1993rd AACS Squadron

Air Force BBS

Legacy Messages - 1995-1999

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James Turner wrote on September 8, 2019

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City and State: BOULDER CITY NV

Unit: 1993RD AACS SQ

Service or Relationship: USAF

Comments: I am looking for information on a Chicago airman, John Schmidt (last name may be spelled differently) who was shot by a ROK soldier at K-14 in late July or early August 1955. Also looking for information on an F-86 that crashed on K-14 in May to July 1955.
I was stationed at K-16 and K-14 From Aug. 1954 to Aug. 1955 as a Control Tower Operator. Does anyone know John R. Bowling AF15-472-938?

Keywords: John Schmidt, John Bowling, F-86 crash, Kimpo, Seoul, Korea, K14, K16

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David Johnson wrote on October 18, 2018

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City and State: PILOT MOUNTAIN NC

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Comments: I am the nephew of an USAF pilot who was KIA on June 23, 1953 when his F-94b crashed nearly on top of the "Able Sugar" beacon. His mission began at 0305 hrs, flight of two F-94's out of K-13 Suwon. From my research, standard practice was to make right traffic after departure and call Chodo island. He acknowledged to his flight lead the call to change to blue channel, that was his last communication. he crashed shortly thereafter in the then named village of Tunjeon-ri, now called Dunjeon ni. The village is 12 miles to the East of Suwon. Takeoff direction was to the SE, thus he turned left--left traffic--not right. The crash occurred at 0320.
I am planning a trip to Korea and would like to visit the site of the beacon as all measurements from SAR diagrams use the homer as the datum. Any help from anyone that knows the location, recalls the crash, or can offer info would be helpful. Era maps of Suwon that would help locate the beacon etc is especially useful as would be personal recollections, photos etc.

Keywords: 1993rd OL 13, AS beacon, F-94b, 1953, Suwon, K-13

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William Hudson wrote on September 15, 2016

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City and State: WONDER LAKE IL

Unit: 1993 AACS SQD K16

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My Father just turned 85, his hame is CLAYTON HUDSON. He isn't it good physical shape, but he still has all his wits and memories with him. I don't know much about his service, but 1993 AACS SQD K16 Korea is what he wanted engraved on a memorial brick we purchased for him in his hometown of Milton, WI. He was in the USAF from 1951-55. I know he also spent time in Biloxi, MS. He was an air traffic control tower operator at the base in Seoul. He took many, many pictures, mostly of the Korean people though. He has always wanted to find Rodrick Titus of CA and I just finally found him today online...passed away Oct. 2015. Bummer.

Keywords: 1993 AACS SQUADRON K16, Rodrick Titus, Seoul, Kimpo, air traffic control, Milton, WI, 1951-55

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John Moore wrote on February 24, 2016

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Unit: AACS 1993RD OL 6

Service or Relationship: Other

Comments: Going through my father's stuff. Found an old photo album of his time in the Korean war. Wondering if there is anyone who served with him out there. His name is William Moore and one of the photos clearly shows the signpost for the AACS 1993rd OL 6. Not sure of the years

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J. G. wrote on November 22, 2015

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City and State: NJ

Unit: HISTORIAN

Service or Relationship: Other

Comments: Hi, I was wondering if anyone can help me. I am looking for Korean War homing station Callsigns and corresponding morse codes used for aircraft navigation through waypoints during radar navigation. Also looking for this info for each of the Korean War era airstrips. I've searched but could not find a list anywhere. I only find the K-1 to K-46 airstrip numbering.
Everything from Chodo island to airstrips would be helpful. I need for a research project. Thanks in advance...

Keywords: Homing Station, aircraft radar navigation

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Matthew Columbus wrote on June 6, 2014

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City and State: HOWELL MI

Unit: 1993RD AACS OL 46

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Thank you all for your service. I'm looking for anyone who may have served with my wife's grandfather: Robert Vern Schultz (radio technician); and my grandfather: William (George) Funk, who goes by George or Bill. William Funk served in the 1993 AACS Squadron, Operating Location 46, and is still living, in the Columbus, Ohio area. I have many pictures that he had given to my grandmother. Bob Schultz passed away in 2013. I am trying to identify the Schultz in a picture and I'm wondering if anyone would know if this is indeed my wife's grandfather Schultz who served in the same unit with my grandfather Funk. I have a picture with a name list and can send you pictures if needed.

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James Valentine wrote on May 22, 2014

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City and State: GEORGETOWN TX

Unit: 1993 AACS DETACH ??

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: Remenber Bed Check Charlie and Piss Call Pete, Korean bi-plane, engine suppering would fly over tents.We would dive for fox holes. Watch 86s return from Mig alley, Some would run out of gas and crash north of field. AF was short of drop tanks. Many stories. Got to run.

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Sammy Samuelson wrote on April 27, 2014

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City and State: TACOMA WA

Unit: 1993RD. A.A.C.S.OL.13 ABLE SUGAR

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: I served with the best Buddies ever Apr.1953-May1954, Dennis Cederlind, Wally Post, Glen Campbell, Ben and our first Commander was Capt. Payne, then LT. Barton ,great guys!
And I do remember Bed Check Charley! He would fly in low past ABLE SUGAR and go clear down to Pyontec K-18 as I remember? Drop a grenade on the runway and fly back under the radar and the Army Armored Units!

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Mark Cato wrote on November 7, 2013

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Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: Working on AACS flight Check history. Looking for pictures and
stories of AACS ATC facilities, navaids, radar, flight check
aircraft, etc.

Keywords: AACS, flight check, air traffic control, ATC, radar, navaids,
flight check aircraft

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Bill Terrell wrote on September 10, 2012

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City and State: BLOOMINGTON IN

Unit: 1993RD AACS - OL46 KOREA 53-54

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments:

Keywords: Looking for Richard Holmes - Keesler AFB 1952 and
James Wene. Dee Lovingood passed away 2012. Looking
for James Polson 1954 Bryan AFB, TX.

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Joe Sheehan wrote on February 11, 2012

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City and State: REDINGTON BEACH FL

Unit: 1993 AACS SQD @ CHORWON,NORTH KOREA

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments:

Keywords: HI MYERS ..IF YOU ARE OUT THERE.WE WERE TOGETHER 1951
AT THE HOMER SIGHT IN N.KOREA CHORWON THAT IS...
I HAVE LOOKED FOR YOU FOR 60 YEARS BUT NO LUCK.
IF ANY ONE KNOWS OF Winifred E. Meyers PLEASE TRY
AND CONTACT ME AT 727 393 8962 ...I WILL PAY FOR THE
PHONE CALL OF COURSE.....THANKS

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Richard L. Finch wrote on October 9, 2011

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City and State: JEFFERSONVILLE IN

Unit: 1993RD AACS SQUADRON AT K-14 KIMPO AIR BASE

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: I have moved from Indianapolis down to the sunny
climes of southern Indiana across the river from
Louisville, Kentucky. I still have not heard from
too many guys who remember Kimpo or the Aircraft
Homing Site on Yon Jong DO. I have heard rumors
that the island has become part of the Municipal
Airport at Inchon. I really would like to see some
pictures of all this when it was just an island and
then to see it now. Does anyone remember an F-86
that was hit in a dog fight over the North and made
it back to Kimpo one day? He had lost his complete
canopy and had no head covering and no radio
contact. I think the pilot went by the nickname
of "Bones Malone"......

Keywords: Booze, Meyers, Haley and others

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Joe Sheehan wrote on September 24, 2011

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City and State: REDINGTON BEACH FL

Unit: 1993 AACS SQT

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments:

Keywords: ambush at chorwon at christmas eve ..you and me
almost bit the dust forever..call me if you are still
out there old friend

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Joe Sheehan wrote on September 14, 2011

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City and State: REDINGTON BEACH FL

Unit: 1993 AACS 1951_52

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: DOES ANYBODY REMEMBER SGT. JOE SHEEHAN...PLEASE
CONTACT ME

Keywords: CHORWON NORTH COREA MIKE ROGER HOMER SITE....IALAND
HOMER SITE ALSO TR CALL SIGN

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Louis Kosmalski wrote on November 2, 2009

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Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments:

Keywords: Korean War, 1993 AACS, Sampson Air Force Base,

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Kenneth W. (Ken) Johnson wrote on September 23, 2009

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City and State: BALSAM LAKE WI

Unit: 1993 AACS OL 18 52-53

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

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Bill Gaido wrote on August 9, 2009

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City and State: NORTH SYRACUSE NY

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Just looking for people that may have served with my Dad. He was William Gaido.

Keywords: K-16, Charlie/Peter, 1950-1951, kimpo

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Kenneth W. (Ken) Johnson wrote on April 28, 2009

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City and State: BALSAM LAKE WI

Unit: 1993AACSOL18

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

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Ed Homsey wrote on March 1, 2009

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City and State: ROCHESTER NY

Unit: 1993RD AACS SQ

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: Richard Holmes responded to my previous posting. I tried to reply, but my message was rejected. If you see this Richard, try me again, and check to see if your spam protector is blocking my message. Since you were at K-16 shortly after I was there, I would be interested in exchanging information, images, memories.

Keywords: K-18, K-14, K-16 Control Towers

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D.L. Lovingood JR. wrote on January 8, 2009

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City and State: ALCOA TN

Unit: 1993 AACS

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments:

Keywords: Korea, K-46 1993-94

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Richard L. Finch wrote on October 17, 2008

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City and State: JEFFERSONVILLE IN

Unit: 1993RD AACS SQUADRON, KIMPO AIR BASE, KOREA

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: I was at Kimpo Air Base for just a short time befrore going out to the Island of Yongjongdo to set up a radio Homing


























I was stationed at Kimpo Air Base for a short time before going out to Yongjongdo Island to set up a Radio Homing Station with the Morse Code call sign of TK (Tango Kilo) which was on the air 24 hours a day to assist bombers and fighter aircraft to return to their respective bases. I was supposed to be there for only 3 months but I kept volunteering to stay and I spent 9 months out there. I am having a difficult time trying to find anyone that remembers anything about this. I know we are all old men by now and I am sure some of them have passed away or some other thing happened to them. Would sure like to make a positive contact. All of my information is above

Keywords: Yongjongdo Island Northeast of Inchon, Winifred E. Meyers, Charlie Booze (All of us were Ground to Air Radio Operators. I was only at Kimpo for a short time before going out to the island. This was in 1951.

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Louis Feuerbach wrote on September 10, 2008

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City and State: DURANT IA

Unit: 1993 AACS K-47

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: Just wondering if your still with us

Keywords: james cole williamson and charles hodge III

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Robert Sadler wrote on August 27, 2008

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City and State: EL CAJON CA

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Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: Would like to hear from anyone at k-18 from 12/56 through 12/57.

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Ed Homsey wrote on February 3, 2008

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City and State: ROCHESTER NY

Unit: AT KIMPO: 1993 AACS SQ

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: Scanning old photos from K18, K14, and K16 to preserve them. Brings back many memories from those days when I was a control tower op during that so-called "police action". Decided to google 1993rd AACS, and this is what I found. Most entries go back a long way, but if there's anyone still around who shares the time-frame and place, I'd like to hear.

Still remember that ride from Kimpo to K18 in a RHAF "goony bird". Things were pretty primitive at that time, but we had some great cooks in the mess hall. Great steak cookouts! Then the Marines came in with their WWII Corsairs. Won't go on. Hope to hear.

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Harold Thompson wrote on May 2, 2007

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City and State: OKANOGAN WA

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: I was assigned to Chunju (K41) 1973 AACS from 6-53 to 10-53 when the unit was transferred to the 1993 AACS Sqdn. I was a Radio Maintenance Tech for Homer Beacon BW. Rotated to states in Feb 1954.

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Francis J. (Frank) Rizzo wrote on March 4, 2007

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City and State: ROCK HILL SC

Unit: 1993 AACS

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments:

Keywords: for the life of me I can remember any names, except the nickname of one man..we called him "combat"....he was the only man to carry a gun on himself at all times. I remember playing football for the base, and enjoyed the heck out of that. I also remember making runs to Soeul and racing the jeep down the Anyang speedway ( as we called it).

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William Martin wrote on February 11, 2006

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City and State: BELLEVILLE IL

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: AFTER MY DAD PASSED AWAY I CAME ACROSS MANY PICTURES OF HIS UNIT AND WOULD BE HAPPY TO SHARE THEM.

Keywords: 1993 AACS KOREAN WAR MY FATHER m/SGT KEN MARTIN

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Jim Blauvelt SR. wrote on October 3, 2005

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City and State: BEND OR

Unit: 1958TH AACS, ANDERSON AFB GUAM

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: Was scheduled to rotate home in 3 days, but the Korean war caused my staying on Guam another year. That seemed terrible at that time. Now I look back on it as a two year vacation.

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John Wagner wrote on June 2, 2005

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City and State: HOLLYWOOD FL

Unit: 1958THAACS, 1973RDAACS - 1993RD AACS

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: I was on the MSTS ship Billy Mitchell enroute to the 1958th AACS on Guam when the Korean War started. I worked, primarily, at JACKSPAC, on Guam, (AIH2) as a Radio Operator until I transfered to the 1973rd at K9, from there I went to the 1973rd at K2 and from there to the 1993rd OL9 in Seoul City. I left Korea in September 1951.

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Ainsley Fullard-Leo wrote on April 18, 2005

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City and State: CAMAS WA

Unit: 1993RD AACS, OL-18, K-18 TOWER

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: So far have located, Jim Davis, Ray Buday, Lt. Roy Lane, Emerson 'Pete" Whaley circa 1952-1953. Still looking for Richard D. Allen, IRA T. Schrode, Kenny Johnson, Robt. E. Mikesell, John B. Sowel, John E. Frazier, Sgt Chickovic.

Any of the above drop me a line on e-mail. Pete Whaley your number 825-6492 is no longer valid.

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Richard L. Finch wrote on April 11, 2005

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City and State: INDIANAPOLIS IN

Unit: 1993RD AACS SQDN, (K-14) KIMPO AIR BASE

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: Already have some info entered here but my E-Mail has changed. It is now Gerpenn@aol.com. Because of my previous entered info I have made contact with at least two fellows who were at Kimpo who knew my friends Booze and Myers and yes, another guy by the name of Haley. The friends that have contacted me have sent pictures in the tents not too far from the F-86 Sabre Jet compounds. I sort of remember them but getting old is not a good thing to do...Anyone else out there who remebers any of this...PLEASE...contact me. PS. Because of this I was able to get my Korean Service Medal from the South Korean government through Randolph Air Force Base, Texas. It only took 50 plus years...I hate to say it now but does anyone remember "Bedcheck Charlie" and :Piss Call Pete"

Keywords: Ground to Air Radio Operator (29351) USAF. Intercept Radio, Voice and CW Radio Contacts

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Ronald Bray wrote on September 7, 2003

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Comments: I WAS AT SAMPSON FROM 8/52 TO 10/4/52

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Ronald Bray wrote on September 3, 2003

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City and State: SANBORN NY

Unit: 1993 AACS K-16 6/53 TO 6/54

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: SURE THOUGHT I MADE A BIG MISTAKE DURING BMT. RADIO SCHOOL WAS PRETTY INTERESTING. KOREA STRUCK HARD. I DIDN'T LIKE GETTING WEAPONS I DIDN'T KNOW HOW TO USE. AT LEAST THERE, I FELT LIKE I HAD A JOB TO DO AND WE WERE DOING SOME THING WORTH WHILE. BACK AT THE BIG PX, IT SEEMED LIKE SHINING SHOES AND SALUTING WERE THE IMPORTANT
THINGS. GLAD I WAS SEPERATED AUGUST, 1956. GOT MY DISCHARGE DATED AUGUST 1, 1990. FIVE DAYS SHORT OF 8 YRS. ORDERS READ "EARLY DISCHARGE FOR THE CONVIENCE OF THE GOVERNMENT"!!! I WAS A BUCK SARG, (A/1C) AND I DONT THINK I WOULD HAVE MADE 20 YEARS. GOD BLESS YOU GUYS THAT DID!

RON

Keywords: 8/52 TO 10/4/52 MBT SAMPSON AFB FLT 1936
8/52 TO 4/53 GRND RADIO OP SCHO0OL, KEESLER
BILOXI, MISS.
5/53 CAMP STONEMAN, CA
6/53 TO 6/54 K-16, YOUNG DONG PO KOREA AND SOME
TIME AT CHARLIE PETER HOMER SITE.
ENJOYED THE TIME AT THE SITE.

SPENT ABOUT A MONTH AT SEA ON THE
"BALLOU" (?), THE "RANDOLPH", AND
"MITCHELL". GLAD I DIDN'T JOIN
NAVY!!
1954 TO 8/56 AT THE 763 AC and W SITE IN LOCKPORT, NY.
LAST YEAR WAS AS NCIOC OF CRYPTO.
MARRIED A LOCAL GIRL (48 YRS) AND
STAYED IN WESTERN NY.

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Ainsley Fullard-Leo wrote on August 31, 2003

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Unit: 1993RD AACS ,K-18 TOWER

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: Jim Davis, Ray Buday, Fullard-Leo and Sam Collier all had a great get together at the Oshkosh WI airshow put on by EAA Association in July 2003. Sam was one of the orignals at K-18 before there was a tower and before the ROKs started flying out of there with the F-51's. Jim, Ray and F-L had not seen each other for 50 years. We're looking for the others named above. If you know of them give me a shout. Lots of good stories and memories. We want the history of K-18 Tower and the 1993rd to be rememberd. Aloha to all who served.

Keywords: Ray Buday, Jim Davis, George "Sam" Collier, Dick Allen, Emerson "Pete" Whaley, Lt. Roy L. Lane, Ira T. Schrode, John E. Frazier, Robt. E. Miksell,
Ken Johnson, John B. Sowell: All at K-18 with the 1993rd during Dec. 52-August 53.

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Ronald Bray wrote on August 22, 2003

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City and State: SANBORN NY

Unit: 1993 AACS K-16

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: SURE GLAD THEY SIGNED THAT TRUCE!!

Keywords: K-16, AACS, RADIO OP, JUNE '53 TO JUNE '54
SPENT SOME TIME AT CHARLIE PETER HOMER SITE NEAR
ANG YANG. WAS THERE JULY 27TH 1953

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Francis J. (Frank) Rizzo wrote on April 10, 2003

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City and State: HAMBURG NJ

Unit: 1993 AACS (RADIO OP)

Service or Relationship: -

Comments: Was a Radio op under the tower 1953.
Same bas as the Ace Capt(?) Jabarra, and saw Ted Welliams belly in with his shot up Phantom

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Richard (Dick) Romney wrote on February 25, 2003

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City and State: ST. GEORGE UT

Unit: 1993 RD AACS SQ

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: I was there on a lonely hill in
Chorwan Korea in 1951 and 1952
with a few air force (what the
hell are you doing up here) buddies.
I remember Sheehan,Stancil,Dunshee,
and the others whose names excape my
memory. If anyone was there give me
a call or letter.
Dick Romney

Keywords: K-48 Chorwon Korea Mike Roger Beam

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Richard L. Baumgartner wrote on February 14, 2003

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City and State: WAELDER TX

Unit: 1973RD AACS

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: 1951:
Tom Hartlip, friend
nickname: "Dick" (mine)
DF Unit, Mountain Location (Control Tower K-2)
near K2 (Boxed for 82nd Engineer Battalion)
1959: K55 at Osan (2nd tour)

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Richard L. Finch wrote on February 10, 2003

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City and State: INDIANAPOLIS IN

Unit: 1993RD AACS SQDN.

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: Just want to add to previous info...Was at Kimpo about 1 and one half months before going out to Yongjong-Do (Island) to set up homing station. Our call letters were TK (Tango Kilo). In Morse code that was: Dah - Dah Di Dah. We used BC-610 transmitters and I had a small field radio transmitter and receiver unit I used to contact Kimpo with twice a day. We had lots of air drops of supplies and once a month an LSTR would deliver the heavier supplies, such as fuel and other equipment. Was there for nine months. If anyone remembers anything about this operation, please do not hesitate to contact me . Thanks a million. PS. I just recently applied for my Korean Service Medal through Randolph Air Force Base in Texas.

Keywords: Nicknames at that time......Dick or Slim (No more slim)

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Jack Williams wrote on January 12, 2003

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City and State: NEW ALBANY IN

Unit: 1993 AACS OL-18, OL-16

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: I arrived at Kangnung K-18 in summer 1954. Had to evacuate base during Typhoon and was transferred to Seoul City AB K-16. Remained ther until flood of 1955 forced me to leave a week early.

Keywords: Radio Operations

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Jack Williams wrote on January 12, 2003

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Jim Blass wrote on December 12, 2002

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City and State: MECHANICSVILLE MD

Unit: K2 - OL78

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: Taegu Air Route Traffic Control Center at K2 and "on the hill in Taegue" OL78 April 1953 to March 1954.

Operating initials "BS". Willie White (FL), Roberts (blue eyes), Aaron Willeford, Butler, The house of Green Doors. R and R in Fukuoka with Marilyn Monroe. I mean at the same time she was there.

James M. Blass A/2c (when in Korea) arrived April 1953. K-2. Worked in Taegu Artcc through February
1954.

Have some of the orders with names and service
numbers. Was at the site when the ARTCC moved to
downtown Taegu with Major Maxwell King commanding.

Some names-Leo Leonidas,Wilmer White, Roberyts, Wohlford.

Be glad to send any info that I have to anyone interested.

Spent the next few years in the USAF,Hunter and
Turner GCA in 1954,Frankfurt Approach Control 1954-58, Andrews Approach Control and Tower 1959-78(FAA from 60 on), Patuxent ATREP 1978-88.

Keywords: Tare George Homer , K2, At the boards

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Lowell LaNE wrote on December 9, 2002

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City and State: SPOKANE WA

Unit: 1993 AACS- K-13 TOWER

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: Some Aircraft call signs will always be burned into my memory.

Helenic 620, IceAge Able, 5932,
(Flight Check AC)

GW and SW Homing Beacons

Keywords: 51st FIW - F-80's then F-86's
8th FBW - F-80's
319th FS - F-94's
Joe Doherty, Oscar B. Lopez, Les Moore

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Joe (Tex) Shafer wrote on November 21, 2002

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Unit: 1993 AACS

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: There from Nov. '51 to Oct. '52
Would like to hear from someone....

Keywords: Cap Wilkins, Joe Stripling

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Joe Stripling wrote on November 21, 2002

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City and State: LINDALE TX

Unit: K-13 1993RD AACS

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: I do not remember the first names of some of
the others in our group. The last name of
one was Haley(or Hailey},Hartley, Gilley,
Myers. There were two other guys with first
names of Louie and Nolen. Our house boy
was "Chong". Would love to hear from some
of you after 50 years.

Keywords: Joe "Tex" Shafer, friend, Huntsville, Texas.
We shared the same tent, and are still friends
today.

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Ainsley Fullard-Leo wrote on September 14, 2002

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City and State: CAMAS WA

Unit: 1993RD AACS [OL 18]

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: Keesler AFB Tower School Spring 1952, Guam-August 52 to December 52. K-18 December 52-Sept. 53.
Hickam AFB Sept 53-Sept 54. Travis AFB Sept. 54-Dec. 55. CAA/FAA Oakland CA Tower 1956-May 59. FAA Honolulu Tower May 59-Jan. '76. Retired.

Like to contact any of the old gang from K-18.

Many pictures to share. Will have more names when I get back to HNL next month. Best regards to all who served.

Keywords: Guam, K-18, Kangnung. Tower. Raymond Buday, Dick Allen, Mikesell, Ira Schrode, Lt. Lane, Whaley.
ROKAF F-51's, FASRON 11.

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Ainsley Fullard-Leo wrote on September 14, 2002

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City and State: CAMAS WA

Unit: 1993RD AACS [OL 18]

Service or Relationship: -

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Ainsley Fullard-Leo wrote on September 13, 2002

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City and State: CAMAS WA

Unit: 1993RD AACS OL 18, K-18 [KANGNUNG KOREA]

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: Transferred from Guam in Dec. 52 with Dick Allen, Ray Buday. [Tower Operators] Good duty, casual.
ROKAF flying F-51's, Navy emergencies serviced by FASRON 11 next to tower. AACS OL 18 was in tents. About 20 people. Tower Operators, Radio Operators, Maintenance and orderly room.

Keywords: Dec.52-Sept 53 1993rd AACS K-18 Kangnung. Dick Allen, Raymond Buday, Whaley, Mikesell, Ira T. Shrode, Lt. Lane

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James (jim) Davis wrote on August 7, 2002

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City and State: STERLING VA

Unit: 1993RD AACS SQUADRON

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: Visted Korea Nov 2001, They have 50-year old Democracy that we helped to found. Groups of school children seeing us "greybeards" bowed and said "thank you!" ROKAF (K-18) treated us like visiting royalty (I was A/2C in 1953). Visited Control Tower at K-55 - modern USAF treated us great with much respect. I regret losing those that gave their all and shall remember them forever, but at least they and we that survived left a legacy of great value to South Korea.

Keywords: Control Tower Operator OL-55, OL18. K-55 - Hatpin Wheel and his F-86F's, K-18 - USN Battle Damaged Aircraft from carriers. Gene Hare, Ray Buday, Pete Whaley and the list goes on.

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Richard L. Finch wrote on July 31, 2002

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City and State: INDIANAPOLIS IN

Unit: 1993RD AACS SQDN, KIMPO 51-52

Service or Relationship: -

Comments: Was supposed to stay on island 3 months but volunteered to stay until I had almost 9 months there. Had one American and one British Destroyer that was always patroling between us and the mainland for security. Almost every day ROK pilots would be strafing the small islands between us and the mainland. Had a Korean man with us who spoke very good English and we called him Sparky. Had dog called Tripod. Do not know the other four guys that were there with me.

Keywords: Was Air to Ground radio operator (29351) at Kimpo in the 1993rd AACS Sqdn. Went out to Yongdongdo Island Northeast of Inchon and sent up Homing Site for aircraft returning from missions.

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