41st Fighter Interceptor Squadron

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Mike Lawson wrote on May 6, 2022

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Comments: Hello. I am looking for a picture of a patch my 87 yo father is trying to describe to me where they had their own patch they only wore a month or so before the brass made them remove them. He describes it as having an F86D with the words “We Can Hack SAC” a buzz saw and on the outside it was “41st Fighter Interceptor Squadron.”

I don’t know how much he remembers correctly but I’m having trouble imagining it. Technology is a barrier with him…ha…so getting him to even send a pic similar is not possible. He was from Guam to Japanese early 1956 through 1957.

Does anyone recognize this? And by any stretch, does anyone have the patch that they can send a photo of?

Keywords: Hack SAC Interceptor 41st

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John Navarro wrote on March 22, 2022

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City and State: HAWTHORNE CA

Unit: 41ST FIS

Service or Relationship: USAf

Comments: Lost some great pilot,s Colone James price was our commander. Ray Bronk and Frank Vechio excellent pilots. Next assignment was AndrewsAFB Became a fireman/Paramedic after discharge Let’s Go Brandon!!

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Donald Feltey wrote on May 27, 2021

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City and State: AKRON OH

Unit: 41ST FIS

Service or Relationship: Air Force

Comments: We are going through my parents' belongings and found a jacket with 41st Skyrippers, "The First String" on the front and Follow Us with a plane on the back. We were stationed in Guam in the 50s and my dad was a pilot. I believe he was Capt. at the time, but it could be before he was promoted to Capt. We were very excited to find this conversation when we searched for the 41st FIS! If someone has more information on the squad, we'd love to hear it!

Keywords: 41st Skyrippers; FIS; The First String; Follow Us; Guam

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Mac Mccarthy wrote on March 11, 2020

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City and State: TRINITY, HIGH POINT NC NC

Unit: 41ST FOR. INCEPTER SQ.

Service or Relationship: Air force

Comments: Text me macf from time period, or wife!, mac

Keywords: Crew chief

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Mac Mccarthy wrote on August 30, 2019

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City and State: TRINITY NC

Unit: 41ST FIGHTER INCEPTER SQ.

Service or Relationship: Air force

Comments: Anyone, respond, MAC!!!

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Turk Hill wrote on August 21, 2019

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City and State: DALLAS TX

Unit: 41ST INTERCEPTOR SQUADRON

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Comments: I got to Guam in Dec 1957. Played basketball on the base team. Got a job on the Pad, 24 on 48 off some time in ‘58. Left Nov 59. Had a great time while there.

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Louie Menacho JR wrote on June 27, 2016

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City and State: SUNNYVALE CA

Unit: ARMOROR A

Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran

Comments: Looking for Harvey pollard, john forginoni, dale fuller, or anyone else that was stationed at Johnson a f b . Who worked on F 80s or F86s .

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Connie Voight wrote on October 5, 2015

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City and State: HUNTSVILLE AL

Unit: DON'T KNOW

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My dad, Lavell William Travis, was a fighter pilot during the Korean War. I was hoping to find out what Squadron he belonged to.
I'm asking because my husband and I came across an old sign that probably sat in the offices of the 41st FTR INTCP SQ at some point. It's handmade and was discovered at an estate sale in Lacey's Springs, Alabama.
My dad was stationed at Luke AFB in the early 1950's, which is where he got out of the Air Force.
If my dad was in the 41st, I have a wonderful momento. If not, my husband and I would like to return this to the 41st, if they would like to have it.
Any information anyone has would be greatly appreciated.
Even if someone could just guide me to a place that would have a listing. Thank you.

Keywords: Chi Chi, 41st squadron, Korea, fighter pilot, Lavell

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Edddie Sharpe SR. wrote on June 3, 2014

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City and State: COPIAGUE NY

Unit: 41ST FIGHTER INT. SQUADRON

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM ANY OF MY OLD BUDDIES

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Rebel Sumner wrote on January 24, 2013

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City and State: CLIFFSIDE PARK NJ

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Will appreciate any information anyone may have to
share in regards to my Dad, Charles Speck Sumner, who
flew f-80s and F-51s with the 40th and 41st FIS',
1949-1951. He named his F-51 Beyda, after his wife/my
mother.

Keywords: F-51 Korean War Pohang Osan Taegu Kimpo

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Jim Warren wrote on November 1, 2012

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City and State: GEORGE WEST TX

Unit: 41ST FIS US AF

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: I was at Johnson AFB in the 41st 1951-53. They had
just palmed the P-51's off on another squadron and
got in the F-86D's when I got there. I was a crew
chief on 86's the whole 3 years.I made some good
friends and had a good time over there. A bunch of us
climbed Mt. Fuji one time. It took a day and a half
to get up and about 3 hours to get back down. We came
down on a natural gravel slide.I hate to be picky,
but unless they changed it after I left Yokota is the
spelling, not Yakota. Also, the sqdn emblem with the
buzz saw said Always Ready when I was there. If any
of you guys are still around I sure would like to
hear from you.My closest friend over there was Willie
B. Hood from Muleshoe, TX.

Keywords: F-86D, F, G. T-33. F-80. Shaw Field South
Carolina, Johnson AFB Japan.

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Lorie Pugmire wrote on May 14, 2012

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City and State: OAK RIDGE TN

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I am looking for any information I can find about what
my father did while serving at Andersen Air Force Base
in Guam. The Air Force records do not even show that
he was stationed in Guam. He was there between July
1956 - October 1957. Before his time there he trained
at Scott AFB, Illinois, as a Ground Radio Repairman.
We have no information about what he did there due to
his contracting cancer and passing away when I was 10
years old. His name was Robert Dale Barrus, he was an
A/1C. If anyone can shed some light on this it would
be a blessing to all four of his children.
We are sure that his cancer came from something that
happened in Guam.
I also have some amazing home movies that he took while
he was there. I have had them digitized and can have
them copied for anyone who would like them.

Keywords: Radio Relay Equipment Repairman, Guam

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Turk Hill wrote on March 14, 2012

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City and State: DALLAS TX

Unit: 41ST FIS GUAN 1958 TO 1959

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: I worked on the Alert Pad out in the jungle for
several months. Tough duty, 24 on and 48 off. I was
there when they started striping all the goodies out
of the dogs. I remember we use to think the 86 really
was a dog until a test pilot from North American came
over and showed us just what that aircraft would do.
I remember his helmet looked like solid silver. He
made that 86 do things no one had ever seen before.
We had a better appreciation for it after that.

I was a lowly A2nd class and did not plan on
reenlisting so got passed over sergeant. One of my
big mistakes in life. I played basketball for the
base team and was gone a lot. I roomed with a guy
from Muleshoe, TX by the name of Dodd. We had some
wild times Muleshoe being dry back in those days, he
could get to feeling pretty good on a few beers.

I was having such a good on the Island that I missed
my first flight going home. About two weeks later I
got back from town, there was a note on my bunk from
the CO. saying ther was a plane leaving for for the
States at 12:00 PM and I would be on it or be in jail
the next day. I was on it left all my things and some
money with my friends. Told them to have a party on
me. I was sent back to Travis field and discharged
Jan. of 1960. THE END.

Keywords: F86D

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Richard Hughes wrote on December 17, 2011

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City and State: HINSDALE MA

Unit: 41ST FIGHTER

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: I was in Japan at the time the squadron moved from
Japan to Guam and did 18 month there. A crew chief I
was assigned to 000 the plane that disappeared
mysteriously. Never learned why or what happened to it.
I was friends with tech sgt Zelco alias Zeke and also
remember Mgst sgt Everton, Mgst sgt Clemons, and Mgst
sgt White. Everton and White followed me to Oxnard AFB
in Ca. in 1958.
Remember the comic painted on the nose of the planes
which depicted a plane crash with the pilot exiting who
had a cigar in his mouth. The artist was a tall guy who
wore a butch haircut but I can't remember his name. Nice
to read about others from that time in my life that I
almost forgot. Regards, Dick alis Herb

Keywords: Dick, Hughes, Herb, 41st fighter, Guam, crew chief

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Keith Davenport wrote on September 26, 2011

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City and State: HERMITAGE TN

Unit: 41ST FIS

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I had some patches made for the 41st FIS Sky Rippers.

The patch is 3.5 Inches tall by 2.75 Inches wide with a
picture of the buzz saw ripping the sky. The top of
the patch says 41st FIS and the bottom of the patch
says "follow us".

If Interested I will send a picture. I am charging
$10.00 plus shipping.

Keith E. Davenport

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Keith Davenport wrote on September 1, 2011

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City and State: HERMITAGE TN

Unit: 41ST FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQUADRON

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I am having some Squadron Patches Made from an original my father had. Anybody interested please let me know and I will give you a price based on the number of patches I have made. I am doing this because members of my family would like to have a copy of the patch and I can make some extras if needed.

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Keith Davenport wrote on October 24, 2010

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City and State: HERMITAGE TN

Unit: 41ST FIS

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Does anybody know where I can get an original patch or insignia from the 41st FIS from this era?

I am trying to add to some items from my father, Captain John E Davenport, who was in this unit from 1958 to 1960.

Any leads would be greatly appreciated.

Keywords: Insignia or Patches

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Keith Davenport wrote on October 24, 2010

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City and State: HERMITAGE TN

Unit: 41ST FIS

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I found this site and it gives me a little more insight into my dad's career while stationed at Guam. I believe he was there from 1958 to 1960. I was only 5 years old when my dad was assigned to this unit but I still have some memories of the storms, the quanset hut home we lived in, the motor scooter he drove, the Christmas celebration where Santa Clause flew in on a helicopter, a USO show, and the jungle behind our house.

I wonder if anybody who reads this knew my dad. He flew the F-86D. I wish all of you happiness and thank you for your service to our country.

Keywords: 41st FIS Guam

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Steve Falls wrote on April 3, 2010

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Comments: My father, Clyde L Falls Jr, served as a pilot w/ the 41st FIS from Sept 1958 to March 1960 in Guam. He later went on to fly the T-33, T-38, F-105 (13th TFS/14th TFS at Korat) and F-106 (318th FIS at McChord)were he was killed in when his plane crashed in 1969. Anyone with information, who may have known my father or who would just like to talk about their experience...please feel free to contact me!

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Bruce Alan Niles wrote on January 27, 2010

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City and State: CHARLOTTE NC

Unit: 41ST FIGHTER SQDN

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

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Keywords: I was assigned to the Sky Rippers in 1956, while we were yet in Japan - Yakota Air Base. My principal duties were in the Orderly Room, taking care of the Personnel Records. When it came time, we were notified of our pending move to Guam in the Marshal Islands, South Pacific. We sent the aircraft maintenance crews out to Iwo Jima. They were to re-fuel the F86D's at the island. The planes were expected to get there with almost no fuel left, even though special wing type fuel tanks were added. The planes were then to proced to Anderson Air Base in Guam. We, the remaining squadron members, were to go on board a cargo plane, along with the dependents, and fly straight to Guam. So, Japan to Guam, 1956. After about two months on Guam, I was transfered to 7th Air Force (Advanced), where I stayed until 1958.

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Donnie Bevins wrote on November 19, 2009

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City and State: KY

Unit: 41ST FIGHTER INTERCETOR SQ

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: was station on guam durning 57 and 58 18 month tour was a aircraft electrican on the f-86D fighter, had just got there when Lt. charlie fair plane had went down and they were looking for it , i didn't hear of any one being with him, it was said that he just flew out of radar and disappeared, no oil slicks or anything about his crashing, capt. ad bell had a flame out on take off but was able to turn and land the plane. enjoyed my memories beening there but not the 18 month tour. the ncois of the electric shop was sgt. locke
duck

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Jan Harrell wrote on September 26, 2008

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City and State: DALLAS TX

Unit: 41ST FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQUADRON

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I am looking for information regarding the death of my brother, Lt. Donald RAY Dellinger, in 1957. Unexplained death. Missing for 13 days after motor scooter found. Parents were never notified of death and the Air Force was not going to return his body to US per his instructions. I have a lot of questions and have received assistance from Richart Burk.

My brother was a pilot and he flew the F-86D with the Hughes E-4 Radar Control System.

Any information would be appreciated.

Keywords: Death of Brother, "Sky Rippers Follow Us"

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Franklin Crawford wrote on April 20, 2008

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City and State: BRADENTON FL

Unit: 41ST FIS

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: Would just like to talk over old times.

Keywords: F86D aircraft

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John S. Perilloux wrote on April 11, 2007

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City and State: NORCO LA

Unit: NAVY FIGHTER SQUADRON 12

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: In 1955 my squadron, VF-12, flying F2H2 Banshees, was assigned to operate with the 41st. I believe Major Clarence Dufresne was CO of the 41st at the time. Can anyone tell me if that's correct?

Keywords: 41st Fighter Interceptor Squadron
Yokota AFB
VF-12

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Bruce Alan Niles wrote on February 20, 2007

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City and State: CHARLOTTE NC

Unit: 41 FIS

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: Remember that during move from Japan, some F86D's answered 'emergency call' and filled rocket pods w/beer for ground crew at Iwo Jima. Also remember 'bailing out' some ground crew men because they forgot to take flight line badges with them during SAC alert. Don't remember a nuttier group of guys in the AF.

Keywords: Asgnd 41 FIS from 41 ADiv when in Yakota, in 56, flew to Guam. Was Personnel Clerk. Left for TX in 58.

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Blu Lawson wrote on March 10, 2006

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Unit: 41ST FTR INTCP SQDN

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: I would love to talk over old times with anyone from the 41st;especially the engine shop under MSGT Boettcher. I miss those days...

Keywords: Joined unit at Yokota AB and went to Guam when entire unit was transferred.

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Bill Naumann wrote on July 6, 2005

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City and State: DALLAS TX

Unit: TRAINING COMMAND

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

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Keywords: I AM LOOKING FOR AIRMEN WHO WENT TO THE FIRST E-4 FIRE CONTROL RADAR SCHOOL AT HOWARD HUGHES FACTORY IN CULVER CITY, CALIF. IN 1950. (THE RADAR SYSTEM USED IN THE F-86D) LEWIS AUER OF KANSAS, AND I WERE SENT TO THE TRAINING COMMAND, TENDALL AIR BASE IN PANAMA CITY, FL.AFTER COMPLETION OF SCHOOL. I WAS ALSO ON EVALUATION TEAM OF THE F-86D, AT EDWARDS AIR BASE, WHEN AIR FORCE EXCEPTED THE RADAR SYSTEM AS OPERATIONAL, WHEN WE KNOCKED DOWN THE TARGET PLANE. I ENDED UP AT PERIN AIR FORCE BASE IN TEXAS. I WOULD BE INTERESTED IN HEARING FROM AIRMEN SERVING AT THOSE BASES BEFORE SEPT. 1954.

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Richard Burt SR. wrote on July 5, 2005

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City and State: OLNEY IL

Unit: 41ST FIS, ANDERSEN AFB, GUAM 1958-1960

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: Looking for the aircraft symbols or emblems of hte 41st that was painted on the wings, and fuselage.

Keywords: The whole story of Andersen AFB can be gotten from "GlobalSecurity.org, Andersen AFB" on the internet. The 41st got there in august of 1956 and lasted until 1960 when the squadron was deactivated. We physically busted up the aircraft and parts. The squadron was replaced in 1960 by the F-102 Delta Daggers of the 5th and 13th Air force.

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Richard Burt wrote on June 25, 2005

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City and State: OLNEY IL

Unit: 41ST FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQUADRON, GUAM, M.I.

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: During the summer of,58 , I applied for the Pacific theater, hoping to go to heaven by getting assigned to a base in the Phillipines. As the USAF would have it, they sent me to guam. Controlled by the Navy, at that time, they still had 8 Japs from WW2 that they couldn't get ogg the island and were living in the jungle. i was repairing the radar with Joe Azara and was under a staff Seargent named Waddle. I am still looking for them as I have never found them since.
The aircraft had yellow and white strips for ID's on the wings and belly, but nothing on the tail. The aircraft was getting older and the 104 Starfighter was coming in with solid state radar so we took sledgehammers to the aircraft and busted them up. I
thought the squadron was deactivated as a lot of guys were getting early outs. I spent 3 years, 3 months and 23 days there and went back to the states about 5 months early and got discharged from active duty on Feb 1, 1960 at Travis AFB in California.Still looking for anyone , including pilots that were there then.

Keywords: Stationed on Guam in the 41st FIS from September 1958 through Feb 1, 1960 and looking for A/2c (E-3) Joseph Azara, chess buddy, from Chicago, Illinois.Worked on the radar systems on F86D's and F86L's on the flight line. Was a SAC base and we were attached.

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Edwin F. Atkinson wrote on June 5, 2005

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City and State: CHESTERFIELD MO

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Looking for information on Lt. Aubrey S. Gaskins. He served with the 41st in the early days of Korea. He flew F-51D's.

Keywords: 41st Fighter Squadron

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Jim Lemon wrote on April 2, 2005

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Comments: Ny dad, Jim Payne died in a jet crash off Guam in the summer of '58. Looking for any info or pictures.

Thanks,
Jim

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Keith Carson wrote on October 18, 2004

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City and State: BOULDER CO

Unit: 41ST FIGHTER SQUADRON

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I'm looking for info on my grandfather, James (Jim) Tipton Barnes. Was in the 41st during 1949-1951, flew the F-51, Naptown Nancy. Retired Lt. Col. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Keywords: Help With Information: Important!

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Keisha Bones wrote on February 26, 2004

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City and State: DENVER CO

Unit: BIG HEAD

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: I want history of wars that took place in North Korea.

Keywords: My nickname is Boney Butt Butt Head.

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Thomas Rider wrote on September 29, 2003

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City and State: TORRANCE CA

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: If I remember correctly I joined the 41st FIS when they were at Johnson AB in Japan in 1954. They were equiped with same F86 they used over Korea prior to my arrival at the time. I moved with The 41st FIS and the Group to Yokota. Then when the squadron went to Guam I moved to Nagoya with the 39th FIS. I think the 40th FIS was deactivated at Yokota at this time. I still have copies of my military oders for various things with the names of lots of other people on them. Anyone interested send me email.

Keywords: 41st FIS, 39th FIS, 40th FIS

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Marilynn Mathre-Carmine wrote on September 12, 2003

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City and State: OKLAHOMA CITY OK

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: IF THERE ARE PEOPLE LOOKING FOR PATCHES OF THE DIFFERENT WARS, WE COULD E-MAIL A COPY.

Keywords: MIKE MATHRE, 41ST FIGHTER, 331 FIS 49THFIGHT

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Henry Harrison wrote on February 28, 2003

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Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: I was in the 41st from January 1955 to Drcember 1956. I was in the move of the 41st from Yokota AB to Andersen AFB, Guam in 1956. We spent some time on Iwo Jima as the F-86's had to refuel there. I believer that this was the longest overwater transfer of land based planes at the time.

I was on Guam when Lt. Charlie Fair (sp?) and navigator crashed over the Mariannas trench.

If anyone has questions about the 41st at this time send a note. Remember I was 19 years old and do not remember too many names.

I worked in the Jet Engine Repair section under MSgt. Bottecher (sp?).

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Edwin Hobbs wrote on December 23, 2002

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City and State: LAS CRUCES NM

Unit: 41ST. FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQUADRON

Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran

Comments: KEYWORDS: Robert Gillman,Yakota AFB, Japan,Occupation, F86G, F86D, Radar Technician, Kawasiki,Japan

COMMENTS: I need information on a friend, Robert Gilman, stationed with me at Yakota Air Base, Japan. He was a Radar Tech. on the F86D Fighter Interceptor. This was in 1956. I need to know where he was assigned after leaving Japan and a listed place of residence if possible.

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Sharon Gugliotta (Crawford) wrote on October 18, 2001

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Hello all. Have been looking for information
on this squadron including deactivation date and possibility of acquiring a patch (or at least what it looked like) for this unit: 41 FIS. My father, Frank Crawford, was in
this squadron stationed at Yokota in 1956. He is alive and well.
Appreciate any info. Thank you very much.

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Weldon Dube wrote on August 26, 2001

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City and State: GLENDALE AZ

Unit: 41ST FIGHTER SQUADRON

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: I have pictures of the 41st Ftr Sq. and personnel which I will gladly share with others.
I was proud to have been a member of this fine organization. I departed the squadron on 19 Dec 49 and would like to hear from others who served during this time.

Keywords: Aircraft Armor, mechanic and Operations

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Edwin Hobbs wrote on November 3, 2000

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City and State: LAS CRUCES NM

Unit: 41 FIGHTER INTERDEPTOR SQUADRON

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: I need information on a friend stationed with me at Yakota Air Base, Japan. He was a Radar Tech. on the F86D Fighter Interceptor. This was in 1956.
I need to know where he was assigned after leaving Japan and a listed place of residence if possible.

Keywords: Robert Gillman,Yakota AFB, Japan,Occupation, F86G, F86D, Radar Technician, Kawasiki,Japan

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