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Offline keeler

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Col.Frank Klibbe 61FS 56FG 1920-2008
« on: June 02, 2008, 06:10:07 PM »
I have sad news to share about a great Veteran

WWII Ace Frank Klibbe died at 3pm 4/26/08 while recovering from a stroke from 4/1 he had while driving and crashing into a orange grove at a T junction.  He was the pilot of Little Chief and served in the 61 FS. He was born May 30, 1920 in Marion, Indiana. You can find photos on Littlefriends , and his online Obituary http://steversonhamlinhilbish.com/obituary.aspx?MemberId=41712&MName=Col.%20Frank%20W.%20Klibbe
Hes accomplished more than I could say here

<S> Col. Klib and thank you for all you done



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Re: Col.Frank Klibbe 61FS 56FG 1920-2008
« Reply #1 on: June 02, 2008, 06:53:59 PM »
 :salute Col. Klibbe


My regards,

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Re: Col.Frank Klibbe 61FS 56FG 1920-2008
« Reply #2 on: June 02, 2008, 08:50:55 PM »
<S> Co. Klibbe.  Thank you for your service.
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Re: Col.Frank Klibbe 61FS 56FG 1920-2008
« Reply #3 on: June 02, 2008, 09:54:19 PM »
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Re: Col.Frank Klibbe 61FS 56FG 1920-2008
« Reply #4 on: June 02, 2008, 09:57:10 PM »
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Re: Col.Frank Klibbe 61FS 56FG 1920-2008
« Reply #5 on: June 02, 2008, 09:59:37 PM »
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Re: Col.Frank Klibbe 61FS 56FG 1920-2008
« Reply #6 on: June 02, 2008, 10:49:41 PM »
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Re: Col.Frank Klibbe 61FS 56FG 1920-2008
« Reply #7 on: June 02, 2008, 11:23:11 PM »
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Re: Col.Frank Klibbe 61FS 56FG 1920-2008
« Reply #8 on: June 03, 2008, 03:23:01 AM »
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Re: Col.Frank Klibbe 61FS 56FG 1920-2008
« Reply #9 on: June 03, 2008, 04:11:28 PM »
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Re: Col.Frank Klibbe 61FS 56FG 1920-2008
« Reply #10 on: June 03, 2008, 04:34:39 PM »
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Re: Col.Frank Klibbe 61FS 56FG 1920-2008
« Reply #11 on: June 03, 2008, 05:32:26 PM »
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Re: Col.Frank Klibbe 61FS 56FG 1920-2008
« Reply #12 on: June 03, 2008, 05:41:06 PM »
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Re: Col.Frank Klibbe 61FS 56FG 1920-2008
« Reply #13 on: June 04, 2008, 09:43:16 AM »
What a sad coincidence.  I've just lately received the diecast P47 model that he flew .

Sadly another from the greatest generation has passed.

He and his like will be missed    :salute
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Re: Col.Frank Klibbe 61FS 56FG 1920-2008
« Reply #14 on: June 05, 2008, 10:37:41 AM »
The print and autograph that I have of him will definately be more cherished now.  Great man as all from that generation are.

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