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16th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron
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80th Fighter-Bomber Squadron (Attached)
In September 1950, the 51st FIG and its 16th and 25th Squadrons moved to Japan under the operational control of the 8th FBW. Within hours of arrival, group pilots began flying F-80s on combat air patrol, armed reconnaissance and close air support missions over Korea. The 51st FIG moved to Kimpo AB, located just south of Seoul, in October. In December, it flew 763 sorties, including close air support for the 2nd Infantry Division, cut off by the enemy in the vicinity of Kunu-RI. The 51st FIG helped protect the division's flanks and destroyed enemy roadblocks halting southward movement. In early January 1951, it rejoined its parent wing in Japan but continued to fly missions over Korea, staging first through Taegu and then through Suwon Air Base. Returning to Korea in late July, the 51st FIG supported ground forces and its pilots flew patrol, escort, interdiction, and armed reconnaissance missions. In September and October, the group devoted its major combat effort against railroads and other main supply routes in North Korea. After the 51st FIG transitioned to F-86 Sabre jets in November-December, its primary mission became air superiority.
Stations
Itazuke AB, Japan, September 22, 1950; Kimpo AB, South Korea, October 24, 1950; Itazuke AB, Japan, January 3, 1951; Tsuiki AB, Japan, January 22, 1951; Suwon AB, South Korea, July 31, 1951-.
In September 1950, the 51st FIG and its 16th and 25th Squadrons moved to Japan under the operational control of the 8th FBW. Within hours of arrival, group pilots began flying F-80s on combat air patrol, armed reconnaissance and close air support missions over Korea. The 51st FIG moved to Kimpo AB, located just south of Seoul, in October. In December, it flew 763 sorties, including close air support for the 2nd Infantry Division, cut off by the enemy in the vicinity of Kunu-RI. The 51st FIG helped protect the division's flanks and destroyed enemy roadblocks halting southward movement. In early January 1951, it rejoined its parent wing in Japan but continued to fly missions over Korea, staging first through Taegu and then through Suwon Air Base. Returning to Korea in late July, the 51st FIG supported ground forces and its pilots flew patrol, escort, interdiction, and armed reconnaissance missions. In September and October, the group devoted its major combat effort against railroads and other main supply routes in North Korea. After the 51st FIG transitioned to F-86 Sabre jets in November-December, its primary mission became air superiority.
Itazuke AB, Japan, September 22, 1950; Kimpo AB, South Korea, October 24, 1950; Itazuke AB, Japan, January 3, 1951; Tsuiki AB, Japan, January 22, 1951; Suwon AB, South Korea, July 31, 1951-.
Entry: 89675
Subject: PHOTO NEGATIVES
Subject: PHOTO NEGATIVES
Nancy Zombolas wrote on September 17, 2014
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I have photo or film negatives from my grandfather who was in the the Air Force and did work for the Central Intelligence Group in Korea. I see some that have images of the 51st Fighter Interceptor Group and was wondering if your group would be interested in these? Many of them are of the air base and service men and planes.
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Entry: 88376
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David Nobile wrote on February 23, 2014
City and State: LITTLE FALLS NY
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: Does anyone remember MP Staff Sgt.Anthony P. NOBILE of Little Falls Ny, He passed recently looking for anyone who new him????
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Entry: 82532
Subject: COL. ALBERT W.SCHINZ,USAF
Subject: COL. ALBERT W.SCHINZ,USAF
Thomas E. (T.E.) Moore wrote on March 20, 2012
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Unit:
Service or Relationship: Other
Comments: On June 01,1952, Colonel Albert W.Schinz,USAF.was
found on Taehwa-Do Island. He had been there several
weeks, after being shot-down, during a fight with
enemy Mig-15's on May 01,1952. He was flying a F86-E,
Bu. No.51-2786. Col.Schinz was returned to base, to
fight another day.
Keywords: Taehwa-Do Island, Korea-F-86-E- Bu. No.51-2786-
05,May 1952-
Entry: 73998
Subject: 51FIW OKINAWA=KOREA
Subject: 51FIW OKINAWA=KOREA
William Dalton wrote on March 21, 2010
Email Update Needed
City and State: RENSSELAER NY
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: After a tour in Thailand, I choose an assignment to Okinawa. I spent three and a half years with my family in the 51st FIW 1968 to 1971. In 1974 my orders read Osan AB Korea to my surprise I was back in the 51st once again as a Fire Protection Specialist (Crash Fire Rescue) which I loved. I`m a member of the 51st association.
Keywords: P-51 Fighter
Entry: 69644
Subject: A REQUEST FOR 51ST PILOTS
Subject: A REQUEST FOR 51ST PILOTS
David (Dave) Seaver wrote on March 26, 2009
City and State: LEES SUMMIT MO
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My father was Donald Seaver, F-80 Pilot 16th SQ 51st Group in Korea Feb-Aug 1951. Later a test pilot for Republic on F-84 and F-105. Died May 1963 in F-105 accident outside Farmingdale NY. My nephew Doug Seaver is a Marine F-18 pilot. My request is I purchased an F-80 print and would like to ship to as many F-80-F-86 Korean War pilots to have them sign with goal of giving it to my nephew next Christmas. I have already had it signed by several of my fathers Sq mates. Appreciate any assist you might have. Thanks Dave Seaver
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Entry: 63733
Subject: LOOKING FOR 51ST BROS/MY DAD GUY N. ADAY
Subject: LOOKING FOR 51ST BROS/MY DAD GUY N. ADAY
Guy R. Aday wrote on January 8, 2008
City and State: TEHACHAPI CA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: Machinist. Dad said they did a lot of field work for improvements and to keep Sabrejets airborne. Francis Gabreski was commander. I can't spell the airbase's.
Su Wan? Suicki? A couple of field's mentioned. Time in Japan and S. Korea. 1950-53? Have photo of "Rice Paddy Daddy" and a couple of old C-47's, think one had a painting of "Elmer Fudd" on the nose. I forget.
Might have been a P-61 along with ROK P-51's. A-26's also. Any ideas?
THX
Rick
Keywords: Groundcrew F-86
Entry: 63546
Subject: LOOKING FOR A JAKE MORGAN
Subject: LOOKING FOR A JAKE MORGAN
Craig Porter wrote on December 26, 2007
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments:
Keywords: AP Squadron Naha AB, Toshiko Ashimine
Friend of wife desires contact with Toshiko
Entry: 56827
Subject: JAMES HYDE
Subject: JAMES HYDE
James Hyde JR. wrote on April 24, 2006
City and State: GRANBURY TX
Unit: 39TH FIS
Service or Relationship: Other
Comments: loooking for firends of msgt. james hyde
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Entry: 44279
Subject: LOOKING FOR JOHN NOLAN OF KENTUCKY
Subject: LOOKING FOR JOHN NOLAN OF KENTUCKY
Bob Thompson wrote on July 5, 2004
Email Update Needed
City and State: QUEEN CREEK AZ
Unit: 51ST FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR WING - 25TH FIGHTER SQUAD
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: John worked on F-86's for Col. Gabreski and I'd like to get in touch with him or anyone else who served with us.
I managed our base softball team and ran movies and USO shows.
Bob Thompson
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Entry: 23080
Subject: LOOKING FOR MEMBERS 5TH AIR FORCE - 51ST FIGHTER INTERCEP -16TH FTR INTCP SQ.
Subject: LOOKING FOR MEMBERS 5TH AIR FORCE - 51ST FIGHTER INTERCEP -16TH FTR INTCP SQ.
Carl Pagluica wrote on February 11, 2002
DeceasedCity and State:
Unit: 51ST INTERCEPTOR FIGHTER GROUP/16TH FTR INTCP SQ.
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: Looking for airmen I served with in Korea during October 1952 - October 1953, or upcoming reunion information.
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Entry: 10944
Subject: 51ST FIGHTER INTERCEPTER GROUP
Subject: 51ST FIGHTER INTERCEPTER GROUP
Al Marchetto wrote on August 10, 2000
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit: 25TH FIGHTER SQUADRON
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: I was in Okinouwa and Korea 1953, Japan 1954. Looking for anyone who served with me.
Keywords: F86 fighter jets
Entry: 2947
Subject: ELMER LUECK
Subject: ELMER LUECK
Abby Krogman wrote on April 16, 1999
City and State: SHERBURN MN
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Comments: I am looking for information on my grandfather. His name was Elmer Lueck and that is all I know about him. I think that he was in the 51st or 52nd something but I am unsure about that. If anyone has any information or knew him, please contact me.
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