VMF(N)-513 - Marine Night Fighter Squadron 513

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Kristopher Stober wrote on June 17, 2024

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City and State: BEDFORD VA

Unit:

Service or Relationship: USCG CWO3 (RET)

Comments: I would like to know if anyone served with my dad Sgt Charles F. Stober. Flew in Korea
on F7F 's F3D's(I think ?) and others which my memory is not as sharp as it used to
be.....I miss my dad, which he passed in 1999...VERY Proud Marine and the best friend I
had.........I have a lot of his flight books and other items some of you might be
interested in displaying within the association, some I will keep...Please reply to my
email address...I'm Retired USCG CWO3 NAVENG.......Thanks, and I thank you all for
what you have done for the USA and our families
Keywords: VMF-513 and 533

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Kristopher Stober wrote on October 13, 2022

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City and State: BEDFORD VA

Unit:

Service or Relationship: USCG

Comments: I would like to know if anyone served with my dad Sgt Charles F. Stober. Flew in Korea
on F7F 's F3D's(I think ?) and others which my memory is not as sharp as it used to
be.....I miss my dad, which he passed in 1999...VERY Proud Marine and the best friend I
had.........I have a lot of his flight books and other items some of you might be
interested in displaying within the association, some I will keep...Please reply to my
email address...I'm still on active duty 28yrs +.......Thanks, and I thank you all for
what you have done for the USA and our families

Keywords: VMF-513 and 533

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Joseph Corvi, Jr. JR. wrote on October 9, 2021

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City and State: COSTA MESA

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Service or Relationship: Marine

Comments: Looking for any and all information related to my father's sevice during the Korean war

Keywords: 513Squadron, Night Fighters, Number 9, Radar

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Ken Gates wrote on June 7, 2021

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City and State: STOCKTON CA

Unit: VMR(N)513

Service or Relationship: USMC

Comments:
Unit: VMR(N)513
Service or Relationship: 1953-1957
Comments: Interested in anyone who served with me. Also would like to have/buy anything to do with VMF (N) 513


City and State: STOCKTON CA

Keywords: Purchase Memorbilia

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Ken Gates wrote on September 30, 2020

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City and State: STOCKTON CA

Unit: VMR(N)513

Service or Relationship: 1953-1957

Comments: Interested in anyone who served with me. Also would like to have/buy anything to do with VMF (N) 513

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Ken Gates wrote on August 23, 2018

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City and State: STOCKTON CA

Unit: VMF (N) 513

Service or Relationship: USMC 1953-1957

Comments: If you served with me during this time, I would like to hear from you.

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Paul Derrickson JUNIOR wrote on March 20, 2018

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City and State:

Unit: MARINE

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Dear Sir. My Father was attached to VMF- 513 and was releaved from combat after 90 missions. At this time his rank was Capt. He was deployed to Korea during the period of 1951 to 1953. if you have any information about this period would be greatly appreciated

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Daniel Nattress wrote on December 19, 2017

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City and State: SPANAWAY, WA WA

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Im trying to find any information on my grandfather Charles H. Nattress to some known as Duke. He passed away in 2006. I was never told a lot about him and have some his personal effects from the Korean War. Im trying to learn has much as I can to pass his history onto his great grand daughters.

He told me that he flew in the F3D. He gave me his helmet, some patches, a beautiful hand painted silk painting of his plane flying over Japan and some Douglas prints of the F3D.

Im hoping to learn has much history, stories about him and his squadron.

Anything helps!

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John Wertz wrote on February 1, 2017

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City and State: CARMEL IN

Unit: VMF(N)-513

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I have a squadron photo of 513 from Korea with the squadron members positioned in front of an F7F and an F4U. I can email to anyone who is interested. My granpda, John W Frederick, Jr (went by Freddie or Gunner Frederick) was a radar operator with the squadron. I'm not sure of the exact years he served with the squadron in Korea--I had been told he was with 542 from late '50 to mid '51--but know he was with the squadron in Atsugi in '55/'56.

Keywords: Freddie, Gunner Frederick, F7F, F3D, Korea, Atsugi, Radar Operator

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William (Bill/ Mac) McLain wrote on December 27, 2016

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City and State:

Unit: VMF (N) 513

Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran

Comments: I am 88 years old , be 89 in june, good health except for a little sight and hearing problems. I remember Jerry Bell, DelBove, but that's about it.. Semper Fi...!!! Oh yes, we had white
radomes on the starboard wing of our F4U Corsairs.

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Matthew Brown wrote on February 14, 2016

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City and State: SELAH WA

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Hello,

I am looking for any information regarding Captain James B. Brown. He went MIA on May 30, 1953 while returning from a mission. He flew with James Red Harrell (sp.), whom I believe was his radar operator. Harrell's remains were found a while back around Kunsan, but to this day, my great uncle is still missing. If anyone has any information regarding his service, I would greatly appreciate anything you have to offer.

We have heard of accounts of his name etched into a latrine wall in a Chinese POW camp, and an officer's uniform with Brown monogrammed on the front. This all has come from a B-29 crew member named Luellan. We can't verify if this is our James, but any information or photographs anyone might have will be well received.

Thank you,
Matt Brown

Keywords: VMF(N)-513, F3D-Skynight, Kunsan

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Hillard B. (Burt) Dunn wrote on June 14, 2015

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Unit: VMF(N)513

Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran

Comments: Just ran across this site, wondered if anyone out there was in the same unit around
the same time, 1951 to 1952.

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Glenn Winfrey wrote on March 9, 2015

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City and State: MESQUITE TX

Unit: VMF-513

Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran

Comments: Does anyone remember me as the one who designed the air tank that pressurized the
Radar units before flights? I still have a few photos if any one is interested. I'm 85 Years old now. E-Mail me if interested or call me at 972-279-1041. Next to Dallas Texas.










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Sam Winefordner wrote on January 13, 2014

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City and State: FORTINE MT

Unit: MUSEUM

Service or Relationship: Other

Comments: The Stonehenge Air Museum has the honor of having F4U-5NL BuNo 122184 among our collection. In order to properly honor her service with VMF(N)513 we are searching for any maintainers or pilots who may have had contact with this aircraft. Records show that this aircraft served as part of VMF(N)513 and VMF 212 in 1950 to '51 and with VMF(N)114 in 1952 to '53. Any information about this Corsair's Korean War service or guidance in this pursuit would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks

Keywords: VMF(N)513
VMF 212
VMF(N)114

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Sarah Gulla wrote on November 27, 2013

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City and State:

Unit: MAW MAG 12 VMF 513

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Sgt Donald C Pantie was my uncle. He died in a civilian plane crash while delivering an aircraft in 1957 and I was never able to meet him. Unfortunately, I have very little information about my uncle or what he did during his time in Korea. I am very interested in speaking with anyone who served with him and might be able to provide me with even the smallest personal detail, particularly since my father died two years ago and was the last surviving member of his family.

His grave indicates the following: SGT 1 MAW MAG 12 VMF 513 so I assume that I am looking in the right place.

Many thanks in advance.

Keywords: Donald Pantie Patton MAG 12 VMF 513

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L. Randall Hack wrote on October 21, 2013

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City and State: CYPRESS TX

Unit: HQ 1ST MAW - TAD VMF-513(N) - VC-4

Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran

Comments: Squadron Signal Publications - Has Published An Execeelent
Booklet(2012) - F3D Skyknight In Action (In Korea And Beyond)
By Alan Carey - Available From Amazon.com
The Publication Contains A Wealth Of information On Units -
Aircraft And Personnel - Hundreds Of Photos -
A Must Have For Anyone Seeking Info On Douglas F3D (Willie The
Whale)USMC SERVICE - NAVY SERVICE - ARMY SERVICE -
Development Background As A Carrier Based Night Fighter -
Love/Hate Relationship Of Pilots/Rio's - Ground Crews - Aircraft
Carriers - Paved Airfields. etc.,
Well Worth The $24.95 Purchase Price -

Keywords: Hq 1stMAW - VMF-513(N) FLYING NIGHTMARES - NAVY COMPOSITE SQDN-4
NIGHTCAPPERS -

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Aaron Holtsclaw wrote on August 9, 2013

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City and State: SPRUCE PINE NC

Unit: VMF(N) 513

Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran

Comments: Was at k-6 with 513 when we moved to Atsugi Japan. Also with 513

in 1957-58 at Atsugi. Was Sgt at this time

Keywords: F3D 2n

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Alan Carey wrote on November 21, 2012

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City and State: ROUND ROCK TX

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Service or Relationship: Interested Person

Comments: I am seeking photos of VMF(N)-513 and 542 from the
years 1950-1953 for a book that is scheduled for
release in fall 2013.

Keywords: F4U-5N, F7F-3N

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Pamala Swail wrote on November 3, 2012

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City and State: OVERLAND PARK KS

Unit: VMF(N)-513

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: would love to speak to anyone that knew my
father........

Keywords: My father flew f7f-3n and was MIA June 15th 1952

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Joseph Rivera wrote on May 26, 2012

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Comments:

Keywords: 513(n) flying nightmares

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Keith McCammon III wrote on March 2, 2012

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City and State: VA

Unit: VMF(N)-513 MARINE NIGHT FIGHTER SQDN

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Son of Keith W. McCammon, a sergeant stationed at Peon Tek from mid-
1953 to mid-1955.

Keywords: VMF(N)-513

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William Haxton wrote on October 5, 2011

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City and State: THREE RIVERS CA

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: If anyone remembers Floyd Haxton from VMF 513, please
contact me. He served in Korea during 1951.

Thank you,

Bill Haxton

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Paul Hershey wrote on August 3, 2011

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City and State: YORK PA

Unit: VMF(N)513

Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran

Comments: In reference to Matthias Dorst email 2010-10-14.
Have two photos of a F4U-5NL I took in Kunsan, Korea (K8) in September 1952. There is a large "41" on the port side of the aircraft below the cockpit. The underside of the port wing also shows "41 WF". WF (Willie Fox) was the squardron identification at that time. Could this be the aircraft you're inquiring about?

Keywords: Kunsan, Korea (K8) 1952 -1953 

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A.G. (Ski) Sadeski wrote on March 23, 2011

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Bob Moore wrote on January 11, 2011

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City and State: NACOGDOCHES TX

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My father, Archie Moore was a Sgt (E-5 I think, possibly E-6) during the Korean War, stationed there in Korea. He flew back seat as an RO (I believe). My mother's name was Flossie. Anyone knowing where I could get information. Daddy died in 1960 when I was 10 yrs old, and my 2 other brothers were younger. Daddy also spent time in the early 50's at Cherry Point where both brothers were born. I've never learned much about his time in Korea and would appreciate any and all information I could get.
I was an Air Intercept Controller in the Navy during the Vietnam War. Most of my dialog with the aircraft was mostly with the RIO (Radar Intercept Officer) which was daddy's equivalent in the F4 Phantom and later in the F 14 Tomcat. Had we served at the same time, that's who I would have talked to. I didn't know it until after I became a controller.
Of interest also, my uncle, Lad Moore flew with Chennault in the Flying Tigers.
If anyone has any sources, stories, anecdotes, or any way to lead me to information about the Flying Nightmares and/or the Flying Tigers, I would be very grateful.
Thanks in advance,
Semper Fidelis
Bob Moore

Keywords: VMF(N)-513
Korea

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Joe Bairn wrote on November 27, 2010

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City and State:

Unit: I 3/9, L 3/7 '78-'82

Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran

Comments: U.S. Marine Corps Operations in Korea mentions that VMF(N)513 had two F-82's that transfered to 542 when 513 returned to El Toro to train on the F3D's. I can't confirm this through any other reference, can you? Would especially like to see pictures, find BuNo's, modex or other details of these and in fact all MC aircraft. Will share what info I have.
Thanks.

Keywords: F82, Twin Mustang

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Rhea Botteen wrote on November 8, 2010

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Does anyone remember my uncle Captain Arthur Wagner? He was with VMF(N) 513 and was shot down over Kumwha in May '51. He was a POW in Camp 2 and was released in '53. He was killed in a routine flight in '54 near El Toro. I am very fond of him, even though I never got to meet him. I am just looking for memories/stories about him to know him better.
Thanks-

Keywords: VMF(N) 513, POW Camp 2

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Matthias Dorst wrote on October 14, 2010

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City and State: FREIBURG

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Service or Relationship: Interested Person

Comments: I am looking for the history of that particular fighter > Corsair F4U-5NL serial 124541. This plane is under restauration in Germany and we are looking for every detail we can get. Photographs, pilots name and so on. We have the so called history card of thet plane and it is sure that it was on combat missions over Korea in February 1952 to June 1952 in Kunsang.

Thank you for your help.

Regardsfrom Germany
Matthias Dorst

Keywords: Corsair F4U-5NL, VMF-513, #124541

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Matthias Dorst wrote on October 14, 2010

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City and State: FREIBURG

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Service or Relationship: Interested Person

Comments: I am looking for the history of that particular fighter > Corsair F4U-5NL serial 124541. This plane is under restauration in Germany and we are looking for every detail we can get. Photographs, pilots name and so on. We have the so called history card of thet plane and it is sure that it was on combat missions over Korea in February 1951 to June 1951 in Kunsang.

Thank you for your help.

Regardsfrom Germany
Matthias Dorst

Keywords: Corsair F4U-5NL, VMF-513, #124541

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Rob Mears wrote on September 14, 2010

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Service or Relationship: Other

Comments: I am looking for any pilot log book entries that reference this aircraft (F4U-5NL, Bureau Number 124541), and/or photos, stories, etc. This specific aircraft served with VMF(N)-513 in Korea from January 1952 - November 1952 and is the only combat veteran Corsair from VMF(N)-513 that is know to have survived to this day. It is currently being refurbished in Germany and the new owners are trying to determine what (one or two digit) number might have been painted on the side of the plane. If you have any photos or pilot log book entries that show '124541' (or any VMFN-513 photos at all for that matter), we would LOVE to include that data as part of this aircraft's recorded history. Please forward any info to Rob Mears at (robcmears@yahoo.com). Thanks!!

Rob

Keywords: VMF(N)-513, Corsair, F4U-5NL, 124541, Kangnung Air Base (K-18), Pohang Air Base (K-3), Kunsan Air Base (K-8)

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Joe H. England wrote on July 26, 2010

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City and State: VICTORIA BC

Unit: VMF (N/AW) 513

Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran

Comments: Served in 513 at K-6 as a Radar Fire Control Tech from
7/54 and moved with them to Atsugi until 2/56.(21mos)
Electronics MSGTS were Feaker, Walls, Maserotti and Goff.
Commissioned in 1960
Be interested to hear from anyone from those days

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Charles Barrett JR. wrote on January 26, 2010

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City and State: DAMASCUS MD

Unit: VMF (N) 513 1ST MAW

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I am the son of Marine Charles P Barrett. My Dad served in Korea with the 1st MAW from November 1950 to June 1952. My Father was involved in a incident in April 1951 at K1 Airbase near Pusan. The fuel truck he was responsible for caught fire and he drove it off the tarmac and jumped out. It exploded and burned far away from equipment and people. For his actions he was awarded the Navy Marine Corp Medal. My Dad also served as part of the rear guard at the evacuation of Hungnam in December 1950. My Dad is alive and well in the Los Angeles area. Anyone remembering Sgt. Charles Barrett and or this incident is welcome to contact me.

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Kenneth Partridge wrote on November 14, 2009

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Service or Relationship: Other

Comments: I am a friend of Anne Lambrecht, who is the daughter of Co. Peter Lambrecht. My E-mail address has changed, if anyone wishes to pass on messages to Co. Lambrecht's next of kin, please contact me at oberonkenobi@gmail.com

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Jim Stewart wrote on October 19, 2009

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Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran

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Keywords: Was in Korea in 1951 and 1952 as a PFC Marine infantry man and 1954 as a Staff Sgt.RIO. My pilot was a Lt. Mueller in the F3D-2.

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Richard Hibbert wrote on October 6, 2009

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City and State: EDMONDS WA

Unit: VMF(N) 515

Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran

Comments: It was actually a kick, and it paid for my college and my commercial pilots license !!Semper Fi..If you remember me, my nickname was "Jeeber": Cantonese for prick !!

Keywords: went over in 1950,was stuck there until 1952.Wonsan,Masan,Yompo, various other airstrips.Staff Sgt, ordnance .Transferred to 214 in fall of 1951.(214 was headed back to El Toro)

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Herbert Peed SR. wrote on July 3, 2009

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City and State: SAN JOSE CA

Unit: VMF513

Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran

Comments: i want to get in touch with rudy mayo.entry no-57695.
i talked with him on a e-mail you sent me but i dont knoww how to get in touch with him.my entry no is 67578.please help me.it is ok to give him my phone no and address or my e-mail address.

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Madeline Roberts wrote on March 3, 2009

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City and State: LONGMEADOW MA

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My dad was a night fighter in the Korean War and never talked about it. He's 91 now and in the final stages of dementia. My sister and brothers would love to hear from anyone who remembers my Dad. My brother Jeff has his flight log and we have pictures too.

Keywords: flying nightmares,VMF N 513

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Herbert Peed JR. wrote on October 22, 2008

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City and State: SAN JOSE CA

Unit: VMF 513

Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran

Comments: I WOULD LIKE TO GET IN TOUCH WITH RUDY MAYO.ENTRY NUMBER 57695.WAS A GOOD FRIEND OF MINE

Keywords: STATIONED AT ATSUGI JAPAN 1955 TO 1957

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Joe Thompson JR. wrote on May 24, 2008

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Service or Relationship: Coast Guard Veteran

Comments: My father, Joseph Joe Thompson, was a Marine aviator for 33 yrs and flew in World War II, Korea, and Viet Nam. In Korea he was a MSGT and assigned to VMF(N)-513 and flew in the F3D and F7F as an RO from June 1952 until early February 1953. I have his logbooks and during the Korean War he flew primary with a Major Martin but he also logged time with pilots named: Collins, Conley, Corvi, Dellamano, Kross, Matheson, Matthews, McKamy, Moore, Palfrey, Rushlow, and Schoner.

I am a retired military officer myself and my passionate hobby is flight simulation. I currently write aviation articles for a major online flight simulation site using a desktop simulator program to tell aviation related stories about various aircraft. Normally the stories are fictional but occasionally I write a true story; one such story was about the F3D Skyknight and a flight my father and Major Martin made in the aircraft across the US in April 1952 just before they deployed to Korea. Heres a link to that story: http://www.flightsim.com/cgi/kds?$=main/feature/f3d.htm.

Im currently in the preliminary planning stages of several new articles and one is planned to cover flying a VMF(N)-513 F7F Tigercat in Korean from Kunsan during the period my father was in-country. I plan to also include the F3D in this story.

Anyone with information regarding the actual mission techniques and the crew's cockpit interaction employed by the Flying Nightmare in these two aircraft in Korea in 1952 is encouraged to contact me.

I would also love to hear from anyone who knew my father in Korea or knew one of the pilots that may have flown with my father during that period.

Joe Thompson

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Louis Gundlach wrote on April 12, 2008

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City and State: SAN DIEGO CA

Unit: VMFAT-101

Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran

Comments: I am an active duty Major and F/A-18 pilot. I am doing a thesis for American Military University on USMC night fighters in Korea. This thesis is an detail oriented look at the tactics and techniques used by USMC Pilots and Radar operators during the Korean War.

If you flew the F4U-5N, F7F, or the F-3D and would like to contribute please email me at Crusher18@aol.com or louis.s.gundlach@usmc.mil or respond on this website.

For this paper I do not need just combat experiences. Often training experiences offer tactical insights on how the Marine Corps planned to operate its aircraft that combat experiences do not.

I believe I sent out a request to some of you a year ago. It has been difficult to get AMU to approve this project but they finally have.

Thanks
Louis Gundlach
Major USMC

Keywords: Current F/A-18 Pilot and Instructor.

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Robert Schmidt wrote on April 9, 2008

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City and State: EDINA MI

Unit: VMNF-513

Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran

Comments:

Keywords: bob hamilton,bill schomers., capt. hobart.,m/sgt goodall., maj simonds -c.o. 513 1951 ==1952

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James Brown wrote on October 1, 2007

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City and State: S. GLENS FALLS NY

Unit: VMF(N)-513

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: looking for survivors of Peter Donald Lambrecht. I am the son of Lt. James M. Brown, radar operator, that went down with Lt. Col. Lambrecht. Would be glad to hear from anyone else who remembers my father.

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Garry Cleveland JR. wrote on July 11, 2007

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City and State: AURORA CO

Unit: VMF(N) 513

Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran

Comments: Any old friends out there.

Keywords: AKA Cleve, F7F-3N Fighter Aircraft, Korea 1952

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Stephen Rafferty wrote on June 25, 2007

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Comments: My father was Thomas Rafferty. He was an Intercept Operator in VMF-513 during the Korean War. My brother and I would appreciate hearing from anyone who knew our dad as well as any other information on the squadron (during that time period) anybody would like to share, regardless of who it involved. Thanks.

Keywords: VMF-513, Thomas Rafferty

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Edmund Berry JR. wrote on May 10, 2007

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City and State: CANTONMENT FL

Unit: HSL-36

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments:

Keywords: My dad's nickname was Pappy. He flew with VMF(N)513 in Korea and from May 1948 until sometime in 1949. He also flew with Hq. Sq.33 Mag 33 out of El Toro from 1946 to 1947. He also flew with VMTB 233 from the USS Block Island from Oct. 1944 to Nov. 1945. Any anecdotes or stories would be appreciated.

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Ralph Grier JR. wrote on February 28, 2007

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City and State: APO AE

Unit: 3RD COSCOM

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My uncle was the second crewman on the Skynight Fighter.Does any one have any information concerning the circumstances of his death.

V/R

Gy/Sgt. Ralph L. Grier, Jr. (Ret)

Keywords: VMF 513(N) KOREA 1952

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R. L. (Bob) Dahlberg wrote on June 19, 2006

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City and State: RYE CO

Unit: VMF(N)513

Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran

Comments: The Mid-America Aviation Museum in Liberal, Kansas, has one of our old Corsairs, totally refurbished--in fact, it looks a lot cleaner than it ever did in Korea back in '50-'51. Bureau No. is 124447. Check your logbook--maybe you flew that airframe? I just went throught there and got pictures--if you want to see it, I'll email some--write me at dahlberg@ghvalley.net

Keywords: VMF(N)513, F4U-5N, K-1

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Rudy Mayo wrote on June 18, 2006

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City and State: SOMERSWORTH NH

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Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran

Comments: I served with VMF(n)513 Mag 12 and 11 as a plane captain from Feb. 1955 to April 1956. Would like to hear from anyone who served with me during that time.

Keywords: Served at K6 Pyongtaek,Korea and NAS Atsugi,Japan (East Camp)Looking old friends especially for James C. Gibson from California.

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Eugene Gomez SR. wrote on November 25, 2005

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City and State: HEMET CA

Unit: VMF 513 MAG-12 1ST AIR WING

Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran

Comments: I Gene I'm looking for any 513 menbers AUG.1950-1951OCT. (17 months) Retreat...Hell We Just Got Here!
SEMPER FI

Keywords: Landed in Souel in 1950...Wanson airbase 1950...frozen choosen...landed at Inchon 1951.
VMF 513...Test Pilots (Joe Linch)and any more

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Warren Stevens wrote on November 11, 2005

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City and State: CHILLICOTHE OH

Unit: 513

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My grandfather served in the Korean war and WWII, he is now 82 years old, and i would like anyone who served with him to contact him. This would mean so much to him.

Keywords: Warren Stevens, Nickname: steve friends:gibson

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