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| Current Message 25 - July 31, 2003 |
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Entry: 35958
18th Fighter Bomber Wing |
Dogpatch Jan. 52 - Dec. 52 |
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Harold Diamond wrote on 2003-07-31 13:11:14.0
Comments: Arrived at K-10 in Jan. Freezing Cold. First night was spent in tent (the oil stove blew up during the night, soot covered everyone). Assigned to the 18th AIO as payroll and personnel specialist. Lived in quonset near the hospital and gymnasium. Left about mid Dec. and spent next three years at Eglin AFB, FL. Would like to hear from anyone from the 18th AIO.
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| Current Message 26 - June 23, 2003 |
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Entry: 35057
18th Fighter Bomber Wing |
LOCATE CAPT JOHN'JACK' MULLIN |
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arthur kleiderer wrote on 2003-06-23 15:20:10.0
Comments: I served as base ops officer of k10 and k46 1952. Capt mullin was flying safety officer during the dame time period
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| Current Message 27 - March 6, 2003 |
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Entry: 32529
18th Fighter Bomber Wing |
looking for buddies USAF 18th Fighter Bomber Wing/Korea 1953 |
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Diane Farnsworth wrote on 2003-03-06 06:39:11.0
Comments: I am a nurse who is trying to contact anyone who may be interested in communicating with a patient of mine who has advansed MS and has a dream to contact anyone who may have served USAF 18th Fighter Bomber Wing in Korea 1953.. His name is Angelo Caputo and is a very proud vetran...wishing to fullfil a dream to contact anyone connected to this time in his life.. thanks to all of you...Diane
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| Current Message 28 - February 17, 2003 |
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Entry: 32130
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Joe Krakovsky wrote on 2003-02-17 21:05:52.0
Comments: Our new president (Red Ryder) asked me to take on the duty of association historian. I am seeking information on who attened the first reunion in Colorado Springs 1996 of 18th FBW. I would appreciate any help or information.
Especially the people who attended from the Second South African Squadron. Thank you Joe Krakovsky
Keywords: I was stationed in Korea April 1952 to April 1953.
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| Current Message 29 - January 18, 2003 |
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Entry: 31347
18th Fighter Bomber Wing |
Berlin Airlift & Korean Conflict (US Army Air Corps WWII) |
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Jamie Galemore wrote on 2003-01-18 11:17:10.0
Comments: Any info. relating to identifing period of time mentioned please reply. Tring to locate info. during his years of service.
Keywords: Looking for info. relating to my step father: 1st Lieutenant Ray Eugene (Reb) Timmerman date of birth 7-17-19,served in US Army Air Corp as figther pilot during 1942-1945. Pictures related to Korean market place, Korea sign reading 18th Fighter Bomber Wing, Motor Pool, Korea. Plane tail black with WF #10 on side. Also Hotel Ambassador Korea, red plane tail #272590 on plane that was returning home. Military ring has 1942 E with X-XXXXX numbers engraved on the inside. Have a picture of him in a P-51 Mustang and also flew Lockheed P38J Lightening.
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| Current Message 30 - November 29, 2002 |
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Entry: 30022
18th Fighter Bomber Wing |
chinhae k-10/1951-52 |
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tony bennett wrote on 2002-11-29 21:53:46.0
Comments: trying to locate anyone who served with my stepdad,Hank Capolongo, at Chinhae in 1951-52. He was primarily servicing Mustangs. He was 20-21 yrs old then and from Ithaca, NY. Now lives in Port Richey, Fl. with his wife.He has always been especially proud to have been a wartime enlisted man with the 18thFBG.I would love to find someone in Florida who knew him.Like most vets, he did his duty honorably and then returned home to pick up where he left off.Since retiring he has begun to wonder how his fellow vets were and are.
Keywords: chinhae k-10/1951-52/ 18th maintenance sqd/"Hank" Capolongo
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| Current Message 31 - November 14, 2002 |
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Entry: 29574
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18th Fighter Bomber Wing |
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Gordon Knight wrote on 2002-11-14 09:12:23.0
Comments: I served at K-46, Wonju in AIO. Would liketo hear from someone who has photo's of base, planes, runway & etc. I was a heavy equipment operator. We had our equipment at Motor Pool by Flight line.
Would like any information on Ross Torson from Coffeyville, Kansas, "Butler" SAAF from Cape Town South Africa, Lt. Keyser who was in AIO at K-46. Does anyone remember the house boy named Mousey from K-46. I was wondering what ever happened to him?
Comments: I arrived at K-10 from Japan in May 1952. I served with the 18th Fighter Bomber Wing. After about 2 weeks I was flown to K-46 near Wonju, this was the advanced base. We served with the South African Air Force there. We used F-51 Mustangs and so did they. They flew bombing missions every day. We lost some planes and several got shot up. I worked in AIO - as a heavy equipment operator. I plowed snow, worked on roads and runways. The winter was very cold and we didn't have warm boots or clothes. The guard duty at night around the planes was bitter cold. The guys on the flight line had a rough job in the cold too. We slept in tents about five or six men to a tent. In 1953 part of our unit and all the planes went to K-55 - Osan and the F-86 Sabre jet was the one to replace the F-51. I have alot of memories of those times, we did a good job and I'm proud to have served in the Korean War. The 18th Fighter Bomber Unit was a proud unit. From Korea I returned to the states and served at Tooele Ordanance Depot, Utah. I have alot of stories and etc. in case anyone would like to contact me. A/2c Gordon Knight AF18393626 BOX 423 SINTON, TEXAS 78387 361-364-2193
Keywords: A/2c Gordon Knight, K-10 May 1952 to May 1953
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| Current Message 32 - November 11, 2002 |
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Entry: 29469
18th Fighter Bomber Wing |
51st Maint Sqdn attached |
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Pietro A. Mazzarella wrote on 2002-11-11 17:08:08.0
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| Current Message 33 - September 25, 2002 |
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Entry: 28475
18th Fighter Bomber Wing |
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ralph johnsen wrote on 2002-09-25 11:04:57.0
Comments: i would like to know about reunions
Keywords: commanding general rogers,dogpatchers 51 mustangs 1950 and 1951 came over from tachikawa,japan in maintenance squadron looking for b.h.wilson e. manko c.mankiewicz
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| Current Message 34 - August 19, 2002 |
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Entry: 27697
18th Fighter Bomber Wing |
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Dewey Ballard wrote on 2002-08-19 11:56:24.0
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| Current Message 35 - July 31, 2002 |
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Entry: 27267
18th Fighter Bomber Wing |
Anyone flying from K16 in July 1951? |
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kagan west wrote on 2002-07-31 18:54:17.0
Comments: I am looking for men who may have served with my father Capt. Joseph Matthew Babasa. He was from Tucson Arizona although stationed in Conn. He flew out of k-16 on a bombing run on July 9th , 1951 he is still missing and unaccounted for. If you have any information or know of anyone who might know of Joe. I would love to hear from you . Thank You Kagan West youngest child of Joseph M. Babasa
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| Current Message 36 - April 22, 2002 |
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Entry: 24897
18th Fighter Bomber Wing |
18th Motor Veh Sq |
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V.V. Hill wrote on 2002-04-22 20:44:37.0
Comments: My Dad served Mar 1951 to Apr 1952 in this unit He does not have a email address. Looking for anyone who served with him. His two sons served durning the Viet Nam and Gulf wars. (Marines)
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| Current Message 37 - March 28, 2002 |
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Entry: 24335
18th Fighter Bomber Wing |
f-86 crash |
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Dan Wilson wrote on 2002-03-28 09:19:23.0
Comments: I am looking for information about a crash of two F-86s from the 18th FBW in Japan on Jan. 8 or 9, 1955. It could of been a midair collision. There were other crashes near Japan around the same time. One of the crashes was an F-86D in the East China Sea.
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| Current Message 38 - March 25, 2002 |
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Entry: 24238
18th Fighter Bomber Wing |
18th Medical Sqdn |
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Bob Casillo wrote on 2002-03-25 16:18:42.0
Comments: Would like to contact former medics from the 18th Med Sqdn. Or anyone who knew me in Korea.
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| Current Message 39 - March 5, 2002 |
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Entry: 23692
18th Fighter Bomber Wing |
K-10 Chinhea, Korea |
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Gordon Knight wrote on 2002-03-05 09:41:50.0
Comments: I arrived at K-10 from Japan in May 1952. I served with the 18th Fighter Bomber Wing. After about 2 weeks I was flown to K-46 near Wonju, this was the advanced base. We served with the South African Air Force there. We used F-51 Mustangs and so did they. They flew bombing missions every day. We lost some planes and several got shot up. I worked in AIO - as a heavy equipment operator. I plowed snow, worked on roads and runways. The winter was very cold and we didn't have warm boots or clothes. The guard duty at night around the planes was bitter cold. The guys on the flight line had a rough job in the cold too. We slept in tents about five or six men to a tent. In 1953 part of our unit and all the planes went to K-55 - Osan and the F-86 Sabre jet was the one to replace the F-51. I have alot of memories of those times, we did a good job and I'm proud to have served in the Korean War. The 18th Fighter Bomber Unit was a proud unit. From Korea I returned to the states and served at Tooele Ordanance Depot, Utah. I have alot of stories and etc. in case anyone would like to contact me. A/2c Gordon Knight AF18393626 BOX 423 SINTON, TEXAS 78387 361-364-2193
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| Current Message 40 - February 27, 2002 |
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Entry: 23527
18th Fighter Bomber Wing |
remembering K10 and K55 |
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EDWIN A. Eng wrote on 2002-02-27 08:27:22.0
Comments: Truck buster was a newspaper printed by the wing. I have two old copiesDated Nov 17. 1952& JAN 31 1953 tHE 53 COPY HAS A STORY OF THE LAST MUSTANG MISSION BEFORE SWITCHING TO THE f-86.....ALSO cHRISMAS CARD, WHICH HAS LIL ABNER FLYING IN A P51..on the cover and seasons greeting from the 18th fighter bomber wing inside
Keywords: Remember, S/sgt Nelson, Briggs and Davis, Both from Maine.My Buddy Rick from Philadelphia
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| Current Message 41 - February 8, 2002 |
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Entry: 23003
18th Fighter Bomber Wing |
Here is another one |
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THOMAS C. ALGIER wrote on 2002-02-08 12:28:21.0
Comments: Have old photos of Chin-ae Town and photo of President (Korea) Sigman-Reha With General Van Fleet. Also have perfect yearbook Album of the 18th Fighter-Bomber Wing
Keywords: Worked in Photo Lab Set up Hobby Shop and worked with Special Service Group. 1951 to March 1952
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| Current Message 42 - January 20, 2002 |
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Entry: 22450
18th Fighter Bomber Wing |
18th Med. Gp. |
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George Carrera wrote on 2002-01-20 12:54:39.0
Comments: We were assigned to Detachment 1, of the 18th Medical Group at an airstrip, known as K-46, located a few miles from the City of Wonju.
Some of my buddies there, included Billy Horne, from Austin, TX, Arthur Castro, from Corcoran, CA, Elton Hill, from Mansfield, LA, and Kenneth Davis, from somewhere in Ohio.
The two flight surgeons with whom we served were Dr. Bill Singer, and Dr. William Anschutz.
Keywords: Jan. thru Dec., 1952 18th Medical Group, Detachment 1
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| Current Message 43 - December 2, 2001 |
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Entry: 21180
18th Fighter Bomber Wing |
Missed E-Mail address |
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LEWIS H. White wrote on 2001-12-02 21:36:03.0
Comments: AP named Clements contacted me in November but I accidentally lost his E-Mail address. Would appreciate his contacting me again. Thanks.
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| Current Message 44 - November 17, 2001 |
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Entry: 20730
18th Fighter Bomber Wing |
1951-52 CHINHA WONJU |
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Verlyn L. Mason wrote on 2001-11-17 22:20:19.0
Comments: Would like to hear from ole buddies. Especially Gilber J. Vanover or if you know his whereabouts.
Verlyn L. Mason, CMS (USAF-Ret)
Keywords: 1951-52 Chinha Wonju 18th Fighter Bomber Wing
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| Current Message 45 - August 28, 2001 |
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Entry: 19022
18th Fighter Bomber Wing |
Photos Wanted |
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Vernon Lee wrote on 2001-08-28 21:20:22.0
Comments: Would like to contact people having photos of K-10 Chinhea, during JAN-51 thru APR-51. Of special interest: hill @ K-10 hollowed out by Japs during WWII, runway and layout of Air Base. As well as photos of town of Chinhae.
Keywords: Air Police - Jan 51 to med Apr 51. Looking for: Pfc Hisenhofer, Sgt Poole.
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| Current Message 46 - August 18, 2001 |
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Entry: 18798
18th Fighter Bomber Wing |
18th FTR BMB GP- K-55 |
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WILLIAM M. DiRusso wrote on 2001-08-18 18:51:55.0
Comments: Served with base power from 4/53- 4/54
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| Current Message 47 - July 26, 2001 |
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Entry: 18264
18th Fighter Bomber Wing |
Dogpatch Tower |
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Steve Sitzlar wrote on 2001-07-26 16:55:34.0
Comments: Was tower chief at "Dogpatch Tower" K-10 Chinhae, Korea from June 51 until May 52 with a few side trips to K-46. I am interested in finding the booklet publised by the 18FBW called "The Truckbusters" and also one of the unit patches that showed Daisy Man and Lil Abner riding on a F-51. There is a small photo of it in "Mustangs over Korea" but I am unable to copy. "Mustangs over Korea " has a good photo of the Control Tower.
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| Current Message 48 - July 24, 2001 |
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Entry: 18213
18th Fighter Bomber Wing |
18 Supply Sq |
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Bill Mashburn wrote on 2001-07-24 15:37:36.0
Comments: Arrived K10 Aug 52 Left by train Dec 52 for K55 Osan.
Keywords: Dogpatch, and Osan
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| Current Message 49 - July 24, 2001 |
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Entry: 18198
18th Fighter Bomber Wing |
Jack Ziemer |
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james robson wrote on 2001-07-24 07:54:26.0
Comments: My grandfather flew with the 18th in late 1951-early 52. Would like to get in touch with the men who flew with him.
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18th Fighter Bomber Wing - Korea
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Wing Association
On Sat, 09 Nov 1996
D.E. 'Bud' Biteman (now Deceased RIP Bud) wrote:
Jon Bal Bolitho, So. Africa, pointed me in your direction. What can I
contribute to your project. I am presently the founder and President
of the 18th Fighter Wing Association, having 440 registered members,
and 2500 names/addresses of former 18th Wing members dating from WWII
thru to Vietnam.
I have written a brief unofficial history of the 18th, which I'll be
glad to mail to you, and have had a series of articles running in
Military Magazine, Sacramento, CA, for the past couple of years,
having to do with my own personal flying experiences in P-51s during
the Korean War.
Sincerely, Bud Biteman
Please note the following:
Locator Assist for 18th fighter bomber wing
D.E. 'Bud' Biteman (now Deceased RIP Bud)
18th Fighter Wing Assoc. President;
maintains an active database of approx. 2200 names and addresses of
former 18th wing veterans, including deceased. he will try to answer
e-mail inquiries concerning specific individuals as time permits.
please provide as much info as known, and limit queries to maximum of
three names.
From: From Jim Biteman (Bud's son) Email address
Sent: Monday, September 23, 2002 3:28 PM
All,
It is with great sorrow that I inform you of the passing of my father
this morning at his home in Bellevue. He died of natural causes.
Would each of you please by any means that you may have, contact all of
my father's dear friends in the 18th FWA and inform them of this.
His first love was my mom, his second was flying. He had a wonderful
and heroic career in the Air Force and was loved and respected by those
who knew him. As a father he was a loving and gentle man. He will be
missed by all who knew him.
Dad has lived and breathed the 18th FWA for many years and was extremely
happy that there was interest in this great organization from others. I
am happy to know that the work and dedication that he has put into this
group has paid such great dividends to so many.
Bud Biteman has finished his final approach and has landed successfully
at the pearly gates. He now can say he has successfully completed the
most important mission known to man...life.
With warm regards,
Jim Biteman
Combined unit Reunion outcome
We're trying to work up a joint reunion in Capetown for Sept (7-13)
'97 of their SAKWVA and our 18th Fighter Wing
Oct 97 follow up:
Our Sept '97 Reunion with the South African Air Force was beyond our
wildest hopes ... the 29 of us were treated more like visiting royalty
than a bunch of Aging, Ancient Aviators... and we revelled in it!
We knew that the South Africans were a hospitable bunch, but had no
idea that they would take us to their bosoms so quickly... we met as
comparative strangers when we climbed off the airplane, but a week
later we were all life-long friends! (and can hardly wait to
go back.....)
I could go into considerable detail ... for your PERSONAL edification,
but it would be much too lengthy for inclusion on your website... all
about SAAF Generals, Lions, Elephants, Zebras and Giraffes... what an
amazing country, and what amazing, friendly people.
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Target info needed
On Fri, 03 Jan 1997 madel madel@vvm.com wrote:
Dear Sirs:
I am trying to identify targets that my dad hit during the Korean
Conflict, Capt. Elmer N. Dunlap. He flew F-51's and F-86's in the
18th Fighter Bomber Wing of the 5th Air Force and saw action in Korea
between December 1925 to May of 1952.
I would appreciate information to help locate in a general sense the
following targets: K-8, K-55, Line Easy, Chodo, Chong Chong,
Double Bend, Holy Land, Sariwon, Boot Bend, Hak Pang, Talchon-ni,
Door Knob, Kiss, Tang Yang, Hafjuy, Anak, Papasan, Ping pong and
Chulmal.
Any help would be greatly appreciated. I am trying to compose a short
publication in memory of my dad.
Sincerely yours,
Elmer Jr
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DogPatch Logo
On Mon, 10 Mar 1997
VETNET arnevet97@webtv.net wrote:
I have been in touch with Bud Biteman about my Pop who was the
Illustrator/Draftsman that designed and painted the Dogpatch Air
Base sign shown on the South African Air Force page.
My father was Ssgt. Gerald "Jerry" Denson and passed away in 1976.
You might like to know that pictures of that sign and my father
painting it were published in 1952 in the New York Daily News and
New York Daily Mirror.
Just a bit about me, I am a Navy Veteran of the Vietnam Era ffrom
1972-78 and work on legislative issues concerning vets and their
dependents.
All the best!!
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