8th Fighter Bomber Wing - USAF - Korean War Project

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

Date: Sun, 01 Sep 1996 
From: Don Hill  dhill@hsonline.net
RE:   Chaplain Roberts was the Wing Chaplain of the
8th Fighter Bomber Wing, APO 60, July 1954.

I am seeking info on relatives of Major James W. Roberts, Chaplain 
USAF killed in Korea July 1954.  He was from around Nashville, TN.  I 
have some materials that I think the relatives would like to have.  
Thank you for any info.  

Donald L. Hill, 1444 Ewing St., Seymour, IN 47274. 
AF16377919

F-80 pilot

On Wed, 4 Dec 1996 
Robert Forrester rforres@digital.net wrote:
424 Thrush Dr
Satellite Beach, Fl 32937
407-777-2355

I served in the Korean War,USAF, fighter pilot. Flew F-80's out of K-13,
Suwon Air Base, 1951-52.  

Served in both Wings at the base-51st FIW and 8th FBW.

HQ's

On Wed, 18 Jun 1997
Gene F. Kerr  gkerr2226@aol.com  wrote:

PO Box 177
White Bluff, TN 37187
615-797-2226

datein: 1951 dateout: 1994

I am interested in talking to members of Hqs, 8th Fighter Bommber Wing
personnel who served from April 1952 to April 1953 with this group. I 
retired form the Army in 1994. I served with the Air Force until April
of 1966.
 

HQ Squadron

On Mon, 16 Jun 1997
David Diperstein  seallock@voicenet.com
wrote:

Box 625
Dresher ,  PA 19025

phone: (215) 643-8201
fax: (215) 643-8203

datein: 1952 dateout: 1955
Served as Adjutant Hq Sq 8th Ftr Bmbr Wg at K-13 (Suwon, Korea) from
March, 1953 to March 1954. Additional duties as base CBR Officer and 
Asst PX Officer (non rated). 

Would like to hear from anyone station at K-13 during this time.

Hq & Hq Squadron

On Fri, 18 Jul 1997 
Edward G. Bimler  bimler@stcnet.com  wrote:

8th Fighter-Bomber Wing

datein: August 1950  dateout: February 1952

Interested in locating anyone who was with the Hq & Hq Squadron, 8th
Air Base Group  or the 6131st Tactical Support Wing as the unit was
designated prior to 11/30/50.

Neil Colby DFC

On Thu, 25 Dec 1997 
Doug Whim Email address wrote:

Am looking for any info on Capt.(?) Neil Colby who flew F80s in Korea 
with the 8th Fighter Bomber Wing.

He was wounded on a ground attack mission and brought his plane back to
base and bellied it in.  He got the Distinguished Flying Cross for this
sortie.  Any information would be appreciated.

Thank you,

Doug Whim

Wing Commander

On Fri, 7 Aug 1998 
"Thomas E. Chase" Email address wrote:

comments:
I'd like to make contacts with personnel who flew with my father in the
8th Fighter Bomber Wing during the Korean War. He was Col. Levi R. Chase
and commanded the group during 1951. I have put up a website for him at:
 
Web Site

My e-mail address is tec12@bigfoot.com. 

Friendly Fire incident

On Tue, 30 Jun 1998 
"Jerry E. Conners" Email address wrote:

Hamilton, NJ 


comments: 
Looking for info on an F-80 strike made, inadvertently,  on an American
Convoy. The date was 10 July 1950.  Near Chochiwon Korea.  They made one
strafing run and then broke it off.

Must have saw the hood panels on the trucks and realized their mistake.    
Please Email or put info in The Korean War Project.

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