67th Fighter Bomber Squadron

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Legacy Messages - 1995-1999

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Craig Moore wrote on February 10, 2024

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City and State: VA

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Comments: Hello to all!

Just trying to connect with anybody that might have known my dad.... "Jim" or "Jimmy"

Thanks!

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Bob Dedmon wrote on March 16, 2020

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City and State: WILLIAMSBURG VA

Unit: 67TH TFS

Service or Relationship: USAF

Comments: looking for info (photos) of F-51 tail number 474652, working on a model of it and I'd like it to be "just right"

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Charles Foster JR. wrote on January 25, 2018

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City and State: EGLIN AFB FL

Unit: 33D FIGHTER WING

Service or Relationship: Other

Comments: I am the Historian for the 33d Fighter Wing, Eglin AFB, Florida. I have found a couple of beer steins belonging former 67 FS members and hoping to return them. The first is Capt Jerry L. Franklin. The second does not have a name just the call sign Ahnold. If anyone knows these guys, please have them contact me if they would like to have this property.

Thank you!

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Tim McCabe wrote on February 9, 2017

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City and State: LENEXA KS

Unit: 67TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQUADRON

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My grandfather, Capt. James J McCabe, flew a P-51 in Korea and was shot down and rescued within the hour Oct. 1951.

I would like to know if anyone remembers him or the name. He, like many, died years ago and only left a shoebox full of stuff. Would like to learn more as I'm directing a short video recreating his eventful flight. Thank you.

Keywords: korea, korean, war, grandfather, mccabe, mustang, pilot, 1951, fighter

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Theresa Brien wrote on May 10, 2016

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City and State: DEER PARK TX

Unit: 67TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQUADRON, 18TH FIGHTER GROUP

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Looking for any information on Major Herbert Wendell Andridge. He was my grandfather but he died many years before I was born. My dad never knew him. I know he has a family somewhere out there. Please contact me with any info you may have.

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Patricia Donohoe wrote on May 4, 2016

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City and State: YARMOUTH PORT MA

Unit: 67TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQUADRON

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My uncle, Lt. Col. Carl Bruce McCamish, flew F-51 Mustangs in Korea with this unit. There is a great book put out by Schiffer Publishing written by David R. McLaren that may help to answer many of the questions posed on this site concerning family members who served in the 67th. My uncle is featured in the book on pp.118-119 as having walk away from three crashes without dying. H e flew 92 missions in 92 days. Mr. McLaren writes an engaging narrative including specific details of events that happened to our flyboys in the Korean War. He is the author of eight books about aircraft. All may be purchased at amazon. com.

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Susan Escott Hamlin wrote on June 1, 2014

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Comments: Many years ago I was shared the story of my uncle, Francis W. Escott and of his plane being shot down in Korea. It wasn't until recently, through research of several Internet sites that I was able to actually see a photo of my uncle, as well as learn more about his service in the Air Force and his death. Thank you to those who created this site and the information provided.

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Benjamin Dailey wrote on March 10, 2014

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City and State: LAS VEGAS NV

Unit: 67TH FBS

Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran

Comments: Osan Air Base from April 1953 to November 1953, then Kadena Air Base Okinawa till April 1954 - Member of Coke Flight, flying F-86s the best ever -

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John Birch SR. wrote on January 13, 2014

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City and State: MILLINGTON TN

Unit: HC-7

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: I am truing to get any information i can about a Capt Good who was flying a F-51 for the 67th Fighter Bombrt group on 27 October 1951 in Korea when he was shot down.

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Dan Hampton wrote on July 29, 2013

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Unit: 77FS/79FS/23TFS...AND OTHERS

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: Gentlemen,







Trying to finish my third book and need some info on Major

Sebille's last mission - flight call sign, personal callsign,

wingmen, FAC (if any) call sign...anyone who can help please

do! If you'd like full credit then say so with the spelling of

your name and I'll add it to the acknowledgments. Book will

publish by Harper Collins early in 2014. Thanks!



Dan Hampton



2Dogs

Keywords: Louis Sebille's last mission on 5 Aug 1950

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Patricia Plevyak Hammond wrote on December 25, 2011

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City and State: GAINESVILLE GA

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: In memory of Raymond Plevyak...if anyone has any
information or a photo of Raymond, I would love to hear from you.

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Donald Oden wrote on August 12, 2011

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City and State: VIRGINIA BEACH VA

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I've been researching my 3rd cousin Joseph Harry Powers Jr the past couple of years and was wondering if anybody had pictures of him or his A/C (F-51 with tail number 45-11647). He was there in late 50 and was shot down January 18, 1951. I've found lots of pictures and videos regarding his time as a P-47 Thunderbolt Pilot in WW II, but not a lot for his Korean time. Any help would be appreciated.

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Annie Rives/ Rangel wrote on July 8, 2010

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City and State: MATTESON IL

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Comments: I would like to talk to men who served with Joel. just to share memories. I was only 14 years old when my brother was declared MIA.

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William S. (Bill) Hamilton wrote on November 14, 2009

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City and State: WOODBURN OR

Unit: 67TH FBS

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: I joined the 67th from the 40th FIS when it returned to Japan in May, 1951. Shortly after joining the 67th, I was assigned to replace the fuel pump in the left wing of a 51; this meant removing the stress plate, removing the old fuel pump, draining fuel from the fuel cell, installing the new one,reconnecting the ground wire, testing the pump, and reinstalling the stress plate. When we got ready to test the fuel pump, I was in the cockpit to turn on the battery to turn on the fuel pump, and my partner was underneath the left wing to see if the pump ran properly. When I turned on the battery flipped the fuel cell on, it didn't run, and I yelled out to wait to touch the ground to the metal, but my partner touched it to the metal before I got the battery turned off. The spark set off the fuel vapor in the air which touched off the fuel-soaked ground. I was jumped out on the wing an ran out to the end and jumped off to the ground. I ran back and helped others drag my paartner out of the fire. I never found out how badly he was burned or if he survived. I believe the man was a S/SGT, but am not sure. Can anybody remember what month that was in 1951 and the name of the guy who got burned? I would like to know his name and when it happened.
my name is Bill Hamilton, tel. 503-982-5405, email is williamhamilton_1@msn.com

Keywords: Ground flames, P51 Fire, Fire injury

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Howard Dunham wrote on May 13, 2009

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City and State: BARSTOW CA

Unit: 67TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQUADRON

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

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James Polley wrote on July 18, 2008

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Unit: 67TH FBS

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: my father painted the nose art work on some of
planes in his unit he was also the crew chief of
a f-86 sabre i believe in 1952 till 53 any more information you might have to share back or pics
would be great. also my father passed away on 6/4/08
thank you james p.

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James C. Thompson wrote on June 15, 2008

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City and State: MOUNT VERNON OH

Unit: 67 TH FTR SQ IN WW II

Service or Relationship: Family Member

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Keywords: i am the son who would like to know more about his fathers wartime history. he serve as a armour in the 67 th ftr sq. in the philippines.

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Tracy Connors wrote on March 19, 2008

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City and State: GAINESVILLE FL

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Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: Readers might be interested to know that two new web sites include a great deal of information about the 18FBW/67thFBS/12thFBS/39thFIS during their valiant defense of Freedom in Korea.
www.truckbustersfromdogpatch.com
www.baitedtrapambush.com
In addition to history and numerous never-before-published photograhs about the 18th and the 3ARS, the sites are adding a new Air-Combat Glossary, photo gallery and videos of air combat in Korea flown by the 18th. Videos will also show life at K-46 and ground crew maintenance, rearming and refueling the Wing's Mustangs.
A list of over 3,500 Veterans of the 18th during the Korean War is being prepared and will be posted in the very near future. Names of additional Veterans can be added by relatives.

Keywords: 67th FBS
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3ARS

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Clarence Frownfelter wrote on December 22, 2007

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City and State: INDIANAPOLIS IN

Unit: 67TH FBS K-46 WONJU, KOREA

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: I was in the 67th FBS at Wonju (K46) from December 1951 until November 1952 after being moved from K-10 Chinhae. Served in the 67th under Lt. Colonel Crowe and Lt. Colonel Long and was assigned to the orderly room. I was a pilot but too young (18) to fly in the Air Force. I did however, continue to fly many years as a civilian. Most recently, I have been in contact with Retired Navy Captain Tracy D. Connors who authored and dedicated a book to his uncle lst Lt. Archie Connors, Jr. who was one of our 67th pilots who was KIA. You might be interested in obtaining a copy of TRUCKBUSTERS FROM DOGPATCH. It is a comprehensive combat diary of the 18th FBW in the Korean War, 1950 - 1953. In fact, page 405 of the book is written about yours truly with photos. If any of you have not heard of TRUCKBUSTERS FROM DOGPATCH, I have Captain Connors e-mail address on my address book.

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Otto Freudenberger wrote on July 19, 2007

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City and State: HUNTSVILLE AL

Unit: 67 FBS

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

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Keywords: noticed my former flight command "beans" bielefeidt's entry. a really great pilot. we encountered a really hairy t-storm over kadena one afternoon.

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Otto Freudenberger wrote on July 9, 2007

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City and State: HUNTSVILLEAL AL

Unit: 67 FBS

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

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Andrew Oliveros wrote on March 21, 2006

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City and State: BERGENFIELD NJ

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Comments: I am looking for photos of Major Lou Sebille's F51D Mustang or any Mustang of the 67th FBS in Korea. I am building a Mustang to honor Major Sebille and all the men who gave their all in the Korean War. Unit markings and tail number is critical.

I have been searching for several weeks now, including Modeler's forums and Aviation magazines, but up to now, no positive results.

Thank you for your time and any help you can extend.

Keywords: Major Lou Sebille, Medal of Honor, photos, F51D Mustang

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Mariano Amper wrote on September 20, 2005

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City and State: VAN NUYS CA

Unit: 67TH FBS FIGHTING COCKS

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: Went to Korea August 1953 right out of tech school.My first assignment was crewing an F-86F.If my memory serves me the tail # was 536 it was in the same revetment with 351.I was a young kid at the age of 18. My experience there was quite an education.I remember when we went down to Taegu,I'll never forget,I was sitting at the end of the runway waitng for some of our birds to arrive when one of our 86's came sliding in an burst into flames.I remember a Captain an I believe his name was Cavanaugh went rushing to the aircraft an we had to restrain him beacuse the 50 cals started going off.It was a terrible sight to see.We were a very close knit family enlisted an officers.At that age I never could have experienced anything like that tour with the 67thFBS.

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Bob Cossey wrote on August 26, 2005

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City and State: NORWICH

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Comments: I am writing the autobiography of Air Vice Marshal John Howe who before he joined the Royal Air Force flew with 2 Squadron of the South African Air Force as part of the 18th FBW in Korea. Whilst with them he befriended Ed Rackham who was with the 67th FBS. This was in 1951. Ten years later Ed was OC the 79th TFS based at RAF Woodbridge in England and John Howe was OC 74 Squadron RAF. Both squadrons were Tiger Squadrons and the two got together at Woodbridge for the first of what turned out to be an enduring tradition of Tiger Meets which are still held today.

I am trying to trace Ed Rackham as part of my researches and also to put he and John back in touch with each other again. If anyone can help as regards Ed`s whereabouts I would be very pleased to hear from them.

Keywords: John Howe (2 Sqn SAAF) and Ed Rackham (67th FBS)

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Michael Naegle (Singleton) SR. wrote on June 2, 2005

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City and State: OGDEN UT

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Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: I am looking for any and all information on my Dad, Dean Singleton. I never got to know him but I'm told he did everything he could to be a great Dad but my Mom and Grandmother wouldn't let him see me. I'm trying to write his story but have very little information on him. I have the basics; birth date, military service numbers, units etc. I also have 2 pictures of him but that is about it.

I have exhausted the folks at the military personnel center at St. Louis. As it turns out, my Dad's military records were destroyed in the fire in 1973 but they were able to find the Air Force Casualty Report. This is what I have from the report. He was a Captain in the 67th Fighter Bomber Squadron in the 18th Fighter Bomber Group. He was a pilot. He was killed in an aircraft crash near Itazuki, Air Base, Japan on January 9th, 1955. My Aunt tells me he was doing some sort of precision flying and he and his wingman both went down. He was from Ogden, Utah.

I would love any information such as what type of aircraft he flew, what awards he may have had, who his buddies were and most of all any pictures.

Thank you very much

Mike

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Barry Agovino wrote on March 5, 2005

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City and State: HERMOSA BEACH CA

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Walter H. Burke wrote on October 16, 2004

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City and State: AUSTIN TX

Unit: 67TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQUADRON

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: Assigned to 67th FBS:Feb 16, 1951. Departed 67th FBS Oct 11, 1951 Flew 100 missions in F-51 (most from Chinhae, 30 miles west of Pusan). Led 67th FBS on first 5th AF mass Fighter low- level raid on Pyongyang, August 14, 1951. 67th FBS destroyed ALL assigned targets. Lt Walter H. Burke awarded DFC. Spent 6 weeks in May and Jun 1951 as Fwd Air Controller with 2nd Inf Div. Flew 67 missions in ETO in F-5 (P-38 Photo Recce); awarded 1st DFC supporting 1st and 3rd US Army. Flew 85 missions in RF-4C out of Udorn,Thailand in 1970. Retired 1 July 1972 @ Bergstrom AFB, Texas as L/C.

Keywords: Buddies: Bob (Big Dog) Smith, Jimmy Lee, Joe Burke

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Robert Pasqualicchio wrote on May 22, 2004

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City and State: MYRTLE BEACH SC

Unit: 67FTR. SQ. 18TH FTR. GRP.

Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran

Comments: Want to locate Capt. Joe Burke, 67sq, served in 1951, K-10,

Keywords: Pancho

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Mark Steckel wrote on April 19, 2004

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Comments: I am seeking information about my dad's cousin, Maj. Richard E. Steckel, who served with the 67th FBS in Korea. All I know is he was lost north of Pyongyang on May 15, 1952 while flying 44-84945.
If anyone knows anything about Maj. Steckel or remembers him, I would love to hear from you.

Thank you.
MWS

Keywords: Maj. Richard E. Steckel - 67th Fighter Bomber Squadron

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Russell Ashworth wrote on April 17, 2004

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City and State: AUSTIN TX

Unit: 67TH FB SQDN

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: This message is for my dad, SSgt Russell Ashworth, Sr. who was with the 67th FBS from late '50 to mid-'52. He was at Pusan, Chinhae, Seoul, Wonson, Pyongyang, Taegu?, perhaps other places. He was at Clark Field, Manila, prior to Korea. He also went ashore at Inchon with an AF detachment. His memory is not what it used to be, so some of the details are hazy. I have several pictures of him, one with a line of F-51s in the background, one of the sign at the base's main gate ("18th Fighter Bomber, Best Damn Fighter Group in the World".) I would like to know if any of his buddies from the 67th are still around, and remember him.

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Jack Maton wrote on April 11, 2004

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City and State: ARCADIA FL

Unit: AIR POLICE INVESTIGATION UNIT

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: I left Kadena AFB in 1956. Was a bouncer at the Airman's Club for two years. Looking for anyone who worked there in 1955 or 1956 and knew the dancers that used to come there, or the Master Sargent that ran the club.
I lost track of Myoko when I left there and came back to the United States. I recently ran into a buddy who had been over there and he told me that Myoko had had my child.
I am desperate to find her and the child. If anyone can help, please contact me.

Keywords: Trying to get hold of Old Girl-friend in Okinawa

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Ronald W. (Ron) Blair wrote on February 15, 2004

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City and State: WORDEN IL

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Eric Weber wrote on February 11, 2004

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Comments: George G. Weber Jr., my father, was with the 67th FBS in Korea in the early 50's (1951-53??) as a Jet Mechanic. We have several slides taken by him of the base and F86's that have survived over the years.

He now lives in Lakeland, Florida with his wife (my mother) and enjoys flying his model airplanes as he did back in Korea.

He flew on the USAF Model airplane conpetition team with Lenny Smelter.

If anyone is interested in the slides I can convert them to digital and provide them.

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Glenda Ross wrote on November 7, 2003

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City and State: OAK PARK IL

Unit: 67TH FIFGTER BOMBER SQUADRON AT K-55

Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran

Comments: Hi! I am helping my Dad locate some of his buddies. He was at K-55. They called themselves the Fighting Cocks. He flew 72 missions. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. One of his buddies was 2nd Lt. Agitant Bruce Oliver Brown. Also, would like to know about the man in charge of maintenace for the planes. He made sure Rufus was on Dad's plane, and always made sure the planes were ready for the missions.If any of this rings a bell we would love to hear from you. Thanks! Glenda, his daughter

Keywords: 1st Lt. Glenn Beadle, some knew him as Bugs. Flew the F86 on 72 Missions. His plane had Rufus painted on it.Late 1952 and 1953 until the Armistice was signed

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Glenda Ross wrote on November 5, 2003

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City and State: OAK PARK IL

Unit: 67TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQUADRON

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Hi! I am helping my Dad search for his buddies. He was stationed at K-55. He flew 72 missions before the armistace was signed. He flew mostly F86 but also flew F100. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. One person in particular that he is looking for is Bruce Oliver Brown. Hw was a school buddy that ended up in Korea with Dad. He was 2nd Lt. Agitant, an administator at the base.Dad named his son after Bruce Brown.Anyone out there know about Dad or any of his buddies around? Please email me ....grrits55@yahoo.com.Thanks! His daughter, Glenda Ross

Keywords: Some called Dad Bugs. Rufus was painted on his plane

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David Stiller wrote on August 19, 2003

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City and State: COSTA MESA CA

Unit: RE 67TH. FIGHTER DQUADRON

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Franklin B. Leichliter was my Uncle. He flew P-39s
with the 67th. Fighter Squadron from Henderson
Field at Guadalcanal in 1942 and 1943. I am
interesting in any information about my Uncle from
anyone who knew him when he served with the 67th.
Thank

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Craig (Taz) Augustino wrote on May 5, 2003

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City and State: APO AP

Unit: 67TH FS

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Comments: Any former members of the 67th, I am the historian for the 67th and would like to gather any and all stories to eventually document in a book that young "eggs" will read a story from every Friday night to keep the traditions and history alive. Please send me what ever you have.
Thanks!

Cocks Rule Period!!

Keywords: Former 67th members. Looking for any and all history!

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Matt James wrote on December 5, 2002

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Comments: Trying to find any info on Sheldon S. Brinson at
any point in his career. From his early days as a
Screamin Demons 7th Fighter Squadron pilot,
thorugh his days with the 366th fighter group
391st fighter squadron, to his comandeering of the
18th fighter group. Th

Keywords: Sheldon Brinson screamin demons 7th fighter
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William Grimm wrote on September 29, 2002

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City and State: TULSA OK

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Comments: I am trying to obtain Capt. Edmund Volts date of death. He was killed in a crash in 1953 at Luke AFB. I need it for veterans memorial monument in Norman, OK. thx

Keywords: 67th Fighter Bomber Squadron

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Bill Powell wrote on September 6, 2002

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Comments: Looking for William T. (Tim) Urquhart. He flew 51s with the 67th in 1952. I was in his cadet class. Would like to locate him if he is still living. I do know he survived Korea.

Keywords: 67th FBS

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William Griffin SR. wrote on August 1, 2002

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City and State: HANOVER IN

Unit: 67TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQUADRON A FLIGHT

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: Trying to find Steve Jurta. I served with Steve At the old Alexandria AFB and in Korea. We have our picture in the book on the "F-86 in Korea" on page sixteen.

Keywords: K-55 1954. Osan

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William Griffin SR. wrote on August 1, 2002

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Kagan West wrote on July 29, 2002

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Comments: I am looking for anyone who knew or flew with my dad Joseph M. Babasa, he was a F-51 pilot who went missing on July 9th, 1951 he was flying from base K-16. On the bomb run where he went MIA there were 24 planes. If you are anyone you know of might have known my father I would very much appreciate touching base.My dad was from Tucson,Arizona although stationed out of Conn.

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Erny Nak wrote on March 30, 2002

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Comments: He was a bombadier in Korean War

Keywords: Eugene Howard Reimers

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Arthur E. (Art) Lajeunesse SR. wrote on October 11, 2001

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City and State: LATHAM NY

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Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea

Comments: Looking to make contact with family or freinds of Capt. Elzeard John Deschamps who was listed MIA 2/2/51 with the 67th.Fighter Bomber Squadron.I can be reached at my email address or by phone listed.

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T. D. (Tracy) Connors wrote on August 2, 2001

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Comments: The April 1952 historical report for the 67th includes the following information that may of some help or interest in your search for information on 1st Lt. Sankey…
1st Lt. William C. Sankey, Jr., 20806A, was listed as “wounded in action when forced to abandon his aircraft while on a rescue mission on 17 April 1952.” A further entry notes that the WIA was changed to MIA on April 27th.
Colonel Seymour M. Levenson, USAF, was Commander of the 18th Fighter Bomber Group at that time.
Major Stanley A. Long, USAF, was the brand new Commander of the 67th FBS having just succeeded LTC Julian F. Crow, USAF, who had completed 101 missions.
1st Lt. Cleyburn L. McCauley, 20276A, first appears in the May 1952 report as having completed 14 missions that month. Another note: 1st Lt. Cleyburn L. McCauley successfully bailed out after his plane received major damage from ground fire on May 22nd. His name does not appear in the June or July 1952 reports.

Keywords: Sankey, William Charles

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Robert Cranston wrote on July 13, 2001

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City and State: MARIETTA GA

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Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

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Vilas Bielefeldt wrote on July 12, 2001

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City and State: COCHRANE WI

Unit: 67TH 1954

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: Great to read comments of the men back then. May go back to a commemoration in Nov 2001.

Keywords: B-26 at K-9 Korea, flew 55 missions 1951
F-86-F at K-55 Osan Korea, 1954, flew decoy missions up west coast.

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Wayne Motts wrote on April 18, 2001

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Comments: I would like to contact anyone who knew this pilot. He was MIA on a mission of four aircraft on April 27, 1952. The other aircraft on this mission, all P-51 D's, were piloted by Colonel Seymour M. Levenson, Cleyburn L. McCauley, and Lt. McAlpine.
Thank You,
Wayne Motts

Keywords: 67th Fighter Bomb Wing, Mission 1801, K-46, William Sankey, Jr.

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T. D. (Tracy) Connors wrote on January 18, 2001

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Comments: Responding to a recent posting requesting additional information on Captain Elliott D. Ayer, MIA in July, 1952.

Excerpts from the squadron history for the 67th FBS dated 7 August 1952 indicates that the squadron was located at K-46 Air Base, South Korea, approximately 7 mi. north North East of Wonju--127 degrees 57 minutes 30 seconds longitude west, 38 degrees 26 minutes 30 seconds North. The unit utilizes the K-46 air strip as a forward combat operations base located approximately 5 mi. southeast of Hoensong, Korea.

The stated mission of the 67th fighter bomber squadron is close support of United Nations forces in Korea and/or other aerial combat missions as directed by higher headquarters. During the period covered by this report, the primary mission has been the tactical interdiction of the enemy's transportation system.

The 67th fighter bomber squadron, commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Stanley A. Long of Marquette, Mich., is a unit of the 18th fighter bomber group which is commanded by Colonel Sheldon Brinson.

Total officer strength at the beginning of July 19th 1952 was 44. Officer gains numbered 6, and losses five, leaving a total of 45 officers assigned at the end of July. The total enlisted strength at the beginning of July was 177.

The total number of sorties flown during 1952 was 419. The personal participating are as follows:
Captain      Ayers, Fay E.      12
1st Lt.      Baldwin, Rexford R.   15
1st Lt.      Baldwin, Rexford R.   15
1st Lt.      Baldwin, Rexford R.   15
1st Lt.      Bunn, Russell      15
1st Lt.      Camp, James E.   7
1st Lt.      Carothers, Earle   22
1st Lt.      Corley, John      20
Captain      Davis, Roy      10
Captain      Dean, Julian      21
1st Lt.      Flagg, Earle      8
Captain      Flowers, Arthur   15
1st Lt.       Forbert, Sam      7
Major       Forts, Robert      9
Lt. Col.    Freund, Albert      1
1st Lt.      Gossett, C.J.      18
1st Lt.       Gray, David      9
1st Lt.      Henna, Theodore   14
1st Lt.      Hill, John      20
1st Lt.       Holmes, Verne   16
Captain      Jarvis, Rowan      1
Major      Lenhart, Warren   9
Lt. Col.      Long, Stanley      13
1st Lt.      Lovelace, Albert   7
1st Lt.       McShane, William   20
Colonel      Maxwell, Allison   15
Captain      Mills, Warren      16
1st Lt.      Moorshfelder, Herbert   12
1st Lt.      Reinhardt, Lewis   15
Captain      Sargen, Charles   16
1st Lt.      Spinnenweber, Joseph   5
2nd Lt.      Urquhart, William   19
Captain      Volts, Edmund      10
Major      Waggoner, Horace   9
Captain      Wilcox, Floyd      12
1st Lt.      Williams, Joseph   10
1st Lt.      Yingling, John      1

Casualties: Captain Elliott D. Ayer, AO 758 753 was listed as missing in action on 25 July 1952.

Claims:            Destroyed
Artillery Positions      13
Rail bridges            2
Rail cuts            10
Road bridges         2
Box cars            4
Bunkers            56
Mortars               25
Gun positions         2
Machine guns         7
Secondary explosions   15
Self-propelled gun      1
Supply shelters         4
Caves               2
Buildings            39
Village               1
Factories            1
Trucks               3
Transformer yard      1 (damaged)
Ox cart               1 (damaged)
Trench               720'
KIA                  9

Losses to personal and aircraft: Other than the above mentioned MIA on Captain Ayer, there were no other losses to the squadron this month.

Training: the trainee program was considerably more pronounced this month due to more than usual poor weather days which allowed the squadron the opportunity to stress navigational and instrument flights.

Armament: During the month of July there have been considerable rocket malfunctions due to bad plugs and bad motors. July's gun malfunctions have dropped to 12,480 rounds per malfunction as compared with June's rate of 10,000 rounds per malfunction.

Due to daily flying reports being filled out both at K-46 and K-10, an accurate total of flying time is impossible at this writing. The approximate total was 839 hours and fifty minutes.

Morale: In the airmen, there was no obvious change in the morale from last month produced. Extreme heat has played an important factor in the discomfort of the troops. The service club was closed for a while due to necessary billeting of the men there while repairs were being made to their private quarters which suffered damage during heavy rains of this month.

Pilot morale also remained about the same although, Capt. Elliott D. Ayre completed the 45,000th sortie for the 18th Fighter Bomber Wing, thereby setting the record for the most sorties to be flown by a combat outfit in Korea. Also, our Commanding Officer was given a promotion from Major to Lieutenant Colonel, this had a definite lift to the morale of the Squadron as a whole.

Conclusion: The 67th Fighter Bomber Squadron was able to complete it's [sic] mission and accomplish it's [sic] assigned duties because of it's [sic] high morale and Superior leadership.

The "Historical Report for July 1952" for the 67th FBS was classified Secret until declassified on 13 December 1973.

Keywords: 67th FBS history excerpts July 1952

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