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Fred A. Wilson,jr (1st Lt. in 1966)

Posted by john hodges on 12/26/2011, 8:36:50

My hobby is building model aircraft and am completing a F-105D. I wish to include the correct marking on this model for the F-105 flown by my room mate (Fred A Wilson, Jr.) at Auburn University in the 50's when he shot down a MIG 17 on 9/21/66 while on a mission to attack the Dap Can bridge. For some reason he failed to record any info on the F-105 he was flying on that date (totally unlike him). Any info on this aircraft or where I might dig this up pls email me. Thanks. John Hodges

Re: Fred A. Wilson,jr (1st Lt. in 1966)

Posted by Al Boos IV on 1/10/2014, 12:04:10, in reply to "Fred A. Wilson,jr (1st Lt. in 1966)"

I was a neighbor of Mr. Wilson. Super guy. His son and I were in scouts together. Son lives in San Marcos Tx. Try Linked for Paul Wilson. My father is a master modeler and may have resources. He is in Universal City Tx--Albert Boos, USAF Lt. Col Ret. Hope this helps. Al +

Re: Fred A. Wilson,jr (1st Lt. in 1966)

Posted by Jhon Hodges on 1/14/2014, 13:03:51, in reply to "Re: Fred A. Wilson,jr (1st Lt. in 1966)"

Thanks for your email. Paul told me long ago his dad did not record the F-105 number in his logs so following much work I feel sure the F-105 Fred flew that day was Tail No.62-4394 RK 394. This aircraft was marked as a double Mig killer with one credited to Maj. Donald M. Russell. I intend to use these numbers on Fred's model right or wrong.Thanks again. John Hodges

Re: Fred A. Wilson,jr (1st Lt. in 1966)

Posted by Girard Bolton on 1/5/2016, 18:20:57, in reply to "Re: Fred A. Wilson,jr (1st Lt. in 1966)"

I was friends with Fred A Wilson in the mid to late 1940s ... in Crichton Alabama ... his brother George Wilson was younger .... and when his Mother passed ... in Mobile Alabama ... I located him in Austin Texas .... he had retired and was an Engine erg Consultant ... his brother George lived or lives in I believe ... Georgia and his sisters ... I don.t know their locations ... I believe Fred passed on several years back ...

Re: Fred A. Wilson,jr (1st Lt. in 1966)

Posted by Steve O'Connor on 1/27/2021, 15:07:02, in reply to "Fred A. Wilson,jr (1st Lt. in 1966)"

Fred lived two house up from us in Valdosta Ga when he was stationed at Moody as T38 instructor. First time I ever say him was when Maxine came running down to our house and told us to turn on the news. Maxine had moved the family to Valdosta just before Fred returned home. ABC news was airing their interview with him about his Mig kill as soon as he left country. They called Maxine and told her when to watch for him. For the next few years Fred was my hero. We built and flew control wire models together. I thought there was picture of his Thud in the book Route Package Six. I know his Mig kill was recorded in it. Last address we had for Maxine was - 508 Meadow Lea Dr. Austin Texas 78745. I know Fred is gone on, don't know about Maxine.

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