search/3813 Air Police Sqd/Maxwell SFB

Comments: Looking to contact former airman who were with the 3813th AP sqd at Maxwell field 1954-55.In particular,my old town patrol partner Charlie tilton

Keywords: town patrol 1954-55. Charlie Tilton. Montgomery,Ala.

information regarding Ted R Stinchcomb, USAF

Comments: Ted went into Air Force around 1947 or 1948, was discharged and re-enlised several times. Total military time served was 14 years. Know stations: 3537th Maint Sq, Mather AFB, CA - 1950; 2nd Tow Target Squadron, Mitchel AFB, NY - 1954; Kimpo Air Base, 6148th TC Sq, APO 76 - 1955; 7206th Support GP; Ft McGuire AFB, NJ - 1956 Known to have been in Greece, England, France Married in Greece, died in 1985 in United States Would like to find people who served with him for information and/or pictures.

Keywords: 3537th Maint Sq, Mather AFB, CA, 1950; 2nd Tow Target Squadron, Mitchel AFB, NY, 1954; Kimpo Air Base, 6148th TC Sq, APO 76, 1955; 7206th Support Grp, Ft McGuire AFB, NJ, 1956; Greece, England, France

Flight 5508, Squadron 3743, Sept. 1950

Comments: Searching for any information on Flight 5508, Sqdn 3743, Honor Flight, September 1950, Sheppard AFB, Texas My father, Raymond R. Webster, served in this squadron and was later stationed in England.

Thank you B. W. Green

Keywords: Flight 5508, Sqdn 3743, Honor Flight, September 1950

Squadron 3744, Honor Flight 887

Comments: I am in possession of a large photo of Squadron 3744, honor flight 887, dated March, 1951 and wonder if anyone can supply information about this squadron and/or flight. I can be contacted at damelinen@hotmail.com

Thanks very much.

Keywords: Squadron 3744, Honor Flight 887 History

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William

Comments: I am looking for anyone who served with my father out of Lackland AFB in the late 40's to 1950's; Squadron 3711 Flight 5758. He passed away 3 years ago and he didn't have much memorbilia from those days except a few pictures. I just wanted to know more out of curiousity. He would tell me stories, but I would like more details. Thank you.

Keywords: Squadron 3711, Flight 5758

searching for robert cole

Comments: I would really like to get hold of Mr.Cole or if he has any children I would like to get ahold of them . Mr.Cole knew my grandmother when he was stationed at walker afb in 1951 . Her name is Jovita Chaves she goes by the name Lena Chaves. Please help me find Mr. Cole.

Keywords: robert cole was at walker afb in 1951 may also have gone by the nickname of cotton

Looking for McKnight!

Comments: Hope you made it through Katrina, dude, if'n your still down there

Keywords: FL 388 3723 BMTS SEP81

90 day wonders

Comments: I am researching the training and flying of the 90 day wonder program by the US Air Force during the Korean War and would appreciate any information or books to read relating to that program, especially any pilot that was involved in the program, as a cadet or instructor. Richard Gilliam rgilliam@autin.rr.com

Keywords: 90 day wonders flying during the Korean War

flight 4947

Comments: looking for anyone who went thru basic with me in 1950

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Information or pictures of my father.

Comments: My father,1st.Lt.Edwin James Meader,was aboared RB-36H 51-13721 when it went down over Newfoundland on March 18th,1953. Since I was only 6 at the time, I have very few memories of him. I am putting together a mememto package to him, and would like any information on him, his friends,and crewmembers who went down with him. Also,any pictures of his plane before it crashed would be greatly appreciated. He was stationed at Rapid City Air Base (now Ellsworth) with the 28th Rconnaissance Wing, 8th Air Force.

Thank You for any help you can give me, James Meader

Keywords: 28th.Strategic Reconnaissance Wing, Rapid City, SD.(now Ellsworth Air Base) March 1953.

Looking for information

Comments: My Father passed away a few years ago and he was so proud of his time in the Air Force. He was in an Officers Training program prior to it opening in Colo.Springs.My Dad was training to be a Navigator and I know he did some Air traffic Control out of Andrew's. I just cannot seem to find any information about this training he took. My dad was Richard Heinrich from Philadelphia. I would love to get some information or speak to anyone who knew my terrific Dad. This would have been around 195-1954??

Keywords: Andrews Air Force Base, Lackland Air Force Base 1952-1953. Officer's training. Cadet.

Information on Korean war

Comments: My grandfather served in the Korean war in 1950 and 1951. I am hoping to find some photos of him or find someone that he knew while being there. He tells us stories all of the time and i know it would mean so much to him if i could get some kind of memorabilia or find someone that he served with. I would be so grateful if someone had some pictures to e-mail me. His name Ralph W. Barsloue. I would also like to know if there is a link i could go to and get some information on him being in there.

Thank you Colette Barnes

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looking for infor on b-47 crash in 1957

Comments: looking for infor on an airforce b-47 bomber that crash in jan. 1957 off teh coast of florida. It left Homestead air field or air base. My wife's grandfather was flying the plane. His name is gabriel tallone we belive he was with the 379th bomb group. any information will help

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I WAS IN FLIGHT 690 AT SAMPSON AFB, AUGUST 1951

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3813th Air Police Squadron, Maxwell AFB, Montgomery, Ala.

Comments: I served with the 3813th Air Police Squadron, Maxwell AFB, Montgomery, Ala., in 1951. I am looking for any information (including the unit patch) pertaining to the squadron and any of its members at that time. My duties included being a "Town Patrolman", Gate Guard, and Prison Guard. I do remember a Sgt. Lamb at that time, who was my partner on Town Patrol.

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Amarillo, Texas

Comments: I was born on the air force base in 1955. I have never been there a an age to remember what it was like. My dad was stationed here. He never talked about what it was like back then. My uncle died while my family was there and maybe the place just brought back sad memories.

Keywords: Amarillo, TEXAS

Basic Training- June, July, August, 1949

Comments: Basic training June, July, August, 1949. Transferred to Keesler Air Force Base Mississippi, assigned to 3386th training Squadron. 32 weeks attending radio operator training school. In June, 1950 I was transferred to 4925th Test Group, Atomic, at Kirtland AFB, Albuquerque, N.M., where we flew "A" bomb tests dropped in the Nevada desert.In June, 1951 I was transferred to Carswell Air Force Base, Fort Worth, Texas, where I was assigned to 436th Bomb Squadron as a radio operator on the B-36 Peacemaker Bomber. I was Discharged on December 7th, 1952.

Keywords: Nickname Tex, Flight Chief, Sgt. C. James. Lackland AFB Friends were: Crafton L. May, Marion May, Bardill, Ayala. At Keesler AFB, MS friends were Eden Williams< Lawrence Scheuring, Sgt Haftman, Sgt Goodroe, Sgt Christian among others. At Carswell AFB, friends were Robert M. Anderson, Haley, Chandler, Pilot Dick George, AC Commander JB Morris. along with all my crew members.

ALBERT ROTH AND FRIENDS

Comments: As Al had a stroke and only remembers being at Lackland and Shepard, and has no other memories, I am hoping one or more of his ball players are still with us and can help with some memories and am trying to get his Serial #, as there are no papers at this time....Al has lost all relevant papers, for his past life..... THANKS TO ALL WHO CAN HELP...I am indebted to any who can help me.... Pam

Keywords: Albert Nelson Roth, was a S/Sgt at Shepard AFB sometime in 1951 and in July 1951, Al and his friends were the Softball Champions there.

Comments: any stationed misawa japa fr nov1954-56 pls email like to chat

Keywords: Leo Tam LT IVIE GILES

Moody AFB-1952-1955

Comments: Looking for anyone who might have been this maint. sqd during this time.

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looking for friends of my father

Comments: I AM LOOKING FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING MY FATHERS ENLISTMENT IN THE AIRFORCE.HE RECIEVED HIS TRAINING AT LACKLAND AFB AND THEN AT SOME TIME TRANSFERED TO THULE, GREENLAND. HE WAS HONORABLY DISCHARGED IN 1963. HE LAST SERVED AT DOVER DELAWARE. PLEASE E-MAIL ME IF YOU CAN HELP.

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Finding Old Friends

Comments: Are any left?? What a ride. Am 72 now, still remember the good times.

Keywords: Albrook AFB, 1950--1953 Bill Spaht-Cloverdale, Ca. Ollie Urbekeight(Sp) Tommie Roades (Rhoades)

3605 MAINT SQ AF

Comments: My father, Everett W. Olson was a Master Seargent in the 3605 Maint Sq. He died crop dusting in 1968. Does anyone remember him from that squadron? Would love to hear from you. Thanks for you time.

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Lackland 3725th Training Squadron

Comments: Trying to find any information on Squadron 3725. My dad was an instructor. I was born on base in 1953. Trying to gather info for a scrapbook for his Christmas present.

Keywords: 3725th Training Squadron, Training Command, WWII, C.W.Crawford

Lackland,Sampson,Sheppard,Connelly

Comments: I was at Lackland just after Christmas 1950. I was about the last to get a uniform, I saw the 100,000 men come in. I helped put up the tents. Tried marching men on slick ice (they all fell down).Went to Sampson and put several flights through.Had a great time for 2 years. Went to Sheppard in Wichita Falls TX. Experienced over 100 degree heat for weeks,(even at night). Transferred to Connally in Waco.Worked on flight line on B25s.Then was in charge of "sudden service" supply room. Helped clean up after the Waco tornado. These were the 4 best years of my life. Is there anyone out there who remembers me?I'd like to swap stories.

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IWAKUNI JAPAN 1950-1951

Comments: I was stationed at iwakuni japan in the 3rd bomb gp. from aug. 50 to sept.51 it was a australian air base at the time.we had B-26 bombers makeing runs to korea at the time. I wou like to hear from anyone who knew me are was there,I was a medic an worked sick call a lot ,a lot of you should rember me when I gave shot in the VD clinic ha ha ha Ed Atkins

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Sampson flight chief

Comments: I was a flight chief at Sampson AFB from early 1951 to sometime in 1952. I put through several flights- won 2 drill competitions- enjoyed every moment of those months and met a lot of great guys. I wonder if anyone recalls me. I'd like to swap stories of what happened to us.

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Squadron 3704 Flight 79

Comments: I am looking for anyone in this unit or who knew Hubert E. Bachle. This is my grandfather he died in '68 but I am trying to get any information on him or talk to anyone that knew him. Please if you know him or know anything about him could you please email me.

Keywords: Squadron 3704 Flight 79 Lackland Air Force Base San Antonio,Tx

Gerog Rodger Aiton

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Robert L Troxell

Comments: Looking for anyone who knew my dad Robert L. Troxell, discharged on 7-4-1952 Lackland AFB. Dad was a Staff Sargent Senior Electrician. Don't know much about his enlistment. I have his discharge papers, and have requested his records. If anyone knew dad, I would love to hear from you.

Thanks, Tracey

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Basic Flt. 3126 May/Aug 1948

Comments: I would like to find someone who may have the picture taken of Flight 3126, Basic Training, Squadron BP-2, May - Aug 1948. Two other members of 3126 and myself would like to get a copy of this picture. Thanks!

Keywords: Basic Training Flight 3126, Lackland AFB 1948

ROKAF 6156th Fly Trng Squadron

Comments: Looking any and all persons connected with the squadron to train the ROKAF in flying and maintaing C-46 transports.

Keywords: Korean Transport Training 1955

Basic 1949 - 1950 Lackland

Comments: Air Force Basic Oct 1949 - Jan 1950 Squadron 3711 flight 4519. Trained under Sgt Bacon from Ohio and his assistant Sgt O’Neil from Arkansas. Training went from October 1949 to January 1950. There were sixty of us men [kids] in our unit including the following: Proctor Kenneth, Ne Bill Tempelmeyer Ne Stogner “Shorty” KY Armstrong ………. Jervais ……..NY Cook “Cookie” …---Carolina Haudricourt Phil …Buffalo, NY (died 1987) Nickols …. Ne Howard Gatto Al …NJ Dunn Leo …Mich Root, Larry …Batavia NY Snyder … North … Carolina

If you were there and can add a few names to the list please send them to me. I'd like to hear from any of you guys. Wtempelmeyer@hotmail.com

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B-36 #2658

Comments: I am looking for photographs of plane and crew prior to the accident

Keywords: Albert Wolf, Radio Oper. on Convair B-36 #2658 was killed in mid-air April 1951.

Correct flight information

Comments: Correct date for lackland flight is Sept 1948 not 1949 Flight 3357

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LIKE TO FIND YOU AIR FORCE BUDDIES

Comments: I have Picture of lackland with all of flight on wall. Remenber Bob Arnott, Robert morrow We Did a little work with special services . wrote skits and entertained troops.vito delesanndro, fichera, leonard krueger. Would like to hear from you

Keywords: Stationed At Macdill 369th Bomb sqd 306th Bomb Wing 1949 went to Keesler to Radio Operator School.1950 Basic at lackland Sept 1949 Flight 3357 sqd 3705

bd. reunion; Ellsworth AFB, AP,Sgt. John L. Sullivan

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SEARCH FOR FATHER

Comments: FATHER NAME WILLIAM EARL FOSTER STATION VANCE AIR BASE IN 1958 TO 1959 VANCE AIR BASE WAS LOCATED IN OR NEAR ENID OKLAHOMA HE WAS A BLACK MAN . HOPE YOU CAN HELP THACK YOU

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LOOKING FOR ROBERT DAVID 'RED' OLDES

Comments: I'm looking for an old buddy of my fathers that he was in the air force with during the Koren War. He had lost touch with "RED" that was what my father called him. If anyone knows him or can get in contact with him let me know.They were stationed togther at I believe my father said Sherppard air force base. Im not sure of the Air Force Bases but told me but can't remember right off the bat could ask Dad but, he's in the Hammock a sleep.

Keywords: RED, there was another friend of theres they called DOC, and the one that I call uncle but, he's not my uncle is Robert Cockran.My father nickname was PUD and still is. My dad tells the story of how he and Bob would eat watermelon in Texas at 3:00 in the morning because it was too hot to sleep.

LOOKING FOR ROBERT DAVID 'RED' OLDES

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Comments: tyook Basic in Lackland then to Biloxi, to Reese , in Texas then to Japan and back to Smokey Hill AFB. in Kansas, What a ride, Hope some remembers old Luckysan

Keywords: Ralph C.Briggs Radar Maint. was my closest Friend in Misawa, Japan 52-54

Chosin Reservoir/Merwin Perkins/AKA, Perk

Comments: I am a friend of Merwin Perkins, US Marine veteran and I am interested in hearing from any and all vets who served with him in the Chosin Reservoir. "Perk" related some very interesting stories and even told me about a book, " Colder than Hell", Chosin Reservoir. I am a veteran also. I served in the US Army from 1980-1984. I have the utmost respect for the Korean war vets and want to say thank you for your service.!!

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546 ASSD, OKINAWA

Comments: Served in Okinawa 1954- 1956. I am looking for contacts from people that were in my unit during this time.

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A1C Albert Joseph Liptay

Comments: Hello- I am looking for anyone who knew my father, A1C Albert Joseph Liptay. I know that he served from November 1950 to 1954 and that he fought in Korea, also contracted malaria while there. He was from Chicago, Illinois. Can anyone help? Thank you and God Bless, Patricia Liptay-Cloe

Keywords: known by friends as "Lippy"

19th Bombardment Group

Comments: 77 missions as left gunner. Right gunner was Billy Morgan and later George Mize. Aircraft commander was Lue B Mallory. Pilot, Herbert Kelly and others Radar operator was Capt. Spider Webb. CFC was Joe Promeneski. Navigator was Capt Mahoney. Bombarder was Capt. Willie Burke. Flight Engineer, Richard Pittard. Tail gunner, Richard Shepard. Radioman was Warren E. Eberhardt and Collins. Return to states to 6th Bomb Wing at Roswell N.Mex. Later trained in B-36 at Carswell and return to Roswell. Went to El Paso to form the 95th Wing. George Mize was later right gunner and Ralph flight engineer. Also John Filon served as tail gunner and Bill Shanks as CFC Jack Bark served as left gunner and later as CFC. Capt. Keith Foster served briefly as copilot. 77 Missions were flown before being relieved for stateside duty.

Keywords: Aircraft South Sea Sinner June 50 to April 51 Serial # 293971

FLIGHT 4138, SQ 3704 MAY-AUG 1949

Comments: Served 30th Mil Police TN Ntl Guard Mar-Apr 1949. USAF Crash Rescue Firefighter 1949-1958 - Radar Mtn. 1959-1972.

Keywords: Need picture of my Flight - Lackland AFB, Texas.

Comments: one of my best subjets

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types training,methods used

Comments: We are looking for some one who was in basic training at Lackland A,F.B.San Antonio,Tex. May 54-Aug.54, Hall,Fred Martin, and Etc.Who went through same training as Harold L.Phillips .We need verficitation as chemicals Bioterrisom used at that time. Thank you for your help anyone that will respond.

Keywords: was stationed at Walker A/F.B.Roswell,N.M.through54-57 6Tac.base hospital. Stregatic Air Command.