44th Fighter Bomber Squadron

Air Force BBS

Legacy Messages - 1995-1999

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Joseph Eggers wrote on May 15, 2017

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City and State:

Unit: SON

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Looking for any info on my father who was in service from 1954-1958 in the 44FBS. Name was Robert L. Eggers

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George R. Clark wrote on September 8, 2015

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City and State: WHITNEY TX

Unit: 44TH FBS

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: ANYONE STATIONED CLARK AB 44THFBS JUNE54 THRU OCT55/I WAS CREW CEIF ON F86F 524882 IN C FLT BLUE TSGT VALDEZ MY FLT CHIEF OTHER NAMES I RECALL BOB EVANS MUNITIONS LT ROBERT E HARD CAPT SMITH CAPT BIBB PILOTS I WAS DEPLOYED WITH SQD WHEN CAPT BIBB LOST HIS LIFE IN F86 CRASH IM NOW 82 YRS OLD WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FRM ANYONE IN SQD AT THAT TIME HAVE LOTS OF CLOR SLIDES OF THE SQDN AREA AN PEOPLE

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William Morris wrote on February 19, 2015

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City and State: MISSION KS

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Service or Relationship: Interested Person

Comments: ON EBAY Selling a 44th Squadron photo album from 1954-'55 era flying F-86
Aircraft based in Japan - 100 plus photo's of pilots, planes, the base, local color of all kinds! With a list of captions for the pix, too ! Lots of great uniform and equipment shots, flight line trucks, Cushman scooters, flight gunnery tests

Selling starts 02/21/15 for 7 day auction sale on EBAY
MY EBAY SELLORS NAME IS UGOTGUMJOE

Email or phone for details

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Mark Tims wrote on April 11, 2014

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City and State: PAPILLION NE

Unit: 44TH FIGHTER/BOMBER SQ

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: What a delight to read these entries, in particular those from Col. Casey's daughter and Sharon Bibb. I have heard your names since I can remember and Col. Casey and his wife are my Godparents!! Sharon, My mom remembers your father and your mother well too. I was born at the AB (Dad was an F-86 pilot) in February of 1955 and nearly died due to a stomach issue. USAF surgeons saved my life and in that my future was pretty bleak I was baptized early (in the hospital) with the Casey's as my Godparents. I have some photos of those times that my mom, Maria, has treasured (we lost my dad in 2005). I retired from the USAF in 2009 (couple of deployments to sandy places in twenty years and I now work for the VA.) Both of my sons are USAF Captains, one a C130 navigator the other a Nuclear Missile guy. Strangely, possibly due to a fondness for the name, or an ancient memory, our daughter's (a law student) first name is Casey....how appropriate. Bless you all, it was hard to keep my eyes dry reading your names and remembering how fondly my folks always thought of your fathers (and mothers). Another couple was always mentioned by my parents, Bill and Bobby Shiner. Please feel free to contact me. by personal email is chippewa7377@outlook.com

Keywords: CLARK Air Base
44th FBS

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Linda Lu Casey Whigam wrote on February 24, 2012

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City and State: SACRAMENTO CA

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Sorry - meant we were at Clark in 1954!

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Linda Lu Casey Whigam wrote on February 23, 2012

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My Dad (Robert William Casey) was with the 44th in 1944
at Clark. I just found a photo album of family, pilots,
friends, etc. the year we were there. Would love to
share any photos with anyone - lots of them and many
pilots identified. I have pictures from Kadena in 1955
and the 44th and 67th, too. My Dad has Lewy Body
Dementia but he lights up when he looks at photos of
that time - he enjoyed an air show last year, too.

Keywords: 44th, Clark AFB, F-86

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Michael Wyatt wrote on February 18, 2012

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City and State: CARSON CITY NV

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: My father, Major Harold A. Wyatt flew F-86F's with
the Vampire Bats out of Clark AFB in 1954,55. His
plane was named Harold's Club. I would like to know
more about his tour of duty during that period. I
would love to hear from anyone with knowledge of him
and the 44th.
God Bless America !

Keywords: F-86F

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Keenan Crocker wrote on February 22, 2011

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Comments: My grandfather, Major Lindsey Fletcher Smith, was a pilot in the 44FBS in 58-59. He was stationed in Tripoli, at Wheelus AFB after that. He was awarded a Silver Star and a Distinguished Flying Cross in the 60's. Im hoping to find someone with any info on this time period. He is gone now, and I never got any stories out of him. I would also like to find a Vampire Bats patch from this period.

Keywords: 44 FBS, Vampire Bats, Kadena, Japan AFB, Wheelus AFB, 1959, Tripoli, Libya, Major, Silver Star Flying Cross

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William Wildner wrote on November 27, 2010

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City and State:

Unit: 44TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQ.

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: just wondering if any one is still out there?

Keywords: f80 shoting star

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Trista Boucahrd wrote on June 13, 2010

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City and State:

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Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran

Comments: Mr father served in Korea and Vietnam and is buried at Arlington. I am looking for anyone that knew him or served with him. He helped build or teach school at Clark.

Keywords: Clark AFB
Vietnam

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Bryan Bouchard wrote on September 17, 2009

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City and State:

Unit: 18TH WING

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: The current 44th FS asked me about how to advertise for a
possible 44 FS reunion for 2010, tentatively to be held
in Las Vegas. Is there any sort of 44 FS organization
already in place? Other fighter squadrons I've worked
with in the past had some sort of alumni organization.
This would greatly help me, as I try to help them.

Keywords: PAO, 44th FS, 44th TFS

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David Larson wrote on January 11, 2006

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City and State: OR

Unit: 44FBS

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Looking for info about the 44th fbs and my father SSGT.Frank A.Larson who was stationed at clark air base during the korean war. He worked on the f-86. Also my father in his free time was a boxer.

Keywords: "The Duke"

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Bill Choate wrote on August 10, 2005

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City and State: PALMDALE CA

Unit: 44TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQDN 52/53 CLARK

Service or Relationship: Other

Comments: Change of address from Arizona to Calif

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Bill Choate wrote on May 3, 2005

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City and State: OVERGAARD AZ

Unit: 44TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQDN

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: I was unit supply sgt of the 44th and just wondered if any of the 52/53 gang were still around. Major McGee was my Sqdn Commander and Lt. Harrington was the Supply Officer

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Daniel E. Stone wrote on February 23, 2005

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City and State:

Unit: 44TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQUADRON ATT TO 18THFIGHTER BO

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: loking to see how many of my squadron are left.
to see if their is a renunion,rearbook or anyone
with any photos.if their are any buddies left contac ne at blair603@msn.com

Keywords: daniel e stone ,crewchief

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Sheri Lynne Lintick wrote on July 7, 2004

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Comments: Does anyone know about Douglas Lees who died April 27th 1944. He had a brother Private Eli Arthur Lees who died in France in 1944 as well. These men are my uncles. My mother was just a child when her brothers went off to war and we are just looking for anyone who may have known them who could give us any additional information. What were they like? Thank you for anyone who could help.

Keywords: Royal Canadian Airforce

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Sharon Bibb wrote on January 24, 2004

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City and State: HOBOKEN NJ

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My father was Capt. William V. Bibb of the 44th FB. I
am just discovering this website - as well as the fact
that my father and others have been memorialized in
Des Moines, Iowa, as Iowans who were Tuskegee
Airmen. He was killed in 1955 in Formosa, when I was
just 10 months old, and I would like to know more
about him. I urgently request anyone who knew my
father to contact me immediately. Thank you.

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Dave (Shady) Wright wrote on November 12, 2003

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Service or Relationship: Interested Person

Comments: I am an active duty F15C pilot flying with the 44th Fighter Squadron on Okinawa. Although the 44th has a rich history and combat record, there is a shortfall for historical literature. I am simply looking for any information, articles or just plain "war stories" anyone can provide me. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers

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Jonathan Strickland wrote on October 27, 2003

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City and State: CHARLOTTE NC

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Interested Person

Comments: I'm looking for ANY information on aircraft flown by
astronaut Frank Borman while with the 44th FBS.

Pictures, film, etc will be very helpful.

Keywords: astronaut, borman, f-86, 44th FBS

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Joe Reich wrote on June 2, 2003

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City and State: COVINGTON LA

Unit: 44TH TFS

Service or Relationship: Interested Person

Comments: I'm looking for a photo of an Air Force M-37 3/4 ton Dodge truck in Air Force blue with appropriate markings. Possibly someone has an image of such next to an aircraft? I am trying to restore a 1953 make/version, am willing to personalize with squadron markings, name,etc.

Keywords: 44 TFS, M-37

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Mackenzie Stallins wrote on May 8, 2003

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City and State: YUBA CITY CA

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Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: Raymond E. Stallins is my grandpa and I'm pretty sure this is my uncle Curtis's web site on my grandpa.

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Mackenzie Stallins wrote on March 6, 2003

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City and State: YUBA CITY CA

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

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Curtis Stallins wrote on May 23, 2002

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City and State:

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My father was Raymond E. Stallins and flew fighters with the 44th at Clark between fall '51 and summer '53, I think. I am trying to meet people who either knew or flew with my dad then, or can tell me more about the aircraft that were available at Clark during those years. I have many clean color photos of various F80s and one photo of what appears to be a parking field full of P-51s. However, I have no way of knowing whether my various photos all represent the same time period.

Please reply to curtisstallins@yahoo.com if you are interested in speaking with me some time about your recollections of Clark; how I might meet someone who knew or flew with my dad; what kinds of aircraft were flown then; etc.

Thank you for any help you can offer,
Curtis Stallins

Keywords: Raymond E. Stallins- Pilot, 44th FBS fall '51 to summer '53

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Al Valdez wrote on April 19, 2002

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City and State: TUCSON AZ

Unit: 44TH FBS

Service or Relationship: -

Comments: Com/Nav shop at Kadena AFB 1953 to 1955

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Al Valdez wrote on April 19, 2002

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City and State: TUCSON AZ

Unit: 44TH FBS

Service or Relationship: -

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Dale Hueske wrote on January 5, 2002

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City and State:

Unit: 44TH FB / 13TH AF

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: Pilot in the 44th FB from June 1952 to Nov 1953.
Would like to contact others who were in the unit at that time.

Also am looking for the widow of Capt Bill Bibb. Her name was Charlotte.

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William (Bill) Robison wrote on October 30, 2001

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City and State: LONG BEACH CA

Unit: 44TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQUADRON

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: Our Commanding Officer was named Major Charles
McGee who made Light Colonel and returned with us
home in 1953. He was a great commander!

William C. Robison

Keywords: My nickname was Robi,or Robby. Some of my friends
that served with me were named (as best as I can
remember)Kyle Samples of West Virginia, Linner of
Montana, etc..etc.

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Alfred Cardenas wrote on June 21, 2001

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City and State: NORTH PORT FL

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: I served as an engine mechanic/crewchief for the F-86 maintenance crew. Capt. Bibb was my friend and pilot. He was killed flying over China in 1953.

Keywords: personal friends

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