68th Fighter Interceptor Squadron

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Tavi Burroughs Ishmael wrote on March 29, 2024

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City and State: AURORA IL

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Comments: I am looking for information on my grandfather's service. He was a captain in the Air Force around 1951. I found a small card issued to him on Sept 14, 1951 at Itazuke AFB in Japan, stamped "CRASH PASS". What was the purpose behind this card? His name was Swinton M. Burroughs.

Keywords: Crash Pass, Itazuke AFB, Japan, 1951

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Anita Strong wrote on June 16, 2017

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Unit: 68TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQUADRON

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Hello,
I am looking for any information regarding my uncle, Richard Hinkley's service.

He was a member of the 68th Fighter Interceptor Squadron and he served in Korea. The closest date I have is 1951 for his enlistment. He said he went to Japan twice and back to Korea.

My uncle is alive and lives in New York.

Any information about a Squadron Book from 1953 or 54 would be helpful too, since he would love to have that book.

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Norma Callero wrote on October 5, 2014

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Is there a 68th reunion this year?

Keywords: 68th FIS in 1958+ inquiring about reunion this year?

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Alan Carey wrote on February 26, 2013

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City and State: ROUND ROCK TX

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Service or Relationship: Interested Person

Comments: I am searching for photos of the F-82 Twin Mustang
for a book to be published in early 2014.

Keywords: F-82 Twin Mustang

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Brenda Hunt wrote on May 5, 2012

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City and State: AUBURN WA

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Service or Relationship: Other

Comments: My Dad served in the Korean War..am trying to create
a history book for him.

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Peter Mac Taggart wrote on January 17, 2012

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Did anyone serve with my Uncle in Korea or at least knew him?

I would like to speak with anyone who knew
him or possibly has some pictures to share.

Keywords: Captain Julius C. Fluhr, pilot of F82-G 46-394 Lost March 14, 1951

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Kenneth L. Johnson wrote on March 29, 2011

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City and State: FORNEY TX

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Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: I joined the 68th in May 1949 at Ashiya AFB as a Mechanic. There were 5 F61 Black Widow fighter interceptors assinged. Radar was located in the nose of the A/C. Radar observer was located in the rear of the fuselage. These were shortly replaced by F82 Twin Mustang. The radar was located in an adapted assembly located between the two engines. The radar observer was in the right hand cockpit. The two V1710 inline engines had counter rotating props. It could carry rockets and bombs. The 68th moved to Itazuki in 1950.

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Erica Rolufs wrote on August 16, 2010

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City and State: PASADENA CA

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Service or Relationship: Interested Person

Comments: Greetings! I recently bought a 1950s vintage chest of drawers and
hidden within was a picture of Sg. Ron J. Miller and his
wife/girlfriend Asaka Saruwatari- both beautiful people. Handwritten
on back is "68th Ftr intercep..." and an AFB address in San
Francisco. There are three other pictures, one of which appears to
be their son.

Did you serve with Miller? Have you any idea how to get in touch
with his family? I'd like to give them these pictures.

Best regards to all,
Erica
Erica

Keywords: Ronald miller, fighter interception, japan, Korea, san Francisco,
asaka, air force

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Larry Stanford wrote on March 12, 2010

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City and State: WOOSTER OH

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My Dad served in the 68th Fighter Interceptor Sqdn in late 40's - early 50's (I believe). Anyone who may knew him or possibly has film or photos.. I would be honored to hear from you.

RIP Norman Dale Stanford, crew chief and father.

Thank all of you for serving our country!

Keywords: 68th Fighter Interceptor Sqdn

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Hobert Meadows wrote on October 30, 2009

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City and State: GREENSBORO NC

Unit: 68TH FIS 1957/1960

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

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Keywords: Served from l957/1960 in the 68th FIS. Wondering if there are any of that unit around. If so contact me atthe above EMail address.

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David (Dave) Valler wrote on January 1, 2009

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City and State: KINGSTON MA

Unit: 68TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQDN.

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

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Douglas Rice wrote on August 4, 2008

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Service or Relationship: Other

Comments: Does Kelly Hill still need info on James Albright?

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Cynthia Gregory wrote on March 5, 2008

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City and State: SAVANNA IL

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Service or Relationship: Other

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Keywords: My Uncle, 2nd Lt. Ellwood E. Collins flew with the 44th Bomb Group - 68th Bomb Squadron. Their plane was shot down over Foggia, Italy and he was transported by German boxcar to Stalag Luft VII A after parachuting out of his plane at 18,000 ft. 6 of the 10 crew members made it out alive. If anyone knows anything they could tell me about him as I've been doing family history for 18 yrs and he is a missing part of it. He was my mother's brother and wanted no contact with the family or his crew once liberated. He apparently also had a man named Austin and Shannon with him. Austin escaped from the boxcar in the Alps on their way from Italy to Germany. Ellwood was in the Moosburg work camps. Thank you.

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David (Dave) Valler wrote on November 16, 2007

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City and State: KINGSTON MA

Unit: 68TH FIGHTER INTER. SQDN.

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: All GI's: Have a good and plentiful holiday season .

Keywords: 86 Ds

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Robert Thomen wrote on October 12, 2007

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City and State: GARDNER KS

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Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran

Comments: George was a personal friend of mine. He was killed in a plane crash in 1952. I would like to get any information about him that I could.

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Mark Webb wrote on August 6, 2007

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City and State: GRAND PRAIRIE TX

Unit: 68TH FIS

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My dad was in the 68th FIS about 1958. I was going through some old
home movies and found a few minutes of 16mm film of the base and
flight line that I digitized and will send to anyone who's interested. My
dad is (SSgt) Ray Webb from Many, LA (now in Farmer's Branch, TX). Let
me know if you're interested. markpwebb@tx.rr.com

Keywords: 68th fighter intercepter squadron, mid 1950's

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Gene Baldwin wrote on August 2, 2007

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City and State: ATHENS GA

Unit: 68TH FTR. INTERCEPTOR SQDN.

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

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David (Dave) Valler SR. wrote on January 31, 2007

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City and State: KINGSTON MA

Unit: 68TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTER SQDN.

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: Is anyone still out there from the 68th 53-55 . I worked on the flight line on 86 Ds .

Keywords: 86 D

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David (Dave) Valler wrote on December 25, 2006

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City and State: KINGSTON MA

Unit: 68 TH FISQDN.

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: Merry x-mas and Happy New Year to all

Keywords: 68 th Fighter Inter .Sqdn Itazuki Air Base ,Fukioka , Japan

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David (Dave) Valler wrote on September 4, 2006

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City and State: KINGSTON MA

Unit: 68TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTER SQDN.

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: Anyone interested in info on reunions etc can contact Jim Johnson jjohn@hutchtel.net

Keywords: Itazuki A.F.B.

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David (Dave) Valler SR. wrote on July 1, 2006

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City and State: KINGSTON MA

Unit: 68 TH FIGHTER INTER. SQDN.

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

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Keywords: 1952 - 1955

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Kelly Hill wrote on August 20, 2004

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Unit: 74TH TFS

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Comments: My wife's father, James R. Albright, was a pilot member of the 68th when she was very young. He did not return from a mission, and she has always wondered what happened, and what was he like. As a former AF flight surgeon, I would appreciate your help.

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Richard Randall wrote on October 23, 2003

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City and State: BOCA RATON

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Is there a group that meets regularly in Florida that was with the 68th Fighter Squadron 13th Air Force? I would like to see if anyone knew my Uncle? We would go to the city where they meet.

Keywords: Family Member Killed in WW2

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Jim Perry wrote on June 8, 2003

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City and State: CHARLESTON SC

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Service or Relationship: Interested Person

Comments: I am retired Air Force and I collect group and squadron patches as a hobby. I am in process of starting to collect FIS's from all squadrons. Hopefully, some of your members have kept FIS patches from their Air Force career that they would be willing to send me for my collection.Jim Perry,MSgt,USAF,Ret.

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Brian Butcher wrote on April 21, 2003

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Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: I searvd in Japan and Korea from 1949-1952 In the 68th FIS...I would like to find out information or hear from fellow Squadron members...SSgt.Lester O. Trego Airborne Radar and Raido. If you have any information that you would like to share contact here or send to 1015 Marvin Ave. Lebanon, Pa. 17042

Keywords: Unit: 68th Fighter Inter.Squad

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Susan Ossiander wrote on April 2, 2003

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City and State: SANTA BARBARA CA

Unit: FATHER IN 68TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQUADRON

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Great site! Had no idea this was on the internet
until my son told me to try it.
Alice Montgomery I remember you.

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Richard House wrote on December 3, 2002

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City and State: AVON CT

Unit: 68TH FIS

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: I served as a mechanic and crew chief from Sept.
1952 and July 1954.
Loking for a book titled "Lightning Lancer: A Review of the 68th Fighter-Intercepter Squadron.
Be glad to hear from anyone who knows where I can obtain a copy. also would like to hear from anyone who knew me.

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Ben Hargett wrote on August 4, 2002

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City and State: ORANGE VA

Unit: 68TH FIS

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: I am trying to locate Thomas J. Rowan. He was
originally from North Bergen, NJ and served in
the 68th FIS in 1951-1954. If anyone out there
knows anything about his whereabouts please
Email me: benandkathy@iqworks or phone me at
[540] 672 2332.
Many thanks,
Ben Hargett

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David R. Garrett wrote on April 8, 2002

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City and State: CHATTANOOGA TN

Unit: 1955 AACS SQUADRON

Service or Relationship: Interested Person

Comments: per the Knoxville, TN newspaper the last reunion of the 69th FIS will be held in Alcoa, TN on May 16-20, 2002, at the Airport Hilton. This will be the 20th and, probably, the last reunion of this group. During the reunion there is a planned trip to Middlesboro, KY to view a P38 that was recovered from Greenland a few years ago. The organizer is Dot Brooks, widow of Eugene Brooks who was in the squadron during KW.

Keywords: 69th FIS

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John Pitre wrote on March 13, 2002

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City and State: HUNTINGTON BEACH CA

Unit: 68TH FIGHTER SQUADRON

Service or Relationship: Interested Person

Comments: I was a Aerial Photographer assigned to the 68th Ftr Sqdn from 1947 to 1949. The 68th flew survaliance missions in the Tsuashima Strights and up in the sea of Japan. We flew with in short distance of Valdistok, Russia. We wre checking up photographing all type of Russian shipping.
The only name that sticks out in my mind at this moment is Major DaRosa who was the commanding officer. I also remember Lt. Geddis.
I have a few pictures that I would share.
If any one was wth the 68th at that time, I like to hear from you. John Pitre

Keywords: Itazuki and Atsugi

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Jim Perry wrote on September 30, 2001

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City and State: CHARLESTON SC

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Comments: I am retired Air Force and am searching for squadron patches from the Korean War. I collect from all Air Force squadrons so any patch will be appreciated and will become a assest to my collection. Thank you. Jim Perry,MSgt,USAF,Ret.

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Greg McDaniel wrote on July 26, 2001

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Comments: Hello, my name is Greg McDaniel. Some friends and I belong to the 68th Virtual Fighter Squadron playing the Falcon 4.0(F-16) jet sim game online. We do this to honor the people who have served in this outstanding unit over the years. We are looking for some photos of aircraft the 68th has flown throughout it's history. Any help in this quest would be greatly appreciated and will be put to good use on our website as kind of a pictorial history of the 68th. Please visit our website at;
http://68th.falcon40.com/

and leave us a message on our message board. Thank you for your time in advance.

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A.J. (Gus) Hipp wrote on May 4, 2001

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City and State: ST. PAUL MN

Unit: 68 TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQUADRON

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: Lt. Hudson of the 68th FIS, flying an F-82 (twin Mustang), scored the first air to
air kill of the Korean War when he shot down a North Korean aircraft on June 27,
1950. A squadron mate, Lt. Charles Moran, got the second one a few minutes late

Keywords: Lt. Hudson of 68th FIS gets first Kill

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Richard Hinkley wrote on January 19, 2001

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City and State: PINE BUSH NY

Unit: 68TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR SQUADRON

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: I am interested in finding any information on the 68th Fighter Interceptor Squadron stationed at Itazuke, Japan during the years of '54 and '55. I am also looking for the squadron book from those years. Thank you very much for any help you may be able to give me.

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Jacob Elias wrote on January 17, 2001

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City and State: NANTICOKE PA

Unit: 68TH BOMB SQUADRON, WW II

Service or Relationship: Interested Person

Comments: Sir/Madame:
I am the author of a novel based on my
experiences as a gunner in a heavy bomber of the
44th bomb Group, 68th Squadron, B-24's.
flying over Europe during World War II. There is a
parallel story of a paratrooper who
jumps in Sicily, Italy, Normandy and fights in the
Battle of the Bulge. The story tells of the
women they meet, as well as the combat they
suffer. Innocent women, savvy women, lusty
women and all kinds of women.
The book is titled WAR and WOMEN is 447 pages
long and retails for $26.50 postpaid.
For orders, send check or money order to J. T.
Elias, 7 E. Union Street, Nanticoke, PA
18634.
I would appreciate any publicity you can give
the book.
Respectfully,
J.

Keywords: Gunner in B-24, WW II

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Nancy Webb wrote on May 31, 2000

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City and State: MOODY AFB GA

Unit: 347TH WING

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Comments: To all former 68th squadron members: The 68th Fighter Squadron (previously designated the 68th Fighter Interceptor Squadron) will inactivate in 2001. The unit is now located in south Georgia in Valdosta off I-75 approximately 20 miles north of Florida. Beginning June 2000 Moody AFB will be hosting several events to commemmorate the 50th anniversary of the Korean War and the 68th and 69th Fighter Squadrons' activities in theater. Thought you would like to know. Please pass it on.
Very Respectfully,
SSgt Nancy J. Webb
347th Wing Historian

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Paul Hinkley wrote on November 7, 1999

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City and State: PINE BUSH NY

Unit: 68TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR

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Comments: I would like to cangratulate you on your site, and thank you for remembering those fallen and those returned. I am especially interested in hearing from any members of my fathers squadron. I my self never have served in the military, but am grateful for those who did and still do. The above unit is in regard to my father Richard E. Hinkley, who served in the Korean war as an Air Force mechanic. I would also like to hear from anyone who can help me to get information that could lead to a few key pieces of material that would bring great joy to my dad. I would like to restore his series of medals, some person stole them years ago, can anyone help with the forms or who to contact. Secondly is the "Year Book" for his squadron, it covered the years 1954 through 1956, this book would me ther Earth to my dad. For any takers, money is not an obstacle, within reason please, but I would even be overjoyed with a copy. Agaon if anyone can help me, I would greatly apreciate your expertise. Thank you again and the organization is a great uplift for the soldiers and families of the "forgotten war" Any one wishing to contact my dad, please use the above Email or snailmail address.

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