69th Fighter Bomber Squadron

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Legacy Messages - 1995-1999

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Michael O'Claire wrote on November 11, 2022

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City and State: DEER RIVER MN

Unit: SECURITY POLICE, 1983-1989

Service or Relationship: USAF

Comments: My Dad served in USAF Security Service and was stationed at Osan. On 16 August 1956 he and a fellow security member saved the life of a pilot who had crashed his F-86. I have a copy of the accident report, but all names are redacted so have nobody to contact for supporting documentation of a long-overdue decoration. My father has lost the name of the co-rescuer to time. A possible reunion of the members of the event and their families would also be a pleasant outcome. If anyone knows of a unit historian...that could also help me to gather criteria to render to the USAF Decorations Board. -Mike-

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Douglas Sherman wrote on August 22, 2018

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City and State: TAHOMA CA

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Comments: Bill was shot down on September 9, 1952 while flying an F-84E over Mig Alley. His remains were not recovered. His service number was AO2223180. I might be one of his only remaining relatives, and would appreciate any information. Thank you.

Keywords: 2LT William H. Suffern Jr.
remains

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Constance D. Airey (Moore) wrote on October 5, 2016

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City and State: GIG HARBOR WA

Unit: 69TH FBS BLUE TAILS

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I am Billy M. Stump(s) Youngest Daughter , seeking photos, information of my fathers service during Korea,, I also have a box of Black and white Photos of my fathers unit members, friends and Base in Korea i am also seeking to identify these people and hope fully get the photo to family,,, all i know dad was Stationed in Korea in 55 i have his Jacket patch as well

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Jerry Russell JR. wrote on October 3, 2013

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City and State: TELFORD PA

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: my dad jerry russell (phila pa)hung around a joe pepitone (fla)
and don trumball(wv)during the time he served in korea....would
anyone have some
pics of any of them...or information about the 49th and the apo 970

Keywords: my dad jerry russell (phila pa) hung around a joe pepitone (fla)
and don trumball(wv)during the time he served in korea....would
anyone have some
pics of any of them...or information about the 49th and the apo 970

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Stephen Swann wrote on July 27, 2013

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City and State: GENEVA AL

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My father, John Swann, flew 90+ missions with the 69th in Korea and was
awarded the DFC for a sorty he flew in May(?) of 1953. Curious if anyone
remembers him or the mission details.

Keywords: F84G, pilot, 69th fighter bomber squadron

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Stephen Swann wrote on July 27, 2013

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City and State: GENEVA AL

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My father, John Swann, flew 90+ missions with the 69th in Korea and was
awarded the DFC for a sorty he flew in May(?) of 1953. Curious if anyone
remembers him or the mission details.

Keywords: F84G, pilot, 69th fighter bomber squadron

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William J. (Bill) Mitchell wrote on August 17, 2012

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City and State: LA JOLLA CA

Unit: 69TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQ. 58TH FBW

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: I had made a couple or three entries on this bulletin board, and they seem to have been taken off. May I ask why they have disappeard?

I had a couple of responses on what I had posted and we are in the process of exchanging info.

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Christy Johnson Tapp wrote on June 29, 2012

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City and State: SEATTLE WA

Unit: 69TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQUADRON

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My dad was Lt Gene Ray Johnson, an F84 pilot in the
69th FBS of the 58th FBG during the Korean War.

I have several photos I would be willing to share and am
looking for someone who might have served with or
known
him.

I also have a unit photo of either the 559th or 560th
Strategic Fighter Squadron, Bergstrom AFB, TX to which
he was later assigned.

Dad died in a motorcycle accident in 1956 while on TDY
in Alaska.

Keywords: Gene Johnson, 69th FBS, 58th FBG

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Daniel M. (Dan) Quinn wrote on December 21, 2011

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I am researching the life of my Father John (Jack) T
Quinn and would like to hear any stories about him.
Did he serve in the 58th?

I understand the 58th flew F-84s. What markings and
colors identified a jet as being from the 58th.
What unit/squadron had two yellow tail strips (one
over and under the tail id number)?

Thank you.

Keywords: Jack Quinn F-84 Pilot

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Robert (Bob) Schilling wrote on December 14, 2011

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City and State: CUSTER SD

Unit: N/A

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

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Keywords: Served USAF fro. 1952 - 1973. Presently retired.
Living the good life.

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Daniel M. (Dan) Quinn wrote on December 9, 2011

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Can anyone tell me John (Jack) T Quinn was a pilot in
the 58th Wing/Group in Korea in 1952? Any stories or
info about him? Thank you

Keywords: Quinn F-84 50-1125 FS-125-A

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Sue Orr wrote on October 14, 2008

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City and State: AUSTIN TX

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My UNcle Dick STreet,Sonora, Texas, served in USAF 69 bomber squadron jan 1953-dec 1053 in base K-2 Korea, he is now 80 and cant seem to remember all the details, but am trying to find someone who was around. If you have any information ,please contact me.
srorr

Keywords: sleeper was his buddy

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Bill Ballantyne wrote on September 11, 2008

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City and State:

Unit: 69TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQUADRON

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: My father served in the Air Force in the late 40's through the 50's and spent time in the Philippines and Korea. I have photos of from this time available here:

http://flickr.com/photos/zizzy/sets/72157607234894379/

Unfortunately I am not able to provide many details regarding the time, place, and subjects of the photos (except where my father is plainly visible).

Take a look, enjoy, and if you recognize anything or can provide any details, it would be greatly appreciated.

Keywords: Nick Nicky Ballantyne Baltimore MD Maryland mechanic Sabre 69th Fighter Bomber Squadron

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Donald Reeve SR. wrote on April 22, 2008

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City and State: SAYRE PA

Unit: 69TH FIGHTER BOMBER

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

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Keywords: 69th fighter bomber sq

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Donald Reeve wrote on April 7, 2008

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City and State: SAYRE PA

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: 69th fbs

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Terry Callison wrote on July 25, 2007

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City and State: CARSON CITY NV

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Service or Relationship: Interested Person

Comments: I am looking for any information on David Fred Collette, a pilot with the 69th FBS in the 1952-1953 time frame. His hometown was Burley/Wendell, Idaho.

Keywords: Seeking Pilot

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Richard Baker wrote on January 27, 2006

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City and State: SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO CA

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I'm looking for information on the accident that killed my brother in law, 1st Lt. M.K. Smotherman, in Korea in May of 1952. I believe he was one of a flight of four F-86's that hit a mountain returning from a mission. I'm not sure of circumstances but he was killed when he was apparently making an approach for landing. I"m sure he was not leading the flight but I would like to know anything that anyone might know about it. I would like to be able to obtain a copy of the accident report but don't know how to find one. I was only 15 when it happened and our family never got any of the details. I'd like to hear from anyone with any knowledge of the accident.
Thanks,
Richard W. Baker

Keywords: 1st Lt. Marion K. Smotherman, 69 Fighter bomber squadron, Korea 1952.

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Mary Jo Sunstone wrote on September 20, 2005

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City and State: ROCKLEDGE FL

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I am searching for anyone who served with my father Joseph "Joe" W. Huseman. He was from Ohio and have found several pictures of him with Air Force buddies in pictures some are posing in front of the "Fightin' 69th" student squadron 3769 sign. He left the service in sep. 06, 1952. The document that I have says he was at Camp Kilmer New Jersey when he left the service. He was in the Korean War, served in Germany.
Thanks
Mary Jo

Keywords: Germany, The Fightin 69th,

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Ray Kenerley wrote on June 28, 2005

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City and State: AL

Unit: 69TH FTR. BMR. SQ., 58TH FTR. BMR. GP. APO 970

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: I was in the 69th Ftr. Bmr. Sq. Orderly Room doing Officers Records from 16 Oct 52 until 7:00pm the night before the PEACE was signed at 10:00am the next day. My MOT was 6 Aug 53. I would like to hear from any and all of the following friends I made while there:Richard E. Asa, Jr., Warren J. Costello, Leland A. Davis, Ralph M. Dixon, Bradley E. Dudley, Jr., William B. Fessenden, James N. Gorman, James F. Holloway, Floyd A. Linebaugh, William F. Palmer, and Jerome W. Schmidt....THANKS

Keywords: F84G Thunder Jet K2 AB Taegu 1952-53

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Les Dyer III wrote on June 5, 2005

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City and State: PEACHTREE CITY GA

Unit: 510TH TFS

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: Searching for those who might have known my father, Les Dyer, Jr 69th FBS 1954.

Dad did 28 in the AF and died of cancer complications in '84. I did 20 and my son has been in for 7 (currently F-15E RAF Lakenheath).

Keywords: Slash
K-2
K-5

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Robert Adams wrote on January 5, 2005

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City and State: WEST BATH MW

Unit: 69TH FBS K-2 KOREA, 1952-53 TAGUE

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments:

Keywords: There was a Morris, a Bell, Kane, Zambroski and other friends there. Are any of you out there?

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Donald Garrison wrote on April 22, 2004

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City and State: SHERWOOD AR

Unit: 69THFBSQ

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: Date in the "Fighting 69th" August 1954 Tague, Jan 55 Clark PI, March 55 Osan ab.
Was a personal equipment spec. for the pilots of the F-86s. Commander was John Rosenbaulm, other friends Were Al Rehmling, and Leroy Kane. My parachutes worked 4 times,, when the "Saber" did not.Great outfit and many friends..........D

Keywords: Personal Equipment Spec,jeep driver,all around gofer.

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James Gilliland wrote on June 19, 2003

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City and State: LONGWOOD FL

Unit: 69TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQUADRON

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: Zero was my nickname and the name of the aircraft was F-86 Super Sabre (The Princess Dorothy). I was the crew chief on aircraft number 703. Looking for the pilot on my aircraft and Sargeant Casto.

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Carroll Hicks JR. wrote on May 29, 2001

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City and State: NORTH CHARLESTON SC

Unit: 310TH FBS K-2 1952-53

Service or Relationship: -

Comments: Frank and I went to Hi School together (Robert E Lee) Jacksonville FL. We met up in Korea after Graduation from Hi school. I Have heard that Frank was Killed in an F-86 crash Can anyone out there verify that?Does anyone out ther Have an address for a family member of his. Frank and I talked to his Mother From Itazuka Ab some time in 52 or 53. Carroll V. Hicks Jr.

Keywords: Pilot F-84G Aircraft

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Raymond Kelly wrote on June 1, 2000

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City and State: SARASOTA FL

Unit: 69TH FBS 52-53 K-2 KOREA

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: I was privilidged to have flown with RWarren in the 69FBS. He was Roger Warren of Cadet Class 52-B. He was a real stand up POW and endured 8 months of solitary confinment at the hands of the Chicoms and was one of the last prisoners to be returned. He became a pilot and engineer for North American and headed a loving and wonderful family but never regained his good health and passed away in January 1999. He was a real American Hero in every sense of the word.
Am joining your group and sending my dues by mail today. Hal,thank you for your great efforts in this labor of love that you have undertaken on behalf of your Dad. That would make any father proud. Ray Kelly

Keywords: F 84 G Thunderjet Pilot. Interdiction and close air support. K-2 Taegu 1952-3

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Nancy Webb wrote on May 31, 2000

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City and State: MOODY AFB GA

Unit: 347TH WING

Service or Relationship: -

Comments: To all former 69th squadron members: The 69th Fighter Squadron (previously designated the 69th Fighter Bomber 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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Jonathan Fields wrote on May 8, 2000

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City and State: FARGO ND

Unit: LAST KNOWN UNIT OF MY FATHER WAS: 69TH FTTR BOMB S

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: Hello,
I'm writing to ask if anyone can help me locate my father. I'm 33 yrs. old and I have never met my father. The only info I have on him is a United States Armed Forces Institue of Japan certification from Dec. 27th of 1956, with a letter to his Commander of the 69th Ftr Bomb Sqdn, APO 970. The letter states that he completed the Intermediate Radio course. The letter is dated Jan. 14th 1957, and it is signed by Lt.Col. Milton L. Acuff. I know this document is after the war, but I know he is a Korean War Vet. Well, if anyone can help me, it would be greatly appreciated. Our family has never heard from him. I would like to have contact with him, for my own closure. The info I have on him is what I have listed above, and this: His name is: Samuel Fields, he's from Hico,WV. I know he was stationed in Denver at one time, also Rapid City.
His Military ID #13350869, he worked with radar or electronics. According to the document I have he was a S/Sgt in 1957.
Thanks to anyone who can give me any information. God Bless

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