8th Fighter Bomber Wing
Stationed at Itazuke AB, Japan, at the beginning of the Korean War and assigned to the Fifth Air Force, the 8th FBW controlled combat groups and attached squadrons that conducted combat operations in Korea, flying mostly interdiction and close air support missions. The 8th FBG and its squadrons moved to South Korea on August 11, 1950, while the wing remained in Japan and assumed operational control of other combat units. The wing replaced the 6131st Tactical Support Wing and reunited with its tactical group in Korea in December 1950. Until the end of the war, it remained in South Korea, performing a variety of missions, including some strategic bombardment, air cover for bombers, armed reconnaissance, and low-level bombing and strafing for interdiction and ground support.
Units
51st Fighter-Interceptor Wing attached September 25- October 12, 1950
452nd Bombardment Wing attached November 15-30, 1950
8th Fighter-Bomber Group except detached August 14 - November 30, 1950
49th Fighter-Bomber Group attached c. July 9-September 30, 1950
9th Fighter-Bomber Squadron attached c. June 27-c. July 9,1950
68th Fighter-All Weather Squadron attached March 1-December 1, 1950
77th Squadron, RAAF attached July 2-October 10, 1950 and June 25-August 22, 1951
80th Fighter-Bomber Squadron attached August 11-October 1, 1950
339th Fighter-All Weather Squadron attached June 26-July 5, 1950
Older unit messages
Entry: 90769
Subject: LOOKING FOR LT DONALD B. JONES UPDATE
Subject: LOOKING FOR LT DONALD B. JONES UPDATE
Kenneth Klag wrote on March 11, 2015
Email Update Needed
City and State: WICHITA KS
Unit: NONE
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: Correction to previous quarry - Lt Jones was In 35th Fighter Bomber Squadron, 8th Fighter Bomber Wing
Keywords:
Entry: 90768
Subject: LOOKING FOR LT DONALD JONES
Subject: LOOKING FOR LT DONALD JONES
Kenneth Klag wrote on March 11, 2015
Email Update Needed
City and State: WICHITA KS
Unit: NONE
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: Looking for Lt Donald B. Jones, 8th Fighter Bomber Wing, 8th Fighter Bomber Squadron. I have an old M1911 pistol holster with Lt Jones's name inscribed on it. Had it since I was a kid, about 1956. I'm 70 years old now and decided I'd like to know more about its owner. Would Lt Jones, or someone who knew him, please contact me.
Keywords: Lt Donald B. Jones
Entry: 90556
Subject:
Subject:
Carold Hagerman wrote on February 6, 2015
City and State: LAKELAND FL
Unit: 8TH COMMUNICATION SQUADRON-8TH FIGHTER WING
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: I was in Ashiya Japan 1946 till mid 1949. I was in control tower, with the (Dixie) weather radio station down stairs.
At Base Operations, helped put in new phone system for Ashiya AFB .
Teletype in Base Headquarters Col. Thorne Base Commander
Capt McKendrick Base Comm Officer Sgt Wells 1Sgt.
lt Francis Squad. Adj.
35th 36 th might have been 38th Squadron and 80th P-51 and P61night fighters.
1A-26 a B-25 and a couple of C46.
Left Ashiya in May 5 th To States 1949 arrived May 13.
Walter Scott worked Main Gate. Rudolph Harsanyi near Notre Dame worked Air Service Wing 21 ASG
Keywords:
Entry: 86873
Subject: LOOKING FOR EMIL BERTZA
Subject: LOOKING FOR EMIL BERTZA
Anthony Knight wrote on July 30, 2013
City and State: MIDHURST
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: A message dating from 2002 lists Maj Emil Bertza as being present
at a show in Misawa in July 1954. I am trying to contact any
remaining family members concerning Bertza's experience in
Normandy in August 1944. Can you help?
Keywords: Emil Bertza
Entry: 84109
Subject: 8TH MAINTENANCE AND SUPPLY GROUP SUWON AFB K-13
Subject: 8TH MAINTENANCE AND SUPPLY GROUP SUWON AFB K-13
Eugene C. Calloway wrote on September 8, 2012
City and State: GERMANTOWN TN
Unit: 8TH M&S GROUP HDQRS, 8TH FB WING
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: Served as a clerk to the Adjutant in the 8th
Maintenance and Supply Group Hdqrs at Suwon Air Base
K-13 July 1952 to July 1953 supporting F-80
Fighters.
Would like to correspond with any living survivors
who served in this unit. Also, would like to
correspond with the houseboys who helped us in so
many ways. They were Yoo Hyun Sang and Kim Chong
Bong.
S/Sgt Gene Calloway
Keywords: 8th Maintenance and Supply Group
8th Fighter Bomber Wing
Sgt. Harvey Boyce Lt. Heard
Sgt. Emerson Lt. Mahard
Sgt. Scott Col. Robnett
Sgt. Elrick
Sgt. Charles L. Ferguson (served 51st Fighter)
Entry: 79548
Subject: PERSONAL FRIENDS :NICKNAMES
Subject: PERSONAL FRIENDS :NICKNAMES
Robert L. Abernathy JR. wrote on July 6, 2011
Email Update Needed
City and State: CLAYTON DE
Unit: 8TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Greetings Veterans and family members, my father Tsgt. Robert L. Abernathy, served in the Korean War somewhere between 1951-1953. He passed away back in the early 1990s just thought it would be nice to meet some of the men he served with at Suwon Air base. I was going through an old photo album my mother has and found dozens of pictures taken during his tour in Korea.
Keywords:
Entry: 76412
Subject: SONGS OF THE 8TH FIGHTERS
Subject: SONGS OF THE 8TH FIGHTERS
Sharon Oliver wrote on October 13, 2010
City and State: DENVER CO
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My father, Joe Lopez, served as a rear gunner during the late 40's and early 50's in the Korean War. I have his copy of the song book, "Songs of the 8th Fighters." Would anyone like to have it? We lived on Itazuke Air Force Base and I have other pieces of memorabilia from that time for which I would like to find a home.
Keywords: Joe Lopez, rear gunner, song book, Itazuke
Entry: 75037
Subject: VALIANT HOBOS
Subject: VALIANT HOBOS
Richard Neer wrote on June 11, 2010
City and State: SIDNEY OH
Unit: 8TH FIELD MAINT. SQDN
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: Anyone who served in 8th FMS from 1950-52.Like to hear from you.
Keywords: 8th FMS Engine Shop.Insatlled build up kits on J-33-A35 Engines
Entry: 73029
Subject: CONTACTS FROM MY KOREA UNIT
Subject: CONTACTS FROM MY KOREA UNIT
Robert Jenkins wrote on January 6, 2010
City and State: FERNANDINA BEACH FL
Unit: 8TH AIR INSTALLATION SQ
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: none
Keywords: none
Entry: 73028
Subject: CONTACTS FROM MY KOREA UNIT
Subject: CONTACTS FROM MY KOREA UNIT
Robert Jenkins wrote on January 6, 2010
City and State: FERNANDINA BEACH FL
Unit: 8TH AIR INSTALLATION SQ
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: none
Keywords: none
Entry: 70066
Subject: 8TH FBW/TFW-68TH FIS 58'-60' HOBO'S ITAZUKE, OSAN, K-55
Subject: 8TH FBW/TFW-68TH FIS 58'-60' HOBO'S ITAZUKE, OSAN, K-55
Mark Estes wrote on May 5, 2009
City and State: TUCSON AZ
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My Father TSGT William R. (Ted) Estes (ret) USAF 74' is in search of lost buddies he served with at Itazuke AB when he was a supply spec. He is also looking for a patch on a jacket that he won at a base fast pitch softball championship. This patch was silver/black bearing the image of a hobo with a cigar hanging out of his mouth. I am looking to find out where k-55 was. any one know any thing about Reany Force?
Keywords: Looking for info on reconnect with lost friends, lost items and info on missions.
Entry: 69605
Subject: PEOPLE WHO KNEW 1LT WILLIAM WILBUR TOOPS
Subject: PEOPLE WHO KNEW 1LT WILLIAM WILBUR TOOPS
James Robbins wrote on March 23, 2009
Email Update Needed
City and State: MARKLEVILLE IN
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: Would like to hear from people who knew and flew with him. We grew up together, went to Purde University together and naturally very good friends.
Would appreciate any information about him.
Jim Robbins
Keywords: 1stLt William Wilbur Toops AO1911692, missing in action june 16, !952.
Entry: 68115
Subject: LT BRUCE FERGUSON
Subject: LT BRUCE FERGUSON
Patricia Falck wrote on December 1, 2008
City and State: HOOVER AL
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Looking for any one who served with my father, lt/Capt Bruce Ferguson who flew F-80s and F-86s with the 8th during the war. I have a stack of old photos that some may be interested in. I am going to try and post them somewhere where they can be identified.
Keywords:
Entry: 61511
Subject: SEEKING FOLKS THAT SERVED AT SUWON K-13 DURING THE WAR.
Subject: SEEKING FOLKS THAT SERVED AT SUWON K-13 DURING THE WAR.
Tom Duncan JR. wrote on July 4, 2007
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Seeking anyone who served with my Dad S/SGT Tom Duncan during the Korean War at Suwon K-13. He was mentioned the 8th Fighter Bomber Squadron and specifically the name HOBO squadron.
Thanks
Keywords: K-13, 8th Fighter Bomber, Maintenance, Refuel, Hobo, Suwon, Duncan
Entry: 58929
Subject: INFORMATION
Subject: INFORMATION
Jim Pitchford wrote on September 17, 2006
City and State: BATON ROUGE LA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments:
Keywords: John Pitchford listed on program is Retired AF Col residing in Natchez, MS. During VN War was Wild Weasel Pilot shot down 12/20/65 returned Feb 1973
Entry: 56636
Subject: ITAZUKE 8TH MAINT SQDN 48-49-50
Subject: ITAZUKE 8TH MAINT SQDN 48-49-50
Glen Ham wrote on April 12, 2006
City and State:
Unit: 8TH MAINT SQDN , 8TH FB WING ,ITAZUKE
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: Would like to hear from anyone that served with me in the 8th Maint and/or the Parachute Shop
Keywords: Jesse Taylor , Charley Edens ,Richard Vining , Bob Johnston
Entry: 56237
Subject: THANK YOU!
Subject: THANK YOU!
Carl Alston wrote on March 14, 2006
Email Update Needed
City and State: COMMERCE CITY CO
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: I just wanted to say thank you for those of you that knew my Father (Capt. Gilbert C. Alston). I know that he is flying with your comrads in arms now. All of you really meant alot to him.
Thank you again,
Sincerly,
Carl B. Alston
Keywords:
Entry: 55915
Subject: 1952 PHOTO ALBUM KOREA 8TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING
Subject: 1952 PHOTO ALBUM KOREA 8TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING
Keith Tower SR. wrote on February 22, 2006
City and State: OAKLAND CA
Unit: NONE
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: Dear Veterans
One of you may be interested that tonight on Ebay I listed a photo album for the 8th Fighter Bomber Wing
in Korea in 1952. Approx 125 black and wing snapshot photographs and two colorful menus listed officers and meals for Christmas and Thanksgiving.
You will be able to search for it after 7pm Pacific time todnight, February 22nd and it is a 7 day auction.
If you have questions you can email me at tower@ucbears.com.
Regards,
Keith Tower
Keywords:
Entry: 55724
Subject: LOOKING FOR JAMES E BOND FROM CALIF.
Subject: LOOKING FOR JAMES E BOND FROM CALIF.
Lonny Livingston wrote on February 13, 2006
Email Update Needed
City and State: TAMPA FL
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Other
Comments: Searching for USAF Lt. Col. James E. Bond from Salinas CA or his son, James E. Bond served in the USMC in Vietnam '65-'68 in 3rd Mar Div, 1st Amtracs. Several of James Bond Jr's brothers searching for James or the Bond family for annual reunions.
Keywords: James E. Bond USAF Lt. Col AND his son James E. Bond USMC Vietnam Veteran Quang Tri Provence, Con Thien and mouth of Cua Viet. Semper Fi.
Entry: 53141
Subject: LOOKING FOR MCFARLAND - 1950
Subject: LOOKING FOR MCFARLAND - 1950
Charles Hamilton wrote on September 14, 2005
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I'm looking for any record of my grandfather with the last name McFarland. He was stationed at Ashiya Air Base Japan from mid 1949 to mid 1950. I don't know his first name and my grandmother, a Japanese national is now deceased. Stories are that he worked as a medic or at the pharmacy and that he was partial Cherokee. Any help at all is appreciated, we've been looking for any reference or even a first name for a long time.
Thanks much,
-Charles
Keywords: 8th Fighter Wing, Ashiya, Japan, Korea, Pharmacy
Entry: 52435
Subject: WILLIAM A. GRUSY
Subject: WILLIAM A. GRUSY
Tracy Roberts wrote on August 3, 2005
City and State: COLORADO SPRINGS CO
Unit: 21 DS, 21 MDG
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Hello. I am a family member, but also an active duty Air Force member. My grandfather William A. Grusy or Bill (still alive) was in the 80th Fighter Squadron, 8th Fighter Wing in Korea in 1952. I don't know his rank at that time, but if anyone flew with him or knows him from any other station, I would love to hear from you. Email or call, whichever is easier. Thank you very very much!!!
Keywords: Bill Grusy, 8th Fighter Wing, 80 Fighter Squadron, Korea, 1952, fighter pilot
Entry: 52266
Subject: 8TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING REFUELING
Subject: 8TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING REFUELING
Jack Herzig wrote on July 26, 2005
Email Update Needed
City and State: LAKE CITY MN
Unit: 8TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: My Dad is looking for buddies that were stationed in Korea with the 8th Fighter Bomber Wing from July '52 -July '53. He was in refueling; mostly at the south end of the flightline. He said they refueled F80's and F86's. He would love to hear from any of the fellows.
Keywords: Refueling
Entry: 51842
Subject: 1ST LT JOHN SOUTHERLAND
Subject: 1ST LT JOHN SOUTHERLAND
Ray Davidson wrote on July 4, 2005
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: I am looking for the pilots or information on a 4 plane close air support strike on Jun 6, 1953, Southernland was #2 on the flight. He was reported as "alive on the ground", MIA.
Keywords: John Edward Southerland
Entry: 50138
Subject: ANYONE OUT THERE?
Subject: ANYONE OUT THERE?
Horace Clark wrote on April 12, 2005
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit: 8TH MTR. VEHICLE SQDN.
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments:
Keywords: Served in A/C refueling 8/51-7/52, mostly in 35th FBS, later as dispatcher. My best friend from Korea, Ralph W. Jacobs (Jake) passed away several years ago. Wish I had kept up with others. 19 year olds aren't too sharp, sometimes.
Entry: 40081
Subject: BASE FLIGHT,SUWAN ,KOREA 1952-1953
Subject: BASE FLIGHT,SUWAN ,KOREA 1952-1953
Bruno Masdea wrote on January 19, 2004
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: We would pull all of our major inspections on our aircrafts at Itazuki Air Base,Japan.
I was a flight Engineer on the C47s.
Thanks,
Bruno Masdea
Keywords: I was stationed at Suwan,Korea 1952-1953.We were assigned to BASE FLIGHT. WE had 3 C47s and 3 T-6s.WE would fly supplies to and from Japan.
Entry: 39625
Subject: SEARCH FOR OLD FRIENDS
Subject: SEARCH FOR OLD FRIENDS
David Buck wrote on January 1, 2004
Email Update Needed
City and State: LAKEWOOD WA
Unit: 8TH FBW KOREA MEDICAL GROUP
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments:
Keywords:
Entry: 38537
Subject: F-86 DVD
Subject: F-86 DVD
Jonathan Strickland wrote on November 21, 2003
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: I'm putting together a DVD documentary on the Sabre
and need to interview pilots and other personnel
associated with the 8th FBW in 1953. Please contact
me and I will interview you over the phone.
Keywords: F-86, Sabre, 8th FBW
Entry: 37780
Subject: KOREA VETERAN HQ SQDN
Subject: KOREA VETERAN HQ SQDN
James A. Holley wrote on October 25, 2003
Email Update Needed
City and State: LUFKIN TX
Unit: HQ SQ, 8TH FTR BMB WG
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: Stationed 8th Fighter Bomber Wing, K-13, Suwon, Korea from October 1951 to October 1952. Most of the time was NCOIC, Labor Office. Boss was Capt John Hill and Major Beatty
Keywords:
Entry: 37281
Subject: ITAZUKE '49-50, KOREA '50-51
Subject: ITAZUKE '49-50, KOREA '50-51
Jim Fliege wrote on October 1, 2003
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: Would enjoy hearing from any of you good people who USAF'd with me during those unforgettable days.
Keywords: 8th Maint. Squad. Itazuke '49-50. Forward air control unit in Korea Oct'50- Sept.'51.
Entry: 37072
Subject: 8TH TAC FTR SQDN. ITAZUKE AIR BASE JAPAN
Subject: 8TH TAC FTR SQDN. ITAZUKE AIR BASE JAPAN
Larry Srnka wrote on September 21, 2003
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: LOOKING FOR ANYONE THAT WAS AT ITAZUKE AIR BASE FROM 1958 TO 1960 AND WAS WITH THE 6308TH. A and E MAINT. SQDN. I BELIEVE IT WAS 1959 OR 1960 THAT IT WAS CHANGED TO THE 8TH A and E MAINT.SQDN.
Keywords:
Entry: 35101
Subject: 36TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQUADRON OR 8TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING REUNIONS
Subject: 36TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQUADRON OR 8TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING REUNIONS
Frederic J. (Fred) De Ganna wrote on June 26, 2003
City and State: ROCKLIN CA
Unit: 36TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQUADRON
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: Interested in any upcomimg reunions or anybody in the 36th from 1952 through 1953.
Keywords: F-80 #866 and F-86 #397
Entry: 32604
Subject: LOOKING FOR FRIENDS FROM KOREA
Subject: LOOKING FOR FRIENDS FROM KOREA
Robert G. Hreha wrote on March 8, 2003
Email Update Needed
City and State: LAKE WALES FL
Unit: 36TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQD. JAPAN AND KOREA
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: LOOKING FOR FRIENDS STATIONED WITH ME IN ITAZUKE JAPAN 1949 KOREA 1950 TO 1952
Keywords:
Entry: 31773
Subject: E-MAIL UPDATE
Subject: E-MAIL UPDATE
Arpad Ostheimer wrote on February 6, 2003
Email Update Needed
City and State: AVON CT
Unit:
Service or Relationship: -
Comments:
Keywords:
Entry: 31751
Subject: LOOKING FOR MEN OF KOREA'S 80TH FBS
Subject: LOOKING FOR MEN OF KOREA'S 80TH FBS
Darcy Webber wrote on February 5, 2003
Email Update Needed
City and State: PALM BAY FL
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran
Comments: I am doing research for a thesis on the 80th FBS in the Korean War. If you served during that time and are interested in telling your story, please contact me at kes_janeway@hotmail.com.
Keywords:
Entry: 31663
Subject: INFO. OF 36 FIGHTER SQD. KOREA
Subject: INFO. OF 36 FIGHTER SQD. KOREA
Robert G. Hreha wrote on February 2, 2003
Email Update Needed
City and State: LAKE WALES FL
Unit: 36 FIGHTER SQD. 1950 1952
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: LOOKING FOR PEOPLE WHO SERVED WITH ME IN JAPAN AND KOREA DEC.1949 TO MARCH 1952.
Keywords:
Entry: 31507
Subject: HELLO HOBOES
Subject: HELLO HOBOES
Bernard Brown wrote on January 26, 2003
Email Update Needed
City and State: MCKINNEY TX
Unit: 8TH MAINT GROUP
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: Capt Byers, CO 8th Maintenance Squadron
Keywords:
Entry: 29764
Subject: HQ 8TH FTR BMR WG
Subject: HQ 8TH FTR BMR WG
Steve Schwarz wrote on November 21, 2002
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit: HQ - HQ SQ 8TH FTR BMR WG
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: Would like to hear from anyone who served in Headquarters 8th Fighter Bomber Wing Feb '52 to Feb '53 I remember papasan who "could not speak English" - worked in headquarters building until ROK's caught up to him. Also remember Ted Williams crash landing.
Keywords: hobo hassan day K-13 Suwon
Entry: 29100
Subject: 8TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING
Subject: 8TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING
Gene Gould wrote on October 27, 2002
Email Update Needed
City and State: STERLING VA
Unit: 8TH HQ SQDN - 8TH AB GROUP
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: 2nd Lt. Positions:
Motor Pool Officer
Public Information Officer
Education and Information Officer
Special Services Officer
Ass't Base Supply Officer
I have quite a lot of photos, including Photo Lab Hobo Photos from position as PIO. Including the officical public release of 50,000th Sorties photo. Also have a few pics of 319th F-94s, Only F-86 photos are 51st FIS. All of the 8th photos are F-80s. Photo of Officers Club and Dining Hall at Christmas 1952 (color)
Keywords: Nov. 1952 - July 1953
Entry: 27157
Subject: ANYONE REMEMBER
Subject: ANYONE REMEMBER
Linda Horton wrote on July 27, 2002
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Searching for anyone who knew my uncle, 1st. Lt. Kenneth Tallant. 80th. fighter bomber sq. 8th. fighter bomber wing. Suwon, Korea. K-13 from Oct. 52 until his death on 5-18-53. Fighter pilot.
Keywords:
Entry: 25408
Subject: BLACK SHEEP BLACKOUTS
Subject: BLACK SHEEP BLACKOUTS
Genny Coulson wrote on May 12, 2002
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: These are names from an old program my mom found of some variety show held at Misawa in July 1954. Perhaps these names may jog some memories.
Keywords: 8th Ftr Bmbr Sq Misawa AFB Officers' Club, July 31, 1954; 2030 hours; LtCol John L. Gregory, Jr.; Maj. Finis T. Bates; Maj. Emil Bertza; Capt. Lawrence P. Batcheller; Capt. Daniel E. Caldwell; Capt. Paul Dolly; Capt. John L. Peters; Capt. Chas. B. Stutts; Capt. Billy D. Welch and 1st Lts: John B. Ackley, III; James E. Atkins Jr.; Thomas C. Birkhead; Walter A. Bogumil; Robert W. Bond, Jr.; Robt. E. Fenton; Rbbt. E. Grandon; Lynn B. Harding; Donald R. Hartsfield; Hal H. Haynes, Jr.; Clifford A. Herren, Jr.; Guy F. Hudson; James R. Lawver; Raymond H. Lutz; Philip J. McNally; Miles I. McNaughton; David M. Mullaney; Robt. M. Nelson; Lloyd R. Norris; John J. Pitchford, Jr.; James W. Stanford; Robt. M. Stapleton; Carmine A. Vito; Jerry McKee; 2nd Lts: James E. Brinkman; Ernest H. Dammier; Edmund Falkowski; Donald F. Golonka; Alfred M. Gustafson; Bruce A. Hudson; Wm. C. Moseley; Charles M. Rose; John D. Saunders; Dale R. Summers; John C. Tucker; Wm. L. Weston; Samuel E. Wilcox Jr.; Gilbert C. Alston; and WO Aloysius S. Later
Entry: 25199
Subject: HIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Subject: HIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Nader Ossaily wrote on May 3, 2002
Email Update Needed
City and State: BIERUT
Unit: 0 UNIT
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: hi how are
Keywords: friends
Entry: 24408
Subject: 8TH MOTOR VEHICLE SQUADRON
Subject: 8TH MOTOR VEHICLE SQUADRON
John Calhoon wrote on March 30, 2002
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: Would like to hear from anyone who was assigned to
this outfit from August 1949 to September 1951.
Keywords: Former S/Sgt. John T. Calhoon, 8th Motor Vehicle
Squadron, Itazuke Air Base, Japan
Entry: 22913
Subject: JANITOR
Subject: JANITOR
Hollis Walsh wrote on February 4, 2002
Email Update Needed
City and State: BROKEN BOW OK
Unit: 8TH FIGHTER BOMBER K13
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: I SAW TED WILLIAMS BELLY IN WITH NO LANDING GEAR. THE JANITOR FOR HEADQUARTERS BUILDING WAS A NORTH KOREAN SPY . HE COULD NOT SPEAK ENGLISH UNTIL THEY CAUGHT HIM .
Keywords: HOLLIS WALSH 319 SQUADRON 8TH FIGHTER BOMBER
Entry: 20894
Subject: LOOKING FOR D.D. OVERTON
Subject: LOOKING FOR D.D. OVERTON
Jim Nicholas wrote on November 23, 2001
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: I am looking for information on a Korean war ace named D.D. Overton , he was missing in action in the Vietman War possibly from 1966-1973.
Any infor would be appreciated.
Thank you,
J.Nicholas
Keywords:
Entry: 19329
Subject: DOWNED AIRCRAFT K-23
Subject: DOWNED AIRCRAFT K-23
William H. Hayward wrote on September 9, 2001
Email Update Needed
City and State: THE VILLAGE OK
Unit: 6147TH TACTICAL CONTROL SQUADRON (ABN)
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: I am seeking information about a crashed aircraft,
believed to be an F-80 which crashed and burned
off the end of the runway at K-23 about Oct 15,
1950. The aircraft was almost completely
destroyed. There were no visible identifying
numbers. The pilots body was burned, but he had a
crewcut. His helmet was there. It was yellow with
a red lightning bolt on it. The person who found
this crash said it was in a deep ravine covered
with foilage and if you did not know it was there
you would never see it.
After all these years, he asked me to find out if
this crash was ever reported. He was in the Army
and on the move at the time.
Keywords: Crashed aircraft-seeking information for a witness
to an event.
Entry: 18352
Subject: F86 NAMED THE GEORGIA PEACH
Subject: F86 NAMED THE GEORGIA PEACH
Jerry Young wrote on July 30, 2001
City and State: SMYRNA GA
Unit: 51ST FIW, 16TH FIS
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: Was looking at a book, Air War over Korea by Jerry Scutts and found a picture with of a F-86 from the 8th Wing being loaded with bombs in
June 1953 at K-13.
I was in the 51st FIW across the runway and crewed an F-86 named My Georgia Peach - Ruth untill it crashed at K-14 and then crewed My Georgia Peach II.
Looks like the crewchief on The Georgia Peach was Claney.
Anybody know the crewchief on The Georgia Peach
Jerry Young at JEYOUNG65@aol.com
Keywords: F-86 Named The Georgia Peach
Entry: 17195
Subject: ROBERT C. ATKINS JR 'BOBBY'
Subject: ROBERT C. ATKINS JR 'BOBBY'
Davina Boyd wrote on June 8, 2001
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Looking for any info on the above, he was killed when the bomber he was in went down coming back from furlow. Would like some info on him or his unit at around this time (1 Feb 53 - 1 June 53)
Thank you
Keywords: 8th Fighter Bomber wing, 5th Air Force
Entry: 16818
Subject: OSCODA AFB VETS,63 FTR SQ, FR.3-1-51 TO 10-1-53,
Subject: OSCODA AFB VETS,63 FTR SQ, FR.3-1-51 TO 10-1-53,
Jim Thomson wrote on May 27, 2001
Email Update Needed
City and State: TRAVERSE CITY MI
Unit: HQ., 63 FIGHTER SQ
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Looking for guys who owe me money- hope you are all around and healthy.
Keywords: Looking for Sgts. Rynex, Meduna.Papas, and Ruhl.All from Michigan , all at Oscods AFB 2 yrs(3-1 to 10-1 1953
Entry: 14156
Subject: HISTORY INFO
Subject: HISTORY INFO
Angie Carruth wrote on January 8, 2001
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Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: Hi,
Trying to find exact information on service of S/SGT. Jack B. McCart. This is one of my student's grandfather. We are doing a history project of this semester family members that fought in US conflicts and wars. We are trying to find out information on exactly which area/unit he served and then will built a history of that unit.
JB has a plaque that states S/SGT. McCart was a member of the 51st wing and the 20th Air Force. He joined the Air Force Nov. 22, 1940. Any information on how to find out about this would be helpful.
Thank You
Keywords: J.B. McCart
Entry: 12821
Subject: TDY FROM 78TH.AAA TO 8TH
Subject: TDY FROM 78TH.AAA TO 8TH