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Simon Muggleton JNR wrote on October 4, 2024

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City and State: SELMESTON - EAST SUSSEX UK

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Comments: I am currently researching the career of this RAF officer who was attached to D Flight 336 Squadron 4th FIW 5th Air Force in Korea during 1952. He was awarded the US DFC and Air Medal in 1954 by the President for his actions whilst flying the Sabre Jet. Any further info would be most appreciated.

Keywords: RAF officer Sabre Jet

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Eric Yocum wrote on February 19, 2018

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City and State: DE

Unit: 336TH

Service or Relationship: Other

Comments: Greetings. Anyone who has photos of the Rocketeers or Kimpo during the 1950-1954 era, and would be willing to share? - I will upload them to my webpage that I am trying to build for the Rocketeers and K-14 Kimpo.

I've been updating and restoring what I know or have access to.
I've recently uploaded color photos from Ken Ewing, a pilot during the 1954 era of the 336th.

My K-14 webpage: sweetrose.yocumusa.com/2018kimpo
My fathers/336th Rocketeers website: sweetrose.yocumusa.com

Thank you all for your service and your family's service.

Keywords: 336th F-86F

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Jonathan Addison wrote on March 28, 2014

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Unit: CIVILIAN

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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 336th, 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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Kenneth Tollefson wrote on June 17, 2013

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City and State: SAN DIEGO CA

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Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

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Keywords: On November 4, 1951, USMC exchange pilot William Guss with the 336 FIS was the
first Marine to shoot down a MiG 15. Can anyone provide the tail number of that
Sabre Jet or information about how it can be obtained?

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Jim Perry wrote on September 17, 2009

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City and State: N CHARLESTON SC

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Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: I am looking for a 336th FIS patch for my collection.I am a disabled vet who collects all Air Force patches.Hopefully, has a 336th FIS patch that they would be willing to send me.Also, I am trying to locate a 4th FIW roster so I can contact vets about my hobby.My address is 5028 Hidden Forest Lane Charleston South Carolina 29420.Thank you.

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Jim Perry wrote on September 14, 2009

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City and State: N CHARLESTON SC

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Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: I am looking for squadron patches.I am a disabled Air Force vet who collects patches as a hobby.I am looking for a 336th FIS patch to add to my collection.I am also looking for a roster of the group or squadron so I may contact members about my hobby.My mailing address is 5028 Hidden Forest Lane Charleston South Caroling 29420.Thank you.

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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 veteran who collects group and squadron patches as a hobby.I am trying to locate a 336th FIS patch for my collection.Hopefully, has 336th patch that they would send me.Thanks.Jim Perry,MSt,USAF,Ret 5028 Hidden Forest Lane Charleston,South Carolina 29420

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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 a disabled Air Force who collects group and squadron patches as a hobby. Hopefully, someone in the squadron kept a 336th FIS patch that they would send me for my collection.Thank you.Jim Perry,MSgt,USAF,Ret. 5028 Hidden Forest Lane Charleston South Carolina 26420

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Sharon MacDonald wrote on October 10, 2008

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City and State: CARLOCK IL

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Comments: Marine attached to squadron:

I wish to correct two errors of fact that were made in an entry on Sunday 3 August 1997 about my father, Major Thomas M. Sellers USMCR. He shot down his first and second MiGs on 20 July 1953 (not his second and third). He received two DFCs and one Silver Star (not two Silver Stars).

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Houston Tuel SR. wrote on April 22, 2008

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City and State: SACRAMENTO CA

Unit: 336TH FTR. SQDN IN KOREA

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: Born August 30, 1922 and still in good health, but have lost track of most of my friends, many of whom are no longer living. Attend the biennial F-86 Pilots reunion in Las Vegas in odd years. Lost Dottie, my wife of 62 years, in car wreck in May 2006. Enjoy very much hearing from old Air Force friends and acquaintances via phone calls, mail, or the internet.

Keywords: Flew liaison planes (L-2's, L-4's and L-5's) for Field Artillery from 1944 to 1949. Transferred to Air Force and went through pilot training with Class 50-B at Randolph and Williams. Air Force Units and aircraft: 94th Ftr Sqdn, lst Ftr Wing (F-86's); 318th Ftr Sqdn, 325th Ftr Wing (F-94's); 336th Ftr Sqdn, 4th Ftr Wing (F-86's)in Korea; Nellis AFB (F-80's, F-86's and F-100's), 35th Ftr Sqdn, 8th Ftr Wing at Itazuke (F-100's). Remainder of career was in Pentagon, AFLC at McClellan AFB, Hq 7th Air Force in Vietnam. Retired from McClallan in 1970.
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Anthony Caristi wrote on December 2, 2007

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Comments: Looking for information on Bradley Irish for family records. If you or some one you know were acquainted with him please email me with your stories or contact information.

Keywords: Bradley Irish POW 24 Oct 1951

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Steve Lumley wrote on February 10, 2007

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City and State: BULLARD TX

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Comments: I am looking for any information on Major Felix Asla Jr. he was the commander of the 336th FIS at K-14 during the summer of 1952.
He was the pilot of a F-86E with the markings of FU-767. The plane was painted with the words "THE CHOPPER".
Any information on the MAjor or his where abouts would be greatful.

Thank you

Keywords: The Chopper

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Wallace Christina JR. wrote on July 14, 2006

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City and State: MISSOULA MT

Unit: 336TH FIGHTER SQUADRON/4TH ARMAMENT

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I would love to hear from anyone who might remember my Dad or at least hearing about him. He was a great Dad and I know a very hard working professional Service man.

Keywords: Chris, Wally, was with the 4th FIS 336th Fighter Squadron at Kimpo from Early 1951 till early 1952. He was at Selfridge Field MI with Col. Gabreski and they both went over to Korea together to both fly and train with the new (at that time)F86. Later Col. Gabreski was transfer to Suan. They remained friends until the Col's death. My Dad had a lot of other friends at Kimpo also. And most of them he rememberd till he died on July 1st, this year.

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Eric Yocum wrote on January 19, 2006

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Comments: Looking for any additional photos/info on the 'Sweet Rose' F86 or father Walter Yocum. This in reply to my earlier search guestbook comment.
I have one in possession with my father

Keywords: Walter, Yocum, f86, sweet rose, ewing, k-14

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Jack Hunt wrote on December 30, 2005

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City and State: NEW BERN NC

Unit: 4TH RADIO RELAY SQDN

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: I have a blue scarf I guess to be from about 1953, and has fully embroidered 4th emblem and "Sabre (as in sword)" on one end, with the 336th emblem embroidered on the other with the initials M.L.G. with two korean characters underneath. The reverse of the scarf is totally silver/grey.

Thanks for any input, and especially the time frame.

Thanks,

Jack

Keywords: 336th FIS / 4th FIG-FIW Pilot Scarf research.

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Eric Yocum wrote on October 17, 2005

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Comments: In search of any info, pictures on my father Walter Yocum - He was a crew chief to Pilot Ewing, when he flew the f86 "Sweet Rose" on one side of it. In South Korea during the 50-53 war. Please email me for any info: alucard1975@hotmail.com
Thanks!

Keywords: Walter, Yocum, f86, sweet rose, ewing, k-14

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Jim Perry wrote on April 12, 2005

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City and State: CHARLESTON SC

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Comments: I am a disabled Air Force veteran who collects group and squadron patches as a hobby. I am in the process of trying to locate patches from Korean War Air Force units. I appreciate patch or patches that you are willing to donate to my collection.Thanks. Jim Perry.MSgt,USAF,Ret

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Bill Hicks wrote on March 21, 2005

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City and State: FREDERICKSBURG VA

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Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran

Comments: A dear Friend of mine Retired Captain Bill Lee HAYS was a F86F Pilot with the 336th Fighter Squadron,4th Fighter Group, K-14, Kimpo, South Korea from November 1950 to January 1953. He recalls one of the aircraft he flew had the Number 49-184. He has had several strokes, but still recalls some information. He says he flew 214 combat missions. On his last mission he was wounded and ditched in the Yalu River. Does anyone remember him, or can give any additional information. With any responses, I can give additional information.

Keywords: F86F Tail Wing Number 49-184

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Bruce Fleming wrote on March 18, 2005

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City and State: LONDON ON

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Comments: There is further info at www.airforce.ca/postwar

Keywords: My Dad, S.Bruce Fleming won the DFC with the 336th 4th FIW.
Her served with the RCAF/USAF force from March to June 1952. I think he named his plane "Lucifer."
Anyone there whom may have known him or flown with him? He passed in 1996.

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Larry Custer wrote on June 9, 2004

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Comments: Dick was my uncle. Died in helicopter crash in Texas in late 50's. Any info on him in Korea or other please let me know.

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David Glezen wrote on April 9, 2004

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Unit: 336TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: Ed Note: 1999 message found and added:

Dear Hal,

I just ran across the "Project" on the net and thought I'd pass on the fact that I was with the
336 (Rocketeers) Squadron most of 1952 stationed
at K-14 Kimpo.

More importantly, I have in my hands a yearbook-type publication that all members of the 4th Wing put out (picturs,names, trivia) covering July and August 1952.

I saw a couple of info requests that came through on the net (Colwell and
J.K. Johmson) but could find neither name in the book..so they must've
been with the unit before or after the above period.

That's about all I have on my mind for now, but would be pleased to hear
from you should my subject book be of any help to anyone as far as names
or what have you. Do you perhaps have any contact with individuals in
the 336th that I may've served with ?

Give us a shout !

Regards,

Dave Glezen

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Donald Mooney wrote on January 22, 2004

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City and State: OKLAHOMA CITY OK

Unit: 336TH K-14,KIMPTO

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: Going to the mess hall at Kimpo one day we saw this MIG 15 had landed and was turning into an alert parking area and was surrounded by MP Jeeps
with machine guns trained on this MIG. My fried with me had a camera and took some pictures. An MP say us and ran over demanding to have the film.
My friend was real amart and palmed a new roll of film out of his pocket and exchanged it with the roll in the camera. When the MP stood in front of us my friend pulled the film out of the new roll and handed it to the MP who was satisfied. We developed the good roll and I have a copy of the picture we took.

At lunch a message came over the PA asking for an armament officer to report to a specific hanger. Since I was also the AO I left th mess hall and picked up my armament chief then went to the hanger specified where this MIG was paarked surrounded with all the brass on the base. I reported and was told to disarm this MIG. It was difficult to understand Russian and we worked for over an hour before the armament bay under the belly suddenly fell down and was caught by the cables on each corner. We were able to unload the armament bays and the machine guns then were told to depart the hanger. It was eventually disassembled and flown to a Pacific Island where it was re-assembled and test flown. One of the test pilots was named Macristle (? spelling) who was an ace both in WWII and Korea.I still have that photo.

Keywords: F-86 stationed at K-14, Kimpo

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Donald Mooney wrote on January 22, 2004

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Donald George wrote on December 6, 2002

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City and State: BOISE ID

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Comments: Donal,
I am your namesake. You are from Rigby, ID. It would make all the difference in the world to my father, Dennis, if you would contact me. Please let me know if you are there and I would keep it to myself.
Donald George
Idaho

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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: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: Remember one day a flight of four was supposed to be coming home and only three landed. One of the landed pilots was heard to say he saw the fourth ship hit but did not know if he went down. Later from out of the blue here comes a lone F-86 at a very low altitude and he landed safely. However, he had no canopy or flight helmut. The canopy had been shot away and the suction had taken his helmut. Saw many shot up F-86's with some big holes in them. They were a great fighter and the pilots who flew them were heroes for sure. I was very proud to have been a part of the support.

Keywords: At Kimpo short time then assigned to Yongdongdo Island for homing station setup. Stayed there about 9 months. Loved to visit flight line when F-86s were going out on missions when I was off.

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Gary Harlan wrote on June 27, 2002

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Comments: Have several pictures from Kimpo one of my father standing beside a Sabre with 8 kills marked on the right side . You cannot see the name on the plane other than it starts with a "E" or "C" and ends with what appears to be an "S". Father is T.S.Harlan., Think he was a T/Sgt. Mjr. Wendall Brady was commanding at the time....any info appreciated...

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William W. Brown wrote on May 30, 2002

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City and State: DALLAS TX

Unit: 336TH FTR SQDN, 4TH FIW

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

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Hansel Martin wrote on May 9, 2002

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City and State: SAN ANTONIO TX

Unit: 336TH SQ, 4TH FIG, 4TH FIW

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: was skinny red head with mustach (now gray) but
looking for old friends and interested in reunions
now that we have time. when we were there they
flew a lot, some top aces were grounded and
ordered back to the states, we had a visiting
mig 15, too may hours work, too much to drink,
too much work, too much to drink, etc. etc.
it must not have been that bad or i would not
have remembered so many good things. i still
even have pride showing the 4th fig 52-52 yearbook
with pride and momories. all e-mail welcome.HCM

Keywords: a/1c jan 53 til jan 54 336th fis 4th fiw line
chief for radar / sighting systems maint

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Robert Kelley wrote on May 9, 2002

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City and State: TAMPA FL

Unit: 336TH---1951-52

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: message#24142
subject--Looking for Red Leader

Tried to answer her but her EM address is no good. I talked to the Leader this past week and he told me to get in touch with her about her uncle"Lt.Houge".He pulled his Form 5 and he was on that morning. Can you up date me on the address or get in touch with the family for me?
Thank You R.H.KELLEY

Keywords: Kimpo,Korea Sept..1951-June-1951 336th FIS

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James Ridley wrote on December 16, 2001

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City and State: NY

Unit: 336 FIG, 4TH FW

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Keep up the good work on this web site. The 336th vets should not be forgotten. For those whohave passed on, like my father, A1/C Allen D. Ridley (1931-1999), rest in peace.

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Clark Hearn wrote on December 10, 2001

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City and State: DENVER CO

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Comments: Does anyone have any info on Ralph E. Banks 336 FI Sq.? F-86 Pilot

Keywords: Ralph E. Banks

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Mike Campbell wrote on November 5, 2001

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Comments: I'm looking for 336th memorabilia anyone may have for sale and/or F-86 models or high-end illustrations. My father was on the base as tech sgt. and I am looking for a special holiday gift for him.

Keywords: 4th Fighter Wing, 336th squad

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Stephanie Hogue wrote on September 15, 2000

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City and State: PA

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Comments: I'm posting here because I was told that the 336th used colors for their flight designations.

I've been researching my uncle, 1Lt Charles Hogue, an F-86 pilot with the 334th, who was flying as Able 4 on the morning mission of 12/13/51. He was lost on this mission and is still officially MIA. This was the day George Davis got 2 MIGs.

Have been following up my father's recollection of a letter from George Davis that mentioned sighting of my uncle's plane by pilot from another squadron. Recently received copy of mission summary for that morning in which Red leader reports sighting of lone F-86 under attack by 3 MIGs. Because my uncle's was the only F-86 missing that day and because no F-86 returned to base with the kind of damage mentioned in the report, this is almost certainly the actual last sighting of my uncle's plane.

None of this is in the official review of his case or in his current Missing file. I've sent copy of mission summary to Air Force and am waiting for DPMO military analyst's review. If anyone recalls this incident or knows who was flying as Red leader on that mission, please contact me.

Thank you!

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John Brady wrote on September 7, 2000

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City and State: COLUMBUS MS

Unit: 36TH FTR BM SQ, SUWON K-13

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: Wanted to hear from any friends of James Swenson
336th FIS, 4th wing. Entered a remembrance for
Jim> JB

Saw the story on the 336 FIS about marine who was
lost in XE 1002 sector. Have the map they want,
1:1,000,000 and will copy and send to anyone who
wants it. JB

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Oscar Hernandez wrote on June 25, 2000

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City and State: LAREDO TX

Unit: 336TH FTR. SQDN.COMM SHOP

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: although memories are vague,intense winter,culture
shock, and the isolation from USA still is vivid.
Any info. on the above will be appreciated. Note:
In Laredo, Tx. for the past three years, a remem-
brance ceremony is held at a Korean Baptist Church
for the Laredo veterans of the Korean War.Laredo
has mostly marines and army vets; very few Air Force personnel!

Keywords: Oscar 336th Maint. Sqdn. Comm. Shop May 1952-April
1953 M/Sgt. Johnson NCOIC, A/2C Culp,(from Ada,Ok
Toddy, supply)

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Warren Schilder wrote on March 24, 2000

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City and State: GRAFTON WI

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Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran

Comments: Looking for people that knew or flew with James A. Gehr, call sign "Casey". Flew with 336th FIS at K14 Kimpo
Korea arrived in Dec 1951 to some time in 1952 when he said I got "wacked", went to Pearl to mend and them re assigned to AFB Elindorf, Alaska.
I would like to talk to anyone who knew him in
Korea 1951,1952 or at Randolph flight training
in Texas 1950-1951, as it is the 50th anniversary
of his joining the AF and I want to put together
a package as a present.
W. SCHILDER Grafton WI USNR Naval Avaition 1952-1964 email warrenvs@aol.com 3/24/2000

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James Johnson wrote on November 8, 1999

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City and State: RICHMOND VA

Unit: 336TH FTR INTCP SQDN 4TH FTR WING

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Comments: 336TH FTR INTCP SQDN 4TH FTR WING

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John T. Starr wrote on November 6, 1999

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Comments: Very nice site. Repeat: very nice site. I'll be back.

Some of your members might also want to take a peek at my homesite, which is an online photo scrapbook depicting the USAF's 336th Fighter Interceptor Squadron, circa 1954, at Kimpo air base.

http://home.earthlink.net/~johnstarr1/Fabulous_Rocketeers.htm

Best,

- john starr

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John T. Starr wrote on November 6, 1999

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City and State: CA

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Comments: Attn: F-86 Sabre jockies, K-14/Kimpo vets, relatives and friends: Photos of Kimpo airbase (K-14), its men and aircraft circa 1953-54, can be found at:

http://home.earthlink.net/~johnstarr1/Fabulous_Rocketeers.htm

More photos due online by late November '99.

Best to all.

- John Starr
member KWP

Keywords: 336th FIS, 4th FIW, Kimpo, F-86 Sabre, Bill Starr, Red Bug II, Tiger, Hartenbower, Hall, Price, Raglands, Baskett, Britton, Holliday, Roberts, Daly, Smitty, Sturdley, Mig Alley, Swig Alley, Weed, Ross, Moose, 336th, 335th, 334th, Cumberpatch, Curly, Fox, Dusty, Halphide, Ewing...

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Terryl Asla wrote on November 20, 1998

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City and State: NEWTON KS

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Comments: FATHER, USAF MAJOR FELIX ASLA, JR. WAS KIA.

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