VR-8 Mats Hickham 1952-1954 US Navy

Comments: Heavy Maintence, Engine changes Hourly Maintence

Keywords: R6D-R7V

VR-3, Moffett Field, Ca., 1953-1955

Comments: Worked in the Engineering office maintaining the R6D flight logs.

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Westover AFB MA

Comments: I was stationed at Westover AFB from Jan 50 to Oct 54. I also finished half of my Basic Training At Westover as Lackland AFB had 60,000 airmen their at that time. I was Morning Report Clerk & also Personnel Records work at that time. I remember General Spry who was ATLD-MATS Commander at that time and his Ade Sgt White.

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HQ & HQ SQUADRON MATS 1949-1952

Comments: Worked in Personel Section as senior clerk above mentioned MATS headquarters. For the most part of my time there Col Walter P Benjamin was the dept head and I specifically worked in the Schools Branch Under at the time Miss Millie McHugh and Lt Agnes McClain.

Keywords: Stationed at Hq & Hq Squadron, MATS, Andrews Air Force Base, Washington 25, D.C.

Iam a DC-6 Colombian Airline Pilot (r)

Comments: I want to see some aircraft photos and information from US Navy or USAF abot these airplanes Thanks You Cap H Juliao (r)

Keywords: Curtiss C-46 Commando Freighther and DC-6B or A.

MATS-Agana Guam

Comments: Seved in unit 1952-54 at Agana NAS,Guam.

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VR-8 at Hickam AFB 1948-1950

Comments: I worked in the Personnel Office of VR-8, first in the hangar at John Rogers and then at Hickam AFB. When VR-8 went to Berlin, I stayed at Hickam and maintained the service records. I also played on the basketball team that won the Pacific Division MATS Tournament. Our picture was in the Stars and Strips -just wondering if anyone was there at that time.

Keywords: VR-8 - Basketball Champs in 1948 or 1950

32nd ATS McChord AFB -1952

Comments: Stationed there during 1952. We had a squadron baseball team. Played Ft Lewis,Tacoma City league. Also,played games for the local,American Indian and Old folk homes. At that time we had delivered brand new C-124 D aircraft from Douglas Aircraft.

Keywords: 32nd ATS, C-124), Mc Chord AFB, Tacoma , Washington

ATU 10, PBM NAS CORPUS

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Keywords: 1950/1954 NAS CORPUS CHRISTI RADIOMAN FLEW PBM'S AVERAGE 5 DAYS PER WEEK... SEND ME EMAIL IF YOU WANT TO SHARE MEMORIES.. BOBBYH100@COMCAST.NET

USN VR4 R5d 87755

Comments: Trying to confirm the identity of R5d "87755" ditched near Midway on flight from Haneda to Barber's Pt, Hawaii in Sept 1950. All occupants saved & aircraft sunk by gunfire. Any information on this aircraft greatly appreciated-I am trying to list the fate of all USAF/USN C-54/R5d aircraft!

Keywords: R5d USN VR4

Mats 57th Air Tansport Squadron, Kelly AFB, TEX

Comments: WANT OF FIND CREW MEMBERS THAT FLEW WITH ME.

Keywords: flew on C-54's during the Korean War

WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM ANY MEMBER OF FLEET LOGISTICAL SUPPORT SQUADRON VR-22

Comments: would be glad to pay for a squadron patch

Keywords: aircraft name " Belle of Naples" stationsd at NAS Nofolk Va. from 1956 to 1960

1502nd FLMS (MATS) 1958-1961

Comments: Looking for those in the 1502 ATW 1958-1961 @ Hickam. 1st ever reunion scheduled for late Sept '07 in Branson, MO.

Keywords: C-97,118,121,124

Seeking MATS Douglas C124 log / records from 1952

Comments: I am seeking to determine if one can access an aircraft's log or service record after a prolonged period of time. I'm not certain but I would imagine that the subject aircraft would after all these years have been decommissioned.

On or near October 5th 1952, leaving Rhine Main Air base ( Frankfort Germany ) in the a.m. I was a sole passenger aboard what I believe was a MATS Douglas C124 Globemaster which was carrying nothing more than the regular crew and myself. ( Standing in the cargo area felt like being inside of a flying gymnasiun with the aluminum diamond decking and tie-down hardware rattling loudly )

I had been given an emergency leave so that I could visit my wife in the U.S. who was determined to have contracted Polio ( the "pill" was not yet available ).

A short while into the flight I was sitting on the starboard side of the craft when I noticed a stream of what appeared to be oil coming from beneath the inboard engine cowl. I immediately brought the matter to the crew's attention. Moments later the craft banked sharply in a southward direction.

A short while later the aircraft landed on an Azores Island to effect the necessary repairs.

I have related and also have been asked many times to again recall this experience which I have done with the limited information that I have.

I will greatly appreciate it if someone(s) can help me find and access any such records.

Regards, Gabor F. Kish

Keywords: MATS McDonald Douglas C124 Globemaster. From Rhein Main Frankfurt Germany to Westover Field Massachusetts diverted to Azores Island morning of circa October 5th 1952

Finding Mates

Comments: I need help for filing a claim. Between December 1953 and May 1954 I was taken to sick bay suffering from malaria. There is nothing recorded in my medical records. Anyone who has knowledge of this or who will sign an affidavit verifying incident please contact me immediately. This is vitally important. Thanks for your help!

Keywords: NAS Agana, Guam

Finding Mates

Comments: I need help for filing a claim. Between December 1953 and May 1954 I was taken to sick bay suffering from malaria. There is nothing recorded in my medical records. Anyone who has knowledge of this or who will sign an affidavit verifying incident please contact me immediately. This is vitally important. Thanks for your help!

Keywords: NAS Agana, Guam

C97 August 1957

Comments: I am looking for any information about the August 8, 1957 flight from Travis AFB to Hickam of a C97 commanded by Major Samuel Tyson. They lost two engines halfway to Hickam and great piloting skill was what saved them. Tyson got a second bar to his DFC. Any written reports, knowledge of any passenger or crew who was on the flight would be very gratefully received. This is research for a possible TV documentary on the subject of this extraordinary flight. thank you for looking at this. If this project goes further we would also be interested in former C97 aircrew who can tell us about the challenges of flying this plane.

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Comments: Looking for friends from my Navy Days 1947-57.also ALSO: Looking for ways to prove I was in NUCLEAR Testing numerous times at Eniwetok Atoll WHILE SERVING IN VR3.

I was flight crew and maintenance in VP6 1951-53 at Barbers Point and Atsugi & Iwakuni, Japan...flying missions to Korea as well as spying in China and on Soviets in Vladivostok and other.

In ATU 10 PBM's in Corpus Christi NAS 1948-51.

Boot camp San Diego June 1947, Aviation fundamental school NAS Jacksonville, Fl. 1947 Electronics "A" school NATTC Memphis Dec. 47- June 1948

School Teacher 1961-89 Carlsbad NM, Taft, Ca. EAST SIDE UNION HSD, San Jose, Ca.

Keywords: VR3 MATS 1953-57 Inspection and Test

Berlin Airlift shipmates

Comments: I checked in during September 1949. Stayed until Feb 1952. Remember lots of guys especially in Engineering mtce at hanger 4. Knew some of the officers flying the routes to Kwaj, Guam, Japan, and Philippines. Would like to know about the next reunion? when and where. I remained in the Navy retiring in '90 after 40 yrs Those years in Hawaii under Jumping Joe's command were the best ever.

Keywords: Catcus Jack, Leading Chief Bradshaw, Hanger 4, Stud Stevens, Eddie Erwin

HICKAM AFB NAVY VR-8

Comments: Good duty down at the check out dock in engineering section 4, engine 4 the whole time. Was there when the fuel dump valve on a R5D stuck open and dumped a tank of fuel. Also when #4 engine was fired up by mistake in the dock...no one got hurt.

Keywords: Navy mats vr-8 station at Hickam afb Hawaii, 6-3-1952 thru 9-3-1954.

Have photos and newspaper clippings

Comments: My dad was onboard the Simon Buckner which departed from Seattle to Yokahama, Japan. He was in the Air Force. My father passed away a few years ago and I just came across the photos and newspaper clippings which prompted me to investigate the ship further when I came across your website. Would be very interested in obtaining further info. Thank you.

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USS GEN J GAAFY

Comments: 1ST CAV 9TH SQ. CAMP GREVES KOREA 1964 TO 1965

Keywords: APRIL 1965 FROM KOREA TO USA NEED TO SEE MY NAME ON SHIP LOG.

squadron patches

Comments: trying to locate the following squadron patches from VR-21(1960)-Barbers Pt. Hawaii and VR-1(1962)Pax. River Md.

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C 124's Mc Chord AFB

Comments: About 5Mar52 our outfit, the 1291st air Transport Sqdn was moved from Kelly AFB to Mc Chord AFB. I was in training as a flight engineer on the C124. Discharged 6-15-52. Would like to hear from anyone assigned to this unit.

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Mats

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VR 3 1953 Moffett Field

Comments: The history of the squadron opr a web page where I can retrieve it myself.

Keywords: R6D aircraft

John Barnes on USNS Gen Simon Buckner

Comments: I am trying to reconstruct my father's millitary record. He was in WWII but I have little info on his service between 1950-53. He has many photos of Yokihama Japan. He was in quartermaster at one time and went to adjutant general school in 1948. I would like to find anyone who knew him and to try and find out in what capactiy he served. One re-enlistment paper is signed by 3rd Cav , 3 armored Div? but I don't now if this was his assignment. He spent his civilian career in the trucking industry after his millitary discharge.

Keywords: Among my father's things was a card that he crossed dateline on USNS General Simon Buckner Apr 1953. I think he was at that time SFC of MSgt in US army. Not sure of his assignment.

100ats mats haneda japan 50-53

Comments: would like to contact anyone who was stationed at haneda afb japan sept 1950 to feb 1953

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USS MACKMORAN

Comments: How would i be able to gather up all the info possable on the ship my father served on he passed away in october of 2003 when i was growing up he did not talk mutch about his term all i know is he was in the merchant marines he served on the uss mackmoran i think it is an supply ship I might be wrong in the spelling my fathers name is dale albert berggren. I would like to learn more like did he have any metals what rank ect.

Keywords: USSMackmoran

USNS Simon B. Buckner

Comments: To anyone who served on the USNS General Simon B. Buckner:

I have an old button, 3" in diameter, that says "USNS Gen. Simon B. Buckner" and "Club Member" on it. It also has a photo of the ship.

My late father was in the MSTS during the 1950s, and probably served on her.

If any of the ship's alums would like this, contact me and I'll mail it to you.

Keywords: MSTS USNS General Simon B. Buckner

vf152 personelnavy air group

Comments: uss princeton uss yorktown

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Looking for PNC Arvanties

Comments: Had a PNC by the name of Charles J. Arvanties, he could really play the Piano. I was stationed there from April 53 till April 55. I would like to know if my old friend is still around?

Keywords: Jerry Turner, Lawrence Peacock, Ken Hoff; Brasington.

MATS McChord AFB 52-56

Comments: I reported to the 1740th Heavy Transport Training Unit (C-124s)at McChord AFB Wash 7 Mar 1952 my first duty station and the beganing of a 28 yr career. The 1740th relocated to Flordia in Aug 52 and we Organized the 1280th ATS with 8 C-124As. Later we got the C models, and mainly supported SAC units relocating. I contribute my career to the MATS personnel at McChord AFB, the unit was like one big family to me and I worked with some mighty good people and have communicate with a few for the past 50 years. If anyone knows of any reunions please e-mail me. Also if you were a member of McChord MATS please contact me.

Keywords: MATS Origanizations under 1705th ATG McChord was 1740th HTTU,1280th ATS (re-designated 32nd ATS, 1291st ATS (re-designated 34th ATS) C-124 Acft and 33rd ATS C-54/C-118 Acft.

USNS Simon B Buckner

Comments: In Message 34411, John Munoz was looking for info on the USNS Buckner. I have an artifact from the ship which he may be interested in - a 3 ft wooden plate of the ships' name and a smaller plate with "Capt. Roy C. Christman"

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MATS ROSTER AND REUNIONS

Comments: After leaving VP6 in Nov. 1953, I served in VR3 'til Feb. 1957,left the navy when the VR3 made move New Jersey. Made many flights to many places. Knew a number of members in VR7 and 8. Looking for Flt. mech./crew chief from VR7 or 8 by name of Arthur Treadwell from Okla.in or near Poteau or Spiro. I was also with Treadwell in Corpus Christi, Tx in late 40ies.

Regarding reunions: There is a VR reunion almost yearly in first full weekend in Nov.that includes/starts on a Thursday. About 250 of us met in the Santa Clara, Ca. Marriott in Nov. 2002. The next one will likely be in Myrtle Beach or that side of USA.

There is a retired navy chief in San Jose, Ca. who keeps a MATS ROSTER and spark plugs the reunions. I can share that info with you upon receiving an email or phone call (408) 683-0400

Try also web site NAVY MATS.

Jack Masters, former AL1 USN

Keywords: VR3 Moffett Field, VP6 BP, Japan, Kodiak, ATU10 Corpus Christi Moffett Field, Reunions & Web Sites...I know about many of them. Eniwetok H Bomb tests.

Meigs papers found

Comments: I found some souvenior papers from the MSTS Meigs crossing on 4 Mar.54 from oakland taking the northern route to Yokahama. 13 day voyage,rough ride because of the Eniwok A Bomb tests.the history of the meigs is in this paper.returned on the Gaffey in 1955,souvenior paper is also on hand thanks

Keywords: 6135 ABSQ Japan APO 970 Osan AFB APO 950

TRANSPORTS AND 'AIR FORCE ONE'

Comments: I was in the Air Force in Korea after the Korean War and am indebted to the MATS and NATS air transporters who got me where I was going.

While young, I was in the Air Force. Older now, I write about the Air Force for a living in books, magazine articles, and a newspaper column. And, oh, yes, the Navy, too.

My latest book is "AIR FORCE ONE," a behind the scenes look at President Bush's aircraft and at presidential

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Connie crewmember 59&60

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Those who fought the Cold War in Med, N.Africa, Europe During K-WAR

Comments: The Navy chose to send us the other way. We served during the 51-55 period and have a few defense ribbons. But for some reason when encountering Vets from the K-warfront, we get a cool shoulder? Your sacrifices were greater without a doubt. But we didn't make the choice!

Would appreciate any old VR-24 friends who came through our training facility at Port Layautey, F. M. (Links, Medical and other update training) including many Mediterranean Embassy and Attache folks, to say "All Hands Salute those who went to the BIG AFFAIR in K!

Keywords: VR-24, Port Layautey, F. M., Gibraltar, Naples, Blackbushe, Orley, P2V, Martin Mariner, TBM, Corsair, R4D, R5D, Sidi Slimane, Special Devices, Link Training.

1963 VR-7 Connie photo

Comments: I am searching for photos of the C121G Super Constellation flown by VR-7 (MATS) through most of 1963. I know the squadron was transfered to NAS Moffett Field from Korea. I am retired Navy and due to date of entry into the service I am listed as a Korean vet, tho I never went to Korea, I served with VR-7 through its transition from the C121 to the C130 in 1963.

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Air Transport Squadron 8, USN, 1949 - 1952.

Comments: Was stationed with VR-8 at Hickam AFB, HI. Squadron flew Douglas R5D(C-54) type aircraft through the Pacific from Hickam AFB to Johnston Island, Kwajelein, Guam, Philipines, Korea, and Japan transporting troops, equipment, and civilian dependents to and from the Far East. Squadron Commander was CAPT Joseph Clifton (Jumpin Joe), USN.

Keywords: Air Transport Squadron 8, USN, 1949 - 1952.

USNS General Simon B. Buckner

Comments: I am looking for any information and/or a photo of The USNS General Simon B. Buckner. This is the ship we were transported on from Seattle, WA to Yokahama Japan. I am doing a unit history and need information and/or photo. Thanks John

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1453rd Air Evac Squadron

Comments: Greetings, I am desperately searching for a USN MATS patch circa de 1950 - 1952 to complete a military display of my Mom's outstanding service during same period as a USN Flight Nurse (1453rd Air Evac Squadron). Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Joe Miller USA-RET DUSTOFF MAKES IT HAPPEN!

Keywords: 377th Med Co (Air Ambulance) 1981 - 1983 52nd Evac BN 1989 - 1991 377th Med Co (AA) 1991 - 1993 18th MEDCOM 1995 - 1997 Combined Forces Command (US/ROK)1998

U.S.A.F. TRUCK MARKINGS

Comments: I am posting n this board To find information on truck markings. Primarily 2.5 ton GMC's. My father was in during the time of the korean war and early into vietnam. He doesn't mention much of his time in the sevice so I have no exact unit info on him. I know that he served in M.A.T.S. and S.A.C. . I purchased a M135 2.5 ton. And would like to do it in Air Force markings for M.A.T.S. as opposed to others because it would be out of the ordinary. Though any A.F. serv. will do from this time. I use my vehicles with my legion and his legion hall in parades and services. If anyone has any pictures of unit markings on any vehicles. Or knows my dad He has the same name as me please contact me. Thank you. Grover Parker III

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Reunion with VR-6 or VR-8

Comments: I have kept contact with another aircrewman in Calif, who I flew with. We'd like to meet some of our old shipmates for a reunion. Please contact ASAP.

Keywords: Home base: NAS Agana, Guam. Then Hickham Field, Hawaii, 1948-1951. Aircrew. Flew Japan, Philipines, Okinawa, Guam, Hawaii round robin.