68th F(AW)S, 8th Fighter Bomber Wing - (Itazuke) USAF
Unit Research
On Sun, 24 Nov 1996 ESeman2788@aol.com wrote:
Sir,
I'm a writer looking to get in touch with any Korean War veteran who
was, in any way, assigned to the three F-82 "Twin Mustang" squadrons
based in Japan during the early part of the war.
The units were:
68th F(AW)S, 8th FBG (Itazuke)
339th F(AW)S, 35th FIW (Yokota)
4th F(AW)S, 49thFBG (Misawa.)
All of these squadrons were moved to Itazuke soon after the war began.
Some reports say that no F-82 units operated within Korea, while others
state that at least a few operated out of Suwon, Kimpo and even
Pyongyang in the Fall and Winter of 1950.
If any one could help clear this up as well as answer a few other
question, I would be very grateful!
Thanks,
Eric E. Seman
ESeman2788@aol.com
Re: Eric's msg
On Thu, 20 Feb 1997 msgtusaf@ix18.ix.netcom.com wrote:
I saw your inquiry about the 68th Ftr. Sq (AW) in the looking for
section of the "KOREAN WAR PROJECT." Which by the way is
a great WEB site.
I worked on the F-82F At Mcguire AFB, NJ in 1949 & early 1950 in
the 52nd Ftr, Wg AW. I later worked an IRAN (Inspect & Repair As
Necessary) project on some at FEAMCOM in Tachikawa Japan. So I
too am interested in that aircraft.
As for the F-82F in Korea I would suggest a book "The United States
Air Force In Korea 1950-1953 by Robert F Futrell. 2nd printing 1983.
The US Govt. Printing office had it for sale at one time. Any good
library will have it in their reference section.
Hope this helps.
Finding men for reunion
On Wed, 14 Jan 1998
"Harry J. McCool" Email address wrote:
Was a member of the 68th fighter squadron from Oct 1951 to June 1954.
I would be interested iany informatiion such as reunions, etc.
Stationed at Itaszuke Air Base, 68th Fighter Squadron, 1951-1954.
I worked on F-82, F-80, B25 and F-94b,c, as a mechanic. I would like
any information about anyother people who might have worked in the same
outfit at the same time, I have been in contact with about seven or
eight different people over the last 40-45 years,
Asst Crew Chief
On Wed, 22 Apr 1998
Paul Jeffreys Email address wrote:
10119 Ben Hur Ave
Whittier, CA 90605
phone: 562 6939220
datein: 1948 dateout: 1952
I was stationed with the 68th f(aw)s at Ashiya AF base from 1948 to
1950. I was a asst. crew chief at this time. Bobbie Liechliter was the
crew chief on this F82 #399.
I was one the 3 machanics who worked on a damaged F82 the day before the
police action started. LT Hutson was flying in a show of force over
kimpo when he was shot in the hor/stab and he managed to get back to
ashiya.
The next day we were allowed to fire back and Lt Hutson went back up and
shot the 1st. Yak in the korean war.
Let me know if you would like more information about the 68th.
I wanted to get back to you in regards about the F-82s flying out of
Pyongyang in the fall or winter of 1950.Our C/O Major West asked for
volunteers to go to Pyong. to service our 82s that were going to fly out
of there. About 10 or 15 of us from the 68th. sqdn. volunteered. WE were
on are the way to Ashiya AFB to catch a C-54 to thier. Our Sgt. in
charge of this group on the way to Ashiya got into some trouble on the
train to thier and the MPs met us at station and took all of back to
Itasuke AFB. The Sgt. was put in the stockade.Our C/O got toghter
another group to go to Pyong.The very next day he called the first
group to his office and said that Pyong. was under attack and we would
have to fly over to Kimpo AB in Korea with a new Sgt. in charge. A few
days later that group came marching onto the Kimpo AB.A few days later
they flew back to Itasuke AB. My group stayed at Kimpo until it fell to
the North Koreans.
S/sgt. Paul jeffreys
Capt. Laurence E. Anctil MIA
On Wed, 17 Jun 1998
CBANCTIL Email address wrote:
He was assigned to the Air Force Far East Command in Korea, and further
assigned to the 51st Fighter Intercepter Wing in Korea. He was
officially listed as Missing in Action on January 27, 1951 in Korea, as
a pilot serving with the 51st Fighter Intercepter Wing, which was
attached to the 68th Fighter All Weather Squadron at the time that he
was listed as Missing in Action. 1st Lt. Anctil was officially promoted
to the rank of Captain on February 15, 1951.
Conrad L. Anctil TSgt. NHANG
If anyone can add to this report, please do. We need all the help
we can get. This is all the information we have. Thank you very much.
The Family of Capt. Laurence E. Anctil MIA
AFPMP-12-E 704 Missing (27 Jan 51)
S.R.&.D. Case #105 Jan 14 1952
MEMORANDUM FOR: DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF, PERSONNEL
SUBJECT: Continuance of Combat Missing Status Beyond
Twelve Months
FACTS
1. Pursuant to the provisions of the "Missing Persons Act," a full
review has been made of the facts and circumstances set forth herein to
determine whether the missing in action status of the following officers
of the 68th Fighter All Weather Squadron may reasonably be continued
after a years's absence, or terminated by a presumptive finding of
death.
NAME GRADE SERVICE NUMBER
Anctil, Laurence E. First Lieutenant AO 747701
Greer, Robert L. First Lieutenant --------
2. Circumstances: Lieutenant Anctil and Greer were pilot and radar
observer, respectively, of an F-82 type aircraft number 46-399, which
departed Teegu Air Base, South Korea, on the evening of 26 January 1951,
for a two hour night combat patrol mission of the area between Pyongyang
and Kangdong, North Korea. Lieutenant Anctil arrived in the assigned
area at 10:00 p.m. and relieved the aircraft which previously had been
patrolling this sector and which departed for the home base twenty
minutes later after receiving radio acknowledgement from Lieutenant
Anctil. The aircraft which was to relieve Lieutenant Anctil, arrived at
midnight, but was unable to make contact with him. When the missing F-82
failed to return from the mission, the crew was reported as missing 27
January 1951. Crews flying over the Pyongyang - Kangdong area for the
following 7 to 10 days were alerted to search for crash signs of lost
aircraft, but none was reported. During the twelve months which have
elapsed, no additional information has become available.
DISCUSSION
3. The information available concerning the loss of the personnel
aboard this aircraft is so limited that a presumption of non-survival at
this time, when the unknown enemy factor is present, may not reasonably
be considered. Since the actual site where the plane crashed is unknown
and was unwitnessed, a likelihood exists that favorable circumstances
prevailed whereby the missing officers survived and were captured by the
enemy. The non-receipt of a report evidencing they are prisoners is no
indication that such is not the case, since the North Korean and Chinese
Communist forces have consistently neglected to report captured
individuals other than those which could be exploited for propaganda
purposes. Consideration of the above compels the conclusion that the
missing in action status of Lieutenant Anctil and Greer should remain
unchanged.
RECOMMENDATION
4. It is recommended that pursuant to the authority contained in
Section 5, Public Law 490, 77th Congress, 7 March 1942, and following
the mandatory review of all available evidence, an official casualty
report be issued stating that the officer personnel listed in paragraph
1, above, will be continued in a missing in action status following the
expiration of the 12 months absence, effective 28 January 1952.
1 Attachment JOHN H. MCCORMICK
List of Source Material Major General, USAF
Director of Military Personnel
Jan 17 1952
Under authority delegated by the Secretary of the Air Force to the
Deputy Chief of Staff, Personnel, the above recommendation is approved.
N.S. WETZEL
Major General, USAF
Ass't Deputy Chief of Staff
Personnel
For and in name of:
LAURENCE B. KUTER
Lieutenant General, USAF
Deputy Chief of Staff Personnel
Lt. Eugene C. Paulsgrove
On Thu, 10 Sep 1998
Jeff Folkes Email address wrote:
13600 Duhart Road
Germantown, MD 20874
Phone: 301-916-6361
Fax: 301-762-7863
Email: iron_head@hotmail.com
Comments:
My Great Uncle was Lt. Eugene C. Paulsgrove, an R/O on a F-61B "Black
Widow" and the F-82 "Patty Wagon" in the 68th F(AW)S in Ashiya and
Itazuke. He was killed in a crash at Itazuke Air Base with Pilot Lt.
John R. Hamrin, on May 10, 1950. I am very much interested in the
history of the 68th and would love to talk with anyone who may have
known him. His nickname was "Mousie" I am also in contact with Paul
Jeffreys, and Col. Robert K. Bobo from the 68th. Love to hear from
anyone.
Thanks,
Jeff
