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Pages in category "United States Air Force personnel of the Korean War" The following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 274 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
United States Air Force personnel of the Korean War (1 C, 275 P) American military personnel killed in the Korean War (120 P) United States Army personnel of the Korean War (1,000 P)
The Korean War (25 June 1950 – 27 July 1953) was significant in the fact that it was the first war in which the newly independent United States Air Force was involved. It was the first time U.S. jet aircraft entered into battle.
American Korean War bomber pilots (20 P) Pages in category "American Korean War pilots" ... Charles J. Adams (U.S. Air Force general) Michael J. Adams; James R. Allen;
The 22nd Crash Rescue Boat Squadron (22nd CRBS) was a U.S. Air Force combat search and rescue unit formed during the Korean War.While its original task was ocean rescue of downed pilots, its speedy and well-armed boats soon became prime vehicles for inserting spies, espionage agents, and sabotage parties into enemy territory for the 6004th Air Intelligence Service Squadron.
Retired U.S. Air Force Col. Donell "Don" Mathews of Suntree flew 43 combat missions during the Korean War as a navigator aboard B-26 Invader bombers.
Tactical Air Control Parties (TACP) consisted of a FAC and radio personnel, while an Air Liaison Officer (ALO) advised the ground commander. The commander of the Fifth Air Force, General Edward J. Timberlake used jeep based TACPs during the Korean War, while the Canadians used Air Contact Teams.
The United States Air Force in South Korea is composed of units assigned to Pacific Air Forces Seventh Air Force.The mission of the personnel, equipment and aircraft is to deter, protect and defend the Republic of Korea from attack from the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) or more commonly known as North Korea.