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Summary

This collection consists of 35mm color slides relating to Kenneth C. "Ken" Ewing and his service with the 336th Fighter Squadron in South Korea in 1954.

Biographical / Historical

Kenneth C. "Ken" Ewing (1931-2014) was the pilot of the North American F-86F Sabre Sweet Rose (S/N 52-4539, also marked as Dreaded Gomboo) with the 336th Fighter Squadron at Kimpo Air Base (K-14) in South Korea in 1954.

Identifier

NASM.2018.0044

Creator

Ewing, Kenneth C. "Ken", 1931-2014

Date

1954

Provenance

Bob Ewing, Gift, 2018, NASM.2018.0044

Extent

0.05 Cubic feet (1 folder)

Archival Repository

National Air and Space Museum Archives

Scope and Contents

This collection consists of 35mm color slides relating to Kenneth C. "Ken" Ewing and his service with the 336th Fighter Squadron in South Korea in 1954. There are 139 slides that show squadron personnel; life at Kimpo Air Base (K-14) and views of the facilities; scenes of the surrounding area; and aircraft including the North American F-86 Sabre; Grumman F9F-5 Panther; North American P-51D (F-51D) Mustang; and the Republic F-84G Thunderjet. There are also photographs of the USS Cape Esperance (CVE-88), and of some Far East Air Force equipment.

Arrangement note

This collection is in original order.

Rights

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Citation

336th Fighter Squadron Korea Slides [Ewing], NASM.2018.0044, National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution.

Topics

Aeronautics

Aeronautics, Military

Airplanes

Air pilots

Slides (Photography)

Grumman F9F-5 Panther

North American P-51D (F-51D) Mustang

Republic F-84 (P-84) Family

Type

Collection descriptions

Archival materials