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30 Messages - Newest to 24
Current Message 1 - August 2, 2006
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Entry: 58352
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Looking for Phil McIntosh

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Ruth and C.J. Christ Sullivan wrote on 2006-08-02 20:30:01.0

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Current Message 2 - June 9, 2006
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Entry: 57586
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80th FBS Headhunters.

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Donald Peterson wrote on 2006-06-09 20:58:22.0

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Kadena AB Okinawa Sept. 1955. - March. 1957.

We had the F-84G.

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Current Message 3 - January 26, 2006
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Entry: 55409
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Looking for Zachary T Nicholas

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Robbie Lucas wrote on 2006-01-26 08:20:00.0

Comments: I'm trying to locate Zachary T. Nicholas. He was stationed with my dad in Amarillo and went to Korea and served in the 80th Fighter Bomber Wing. I believe they were both mechanics. He was the best man for my parents, and my dad is wanting to get in touch with him. After they returned my dad went to Alabama and I believe Zachary went to Georgia. My dad's name is Jack (or Jackie) Dowd. Thank you for any information.

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Current Message 4 - November 22, 2004
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Entry: 47021
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looking for information

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Linda Horton wrote on 2004-11-22 11:16:12.0

Comments: Looking for information on Ronald Arle Ganoung. He was a passenger with my Uncle 1st. Lt. Kenneth Paul Tallant. Their plane took off from Suwon Air Base, K-13 and crashed 15 miles NW of Kochang, Korea. Both were killed.

Keywords: Ferry flight to Itazuke Air Base, Japan T-33 / 49-965. Date of Accident May 18, 1953.

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Current Message 5 - April 19, 2004
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Entry: 42447
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Maj. Charles Loring

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KEVIN G. Quinn wrote on 2004-04-19 18:27:28.0

Comments: I am writing a book about the Autumn, 1952 hill battles in the Iron Triangle. My father was a rifle platoon leader in the 31st Infantry Regiment and fought in the battle of Triangle Hill from October 14 to 16, 1952. I am interested in speaking with members of the 80th FB Squadron who recall flying on missions to this area and during the October/November 1952 timeframe. Maj. Charles Loring of the Squadron was killed in action in late November, 1952 during a bombing mission and was later awarded the Medal of Honor. I have interviewed over 100 veterans of the battle to date and have been working on this book for over 4 years. I have a publisher lined up and hope to get the book finished this year. I want to make sure that I do a good job integrating in to the story accounts of the air strikes on these hills and close air support of the infantry in these battles and would appreciate hearing from you. Thanks very much and God Bless. Kevin Quinn

Keywords: Sniper Ridge, Triangle Hill(Hill 598 and Hill Jane Russell), Papasan (Hill 1062) White Horse Mountain, Kumwha, Chorwon

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Current Message 6 - April 19, 2004
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Entry: 42446
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Maj. Charles Loring

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KEVIN G. Quinn wrote on 2004-04-19 18:23:57.0

Comments: I am writing a book about the Autumn, 1952 hill battles in the Iron Triangle. My father was a rifle platoon leader in the 31st Infantry Regiment and fought in the battle of Triangle Hill from October 14 to 16, 1952. I am interested in speaking with members of the 80th FB Squadron who recall flying on missions to this area and during the October/November 1952 timeframe. Maj. Charles Loring of the Squadron was killed in action in late November, 1952 during a bombing mission and was later awarded the Medal of Honor. I have interviewed over 100 veterans of the battle to date and have been working on this book for over 4 years. I have a publisher lined up and hope to get the book finished this year. I want to make sure that I do a good job integrating in to the story accounts of the air strikes on these hills and close air support of the infantry in these battles and would appreciate hearing from you. Thanks very much and God Bless. Kevin Quinn

Keywords: Sniper Ridge, Triangle Hill(Hill 598 and Hill Jane Russell), Papasan (Hill 1062) White Horse Mountain, Kumwha, Chorwon

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Current Message 7 - September 11, 2003
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Entry: 36846
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Sherman L Coffin

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braxton bradford wrote on 2003-09-11 07:21:07.0

Comments: greetings. looking for info and/or picts of Maj Sherman Coffin. flew p-80's until changeover. best, braxton

Keywords: Sherman Coffin

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Current Message 8 - May 21, 2003
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Entry: 34305
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A/1 LOUIS S. BASURA 80TH FIGHTER BOMBER SQ

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Louis S. Basura wrote on 2003-05-21 19:44:37.0

Comments: Looking for anyone that was in the fire fight at the Bomb Dump. Lost 3 Airmen.

Keywords: Nickname; "WHOP" Has a stray mut dog named "DIPSHIT"

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Current Message 9 - March 1, 2003
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Entry: 32417
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LEE LAWSON wrote on 2003-03-01 12:06:59.0

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Current Message 10 - March 19, 2002
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Entry: 24080
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80th Ftr. Bmr.Reunion 2002

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Tommy logston wrote on 2002-03-19 17:09:52.0

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Current Message 11 - March 9, 2002
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Entry: 23806
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Reunion Information

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Tommy Logston wrote on 2002-03-09 18:35:17.0

Comments: Request information on next reunion. Would like to join your group.

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Current Message 12 - November 18, 2001
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Entry: 20768
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Searching for Family or Friends of MIAs

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RAYMOND (RAY) Sestak wrote on 2001-11-18 20:15:09.0

Comments: I would like to make contact with any family or friends of the following MIA’s that were assigned to the 80th Fighter Bomber squadron: 1st Lt. Lawrence B. Kelly, Louisville, KY, Maj. Charles J. Loring jr., Portland, ME, 1st Lt. Robert Lee Martin, Garrettsville, OH, 2nd Lt. Patrick J. McPherson, Sacramento, CA, Capt. Harry T. Sandlin, Riverside, CA, Capt. Werner F. Sieber, San Antonio, TX, 1st Lt. Willie J. Wall, Pensacola, FL. If you have any information on any of these men, please e-mail me at the address provided. Thank you very much. Ray Sestak

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Current Message 13 - September 28, 2001
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Entry: 19633
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Roberts, 1st Lt. James Richard

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RAYMOND (RAY) Sestak wrote on 2001-09-28 04:41:37.0

Comments: I am looking for any information on family or friends of James Roberts. My purpose is to put the family in touch with the appropriate USAF office to receive MIA updates and DNA testing information. I would appreciate receiving any information that may help. Thank you.

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Current Message 14 - September 8, 2001
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Entry: 19301
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lee clever wrote on 2001-09-08 11:16:08.0

Comments: 1353ve

Keywords: I would like to hear from anyone who served in 80th FBS at Itazuke AFB Japan during !!-1-56 thru 6-1-57 I need verification of participation in A-test Call Collect (813)759-1106

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Current Message 15 - September 8, 2001
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Entry: 19300
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80th FBS Itazuke AFB 1956-1957

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lee clever wrote on 2001-09-08 11:09:47.0

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Current Message 16 - September 6, 2001
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Entry: 19243
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airman who served during l951 and l952

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NICK MASSARI wrote on 2001-09-06 12:45:07.0

Comments: would like to contact anyone who served with the 8th medical group during the years of l951-l952 and l953 8th fighter bomber wing.

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Current Message 17 - August 22, 2001
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Entry: 18889
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A/1 LOUIS S. BASURA K-14

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LOUIS S. Basura wrote on 2001-08-22 20:55:37.0

Comments: Looking for an Old Buddie, Frank Mowser. Would also like to hear from anyone stationed in Suwon in October 1952-53.

Keywords: 80th Fighter Bomber Unit/ Base in Suwon 1952-53

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Current Message 18 - July 11, 2001
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Entry: 17904
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Search for 80th FBS

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Lee Clever wrote on 2001-07-11 09:11:31.0

Comments: Any person serving during Nov. 1956 to June 1957 with the 80th FBS in Japan at the Itazuke air base, please contact me.

Keywords: 80th FBS in Japan, Itazuke air base, November 1956 to June 1957

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Current Message 19 - March 27, 2001
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Entry: 15658
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ELLERY VOGE wrote on 2001-03-27 21:32:24.0

Comments: THE 80TH FIGHTER SQDN "HEADHUNTER ASSOC." IS PRODUCING A MEMORIAL ROSTER OF ALL LOSSES-1942 TO PRESENT. IF ANYONE READING THIS MSG HAS INFORMATION THAT THEY FEEL SHOULD BELONG IN SUCH A ROSTER PLEASE CONTACT ME. I WILL ALSO SHARE WITH ANYONE THE INFORMATION I HAVE. MY ADDRESS IS 925 ASH DR., LAYTON, UT 84404. MY EMAIL-elleryvoge@hotmail.com

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Current Message 20 - July 23, 2000
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Entry: 10554
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1st. Lt. Kenneth Paul Tallant

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Linda Horton wrote on 2000-07-23 14:47:29.0

Comments: Trying to locate Frank Klass. My Uncle Kenneth Tallant talks about him in his letters. Any information would be appreciated. I have many pictures of Kenny and other airforce buddies. I've talked to a few of you who knew Kenny. His sister Sharon Livengood is also looking for information.

Keywords: 80th. fighter bomber unit. Suwon. Base k-13

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Current Message 21 - July 22, 2000
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Entry: 10538
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looking for information on Lt. Kenneth Tallant, killed May 18th 1953 near Suwan Korea

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sharon livengood wrote on 2000-07-22 18:31:15.0

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Current Message 22 - May 30, 2000
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Entry: 9056
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PATRICK J.C. MCPHERSON

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Karen Julian wrote on 2000-05-30 20:42:27.0

Comments: I'm looking for anyone who may have known my uncle and can provide any information on his death on Sep 28, 1952. His sisters have have very little information and I am trying to get a marker in his honor since his body was never recovered and no military honors have ever been done. Any information would help. Thanks!

Keywords: 80th Fighter Bomber Squadron

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Current Message 23 - January 29, 2000
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Entry: 6515
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8th Ffighter Bomber Wing Reunion

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THOMAS (TOM) Slee wrote on 2000-01-29 02:40:10.0

Comments: 80TH FBS

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Current Message 24 - December 16, 1999
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Entry: 5663
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80TH. FRT BMB SQDRN 1950-52

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MENSON BYRD wrote on 1999-12-16 16:05:57.0

Comments: WITH 35TH AT FIRST DAY THEN 80TH.FOR OVER A YEAR AT K14 ,K2, A LITTLE TIME AT NORTH KOREA CAPTAL TO GET A DOWN AIR CRAFT

Keywords: 35TH. FTR.SQ. 80TH.FTR.SQ. PENCE,COLTHARP,ROBERTSON GIBSON .

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80th Fighter Bomber Sq - USAF

Headhunters Association

80th Fighter Squadron "Headhunters" (WWII to present)
	Col Jay E. Riedel
	905 Arapaho Ct.
	Columbus, GA 31904-1242
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Headhunters

On Sat, 25 Jan 1997
Dale Walker walkdale@interl.net  wrote:
736 Hazelhurst Circle
Keokuk, 	IA 52632

I was in 80th Fighter Bomber Squadron (Headhunters) June 1950 
to Feb. 1952.  Would enjoy hearing from anyone.

Just a little about Headhunters.  We were at Itazuke Air Base, Fukuoka, 
Japan, when the war started. We flew missions out of there for a 
short time before going to Korea-K-l4 or Kimpo Air Base.

Our Commanding Officer was one of the very first airmen killed in 
the War. He was Major Amos L. Sluder.
I understand there is a Memorial Section in The Air Force Museum at 
Dayton,Ohio, honoring  Major Sluder and the 80th Ftr Bmr Sq.

In your page of Air Force Units, under heading of 80th Ftr Bmr Sq, 
you will find JayBirdOne, or Colonel Reidel. He is the head of the 
Headhunters and can give you the entire history.

We have a Headhunters Orginization which is really something.

Dale

May 8 to 20th 1952

On Thu, 26 Mar 1998 
Joanne Coffee-Benderman wrote:

304 N. East St.
Bunker Hill, IL 62014

Telephone: 618 585-3807
Fax: 618 585-3097

I am very happy to have found this.  I am searching for information on a
newspaper article that I heard about in regard to the whereabouts of
some family members of the pow/mia's   My brother was a Lt. in the Air
Force (pilot) and he was killed on May 8th, 1952.

From KWP: Lt. Robert George Coffee was on a mission with napalm
bomb attached. In a telco with Mrs. Benderman she indicated that a pilot
Sid Yahn saw the plane take a hit and explode.

Any information by former unit mates will be most appreciated. Lt.
Coffee hailed from Taft, California.

Michael J. Adams - 80FBS

On Mon, 4 May 1998
Skeet Vaughan Email address wrote:

Ted:
Thanks for the e-mail. Randy Pressley is our contact so I don't have any

As far as I can determine Michael J. Adams was a member of 52G class and
was also a member of the 80th FBS where he flew 49 combat missions in
Korea.

He was later killed during the X-15 test flight program on November 15,
1967. He was one of the early astronauts because he had flown to an
altitude of more than 50 miles above the earth's surface( an Air Force
Requirement to be awarded Astronaut Wings)

Skeet

1st. Lt. Kenneth Paul Tallant

On Fri, 4 Sep 1998 
Greg Email address wrote:

I am looking for any information on my Uncle 1st. Lt. Kenneth Paul 
Tallant Stationed at Suwon Korea - died May 18, 1953. 80th. Fighter 
bomber sq.

Would like to know how he actually died and if anyone remembers him?

Were told his plane crashed into a mountain/MIA for 2 days.(Where,Why.)
Base K-13 (A02224125).  Flew F-80's and F-86's.

Maybe you can point  me in the correct direction.

Thank you for all you do with The Korean War Project.

Linda Marie

HQ Section

On Thu, 24 Sep 1998
james e. busby Email address wrote:

I was at Itazuke during the period December l952 - December l954.
Itazuke has always had a very special meaning and I met lots of
special friends there.

I was assigned to Hq 6l60th ABW until July 53 and then was transferred
to the 8th FTR BMR WING and the 8th FBW Hq Sq Section.

Would love to hear from anyone from the Itazuke era 52-54.

Sincerely,

J E Busby,
SMSgt, USAF (Ret)