When was it published?

December 2, 1951 in Atlanta Daily World

Foreign News December 2, 1951

Atlanta Daily World

Q: What keywords are associated?

Korea Airfield Strike, Mig Destruction, F 86 Sabrejet, 4th Fighter Wing, Uiju Attack

Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia

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What is this article about?

USAF 4th Fighter Wing pilots, including Lt. Dayton W. Ragland, attacked Uiju airfield in North Korea on Nov. 18, destroying 2 MiGs, probably 4, damaging 5; first ground attack on MiGs. Wing has downed 91 MiGs since Dec.

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4th FIGHTER WING, Korea-Second Lieutenant Dayton W. Ragland, of Kansas City, Missouri, U. S. Air Force F-86 Sabrejet pilot of the veteran 4th Fighter Interceptor Wing, joined a fellow Sabrejet pilot in a surprise attack on the Communist airfield at Uiju in North Korea. They netted two MIG's destroyed, four probably destroyed and five badly damaged. The airfield strike occurred November 18, and marked the first instance that the speedy, swept-wing MIG fighter had been placed under attack while on the ground.

Fifth Air Force Sabrejet pilots of the 4th FI Wing have shot down 91 MIG's and damaged more than 150 in aerial engagements since last December.-U. S. Air Force Photo from International.

What sub-type of article is it?

Military Campaign War Report

What keywords are associated?

Korea Airfield Strike Mig Destruction F 86 Sabrejet 4th Fighter Wing Uiju Attack

What entities or persons were involved?

Dayton W. Ragland

Where did it happen?

Uiju, North Korea

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Uiju, North Korea

Event Date

November 18

Key Persons

Dayton W. Ragland

Outcome

two mig's destroyed, four probably destroyed and five badly damaged

Event Details

Second Lieutenant Dayton W. Ragland, of Kansas City, Missouri, U. S. Air Force F-86 Sabrejet pilot of the veteran 4th Fighter Interceptor Wing, joined a fellow Sabrejet pilot in a surprise attack on the Communist airfield at Uiju in North Korea. The airfield strike marked the first instance that the speedy, swept-wing MIG fighter had been placed under attack while on the ground. Fifth Air Force Sabrejet pilots of the 4th FI Wing have shot down 91 MIG's and damaged more than 150 in aerial engagements since last December.