F86 named

Comments: My friend Charles 'Chuck' Porter from Dayton, Tennessee flew in the 51st fighter wing, 31st?? fighter-interceptor squadron at Suwon (K-13). I believe 51-53. He named his sabre the "Chattanooga Choo-Choo." Chuck flew and retired for United Airlines. He never married, was active in flying RC and teaching kids how to fly. He flew a Christen Eagle II and gave it to my son just before he passed away with pancreatic cancer. Chuck was like a grandad to my son. You couldn't seperate the two. Dan is now a senior at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and flies Chuck's plane. He will never part with it. Anyone with any war memories or pics of Chuck please contact me. Thanks!

Paul.

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Suwon South Korea

Comments: Clicked on 39th Ftr Int SQ. not thinking I would find anything. Brought back many memories with 2 years with the 39th & 339th in Hokkido Japan with the F-86F & F86D after move to Japan. I seem to have better pictures of time in Korea & planes we flew. I charish the mug with the 39th logo of the cobra tail & F86 checker tail. Anyone checking on the history of the 39th in Korea will find Many top names & aces in the korean conflict.Now I'll have to go back & check all my pics & souviners as am getting to the age remembering & health is not my best of things now. Don't know where this's goin but it brought back the good times.

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K8, K13, K14--Sqdn 39

Comments: My father was Capt. Ross C. Watson. Three of his good friends were Bryce Long, Bob "Reindeer" Regnier and Jackson Saunders. All 3 are dead now along with my father. I have just gotten prints made of several slides made during the Korean War. Among many, I have pics of K8, K13, K14. Also shown is Kimpo. There are pics of planes on the ground, "headed North", and flying. People specifically noted are Sqdn Leader Snuffy Smith and Bill Lilly at K14. Others are Savidge, Dennis and Johnson. If anyone recognizes any of these names or is interested in seeing the pics feel free to contact me. They are GREAT pictures.

Keywords: 39th Sqdn K13 K8 Kimpo 2nd Divarty "Reindeer" Bob Regnier Jackson Saunders Ross Watson Bill Lilly K14 Sqdn Leader Snuffy Smith K14 Savidge, Johnson, Dennis @ Kimpo

HAROLD 'HAL' FISCHER

Comments: I misspeled Mr. Fischer's name in my previous post. Sorry

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HAROLD 'HAL' FISCHER

Comments: I am looking to contact Korean Sabre pilot Harold Hischer. I have read his history and I would like to build a model of his F-86 and I would like to ask him a few questions about it. The AFAA has lost contact with him and I was hoping that someone here might help me contact him if he is well.

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Interesting Reading

Comments: I stumbled on to this site surfing the web. I was a member of the 39th Fighter Interceptor Sqdn, 51st Fighter Interceptor Group at K-13, Suwon Korea in 1952-1953. Any other radar gunsight mechanics out there?

Keywords: Fighting 39th Cobras

Peter Turkovic

Comments: I'm not sure that I have located the correct corrisponding site. Any reply would be welcome.

Keywords: Peter Turkovic Peter Turkovic, 85, Salina, died Monday, December 6, 2004 at the Abilene Memorial Hospital in Abilene, Kansas

He was born in Aliquippa, PA on November 1, 1919 to John and Rose M. Padovich Turkovich. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, who died in infancy.

Peter joined the Civil Conservation Corps in the mid 1930s and later enlisted in the US Army with the 13th Mechanized Calvary. He became a pilot and served with the Army Air Corps during WW II in Hawaii and the Philippines, and later in Japan, Korea and Taiwan. He was very proud of his association with the 39th Fighter Squadron in which he flew the P-51 Mustang and B-24 Bomber.

Peter was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and pilot wings in the Chinese Air Force. He retired from the United State Air Force at the rank of Lt. Colonel in 1966. In addition to operating Midwest Air Charter Service in Salina during the late 1970s, Peter was also a very gifted person as an artist and wood craftsman.

Peter married Audrey June Newland at Fort Worth, Texas on May 23, 1947. She survives. He is also survived by: 1-Daughter: Carolyn Culp and husband Bill, Council Grove, KS 3-Sons: John Turkovic, Council Grove, KS George Michael Turkovic, Council Grove, KS Charles Thomas Turkovic, Salina, KS 8-Grandchidren: Johnny & Audrey Muller, Michael Turkovic, Rachael Saville, Becky Turkovic, Andrew & Elizabeth Maiden, and Ben Turkovic 1-Great Granddaughter: Chole Ann Saville

Private family services will be held Thursday at St. Rose Catholic Church with interment in the Calvary Cemetery. Mr. Turkovic will lie in state at the Penwell-Gabel Council Grove Chapel from 5:00 until 8:00 PM Wednesday, December 8, 2004 where family and friends will meet from 6:00 – 7:00 PM. The family has requested memorial contributions be made to the Organization of the Donor’s Choice. To share a memory or to leave a message of condolence, please visit www.penwellgabel.com.

2nd LT Harry E. Rushing MIA, PRESUMED DEAD, K46

Comments: I am looking for anyone who may have served with my father at K46. He was there from the end of December 1951 or Beginning of January 1952. The wingman who attempted to save my father's life was Tom Casserly, III. My father and Casserly were flying RF-51D 's on a "rail cutting" combat missiong and my father's aircraft began smoking, burning and he bailed out over water. Casserly crash landed on a sand bar and attempted to get out to where he last saw my father but was unsuccessful and was himself rescued by Sea and Air chopper. My father was only in Korea that short time before he died, but I am hoping for any contact with anyone who may have served there at the same time, and if there are any pictures of him or his aircraft or K46 around that time. Thank you.

Keywords: 39th Fighter Interceptor Squadron, K46, MIA 1952-3-3,18th Fighter-Interceptor Group, USMA Class of 1950, RF-51D Mustang..

ANYONE KNOW LESLIE F. RICE JR USAF KOREA

Comments: Looking for any info reguarding service of Air Force personel who served with my father in Korea and or at McGhee/Tyson, Tennessee 1951-53. Capt L.F. Rice jr retired with 25 years service, and passed on 28 Feb. 1992. His 2nd wife Betty, lives in Port Hueneme, Caifiornia.

As my father was a career Air Corp/ Air Force man I rarely saw him as a kid. When "Les" returned from Korea we lived as a family in Alcoa Tenn, and as I got to know my Dad, I got bit by the airplane bug with the arrival of the F-86A. I spent many days on base looking on while Sabres were repaired and flew anywhere at anytime. This time with my dad were the best times we ever had. I loved listening to his Korean war buddies talks about the old (bad) times in Korea and flying B-17s In England. This is what started my 40 year aviation career.

Besides writing an on-going book about my father, Sabres, Sabre developement, Korea, and the fantastic stories I grew up with, I have reciently found photographs of F-86As at McGhee Tyson with their distintive red lighting bolt and dragon in the crest of the scheme painted on the fuselage. I have sent copies of these photographs to DUNCAN CURTIS who has several books about Sabres in currently in print. I do not know when the next book of his will appear with our photographs.

I am always looking for anyone who knew my father and may have any information or just want to say hello? To all you men who served our country in those horrible days of Korea, I want you to know many of us slept better at night knowing the sound of a Sabre flying up high at night was allowing us to enjoy the good life we all have, even today. We never forget. Thank You, each and every one of you, from potato peelers to pilots! God bless you all. Godspeed Leslie F. Rice III

Keywords: Father in Korea 18th Bomb Ftr. Gp. K-9 * Sept. 1950, 934th Sig. Bet. 5th Af Soul 30 Aprl 1951- Later at McGhee-Tyson Aprt/AFB (Alcoa Tenn.) 469th FIS F-86A, F-86D. Capt. Rice was Maintenance Officer Communications.

Anyone looking for Richard J. Solak of the 39th fis 51st FW

Comments: Does anyone remember me? I worked on 16mm gun cameras for the F-86 Sabre Jet fighter aircraft. Do you have any information regarding Fisher and McConnell, both F-86 Aces. Also any information on Lt. Col. Mitchell would be appreciated.

Sincerely, Airman 2nd class Richard J. Solak discharged 1953 from Stewart AFB, Newburgh, NY

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Hoke, John D., 1st Lt

Comments: I would like to hear from anyone who may remember my father, 1st Lt John D. Hoke, KIA 31 Aug 1951. He was with the 39th Ftr Intcp Sq for only a short period of time prior to his death. He was part of a flight of four F-51D aircraft from K-16, flying with Lieutenants Wallace Parks, Devol Brett, and William Traynor.

Keywords: John David Hoke Wallace Parks William Traynor Devol Brett

apr.52-mar 53

Comments: apr.52-mar 53 39th fis

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Trying to locate e-mail address

Comments: I am also trying to find old buddies who served with me while i was with the 39th I joined the 39th in Nov.52 and left in sept.53. I was a flight at first than took over as Line Chief.

Keywords: Trying to locate e-mail address of Henry Chick who is present sec of 39th FIS accos.

K 13 KOREA

Comments: I was staioned at K 13 from October 1952 to August 1953. I was the "Camera Man" and as such got to see all the Gun Camera Film of all the "Kills" that occured while I was there. I've managed to keep in contact with a few of the guys that were there, but only three. One of my Buddies Bill Pennington died in 1988 from a heart attack, one other, Barney Lewis is alive and kicking in North Branch Minn. We're all getting Older.

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39th FIS Radio Maint

Comments: Looking forward to finding more members of the 39th. I have been to two reunions of 51St FIW and there were only one or two I knew. The word seems to be getting out more now. Hope to see more at Myrtle Beach the 3rd 4th and 5th of October. Please come is you can. Steve.

Keywords: "Steve",Friends Robert McMahon, Harry wallenburg,Sgt Rich, Mst Bennett, Sgt Lippy,Ssgt Eng, House boys,chi won soon (mike") and im jim coo(sam) Capt McConnell, Lt Jim Thompson and "The Huff", "MIG MAD Mavis". Lt Harold Fisher.Marine Maj Bolt who flew as McConnell's wing man. The day Ted Williams crash landed his navy fighter at K-13 and the day at K-14 when the North Korean pilot defected with a MIG-15.Two buddies and I were visting a buddy there.

Comments: I was a hydraulic mechanic with the 39th from Nov 52 till Nov 53.I still recall the hoopla when Capt. McConnell scored his 16th kill. He had three in one day and shortly was recalled to stateside.I also recall "The HUFF" and I have the only photo of that famous dragon as it was being painted on the side of the aircraft.Many fond memories of my tour.

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39th FIS

Comments: I was a radio repairman with the 39th in 53. Some of the guys I remember were Robert McMahon,Sgt Eng, Sgt Rich, Aiman Lippie, Capt. Harold Fisher, Capt Joseph McConnell, Lt Thompson to mention a few. I have pictures of these guys and some planes. Fisher's "Paper tiger", McConnell's "Beautious Butch" and the Colonels"Mig Mad Mavis". I was at K-14 the day our conventions speaker landed his Mig. Somewhere I have a picture of it. So good to read the comments of those who were there. Hope to see all of you in Myrtle Beach in Oct. Stay well and God Bless you all.

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ANYBODY REMEMBER ME?

Comments: was radio repairman on flight line from start in old base in japan,and searved on ll bases that the 39 used,including the one in north korea,until returning to states,spring of 52.

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looking for old buddies of the 39th

Comments: Would like to hear from members of the 39th Sqdn. who served with me from Nov 1952 to Sept 1953. At the time I was a Msgt and became Line Chief in the early par of December. I Left the outfit In Sept 1953 after complewting my tour of duty. I remained in the Air Force until March 1st 1970 and retired as an CMsgt. Looking forward to hear from anyone from the old outfit. I sure have some fine memories while serving in the 39th

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51st FIW 39th Fighter Sq.

Comments: Would like to hear from Members of this Sqdn. serving with me during 1952 and 1953. I was flight chief and then line chief. I see no mention about the 39th under the 51th FIW .

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Searching for Family or friends of MIAs

Comments: I would like to make contact with any family or friends of the following MIAs that were assigned to the 39th FIS: 1st Lt. Thurston R. Baxter, Piedmont, CA, Capt. John J. Coleman, Cleveland, OH, Maj. Deltis H. Fincher, Philadelphia, PA, 1st Lt. Newman C. Golden, Richmond, CA, Capt. John L. Horn, Cheyenne, WY, 1st Lt. Lamar B. Longshore, Washington, DC, 1st Lt. Richard L. Olcott, Ft. Wayne, IN, Capt. Robert D. Ramsey Jr., Lynchburg, VA, 2nd Lt. Harry E. Rushing, Montgomery, AL, 1st Lt. Robert L. Smith, Big Spring, TX, Capt. John F. Thompson, Atlanta, GA. If you have any information on any of these men, please e-mail me at the address provided. Thank you. Ray Sestak

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LOOKING FOR A LT BARRSOCKS

Comments: Looking for the LT Barrsocks (sp?) the person that sweated blood when he buzzed the flag pole at colors and had to pull up from a dive manualy because the hydrolics broke. My father would like to hear from you finally after watching you from the flagpole. fathers name is Leonard Kessler

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col charles w king

Comments: greetings. looking for info on col king--when he took command in korea, missions, awards, photos. thanks in advance. best, braxton

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Marine Lt. Bob Lang

Comments: It has been a long time since being in the 39th but I do have some fond memories. We lived in shacks and my fellow airman knew my early bathroom habits and hid my shoes in February of 1954. Nature called and I could not find my shoes to go to the outdoor privey so I ran barefoot through ice pulled up in the ground to go. I failed to see the humor at that time but I can laugh now. Needless to say I did my #2 job in record time. Perhaps to be in records of Korea. Jerry K. Love

Keywords: I was a crew chief on #937 F86F and my pilot was a Marine Officer, Lt. Bob Lang. I would love to find out about him now.