"Aces of The Eighth" by Jack Fellows

Headhunter Headlines 1 February 2014

Here’s the 1 Feb 14 newsletter.  Simply click on the link to open the newsletter in PDF format. Highlights from this edition include a great bio of Ben Byland, Nicholas Zinni’s obituary, and a reprint of an “Air Force” article by Lt John Robertson describing his time as a FAC-A in Korea.

Headhunter Headlines 1 November 2013

Here’s the link to the 1 Nov 13 newsletter.  Simply click on the date and it will open in PDF format. Highlights of this edition include a great article on Captain James C. Ince, updated IDs from the Nov 44  Headhunters photo, and coverage of the latest 80 FS change of command

Headhunter Headlines 01 Aug 2013

Here’s the 1 Aug 13 newsletter.  Simply click on the embedded link to open the newsletter in PDF format. This edition includes a great historical letter from MSgt Butch Gestring, an article on the current 80FS JUVATS hosting several school children from local Korean schools, and an outstanding read on the Joe Moran/Bob Kan shootdown.

Headhunter Chino Reunion

Here’s an article describing the May 2013 Chino Headhunter reunion.  Simply click on the link to open the article

Headhunter Headlines 1 May 2013

Here’s the 1 May 13 newsletter.  Simply click on the link to open the PDF. This edition includes several outstanding photos, including a picture of the 80 FS initial cadre as well as several photos from the Korea Headhunter era at Suwon.  There are also photos from the 80th’s time in Ashyia in 48-49.  The history of the JUVAT Boys’…

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Lt Col “Roscoe” Wilkerson Transcripts

Headhunters, As many of you may know, Lt Col James “Roscoe” Wilkerson was accused of sexual assault and found guilty by court martial.  After serving four months in prison, General Franklin reviewed the entire transcript of the trial, including all evidence and all letters requesting clemency, and dismissed all charges.  The trial record, which was released by the USAF under…

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Headhunter Headlines 1 Nov 2012

Here is the 1 Nov 12 Headhunter Headlines.  Simply click on the date to open the PDF document. This issue includes articles on the history of the P-38, the origins of Operation BOLO during the Viet Nam war, JUVAT 2012 deployments, the history of the 391st TFS patch (where we got the word JUVAT from), and information on the 2013…

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Headhunter Headlines 1 Aug 2012

Here is the link to the 1 Aug 12 newsletter.  To view, simply click on the date and it will take you to the PDF document. This edition includes articles on WW II aircraft facts, Viet Nam stories from Korat and Takhli, the introduction of JUVAT Lead #106 (L/C “Toro” Hauck), and information on the new website

Headhunter Headlines 1 May 2012

Here is the link to the 1 May 12 website.  Simply click on the date and it will take you to the PDF file. Highlights this month’s issue (the 70th anniversary of our squadron’s creation) include lyrics to the JBC tune “Death Reigns Down”, The story of Lt Rob Henniger, and the story of Col Larry Guarino.

My Grandpa’s a Fighter Pilot

(Tune: My Old Man’s a Refrigerator Repairman) My grandpa’s a fighter pilot, whaddya think about that He flew Corsairs in World War Two, he barely made it back He shot down several Zeroes, and after he was done He went back to Kentucky, ‘cuz he had a farm to run And some day, if I can I’m gonna be a…

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Headhunter Headlines 1 Feb 2012

Here is the link for the 1 Feb 12 newsletter.  Simply click on the date and it will take you to the PDF file. Highlights this month include the story of Capt Dan Roberts, the history of Operation:  PAUL BUNYAN, and the San Antonio reunion recap.

Headhunter Headlines 1 Nov 2011

Here is the link for the 1 Nov 11 newsletter.  Simply click on the date and it will take you to the PDF file. Highlights this month include some of Cy Homer’s history, an article on Major Harry Christman, and the history of the JUVAT “throwing snakes” tradition…with an incredibly lucid and articulate accompanying article written by Tom “NOGAS” Reichert.