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George Zinser wrote on November 21, 2023

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City and State: CEDAR RAPIDS IA

Unit: 335 FIGHTER SQUADRON

Service or Relationship: USAF

Comments: Served at K14 (Kimpo) ln 1954

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Winfield Strock wrote on August 13, 2020

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City and State: CHARLESTON WV

Unit: 343 MEDICAL CORPS

Service or Relationship: Army

Comments: I am trying to locate any information on my cousin Vernon Hodges. He was a pilot with the 335th. The last I heard of him, he spoke at a Warbirds gathering June 5, 2010.

Keywords: 335th
Vernon Hodges

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RoseMarie Dorer wrote on November 26, 2016

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City and State: WARRENTON VA

Unit: SEARCH & RESCUE

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My father was in the 335th FIS, we believe as a sheet metal fabricator. He went into the USAAF at just 16 years old. A couple pictures of him, one in front of an F-86, can be seen at:

https://airforce.togetherweserved.com/usaf/servlet/tws.webapp.WebApp?cmd=Profile&ID=218886&type=Person

He was stationed at Kimpo his entire time in Korea. Ah! The date of 1950 on the picture is my own guess as there was no date on the picture.

I HAVE ordered my father's DD214 and am still awaiting its arrival.

In our family Bible, in the section of his service record, it says:

Training and Domestic Service
AERO Dept. of West Coast University, Oakland, CA

Does anyone out there know anything about the West Coast University and any relationship with the US Air Force??? I can find nothing about it online. I intend to contact the college and see if they have a historian who may be able to help, but hoped also to find someone here who may have attended with him and could give us more details.

According to his ex-wife, Daddy told her that he was in Search and Rescue. But, I'm not having any luck finding out about that either.

I would love to hear from anyone who knew my father, or knew about his squadron, and is willing to share whatever they know. I'd especially appreciate any pictures you're willing to share.

Thanks for reading.

RoseMarie HOGAN Dorer
for Raymond Allen Hogan, USAAF A2C

Keywords: Kimpo, 335th FIS, F-86, Search & Rescue, sheet metal fabricator

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Lauren Joyner wrote on August 23, 2016

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City and State: NASHUA NH

Unit: 335 INCEPTOR SQUADRON 4TH WING

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I am the granddaughter of John William Honaker who went down on March 14, 1952. My mother was 9 at the time and is always looking for people who knew him or who flew with him. If your father or grandfather flew with him, mom would be interested in knowing more about the men he served with.

Thanks,
Lauren

Keywords: F86, Korea, 335th Flight Inceptor, 4th Wing. John Honaker

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Daniel Hughes wrote on February 1, 2016

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Comments: I have some photos that my dad had from the 335th in Korea. Harlen Thomas Hughes was his name. He has passed. Email me if you want to see.

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Mark Miller wrote on January 20, 2016

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City and State: SAN FRANCISCO CA

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Service or Relationship: Other

Comments: Novelist James Arnold Horowitz (1925  2015), better known by his pen name James Salter, was a career officer and pilot in the United States Air Force. He graduated from West Point in 1945, transferred to the Air Force, and served twelve years, the last six as a fighter pilot. He volunteered for assignment in the Korean War, arriving in Korea in February 1952 after transition training in the F-86 Sabre with the 75th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron at Presque Isle Air Force Base, Maine. He was assigned to the 335th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron, 4th Fighter-Interceptor Wing, and flew more than 100 combat missions between February 12 and August 6, 1952. He was credited with a MiG-15 victory on July 4, 1952. He resigned from the military in 1957 following the successful publication of his first novel, The Hunters, which is based on his Korean experience. He died on June 19, 2015 in Sag Harbor, New York.

Keywords: Korea, 335th FIS, Salter, Kimpo, USAF, Air Force, F-86 Sabre, 75th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron, Presque Isle Air Force Base, The Hunters.

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Jim Perry wrote on April 17, 2015

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City and State: SUMMERVILLE SC

Unit: FUELS

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: I still collect Air Force patches but wanted to update my address as I have moved since I posted about my hobby.Jim Perry,MSgt,USAF,Ret 9615 Liberty Meadows Drive Summerville South Carolina 29485

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Douglas Perry wrote on November 8, 2014

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City and State: CANTON OH

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Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: I am a volunteer at the MAPS Air Museum in Ohio. We are looking for a picture of an F-86A, Number 48-263 either when it was at the Cleveland National Air Race in 1949 or while it was on duty in Korea with the 335th.

We are restoring the aircraft for museum use and would like to see how she was marked at either place.

Thank You

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Milbourne Whitt SR. wrote on June 17, 2014

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City and State: SALISBURY MD

Unit: 335TH FIS, K-14 KIMPO KOREA 1953

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: I want to report the recent death of Gene Mevis, a sheet metal mechanic in the 335FIS in 1953. He passed this year o/a April 21st from COPD. His home was at Lake Charles LA.
Although we had not seen each other since Korea, we managed to correspond by email for over 10 years. I think he was 82, his birthday was April 3rd. His photo is still on Facebook.I sure am missing his funny emails. RIP, Gene!! Mil Whitt

Keywords: 335th FIS sheet metal, Korea 1953

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Jonathan Addison wrote on March 28, 2014

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Unit: CIVILIAN

Service or Relationship: Other

Comments: Hi,

I'm a novelist researching details about the three squadrons assigned to the 4th FIW during the Korean war for a book I am writing. I'd be very interested in hearing from any pilots/ground crew assigned to the 335th, particularly around March-May 1951. Any photos very welcome and will gain an acknowledgement in the foreword section.

Thanks in advance

Jonathan

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David Zinser wrote on January 7, 2013

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City and State: WALFORD IO

Unit: 4TH FIGHTER WING 335TH

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Looking for any veterans who may have known my father
George Richard Zinser who was at Kimpo June thru November
1954. Was crew chief and later flight chief on F-86
512882 aka FU-882 ( he thinks) looking for photos or any
info. He is still with us and trying to remember plane
tail number etc..Any names or record of him would be
greatly appreciated.

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Karen Ruby-McBride wrote on June 7, 2011

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City and State: MESA AZ

Unit: RE: 335 FIGHTER SQUADRON

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: If anyone recognizes my Father, RICHARD L.McBRIDE, I would appreciate any feedback or stories about him, good or bad. We lost him in a car crash 8/06.
The time-frame he was stationed at Kimpo was 6/53 - 10/53. I understand he worked on the F-86's, engine shop.

Thank you!

Keywords: Richard L. McBride, 335 fighter squadron, F-86, mechanic, engine shop, K-14 

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Brenda Snider wrote on March 18, 2011

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City and State: COTTONWOOD CA

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

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Keywords: Information regarding my Uncle Lt. John M. Kirkland
"Kirk", he was stationed with the 335th Fighter-Bomber
squadron at Chitose, Japan. Shortly upon arrival he
was sent up with a senior Captain for an orientation
fly over of the area. Their plane crashed and both
were killed. Does anyone remember my uncle or the
crash? Brenda Kirkland Snider

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Charles Rider wrote on March 16, 2011

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Comments: my dad has been gone for 26 years and I remeber him talking about Korea and seerving there.

Keywords: 335 fighter intersceptor squadron served during 1950-51 as a jet mechanic at Kimpo

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Roy Clark wrote on May 12, 2010

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City and State: THOMPSON ND

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I am the daughter of Roy Melvin Clark, who served as a Russian Linguist in the Korean War from 1951-1955. We are planning a surprise 80th birthday party for him and I am trying to have some of his veterans he served with write/e-mail a Happy Birthday letter to him and we will compile the letters into a book. Thank You, in advance, for any who can contribute.

Debra (Clark) DeMoe

Keywords: Russian Linguist

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Donald Parry wrote on February 19, 2010

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Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: My son has located the person who makes the emblem with a large 4 and 2 dice and a spade. If interested let me know at my email address.

Keywords: 47th FIS Niagara Falls, NY

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Jim Perry wrote on August 24, 2009

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City and State: CHARLESTON SC

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Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: I am disabled Air Force vet who collects group and squadrons patches as a hobby.Hopefully, someone has a 335th FIS patch that you would be willing to send for my collection.Thanks.Jim Perry/MSgt.USAF Ret 5028 Hidden Forest Lane Charleston South Carolina 29420

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Donald C. Porter wrote on July 12, 2008

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City and State: GROVEPORT OH

Unit: 4TH WING 335TH SQD.

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: Kimpo Sept 1951= November 1951

Keywords: POP Porter

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Donald C. Porter wrote on July 12, 2008

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City and State: GROVEPORT OH

Unit: 4TH WING 335TH SQD.

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: Kimpo Sept 1951= November 1951

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Robert HOnaker wrote on April 30, 2008

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City and State: PORTSMOUTH VA

Unit: 335TH FGR SQDN

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM ANYONE THAT WAS THERE WHEN WE WERE ON HOKKIDO I WAS A CREW CHIEF THEN SERVED WITH A BUNCH OF REAL MEN . I HAD FRIENDS THERE THAT I HAVE NEVER FORGOTTEN. A/1CLASS ROBERT HONAKER

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Christine Merser wrote on October 15, 2007

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City and State: WATER MILL NY

Unit: 4TH FIGHTER WING

Service or Relationship: Other

Comments: My Uncle Gerry Merser fought in the 4th Fighter Wing of the 335th Squadron. He has recently started to talk about his experiences, and I was wondering if anyone knows of a reunion in the near future. We'd love to send him a surprise ticket to attend.

If you knew him or know of a reunion, I'd so appreciate getting the information.

Christine

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Russell (Russ) Chesser wrote on June 7, 2007

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City and State: PLAINFIELD IN

Unit: 335TH ARMAMENT

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: I was in Korea in part of 52 and 53 in the 335th fighter sqd. and would like to hear from anyone that was in the Squagron at the same time...

Keywords: K-14 Kempo, Korea

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Milbourne Whitt SR. wrote on March 10, 2007

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City and State: SALISBURY MD

Unit: 335TH FIS

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: Hello: I am sorry to report that SSgt Royce Blackman, a/c mechanic of the 335th FIS, passed away this past November 2006. We had been emailing messages and photos for the past 5 years. Suddenly it all stopped, and around Christmas I got the email from his daughter, Rebecca, that Royce was gone, just about a month before his 77th birthday. Come to think of it, I am about a month from my 77th. Whitt

Keywords: Engineering Office

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Jonathan Laflin wrote on April 30, 2006

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Comments: My Grandfather, Harley Laflin, was the crew chief for the 4th group, 335th fighter interceptor squadron in Korea. He asked me to look online (he doesn't have a computer) to see if I could find any others from his squadron. Please email me and I will pass a message on to him, or I can give you his address to send a letter or picture to. Thank You all!

Jonathan Laflin

Keywords: crew chief, harley laflin, 335th

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Milbourne Whitt SR. wrote on December 31, 2005

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City and State: SALISBURY MD

Unit: 335TH FIS, 1953, K-14

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: I was at K-14 Sept 21, 1953, when I saw a plane land at the wrong end of the runway. Funny, but it wasn't for me to question officers. Turned out it was a Mig 15, and the Pilot was 21 year old No Cum Sok, or Cum Sok No. Today he is a retired College Professor and lives in Florida and his name is Kenneth Rowe. He has had a very interesting life. M. Whitt.

Keywords: 335th Fighter Interceptor Sq. 1953

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Robert Honaker wrote on December 14, 2005

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City and State: PORTSMOUTH VA

Unit: 335TH FIGHTER SQD CHITOSE AFB

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM ANY OF MY OLD FRIENDS THAT LIVED IN BARRACKS 248A MSG DAVIS A1 CLASS FRAZIER A1CLASS FOWLER PRATHER KETCHUM

Keywords: 976 RED HOT SARA 626 VIRGINIA REBEL

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Grady Caulder wrote on October 11, 2005

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City and State: SAINT PAULS NC

Unit: 335TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQUADRON

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: Need to know who was the CO of the 335th in 1954

Keywords: Sabre Mechanic

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Larry Clark wrote on October 2, 2005

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City and State: MONTGOMERY CREEK CA

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Service or Relationship: Interested Person

Comments: Looking for pilots that flew the gunval project, possibly F-86F-2 51-2826. She's sitting in a hanger waiting to be restored.

Keywords: F-86F-2 51-2826

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Milbourne Whitt SR. wrote on June 17, 2005

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City and State: SALISBURY MD

Unit: 1953-53, WAS 335TH FIS, K-14 KOREA

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: I've been asking for information on an old friend and tent-mate, A1C Hubert E. Crow. I remember he was from Virginia or W. VA, and assured me he would contact me once we were back in the states.

We went on R and R together to see his brother stationed at the base in Fukuoka and I have some photos he has never seen of him and his brother. Thanks.

Keywords: 335th Engineering Office was my only assignment.

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Alexis Foote-Jones wrote on May 30, 2005

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City and State: ANCHORAGE AK

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I am Albert William Naylor-Foote's sister and am seeking information about his service in the Korean War.

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Everitt Sinpson wrote on January 11, 2005

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City and State: GOLDEN CO

Unit: 12TH TACTICAL RECONNAISANCE SQUADRON (NP)

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: Looking for info on Major Lonnie Moore 335th FIS
Korea Dec. 52-Oct 53

Keywords: Major Lonnie Moore 335th FIS

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Everitt Sinpson wrote on January 11, 2005

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City and State: GOLDEN CO

Unit: 12TH TACTICAL RECONNAISANCE SQUADRON (NP)

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: Looking for info on Major Lonnie Moore. Flew with 335th Dec. 52-Oct. 53
Thank you

Keywords: 335 th Fighter Inteceptor Squadron

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Norman (Duke) Duquette wrote on May 11, 2003

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City and State: CEDAR FALLS IA

Unit: 15TH TAC RECON SQDN

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: Captured and held as MIA/POW for 20 Months. Held with Harry Ettinger, Duane Thorin, Bill Naylor-Foote, and eventually 20 others including several F-84, F-86, B-26, B-29 aircrews, other captured Army, Navy, and Marines at Paks Palace Interrogation Center north of Pyongyang. All were turned over to the Chinese in May of 52 at POW Camps up on the Yalu River. Underwent 14 months of interrogation, solitary confinement, and other abuses by Chinese interrogators in attempts to force written confession of Germ Warfare participation by UN Forces against North Korean and Chinese Forces. I and 13 others did not confess and were held as "War Criminals" until 2 months after termination of hortilities. Awarded the Medal of Military Merit Chung Mu by the South Korean Minister of National Defense for my service as a POW and refusal to capitulate to Chinese interrogators. The "Chung Mu" is the highest award for Military Service awarded by the South Korean Military and is the equivalent of our CMH. I have read all of the above reports on the capture of Duane Thorin, Harry Ettinger, and Bill Naylor-Foote and of course heard them first hand from all three of them. Harry and I were Classmates in Navy Flight Training in '45-'47 time frame and "ran into one another" again for the first time in about 5 years at Pak's Palace after Harry had been "re-captured" upon the failed rescue attempt by Duane Thorin. Harry had remained in the Navy and I got out of the Navy in '47 and went Air Force in '50. One runs into old friends in odd places. A book is being/will be written about all of this, if I have my say, "one of these days". I retired from the Hq Pacific Air Forces as a Lt Colonel in 1970 after a diverse flying carreer including a 2.5 year tour as an Exchange Pilot with a Marine Squadron (VMCJ-2)at Cherry Point, NC. Got carrier qualified in F9F-8P aboard Saratoga in '57 and served on Forestall, Vallye Forge, and FDR. Served as RB-57 Test Pilot with Flight Test Division of Rome Air Development Center. Fun life to look back upon.

Keywords: "Duke" Duquette served with the 15th TacReconSqdn at Kimpo from August 51-Jan 52. Flew the RF-80 on 87 Combat Missions. Shot down by AAA on 26 Jan 52 Northwest of Hungnam. 4th Fighter Squadron escorted many of my Reconnaissance Missions into Mig Alley and photographs of Mig Bases in Southern China along the Yalu River.

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John McKee wrote on January 10, 2003

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City and State: CHAPEL HILL NC

Unit: 335 FIS, 4TH FIW, KOREA (52=53)

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: F=86 ,credited with 2 Mig 15 kills

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Rose Rivas (Shafer) wrote on October 23, 2002

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City and State: BEAUMONT TX

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Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: 1955-1956 335TH

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Cookie Sewell wrote on January 4, 2002

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City and State: ABERDEEN MD

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Comments: Unfortunately, AMC Thorin's irascable comments have not been much help in sorting out what amounts to a 50-year-old puzzle. So far this is what I have.

13 Dec 51 -- LT(JG) Ettinger and his crew are shot down while flying a night attack mission in AD-4NL BuAer No. 124743. Somehow he winds up requesting rescue via local friendly guerrilas.

2 Feb 52 -- Flying what is listed as HO3S type helicopter, BuAer unknown (other reports indicate a smaller type)AMC Thorin, guided by US Army Lieutenant Naylor-Foote, attempts to rescue Ettinger but the helo crashes and both are captured.

3 Feb 52 -- LT Spath is shot down.

8 Feb 52 == according to DPMO records, another attempt is made to rescue Ettinger and this time another Navy helo, again listed as an HO3S BuAer unknown, but again the helo crashes. This time the crew is a Marine 1st LT Kenneth Henry and a Navy LT Edwin Moore, both of whom then become POWs.

22 May 52 -- LT Spath warns off an H-19 type helo trying to rescue him, probably saving the crew and the helo from capture in a ambush.

If the Russians did get their dates mixed up -- their records often mix up days by one digit, e.g. 7 February may have been 8 February -- then the other machine may be the one the Soviet advisors got their medals for and not Chief Thorin's. But it appears that after snagging the wreckage of a small helo the Soviets still wanted a large cargo type, hence the move to get an H-19.

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Ralph Wetterhahn wrote on December 11, 2001

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City and State: LONG BEACH CA

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Service or Relationship: Interested Person

Comments: Am doing an article on the Korean War and am trying to locate Otis Gordon and Bobbie Smith, both of whom have at least one MiG-15 credit. Would like to interview for details on shootdowns.

Keywords: Otis Gordon and Bobbie Smith

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Duane Thorin wrote on December 10, 2001

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City and State: CHAMBERS NE

Unit: NAVY HELICOPTER PILOT

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

Comments: Response from Cookie Sewell:
Thanks, Lynn and Earl. Sure appreciate seeing his version.

My problem is that while I am a retired Army intel warrant (SIGINT -- none of that sneaky Pete stuff) I am pretty much reliant on what is published by official sources. Chief Thorin is down as having two helos knocked out from under him -- one on 11 September 1950 and the other on 2 February 1952. That came from US Navy sources and the DPMO web site.

Putting that together with the last actions cited to USAF F-86 pilot Lieutenant Charles Spath sure made it sound as if the Soviets were able to snag a helo.

As for the Russian historians, they are being relatively honest as they want the current crop of leaders to learn the lessons of history, not repeat them. The two guys cited -- Glukhov and Smirnov -- were apparently either VVS (Air Force) or GRU officers, but of such relatively low level they would not get "ticket punch" awards for very little. The awards they got were quite high, and ergo they must have done something right. Now the question is -- what, and with whose helo?

Curiouser and curiouser. Thanks for taking the time to put your thoughts down and sent them along.

Believe me, I'm as befuddled as you are!

Cookie Sewell
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Duane Thorin's response:
Urgent message for Cookie Sewell, retired US Army Russian Linquist
When you've already made up your mind about something contrary facts can be bothersome.
Since you apparently had already decided that Glukhov and Smirnov successfully lured me into Korea on 7 February 1952 and captured my helicopter, you really shouldn't have asked if anyone had information as to whether or not they actually did so.
Now I fear that if you gave only just a little thought to the few factualities which I sent to you it might disrupt your fantasy that by reading various accounts about something that happened 50 years ago you would know more about it than a person who was actually involved in the event.
And the whole truth of the matter would be devastating.
So better not ask for more
Amugustedly,
Duane Thorin, retired US Navy Helicopter Pilot.

Keywords: Duane Thorin; Helicopter Pilot

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Duane Thorin wrote on December 10, 2001

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City and State: CHAMBERS NE

Unit: NAVY HELICOPTER PILOT

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

Comments: To Cookie Sewell from Duane Thorin
The Russki’s definitely did not lure me and my helicopter into a trap on Feb 7, 1952. But it is possible, perhaps probable, that they obtained wreckage of my HO3S helicopter (AF called it H-5) from the N Koreans after my failed mission of Feb 8, 1952. Possible also that Glukhov and Smirnov claimed to their superiors that they had set up a trap to get it, in order in turn to get some medals. -- for I suspect the Soviet military had glory-seekers quite similar to those in our forces.
And I think it quite probable that the Russki’s patterned their ruse of May 22 to trap an AF H-19 similarly to the arrangements made by N Koreans setting up my Feb 8 operation.
But the Feb 8 deal was definitely not a trap. It was arranged by a N Korean general and his aide, operating as double agents, with unquestionable intent to get Navy pilot Ettinger (who is still available) out. The fact that Navy Intell never asked either Ettinger or myself anything about them indicates they were otherwise acquainted with said NK general and his aide.
The failure of my Feb 8 mission and resultant losses far beyond my capture and loss of the helicopter were due entirely to malfeasance’s, including deliberate lies, of two glory-seeker type US Army lieutenants associated with CCRAK; names: Ulatoski and Naylor-Foote.
Among experienced and knowledgeable combatants in that region, including myself, CCRAK is famous for failures rather than successes; including the capture in Manchuria of CIA agent Downey who languished in prison in China until President Nixon made a personal deal with Chairman Mao to gain his release.
A close friend of mine died in that CCRAK arranged fiasco.
A much-condensed, basically factual but slightly distorted (by an editor) account of my Feb 8, 1952 mission and its consequences is contained in Historian John Toland’ s work, “In Mortal Combat” (Morrow - 1991) pp 507-515.
Complete details exist in my draft but unpublished private memoirs.
I have full, document proof of my charges against Ulatoski and Naylor-Foote in 500+ pages of now declassified (from Secret) records of US Army’s investigation thereof, the originals of which are held in National Archives as a "Special Intelligence Dossier” on myself.
I leave it to Russian “President” Putin and Co. to decide if Glukhov and Sminov really deserve their medals.
Have fun with history.
Duane Thorin

Keywords: Duane Thorin; Navy; Helicopter Pilot

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G. Allan Hagelthorn wrote on September 9, 2001

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City and State: DEARBORN MI

Unit: HELICOPTER DETACHMENT FLT 3, ARS

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: Captain Charles R. Spath, an F-86 pilot in the 335 Fighter Interceptor Squadron stationed at K-14 was captured behind the lines in North Korea after parachuting out of his crippled aircraft. The date was February 3, 1952. On May 22, 1952, an attempt was made by Captain Gail Poulton of the Air Rescue Helicopter Detachment at K-16 to rescue Spath. The rescue mission had been coordinated by the intelligence group CCRAK, but unfortunately their behind-the-lines agent who was coordinating the pickup of Spath had also been captured earlier by North Koean intelligence assisted by two Russian advisors. The Russians coached the North Koreans on the means to capture the H-19 in the ruse by controlling the radio transmissions of the South Korean agent sent in by CCRAK. The pattern of the ruse was the same as used earlier in the capture of a Navy helicopter on February 7, 1952, piloted by Navy CPO Duane Thorin for which the Russian advisors, Lt. Colonels A. Glukhov and L. Smirnov received the Russian m0ilitary medals of the Order of Lenin and the Order of the Red Banner. As Captain Poulton in the H-19 approached the pickup location with Captain Spath in sight, Spath transmitted the warning, "This is Peter Willie-4, you can chalk me off for saying this, but get the hell out of here, it's a trap." Poulton and his crew in the H-19 were able to avoid being captured by the North Koreans because of the self sacrificing action of Captain Spath. Poulton acknowledged in his book, Adventurers Of A Cold War Patriot, that the bravery and courage of Spath saved his life.

My recommendation of September 5, 2001, for the Congressional Medal of Honor to be posthumously awarded Captain Charles R. Spath is now being considered by the U. S. Air Force.

Keywords: Helicopter pilot Flight D, 3rd ARS K-16 Seoul
July 1951-June 1952

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Betty Woody wrote on August 25, 2001

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City and State: NORTH LIBERTY IN

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Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: Am looking on any info for a James e. Heckman if any one might have known him please e-mail me.
Thanks Betty

Keywords: 335thFIS

I'M LOOKING FOR ANY INFORMATION ON JAMES E. HECKMAN. HE IS MY BIRTH FATHER. I THINK HE WAS A 1ST. LT. A01910239 P.A. MIG 15, F 86, 39051,KOREAN CONFLICT.

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Keith Fannon wrote on July 6, 2001

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City and State: CARROLLTON TX

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Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: I am trying to help the family of Capt. Troy Gordon Cope shot down Sept. 16, 1952. Never found. About 5 years ago an American business man was visiting a Korean War Memorian Museum in Dandong China. He found Capt. Copes dog tags on display. He made a rubbing of them.

Anyone that remembers Troy or has knowledge of this shoot down, please get in touch with me. I will pass the info on to the family.

Thanks you,
Keith Fannon
Historian for 51st Fighter Interceptor Wing Assoc.

Keywords: 335th, 4th FIW

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Keith Fannon wrote on July 5, 2001

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City and State: CARROLLTON TX

Unit: 51ST FIW

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: I am trying to help the family of Capt. Troy Gordon Cope find information about what may have happened to him after he was shot down Sept. 16, 1952. He was with the 4th FIW, 335th Sq. About 5 years ago an American business man found his dog tags in a Korean War Memorial Museum in Dandong, China. He made rubbings of the tags and brought them back.

Anyone that knew Troy or has any info, please get in touch with me. I will pass it on to his brother and son. Thanks
Historian for the 51st Association

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Cookie Sewell wrote on July 3, 2001

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City and State: ABERDEEN MD

Unit: US ARMY (1968-1990)

Service or Relationship: Interested Person

Comments: My name is Cookie Sewell, and I'm a retired US Army Russian linguist. I have been interested in the Korean War for over 10 years now and have either read or translated everything I could find on Soviet operations in Korea.

My attention was piqued when I saw Allan Hagelthorn's post about Lieutenant Charles Spath on the Korean War Project site the other night, as I recently came across a curious item in a new Russian history of the war:

"Russia (USSR) In Local Wars and Regional Conflicts In the Second Half of the 20th Century", Major General V.A. Zolotarev, Academic of the RAEhN, editor in chief (V.A. Yaremenko, A.N. Pochtarev, A.V. Usikov, authors)
"Kuchkovo Polye" Publishing, Moscow 2000, 576 pp ISBN 5-86090-065-1

PART I: LOCAL WARS AND ARMED CONFLICTS IN WHICH SOVIET AND RUSSIAN FORCES HAVE PARTICIPATED

Chapter 2: Military-Political and Military-Strategic Support to Local Wars and Armed Conflicts

In the Far East and Southeast Asia (pp. 62-77)

"On 7 February 1952, an operation by military advisors Lieutenant Colonels A. Glukhov and L. Smirnov was planned and carried out in the Genzan area to seize an American USAF helicopter. For this operation, by Ukase of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR Lieutenant Colonel Glukhov was awarded the Order of Lenin and Lieutenant Colonel Smirmov the Order of the Red Banner. With the participation of military advisor Colonel A. Dmitriev and translator Senior Lieutenant Nekhrapov, the helicopter was moved to the Antung airfield of the 64th IAK.49"

49 TsAMO RF F. 16 Opus 3139 D. 135 L. 82-83

It would seem that the incident on the 3rd and the one on the 7th may be connected, as no Soviet officer does anything without prior approval. Since these people received very high awards, it would seem that they were successful.

I can find no record of a USAF helicopter loss on that date (7 Feb) nor any POW/MIA/KIA records for that date, and yet, the helicopter is referred to as taken and shipped.

If Lt. Spath spotted a similar trap on the 3rd, it would seem that in sacrificing himself for the safety of the helicopter he should have been considered for either a DSC or MoH, as it eventually appears to have cost him his life.

Does anyone have any information on whether or not the Russians pulled this off?

Sincerely,

Stephen L. "Cookie" Sewell
CW2 (Ret) US Army

Keywords: H-19, F-86, 7 February 1952,3 February 1952, Charles R. Spath

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Louis Yalacki wrote on June 30, 2001

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Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: My Dad, Louis Yalacki, has cancer. He is reminiscing about his days in Kimpo Korea. He has misplaced his memorabilia and yearbook. He served 51-52. He said that he designed a tail section emblem...2 dice and a spade. If anyone remembers him, or knows where he can locate any information, please let us know. Thanks...his daughter.

Keywords: F86 Saber Jets 4th Fighter Wings - 335th Fighter Inceptor Squadron- mechanic

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G. Allan Hagelthorn wrote on June 5, 2001

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City and State: DEARBORN MI

Unit: 3RD AIR RESCUE K-16

Service or Relationship: Interested Person

Comments: An attempt was made to rescue Lt. Charles R. Spath of the 335th and because of his unselfish and noble effort he saved the lives of the H-19 helicopter crew about to land to pick him up. With his walkie-talkie radio Spath warned Captain Gail Poulton of a trap and to abort the mission. Spath had been shot down on February 3, 1952, and six weeks after the ill fated rescue attempt, he was reported to have died from injuries and gangrene. In our effort to confirm that it was Spath, it is necessary to have testimony about the call signs used by the 335th pilots. He identified himself on the radio as being Jell Green - 4.

Keywords: Stationed at K-16 Helicopter detachment July 51 through May 52

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G. Allan Hagelthorn wrote on June 5, 2001

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City and State: DEARBORN MI

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Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

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Milbourne Whitt SR. wrote on May 31, 2001

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City and State: SALISBURY MD

Unit: 335TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQ. KIMPO, KOREA K-14

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: I would like to hear from any of the people I served with in Korea K-14, 335th FIS, from 11/52 to 10/53. Boy, was I ever glad to get THAT mud off my shoes! Not so bad now, though. I've made it all the way to 71, just moving a bit slower. No, actually, a LOT slower. M. Whitt

Keywords: Chiefs, 335th FIS

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Vince Golembiowski wrote on September 7, 2000

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City and State: CLYDE OH

Unit: 4TH.FIGHTER WING.335TH. FTR.SQDN.

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: LOOKING FOR WALTER P.LORENZE. WAS WITH ME AT TSUIKI JAPAN EARLY 53 THEN ROTATED TO KIMPO K-14,335TH.FIS TILL SEPT. OF 53.WE WERE CREW CHIEF
ON THE F-86. LAST I KNEW HE LIVED SOMEWHERE IN MONTANA.

Keywords: WALTER P.LORENZE

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Robert (Bob) Lampe wrote on July 3, 2000

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Unit: 335TH FIGHTER INT,SQDN., 4TH FIW

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Comments: I served with the 335thFIS,4thFIW Dec.1951 to Dec.1952 I was a ground power mechanic.

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