Entry: 96655
Subject: 339 F.I.S.
Subject: 339 F.I.S.
Calvin Jones SR. wrote on November 9, 2018
City and State: WEST MELMOURNE FL
Unit: 339TH F.I.S.
Service or Relationship: AIR FORSE
Comments: I was station at Chitose A.F.B. 1955 to1957, I was a crew chief on the F86D My first pilot was LT Coldpeper. I have found some of my old buddy's. The one's I have found are Paul Proctor, Clarence Jaynes, Alton Worchester and Danny Schlegel. I am now 81 years old married for 61 years and we have three children, six grandchildren. hopping to find more old buddy's.
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Entry: 94670
Subject: 339TH FIS
Subject: 339TH FIS
Bill Melanson wrote on June 2, 2017
City and State: PORT ORANGE FL
Unit: 339TH FIS
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: I was stationed in what I thought was the coldest place on earth in 1955 to 1957. I was a crew chief on 400 for a while Lt Malm was first pilot at the time we had a practice alert so the Japanese could see how it worked. Lt Malm went to the rt. and took off the rt wing tip for all to see. HMMMMMMM
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Entry: 90998
Subject: REMINISCING
Subject: REMINISCING
Robert Smith wrote on April 17, 2015
City and State:
Unit: 339 FIS
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: Chitose AFB May 1956 to Oct. 1957. Worked on T-33's which towed targets for F-86F and F-86D. Our hanger was at opposite end of flight line from F-86D hanger. We were right next to terminal for Japan Air Lines. Our maintenance chief was M/sgt Charlie MacPherson. I lived in barracks 250. I will be 80 in Aug. 2015. Some of our T-33's went TDY to Misawa AFB with the 335th 86F's for towed target practice in Nov. 1956 and later to Tinan, Formosa in March 1957 for target practice with Maj. Rice and his 335th 86F's as well as towing targets for the Chinese Nationalist Air Force. Went home in Oct. 1957 and married. After 90 days I re-enlisted in the AF for good in Oct. 1962.
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Entry: 85526
Subject: LOOKING FOR F-82 INFORMATION
Subject: LOOKING FOR F-82 INFORMATION
Alan Carey wrote on February 21, 2013
City and State: ROUND ROCK TX
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: I am seeking information and photos for a book that I
am writing on the F-82 Twin Mustang. Submissions used
will be credited within the work.
Regards,
Alan C. Carey
Keywords: F-82 Twin Mustang
Entry: 77817
Subject: LOCATE BUDDY
Subject: LOCATE BUDDY
Ronald Marland SR. wrote on February 11, 2011
City and State: SAUGUS MA
Unit: 47TH FIS
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments:
Keywords: NIAGARA FALLS AFB VILLA CAPRI
Entry: 74568
Subject: FLIGHT LINE CREW
Subject: FLIGHT LINE CREW
Eugene Beyers wrote on May 3, 2010
Email Update Needed
City and State: DENVER CO
Unit: 339TH FIGHTER (AW) SQUADRON
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: I worked on the Flight Line, our Line Chief was M/Sgt John Byrnes, great guy, was later promoted to WO and I lost touch with him then. Also served with a M/Sgt Gross, his nick name was "Pappy" also M'Sgt Wheller, semeto me he work in Communoication if memory serve me correctly. I arrived in 1950, departed for the dates in 1952.
Keywords: "Geno" was my nickname, we had F-82G's later moved up to F-94B's,
Entry: 66478
Subject: HI JIM
Subject: HI JIM
John Peters wrote on July 13, 2008
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: Hi Jim,
I was there from Dec 54 to Dec 55. Were not the winters great? That is why I luv New Mexico.
If you remember, I had the great experience of running up bird 308 and having the turbine wheel lose some vanes which caused the turbine wheel to get out of balance and sever the shaft at 98%. Caused by some inept pilot that did not write up an over temp.
I'm retired in Las Cruces after a great career in rockets and satellites.
I have pictures of you and the crew. I'll send them to you if wish.
John Peters
Keywords: Chitose
Entry: 65994
Subject: ELECTRONIC FUEL CONTROL TECHNICIANS
Subject: ELECTRONIC FUEL CONTROL TECHNICIANS
James E. Wilson wrote on June 10, 2008
City and State: BRIDGEPORT CT
Unit: 339TH FIS
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: I served with the 339th FIS at Chitose AFB from Nov. 1954 until Nov. 1956, and would like to know how many of my workmates are still around. I was an electronic fuel control specialist on the F-86D, which was powered by a J47-GE-17.
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Entry: 64248
Subject: SON OF PILOT
Subject: SON OF PILOT
John Tomarchio wrote on February 10, 2008
Email Update Needed
City and State: AIKEN SC
Unit: 339TH
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I was with my Dad, John Tomarchio in Chitose from 1953-1957. He was with the 339th. I have been looking for information on him. He was a pilot. I have 2 of the mugs and several patches and medals that he left. Dad died in 1986. I was age 1-5 while in Chitose, but I remember a lot. The snow, Tokyo zoo, crossing the flight lines without permission, and the many friends that my parents had at Chitose.
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Entry: 63058
Subject: 339 FIS PATCHES
Subject: 339 FIS PATCHES
Randy Troutman wrote on November 16, 2007
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: Hello, I'm looking for any and all 339 FIS patches to complete a collection featuring Korean war units. If you have any to spare please contact me and I'm sure we can work something out. I just retired as a fighter crew chief myself. Thanks for your service to our great country!
Randy
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Entry: 61603
Subject: ALL WEATHER INFORMATION/PHOTOS NEEDED
Subject: ALL WEATHER INFORMATION/PHOTOS NEEDED
Alan Carey wrote on July 12, 2007
City and State: ROUND ROCK TX
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Other
Comments: Hello,
I'm writing a book on Night and All Weather fighter aircraft that were used in the Korean War. I'm looking for images of the aircraft (interior and exterior shots), images and information on airborne radar systems. All material will be cited in the book.
Keywords: F-94B, F-82
Entry: 61602
Subject: ALL WEATHER INFORMATION/PHOTOS NEEDED
Subject: ALL WEATHER INFORMATION/PHOTOS NEEDED
Alan Carey wrote on July 12, 2007
City and State: ROUND ROCK TX
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran
Comments: Hello,
I'm writing a book on Night and All Weather fighter aircraft that were used in the Korean War. I'm looking for images of the aircraft (interior and exterior shots), images and information on airborne radar systems. All material will be cited in the book.
Keywords: All Weather, night fighters, radar
Entry: 57924
Subject: LONGEST SCRAMBLE
Subject: LONGEST SCRAMBLE
Dick Lethe wrote on July 1, 2006
City and State: DALLAS TX
Unit: 339TH FIS
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: My RO and I had the dubious distinction of having the
longest scramble in history at Missawa when in December
1952, the hanger doors were frozen shut and it took ua 45
minutes to get airborne. I think my RO was Gene Kershner.
If so he can verify this sordid tale.
Keywords: F-94B
Entry: 57649
Subject: AW BOOK PROJECT
Subject: AW BOOK PROJECT
Alan Carey wrote on June 13, 2006
City and State: ROUND ROCK TX
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Other
Comments:
Keywords: I'm looking for information,stories, and photographs for a book project on U.S. AW operations during the Korean War
Entry: 51945
Subject: 339TH 1956 - 1957
Subject: 339TH 1956 - 1957
John Tahaney wrote on July 10, 2005
City and State:
Unit: 339TH FIS
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: Worked in the F-86D Flight Simulator group from 1956 - 1957. Would love to hear from anyone who was in that group with me.
Keywords: F-86D, Flight Simulator, Chitose
Entry: 50079
Subject: CHITOSE SERVICE
Subject: CHITOSE SERVICE
Doyle Starr wrote on April 9, 2005
Email Update Needed
City and State: ODESSA FL
Unit: 339TH
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: fond memories of chitose. I was NCOIC Operations underCap Bugai and Begeman. No family quarters avail. Went back to Tampa and brought wife, son (3) and 1 year old twin sons. flew in C-47 from Yokota, landed midight - freezing on flightline. Moved into Splinter village then into Crawford (Sapporo}. Part of squaredance club. Really cold for Fla boy, but remember Chitose as best assignment. Moved to 41st AD, Johnson when JASDF took over base.
Keywords: 307th BW out of Macdill (B-29) to Kadena to bomb North Korea back to middle ages. Since I was only one that had served in SAC, Col Anderson gave me the rec B-36 model, now owned by my grandson from one of twins.
Entry: 50077
Subject: ANY CREWMEMBERS REMEMBER A SCRAMBLE OUT OF MISAWA?
Subject: ANY CREWMEMBERS REMEMBER A SCRAMBLE OUT OF MISAWA?
John Dickason wrote on April 9, 2005
Email Update Needed
City and State: FT WALTON BCH FL
Unit: 339TH FIS
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: I often wonder if any of the other three 339th crewmembers involved remember a specific two-ship scramble during a snowstorm in the winter of 1952. We were TDY out of Johnson AB to Misawa. Intruder aircraft from the Kuriles to the north had showed up on the radar. We had to wait to see if tugs could drive through the snowdrifts before we could take off. The rest of the flight was uneventful because the uninvited guests turned around and went home, but for the four of us who were not long out of training, it was exciting to be flying with guns charged, no lights, and real "bad guys" out there somewhere. Because of the weather at Misawa (zero-zero) we recovered at Chitose. I remember the GCA crew at Chitose was angry because we had alerted them and then cancelled when we realized we could see the field. I remember the other pilot - a young redheaded lieutenant named Rush. I often wonder what kind of people were flying in the Migs, or whatever caused the blips on the radar screen. That must have been a lousy remote assignment - the Kurile Islands.
Keywords: Scramble out of Misawa
Entry: 50067
Subject: WELCOME TO ALL THE RADAR SHOP ZOOMIES
Subject: WELCOME TO ALL THE RADAR SHOP ZOOMIES
Kenneth R. (Dick) Bower wrote on April 8, 2005
Email Update Needed
City and State: SAN ANTONIO TE
Unit: 339TH FIS RADAR SHOP 55-57
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: Would love to hear from anyone who knows the whereabouts of Arthur Hay, Hecker, and any other Radar shop peeps from the 339th.
My wife and I will be retiring and moving back to Chiayaphum Thailand for good in Oct. but our gmail e-mail addy will still be good.
Ken Bower
SFC, USA Ret.
USAF Jun 54-Nov 63
break in service
US Army Mar 64-Feb 75
Keywords: Went by Dick Bower back in 55-57. Worked Radar flightline and then Radar Supply, taking over from Val Cavaco.
Entry: 50056
Subject: NOTICE TO THE 339TH FSA
Subject: NOTICE TO THE 339TH FSA
Gene Kershner wrote on April 8, 2005
City and State: PALO ALTO CA
Unit: 339TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQUADRON
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: TO THE MEMBERS OF THE 339TH FSA...LOTS OF GOOD COMMENTS HERE. READ ALL THE WAY TO THE END..YOU MIGHT FIND AN OLD COLLEAGE!
The 339th Fighter Squadron Association has been in existence since the 1980's. The reunion this year in TAMPA would give the members who live in the Southeast a golden opportunity to attend...especially those in FLORIDA, of whom there are many!! Some of you have never attended...why not change that this year? EMAIL AL PLACE OR ME FOR QUESTIONS.
Keywords: 339th FIS at Johnson Air Base, Japan 1952-1954
Entry: 50045
Subject: 339TH FIGHTER SQDRN ASSOCIATION
Subject: 339TH FIGHTER SQDRN ASSOCIATION
Alfred lace Place wrote on April 8, 2005
Email Update Needed
City and State: DELMAR NY
Unit: 339TH FIGHTER SQD. ASSSOCIATION
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: The 339th Fighter Sqd. Association Is an organization TO PERPETUATE THE MEMORORY OF THE 339TH FIGHTER SQUADRON. I am secretary-treasurer and eager to answer any question you may have. Our annual reunion this year will be in Tampa at the The Marriott Airport Hotel on September 30-Oct 2.It will be great.Contact me at 518-439-9211.
Check out our website www.339thfightersquadronassociation.org
Keywords: 339th FIGHTER SQUADRON ASSOCIATION
Entry: 50025
Subject: HEY 339TH MEMBERS IF YOU HAVE NOT ATTENDED ONE OF OUR 339TH YEARLY REUNIONS YOU SHOULD THEIR GREAT.
Subject: HEY 339TH MEMBERS IF YOU HAVE NOT ATTENDED ONE OF OUR 339TH YEARLY REUNIONS YOU SHOULD THEIR GREAT.
Gerald A. (Jerry) Markland wrote on April 6, 2005
City and State: NASHVILLE TN
Unit: 339TH FIS AND 339TH AWS
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: Hey all of you fellow members and family of fellow members of the USAF 339th FIS you need to do yourself a very big favor. Each year we have a great get together somewhere here in the good old USA ans we call it "The 339th FIS Reunion". I went last year 2004 for my first time and I want to tell you if you don't join us this year in Tampa,FL. you will miss out on some great times with all of the old timers of the 339th Sq. For those of you that don't know the history of the 339th,well it goes way back and we did some great things for our Mother Country the United States Of America. Come this year and hear some of these great stories of history in the making by fellow members of the 339th Sq. since it was first formed until now. Be there we would love to meet you face to face and shake your hand. For information about the reunion contact Alfred Place our secretary-treasurer of the 339th FIS. Al is listed on this page also or contact me and I will do my very best to help you out on your planes to attend this years 339th Reunion in Tampa, FL. Hope to see you there.
Keywords: The 2005 Reunion in Tampa,Florida of the 339th FIS.
Entry: 46218
Subject: CHITOSE
Subject: CHITOSE
Thurman Menow wrote on October 8, 2004
City and State: BENSALEM PA
Unit: HQ SQDN 4TH FTR WG
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: I WAS AT CHITOSE AFB 55,56 57 FINANCE OFFICE. I WAS THE PAY MASTER,AND MOST LIKLEY PAID ALL OF YOU GUYS. WHAT A GREAT PLACE AND TIME
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Entry: 45628
Subject: NCOIC 4TH FMS ELECTRIC SHOP
Subject: NCOIC 4TH FMS ELECTRIC SHOP
Raymond Mack wrote on September 5, 2004
Email Update Needed
City and State: CONROE TX
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: THE 4TH FMS ELECTRIC SHOP SERVED THE FIGHTER SQDS , 334 335 339 . I WAS STATIONED AT CHITOSE AB FROM NOV 1955 TO FEB 1957. I WAS ONE OF THE AIRMAN WHO BUILT THE ENGINE TEST CELL THAT WAS CAPABLE OF RUNNING THE J47 ENGINES FOR BOTH THE F86F AND F86D. IN MY 20 YEARS OF SERVICE CHITOSE WAS ONE OF MY BEST ASSIGNMENTS
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Entry: 42604
Subject:
Subject:
Gordon Lilly wrote on April 25, 2004
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City and State: PORT ORFORD OR
Unit: 339TH FIS
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: Grover N. Lawson Adj.
Keywords: Joe Lilly here,Engine shop,Zarate,Pishea,Augistine,Dunlap,Godilewski,Lamb. A real crew?
lot's of fun
Entry: 38854
Subject: 339TH FIS WEB SITE
Subject: 339TH FIS WEB SITE
David Llorente wrote on December 1, 2003
City and State: SANTA FE TX
Unit: 339TH FIS - CHITOSE
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: Wish to share the 339th FIS at Chitose does have a web site you may wish to visit. Also soliciting pictures to include in this web site, from one and all
http://hometown.aol.com/naaf86d/339thfightersqdnpage1index.html
David Llorente
Keywords: 339th Fighter Sqdn - - Chitose Japan
Entry: 37465
Subject: INFORMATION
Subject: INFORMATION
Hugo Hendrich wrote on October 9, 2003
Email Update Needed
City and State: MADERA CA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: I was assigned to the 339th FIS from 1954-July 1956. When I arrived they still had the "Cobra" F-86F's and a few months later we transistioned into the new "D" birds while our sister units the 334th FIS and the 335 FIS kept the F-86F's. I was assigned to the Ground Power shop. Course after we got the new birds we were called the "Silver Dragons". Have to admit we had one hell of a good group of troops in that outfit, plenty of good times as well as some bad ones, brings back many memories of almost 50 years ago -where does time go anyway? My only regret is that I left July of 1956 on emergency leave because of my Mothers passing and "none" of my personal belongings were ever sent back to me although the adjadant had promised they would be -hmmmmmmmmmmmm.
Keywords: Nickname: "Dues'y"
Entry: 37357
Subject: AIRMEN IN 1954 AND 55
Subject: AIRMEN IN 1954 AND 55
Jerry K. Love wrote on October 4, 2003
City and State: AIKEN SC
Unit: 339TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTER SQDN.
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: I have fond memories of Chitose AFB and the men I worked with. We changed from F86F's to F86D's. It was the coldest place I have ever been and I lived for warmth. I would love to hear from my buddies. A lot of names escape me now. I am 70 years old...and a grandfather.
Jerry and Dorinda Love in Aiken, SC
Keywords: W. D. McCarley....Blackwell....Nance...Foster...Groft...Lipton...Stephen French...Potter...Hanson...DeWitt...Capt. Adams...Stroud
Entry: 36645
Subject: 339 FIS PERSONNEL
Subject: 339 FIS PERSONNEL
Alfred Place wrote on September 1, 2003
Email Update Needed
City and State: DELMAR NY
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: Iam secretary-treasurer of the 339th FIS. Contact me for information.We have a reunion every year. This year on Oct.3,4,5 2003 in Coeur d'Alene ID. All are welcome. Al
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Entry: 35976
Subject: 339TH AT CHITOSE
Subject: 339TH AT CHITOSE
Tom Verd wrote on August 1, 2003
City and State:
Unit: 339TH FIS
Service or Relationship: -
Comments:
I was at Chitose AFB with the 339th FIS from
1954-56. Jet mechanic on F86E's and 86D's.
would like to hear from anyone who was there
at that time.
Tom Verd etverd@yahoo.com
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Entry: 34896
Subject: REUNION
Subject: REUNION
Alfred Place wrote on June 15, 2003
Email Update Needed
City and State: DELMAR NY
Unit: 339 FIS
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: Reunion in Couer d'Alene, I
d on 0ct 3,4, and 5,2003
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Entry: 30365
Subject: 339TH FIS RADAR SHOP, CHITOSE
Subject: 339TH FIS RADAR SHOP, CHITOSE
Kenneth R. (Dick) Bower wrote on December 13, 2002
Email Update Needed
City and State: SAN ANTONIO TX
Unit: 339TH FIS RADAR SHOP (E4,5,6)
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: Would like to hear from any of the old 339 FIS troops/officers espacially anyone who worked E4,5,6 Radar Shop or orderly room.
I went on To Eglin, then Holloman, then Bunker Hill(Gus Grissom), then Dover. Got out and after break in service joined the US Army. Served at Camp Roberts, Ft. Huachuca, Clark AB P.I. Ft. Buckner Okinawa, U-Tapao and Sriracha Thailand, and two tours with White House Comm (DCAOC).
Keywords: Dick Bower here. Served at Chitose AB, Hokkaido, Japan Sep 1955-Sep 1957. Worked flightline, then Radar Supply. Took over supply from SSG Cavaco.
Entry: 30303
Subject: LOOKING FOR OLD BUDDIES
Subject: LOOKING FOR OLD BUDDIES
Gerald A. (Jerry) Markland wrote on December 10, 2002
City and State: NASHVILLE TN
Unit: 339TH FIS
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: I served with a great bunch of men while I was in the 339th FIS and they still cross my mind every now and then when I think back on my youth.
Keywords: F86 A's E's,F's and D's
Charlie Stroble, Robert Labow, Kit Carson,many more.
We ended up in Chitosie, Japan med 50's
Entry: 28252
Subject: FORD FIELDS
Subject: FORD FIELDS
Mary Belle Goff Westerfield wrote on September 13, 2002
Email Update Needed
City and State: HAZARD KY
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I am thankful to all who made America free for me and my family. I think of all wars that got us this far. I am worried about future wars. My dad was a seargent in WWII. 5 uncles also.God bless you korean war veterans.
Keywords: I never met this man but he is my moms first cousin. He was born abt 1931. He has a living sibling. I care for him and I loved his mother so much.
Entry: 25057
Subject: 1LT VERNON A. LINDVIG
Subject: 1LT VERNON A. LINDVIG
Valerie Lindvig Eliassen wrote on April 28, 2002
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: One of first 6 Americans fatalities of Korean
War. Conflicting information out there. .
.information recently declassified. Where do I
go to get accurate information? Daughter
seeking help!
Keywords: Looking for: Information: 1LT Vernon A.
Lindvig, 339 AWS SQDN, 35 FTR INTCPT
Wing, (13 Bomber SQDN, 3 Bomber Wing.
MIA?KIA June 28, 1950
Entry: 25013
Subject: 339 AWS SQDN-35 FTR INTCPT WING- 1LT VERNON A. LINDVIG
Subject: 339 AWS SQDN-35 FTR INTCPT WING- 1LT VERNON A. LINDVIG
Valerie Lindvig Eliassen wrote on April 27, 2002
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Looking for any information or anyone who
knew my father, Vernon Lindvig. Information
recently declassified by govt.
Keywords: 338 AWS SQDN/35 FTR INTCPT
WING-Vernon A. Lindvig; MIA/KIA; d.07/50;
Korea.
Entry: 18034
Subject: LOOKING FOR SQUADRON PATCH
Subject: LOOKING FOR SQUADRON PATCH
John Quick wrote on July 17, 2001
Email Update Needed
City and State: ANDOVER MN
Unit:
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: I was a member of the 339th while in Japan from Sept,1954 until March 1957. We had the f86E's until mid 1955 when we switched to the F86D. I am looking for a Squadron patch from the F86D days. Hope someone out there can help.
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Entry: 14356
Subject: FINDING MEN
Subject: FINDING MEN
Gerald A. (Jerry) Markland wrote on January 16, 2001
City and State: NASHVILLE TN
Unit: 39TH AND THE 339TH FIS
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: This was a great bunch of guys to serve with.
Keywords: F-86A , F86E , F86F, and F86D
Entry: 9923
Subject: LOOKING FOR
Subject: LOOKING FOR
Gynn Harris wrote on June 28, 2000
City and State: GARLAND TX
Unit: 49TH SS
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: LOOKING FOR THE WHERE ABOUTS OF A 1ST LT.SABIN L. ANDERSON
Keywords:
Entry: 5239
Subject: NEED INFO ON 339TH FIS- KOREAN WAR
Subject: NEED INFO ON 339TH FIS- KOREAN WAR