51. He was a member of 513 VMF (N) Sqdn 1MAW. Have very little info other than he was shot down over water in Korea. Looking for friends of his to give me some information. THank you!

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Night Ordnance VMFn513; 1952-53

Comments: I served with the Flying Nightmares from April 1952 until April(?) 1953. I was a member of the night ordnance crew, and designed the "Night Ordnance" patch that we wore at the time. It had the same background as the regular squadron patch, but the figure was one of the cartoon crows popular at the time, Jeckell, diving down with a cigar in his beak, and carrying two bombs in his claws. I still have mine. I have a few photos of the night crew and of the aircraft. We were in Kunsan, K8, with MAG-33. I never knew it was transfered to MAG-12. I remember the flare planes, we called them Fat Face, and we appropriated a few of their flare chutes to have "silk sheets" on our bunks! It was the best chow I ever had while in the Corps! Our Mess Sgt. made deals with the Air Force cooks, they loved anything Marine, and we had steak so often we began complaining! You walked in the mess hall, picked your raw steak, (huge!) and walked to the cook at the gridle you chose, Rare, Medium or Well done! The SOS was ground steak! I should have extended my tour, but my Dad was too worried and I didn't want to make him suffer any more. I'd love to hear from any of my old buddies.

Keywords: Sgt. K.G. Brown; TSgt. Price; MSgt. Farmer Ordnance NCOIC); Sgt. Dewey; Sgt. "Shortman"; Capt. Freeman, are all I remember at this time.

Marine M.I.A. Sergeant James V. Harrell

Comments: Ted - went bck and got the entire info on this, which may make it to your list too late to be an alert to anyone in terms of letting those who may have known this gentleman make arrangements to be at his furneral on 2/1/02. In any event, here is the entire posting from Sgt. Grit's Newsletter --

BODY OF MARINE FOUND.........................................

The body of Marine M.I.A. Sergeant James V. Harrell has recently been found in South Korea and identified using dental records, his dog tags,and a map.

"Red"Harrell and I were students together at Airborne Intercept Operator school at MCAS Cherry Point,North Carolina in 1952.

We went to Korea together in 1953 to serve as radar operators on Douglas F3D-2 "Skynight" night fighters as members of Marine All Weather Fighter Squadron 513 the "Flying Nightmares".

Red and his pilot,Captain Brown,disappeared while returning to their base at K-8 (Kunsan,South Korea) and were declared missing in action May 30,1953.

As you and your members might expect,our inability to recover the remains of our fellow Marines so that proper burial honors could be rendered has grated on all of us who served with these two fine men.

Now,the remains of Sergeant James V. "Red" Harrell will be interred at Arlington National Cemetery on February 1, 2002 at 1500 hours.

I urge all Marines and former Marines who live in the Washington, D.C. area to attend the burial ceremony for this fallen warrior out of respect to his family.

I'd appreciate it if you choose to spread the word to those on your mailing list.

Ron Stout Former S/Sgt USMC VMF(N) 513 Mag 33 & Burien,WA.

MAG 12 1st MAW 1953-54"

It almost is hard to imagine that we would still be having remains found and recovered this many years later, but even those of us who never knew "Red" Harrell are relieve dthat he's finally home.

Martha

Keywords: MIA Korea

MAXE AND HALFORD

Comments: my father A.F.Benkendorfer is in search of members from vmf513 when he was aboard the uss saidor in 1946 two of the crew he recalls bobby p. maxe and bobby d. halford anyone with information please e-mail thank you in advance

Keywords: A.F.Benkendorfer marines aboard uss saidor 1946

Son of VMF53 SSgt

Comments: My father, who passed away in 1964 when I was ten, was a crew chief in Korea with the Flying Nightmares. As might be imagined, I never got a chance to hear about his war experiences in Korea.

If anyoine reading this post recalls Ted D. Wells frokm Tullahome, TN, I would relish a chance to communicate with you about the unit's activities during the Korean conflict.

TIA to all respondents

Keywords: Ted D Wells

Update

Comments: It is with great sadness that I have to notify everyone that my father, Sstg. Lloyd H. Lewis, passed away on 8-18-01. He was a RO in VMF(N)-513 from 1950-1953. He flew in the F7F3N Tigercat and the F3D Skynight. Dad was 70 years old. He was married to my mom for 39 years. I have 3 brothers and 1 sister. Lloyd had 6 grand childern. He retierd from Delco Electronics in 1998 after 33 years of service. Dad went to his Marine Corp reunions every year. He will be greatly missed.

Keywords: VMF(N)-513,F7f,F3d,Lloyd,Lewis

PHOTO'S FOR F4U-5N RESTORATION

Comments: Looking for help with photos or contacts with a Corsair Restoration project, F4U-5N. We're wanting to place this aircraft in the markings reflecting VMF(N)513 "Flying Nightmares" during Korea, based out of Wonsan/Kimpo, with the # 14 which we know would have flown with the squadron. The customer wants to use #14 on his A/C, so we were looking for photos, pilots, crews of this numbered A/C during this period. Please contact me at any time. Thank You! Respectfully, John Lane (Airpower Unlimited)

Keywords: VMF(N)513, F4U-5N, Restoration, Aircraft #14 from the "Flying Nightmares" Korea, Wonsan/Kimpo

APQ-35 radar system

Comments: I work for the Historical Electronics Museum and am currently doing research on the APQ-35 radar system, which was used in the F3D Skyknights during the Korean War. Any information about the radar would be much appreciated. Thanks!

Keywords: APQ-35, F3D Skyknight, radar

Flying Nightmares

Comments: It was explained to me why we were fighting in Korea before I was sent there. I think it was one of the most important thing this country ever did during the post WW11 Period. If we had not of gone there, I think the communists would have taken over the entire area. I blieved in what I was doing and am glad and proud to have served.

Keywords: RO in VMF(N)-513 from Sept. 1952 until June 1953.

VMF(N)513 Nightfighter Squadron

Comments: The best Fighter Squadron and pilots in the Corps! An honor to have served with the best! "SEMPER FI"

Keywords: Stanley Wojcieski (SKI) Milwaukee, Wi. Best friend in Korea.

Re John Flynn and Irving Shaknov

Comments: I am trying to track down information on the civilian analyst who was shot down with John P. Flynn on 14 May 1952. Any help is sorely appreciated. I also have info on this incident and would be happy to provide what i can to anyone who needs it.

Keywords: Flynn, Shaknov

Re John Flynn and Irving Shaknov

Comments: I am trying to track down information on the civilian analyst who was shot down with John P. Flynn on 14 May 1952. Any help is sorely appreciated. I also have info on this incident and would be happy to provide what i can to anyone who needs it.

Keywords: Flynn, Shaknov

NEW WEB SITE POSTED

Comments: I have co-designed a Web site describing my research project on Marine Corps POWs in the Korean War. I am especially interested in hearing from ex-Korean War POWs. Please visit my site at http://www.dwu.edu/programs/His/korea/index.htm

Sean Flynn, Ph. D.

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Looking for information on Heyliger

Comments: Howard flew the F7F, 513 VMF, 1 MAW, KIA 12/15/1953, VMF (N) 513 Mas 12, 1stmaw, if you knew or know him, please contact me at any time.

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ANYONE WITH INFORMATION/STORIES ABOUT JOHN P. FLYNN, JR., AKA 'CHIEF' FLYNN AND PAT FLYNN, VMF 513N

Comments: I am researching the life of my father, J. P. Flynn, who was shot down on May 14, 1952, while serving with 513. He spent sixteen months in POW camp. Served in the Corps until 1966. I am particularly interested in those who remember my father, who might describe the experience of night flying the F7, as well as anyone who might have experienced POW camp with my father. Thank you.

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Sorry Mistake

Comments: Sorry. I was in VMF(N) 513 in 1952-53 and not 1951-52

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VMF(N)513

Comments: Would like to find out if you can still get the Flying Nightmare shoulder patches we had in Korea. I would like to hear from some wh were there when I was. 1951-1952. Col. Lambrecht was my C.O. when I checked in. Homer G. Hutchinson and half of the guys from Vero Beach of WWII were there also by the time I Left.

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Looking For anyone who knew Bernie Stadler

Comments: Vmf 513 N K-1 korea F-7f and f4u radar technitician

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VP-28 Lamplighters

Comments: Would like to contact any one from VMF-513 from that period. We were home based at Itami Air Base, Itami, Japan, but kept a detachment of three (3) planes at K-1, Pusan for flare dropping missions. We are planniong a squadron reunion this Oct in Las Vegas, Nv., & would be interested in having members of VMF-513 attend. Our CO, CDR C. S. Minter, Jr., retired as a VADM & has attended squadron reunions in 1995 & 1997, & we are hopeful that he will attend this year.

Keywords: Navy Patrol Squadron VP-28 PRIVATWEERS, flew flare dropping missions from K-1 for VMF-513 from Jul to Dec 1951. We were known as the "LAMPLIGHTERS"

Old friends.

Comments: I was with VMF-513 from 7/51 to 7/52 and did radar maintenance of the F4U5N's in VMF-513. Would like to hear from any Marines of that frame that I knew.

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VMF(N)542/513 KOREA FROM 9/50-7/51

Comments: VMF(N)542/513 IN KOREA FROM 9/50-7/51

FLEW F7F NIGHT FIGHTERS, IN THE BACK SEAT WAS SGT BYRON HALL OR SGT MARTY LACHOW, WHO WERE RESPONSIBLE FOR ME GETTING BACK IN ONE PIECE.

lOOKING FOR CURRENT ADDRESS ON jOHN nELSON sCHWAB, son of Jim Nelson, 542 Korea F7F pilot--he is looking for info on his dad and I have some, but his email has gone away.

Just a note to let you know I have moved to a ranch in So. CO. and have new email address. Still interested in hearing from you 542/513 Korea '50-'51 guys

Keywords: F7F Chosin Nightmares

My Father

Comments: My dad is Lloyd Lewis and he served in Korea as a radar operator in VMF(N)-513, flying in F7F Tigercats and F3D jets (I don't know the nickname). My dad is still alive and lives in Indiana. He dosen't have a computer though. I am sure he would be interested in comunicating with any members of the Marine Corp Night Fighters. I am going to show him how to use E-mail on my computer, so E-mail me if you want to write him.

Keywords: Lloyd Lewis, F7F Tigercat, F3d

Looking for Capt. Gillette

Comments: I would like to locate Capt. Robert Gillette USMCR or anyone who may have known my father. They where shot down on 12Oct1951.Somewhere in North Korea. Capt. Gillette was captured and held as a POW until the end of the war. He returned to his home in Springfield, MA and shared his home coming with the family of his Radar operator.Any information would be apprecated.

Bob If you are out there please call me. I have some news for you.Thank you all for making me proude to say that I to was a Marine. Semper Fi

Keywords: I am looking for anyone who may have known my Father, M/Sgt Julius Gene Harrington USMC 3838339 VFM 513, MAG 33 KIA 12 Oct 1951

1950-1951

Comments: Was a an electronics repairman on the Corairs, F4U5NLs, and F7 Tigercats in Korea. Have been contacted to attend VMF(N)513 50th reunion in San Diego CA prior to the Chosin Few reunion this Dec 2000

Keywords: NATTC, Memphis,TN, Electronics school 1948-49 Hq FMAW, ElToro, MCAS !949-50 VMF(N)513, Korea 1950-51 VMF 232, El Toro MCAS 1951-52

Harold Dudugjian

Comments: lOOKING FOR VETS WHO KNEW MY FATHER "DUD" . HE FLEW WITH CAPT. PHILLIPS AND CAPTAIN RUSSELL STONEMAN IN F7F TIGERCATS KOREA . KILLED SEPT 29,1955 ATSUGI JAPAN WITH CAPTAIN ORAL REED IN F3D SKYNIGHT

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VMF(N)-513

Comments: My father is Ben Paxton, who was a radar technician with VMF(N)-513 near the end of the Korean War. I suspect he'd be pleased to hear from any of his friends of that time, so any vets of the Flying Nightmares who knew my dad please e-mail me and we'll surprise him.

Keywords: VMF(N)-513, Flying Nightmares, K-8

Captain Donald W. Dorn - KIA - Son Seeks info

Comments: I am searching for anyone who knew or knew of my Dad. Capt. Donald W. Dorn. He was KIA 29 Oct 1951. He recieved his Captain's bars and a DFC posthumously. We have never learned the circumstances surrounding his death or the reason for the promotion and DFC.

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Looking for Anthony Palladino

Comments: Lived in the San Francisco area in 1951

Keywords: same as above

Daughter of Col. Peter Lambrecht - MIA

Comments: My father was Col. Peter Lambrecht USMC. I am looking for any info or contacts that can help me in my investigation into my fathers KIA/MIA status.

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ABIESON@AOL.COM

Comments: I'd like to contact anyone who knew my father, Captain Lote Thistlethwaite and/or has information concerning his death.

Thanks.

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Father KIA - William R. Goodall

Comments: TRYING TO FIND INFO ABOUT MY FATHERS UNIT. HE WAS MIA/KIA MARINE AIR. WOULD LIKE TO TRY AND LOCATE INFO ON TYPE OF AIRCRAFT HE WAS ON AND POSSABLE LINKS TO OTHERS HE KNEW. ANY HELP IS APPRECIATED. IM VIET VET AIR FORCE SPECIAL OPS AIR CREW. THANKS

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513 MAG 12 1ST MAW - Father - KIA

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

Keywords: William R. Goodall MSG USMC