Warbird Information Exchange

Here are some photos of the 36th FBS in Korea in 1950s.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dsAO_i7t ... re=related

They flew the F-86F Sabre into battle making a name for themselves.

It is good to see over last 10years a gradual recognition by public that the 3 years Korean War, wasnt a Police Action but a full scale war and many paid the ultimate price.

My grandfather who served with 3 RAR (Australian Army) is only alive due to at times his unit getting.... close air support in many battles they fought in. Artillery helped ( to be blunt - it slaughtered at times human waves from the NK and Chincoms) and so did hand to hand fighting to a lesser extent but air support did save many lives - thus making important contributions to the saving of South Korean and many other soldiers lives.

Korean era warbirds are growing in number each few years. Australia is home to a few.

We are very lucky to have 2 x A-26 Invader warbirds in Australia.

We have a A-26 Invader undergoing long term restoration in Australia into a hopeful Korean warbird scheme. It certainly will be unique, the other A-26 Invader also in Australia is under going restoration into a WW2 scheme i am lead to believe at this stage.

We have a P-51 Mustang in 77 Sqn colours and a Meteor F.8 jet in Korean Mig Killer colours - both are honoring 77sqn RAAF service in Korea.

Vietnam era is slowing growing as well but that is another post.

Phil

Jeez. Thanks. Anyone touched by this clip would love "The Hunters" and "Burning The Days", both by James Salter. It doesn't get any better than these reads.