LOOKING FOR LT TRACY MATHEWSON OR FAMILY MEMBER

Comments: lt. mathewson was rescued by a stinson birddog pilot following his f-80 crash near yalu river

Keywords: 35th fighter bomber sq f-80-1950-51

project# 61451

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Keywords: looking for col tracy mathewson

My Dad, Lewis C. Sannes

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Keywords: My Dad never spoke of his WWII service. At 19 years of age he joined the service in February, 1942. All I know is that he was a medic in the 39th Fighter Squadron, 35th Fighter Group. He rose to the rank of Sargent and was honorably discharged in Sept. 1945. I would like to know more of where he was, and the men he served with. He was a wonderful Dad.

FLIGHT COMMANDER 35TH FIGHTER SQ

Comments: BRADFORD STERLING WAS BORN ON A CATTLE RANCH IN TEXAS. IN WW2 HE FLEW GLIDERS=P-39'S= AND P-38'S AS A FLIGHT OFFICER==HE WAS UPGRADED TO LT AT THE END OF WW2. AFTER RETIRING FROM THE USAF HE FLEW FOR CAPITAL INTERNATIONAL AND LUFTHANSA AIRLINES. HE IS NOW PRESIDENT OF A COMPANY WITH A PRODUCT LINE OF NUTRIENTS=HEALTH=ENERGY= WEIGHT LOSS=PRODUCTS. HE IS 85 YEARS OLD.

Keywords: LT STERLING WAS MADE A FLIGHT COMMANDER AFTER 60 DAYS FLYING MISSIONS. AFTER 100 COMBAT MISSIONS HE WAS TRANSFERRED TO FAR EAST INTELLIGENCE, TOKYO JAPAN. HE HAD BEEN THROUGH ARMY PARACHUTE JUMP SCHOOL AND HAD HIS JUMP WINGS. THE CHIEF OF FAR EAST INTELLIGENCE ASSIGNED HIM TO TRAIN SPIES IN PARACHUTE JUMPING. THE SPIES WERE THEN FLOWN INTO NORTH KOREA IN A BLACKED OUT C-47 AND JUMPED CLOSE TO PLACES WHERE INTELLIGENCE WAS NEEDED. THE KOREAN SPIES TOOK A SMALL BAG OF POTATOS WITH THEM. ONE OF THE POTATOS WAS A CAMERA=LOOKED LIKE A POTATO. THE SPIES ALSO TOOK AN OCTUPOS TO EAT ON FOR SEVERAL DAYS. LT STERLING RETIRED WITH 28 MEDALS.ONE OF THE MEDALS WAS AWARDED BY THE THEN PRESIDENT OF SOUTH KOREA.

Reggie Verhaege

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Keywords: this email to inform members of the 35th Fighter Squadronof the passing of a former member Reggie Verhaege, on Dec 6th 2008he served in the squadron in 1955 at Itazuke AFB Japan as a Crew Chief, he will be saddly mised

Any Info on Pilot 1stLt John Bernard Adkins, 35th FBS

Comments: I am looking for any information concerning my uncle, 1stLt John Bernard Adkins, who was killed in action during February of 1951 as his F-80C disintegrated on take-off and fell into the Fukuoka Bay in Japan. Apparently, he ejected but was subsequently drowned in the cold water less than 2 miles from the airfield. Our family is desperately trying to find anyone that might have served with him during his career, offering more information about a man that committed his whole life to service until his untimely death at the age of 28. He also flew 101 combat missions in the P-47 Thunderbolt during WW-II in the European theater. He worked at Wright-Patterson AFB for years and was recalled to serve during Korea post discharge from WW-II. Thank you for your time...

Keywords: 1stLt Adkins flew the P-47 Thunderbolt during WW-II and the F-80C in Japan during the Korean War.

F-80 100 Missions 1951

Comments: My dad, who lives with me now, flew 100 combat missions in F-80's from April, 1951 until October 1951. He received the DFC for actions taken during one of these missions. He was hit by AA fire on his 77th mission while skip-bombing RR tunnel, and due to previously having ejected F80(and almost not surviving)did not bail out, but pulled up to limits of service ceiling and wing fire went out. Made base and landed. Tells of Itazuke and K-13. Have pic of his shot up F80 and others. Also hand-written Penworthy pad of each mission, date, location and ordinance expended. Also have 35 mm film from gun cams. 1st Lt. Wilbur B. Thompson 8th FBG, 35th FBS.

Keywords: F-80 8th FBG 35th FBS

Trail of the Black Panthers

Comments: Uncle was stationed with 35th in Korea from July 1950 until they were pulled back to Japan. During this period the 35th published a book about the exploits of this unit from June 1950 thru Dec 5, 1950. My Uncle donated his book to 35th Museum in Pennsylvania back years ago with the understanding they would copy it and return it----which they never did. He is looking for a copy of this book. He will be 90 years old in June and would like to get his book back.

Keywords: Sgt Edward A Zook

George Ritzman or Vince Eastridge

Comments: Looking for buddies George Ritzman and Vince Eastridge

Keywords: Chuck Johnson 35 FBS South Korea 1952-53

Comments: Looking for friends:

George Ritzman

Vince Eastridge

Keywords: Nickname - Chuck 35th Fighter Bomber Squadron Served in Suwan, K-13 , S. Korea 5/1952 - 6/1953

LOOKING FOR COL. TRACY B MATHEWSON

Comments: LOOKING FOR TRACY, SON, OR ANY FAMILY MEMBER OF COL.TRACY B MATHEWSON III-SON'S NAME IS TRACY MATHEWSON -ZAUGG.LAST I HEARD OF MY BEST FRIEND MATT - HE WAS A FULL COL. STATIONED AT ANDREWS OR THE PENTAGON.IN ABOUT 1984. I BELIEVE HE WAS FROM AUGUSTA, GA MARRIED IN 1947- I THINK IN A CHURCH THERE. I WAS IN THE AIRFORCE WITH TRACY 1943-1946 .

HE WAS SHOT DOWN IN 1951 IN KOREA WITH 35TH BOMB SQ.FLYIN F-80,NEAR THE YALU RIVER AND AGAIN ABOUT 1952 IN AN F-86-I HAVE MUCH MORE INFO INCLUDING PICTURES OF TRACY. WE WERE VERY CLOSE.

PLS E MAIL ME-IF YOU CAN PROVIDE ANY INFO.

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Correction - Eugene R. Hansen with 36th FTR BMBR Squad. instead of 35th

Comments: Correction: I have recently been able to confirm that my great uncle Eugene R. Hansen served with the 36th Fighter Bomber Squadron instead of the 35th as I had previously posted below. I have posted a new request for information on the webpage for the 36th Squadron. Please see that page if interested.

Matt Hansen Lincoln, Nebraska

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1st Lt John Thees

Comments: I am looking for anyone who may have known my Uncle 1st Lt John Thees. He was shot down by AA on a mission to attack the Yang Ni Dong bridge complex at Sinanju on July 20, 1953. He flew with the 35 Ftr Bmr Sq, 8 Ftr Bmr Gp, APO 970.

Shelley (Thees) Fletcher

Keywords: F-86

Origins Of Hang Loose Hand Signal

Comments: I am currently a member fo the 35th and I am looking for any info on the origins of "Push It Up" and our squadron us of the Hang Loose hand signal we use.

Push It Up! Punks Rule!

Keywords: Push it up, Pantons, 35th Fighter Squadron

Please, any info on pilot Tracy B. Mathewson III

Comments: Great site! Please help if you can. I'm looking for any information about my father TRACY B. MATHEWSON III (Pilot) flying F-80s...I think they were F-80C aircraft. He was shot down in Korea and rescued by pilot Lt. Donald R. Michaelis (flying a single engine CONVAIR (Stinson L-5 "Sentinel"). If anyone has any info, please email me.

Thank you, Tracy

Keywords: Pilot 35th FBS - Tracy B. Mathewson III

Looking for any info on my Grandfather

Comments: I am looking for any info on Grandfather, Joe F Brown. He was in the 35 FBS in Korea.

Keywords: 35 FBS, 8th FTR. BMR. WG

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Keywords: Joe Felix Brown,3200 Fighter Test Squadron

additional information

Comments: At the time he was shot down and killed, Eugene R. Hansen was serving with the 35th Fighter Bomber Squadron, 8th Fighter Bomber Group. His rank was First Lieutenant and he was posthumously promoted to the rank of Captain.

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1st Lieutenant Eugene R. Hansen

Comments: I am searching for anyone who served with or knew my Great Uncle, 1st Lieutenant Eugene R. Hansen. He was shot down and killed in combat while flying an F-80C near Kaso-ri, Korea, on July 7, 1950.

Keywords: First Lieutenant Eugene R. Hansen 8th Fighter Bomber Group 35th Fighter Bomber Squadron F-80C

Suwon 3/53

Comments: The complete 8th Fighter Bomber Wing moved from K-13, Korea to Itazuke AB, Japan in Oct. 54.

Keywords: Was in thew 35th Fighter Bomber Squadron at K-13 AB, Suwon Korea from Mar 54 to Oct 54.

HQ HQ Sqdn Reunions for Sqdn

Comments: Iam now secretary/treas. of 8th fighter group assoc.Next reunion at Wright-Pat air force base September 23-24 and 25th. Contact if interested.

Keywords: October 53 to November 54 35h Sq and Hq & Hq Sq.

Astronaut Jim McDivitt

Comments: Anyone have ANY information regarding F-86s (or F- 80s) flown in combat by Astronaut Jim McDivitt during his service with the 35th FBS?

Keywords: McDivitt, Astronaut, F-86, Sabre, Korea, NASA,

1ST LT LOUIS THOMAS ESPOSITO

Comments: This comment, pertains to my previous Message No. 37589; Posted: 2003-10-15 @ 10:08:39. While surfing the net this morning; I noticed, in an article, by Diego Zampini - Entitled: "Russian Aces Over Korea," Russian Ace LEV KIRILOVICH SHCHUHIN, a MIG-15 pilot with 17 Air Victories -was credited with the kill of Lou Esposito on the date that Lou was listed as KIA! As I have mentioned previously; I was on that same Air-To-Ground mission with Lou - and, when most of us had retured to base, we were advised - by members of his flight, that Lou was on a shallow dive, at low altitude - on a strafe or bomb delivery pass, against a ground target - when he obtained a direct hit from anti-aircraft fire [Ground Fire] and was destroyed! I can still remember his best friend "Eddy" - going somewhat berserk - as we gathered for our "Intelligence Critique" after the mission, when Lou's Flight Members explained what they had observed - stating that: "Lou would not be coming home!"

Keywords: First Lieutenant Louis Thomas Esposito Vineland, New Jersey Born: 13 December 1924

Remembering 1st Lt. Louis Thomas Esposito

Comments: Lou was a KIA, on 22 October 1951, in Korea. He was the pilot of an F-80C, Shooting Star, Fighter Interceptor, with the 35th FBS [Black Panthers], 8th FBG. On 22 October 1951, while on a Combat Mission, his aircraft received a direct hit by anti-aircraft fire; exploded in mid-air and crashed near Koma-dong and Hoechang, North Korea. For his Leadership and Valor, Lieutenant Esposito was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross; the Air Medal; the Purple Heart; the Korean Service Medal; the United Nations Service Medal; the Nationl Defense Service Medal and, the Korean War Service Medal. Major Bean, was the Squadron Commander, at the time, and - I was a Flight Commander. I was on the same operation, the day that Lou was lost. He was a Great Officer and Crack Fighter Pilot; who was missed by us all!

Keywords: First Lieutenant Louis Thomas Esposito Vineland, New Jersey Born: 13 December 1924