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Entry: 83094 VMF(N)-542 MARINE NIGHT FIGHTER SQDN 542	VMF-542 MARINE NIGHT FIGHTER SQDN. 542
ROLAND STRINGHAM wrote on May 22, 2012 City and State: BIG RIVER CA Unit: VFM 542 Service or Relationship: MARINE VETERAN Comments: My dad served as a marine during the of the Korean war. After, he moved on to Douglas Aircraft and worked on the C124, A4D, F4D, A3D, served as a private citizen on these aircraft for Douglas aircraft Co. aboard the USS Saratoga and USS Ticondaroga in the mid fifties. He is still alive. He has fond memories of these days and love airplanes to this day. Keywords: Kimpo airbase, Friends Beke Evans, Don Beebe

Entry: 82662 VMF(N)-542 MARINE NIGHT FIGHTER SQDN 542	MEMBERS ENTERING KOREA INCHON
I. MIKE CORONA JR wrote on April 3, 2012 City and State: ALBUQUERQUE NM Unit: VMF(N)542 Service or Relationship: MARINE VETERAN Comments: Keywords: F7F3N Tigercats, Kimpo, Wonson, Yon-po

Entry: 80385 VMF(N)-542 MARINE NIGHT FIGHTER SQDN 542	TECHNICAL SERGEANT JOHN
JOHN WERTZ wrote on September 15, 2011 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My grandpa served with VMF(N)-542 from Oct 1948 through the end of 1951. He was promoted from Staff Sgt to Technical Sgt during that time. He earned the specialties of Naval Aviation Observer and Airborne Intercept Operator. He served with the squadron in Korea from September 1950 into 1951 and flew in over 90 combat missions. He later died while a POW in Vietnam, so I'd like to learn more about him. If any of you knew him, I'd love to hear more about him. Thanks, John Wertz Keywords: Freddie, VMF(N)-542, RIO, F3D, F7F, radar

Entry: 80204 VMF(N)-542 MARINE NIGHT FIGHTER SQDN 542	MARINE NIGHT FIGHTER PILOT
VAL BAUGH wrote on August 31, 2011 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My father George Bezbezian, as I was a Marine Pilot on loan to the Navy testing radar in Korea just before being sent home dying from cancer age 30. This was 1950. Before that he was on Guam in same flight group as John Glenn, and in 1946 he was in Peking, China. Early 1940 was at Cherry Point, Parris Island, 1950s El Toro. I don't know which squadron, and wonder if anyone has any information for me. I have his photos, a flight book, flight suit and hemet and medals. During research for a book on parents. vbaugh@aol.com Keywords: Night Fighter Pilot 1946 China, Guam 1948, Cherry Point, 1949, Korea 1950, Bezbezian

Entry: 79831 VMF(N)-542 MARINE NIGHT FIGHTER SQDN 542	NOV '56-JUN '57
ALEXANDER COCALIS wrote on August 1, 2011 City and State: TALLAHASSEE FL Unit: VMF AW 542 Service or Relationship: MARINE VETERAN Comments: I was in the squadron for the 1st half of '57. The F3D was a dog and we lost several pilots and RO's. Keywords:

Entry: 76954 VMF(N)-542 MARINE NIGHT FIGHTER SQDN 542	DOING RESEARCH
JOE BAIRN wrote on November 27, 2010 City and State: Unit: I 3/9, L 3/7 '78-'82 Service or Relationship: MARINE VETERAN Comments: U.S. Marine Corps Operations in Korea mentions that VMF(N)513 had two F-82's that transfered to 542 when 513 returned to El Toro to train on F3D's. I haven't been able to confirm this through any other reference, can you? Would especially like to see a picture, or to get BuNo., side no. etc. I'm aso interested in all BuNo's modex from any MC aircraft. Will share what info I have. Thanks Keywords: F-82, Twin Mustang

Entry: 76135 VMF(N)-542 MARINE NIGHT FIGHTER SQDN 542	I WAS IN 542 IN EL TORO IN 54 AND 55
JOHN D. JONES wrote on September 12, 2010 City and State: SUGAR LAND TX Unit: VMF (N) 542 Service or Relationship: MARINE VETERAN Comments: I WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM SOME OF MY OLD BUDDYS... Keywords: JET F3D

Entry: 74222 VMF(N)-542 MARINE NIGHT FIGHTER SQDN 542	SGT JAMES ROBERT BARNHART VMF-542, MARCH 52-DEC. 1953, BASED AT EL TORO
JAMES BARNHART wrote on April 4, 2010 City and State: Unit: VMF-542 Service or Relationship: MARINE VETERAN Comments: Plane Captain on F7F's from March '52-Dec. '53. Recall Vincent Lerma, Staff Sgt. McGlaughlin, Carpenter, Parsons Keywords: F7F, Vincent Lerma, Staff SGT McGlaughlin(Mac), Carpenter, Parsons,

Entry: 73722 VMF(N)-542 MARINE NIGHT FIGHTER SQDN 542	VMF (AW) 542 EL TORO, CALIF
RICHARD STANDLEY SR. wrote on February 26, 2010 City and State: VANCOUVER WA Unit: VMF (AW) 542 Service or Relationship: MARINE VETERAN Comments: Would like to hear from any old friends from 542 from the years 56-57-58. Keywords: F3D - worked on flight line as plane-captain and later check-crew (6412)mos

Entry: 73132 VMF(N)-542 MARINE NIGHT FIGHTER SQDN 542	I WAS IN 542 AND 513 IN 54,55,AND 56
JOHN JONES wrote on January 14, 2010 City and State: SUGAR LAND TX Unit: VMF (N)542 - VMF (AW)513 Service or Relationship: MARINE VETERAN Comments: I sure would enjoy hearing from some of my ole Buddies. Keywords: F3D VMF(n)542 Flying NightMares El Toro St Anna Calif. 1954-1955 F3D VMF(AW)513 Atsugi, Japan 1955-1956

Entry: 73127 VMF(N)-542 MARINE NIGHT FIGHTER SQDN 542	JOHN D. JONES
JOHN JONES wrote on January 14, 2010 City and State: SUGAR LAND TX Unit: MARINE SQD. VMF(N) Service or Relationship: MARINE VETERAN Comments: Was anyone in the marine sqd. vmf(N) 542 in Eltoro marine air staion in 1954. Just trying to connect with old friends. JDJones Keywords: 542 in Eltoro marine air staion in 1954.

Entry: 70264 VMF(N)-542 MARINE NIGHT FIGHTER SQDN 542	HARTLEY-LEVENSON-GORCYZCA
ALVAN ELLIOTT LEVENSON wrote on May 23, 2009 City and State: MANOMET MA Unit: Service or Relationship: MARINE VETERAN Comments: I have a snapshot of Hartley, Levenson, and Gorcyzca taken in Hawaii in 1956 or 1957 Keywords: I have a snapshot of Hartley, Levenson, and Gorcyzca taken in Hawaii in 1956 or 1957

Entry: 69992 VMF(N)-542 MARINE NIGHT FIGHTER SQDN 542	VMF(N)-542 A.K.A. VMF(AW)-542
ROBERT ALBERT wrote on April 26, 2009 City and State: SUN CITY AZ Unit: VMF(N)-542 Service or Relationship: MARINE VETERAN Comments: Wondering if anyone I knew is still alive. I joined the electronic shop in 1954 at El Toro. Stopped by in 1960 with my wife but the squadron had moved to Japan. The name on my coffee cup was REBEL. I still have it. I don't have a southern accent anymore. Keywords: Bob Albert "REBEL" in the electronic shop

Entry: 69280 VMF(N)-542 MARINE NIGHT FIGHTER SQDN 542	OLD GUY FROM 1946 TO 1947
WILLIAM TUTHILL wrote on February 26, 2009 City and State: SOUTH PLAINFIELD NJ Unit: VMF(N) 542 Service or Relationship: MARINE VETERAN Comments: I WAS A MEMBER OF VMF(N) 542 FROM AUG. 1946 TILL MAY 1947, STATIONED IN MARINE AIR STATION MIRAMAR , SAN GIEGO. AT THAT TIME WE WERE A NIGHT FIGHTER-PILOT- TRAINING SQUADRON, FLYING F6F HELLCATS. I WAS A PLANE CAPTAIN. WHEN I FOUNDOUT WHY RECAPPED TIRES COULD NOT BE USED ON THE PLANES, IT MADE THE WHEEL TOO BIG FOR THE WHEEL WELL, I WAS PUT IN CHARGE OF THE SQUADRON TIRE SHOP. (EASY JOB). WE WERE ASSIGNED TO THE USS BOXER AT THE TIME.THE SQUADRON SENT OUT 12 PILOTS AND THEIR PLANES TO QUALIFY AS CARRIER PILOTS . WE GOT BACK 9 PLANES. Keywords:

Entry: 64259 VMF(N)-542 MARINE NIGHT FIGHTER SQDN 542	VMF-542 VETS
JIM SAVAGE JR. wrote on February 11, 2008 City and State: WOLFEBORO NH Unit: VMA-542 Service or Relationship: MARINE VETERAN Comments: I'm looking for anyone who served with VMF(N),VMF(AW),or VMFA-542. I served with VMA-542 metalshop from 88-91 and was in Desert Storm. I want to get a reunion together for all former Tigers. I know the 75th anniversary of the squadron is still nine years away but I figure if I start now then it will make the planning easier. I would like to see something before then and that is why I'm looking for all former members. Please contact me so we can get this put together. Keywords:

Entry: 63001 VMF(N)-542 MARINE NIGHT FIGHTER SQDN 542	TAD TO 542
LOUIS BANUELOS wrote on November 13, 2007 City and State: PHOENIX A Unit: SMS-33 Service or Relationship: MARINE VETERAN Comments: I was TADed to 542 because I had worked on F7Fs (VMF-N-533). My parent Squadron was SMS-33 (Marine Service Squadron 33, We Called it Secret squadron 33!). The Main thing I rememberis a shot up B-29 was headed for the oops end of the runway the pilot ground looped it,and wiped out 4of our F7s. The wing of the 29 hit the tails of the planes and twisted the fuselages. resulting parts galore! for the other 4 F7s.We were angery until we found out they had wounded aboard the 29. Aircraft you can replace, lives no. I can't recall what month this occured but it was late 1950. Keywords: Pancho-- Al Alcaro And afew others Ican't remember

Entry: 61155 VMF(N)-542 MARINE NIGHT FIGHTER SQDN 542	FIGHTER SQDN VMF213
WILLIAM TUTHILL wrote on May 29, 2007 City and State: SOUTH PLAINFIELD NJ Unit: VMF 213 - VMF542(N) Service or Relationship: MARINE VETERAN Comments: IF I HAD STAYED IN THE CORPS I WOULD HAVE BEEN IN ONE OF THE FIRST MARINE UNITS INTO KOREA. Keywords: I WAS IN VMF 213 ON GUADALCANAL, MARCH 1943 -OCTOBER 1943. WE CAME BACK TO THE STATES AND WERE REASIGNED TO TRAINING SQDS. I WENT TO MECH SCHOOL IN MEMPHIS, TN. THEN WAS ASSIGNED TO VMF 314 IN JAPAN. THEN REOGANIZED THE AIR GROUP. TRANSFERED TO VMF 224 TILL 7/44, THEN TO VMF542(N) TILL MAY 1947. THEN OUT.

Entry: 58065 VMF(N)-542 MARINE NIGHT FIGHTER SQDN 542	NEW EMAIL, IF INTERESTED
BOB DAHLBERG wrote on July 11, 2006 City and State: RYE CO Unit: VMF(N) 542 -513 Service or Relationship: MARINE VETERAN Comments: Still kicking around--in contact with Marty Lachow, Geo Cullins, etc, from our vacation in Korea 8/50-7/51. Just wanted to publish my revised email. Keywords: VMFN542, VMFN513, F7F-3N,

Entry: 56647 VMF(N)-542 MARINE NIGHT FIGHTER SQDN 542	MY FIRST SQUADRON OUT OF PISC
JOHN DARRACOTT wrote on April 12, 2006 City and State: BOTHELL WA Unit: VMF(N)-542 AT ELTORO Service or Relationship: MARINE VETERAN Comments: Keywords: My first assignment out of PISC in Aug 1952 was VMF(N) 542 at El Toro. I was a hard charging PFC 0100 File Clerk. I went on to spend about half of my career in aviation and loved every minute of it. Even had the good fortune to serve in HMX-1, MAG-16 in Danang, MARTD Seattle, 1stMAW in Iwakuni, MCAS El Toro

Entry: 55778 VMF(N)-542 MARINE NIGHT FIGHTER SQDN 542	VMF(N) 542
CHARLES PARKER JR. wrote on February 17, 2006 City and State: HAYES VA Unit: VMF(N)542 Service or Relationship: MARINE VETERAN Comments: I was in VMF(N)542 from 1952 till 1954 I would like to say hello to "Buck" Rogers Keywords:

Entry: 54844 VMF(N)-542 MARINE NIGHT FIGHTER SQDN 542	MEMBER VMF(N)-542
JOHN DARRACOTT wrote on December 26, 2005 City and State: BOTHELL WA Unit: VMF(N)-542 Service or Relationship: MARINE VETERAN Comments: Wish to hear from 542 members. I was a clerk in the Squadron office from Sept 52 through Dec 53. Our SgtMaj was SgtMaj Brooke, Adjutant was Captain White. We had a couple of El Toro Football players in the squadron - Riggs and Allen Rizer. Admin Chief was Sgt Lorch. I also worked at the E-Club at night cleaning off tables. Robert Rogers if you see this drop me a note as I remember you well. I made the Corps a career and retired in 76 as a Major. Keywords:

Entry: 47903 VMF(N)-542 MARINE NIGHT FIGHTER SQDN 542	542 VETS
ALAN CAREY wrote on January 3, 2005 City and State: ROUND ROCK TX Unit: Service or Relationship: - 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: F4U-5N, F4U-5NL, F7F-3

Entry: 41325 VMF(N)-542 MARINE NIGHT FIGHTER SQDN 542	USMC VMFN 542 NIGHT FIGHTERS WORLD WAR II
ARLENE REVIELLO NORBERG wrote on February 27, 2004 City and State: Unit: 542 NIGHT FIGHTERS Service or Relationship: - Comments: My dad now turning 91 was in the 542nd in World War II on Okinawa approximately 1944 or 1945 to 1946. I am looking for some photos or movies I could transfer to DVD. He's wanting to tell his great grandchildren of his experiences. He was an aircraft mechanic that kept you great guys in the air. Would love info if you know any others that go back farther than Korea. God Bless. Keywords:

Entry: 40758 VMF(N)-542 MARINE NIGHT FIGHTER SQDN 542	JIM NELSON, CAPTAIN USMC
JOHN NELSON SCHWAB wrote on February 10, 2004 City and State: LAKE FOREST IL Unit: VMF 542 Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Comments: My father, Jim Nelson, was a USMC Captain who was lost in a combat mission on March 1-2, 1951 while flying an F-7F. He continues to be listed as MIA. I never knew my dad. I am interested in learning more about him from those who remember him. Keywords: James W. Nelson, MIA March 1-2, 1951, F-7F pilot

Entry: 38980 VMF(N)-542 MARINE NIGHT FIGHTER SQDN 542	WRITNG A DATED BOOK-VMF-542 KOREA
DAVID LARSON wrote on December 5, 2003 City and State: TAYLOR AZ Unit: USMC VMF(N)-542 1950-1952 Service or Relationship: MARINE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I kept a diary and did take pictures. I am, at present, finishing the project. The events and dates are correct. Bent rudder pictures and many others during that time at Kimpo, Korea. Went in just after the Inchon Invasion. I am going to try to enhance some group pictures. Would not mind E-Mail. Dave Larson USMC A. Discharged. Keywords: F7F-2N Tigarcat at El Toro and Kimpo

Entry: 32354 VMF(N)-542 MARINE NIGHT FIGHTER SQDN 542	UNIT CONTACTS
MARTY LACHOW wrote on February 26, 2003 City and State: THOUSAND OAKS CA Unit: VMF(N)542/513 Service or Relationship: MARINE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Any other 542/513 1950-51 folks around? Drop a line, etc. Keywords: Inchon through wherever 1950-51

Entry: 27772 VMF(N)-542 MARINE NIGHT FIGHTER SQDN 542	USMC F7F TIGERCAT SQUADRONS
ALAN CAREY wrote on August 22, 2002 City and State: ROUND ROCK TX Unit: Service or Relationship: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: 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. Keywords:

Entry: 25638 VMF(N)-542 MARINE NIGHT FIGHTER SQDN 542	INFO RE 542 AT EL TORO 51-53
ROBERT ROGERS wrote on May 21, 2002 City and State: BARTLESVILLE OK Unit: VMF(N)542 Service or Relationship: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: The squadron shipped out the F7Fs shortly after I came on board in spring of 1952, and began testing the F3D Skyknights. We lost some pilots and planes. I do not remember many names, but if there is anyone who was part of that time at El Toro, I would like to compare notes then and since. Captain Smith was in charge of my area, and I remember one name, Captain Burke. Burke crashed somewhere near the base (old Saddleback?). I remember him because I flew with him at least once. I enjoyed being up with the pilots when an RO was not available. We finally shipped a cadre of sixteen planes and crew to Korea in summer of 1953. I was too close to discharge to go. I had also just gotten married. I attended First Church of the Nazarene in Santa Ana. Keywords: Intelligence NCO

Entry: 25372 VMF(N)-542 MARINE NIGHT FIGHTER SQDN 542	ASTRONAUT WALTER CUNNINGHAM
JONATHAN STRICKLAND wrote on May 10, 2002 City and State: CHARLOTTE NC Unit: Service or Relationship: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: I am interested in any recollections regarding the service of Astronaut Walter Cunningham (Apollo 7) with either VMF-513 or 542 during the Korean War. I am especially interested in the types of aircraft he flew in combat (F4U, F7F, F3D?) Keywords: Astronaut Cunningham vmf 513 542

Entry: 11470 VMF(N)-542 MARINE NIGHT FIGHTER SQDN 542
JIM CURZON wrote on September 3, 2000 City and State: RIVERDALE GA Unit: VMF(N) 513 Service or Relationship: MARINE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: VMF(N) 513 Keywords:

Entry: 7693 VMF(N)-542 MARINE NIGHT FIGHTER SQDN 542	FATHER MIA
JOHN NELSON SCHWAB wrote on March 28, 2000 City and State: LAKE FOREST IL Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My father, Jim Nelson, was a USMC Captain who was lost in a combat mission on March 1-2, 1951 while flying an F-7F. He continues to be listed as MIA. I never knew my dad. I am interested in learning more about him from those who remember him. Keywords: USMC FMF 542 Fall 1950 thru February 1951 Kimpo Field F-7F Pilot

Entry: 5280 VMF(N)-542 MARINE NIGHT FIGHTER SQDN 542	BEFORE AUGUST 1950 VMF(N)542MAG-12,1STMAW,FMF
DENIECE MELLO wrote on November 25, 1999 City and State: NORTH KINGSTOWN RI Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I'm the eldest daughter of SSgt Paul D. Ellis(dec) I'm looking for anyone who may have know him from 1947 thru 1950 or even after that, he is missed greatly and I would wish to correspond with anyone who may have known him...Thank you Deniece Keywords:

Entry: 3950 VMF(N)-542 MARINE NIGHT FIGHTER SQDN 542	SPT 1950 - JULY 51
ERNEST R. CLIFTON III wrote on November 4, 1999 City and State: FAIRBORN OH Unit: VMF(N)-542 Service or Relationship: USMC Comments: My father Ernest R. Clifton Jr. was assigned to VMF(N)-542 while in Korea from about Sept 1950 until July 1951. I believe he was a Captain at the time. He currently lives in Arlington, TX. Keywords:

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