4th Fighter Interceptor Wing
Units
4th Fighter-Interceptor Group
77th Squadron, RAAF (attached August 23, 1951)
The 4th FIW, moving from the United States, arrived in Japan in late November with its F-86 Sabres aboard aircraft carriers. The primary mission of the wing was air superiority, and the Sabre was capable of battling the Soviet-built MiG-15 on equal terms. From Johnson AB, Japan, detachments deployed in mid-December to bases in South Korea, rotating between South Korea and Japan through February 1951. Then, the 4th FIW moved in stages to Korea, with all elements rejoined by May 1951. The 4th FIW was the deadliest interceptor wing of the Korean War. Wing, group, and squadron personnel accounted for 516 air-to-air victories, representing more than half of the enemy aircraft for which USAF credits were awarded. The wing boasted twenty-five aces by the end of the war.
Stations
Johnson AB, Japan November 28, 1950; Suwon AB, South Korea, May 7, 1951; Kimpo AB, South Korea, August 23, 1951-.
The 4th FIW, moving from the United States, arrived in Japan in late November with its F-86 Sabres aboard aircraft carriers. The primary mission of the wing was air superiority, and the Sabre was capable of battling the Soviet-built MiG-15 on equal terms. From Johnson AB, Japan, detachments deployed in mid-December to bases in South Korea, rotating between South Korea and Japan through February 1951. Then, the 4th FIW moved in stages to Korea, with all elements rejoined by May 1951. The 4th FIW was the deadliest interceptor wing of the Korean War. Wing, group, and squadron personnel accounted for 516 air-to-air victories, representing more than half of the enemy aircraft for which USAF credits were awarded. The wing boasted twenty-five aces by the end of the war.
Entry: 102159
Subject: 4TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR WING - MEDICAL GROUP
Subject: 4TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR WING - MEDICAL GROUP
Dana Chelf wrote on February 4, 2025
City and State: ROLLING HILLS CA
Unit: 4TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR WING - KIMPO
Service or Relationship: 1952-53
Comments: Hi All - I imagine most of the heroes that served in the Korean War have passed on by now, but I am holding out hope there might be a few left. My dad was First Lieutenant Morton Pinsky. He was a flight surgeon at the Kimpo Base in the 4th Fighter Interceptor Wing. He never talked much about his time in Korea, so I would love to hear any first-hand accounts or stories. I have many photos that were given to him or that he took himself during those years, some of which appear in the "yearbook" that they created which you can see at: http://sweetrose.yocumusa.com/media/1952yearbook4fthwing.pdf or http://sweetrose.yocumusa.com/
Please contact me at danachelf@gmail.com if you want to connect.
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Entry: 101196
Subject: SHIP ASSIGNMENT-OLAN D PURVIS
Subject: SHIP ASSIGNMENT-OLAN D PURVIS
Nathan Purvis wrote on January 30, 2023
City and State: MARIETTA GA
Unit: NONE
Service or Relationship: None
Comments: My pop was ground crew and later a crew chief 1948-52 in the 336th FS. I know he was assigned to the only OD painted ship until it was lost in action. Trying to find out what came after this loss
Keywords: 336th until 1952
Entry: 100341
Subject: LOOKING FOR PILOT
Subject: LOOKING FOR PILOT
DOUGLAS PRICE SR wrote on September 7, 2021
City and State: JOHNSTOWN PA
Unit: NONE
Service or Relationship: None
Comments: Looking for Sabre pilot named LEROY PRICE. Flew with the 4th. Any information at all would be useful. I am a nephew that never met him, and the family was very messy, so we have very little on him.
Thank you in advance.
Keywords: pilot price leroy
Entry: 99884
Subject: YOKOHAMA AFB JAPAN 1955&1956
Subject: YOKOHAMA AFB JAPAN 1955&1956
Mac Mccarthy SR. wrote on November 28, 2020
Email Update Needed
City and State: BETHANIA NC
Unit: 41ST. FIGHTER INCEPTION SQ.
Service or Relationship: 8 years AF
Comments: Anyone remeber Korean War hero
An AF pilot Risner, later served in Viet Nam, Prisoner???? Mac also around 86 Sabres, and is Risner, still living, when, Died, Arlington, Wash. DC.?????
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Entry: 97821
Subject: 4TH FIW 5TH AIR FORCE KIMPO
Subject: 4TH FIW 5TH AIR FORCE KIMPO
Eric Yocum wrote on May 10, 2019
City and State: DE
Unit:
Service or Relationship:
Comments: Looking for any who can share photos of the 4th FIW (334th/335th/336th/Kimpo).
My 4th FIW website: http://yocumusa.com/sweetrose/4thbutfirst.htm
My kimpo collection: http://yocumusa.com/sweetrose/2018kimpo.htm
Thank you! Eric
eric@yocumusa.com
Keywords: 4th fiw, 334th fighting eagles, 335th the chiefs, 336th fabulous rocketeers, kimpo, k-14, k14
Entry: 97532
Subject: ANY FRIENDS LEFT 4THFIW. 4TH MVS.
Subject: ANY FRIENDS LEFT 4THFIW. 4TH MVS.
Richard Austin wrote on March 8, 2019
City and State: JAMAICA, NY
Unit: 4TH MVS. KIMPO AFB. K-14
Service or Relationship: USAF
Comments: I was in the 4th M V S. From Jul 53 - Jun 54
I drove the drinking water truck mainly. Plus supply truck for ration breakdown
and others.
I imagine majority of us are dead. God Bless. The ones who are living.
You can E Mail me anytime. I still have memories left of being at Kimpo. A F B
Keywords:
Entry: 94983
Subject: DDT
Subject: DDT
Diane Curran wrote on September 21, 2017
City and State: BURLINGTON MA
Unit: 4TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR WING, KIMPO AB, 1951-1952
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Looking for ANYONE that remembers being sprayed with DDT during the Korean War, most specifically, 1951 and 1952 in Kimpo AB.
My Dad served and suffers many health issues due to the DDT spraying, and he was told he needs to find atleast ONE person that remembers being sprayed with DDT during his period as well.
Please let me know asap.
Also, my Dad does have some pictures and would love to connect with anyone as well.
Keywords: kimpo ab, 4th Fighter Interceptor Wing, DDT, health issues
Entry: 94883
Subject: 4TH MEDICAL GROUP KIMPO 51-52
Subject: 4TH MEDICAL GROUP KIMPO 51-52
Clark Burbidge wrote on August 15, 2017
City and State: WOODS CROSS UT
Unit: 4TH MEDICAL GROUP, 4TH FIW
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My father, Kenneth Parry Burbidge, Jr. served as a sergeant in the 4th Medical Group from about December 1951 to October 1952 out of Kimpo Air Base. He spent much of that time as a rescue crew member on helicopters recovering downed pilots. I would like to find out where I can source the records of the group during that time and gain more insight into his missions for our family records. He has passed away but his memory and impact will continue for generations to come. He earned his 20 mission patch by the end of February 1952. He was an avid baseball, basketball and ping pong player if that helps jog any memories. I believe he flew in the H19. Any background or info will be appreciated.
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Entry: 94597
Subject: 4TH FIGHTER/KIMPO AB/152-1953
Subject: 4TH FIGHTER/KIMPO AB/152-1953
Diane Curran wrote on May 8, 2017
City and State: BURLINGTON MA
Unit: 4TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR WING
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: I am looking for any infromation, pictures, reunions, anything for my Dad, who served in Korea, 4th fighter interceptor wing. He has a few pictures he will share, also have some with the 'tent boy' and some others. He would love to get in touch with anyone that may know him or just that served, would love to attend a reunion.
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Entry: 91674
Subject: DID YOU KNOW MY DAD?
Subject: DID YOU KNOW MY DAD?
David Acker wrote on August 7, 2015
City and State: JACKSONVILLE IL
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My Dad, Marlyn (Mart or Marty) Kenneth Acker, was a member of the 4th and I'm trying to find more information about his service during that time. I have an old clipping showing my dad and S/Sgt James F. Lawson doing a checkup on an F-86 Sabrejet. If anyone remembers my dad or has any other information regarding his service in Korea I would very much like to talk with you.
Keywords: S/Sgt James F. Lawson
Entry: 88300
Subject: 4TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR WING
Subject: 4TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR WING
Klaus Degler wrote on February 10, 2014
City and State: DENVER CO
Unit: 186TH INFANTRY DIV., VIETNAM
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: Would be interested in information of a Token I have in my possession:
Size: 22.5 mm Composition: Brass
Description on Obverse/Rev.: 4th F.I.W. Rocker Mess 25¢
Anyone have knowledge or info. on the Rocker Mess, Location and Year?
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Entry: 88169
Subject: ROCKER CLUB TOKEN
Subject: ROCKER CLUB TOKEN
Michael Chandler wrote on January 23, 2014
City and State: SPOKANE WA
Unit: 49 FIGHTER WING
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: I have a 49 FIGHTER WING ROCKER CLUB token. It is 24 mm in diameter and made of Brass. I would like to know when and where this token was issued. BTW, I was a member of TASCOM, US Army-Europe as well a member of a USAR School.
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Entry: 87171
Subject: USAF EOD AT KIMPO AB?
Subject: USAF EOD AT KIMPO AB?
Jeff Houghton wrote on September 8, 2013
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Other
Comments: Looking to talk with anyone about EOD operations at Kimpo AB. I have restored a
1951 weapons carrier in EODmarkings of 4th FIS. Any information is helpful.
Keywords:
Entry: 86371
Subject: RETIRED AIR FORCE/4TH FIW/ KIMPO AFB/VET
Subject: RETIRED AIR FORCE/4TH FIW/ KIMPO AFB/VET
James (Jim) Kunkle SR. wrote on May 30, 2013
City and State: SAN TAN VALLEY AZ
Unit: 4TH F I W 1953-1954
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: I provided comments previously in entry # 80168. Being assigned
to the 4th FIW during the war as aan 18 year old airman was the
highlight of my 25 year A F career.
One thing that slipped my mind before was little Kim, Soon Dae.
He lived with us, rode with us on convoys, ate in the dining
hall ( tent ), had his own tailor made unifoos with Col
insignia etc etc , we considered him part of the Unit. My
question, What happened to him since I departed in 1954 ? Does
anybody remember him other than me ? I wanted to adopt him but
it was very difficult at that time especially for an A/3C-A/2C
with limited resources.
Keywords: Transportation Squadron - Korean Boy/Mascot/Buddy, Kim, Soon Dae
Entry: 84716
Subject: MORE DETAILS OF 4TH FIW
Subject: MORE DETAILS OF 4TH FIW
Dale Addison SR. wrote on November 16, 2012
City and State: SUNDERLAND
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: Hello,
I am an author researching the 4th FIW for a fictional
novel which I am currently writing. I would like to
know more about life at the following airbases
1) Johnson AB, Japan
2) K-13 Suwon
3) Kimpo
Any photos, descriptions of daily life particularly
living quarters and routine would be gratefully
received. Also some idea of weather conditions around
March-may 1951 would be gratefully appreciated.
regards
Dale
Keywords: Sabres, weather conditions, air battles, communist
spring offensive, Kinpo, Suwon, Johnson AB
Entry: 80168
Subject: 4TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR WING
Subject: 4TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR WING
James (Jim) Kunkle SR. wrote on August 28, 2011
City and State: APACHE JUNCTION AZ
Unit: 4TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR WING ( KOREAN WAR)
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: I wanted out of the snow and cold of North Dakota so I enlisted and they sent me to live in a tent in the snow and cold of Korea. Poor strategy but I was only 18 then. Assigned to the 4th Fighter Interceptor Wg, 4th MVS. Was there for the truce, spent Christmas with the troops at DMZ ( Mun San Ni ) their " Holiday Cheer " ration was diverted in error to Kimpo so as a transporter I was assigned to expedite ( transport ) the load of CHEER to Mun San Ni, I was also there for the MIG defector. I retired from the Air Force in 1994 after 25 years as a blue suiter and 15 as a DAFC. Between 1954 and 1994 I misplaced my copy of the 4th FIW yearbook (53-54 )I sure would like to replace it if possible. Many fond memories there of a young trooper. Contact me
Keywords: Jim 4th MVS
Entry: 79039
Subject: EUGENE LINDAHL/ 4TH FIGHTER WING
Subject: EUGENE LINDAHL/ 4TH FIGHTER WING
Steve Elwood wrote on May 26, 2011
City and State: SAN DIEGO CA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: Im searching for information, friends, anyone who may
remember or served with my uncle - Airman Gene Lindahl
from Minneapolis Minnesota. He served with the 4th
Fighter Wing in Korea. He pretty much raised me and was
the only REAL dad I ever had. He passed away a year and a
half ago and would like to purchase a Memorial Plaque on
our local "Veterans Wall Of Honor" in San Diego.
Keywords:
Entry: 77716
Subject: R AND R CLERK
Subject: R AND R CLERK
Jack D. White wrote on February 3, 2011
Email Update Needed
City and State: LOUISVILLE KY
Unit: 4TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR WING
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: I worked along with two Airman, by the name of Chapman from Detroit and Muncie who was from Chicago, we also had to pick up the laundry from Soul. I also was there when Ted Williams came in flying the Old Gullwing Marine plane. My houseboy's name was Kim Ta Opt. I would like to know what awards the 4th got.
Keywords: I was the R and R Clerk, that set up fights from the Service Club in 1952 and 1953
Entry: 77381
Subject: LOCATION OF LITTLE HOUSE BOY
Subject: LOCATION OF LITTLE HOUSE BOY
Adolphus C. Lee wrote on January 7, 2011
Email Update Needed
City and State: LIVE OAK FL
Unit: 4TH FIG 335TH SQDN, KIMPO
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: Trying to locate little house boy-Koo Ja Bom. Big tears just rolled down his cheeks when I got on that army truck headed for Soul and the USA. His parents lived down at Suwan. He thought of me as NO. 1 GI. He, his pappa son, momma son have been in my prayers
Keywords: 1952-1953 at Kimpo air field.
Entry: 76655
Subject: SQUADRON PATCHES
Subject: SQUADRON PATCHES
Jim Perry wrote on November 8, 2010
Email Update Needed
City and State: SUMMERVILLE SC
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments:
Keywords: I am looking for patches from the 4th to add to my collection.I am a disabled Air Force veteran so any patch or patches will be appreciated>I am also looking for a current roster of the 4th so I can contact the members about my hobby.Jim Perry.MSgt,USAF,Ret 9615 N liberty Meadows Dr Summerville South Carolina 29485 Thank you
Entry: 74846
Subject: 4TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR WING, KOREAN WAR
Subject: 4TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR WING, KOREAN WAR
Joan Mitchell wrote on May 28, 2010
Email Update Needed
City and State: CAMBRIDGE NY
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Not sure about all this, but, my second husband Clemens A, Mitchell, talks about being a wing man with this unit. Seems he was drafted , altho he was supposed to be the only person left on the farm to help his parents. Before this was discovered, he flew several missions, but a MIG downed him into a rice paddy, when he was almost at the border. Rescued immediately as he was seen going down. Hurt his chest and was in the hospital, From there he was picked up by two MPs who escorted him all the way back to he farm(Evidently his Mother had notified authoritiesd of his wrongful induction). Clem says his records wwere expunged. (he thought at the time he had done something wrong and was being thrown out of the Air Force.!!!!!!! Clem has a very poor recall now, and I'm not sure any of this true????? But if anyone knows how I could verify this info, please contact me, His kids would be thrilled.
Keywords: f86
Entry: 73295
Subject: THE 4TH BUT FIRST
Subject: THE 4TH BUT FIRST
John Beadle wrote on January 26, 2010
Email Update Needed
City and State: ALEXANDRIA VA
Unit: 4TH SUPPLY SQD
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: I had the pleasure of meeting the heros who made history during those years. We experienced hardships of living in tents in zero weather, sleeping in trenches while the enemy through hand granades at us from bi-planes.We Called him Bed-Check Charlie. We were flying and Airplane that hadd very little spare parts because the F-86 was put into combat before our fly-away kits were readdy. But our leaders were the best. Col Jack Ratti, Capt Baily, Col Gabreski, these are just a few. My old mind just is not what it used to be.
God Bless the 4th but First
Keywords: I joined the 4th Supply Sqdn at New Castle Cnty Airport. We flew by C-82's and C-119 across the USA to California. This trip is one I will never forget. We blew a tire on take-off from New Castle. We faced head winds that forced us to land in New Mexico. When we took off and tried to gain sufficient altitude to cross the mountains we blew an engine.When we were landing at Anchorage Alaska we blew a tire and had to wait for them to bring a new one. When we finally landed in Tokyo Japan it was a welcome sight. I was with the 4th up and down South Korea. First Puson, than Suwon, then back to Japan when we lost the Air Bases. Back to Suwon and finally Kimpo where we stayed until I was sent back to the States.All this time we were TDY and when I got back to the States they did'nt know what to do with me.
I wouldn't trade this experience for anything in this world.
Entry: 71766
Subject: 4TH FIW 1955-1956
Subject: 4TH FIW 1955-1956
James E. Wilson wrote on September 26, 2009
City and State: BRIDGEPORT CT
Unit: 339 FIS CHITOSE AB
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: Trying to locate any member of the Electronic Engine Control team from Dec. 1954 to Dec. 1956. I have pictures of said team.
Keywords: F-86D
Entry: 71550
Subject: INFO ON COL. JAMES K. JOHNSON
Subject: INFO ON COL. JAMES K. JOHNSON
Patricia Richert wrote on September 8, 2009
City and State: ALPHARETTA GA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Very interested in finding Col. James K. Johnson service number so I can get military records and awards from National Personnel Records Center in St. Louis.
Any other information or pictures would be MOST welcomed.
Thank You
Patricia
Keywords: looking for any and all information regarding Col. James K. Johnson 4th Fighter Interceptor Wing, 5th Air Force.
Entry: 70947
Subject: LOOKING TO SAY HELLO TO 4TH SQUADRON
Subject: LOOKING TO SAY HELLO TO 4TH SQUADRON
Kenneth Gilmore SR. wrote on July 19, 2009
Email Update Needed
City and State: PORT CHARLOTTE MA
Unit: 4TH FOOD SERVICE SQUADRON FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR WING
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: I rememer seeing Ted Willliams at Kempo. I also remember the Bob Hope show. (christmas 1952)
Keywords: Terry Chaffee Kempo air base Bakery cook Mess tents
Entry: 70576
Subject: FINDING INFOMATION ABOUT MY FATHER
Subject: FINDING INFOMATION ABOUT MY FATHER
Ron Sherman wrote on June 16, 2009
Email Update Needed
City and State: ST. GEORGE UT
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments:
Keywords: I am looking for any information about my father, "Bud" Sherman, He was killed while testing the F-106 in AZ in 1956, I have his flight jacket and dress blues, his other jacket, blue in color has many patches on it, these are, Fighting Fugins, 4th Fighter Squadron, 317 under lighting bolt,318th FTR-INTCP SQN under a dragon, 498th FTR-INTCP SQ with Geiger Tiger under a standing tiger,9th AIR DIVISION ROCKETRY TEAM '55 and his tag G.C.Sherman CAPT USAF, anything would be appreciated.. thanks his son, Ron Sherman
Entry: 70085
Subject: SERVICE NUMBER FOR JAMES KENNETH JOHNSON KOREA DOUBLE ACE
Subject: SERVICE NUMBER FOR JAMES KENNETH JOHNSON KOREA DOUBLE ACE
David Richert wrote on May 7, 2009
Email Update Needed
City and State: ALPHARETTA GA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Looking for details such as military service number or other facts that will allow my wife to obtain copy of service records and awards/medals.
Keywords: 4th Fighter Interceptor Wing of 5th Air Force, F-86 Korea 1952-1953, P-47, ETO 44
Entry: 68711
Subject: LOCATE FAMILY OF LT. COL. JAMES JABARA
Subject: LOCATE FAMILY OF LT. COL. JAMES JABARA
John Ruselowski wrote on January 17, 2009
City and State: DEARBORN MI
Unit: U.S. ARMY FAR EAST SIGNAL CORPS
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: Effort being made by Michigan Community to recognize and honor Lt. Col. James Jabara, and family members,
on July 27, 2009, the 56th Anniversary of the Korean
Armistice.
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Entry: 63126
Subject: GENE LINDAHL ARMOR SGT. 1ST CLASS
Subject: GENE LINDAHL ARMOR SGT. 1ST CLASS
Gene Lindahl wrote on November 21, 2007
City and State: APPLE VALLEY MN
Unit: 335TH FIS
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: Looking for anyone who remembers me from the 4th fighter wing, working on the F86. 1951-1952.
Keywords: 335th FIS, 4th Fighter Wing, Kimpo Air Force Base, F86,
Entry: 62459
Subject: LOOKING FOR
Subject: LOOKING FOR
Lloyd Gish wrote on September 29, 2007
Email Update Needed
City and State: DESOTO MO
Unit: 81ST FIELD MAINTENANCE SQD. BENTWATERS AFB, ENGLAN
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: Ralph has been missing from High School reunions and rumor has it that he is no longer with us. No backgound material on him exists for archives. I realize that there were probably a number of Hoot Gibsons. Would appreciate any information on Hoot of the 4th FIW stationed in Korea. Thanks
Keywords: Ralph "Hoot" Gibson- High School Classmate and close friend.
Entry: 60641
Subject: KIMPO AFB, KOREA 52-53
Subject: KIMPO AFB, KOREA 52-53
Robert W. Adams wrote on April 12, 2007
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments:
Keywords:
Entry: 60216
Subject: 335TH FIGHTER INTRCEPTER SQUADRON
Subject: 335TH FIGHTER INTRCEPTER SQUADRON
Russell (Russ) Chesser wrote on March 4, 2007
City and State: PLAINFIELD IN
Unit: 335TH FIS 4TH FIW
Service or Relationship: Other
Comments: I was in Kempo during the last part of 52 and the first part of 53 I was in "A" Flight and in Armiment.
Would like to hear from anyone that was there during that period...
Keywords:
Entry: 59783
Subject:
Subject:
Robert W. Adams wrote on January 24, 2007
Email Update Needed
City and State: ROCKAWAY NJ
Unit: 335 TH SUPPLY TECH.
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments:
Keywords:
Entry: 59167
Subject: 1950
Subject: 1950
Carroll R. Odum wrote on October 10, 2006
Email Update Needed
City and State: VIRGNIA BEACH VA
Unit: 4TH FIGHTER WING
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: i was there in 1950 to1952
Keywords: F-86 fighter a/c
Entry: 58860
Subject: CAPTAIN CHANDLER DIED IN A T33 CRASH
Subject: CAPTAIN CHANDLER DIED IN A T33 CRASH
Yun-Kuk (Ted) Kim wrote on September 12, 2006
Email Update Needed
City and State: EDMONDS WA
Unit: CIVILIAN, FEATAC COMBAT INTELLIGENCE
Service or Relationship: Other
Comments: From: Guy Cisco
Email: benhoa@email.com
Subject: Capt. Kenneth D Chandler
A Capt. Kenneth D Chandler won the Bendix Trophy in 1957 and was probably the pilot you are seeking. He died in a T-33 accident in 1957 or 58.
Ted Kim's comments:
I would have loved to have had a chance to meet, or just talk to, Capt. Chandler again and THANK HIM FOR FIGHTING FOR MY COUNTRY (KOREA), as I would THANK ALL OF YOU who fought in Korea. MY ETERNAL THANKS!
Ted Kim
Keywords: Chodo, Korea in 1952
Rescued Captain Kenneth D. Chandler, an F*86 Pilot
who bailed out over Chodo in December 1952.
Entry: 58306
Subject: 4TH FIW KOREA 1950 -1953
Subject: 4TH FIW KOREA 1950 -1953
Troy White JR. wrote on July 31, 2006
City and State: TOOGOOLAWAH QD
Unit: 4TH FIW
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I would like to correspond with anyone from the 4th FIW who served with them during the 50-53 war. My father Troy White Sr.(now desceased)deployed with the unit from Delaware in late 1950 and worked in HQ. If there is anyone out there that would like to share their stories with me I would love to heare from you. Of course I would be delighted if there is someone out there who actually knew my father.
Blue Skies
Troy
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Entry: 58268
Subject: NOT FORGOTTEN
Subject: NOT FORGOTTEN
Norma Wright wrote on July 28, 2006
City and State:
Unit: 4TH BUT 1ST
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Wonderful site.
Keywords: My father, Lt. Norman Wright (at the time)was at Kimpo as personnel officer for the whole group (4th Intecepter). I have slides of baseball games, basketball teams and parade ground. And some Valley of the Gods slides. I am willing to share/contribute. He's still alive and kicking, God bless him. He retired after 20 years as a Major.
Entry: 58149
Subject: PARKS AIR FORCE BASE MARCH 1955
Subject: PARKS AIR FORCE BASE MARCH 1955
Max Bradshaw wrote on July 19, 2006
Email Update Needed
City and State: JAMUL CA
Unit: FLIGHT 147
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments:
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Entry: 57233
Subject: LOOKING FOR FRIENDS
Subject: LOOKING FOR FRIENDS
Willie Ochoa wrote on May 19, 2006
Email Update Needed
City and State: VICTORVILLE CA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: My name is Willie Ochoa, I was assigned to the 4th TIW (Supply Sq.) 1951-1952. I was station at Johnson AB, Japan, Kimpo AB, and Suwon AB, Korea. I am trying to locate old friends. E-mail me @ rickyo31@hotmail.com.
Keywords: 4th FIW (Supply Sq.)
Entry: 57095
Subject: LOOKING FOR CAPT. KENNETH D. CHANDLER
Subject: LOOKING FOR CAPT. KENNETH D. CHANDLER
Yun-Kuk (Ted) Kim wrote on May 10, 2006
Email Update Needed
City and State: EDMONDS WA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran
Comments: Captain Kenneth D. Chandler shot down a MIG-15 in North Korea in December 1951 over Cho-do area. His aircraft, however, was disabled by a MIG's debree ingested into his F-86's engine, knocking it out.
He bailed out over the off-shore island of Cho-do.
I was stationed there with a US Air Force combat intelligence unit as an interpreter.
I happened to be on the beach that day, supervising unloading of a US Navy landing craft.
When I saw a Sabre pilot bail out over the Cho-do Bay,
I and another Korean airman rowed out into the bay in a row-boat and waited for him. When Capt. Chandler (probably) fell into the water, we grabbed him and pulled him into the boat. We rowed him to a waiting US Navey helicopter and delivered him to safety and home. I am looking for Capt. Chandler if he is the one I rescued and if he is still alive. (He should be between 85 to 90 years old now.) Appreciate any help.
Ted Kim, Edmonds, WA.
Keywords: I am looking for Capt. Kenneth D. Chandler, Sabre jet pilot of the 4th Fighter/Interceptor Wing stationed in Suwon, Korea in the fall of 1951.
Entry: 55559
Subject: LOOKING FOR INFO LTC GEO. DAVIS
Subject: LOOKING FOR INFO LTC GEO. DAVIS
James Davis wrote on February 4, 2006
City and State: MENTOR OH
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: DOES ANYONE KNOW WHERE I CAN FIND A PERSOSONAL HISTORY OF FIGHTER ACE GEORGE DAVIS , WHERE HE WAS FROM AND HIS WWII SERVICE AS WELL AS OTHER AIRFORCE ASSIGNMENTS...MAYBE DISTANT RELITIVE...ANY INFO IS HELPFUL THANK YOU !
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Entry: 55073
Subject: MAJOR DAVID GEORGE TRYLING, DECEASED
Subject: MAJOR DAVID GEORGE TRYLING, DECEASED
Mark Tryling wrote on January 8, 2006
City and State: HURST TX
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Great website. If anyone here knew my father, David G. Tryling, I would appreciate any information regarding his tours of duty in both Korea (F-86 pilot)and Vietnam (O2 pilot).
Mark Tryling
mtryling@hotmail.com
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Entry: 54920
Subject: COLONEL JAMES JABARA, USAF , DECEASED
Subject: COLONEL JAMES JABARA, USAF , DECEASED
Jack Keith wrote on December 31, 2005
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City and State: MIAMI FL
Unit: RETIRED 1 JANUARY 1973
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: I served with Jim on Okinawa in the late 40s, while assigned to the 51st Fighter Group, 26th Ftr Sq - flying the P-47N and later - the P-80!
I reported to Naha, Okinawa in the fall of 1947 from the 4th Fighter Group, 336th FS; at the time, stationed at Andrews AFB, Maryland. We were flying the same two aircraft. Colonel Ernest H. Beverly was the CC at the time. A Lieutenant Tracy B. Mathewson III and I joined the 4th, at very austere times, when we were just about to be involuntarily discharged as Fighter Pilot overages! Colonel Beverly saved our careers!!!
Keywords: Jim Jabara was the 31st TFW Cmdr here at Homestead AFB in the mid-70s and was transfering to Vietnam, as CC of the 3rd TFW at Bien Hoa! His 16 year old daughter was driving their VW Bug, on I-95 heading north en route to his new assignment,with his wife Nina following behind with their young son! His daughter lost control of their VW and rolled - killing both Jim and his daughter!
Entry: 54649
Subject: UPDATE
Subject: UPDATE
M.S. Haenchen wrote on December 14, 2005
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Service or Relationship: Other
Comments: Lt. Colonel Otto E. Haenchen, USAF Retired, died of heart failure on Saturday, December 10, 2005 in San Antonio, Texas. Born in 1924 at Garfield, NJ to Otto E. Haenchen, Sr. of Saddle Brook, NJ and Rose Walther Haenchen, of Garfield, NJ both deceased; he had one brother, Warren W. Haenchen of Butler, NJ, also deceased. He was a resident of Saddle River Township, NJ; graduated from Eastside High School in Patterson, NJ in 1942; enlisted in the Army Air Corps in 1943 and completed Pilot Training in 1944. Col Haenchens Air Force career combined training as a Communications Officer and Intelligence Officer and included flying single engine fighter (P51), cargo and passenger planes, and the largest cargo plane in the world, the six engine XC99, (1955). He was awarded the USAFs highest aeronautical rating of Command Pilot, with over 3000 flying hours in 1962, and he retired from the Air Force in 1965. His last USAF assignment was at the Headquarters USAF Security Service in San Antonio, Texas as a Communications Intelligence Officer. In this capacity, he commanded intelligence organizations in Germany and Korea. Following this, Col. Haenchen continued his USAF service as a civilian from 1966 to 1974, when he transferred to The National Security Agency, where he served as a Cryptologic Staff Officer, and from which he retired in 1991, after 47 years of government service. While in Pilot Training in Waco, Texas, in 1944, he met his bride of 61 years, Annie Tondera Haenchen, of Waco, Texas, to whom he was married in 1944, immediately following his graduation and commissioning as Second Lieutenant. She devoted herself to her husband and their two sons, Col. Michael Haenchen, USAF Retired, an electrical engineer, residing in San Antonio, TX and Major M. S. "Frost" Haenchen, USA, an attorney, residing in Houston, TX and Kerrville, TX. Survivors are his wife Annie (Tondera) Haenchen, currently residing in San Antonio, son Michael and his wife, Dena (Batista) Haenchen, their children, Jonathan and Kate; and son "Frost" and his wife, the Hon. Elizabeth (Ray) Haenchen, and their children, Joe, Tricia, Morgan and Jake.
GRAVESIDE SERVICE
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2005
10:00 A.M.
FORT SAM HOUSTON NATIONAL CEMETERY
WITH FULL MILITARY HONORS
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the National Cryptologic Museum Foundation (where his USAF uniform is displayed), P.O. Box 1682, Ft. George G. Meade, MD 20755-9998. You are invited to sign
the Guestbook at
www.porterloring.com
Arrangements with
PORTER LORING MORTUARY NORTH
2102 NORTH LOOP 1604 EAST
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78232 - 210-495-8221
Keywords: http://www.koreanwar.org/html/units/usaf/4fiw.htm
Entry: 51381
Subject: GORDY FINALLY GOES HOME
Subject: GORDY FINALLY GOES HOME
Steve Lawson wrote on June 6, 2005
City and State: GRAPEVINE TX
Unit: 4TH FIW/ 335TH
Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran
Comments: My name is Steve Lawson and have had the privelege of being a part of history so to speak.. Cpt Troy G. "Gordy" Cope was finally returned home to the USA as this past month. A memorial service was given on June 1st and made the memorial day weekend that much memorable.. I personally inquring to any one that was Kimpo air base durin the year of '52 that has any more stories to share or would just like to give their congrats I can put you in touch with the fammily.. Also my inqury is in need of a fellow veteran who is in search of a $th Fighter Interceptor Wing patch.. Any information would be helpful
Thank you and god bless.
Keywords: 4th Interceptor fighter wing, 335th fighter squadrion, f-86
Entry: 50729
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Jim Van gelder SR. wrote on May 10, 2005
City and State: ROCHESTER NY
Unit: AIO. 4TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING53-54
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
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Entry: 50637
Subject: 4TH FIW / 4TH COMM SQD ????
Subject: 4TH FIW / 4TH COMM SQD ????
Daniel (Dan) Volovic wrote on May 7, 2005
DeceasedCity and State: PA
Unit: 4TH FIW / 4TH COMM SQD
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: Looking for buddies who served with me in the Korean War 4th FIW / 4th Comm Sqd 50-51 Kimpo K14.
I found a few (Benjamin F Thompson, George D Keesler) but still looking for the following:
William J Carroll, Donald S Sundal, Ralph L Hopson, William L Bellomy, Harold A Goodling, Stanley R Rossman, Chester D Coder, Patsy V Fazzalare, Earle E Merkle, Howard L Lyons Jr, Robert T Young, LeRoy P Dabney, Robert S Roberts, Samuel Moses, Donald Pickrell, Otto E Haenchen and Jeffrey L Spence (knew him fron Red Rock, Pa) I have some pictures I'd love to share and talk awhile
Keywords: 4th FIW / 4th Comm Sqd Nov 1950-Dec 1951 Kimpo K 14
Entry: 50558
Subject: AVAILABLE: PATCH FOR 4TH MEDICAL GP
Subject: AVAILABLE: PATCH FOR 4TH MEDICAL GP
Art Botnik wrote on May 1, 2005
City and State: HOLLYWOOD FL
Unit: 4TH MEDICAL GP
Service or Relationship: Other
Comments: I lost one of my prized memories of Korean service. A unit patch for the 4th Medical Gp.Thanks to finding Dr. Dave Johnson I was able to locate another patch and have it reproduced. If anyone would like to have a copy of it I have the template and I can make copies for $20.00 plus postage
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Entry: 45073
Subject: 335TH FIS AT K-14 FROM NOV 52 TO SEP 53, OFFICERS RECORDS, S/SGT
Subject: 335TH FIS AT K-14 FROM NOV 52 TO SEP 53, OFFICERS RECORDS, S/SGT
Stanley Ziganti wrote on August 7, 2004
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City and State: HEALDSBURG CA
Unit: 335TH FTR INTCP SQ
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments:
Keywords: Worked in the Sq Cmdr's office with Adj-Mitch, Chief Clerk- McQueen, Jim Barrett, Bob Anderson, Ron Schaeffer, Don Webb, Sq Cmdr-Vermont Garrison
Entry: 44827
Subject: KIMPO PHOTO LAB
Subject: KIMPO PHOTO LAB