8th Fighter Bomber Squadron

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Legacy Messages - 1995-1999

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Lori Berente wrote on January 11, 2021

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City and State: JBPHH HI

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Service or Relationship: USN

Comments: Looking for any information and/or stories those who served with Leslie have. I am currently stationed at Pearl Harbor and heard of a story that Pilots used to carve their name on a palm tree here on Oahu before going out on missions. If it still exists I would love to find it. Any information is greatly appreciated.

Keywords: LESLIE GARROW - 8th Fighter Bomber Squadron -

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Charles Sano wrote on April 25, 2016

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City and State: WEST SACRAMENTO CA

Unit: 78TH FIGHTER SQUADRON

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: I was crew member of 78th Fighter Squadron that was station in England at RAF Shepherds Grove, located near Bury St Edmunds , Suffolk, In mid-1953, the 78th upgraded their F-86A models to F-86's, at same time I arrived for duty during 1952 to 1953, I remember flying on Transport C- 47 to Tripoli, Africa for pilot gunnery exercise of the coast, I wonder if there are crew members still Around today in USA ?

Keywords: I would like to connect with members from that period who served with 78th Fighters Squadron in England. THANK YOU !

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Stacie Linebaugh wrote on January 20, 2016

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City and State: PIKE NH

Unit: 80TH FIGHTER SQUADRON

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My father was member of the 8th Fighter-Bomber Squadron. His name is Ralph Detwiler.

He was the Headhunters fighter squadron.

I am looking for anyone who knew him and where I can donate a songbook of the 8th Fighters.
It starts with A Tale of Taegu and follows with songs.

Thank you,

Stacie Detwiler Linebaugh

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Johnathan Cosby wrote on February 14, 2015

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City and State: ALVARADO TX

Unit: 8TH FBS

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: I joined the 8th in Korea. The Sq. shiped out on a LST to Japan. I think this was in Nov. 53. I was in C flight (the big red C.and was assigned to Q.C.until return to states in Jul. 55.

Keywords: Msgt Jackson was line chief. Capt. Jolly was maint. officer. Lt. Col.Gregory Sq. Co.

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William Ahrens wrote on November 24, 2013

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City and State: NAPLES FL

Unit: 8 TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQD.

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: Served 8th Fighter Bomber Sqd. Korea 1851-1952 K 13 Suwon Would like to contact any one

that was there. I was camera man ,did the combat film..

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Roland Sturbelle wrote on June 1, 2012

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City and State: BRUSSELS

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Service or Relationship: Interested Person

Comments: I am currently reading the book RUPERT RED TWO by
Colonel Jack Broughton, he says he flew in Korea an
F-80C whom he specially liked ,the plane Nb was
FT-844,I would like to know what were the squadron
colors applied on those aircrafts, it appears that
their nose were yellow.
thank you

Keywords: F-80C

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Don Reeves wrote on May 21, 2012

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City and State: SAN JOSE CA

Unit: 8TH F/B SQUADRON

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: K8,Kunsan,Korea,APRIL 1952,Mawsawa,Japan
November,1952-July,1953. August 1953-April 1955, Hill
AFB, Ogden,Utah. May 1955-August 1956, Blythville,
Arkansas.

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Daniel M. (Dan) Quinn wrote on December 20, 2011

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Comments: I am researching the life of my father John (Jack) T
Quinn and uderstand that since he flew an F-84E in
1952 he was probably stationed at Taeque in the 7th,
8th or 9th Squadrons.

I'd appreciation any information on Jack Quinn.

Were there other squadrons in 1952 that flew F-84Es
in Korea?
Thank you
Dan for Patricia, Michael, Kathleen, Richard and
Timothy Quinn

Keywords: Jack Quinn F-84E

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Larry Dussack wrote on September 9, 2010

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Looking for any info or pictures of George A Dussack

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Patricia Caraway wrote on June 5, 2010

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Unit: 49TH FIGHTER BOMBER/ 8TH SQUADRON

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: My dad (Karl Mount aka "Tex") served as a crew chief on the F-84
Thunderjet (Plane was FS736A). He was at Kunsan and Misawa. Played
tight end on the football team. Anyone recognizing his name or if you
played football please contact me
He would love to exchange stories and pictures.

Thank you!

Keywords: F-84 Thunderjet; Plane FS736A; Tex; Misawa; Kunsan

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Robert Dorr SR. wrote on October 27, 2009

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City and State: WALDOBORO ME

Unit: 8TH FBS

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: Col. Imig was Sq. Commander
I have my service records from that time which list many of the members of the Squdron.

Keywords: Crew Chief T-Birds
20-Feb. 55 to 20 Feb 57

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Michael Garrow wrote on November 28, 2008

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City and State: OCEANSIDE CA

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Hello;
I am looking for any information on the events that led to Leslie becoming MIA, someone in his flight who can contactme, or someone who can show any non clasified informaton or paqperwork filed on the event.
I grew up whith his parents. We worked the same farm, they, and my father and mother. I have always been interested in what happened. His mother Mildrid never got over his missing and never recovering the body. They always hoped he was still alive.
Michael Lee Garrow
P.S. I was named after him

Keywords: Korea 8th fighter bomber squad F-84E #51-539

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John (Jack) Tynan wrote on March 28, 2007

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City and State: VERGENNES VT

Unit: 8TH FTR BOM SQ

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: Hey know few of us are left..but lve to hear from ANY one who has fact,fiction,lies,truth, BS or otherwise about anything the black sheep done while U were aboard..Also i do have a list of officers and nco from 1954, if you were interested.

Keywords: Black Sheep," dirty goats" K-8, Misawa.AB,F-84. D flight weapons suprv..Col Gregory,Lts Mullaney, McNally,Vito,Pitchford..SGTS,Richardson, Zelch,Dupee,Cler,Clark Edwards.

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Helen Dutko wrote on October 22, 2006

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City and State: EAST HAVEN CT

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments:

Keywords: Nickname: Joe
B-26C
MIA June 7, 1951

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William Doane wrote on July 30, 2006

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City and State: MINERAL SPRINGS NC

Unit: HOBO'S

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: looking for old friends

Keywords: cowboy , rebel

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John Oshant wrote on February 13, 2006

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City and State: TUCSON AZ

Unit: 8TH TFS , 49TH TF WING

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: Learned a few things while there. I retired as Lt. Col. in 1969 with 20 yrs of service. My Korean duty assignment was a self requested assignment.

Keywords: K-2 Feb - April 1953. Flew 20 combat missions with 8th TFS flying F-84 E's out of K-2 airfield. I was on TDY from 53 rd FtrBmr Sq at Furstenfeldbruk Gy.

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Thurman (Ray) Price wrote on July 27, 2005

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City and State: HAYMARKET VA

Unit: 8TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQUADRON

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: Would like to here from anyone who served with the 8th at any time.

Keywords: Served at Misawa AFB Aug 1955-Jan 1957
AKA T.R.
Friends: James T. Lee, Casper, Tony Migillizy (spelling is probably wrong), The Honohano brothers from Hawaii, Roy Crumb

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Anne Powers wrote on February 14, 2005

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Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: Any help/leads would be appreciated!

Keywords: I believe he was in a bomber plane named para-dice. He passed away 7 years ago. My 18 year old son wants to join the Air Force like his grandfather and he wants to know more about what he did.

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Sharon Montoya wrote on November 10, 2004

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City and State: SILVER CITY NM

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: ANY ONE WHO KNOWS OR REMEMBERS ANYTHING ... PLEASE EMAIL: lookingwoman@aol.com or call anytime:
(505) 388-8826

thanks

Keywords: Luis "MONTY" MONTOYA; Sargent: 87th Fighter Interceptor Squadron USAF; Served in Korea

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David Warner wrote on May 11, 2004

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City and State: HUNTSVILLE TX

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My grandfather flew for a short periiod of time following WWII, and I was wondering if there was anyone who might have known him, or known of him. His name was Albert L. "Curley" Evans andpiloted the "Janne C" a P-51 which was named after my Aunt Janne Claire. I have numerous photographs of individuals whom I have no idea who they are. I know that he was stationed in Japan near the end of the war as was the 49th. I know that he flew P40's but I do not know if they were with the 49th or not. If there are any Black Sheep left or family members around, I would love to hear from you.

Keywords: ALbert "Curley" Evans, Janne C, 49th Fighter Group, 8th Fighter Squadron, P-51

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Michelle Atkins wrote on February 26, 2004

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City and State: GARDNERVILLE NV

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Here is my updated e-mail for anyone who wishes to contact me about George Herman Hansen. Thak you.

Keywords: George herman Hansen

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David Hansen wrote on January 21, 2004

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City and State: PEORIA AZ

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Hi. My name is David Francis Hansen. I am the second son of George Herman Hansen and my mother Lois. I understand that my father was married before he met and married my mother. I am told he had a son, (Butch?) who lives or lived in Carmel or Monterey, CA. My father was a navigator, I believe, during WWII, and transitioned to fighter jets, F-84's, during the Korean War. He was shot down and killed on or about May 1, 1952. His body was never recovered. I was six months old at the time. My older brother Steve was 4 and 1/2. Steve went on to join the Army Special Forces as a medic, and served one tour in Viet Nam. He stayed in the Army, and learned to fly HUEY helicopters. He flew MEDEVAC missions in Germany for a number of years and upon return, became a member of Task Force 160, The Night Stalkers, and flew for Delta Force. Unfortunately he was killed while doing a test flight on a helicopter, in 1988, and is buried in Arlington. I enlisted as a private in the Army late in life, (29 yrs old), in the Infantry. I went to OCS at Ft. Benning GA. I, too, became a Green Beret, and commanded an A-Team for several years and was the XO of a Special Forces Company for another couple of years. I went to the mountains of northern Iraq during Desert Storm. I got out of the service in 1992, just before Clinton became president. I have a briefcase that has photos, most unknown to me, and documents of my father's training and so forth. If anyone would be interested in copies of these items please let me know.

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Bob Hodsdon wrote on December 26, 2003

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City and State: PHIPPSBURG ME

Unit: 27TH FIS -LORING AFB

Service or Relationship: -

Comments: Would enjoy hearing from any former 27th FIS personnel who may have been stationed at Loring AFB between Sept. 1962 and Sept. 1965.

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Bob Hodsdon wrote on December 26, 2003

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City and State: PHIPPSBURG ME

Unit: 27TH FIS -LORING AFB

Service or Relationship: -

Comments: Have just read where the F-106 Delta Dart first became operational on my 19th birthday (October 31, l959) Would like to correspond or e-mail with any 27th FIS personnel who were stationed at Loring AFB between Sept. 1962 thru Sept. 1965. I worked in the mail room, was a records clerk and did an asundry of support duties in the 27th FIS
orderly room.

My favorite off duty activities included fly fishing in the many fine trout ponds just outside of the perimeter of the base in the summer and hunting in the fall.

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Thurman Price wrote on June 22, 2003

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City and State: HAYMARKET VA

Unit: 8TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQDN-THE BLACK SHEEP

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: I was at Missawa from Aug 1955 until Jan 1956 and would like to hear from anyone who served with the 8th at Missawa or any other location.

Keywords: I Remember: Tony Migalizy (spelling is probably wrong), James T. Lee, Casper, The Preacher, Roy Crumb, 1st Sgt Henery

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Joe Brennan wrote on June 10, 2003

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Service or Relationship: Interested Person

Comments: I am researching air combat in the Korean War by non-F-86 units. I am looking for information, first hand and otherwise on F-80 units’ air combat with MiG’s, especially in the period November 1950 thru mid 1951. A few of these encounters are well known and written about in published US works but most are not, sometimes they are only barely mentioned at all in available US records. But some had surprising results from the Soviet perspective that I believe would make them very interesting if described in detail from both sides, so this is what I am trying to do. Any info relevant to this is most welcome.

Keywords: units, aircraft

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Howard Reiss wrote on February 9, 2003

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Comments: I really don'k know alot. My grandfather, Charles Griffitts was a crew chief on fighters in Korea from '54 or so to '56. Please E-mail me at Cars4detailing@aol.com if you knew him.

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Michelle Atkins wrote on October 22, 2002

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City and State: GARDNERVILLE NV

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Just updating my e-mail in case anyone has heard of or about 1st Lietenant George Herman Hansen from Davenport, Iowa. Thanks,

Michelle Atkins

Keywords: 8th FTR BMBR SQ 5/1/52 F-84K

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Genny Coulson wrote on May 7, 2002

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Comments: I am looking for any information on my father, USAF Capt. Lawrence P. Batcheller. He was stationed in Korea and Japan with the 8th FBrSq from June '53 to April '54. Unfortunately, my dad was killed in an aircraft accident on 7 Sept 61 at Luke AFB, Arizona. I am trying to keep his memory alive and pass this info along to his only grandchild, who is named after him. Thanks for any information and thanks for your service to our country.

Keywords: Tom Birkhead, Carmine Vito

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Morton Lader wrote on February 23, 2002

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City and State:

Unit: 8TH FBS 49TH FBG

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: To all those people with whom I served with in Korea, hello and best wishes to everyone. I am interested in hearing from you. Please drop me an e-mail.

Best Regards,
Mort Lader

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Constance D. Airey (Moore) wrote on December 24, 2001

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City and State: GIG HARBOR WA

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Born in Brooklyn, N.Y. P38 Pilot in Italy, WWII
(71st Fighter Squadron - 1st Fighter Group/APO
520).

Stationed at Misawa with wife and two children
1950. Previously at Hamilton AFB, CA.

I am his daughter (I was 8 months old when he
crashed). Would love to hear from anyone who knew
him, anyone who might have pictures or relatives
of his wing

Keywords: F80 Pilot - KIA 12/09/50 - Hill #9, Huichon, Korea
("Utah" special flight). K2 Korean station (APO
970). Wingmen: Major Benjamin King; Capt. Roger C.
Woodward (11651A); and, 1st Lt. Joseph R.
Mitchell(17988A. 49th Fighter Bomber Group/Wing -
8th Fighter Bomber Squa

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Michelle Atkins wrote on July 24, 2001

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City and State: GARDNERVILLE NV

Unit: GRANDAUGHTER 8 FTR BOMB SQDN F-84K

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I am replying to my mothers request for anyone who may have known George Herman Hansen. My mother is retired and traveling the RV way. Any information would be appreciated. If you need to contact her you can contact me. Thank you, Michelle

Keywords: George Herman Hansen 02, 8ftr aqdn F-84k

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Michael (Mike) Croke wrote on June 19, 2000

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City and State: INCLINE VILLAGE NV

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Looking for info about my uncle Joe 'frenchy' Dalmon

shot down and reports of a chute

Keywords: 8th bomber wing

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Richard Bradley wrote on May 16, 2000

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City and State: FOX ISLAND WA

Unit: RETIRED US ARMY

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: RETIRED US ARMY

Keywords: thomas l. van riper/ capt 8th ftr bmb sq. Uncle tommie was lost in mar 1951 while flying a mission in the f-80. i am interested in any information concerning his military service and his missing in action.

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Linda R. Culhane wrote on April 19, 2000

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City and State: ALEXANDRIA VA

Unit: 8TH BOMB SQ., 3RD BOMB GROUP

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Searching for information on my Uncle Norman. He has 5 surviving brothers,with numerous nieces and nephews. Trying to put pieces together with any information, or just to hear from anyone who remembers him.

Keywords: 8th Bomb Sq.,crew engineer B-26C, missing 5 March 1952. Kunsan 1951-52.

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Arnold Merriman wrote on January 12, 2000

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City and State: CANYON LAKE TX

Unit: 8TH FIGHTER SQUADRON

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: I was in the 7th Fighter Squadron and transferred to the 8th Fighter Squadron from June 1952--to June 1953.

Keywords: Aircraft--F84G #395 and 415

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Edwin Proctor wrote on January 7, 2000

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City and State: LINCOLNTON NC

Unit: 49TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING (8TH FBS)

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: Unit member, contact wanted.

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John Quiter wrote on December 4, 1999

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City and State: COLLINS NY

Unit: 87TH INTERCEPTOR SQUADRON

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: I would appreciate anyone having information about my old unit or knows anyone from my old unit to send me any information you can. I would greatly appreciate it.

Keywords: Was attached to the 87th Interceptor Squadron from July 1951 - November 1952. I was a St. SGT. during this time. I was a Special Equipment Technician working of instruments and generators on B-25's and F-80's. Unit was originally out of Elemndorf Air Base (Alaska).

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Jennings Cole wrote on November 6, 1999

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City and State: MT. NEBO WV

Unit: 8TH FIGHTER BOMBERS SQUADRON

Service or Relationship: 0

Comments: 8TH FIGHTER BOMBERS SQUADRON

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