RB-26 Radio Operator 1951-1952

Comments: I am looking for anyone that served with my father at Kimpo. I have the 64th Yearbook that I have reconditioned.

Keywords: Sgt Dick, Rollie or Richard Carter Radio Operator RB-26 at Kimpo AFB Korea 1951-1952

RESERVES ARRIVED

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Keywords: I THOUGHT THE MILITARY WAS LIKE A FOOTBALL TEAM. REGULARS WHO WERE FIRST TO PLAY, RESERVES WHO TOOK OVER WHEN THEY GOT TIRED. INSTEAD, THE RESERVES TOOK THE FIELD FIRST AND NEVER GOT A BREAK IN THE ACTION. WHILE I WAS AT KIMPO, 12/28.51 UNTIL ABOUT 6/1/52, RESERVE CREWS AT RANDOLPH AFB MUTINIED TO PROTEST THE LACK OF REGULARS GOING TO KOREA. BECAUSE OF THIS, I GOT OUT. I VOLUNTEERED TO GO TO KOREA, AFTER SERVING IN EUROPE VOLUNTARILY.

RB-26 Project hawkeye

Comments: I am researching a history of the 12th TRS during the post Korean period. One of the responsibilities of the 12th TRS was monitoring of the DMZ using the RB-26. If there is anyone who was involved in this project in any way I would appreciate them getting in touch and corresponding with me. Thanks.

Keywords: Project Hawkeye, Monitoring the DMZ

Anyone serve with Robert H. Ransley?

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Keywords: I am searching for information about my late father, Major Robert H. Ransley who was in the Air Force and started service on January 14th, 1951. He may have flown reconaissance during the Korean War. He later flew reconaissance in Vietnam. He was nicknamed in Vietnam "the Gray Fox". Please contact me if anyone has any information. Thanks very much. Roberta Ransley-Matteau

Frank A Musielewicz

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Keywords: My father served with the 12 Tac Rec Sqdron during the Korean War. I have several letters he sent home to my aunt (also deceased). I also have several pictures of him in front of the aircraft he flew in during his missions and others from the unit he never flew in. If anyone remembers Frank, please contact me.

J.B. Taylor??

Comments: If anyone has info on JB Taylor, 12th TAC, 1954-57, please drop me a note. Thanks!!!

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Capt. Jack R. Stark

Comments: Looking for anyone who may have served Capt. Jack R. Stark in Korea 1952.

Keywords: 12th Recon. Sq. Korea

12th TRS 1946 to 1949

Comments: I'm and aviation historian and have recently published a book entitled "Tactical Reconnaissance in the Cold War" which details the history of USAF Tac Recce units from the end of WW2 the the mid 1970s. I am currently working on a history of the early Photo Jets of the USAF including the P-80s and FP-80s which flew with the 39th/12th TRS'out of March Field in the 1940s. Is there anyone out there who can help with memories, photos or other info. Thank you Doug Gordon.

Keywords: P-80 and FP-80 aircraft at March Field

Mid '52 to mid '53 / Lonesome Polecat

Comments: I would like to hear from anyone who I served with at Kimpo from mid '52 to mid '53 as I recollect. I flew in the Lonesome Polecat as navigator. I have several photos I could share and would like to correspond. Thanks. James "Jack" Karch, Lt. Col. USAF (ret.)

Keywords: "Jack" as a nickname B-26 Lonesome Polecat

1951-1952

Comments: Would especially like to locate Harvey J. West and others who I served with.

Keywords: K-14

I found a RB 26C in New Mexico

Comments: Hi guys, I found a RB 26C at the War Eagles Museum in Santa Teresa, NM. They would like to restore it to the 67th Tac Recon Wg. 12th Recon Sqdn specs. We need color photographs of the aircraft, donatations and your permission to call the War Eagles Museum home for the 12th Recon Sqdn. Please contact me and the War Eagles Museum. we do not want them to restore a Black Bird to SEA markings. War Eagles Museum www. War-Eagles-Museum.com.

Roy, caldridge@elp.rr.com 915-581-4725

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12th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron Reunion

Comments: The 12th TRS is having a reunion aboard the NCL Norwegian Dream from 22 October 2005 to 29 October 2005. The port of embarkation is Houston, Texas. Anyone interested in attending should contact Mr. Peter Metzer at 1-800-531-7245, ext 2199. This includes the 11th TRS, and the 6166th WRS.

Keywords: 12th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron Reunion

msg 48938

Comments: Ref Msg 48938 by Robert Finch: I was a nav in 12 TRS from Nov 51 to May 52. The other squadrons were 11 TRS, flying RF-80's; and 45 TRS, flying RF-51's, not 8 TRS and 15 TRS. Further, the waist nav positions were fitted with AN/APN-9 Loran sets in the waist position, not Shoran sets. As I recall, there were two station pairs operated by the CG which provided pretty good nav info on the west coast of N.Korea, less useful in the central area, and rather weak in the northeastern area.

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msg 48938

Comments: Ref Msg 48938 by Robert Finch: I was a nav in 12 TRS from Nov 51 to May 52. The other squadrons were 11 TRS, flying RF-80's; and 45 TRS, flying RF-51's, not 8 TRS and 15 TRS. Further, the waist nav positions were fitted with AN/APN-9 Loran sets in the waist position, not Shoran sets. As I recall, there were two station pairs operated by the CG which provided pretty good nav info on the west coast of N.Korea, less useful in the central area, and rather weak in the northeastern area.

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REUNION ?

Comments: Does anyone know when and where the next reunion is for the 12th TRS ???

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Corrections to previous message

Comments: In my previous meassage, I said that the 162nd Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron initially went to Miho, Japan. This was wrong. The squadron was sent to Itazuke AFB, Japan.

A very good reference regarding the operations of the 12th TRS can be found on the Air Froce Museum web site at www.wpafb.af.mil/museum/research/attack/a4/a4-13.htm, as well as http://afhra.maxwell.af.mil/wwwroot/rso/squadrons_flights-pages/0012rs.html

Keywords: 12th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron

12th Tactical Reconnaisance Squadron

Comments: The 162nd Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron was based at Langley AFB, VA just prior to the start of the Korean War in 1950. The RB-26's were flown to Fairfield AFB, CA, then on to Hickam AFB, Wake Island, and finally to Miho Airfield, Japan. The main body of the squadron went on TDY status by ship to Yokahoma, and subsequently to Miho. The planes started flying photo reconnaissane missions almost immediately, using photoflash bombs to illuminate the targets at night. The squadron was moved to K-2 (Tague)just before the Pusan Perimeter, when some of the men were flown to Nagoya, Japan. As soon as the Inchon Landing was completed, they were returned to K-2. The squadron was renamed as the 12th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron, and the personnel were placed on permanent status in Korea. In September, 1951, the squadron was moved to K-14 (Kimpo), but flew night missions out of K-13 (Suwon)for about a month, due to repairs being done at night on the runways at K-14. The Squadron patch depicts a crow holding a flashbomb in one wing, and a camera in the other. The moon and star signify that it was a night flying squadron. The lettering above the crow says 12 Tac Recon Sqdn, and the lettering below the crow says Night Photo. The cigar, the smoke, and the red hat were added by the artist who made up the original drawing (a friend of one of the photographers). The RB-26's were also used for Weather Reconnaissance (using the same squadron personnel), but designated as the 6166th Weather Reconnaissance Squardon. Most of the replacement aircraft came in from Hill AFB, out of storage at Piote Texas. All of the original 162nd TRS aircraft were modified at the same time, and were very similar in configuration, but the replacement aircraft were a hodge-podge of varing equipment and condition. The 162nd A/C were painted solid black, except for a checkerboard pattern on the vertical tail. This was dropped shortly after arriving in Korea, and all A/C were painted solid black. The gunner position was removed, and a Shoran Beacon was installed for a second navigator. That is why the 12th TRS flew with a pilot and two navigators (except when a camera technician took the place of the rear navigator on certain special missions.) The 67th TRG was made up of three flying squaddrons, TH 8th, 12th, and 15th TRS. The 8th TRS flew RF-80's, while the 15TH TRS flew RF-51's on armed reconnaissance missions in daylight. The 12th was the only night flying squadron. After 1952, the 8th and 15th TRS converted to RF-86's. If you need any other information, leave an e-mail message. Hope this answeres some of the questions that were posted regarding the 12th TRS.

Keywords: 12th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron, 67th Tactical Reconnaissance Group, K-2, K-14, Korea 1950-1953

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Robert E Hook, PLEASE Talk To Me

Comments: I SUSAN HOOK-EIDSON HAVE BEEN LIVING SINCE 1970 NOV, 23 AND ON MY BIRTH CERTIFICATE IT READS ROBERT E HOOK AND I KNOW THAT HE SERVED IN THE WAR BUT WICH ON UNKNOWN AS HE IS AND I CAN NOT GET ANY INFORMATION FROM JOANNE HEMPHILL (MAIDEN NAME) JOANNE HOOK-EIDSON SHE WAS BORN 1946 AND SHE INGAGED WITH ROBERT AND HE WENT TO WAR AND WOULD NOT COME BACK AND THAT IS ALL I KNOW AND THAT I HAD CARRIED HOOK UP UNTIL 1985 WHEN SHE HAD MY BIRTH CERTIFICATE CHANGED FROM HOOK TO EIDSON AND I DO NOT UNDERSTAND AND SHE DOES NOT TELL THE TRUTH AND I NEED TO KNOW. I HAVE BLONDE HAIR HAZEL EYES STAND ABOUT 5'09 AND WEIGHT 130. VERY OUTGOING HOLDING LOTS OF RESPECT FOR PEOPLE, I AM INTELLIGENT GRADUATE OF GERONIMO HIGH GERONIMO OK. SELF-EMPLOYED LIVING GREAT BUT I STILL HAVE NOTHING IF I CAN NOT FIGURE THIS OUT. IT I BELIEVE IT HOLDS ME FROM LIVING LIFE NOT KNOWING THE TRUTH WHO ROBERT E HOOK IS AND I HEARD HE MAY HAVE FAMILY HERE IN THE OKLAHOMA CITY AREA. AND HE MAY OF BEEN FROM INDIANA OR ILLINOISE SOMTHING LIKE THAT BUT ANY INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT ME AT esusang1970@yahoo.com. ANY FAMILY WHO MAY KNOW WHAT I AM TRYING TO FIND OUT I WANT TO KNOW YOU PLEASE HELP ME I WANT NOTHING FROM YOU JUST HELP TO KNOW MY LIFE AND IT MAY FILL THE EMPTYNESS OF YOUR OWN AND PLEASE MAKE NO CONTACT WITH JOANNE G HEMPHILL ABOUT THIS BECAUSE I NEED TO KNOW THE TRUTH AND NONE OF THAT PLEASE DONT TELL MY DAUGHTER ???????. PLEASE NOTIFY ME.

Keywords: ROBERT E HOOK

Looking to buy patch

Comments: I'm looking to buy an embroidered patch VA-45 Blackbirds. My dad's was stolen and it meant a great deal (sentimentally) to him. I'm trying to replace it. Can anyone help me locate one? Many thanks!

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need Info on a old Solider

Comments: im not sure what branch he was in but i need medical info .....his (Son) has alot of medical trouble and has been in and out of the hospitals for some time now....and im not to sure where els to go for this info so if u could help me out i thank you verry much it means alot if i could find the info on my Step Grandfather robert peter duquette

Keywords: im looking for my Stepgrandfather's medical info its verry inportent...his name is Robert peter Duquette ...he died in 1956 in concord, new hampshire birthday is sept.10,1926 birth place is vermont....

NEED INFORMATION ON kOREN WAR

Comments: WANT TO DO A REPORT ONTHIS WAR AND NEED COMMITS FROM VERS THANK YOU

JANET

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12 R.S. RB-26 aircraft markings

Comments: I am an artist helping to decorate the 12R.S.'s heritage room (at Beale AFB) and am looking for information on the markings of the RB-26s that they flew. Sadly, the pictures I have found depict very little of the aircraft. Most are frontal shots of a black aircraft. Can anyone help? Any information would be greatly apreciated, and would help to preserve the history of this unit in Korea. Thanks in advance, Stefan Giachino.

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67th Tactical Recon Squadron

Comments: I'm looking for anyone who might have known 1LT John W. Miller. He flew as a nav in a RB-26C and was killed at Suwon (K-13) in October, 1951. I understand he flew with the 12th Tac Recon Squadron, 67th Tac Recon Wing. Beyond that, I know little. Would like to know more. Thanks.

Keywords: RB-26C, 12th TAC Recon Squadron, Suwon, K-13