Here's a number of registered USAAF P-80 losses in the Philippines. The losses occur late in 1946, but no mention of service entry with those units.
P-80 Shooting Star - USAAF, Philippines 1946-47
from:
http://www.forgottenjets.warbirdsres..._44-85491.html
Lockheed P-80A-1-LO Shooting Star/44-85129
- 1946: USAF 67th FS (18th FG).
- 9/9/1946: Crashed near Florida Blanca AB, Philippines. Pilot was killed.
Lockheed P-80A-1-LO Shooting Star/44-85216
- USAF 334th FS (4th FG).
- 1946: USAF 67th FS (18th FG).
- 8/12/1946: Written off at Florida Blanca AAB, Philippines. Repaired?
- Upgraded to F-80C-11-LO?
Lockheed P-80A-1-LO Shooting Star/44-85218
- 8/12/1946: Written off in the Philippines.
Regards,
...geoff