Korean Tales, Unsung Heroes of the Korean Air War
by Col. Biteman (39 Chapters)
Units
12th Fighter-Bomber Squadron
39th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron
"44th Fighter-Bomber Squadron
67th Fighter-Bomber Squadron
No. 2 Squadron, South African Air Force
6002nd Air Base Group
18th Communications Squadron
18th Maintenance Squadron
18th Medical Group
18th Fighter Bomber Group
18th Fighter-Bomber Group: duration, except detached July28-November 30, 1950.
35th Fighter-Interceptor Group: attached May 7-24, 1951.
On December 1, 1950, the 18th FBW moved on paper from the Philippines to Pyongyang, North Korea, absorbing the personnel, F-51 aircraft, and responsibilities of the 6002nd Tactical Support Wing. Under pressure from CCF advances, the 18th moved on December 4th to Suwon AB, South Korea, and six days later to Chinhae, near Pusan. The 35th FIG, also flying F-51s, was attached to the 18th FBW briefly from May 7 until it moved to Japan on May 25. The 18th Wing headquarters manned detachments with personnel drawn from all wing components to support the tactical components at South Korean bases until all wing personnel was reunited in January 1953 at Osan-ni AB. The 18th Wing's flying components continued combat to the end of the war.
18th Fighter-Bomber Group: duration, except detached July28-November 30, 1950.
35th Fighter-Interceptor Group: attached May 7-24, 1951.
On December 1, 1950, the 18th FBW moved on paper from the Philippines to Pyongyang, North Korea, absorbing the personnel, F-51 aircraft, and responsibilities of the 6002nd Tactical Support Wing. Under pressure from CCF advances, the 18th moved on December 4th to Suwon AB, South Korea, and six days later to Chinhae, near Pusan. The 35th FIG, also flying F-51s, was attached to the 18th FBW briefly from May 7 until it moved to Japan on May 25. The 18th Wing headquarters manned detachments with personnel drawn from all wing components to support the tactical components at South Korean bases until all wing personnel was reunited in January 1953 at Osan-ni AB. The 18th Wing's flying components continued combat to the end of the war.
18TH FIGHTER WING ASSOCIATION
Association Web Site
TOM CHAPMAN
CURRENT PRESIDENT
Entry: 95716
Subject: PHOTOS FROM MY GRANDFATHER-WHO ARE THESE GUYS?
Subject: PHOTOS FROM MY GRANDFATHER-WHO ARE THESE GUYS?
Kirsten Schrag (Hill) wrote on May 26, 2018
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship:
Comments: My grandfather was part of the Dog Patch and I am only aware of his time with them and in Korea upon finding his jacket and photos/slides in his closet. there are so many men identified by nickname (and no last name) I'd like to see if I can find/contact any of them. He sailed the USS Randall (from San Francisco area I believe) to Japan. Here are some of the names he's written by photos: Johnson, Seymour, Killer, Chukinas (sp?), the Gold Dust Twins, Thurn, Hubler, McClease, Mac, TD, Harvey, Shultz, Philly, Carson. I would love to share these photos if I could find out who they are! I do have two pictures of men with their full names and where they are possibly from: Edd Howard from Ada Ohio and Cecil Grimes from St. Clairsville, Ohio on board the USS Randall
Keywords: USS Randall 18th Fighter Bomber Squad Dogpatch
Entry: 92965
Subject: 18TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING
Subject: 18TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING
Travor Smith wrote on April 5, 2016
City and State: OH
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Hello I am trying to find people that played on the basketball team in Osan K55 between the years of 52 to 53. My grandfather name is Ken Bowman also know as BO BO or BOW BOW. He also ran the MWR tent.
Keywords: Bo Bo Bow Bow, K55 Osan USS Gordan
Entry: 90996
Subject: 18TH FIGHTER BOMBER COMM SQUADRON
Subject: 18TH FIGHTER BOMBER COMM SQUADRON
Alfred Augeri SR. wrote on April 16, 2015
City and State:
Unit: 18'TH FIGHTER BOMBER COMM SQUADRON
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: Looking for any old friends & pictures out there. I was a radio operator onboard C47s in 1951. Previous duty was Eglin Field, Florida, where I flew in B-29's in the 3200th, then in the 3201st Boat Squadron.
Keywords: Dogpatch, 18'th Fighter Bomber, Korea, 1950, 1951, Eglin Field, 3200th, 3201st, C-47, B-29
Entry: 90992
Subject: SEARCHING FOR 18TH COMM SQDRN. MEMB ERS
Subject: SEARCHING FOR 18TH COMM SQDRN. MEMB ERS
John B. Collins wrote on April 16, 2015
City and State: DANVILLE IN
Unit: 18TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: Searching for former members of the 18th Communications Squadron who served in
the Korean war. Time is running out so I hope some will respond. We served in the
18th Fighter Wing at K-10, K-46, & K-55.
18th Guys that I served with that are recently deceased: Marshall Mcintyre, George Hafkemeyer,
Keywords:
Entry: 89487
Subject: SORRY TO REPORT . . . .
Subject: SORRY TO REPORT . . . .
George Carrera wrote on August 11, 2014
City and State:
Unit: 18TH MED GP., 18TH FBW, 5THAF -K46
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: I'm sorry to report I was advised today our good buddy, Bruce A. Duncan passed away the other day. I am sure all you guys at the 18th Med Gp. at K-46 in 1952 still remember the friendly kid with the moustache from Indiana. Our prayers go out to his family and friends.
George Carrera
18th Med Gp. 18th FBW. 5thAF, K-46 1952
Keywords:
Entry: 88565
Subject: 18TH MED GROUP, K-46, 1952
Subject: 18TH MED GROUP, K-46, 1952
George Carrera wrote on March 18, 2014
City and State: SAN ANTONIO TX
Unit: 18TH MED GP, 18TH FBW, 5TH AF
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: You guys who served with us in the 18th Medical Group at K-46 in Korea in 1952: Arthur Castro, Elton Hill, Billy Horne, Kenneth Davis, Gerd 'Dutch' Nathan, Jack Dutoit (from South Africa) and others whose names we don't recall; if you see this message, you may want to email either Bruce A. Duncan or me. We have some pictures of you, you might enjoy looking at.
Bruce A. Duncan (Indiana) - wndfalkid50@aol.com
George Carrera (Texas) - geokngfsh@aol.com
George Carrera
Keywords: Medics sleeping quarters and Dispensary at the foot of the small hill from the mess hall.
Entry: 87874
Subject: 18TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING 18TH COMM
Subject: 18TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING 18TH COMM
Carnel Eady wrote on December 9, 2013
Email Update Needed
City and State: PHILADELPHIA PA
Unit: 18TH COMM CENTER
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: CHENHAY KOREA JAN 1952.....K55 OSAN DEC 1952 BASKETBALLER
Keywords:
Entry: 87549
Subject: 2013 REUNION,ST. LOUIS, MO.
Subject: 2013 REUNION,ST. LOUIS, MO.
Thomas Krakovsky wrote on November 4, 2013
City and State: DOBSON NC
Unit: 18TH FBW ASSOCIATION
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Have been a member of the 18th FBW Association since February of
1998 (life member). My Dad, Joe Krakovsky, was a photographer
of the 18th during the Korean War.
Keywords: F-51, 12th Fighter Squadron, 67th Fighter Squadron, 2nd SA
Fighter Squadron, 44th Fighter Squadron, 39th Fighter Squadron,
F-86, Wright-Patterson AFB, Chinhae, Dogpatch,
Entry: 85320
Subject: BASIL GUNNING F-51 PILOT K-10
Subject: BASIL GUNNING F-51 PILOT K-10
Dan Ehman wrote on January 27, 2013
City and State: NOBLESVILLE IN
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My Uncle, Basil Gunning was a pilot in the 18th Fighter Bomber
Group in Korea. He is listed in the book, Truckbusters from
Dogpatch. I'm looking for anyone who may have served with him or
has any information about his time in Korea.
Keywords: F-51, K-10, Gunning,
Entry: 82246
Subject: LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO KNEW MY GRANDPA
Subject: LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO KNEW MY GRANDPA
Kim Monday wrote on February 25, 2012
City and State: MUENSTER TX
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I am looking for anyone who may have any information
about my Grandpa, Raymond Arthur Stewart, Jr. He was
a 1st Lt Pilot who was MIA on 08/25/51 after his
plane went down 2 miles North of Ichon. He was flying
as the number two pilot in a flight of four using the
call sign Grenadier Baker. He piloted an F51D
Mustang. I would be interested to
find anyone related to or the actual pilots who flew
with my Grandpa.
Keywords: 12 Fighter-Bomber Squadron, 18th Fighter-Bomber Wing
Entry: 76947
Subject: 18TH WING GROUP 67 SQUARD FIGHTER BOMBERS
Subject: 18TH WING GROUP 67 SQUARD FIGHTER BOMBERS
Tracey Davis wrote on November 27, 2010
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: looking for photos of f-51D #962 my dad Clarence James (aka CJ or Jim) Martin was crew chief for this plane. Also looking for information on his pilot a Louis Armbeck or Armbreck. He called his side of the plane the "Colorado Mustang".
Any one who remembers Jim Martin or has photos of him or his f-51d please e-mail me. Jim is 80 years old now and wants to see his plane and share some memories. And I want to help him
Keywords: Jim Martin, CJ Martin, f-51D #962 Crew chief name on plane was Colorado Mustang
Entry: 73546
Subject: THE FLYING NIGHTMARE - DOWNED SPT 55
Subject: THE FLYING NIGHTMARE - DOWNED SPT 55
Neal Nelson wrote on February 13, 2010
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Other
Comments: My father Leroy Nelson, was aboard the B-29 the day it went down, September 8th 1955. 200 miles from Kadena AFB, all crew members lost. Trying to locate anyone that knew him,or anyone with crew pictures, thanks Neal
Keywords: B-29- The Flying Nightmare, 5th Air Force,18thFB Wing
Entry: 72410
Subject: WOOL SWEATER
Subject: WOOL SWEATER
Outdoor Knitwear wrote on November 18, 2009
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Other
Comments: High quality 100% pure new wool sweater made of classic style supplied worldwide. Shop Online Niffi and Wooly back ranges Knitwear!
Keywords: Wool Sweater, Knitwear, knitting patterns sweater, sweater coat, British sweaters, womens sweater, mens sweaters, cashmere sweater, black sweaters, knitwear online
Entry: 70309
Subject: BOYIE SAN
Subject: BOYIE SAN
Lewis (Louie) Gallman wrote on May 26, 2009
Email Update Needed
City and State: HIGH POINT NC
Unit: 12 F]IGHTER BMER SQ
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: i hve been thinking of these buddies all of these years
Keywords: porkey joeie rosey are old buds
Entry: 62847
Subject:
Subject:
Jim McLellan wrote on November 4, 2007
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments:
Keywords:
Entry: 62391
Subject: FIGHTING COCK INSIGNIA
Subject: FIGHTING COCK INSIGNIA
Travis Birth wrote on September 23, 2007
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Looking for infomation on how to obtain the insignia patch for the 18th fighter bomber wing. The insignia is the Fighting Cock and I am trying to find this to give to my father at Christmas due to the fact he has lost his.
Keywords:
Entry: 62028
Subject: FOUND: SO JONG RI KOREA 18TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING ORPHANAGE BRASS BOWL
Subject: FOUND: SO JONG RI KOREA 18TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING ORPHANAGE BRASS BOWL
Scott Smith wrote on August 20, 2007
Email Update Needed
City and State: BELFAST ME
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: While antiquing, I found a brass bowl with a lid. The bottom is stamped with the word KOREA and two Korean symbols, the top lid has 4 Korean symbols, a flower, and the Korean flag. Around the top of the lid reads "SO JONG RI KOREA - 18TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING ORPHAN-AGE"
I was wondering if anyone else had one like it, or if maybe these words were made into the lid during or after the war. Any feedback would be great. You can email me at bluravenstudio@yahoo.com. Thank you!
Keywords: 18th, Fighter Bomber, Wing, Orphanage, Korea, Sojong Ri
Entry: 57729
Subject: KIA MIA CAPT. HOWARD SMITH
Subject: KIA MIA CAPT. HOWARD SMITH
Robert J. Frasco wrote on June 20, 2006
Email Update Needed
City and State: SUFFIELD CT
Unit: 528 AC-W GROUP (JAPAN - 6/1950)
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: HOWARD EMMERSON SMITH
Air Force
Hostile, Died While Missing (MIA)
Date Of Loss: July 30, 1950
1LT - O2
Service Number: AO947003 MOS: -----
Home of Record: SPOKANE, WA
Place of Loss: Unknown Location
Born: April 16, 1920
Year of Birth: 1920
Caucasian
Korean War Project Key No: 27989
Date Of Final Status: (December 31, 1953)
Keywords: See below. I'M TRYING TO LOCATE HIS LAST UNIT. AND FURTHER DETAILS ABOUT HIM AND HIS FAMILY MEMBERS.
HE WAS MY CO AT A SMALL RADAR STATION IN NORTH JAPAN WHEN THE KW STARTED.
THANKS TO ANYONE WHO CAN HELP.
Bob Frasco
Entry: 56319
Subject: MESS HALL FIRE AT K 55
Subject: MESS HALL FIRE AT K 55
K.D. Hawkins wrote on March 21, 2006
Email Update Needed
City and State: EASLEY SC
Unit: 18TH FBW MUNITIONS MAINT.
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: I recall a mess hall fire sometime in 1953 at k55 never did know why.
Keywords: Was a munitions maint.type.Young bomb humper
Entry: 56127
Subject: LOOKING FOR MY FATHER
Subject: LOOKING FOR MY FATHER
Jay Levine wrote on March 6, 2006
City and State: CHANDLER AZ
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Other
Comments:
Keywords: My Father was A Capt, I beleive in the USAF ,He flew
P-80s and F-86D aircraft in the Korean War his name
was Joseph D. Levine can you help me find information on him he later on flew in Laos flying C-46 Commandos for CAT Civil Air Transport .can you help me, He died last year of Cancer at 72 Years of age ,I would like to know some thing about my father. Thank you
Entry: 55398
Subject: K-10 CHINHAE KOREA-1952
Subject: K-10 CHINHAE KOREA-1952
Paul K. Boord wrote on January 25, 2006
City and State: POINT MARION PA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: Arrived at K-10 in January 1952 and rotated to the
states in December 1952. I had the Supply Unit for
Aircraft (theF-51 Mustang), clothing, signal, mainte-
nance and others. I can remember trading booze for
clothing (especially sweaters and wool jackets) for
our guys to keep warm. I guess this was called
"Scrounge Supply".. Whatever, it took!!!
Keywords: Supply Sergeant for 18th FBS at K-10.
Entry: 55104
Subject: KOREA K-46 51-52
Subject: KOREA K-46 51-52
Harvey Klinger wrote on January 10, 2006
City and State: PHILADELPHIA PA
Unit: 12TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQ.
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: worked side by side with armorers of the 2nd sq.I remember a Jerry Colman of the 2nd sq.We got alone very well.
Keywords:
Entry: 54240
Subject: LOOK FOR NAME OF P51 PILOT
Subject: LOOK FOR NAME OF P51 PILOT
Mike Johnson wrote on November 22, 2005
City and State: THE DALLES OR
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran
Comments:
Keywords: im looking for the name of the pilot who flew the p51 mustang named the deacon
Entry: 52775
Subject: 18TH FBW AEROBATIC TEAM-F-86F'S
Subject: 18TH FBW AEROBATIC TEAM-F-86F'S
Michael Fox wrote on August 22, 2005
Email Update Needed
City and State: EASTPOINTE MI
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Other
Comments: I am an aviation historian working on a book on F-86 aerobatic teams. I am looking to coorespond with anyone who witnessed a quartet of F-86F's based at K-55, Osan from mid 1953 or so thru 1954. Pilots were from the 12th and 67th FBS and performed many times right over the base. Need experiences, information and photos if available.
Keywords: Aviation Historian
Entry: 51913
Subject: AIR VICE MARSHAL JOHN HOWE
Subject: AIR VICE MARSHAL JOHN HOWE
Bob Cossey wrote on July 7, 2005
Email Update Needed
City and State: THORPE NORWICH
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: I am currently working on the autobiography of John Howe who flew with No 2 Squadron SAAF as part of the 18th FBW. He was in Korea June to October 1951.
I am seeking anybody who may have encouneterd John and am also interested in the American perspective on working alongside the South Africans. I appreciate there was a very healthy respect for them - and they for the Americans - but if anyone can add any personal thoughts to that I would be interested to hear from them.
You may be interested to know that John left the SAAF in 1954 to join the Royal Air Force with whom he completed his career as an Air Vice Marshal. He currently lives in Norwich, England.
I am also seeking Ed Rackham who was on the 18th FBW and who John met up with later at RAF Woodbridge in England when he commanded 74 Squadron RAF flying the Lightning. Between them John and Ed instigated the first Tiger Meet which of course has grown into an annual NATO affair and the organisation still thrives today.
I look forward to hearing from anyone who may be able to help.
Keywords: John Howe
Entry: 51141
Subject: EMAIL
Subject: EMAIL
Harvey Klinger wrote on May 28, 2005
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments:
Keywords:
Entry: 50568
Subject: 1ST. LT. BERT WHITE, P-51 FIGHTER PILOT, KOREAN WAR
Subject: 1ST. LT. BERT WHITE, P-51 FIGHTER PILOT, KOREAN WAR
Joe White wrote on May 2, 2005
City and State: KALISPELL MT
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Seeking information--if anyone remembers 1st. Lt. Bert White, who completed his 100th combat mission on Aug. 29, 1951. He and other Nat'l Guard pilots from Great Falls, Mt., were sent to Pusan in July or Aug. 1950. Bert also served several months with ground troops of the US Army and ROK; he was a forward observer, calling in artillery and air strikes against Communist forces. He did not speak of the war until 1983, then shared with me that he had served with a "whole bunch of heroes"--every man he served with in Korea. Bert passed away in Nov. 1991, and only shortly before his death revealed that he had earned many decorations, among them the DFC for action near Sinanju on Aug. 22, 1951. We have some small Kodak shots of damaged P-51s and some gun camera film of about half his missions. I served as a USAFSS airborne intercept operator in South Korea in 1963. I'm writing a family history. Any info is appreciated. Thanks to the "whole bunch of heroes" who served during the Korean War--and to the thousands of "peace keepers" who have served since.
Keywords: 1st. Lt. Bert White, P51, Pilot, Pusan
Entry: 45436
Subject: LIST OF 18TH WING KW VETERANS
Subject: LIST OF 18TH WING KW VETERANS
T. D. (Tracy) Connors wrote on August 26, 2004
City and State: TIVERTON RI
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: Truckbusters From Dogpatch: The Combat History of the 18th Fighter-Bomber Wing in the Korean War, 1950-1953 will be published in early 2005. One of its Appendices will be a listing of 18th Wing Veterans of the Korean War era. The list now exceeds 3,000, but will probably increase significantly prior to publication. Veterans of the 18th or their families are welcome to submit names of veterans for inclusion on the list.
An email or a written communication will suffice. Please include full name, rank, unit and period of service, if known.
Keywords: 18th Wing KW Veterans
Entry: 44072
Subject: MECHANIC 6/53-6/54
Subject: MECHANIC 6/53-6/54
George Fennell wrote on June 26, 2004
Email Update Needed
City and State: NIXA MO
Unit: 18 TH MTR VEH SQDN.
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: My duty was Mechanic in the 3/4 ton, crane, wrecker and M-20 Armored car shop.
Keywords: june- 1953 to june- 54 , 18th Mtr Veh Sqdn ,K-55 Osan .
Entry: 41703
Subject: 12TH FBS K-46
Subject: 12TH FBS K-46
Harvey Klinger wrote on March 13, 2004
City and State: PHILADELPHIA PA
Unit: 12TH. FIGHTER BOMBER SQ.
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: SERVED WITH THE 12TH. AT K-46 FROM SEPT.51 TO JULY 52.ALSO WAS AT O'HARE FIELD SEPT.52 TO APRIL 53.THEN AT KINROSS FIELD MICH.UNTIL MY DISCHARGE ON JAN.31 55.WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM ANYBODY THAT WAS AT THESE BASES AT THESE TIMES.
Keywords: armament 12th.fbs.
Entry: 41574
Subject: CARGO PLANE
Subject: CARGO PLANE
Leon Pangburn wrote on March 7, 2004
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: imformation
Keywords: cargo plane shot down durning the korean warname:dekota
Entry: 41436
Subject: DANIEL 'CHAPPIE' JAMES
Subject: DANIEL 'CHAPPIE' JAMES
D. Holt wrote on March 2, 2004
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: Dear Sir
I am doing a project for the Tuskegee Airmen
Inc. Bay Area Chapter. I am lookin for the
markings: side number and serial number of
Daniel "Chappie" James aircraft - both the
F-51 and the F-80 he used in the Korean War
when he was attached to the 18th FBW / 12
FBS. If anyone has information or pictures of
his aircraft or any one he used that shows the
markings PLEASE contact me at me by
e-mail. Thank you for your time and kind reply.
Sincerly
Dwayne
Keywords: Tuskegee Airmen, 18th FBW, 12th FBS, F-51,
F-80
Entry: 41092
Subject: E-MAIL UPDATE
Subject: E-MAIL UPDATE
Benjamin Laws wrote on February 19, 2004
Email Update Needed
City and State: SPIRIT LAKE ID
Unit: 18TH MOTOR VEHICLE SQUADRON K-46
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: My name is Ben Laws I was at K-46 in 1952.I drove a six by number 1602(duce) the name Stroker painted on the hood I lived in the mechanics tent. one of the mechanics used to ride shot gun with me once in a while out on my run to pick up laborers in the morning, and home at night. His name was Gustafson. We didn't go by first names. If your out there buddy I have tons of pictures. One of you in fact.trucker@icehouse.net
Keywords:
Entry: 41004
Subject: SGT. EUGENE B. WALDRON
Subject: SGT. EUGENE B. WALDRON
Rob Waldron wrote on February 18, 2004
Email Update Needed
City and State: FATE TX
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Looking for anyone who may have known my Father. He was in Korea on the third day of the out break. He didn't talk a whole lot about it but I remember he said he was in armour maintenance and worked on P-51 Mustangs. His pilot was Chappie James,which he had a very deep respect for. He had a picture of himself and Chappie,plus some of his other friends but since his death and my mothers I can't find any of the photos.If anyone remembers him I would appreciate any feed back or photos.
Keywords: Chappie James,Armour maintenance P-51,1950-1952 Korea
Entry: 40500
Subject: 18TH FIGHTR BOMBER
Subject: 18TH FIGHTR BOMBER
Davd Kowalchek wrote on February 2, 2004
Email Update Needed
City and State: NEWBURYPORT MA
Unit: 18TH FIGHTER BOMBER GROUP
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: Hi, my name is David Kowalchek, my dad is Walter E. Kowalchek, he served in Korea 52-54 active in the 18th fghtr Bmbr group. He now resides in Auburn Mass,originaly from Worcester Mass.
Iam writing this for several reasons.1ST does anyone have any info in dealing with the V.A.as to benefits and eligability? 2nd any reunions in this area? 3rd I think he would apreciate to hear from any of his fellow A.F.buddies. He is a very proud vet and has extensive photo journals and many stories from the time he served in Korea.
In closeing I can only say we as a people need to stand up and demand our vets get the treatment they deserve, Our government that we belive in needs to take a closer look at the vets and their families that have suffered the aftermath of war related trauma.
Just thank a vet everday no matter what part he or she played, without there service we as a nation would not be free. thanks d.j.k.
Keywords:
Entry: 35958
Subject: DOGPATCH JAN. 52 - DEC. 52
Subject: DOGPATCH JAN. 52 - DEC. 52
Harold Diamond wrote on July 31, 2003
Email Update Needed
City and State: LOUISVILLE KY
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: Arrived at K-10 in Jan. Freezing Cold. First night was spent in tent (the oil stove blew up during the night, soot covered everyone). Assigned to the 18th AIO as payroll and personnel specialist. Lived in quonset near the hospital and gymnasium. Left about mid Dec. and spent next three years at Eglin AFB, FL. Would like to hear from anyone from the 18th AIO.
Keywords:
Entry: 35057
Subject: LOCATE CAPT JOHN'JACK' MULLIN
Subject: LOCATE CAPT JOHN'JACK' MULLIN
Arthur Kleiderer wrote on June 23, 2003
Email Update Needed
City and State: HOUSTON TX
Unit: 18 FB WING
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: I served as base ops officer of k10 and k46 1952. Capt mullin was flying safety officer during the dame time period
Keywords:
Entry: 32529
Subject: LOOKING FOR BUDDIES USAF 18TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING/KOREA 1953
Subject: LOOKING FOR BUDDIES USAF 18TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING/KOREA 1953
Diane Farnsworth wrote on March 6, 2003
Email Update Needed
City and State: NORTH READING MA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran
Comments:
I am a nurse who is trying to contact anyone who may be interested in communicating with a patient of mine who has advansed MS and has a dream to contact anyone who may have served USAF 18th Fighter Bomber Wing in Korea 1953..
His name is Angelo Caputo and is a very proud vetran...wishing to fullfil a dream to contact anyone connected to this time in his life..
thanks to all of you...Diane
Keywords:
Entry: 32130
Subject:
Subject:
Joe Krakovsky wrote on February 17, 2003
Email Update Needed
City and State: WILDWOOD IL
Unit: 18TH FBW
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: Our new president (Red Ryder) asked me to take on the duty of association historian. I am seeking information on who attened the first reunion in Colorado Springs 1996 of 18th FBW. I would appreciate any help or information.
Especially the people who attended from the Second South African Squadron.
Thank you
Joe Krakovsky
Keywords: I was stationed in Korea April 1952 to April 1953.
Entry: 31347
Subject: BERLIN AIRLIFT AND KOREAN CONFLICT (US ARMY AIR CORPS WWII)
Subject: BERLIN AIRLIFT AND KOREAN CONFLICT (US ARMY AIR CORPS WWII)
Jamie Galemore wrote on January 18, 2003
Email Update Needed
City and State: HEBRON IN
Unit: 18TH FIGHTER BOMBAR WING-KOREA
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: Any info. relating to identifing period of time mentioned please reply. Tring to locate info. during his years of service.
Keywords: Looking for info. relating to my step father:
1st Lieutenant Ray Eugene (Reb) Timmerman
date of birth 7-17-19,served in US Army Air Corp as figther pilot during 1942-1945. Pictures related to Korean market place, Korea sign reading 18th Fighter Bomber Wing, Motor Pool, Korea. Plane tail black with WF #10 on side. Also Hotel Ambassador Korea, red plane tail #272590 on plane that was returning home. Military ring has 1942 E with X-XXXXX numbers engraved on the inside. Have a picture of him in a P-51 Mustang and also flew Lockheed P38J Lightening.
Entry: 30022
Subject: CHINHAE K-10/1951-52
Subject: CHINHAE K-10/1951-52
Tony Bennett wrote on November 29, 2002
Email Update Needed
City and State: BRADENTON FL
Unit: 82ND ABN DIV
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: trying to locate anyone who served with my stepdad,Hank Capolongo, at Chinhae in 1951-52. He was primarily servicing Mustangs. He was 20-21 yrs old then and from Ithaca, NY. Now lives in Port Richey, Fl. with his wife.He has always been especially proud to have been a wartime enlisted man with the 18thFBG.I would love to find someone in Florida who knew him.Like most vets, he did his duty honorably and then returned home to pick up where he left off.Since retiring he has begun to wonder how his fellow vets were and are.
Keywords: chinhae k-10/1951-52/ 18th maintenance sqd/"Hank" Capolongo
Entry: 29574
Subject: 18TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING
Subject: 18TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING
Gordon Knight wrote on November 14, 2002
City and State: SINTON TX
Unit: 18TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING/ AIO
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: I served at K-46, Wonju in AIO. Would liketo hear from someone who has photo's of base, planes, runway and etc.
I was a heavy equipment operator. We had our equipment at Motor Pool by Flight line.
Would like any information on Ross Torson from Coffeyville, Kansas, "Butler" SAAF from Cape Town South Africa, Lt. Keyser who was in AIO at K-46. Does anyone remember the house boy named Mousey from K-46. I was wondering what ever happened to him?
Comments: I arrived at K-10 from Japan in May 1952. I served with the 18th Fighter Bomber Wing. After about 2 weeks I was flown to K-46 near Wonju, this was the advanced base. We served with the South African Air Force there. We used F-51 Mustangs and so did they. They flew bombing missions every day. We lost some planes and several got shot up. I worked in AIO - as a heavy equipment operator. I plowed snow, worked on roads and runways. The winter was very cold and we didn't have warm boots or clothes. The guard duty at night around the planes was bitter cold. The guys on the flight line had a rough job in the cold too. We slept in tents about five or six men to a tent. In 1953 part of our unit and all the planes went to K-55 - Osan and the F-86 Sabre jet was the one to replace the F-51. I have alot of memories of those times, we did a good job and I'm proud to have served in the Korean War. The 18th Fighter Bomber Unit was a proud unit. From Korea I returned to the states and served at Tooele Ordanance Depot, Utah. I have alot of stories and etc. in case anyone would like to contact me. A/2c Gordon Knight AF18393626 BOX 423 SINTON, TEXAS 78387 361-364-2193
Keywords: A/2c Gordon Knight, K-10 May 1952 to May 1953
Entry: 29469
Subject: 51ST MAINT SQDN ATTACHED
Subject: 51ST MAINT SQDN ATTACHED
Pietro A. Mazzarella wrote on November 11, 2002
Email Update Needed
City and State: NJ
Unit: 51ST MAINT SQDN ATTACHED TO THE 18TH FTR BMR SQUD
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments:
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Entry: 28475
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Ralph Johnsen wrote on September 25, 2002
Email Update Needed
City and State: LANTANA FL
Unit: 18TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING-TRUCKBUSTERS
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: i would like to know about reunions
Keywords: commanding general rogers,dogpatchers 51 mustangs 1950 and 1951 came over from tachikawa,japan in maintenance squadron looking for b.h.wilson e. manko c.mankiewicz
Entry: 27697
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Dewey Ballard wrote on August 19, 2002
DeceasedCity and State: PRAIRIE VILLAGE KS
Unit: 18TH FTR BMR GP - 15TH TAC RCN SQ
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments:
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Entry: 27267
Subject: ANYONE FLYING FROM K16 IN JULY 1951?
Subject: ANYONE FLYING FROM K16 IN JULY 1951?
Kagan West wrote on July 31, 2002
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Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I am looking for men who may have served with my father Capt. Joseph Matthew Babasa. He was from Tucson Arizona although stationed in Conn. He flew out of k-16 on a bombing run on July 9th , 1951 he is still missing and unaccounted for. If you have any information or know of anyone who might know of Joe. I would love to hear from you .
Thank You
Kagan West youngest child of Joseph M. Babasa
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Entry: 24897
Subject: 18TH MOTOR VEH SQ
Subject: 18TH MOTOR VEH SQ
V.V. Hill wrote on April 22, 2002
Email Update Needed
City and State: SUSSEX WI
Unit: 18TH MOTOR VEH SQ
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My Dad served Mar 1951 to Apr 1952 in this unit
He does not have a email address. Looking for anyone who served with him. His two sons served durning the Viet Nam and Gulf wars. (Marines)
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Entry: 24335
Subject: F-86 CRASH
Subject: F-86 CRASH
Dan Wilson wrote on March 28, 2002
Email Update Needed
City and State: PAINESVILLE OH
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: I am looking for information about a crash of two F-86s from the 18th FBW in Japan on Jan. 8 or 9, 1955. It could of been a midair collision. There were other crashes near Japan around the same time. One of the crashes was an F-86D in the East China Sea.
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Entry: 24238
Subject: 18TH MEDICAL SQDN
Subject: 18TH MEDICAL SQDN
Bob Casillo wrote on March 25, 2002
Email Update Needed
City and State: CONYERS GA
Unit: 18TH MED SQDN
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: Would like to contact former medics from the 18th Med Sqdn. Or anyone who knew me in Korea.
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Entry: 23692
Subject: K-10 CHINHEA, KOREA
Subject: K-10 CHINHEA, KOREA