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Entry: 81555 58TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING	SAW MARILYN AT K-2 AFB IN 1953
ANTHONY J. ADOLFI wrote on December 30, 2011 CITY AND STATE: SCOTTSDALE AZ UNIT: 58TH FIGHTER BOMBER SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN Comments: Staff writer and editor of The Thunderjet Express which we published every two weeks on K-2 AFB. We distributed it to about 10,000 military personal in and around the base. I was there from 1953 to 1954. Keywords:

Entry: 81489 58TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING	INFO ON PICTURES OF SOUTH KOREA ALSO DUKES DRILL TEAM
TED SZABO wrote on December 27, 2011 CITY AND STATE: LORAIN OH UNIT: 58TH FMS SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 81211 58TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING	LOOKING FOR INFO ON 58 FBW PILOT
OMAR ORTIZ wrote on November 30, 2011 CITY AND STATE: LA MIRADA CA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: Good day, I'm looking for some information on the father of a friend of mine. His name was 1st LT John C. Bidwell. He won the Air Medal while flying F-84s in the 58th FBW under Col. John S. Loisel. If anyone flew with him or served with him in Korea, would you please be so kind as to contact me? Regards, -O. Ortiz Keywords: 1st, 1st Lt, first, first lieutenant, Bidwell, Col, Colonel, Loisel, Air Medal, Thunderjet, F-84, July, 1953

Entry: 78846 58TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING	FIGHTING 69TH PATCH
LARRY LAMI wrote on May 7, 2011 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: 69TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQ / 58TH FBWG SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN Comments: I was in the 69th FBSq 56-57.I had the Sq patch ( fighting 69th) and the 58th FBWg patch. They were taken some where along the way and I am hoping to find someone who has one or both of these patches that they would be willing to part with. I am willing to pay for them. thank you. Keywords: K-55, F-86F

Entry: 77738 58TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING
RONALD WAKEFIELD wrote on February 5, 2011 CITY AND STATE: LAYTON UT UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN Comments: Keywords: 58th FMS Korea 1955-1966

Entry: 76303 58TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING	SUCESS AT LAST
LARRY LUNTZ SR. wrote on October 1, 2010 CITY AND STATE: LAKE ISABELLA CA UNIT: 58TH FTR. BMR. SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN Comments: I want to thank you people running this web.site and to tell you keep up the good work. I had finally decided I wouldn't find my friend until the next life and all of a sudden here comes the big surprise. Thanks again for all you do! Keywords: I had listed an inquiry about locating a friend from Korea on your Web. Someone doing genealogy knew the person and notified them. I can't tell you how great it is finding a long lost friend still breathing. He has pictures of our k-55 base, what it did to my memory I had forgotten so many things. The pictures sure helped.

Entry: 70693 58TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING	LOOKING FOR INFORMATION
KAELAN ANDERSON wrote on June 24, 2009 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My uncle was attached to the 58th Fighter Bomber Wing and also 1708 Ferrying Wing Kelly AFB. He crashed at Edwards AFB Jan 10,1956 while flying an F100 Super Sabre. His name was Lt. Bart (Barty) Ray Brooks. Any information would be appreciated. Thanks Keywords:

Entry: 69329 58TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING	CRASH RESCUE K-2 TAEGU
BRENDAN MEEHAN wrote on March 2, 2009 CITY AND STATE: ARVADA CO UNIT: 58TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING/CRASH RESCUE SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN Comments: Anybody on K-2 during 1953/54? Who took my watch? Keywords:

Entry: 67787 58TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING	WILLIAM
TIFFANY TROXCLAIR wrote on November 10, 2008 CITY AND STATE: LITTLE ELM TX UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My dad William "Bill" Crawford was in Korea 1956-1957. He passed away in 1996. Growing up he never really talked about his time in Korea. We know it was bad because oof the nightmares he used to have. When my mom passed away in 1999 I packed up the belongings including pictures. Well I was going through the pictures recently and found a whole shoebox full of pictures from Korea. I am looking for anyone who can fill in some information on this time in my dad's life. Here are 2 emails to contact me ttroxclair@leisd.ws or tiffanytrox@yahoo.com. I am looking forward to any information. Keywords: 58th Supply Squadron

Entry: 65115 58TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING	LOOK FOR A/C 2C BUD CUNNINGHAM
ROBERT (BOB GERRING wrote on April 6, 2008 CITY AND STATE: RIVIERA BEACH FL UNIT: BASE HOSPITAL SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN Comments: Keywords: STATIONED THERE 1955 AND 56

Entry: 64358 58TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING	10TH LAISON SQD-L 20 PLAINES 1954-55
LARRY KLOSE SR. wrote on February 18, 2008 CITY AND STATE: BELLE PLAINE MN UNIT: 10 TH LAISON SQD SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN Comments: Keywords: great partys in barracks,remmber leon and baby blanketlots of volley ball.

Entry: 64357 58TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING	10TH LAISON SQD-L 20 PLAINES 1954-55
LARRY KLOSE SR. wrote on February 18, 2008 CITY AND STATE: BELLE PLAINE MN UNIT: 10 TH LAISON SQD SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN Comments: Keywords: great partys in barracks,remmber leon and baby blanketlots of volley ball.

Entry: 56561 58TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING	58 FLD MAINT SQUADRON, K55
WALLACE YOUNG wrote on April 6, 2006 CITY AND STATE: WOOD CREEK CIRCLE CO UNIT: 58TH FIELD MAINTENANCE SQUADRON SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN Comments: I was stationed at Osan AB from Sep 57 to Jul 58 and was assigned to the 58 FMS with duty in the Orderly Rm as unit mail clerk. Our 1st Sgt was MSgt Armstrong. Myself and Amn J Graham worked for SSgt Bill Bayless. Anyone there at that time will remember Hill 180 and the MSR off base. also when the large base supply warehouse burned down on a night in Nov 57. Also rember the B Hope show there on Xmas 57. It was held in our hanger and we had front row seats. would like to hear from anyone stationed there at that time. TSgt Wallace Young, USAF, Ret Keywords: Osan AB, Sep 57 to Jul 58

Entry: 55048 58TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING	FRIENDS NAME E-MAILSTHAT ERE THER R
BILL CECIL wrote on January 7, 2006 CITY AND STATE: GERMANTOWN TN UNIT: AACS SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 53423 58TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING	58TH FTR BMR WG - 1952-1953
RAY KENERLEY wrote on October 4, 2005 CITY AND STATE: BIRMINGHAM AL UNIT: 69TH FTR. BMR. SQ., 58TH FTR. BMR. WG. APO970 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN Comments: I was in the 69th Ftr Bmr Sq, 58th Ftr Bmr Wg, Orderly Room, Major Benjamin Atwood, CO, doing Officers Records from 16 Oct 52 until 7:00 pm the night before the PEACE was signed at 10:00 am the next day. My MOT was 6 Aug 53. I would like to hear from any and all of the following friends I made while there: Richard E. Asa, Jr., Warren J. Costello, Leland A. Davis, Ralph M. Dixon, Bradley E. Dudley, William B. Fessenden, James N. Gorman, James F. Holloway, Floyd A. Linbaugh,n William F. Palmer and Jerome W. Schmidt...THANKS Keywords: F84G Thunder Jet, K-2 AB, Tague 1952-1953

Entry: 51837 58TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING	K-55 , 58TH CES
JOE COUGHLIN wrote on July 4, 2005 CITY AND STATE: COLORADO SPRINGS CO UNIT: 58TH CES, K-55, AUGUST '55 TO JAN. '56 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN Comments: K-55, 08.'55 to 01. '56, 58th CES. Worked in the big power plant on base. Quonset hut was 1st from flight line road, and across the street from Airmens club. Keywords:

Entry: 50241 58TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING	2005 REUNION
HENRY WILDASIN wrote on April 18, 2005 CITY AND STATE: DOVER PA UNIT: 58TH HEDRONSEC SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: 58th Fighter Association, Inc. 2005 Reunion in Washington D.C. area June 15 2005-June 20, 2005. Will include visit to the WWII, Korean, and Veit Nam Memorials, also Unknown Soldier Tomb ceremony, and annual Memorial service in Christ Church in Old Towne Alexandria. For information Contact: J. Kupferer 2050 Bono Road New Albany, Indiana 47150 E-Mail jkupfere@iglou.com Phone 812-945-7649 Come out and join in with one of the greatest groups of people you will ever know. Keywords:

Entry: 48373 58TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING	HERBERT L. RAGSDALE
KIRBY RAGSDALE wrote on January 24, 2005 CITY AND STATE: GRANTS PASS OR UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: looking for anyone that knew or served with my dad, not sure what outfit he flew with. all I know is he was in korea and at one time was an advisor to the south koreans on how to fly jets of some type. any info would be greatly appreciated. thanks for your time. I do have a vase from korea that says 10th ftr wing ROKA 1958 Keywords:

Entry: 48304 58TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING	58TH SUPPLY SQUADRON AT ITAZUKE
ALBERT DAMICO wrote on January 21, 2005 CITY AND STATE: SAN ANTONIO TX UNIT: 58TH SUPPLY SQUADRON SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: As a member of the 58th Supply Squadron, we supplied aircraft and general supplies for the 58th FBW making frequent trips to Taegue {K2}from Itazuke. I served as warehouse officer and personnel officer for the 58th Air Base Group. I was in combat as Group Radar Navigator for several groups in the 8th Air Force in 1944 but was removed from fly status due to disablement. Enjoyed my time with the 58th and would like to join in for any reunions in the future. Keywords: F-84 and F-86 aircraft parts at Itazuke

Entry: 48193 58TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING	1954 TO1955 K-2 AND K-55
CARL BROWN wrote on January 16, 2005 CITY AND STATE: TUCSON AZ UNIT: 311 F.B.S SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: would like to fine carlton connor or any one that may remember me. Keywords: 58th F.B.W

Entry: 47661 58TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING	I WAS IN THE MEDICS AT K-55
CARL BASUINO wrote on December 23, 2004 CITY AND STATE: SAN LEANDRO CA UNIT: I REALLY DONT REMEMBER BUT WILL LOOK SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Keywords: I was a memeber of the old drill team called the Dukes stationed at k-55 it was from the medical Sq. there I do have some slide of the unit also many slides of K-55 and the villages

Entry: 47168 58TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING	58TH FB WING - HQ SQ.
JOHN ANDERSON wrote on November 29, 2004 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: HQ SQUADRON - 58TH FB WG SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Chief Clerk assigned to to Materiel Section Wg HQ, (Lt Col Elton Engelman, Major Montgomery, Sgt. Jack Matlock etc.) Looking for Richard Madden from Pa. Keywords:

Entry: 46535 58TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING	ITAZUKE DETACHMENT 58 FBW
RAYMOND (RAY) CORTI wrote on October 28, 2004 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I was a crew chief in the Minor repair engine shop on the strip 52 and 53 for the 58 FBW.Looking for old friends Keywords: Engine burning turning Works

Entry: 46084 58TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING	LOOKING FOR MY FRIEND
LARRY LUNTZ wrote on September 29, 2004 CITY AND STATE: LAKE ISABELLA CA UNIT: 58TH FTR BMR. GP. SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I'm looking for a George Wakefield,George and I were at K-55 early 54 to 55. George was a parachute rigger, I would help rig,parachutes when he became over whelmed. He never told me about signing a little book that went with the chute,I recieved a couple of 5ths from the pilots when their parachutes opened. I will never forget how cold it was, those oil stoves in the huts would blow up ever so often. Man what a mess. standing guard on the flight line at night was miserable,until I went to Japan on R and R and got some pocket warners. Lots of cold, smelly memories. Keywords: George Wakefield K-55 58th Ftr. Bmr.Grp.

Entry: 44425 58TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING	CLOSURE FOR WIDOW
BILL GRAY wrote on July 12, 2004 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: 311TH FIGHTER-BOMBER SQUADRON SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FRIEND OF VETERAN Comments: Hi, It is always so amazing and so awesome to watch a situation unfold, knowing that you are experiencing God's hand at work. Since September 2003, I have been involved in just that kind of situation. And there is no doubt in my mind that God has orchestrated everything that has happened in the last several years. In 1956-57, I was in the Air Force, stationed at Osan AFB (K55), Korea, in the 311th Fighter-Bomber Squadron, 58th Fighter-Bomber Wing, 5th Air Force. I was an enlisted man, working in the Radar/Fire Control Sighting System Section. There was a pilot, Lt. Bob Ford, whom I admired very much. On March 11, 1957, Lt. Ford was killed in an F-86F fighter aircraft crash. That day also was my mother's 40th birthday. Most of the enlisted men and officers who were at Osan during that one year period, I have forgotten. I can see many faces; I can remember some names. However, because I admired Lt. Bob Ford so much, I have always had vivid memories of him. Many time over the 48 years which have passed since his death; when talking with friends about my time in Korea, I always have told them about Bob Ford, because I recall him so fondly. On September 11, 2003, about 3:00 AM, I was checking my e-mails and getting ready to sleep. One e-mail had a link to the Korean War Project web site. Since I was in Korea around that time, I was curious. I went to the Korean War Project web site, found my unit, and started reading messages left there over the years by others who were in the 311th FBS. At this point, I was just scanning the messages, because I wanted to get in bed. Then, like a thunderbolt --- a name jumped out at me. It was a message about Lt. Bob Ford. The message read: HEADER: 1 /Lt. Robert A. Ford, Jr KIA NAME: Elizabeth (Libby) Ford COMMENTS: 1/Lt. Robert A. Ford, Jr. was killed in Korea on March 11, 1957 after being extended over in Korea longer than he was supposed to serve due to the fact that he had been accepted to attend the University of Illinois to get his Masters Degree. They didn't know what to do with him before school started so they held him over there longer than he should have been there; consequently he was killed because of a faulty plane he was flying. Her message was posted on September 11, 1999 --- I found it on September 11, 2003 --- four years to the day after she posted it. God brought me together with Libby Ford --- after almost 50 years. I truly believe this happened because He wants Libby Ford to have closure. And I will do everything in my power to honor the task God has given me. Let me give you a short history lesson. In 1950, the North Koreans attacked South Korea, an American ally. President Truman sent American troops to Korea to help our South Korean allies. The president could send troops if he called it a "police action" --- not a war. This way he did not have to go to congress for approval. This "war that was not a war" continued from 1950 to 1953, when a "cease fire" was signed. However, no peace treaty was ever signed; so technically we were still at war; only sitting under a so called "cease fire." To this day, no peace treaty has ever been signed with North Korea. So, technically, the Korean War is still an active war; only sitting under a cease fire. And we all know how binding a "cease fire" is --- one little flare, and boom, you are shooting again. In 1956-57, when Lt. Bob Ford and I were in Korea, there was a definite probability of the war flaring up again. Because of this, everyone in Korea at that time was in a potential war situation. So, we, and especially our pilots, took the responsibility of being prepared and ready to heart. When our pilots went up in a simulated bombing or dogfight exercise; they knew that the next exercise might just be for real. This was the situation we lived under at that time. So, technically, when Lt. Bob Ford was killed on March 11, 1957 --- America was still at war with North Korea. When the Korean War Memorial was being planned; Libby Ford, Bob Ford's widow, sent a request to have Bob Ford's name included on the memorial. She was refused, because Lt. Ford had not been killed between 1950 and 1953, the day of the cease fire. Libby Ford was devastated. This was the culmination of 47 years of frustration for this widow of one of our fallen warriors. When Bobby's death occurred, Libby received a letter from Washington DC giving her one explanation; and later another from Korea giving a different explanation. She was confused, grieving, and angry. They sent home 30 pounds of a 220 pound man in a body bad, for burial. This was all she had left of the man she loved, the father of her two children; the man who had gone to Korea to serve his country. Over the years, she has attempted to get a full report on Lt. Bob Ford's death. After about 20 years, she finally was able to get a copy of a censored report --- with many pages missing and many areas blacked out --- even Bobby's date of birth, as though this was a big military secret. Libby was frustrated and angry. She had lost the one man she would ever love, the father of her two small children, and, even after 20 years, still could not get a complete report from the U.S. government telling her what really happened. The rejection by the Korean War Memorial was the final straw. Out of total frustration, Libby posted the message above on the Korean War Project web site. At least Bob Ford would have this one small memorial; because no one else, especially the government he died serving, cared. It was at this point that God brought Libby Ford and me together. Four years, to the day, after Libby posted her memorial, I found it, and the next morning I called her. I introduced myself and told her of my memories of Bob. She asked if I would write my memories for her, for Bobby's children, for Bobby's grandchildren, and for Bobby's family. I told her I would, but, had no idea where to start. The next day, I sent out e-mail inquiries. The very next day, I received an early morning call from Kirtland AFB, New Mexico. The gentleman told me that my message had been sent to him from Maxwell AFB, Alabama. This man sent the accident report to Libby and me. It was still censored and blacked out --- after almost 50 years. I really don't think that after all that time there is any security problems or risks, national or otherwise. Yet, the Air Force still refused to send a complete, uncensored report to Libby. And the photos they sent are seventh level xerox copies of xerox copies --- virtually useless. You and I both know that these record still exist, in original form, in either hard copy or on film. But, the Air Force still will not release copies of uncensored originals. After months of communications, we received a letter from an Air Force Colonel at Kirtland AFB, telling us that this was all the regulations said he had to send. And if we wanted to get more information, we should write to the Secretary of the Air Force at the Pentagon. Now, at this point, most people would just give up. Which is what the Colonel was counting on. But, Libby has gone through almost 50 years of wondering, frustration, and grief, never remarrying; always cherishing the memory of Bobby. This was not the time to give up. So, we wrote a letter to the Honorable James G. Roche, Secretary of the Air Force, Headquarters US Air Force, Washington DC, and waited. Several months later, we received another letter from that same Air Force Colonel at Kirtland AFB in New Mexico, responding in the same tone, for the Honorable James G. Roche. In other words, telling us to stuff it. The Honorable James G. Roche had just forwarded our letter to this Colonel, which did not care to help us in the first place, for him to do whatever he wanted. In other words, Libby and I had been caught in one of the Air Force "Catch 22" situations. Well, my Friend, we will not stuff it. Over the last six months I have been building a Lt. Bob Ford Memorial web site on the internet. Now that it is almost finished, we intend to take our case higher. If going higher in our government than the Honorable James G. Roche will not get a full report and some closure for Libby; then we will take our case to a higher court --- the people of the United States. We will send letters to Oprah, we will send letters to news anchors, we will send letters to anyone who will listen --- asking why America is making so much effort to honor military men and women killed and wounded in Iraq and Afghanistan --- but, refuses to provide closure for the widow of a Warrior who fell almost 50 years ago. I invite you to visit the Lt. Bob Ford Memorial web site. The latest pages I have just finished are LIFE IN THE 311th FIGHTER-BOMBER SQUADRON, OSAN AFB (K55), KOREA -- 1956-57 -- PARTs 1, 2, 3 --- my memories of that year. For those of you who were in Korea, before or after that year; this will most likely bring back many memories. I have included as many photos as I could find to add more depth to the memoirs. Now, click on this URL and learn more about an American hero: 1/Lt. Bob Ford Memorial Web Site: http://www.ourchurch.com/member/h/HE-GAVE-ALL I will appreciate any thoughts or feedback you might have. God bless, have a wonderful day, Bill Gray Keywords: 311th FBS, 58th FBW, Osan AFB (K55)

Entry: 44112 58TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING	REUNION - 2005
BEN I. SOWASKE wrote on June 28, 2004 CITY AND STATE: MADISON WI UNIT: 430TH FTR.-BMB. SQD. SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I am looking for people who were members of the 58th Wing for reunion notification. Keywords: Republic 84 Thunderjets

Entry: 43036 58TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING	69TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING K-2 KOREA 1953
WENDELL RYAN wrote on May 14, 2004 CITY AND STATE: CHANDLER TX UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I had a friend by the name of Myers home town Oxford ,Miss. he was sgt in Flight operations.1n 1953. We went on R/R together to Tokyo.Anyone knowing his where abouts ,please let me know . Keywords: was photo man loading and unloading gun cameras having it processed and indexed for pilots.

Entry: 42941 58TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING	ATTEMPT TO LOCATE
CHARLES GRIFFIN wrote on May 10, 2004 CITY AND STATE: ABILENE TX UNIT: 311TH FBS SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I would like to corrospond with anyone who was assigned to the 311th FBS, Commanded by Lt. Col. William C. Davis from Sep 57 - Jun 58. I was on the flight line, flight Chief of "A" flight (F86's. While there we went TDY to Chie (spelled wrong) Formosa and to Bangkok, Thialand on a SETO exercise.I would like to know if Col. Davis is still living or anyone else that was in K-55 When I was . Thanks, Chuck Griffin Keywords: 311th FBS

Entry: 42078 58TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING	58TH FBW 1957-58
DON RINGLING wrote on April 2, 2004 CITY AND STATE: GREENSBURG PA UNIT: 58 FBW SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I just was looking over the list of guys that were at K-55 and in the 58th Fighter Bomber Wing before me. There has been a lot of changes over the years and there are a couple of sites with pictures of how the area looks today. I remember the hot stoves and cold days. And the high point was Bob Hope making his stop at K-55 around Christmas of 57. Thanks for the memories Don Keywords:

Entry: 41737 58TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING	K2 KOREA 1953
AARON BLOCK wrote on March 15, 2004 CITY AND STATE: LAKE FOREST CA UNIT: 311TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQUADRON SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I was crew chief F84 1953. Would like to contact anyone in Flight B or C of 311th FBS, 58th FBW Keywords: K2, 311th fbs, F84

Entry: 41252 58TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING	311TH FIGHTER-BOMBER SQUADRON LOGO AND/OR SIGN
BILL GRAY wrote on February 25, 2004 CITY AND STATE: RIVERSIDE CA UNIT: 311TH FBS, 58TH FBG SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: 311TH FIGHTER-BOMBER SQUADRON LOGO AND/OR SIGN Hi, I was in the 311th Fighter-Bomber Squadron in 1956-57. Our logo was a coiled snake made up of a belt of 50 cal. rounds. I have a copy of the logo before when it said just "311th Fighter Sq" --- but the one I am looking for is the later one which says "311th Fighter-Bomber Sq" Also, when I was at Osan (K55), there was a sign at the entry of our squadron area which had a large "311th" logo on it and the words "Home of the Sidewinders" or maybe "Home of the Fighting Sidewinders." If anyone has a photo of either or, preferably, both of these --- I will really appreciate having you e-mail me a copy. I am doing a memorial web site for a pilot, 1/Lt. Bob Ford, who was killed March 11, 1957 -- and these will add greatly to the web site. Really appreciate any help you can give. God bless, have a wonderful day, Bill Gray Riverside, CA Keywords: 311TH, Sidewinders, Osan (K55), 58TH FBG, Photo of 311TH Logo and/or Squadron Sign

Entry: 41012 58TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING	311TH FBS, K55 OSAN, 1956-57
BILL GRAY wrote on February 18, 2004 CITY AND STATE: RIVERSIDE CA UNIT: 311TH FIGHER-BOMBER SQUADRON SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Hi, My name is Bill Gray and I was in the 311th FBS at K55 Osan from April 1956 to April 1957. I was in the Radar/Fire Control section. On March 11, 1957, we had a pilot, 1/Lt. Bob Ford, killed in an F-86 crash. I always remembered him and, by the grace of God, I was put in touch with his widow about six months ago. I am now doing a memorial web site for him. It is not finished, but you might want to visit. I still want to add several pages: one with those of us who remember him sharing our thoughts and memories; another showing our wonderful living quarters, work areas, planes, and life at K55 and in Formosa. If you have any photos you might share it will be helpful. I have some, but can always use more. Below is that web site as well as my personal web sites: If you were in the 58th Fighter-Bomber Group, 311th FBS, 310 FBS, 69TH FBS, or any of our support squadrons who were with us in Korea and in Formosa; I would love to hear from you. God bless, have a wonderful day, Bill Gray Riverside, CA 1/Lt. Bob Ford Memorial Web Site: http://www.ourchurch.com/member/h/HE-GAVE-ALL Bill and Dory's Ministry Web Site: http://www.ourchurch.com/member/w/World_Christian Keywords: 311th FBS; OSAN,KOREA; FORMOSA, 58TH FBG, RADAR/FIRE CONTROL SECTION, F-86F, 1/Lt. Bob Ford

Entry: 40530 58TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING
LOUIE W. BERRYMAN wrote on February 3, 2004 CITY AND STATE: STANTON KY UNIT: 310TH FBS SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 40529 58TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING	18968
LOUIE W. BERRYMAN wrote on February 3, 2004 CITY AND STATE: STANTON KY UNIT: 3 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 37673 58TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING	MARILYN MONROE VISITS F-84 UNIT
ROBERT JOHNSTON wrote on October 20, 2003 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: I was hoping somebody could provide me with info concerning Marilyn Monroe's visit to a F-84 unit during a USO tour. I am interested in finding out about the pilot on the wing with Marilyn and the aircraft nose art. The nose art appears to be the name "Mountaineer"? and has a heavily worn picture of a cartoon caricature of an old mountain man. Any info would be appreciated. Keywords:

Entry: 37321 58TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING	NEED HELP
CHARLES L. SHREVES wrote on October 3, 2003 CITY AND STATE: VANCOUVER WA UNIT: 49TH AB SQD, 58TH FB WING SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I need Help. I have filed a claim PTSD. The VA turned my claim down because they could not verify the incident. I was assigned to base operations parking A/C I don't remember the exact date I think it was July or August of 52 when ether the 310th or 311th was taking off on a sorte to North Korea. They were using jato assist because of the heavy load. after the first 2 groups took off. The next grp was taking off when one of the planes exploded clutering the runway. If you have any recollection of this incident please contact me Keywords:

Entry: 36767 58TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING	58TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING
WALLACE CHIN wrote on September 7, 2003 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: 310TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQUADRON SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Wondering if anyone of the 58th Fighter Wing '52 to '53 remembers the rescue of Ivan Skinner(Monrovia, California) of the 310th FB Sq when he was shot down on a raid on the Wonsan oil complex on the east coast of Korea. He was lead man on the target, drew fire, and went down, squadron mates flew RESCAP till he was rescued. WC. Keywords:

Entry: 35037 58TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING	49TH AND 58TH FBG HQ SQDN K2
RICHARD E. (DICK) PREDMORE wrote on June 22, 2003 CITY AND STATE: FULTON TX UNIT: 49TH AND 58TH FBW SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Would like to hear from anyone who might have known me or was there at the same time 1952- Sep 53. I was in Hq Sq, Worked for Wing Adjutant (Lt Witt) and also worked in Statistical services Keywords: Col. Rogers was our Bse Commander

Entry: 33463 58TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING	TOPS IN BLUE PERFORMACE 26 SEP 1953
CAROL SUDY wrote on April 7, 2003 CITY AND STATE: SAN ANTONIO TX UNIT: HQ AF SERVICES AGENCY SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: I'm putting together a book about the Air Force Entertainment Group, called TOPS IN BLUE. They are celebrating their 50th Anniversary this year. If anyone happen to see their show in K-2 in Sep 1953, I would love to have some info on the morale effect of the show during the Korean War. Did the show lift morale? What was your impression of the show? etc. Keywords:

Entry: 32827 58TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING	SEARCHING FOR FRIENDS
HOWARD WAYNE ROBERSON wrote on March 16, 2003 CITY AND STATE: SIMSBORO LA UNIT: 58TH WING 69TH SQUADRON SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Would love to hear from James E. Huffman,pilot, A/C 827 A/C 077 Capt.Ingrassia also Pilot Lt. Shellhous from New Orleans. Also maint. personell. Ray Maloy-Virginia Fred Moller-CT. Also cc Dewey Carpenter Chester WV AC Also Major Ben Atwood our squd CO 1952 - 1953 All above personell were members of 69th Sqdn. Let me hear from you. Robbie Keywords:

Entry: 28081 58TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING	BOOK ON U.S. AIRPOWER IN KOREAN WAR
BILL GILBERT wrote on September 6, 2002 CITY AND STATE: ROCKVILLE MD UNIT: TECHNICAL TRAINING AIR FORCE HQ., GULFPORT, MISSIS SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: After my Air Force service, I returned to my job as a reporter for the Washington Post, then worked as a press secretary and public affairs director in Washington. Now I am a full-time author and am writing my 21st book, on the Air Force's most dramatic missions, to be published in August 2003. I am interested in talking to pilots and crew members on the raid over Pyongyang on Aug. 29, 1952, and the raid by the 58th Fighter-Bomber Wing over Toksan Dam on May 13, 1953. I need to hear from such veterans by Friday, Sept. 20. Thank you. Keywords: Four years in Air Force, 1951-1955, at Technical Training Air Force Headquarters, Gulfport, Mississippi.

Entry: 25779 58TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING	310TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQUADRON 1956
LEON HADLEY wrote on May 26, 2002 CITY AND STATE: SIOUX FALLS SD UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Just wondering if any one reading this was on K55 in 1956. I was a crewcheif on F86's. Keywords:

Entry: 24224 58TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING	6132 ND AC AND W SQ
IRVIN BROWN wrote on March 24, 2002 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: lOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO ASSIGNED TO 6132 AC and W SQ FROM 1950 TO 1952 Keywords:

Entry: 20628 58TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING	K-2 AIR BASE, TAEGU
RICHARD GAMEL wrote on November 14, 2001 CITY AND STATE: VENICE FL UNIT: 1248 AACS SQ SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: looking for guys there 54-56 Keywords:

Entry: 19618 58TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING	I WAS THERE
THEODORE L. (TED) FUSARO wrote on September 26, 2001 CITY AND STATE: COCOA BEACH FL UNIT: 58TH M-S GRP, 58TH FTR BMR WG SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Served as Personnel Sgt from 6/52 to 7/53. Col Haase was CO. Col. Warford was Wing Commander. Great bunch of guys in tent 2115 at Itazuke. Alsdo spent time at K-2. Would love to hear from others. Keywords:

Entry: 18968 58TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING
CLYDE SHIPMAN wrote on August 26, 2001 CITY AND STATE: NEW AUBURN WI UNIT: 310TH FTR BOMBER SQD CREW CHEIF ACFT 305 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 18910 58TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING	WAS IN KOREA, L951 TO L953 WITH THE 49TH FIGHTER WING.
PETE FLOYD wrote on August 23, 2001 CITY AND STATE: STAUNTON VA UNIT: 49TH BOMBER WING, 5TH AIR FORCE. SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: i hope one of my friends, would contact me. to talk about old times in teague, korea. pete Keywords: air police squad. was the payroll clerk and general office work.

Entry: 18895 58TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING	LOOKING FOR K-2 1953
BILLY REED wrote on August 23, 2001 CITY AND STATE: JOHNSTON CITY IL UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Flight Chief ("B" flight-430th Ftr.-Bmr.) Keywords:

Entry: 18133 58TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING	KOREA K-2 1953
WENDELL RYAN wrote on July 21, 2001 CITY AND STATE: CHANDLER TX UNIT: 69TH SQUADRON %8TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: F84's Keywords:

Entry: 18131 58TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING	58TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING KOREA 19953
WENDELL RYAN wrote on July 21, 2001 CITY AND STATE: CHANDLER TX UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Was by far the coldest place I was ever in. I've seen it at -40 degrees.At times when coming in from the flight line ice would be on my arms and would go crunch when bent my arms. we could fly more sorties in the winter than summer because skys were more clear in the winter. Keywords: 58th Fighter Bomber Wing 69th Squadron K-2 Korea 1953

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