848th Air Control and Warning Squadron

Air Force BBS

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Paul Gadaire JR. wrote on December 15, 2020

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City and State: PENDLETON OR

Unit: 511/848/DET26/DE

Service or Relationship: USAF

Comments: Like to hear from Gino Tonin ( Dets 26 & 28 ) Ray Staiger Det 26 & Det?.
Stateside--? after 9/10/56 Appreciate any info including others of the same periods.

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Dale Jones wrote on May 27, 2020

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City and State: HAINES CITY FL

Unit: 848TH DET 28

Service or Relationship: USAF

Comments: I was in the 848th AC&W detachment 28 1956-1958 (Abashiri/Hokkiado/Japan). If you were there I am trying to find servicemen that would remember the barracks fire that took place in 1957. If you remember the
event can you please let me know. The USAF records for many of us were burnt in the fire at the archives in 1973. I have been looking for years as I had a bad fall back then that has left me with a spinal cord injury.
Thank you in advance.
Dale A Jones
919-266-1121 or 919-247-8209 (cell)

Keywords: 848th Detachment 28 barracks fire

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Felicia Hager wrote on September 30, 2019

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City and State: WI

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Comments: I am Looking for information For My Veteran Daniel Jacquart About an incident On the DMZ Line where they were taken captive for a day out of the A Co 31st Infantry 7th Division. He was at the time a company Clerk can anyone giv eme information about the incident they were taken captive and had to leave their equipment behind
This was under a Clay Matthews and a Captain Bondi

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Bob Neuman wrote on August 7, 2017

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City and State: CHANDLER AZ

Unit: 848TH AC &W

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: I was stationed on Hokkaido at site 45. Aircraft Combat Controller from May 1955 to
June 1957. My wife, Ann, was there with me 16 months and we lived at Camp
Crawford. She is now deceased...2013.

Anyone who was there or recalls a Lieutenant Neuman, I would welcome an email..

David Makar was there also, and a friend until his death in 2015. I am in touch with is
Art Jenkins in California. Both were controllers on Site 45.

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Robert Rabe wrote on October 6, 2013

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City and State: KING GEORGE VA

Unit: 848TH AC AND W

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: Served as crew chief for the radar site in Wakkanai, Hokkaido.
Being there was a defining time in my life and I will always
have great memories about the place. Would like to touch base
with some buddies if possible.

Keywords: Jim Hensley and David Kraft

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Ronald Silvia wrote on July 9, 2012

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City and State: SPRING HILL FL

Unit: 848TH DET 45

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: Stationed at Det 45 from Nov. 1954 to June 1956. Also
at Det 28 from July 1954 to Nov. 1954.
Radio Operator.

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Gerald Marenich wrote on May 1, 2012

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City and State: SACRAMENTO CA

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Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: Years later, I believe, the 848th, located at
Tibetsu, Japan was turned over to the Japanese Air
Force, and later became known as Operating Location
AB (OLAB) within the command of the 475th Tac Ftr
Wing at Misawa Air Base. I was there from Oct 1969
to Oct 1970. I was an Interceptor Controller and in
charge of four Lieutenants, and we were there to
basically watch the activity and assist the Japanese
if anything dire happened and to assist the Japanese
controllers if they had any problem controlling the
American fighters out of Misawa. Our sister site was
located on the big Island closer to Misawa. It was
great, we had four Japanese civilians taking care of
us. Two of them were cooks, and I never ate as well
as I did then. In Oct 1970, the Air Force pulled out
of all of the radar sites where they had assigned
personnel. Sad, as it was one great remote duty
assignment.

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Robert Terrell wrote on January 16, 2012

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City and State: LITCHFIELD IL

Unit: 848TH AC&W SQUADRON DET. 45

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: I was in Operations, working as a Radar operator,
27350 field. I served from about September 1957 until
December 1959. My one year tour got extended due to
some trouble in Taiwan. I can't recall any names, but
would like to hear from anyone who served with me.

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Ken Spraggon wrote on November 21, 2011

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My father Richard Spraggon was stationed at the 848th
ACNW, Radar Detachment Site #32 from 1951 to 1955. Any
others stationed here during this time that knew my
father?

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Bob Neuman wrote on November 2, 2011

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City and State: CHANDLER AZ

Unit: 848TH AC&W, 39TH AIR FORCE

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: If you were there then, call or e-mail. Bob Neuman

Keywords: Site 45 on Shikotsu Mountain near Tobetsi on
Hokkaido,Japan. From May 1955 to June 1957.
Duties...Air Force Combat Controller. Gave
directions to F-86s fighters to intercept Russian
aircraf.

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Larry Day wrote on December 6, 2010

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Unit: 848 AC-W / 4TH FIGHTER-BOMBER WING--KIMPO KOREA

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: Also, remember the shrimp beds in the bay. We'd go there with double tennis nets and return with five or six milk cans of shrimp--MMMMM Good!

Keywords: 848AC and W. Ran PX/BX while at Wakkanai. Have numerous photographs of base, town and surrounding area. Remember 200 inches of snow and 50 below...

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Kenji Maeji wrote on June 15, 2009

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City and State: YOKOHAMA-SHI KA

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Service or Relationship: Interested Person

Comments: I think my father was a civilian worker at 849th 1AC and W.Det Oshima
Island Japan 1958.
I base this guess from a group photo taken in 1958.
I can see most of the unit designation in the photo. I would appreciate it
if someone would be able to shed some light on this organisation. My dad
died when I was only 3, so I`m doing some family history research.
Thanks,
Kenji.

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Leonard Fedukowski wrote on July 15, 2008

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City and State: BILLERICA MA

Unit: 848 RADAR MAINT.

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

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Joseph Hayes SR. wrote on March 8, 2006

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City and State: MARLBORO NJ

Unit: 848 AC-WRON

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: Was stationed there from spring '56 thru spring '57.A few names;Paul Aguilar,Bob Willis,Tim Rispoli.I think Col.Stone was the CO when I left,Before that Maj.Whittaker(His son played for the New York Yankees)

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Richard Snow wrote on October 17, 2005

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City and State: BELOIT WI

Unit: 511TH AC-W

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: I was stationed on the island of Okushiri Shima from 1952 to early 54 Ihave made contack with a local gal who lives in Aoni. I have sent her many pictures taken by me and other members of our group. I will send them to anyone who has served on this island. The radar and other equipment has long ago been turned over to the Japanese . I have beenlooking for friend for the last 4 years by the name of Don Ludwig. He lived at one time in CT.If anyone know of his where abouts I would be greatfull for any information you might have

Keywords: Okushiri Shima 1952-1954

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India Garza wrote on October 18, 2004

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I don't know of much, but I did a search of his name and I came up with a man's memoirs that had my Grandfather with the 848th AC and W...I'm guessing he was there up until 1953...? I am very interested in his life and career. Thank you.

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Ray Bergen wrote on December 13, 2003

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Unit: DET 36, 848 ACWRON

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: Please visit my personal Detachment 36 website at:
http://home.comcast.net/~brbergen/ez-master.html

Keywords: Det 36, 848 ACWRON, 848th AC and W, Erimo-Zaki, Radar, Radomes

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Richard Snow wrote on May 13, 2003

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City and State: BELOIT WI

Unit: 848TH 511AC-W

Service or Relationship: -

Comments: I was stationed on the island of Okushiri from 1951 to 1953. I worked in the Ground power section . I spent 27 months on this island. It was nicked named the Alcatraz of the far East.
The ROCK. I enjoyed the stay and would like to go back. I'm looking for my best friend from that time. His name is Don Ludwic. If any one know's his where abouts Please contact me.

Keywords: Site 29 Okushiri Shimi

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Dean Vargas wrote on December 3, 2002

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Unit: 629TH AC-W SQUADRON

Service or Relationship: Family Member

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Jim McClain wrote on November 17, 2001

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City and State: CAPE CORAL FL

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Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran

Comments: Former member of unit seeking others/info for personal contact/reunion and for assistance in creating a paper trail for USAF service as his records were destroyed in the repository fire.
Please contact
Anthony LeBoutillier
President
TC Trainers Co, Inc
ALeb@TCTrainers.com
WWW.TCTrainers.com
941 358 9929
Tell him Banzai sent you.

Keywords: 629th AC and W Det 10

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Noel Barker wrote on November 11, 2001

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City and State: HAYWARD CA

Unit: 6139TH COMM SQ.

Service or Relationship: -

Comments: three wonderful years at Misawa,,,,lots of fun good experiences for a 18 yr old......

Keywords: Misawa air base 1956(August) to 1959 (August)

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Gaylord Worstell wrote on October 17, 2001

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City and State: JUPITER FL

Unit: 'PEARL DIVER'

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: WHERE IS MERV FOX- CHICAGO MAYBE ?? TECH REP 57 -OKUSHIRI == WORKED 86D PILOTS O/OF MISSAWA - DID OTHER FRIENDLIES FROM SIBERIA - RUSSIAN SKUNKS S OF OUR SITE - VISITS BY Father Peter Rogers - monk.

Keywords: SITE 29

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Thomas Hollenbeck wrote on January 8, 2001

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City and State: CLEWISTON FL

Unit: 511ACWGR,848ACWRON(DET45)49M-SGRU

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: 5111ACWGR,848ACWRON(DET45)49M and SGRU

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Leo Hageman wrote on September 16, 2000

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City and State: EL PASO TX

Unit: DETS 26 NEMURO/45 ISHIKARI TOBETSU, JAPAN

Service or Relationship: Interested Person

Comments: I was an interceptor controller for the 4th Fighter Wing, 334th and 335th FIS with F86F and 339th FIS with F86D, based at Chitose AFB. Also trained JASDF in day intercept tactics in the 86F. My first PCS assignment was Nemuro AFS, Det. 26 from April-December 1956 and Det. 45 from Jan-Dec 1957. Det. 45, on top of the Mount Shikotsu near Ishikari-tobetsu was the squadron HQ on Hokkaido with detachments also at Abashiri (28), Erimozaki (36)and Wakkanai (18).

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William (Bill) Hancock wrote on November 6, 1999

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City and State: DOVER DE

Unit: 511TH AC-W GROUP 848TH AC-W SQDN

Service or Relationship: Air Force

Comments: The 848th AC and W Sqdn which was part of the 511th AC and W Group during the Korean War, I was stationed at Site 28 which was at Abashiri, Japan from Nov 1952 Thru Nov 1954.

We lost our commanding officer in a L-20 DeHaviland Beaver plane crash on the site on July 14th, 1953 and there were three other fatalities in this crash.

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