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Entry: 81510 12TH TACTICAL RECON SQDN	CHARLES JEROME LINDROS JERRY
MICHAEL MCVINNEY wrote on December 27, 2011 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: 12TH TACTICAL RECON SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Looking for anyone that may have served with Jerry Lindros. Keywords: 1953 Korea Blackbirds, 12th Tactical Recon, Lt. Charles Jerome Lindros Jerry

Entry: 81498 12TH TACTICAL RECON SQDN	CHARLES JEROME LINDROS JERRY
MICHAEL MCVINNEY wrote on December 27, 2011 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: 12TH TACTICAL RECON SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Looking for anyone that may have served with Jerry Lindros. Keywords: 1953 Korea Blackbirds, 12th Tactical Recon, Lt. Charles Jerome Lindros Jerry

Entry: 77598 12TH TACTICAL RECON SQDN	162/12 TRS K-2 AB, KOREA. 1050/51
DON TEMPEL wrote on January 24, 2011 CITY AND STATE: LAKEWOOD WA UNIT: 162/12 TRS SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN Comments: Keywords: 3 battle stars 1950/51 RB 26s.52 missions Dec 1950-Aug 1951. Call sign "Lone Wolf"

Entry: 75574 12TH TACTICAL RECON SQDN	12TH TAC
DOUGLAS CRAIG wrote on July 25, 2010 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN Comments: I was stationed on Kempo with the 12th tac during 1953. I allowed the museum at Lackland AFB to copy the year book, which was done in 1953 and the Last Mission book, which was done by our photo lab when the war ended. Along with verious other photos lackland was susposed to make a display of this. They have a photo of me standing on top of a B-26. I hope to see what they have done in November. Douglas H Craig Keywords:

Entry: 74183 12TH TACTICAL RECON SQDN	2ND LT. ROGER C. SPRAGUE
STEPHEN SPRAGUE wrote on April 2, 2010 CITY AND STATE: LOUGHBOROUGH UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: heelo, I am searching for someone who may have served with my Uncle Roger C. Sprague, Blackbirds, killed in sept on recon mission Keywords: aircraft I believe was "Reluctant Virgin"

Entry: 71676 12TH TACTICAL RECON SQDN	12 TACT.RCN.SQ
YON SPANGENBERG JR. wrote on September 20, 2009 CITY AND STATE: LIMMEN NH UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My Dad served in this Squadron in I guess 1944 - '45. Are there any Veterans of that period? Yon Spangenberg Keywords: Victor Spangenberg

Entry: 69759 12TH TACTICAL RECON SQDN	FOUND MORE DOCUMENTS
ALAN MUSIELEWICZ wrote on April 5, 2009 CITY AND STATE: ST. PAUL MN UNIT: 12TH TACTICAL RECON SQDN SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: (Lt. Frank A. Musielewicz's): I recently have been forced to move and I found my father's (Lt. Frank A. Musielewicz's) military box in which he kept his certificates, orders and documents from both WWII and Korea. As soon as I settle in, I will begin the scan of the letters, orders and other documents that have to do with the squadron. Keywords:

Entry: 69619 12TH TACTICAL RECON SQDN	11TH; 12TH; 6166 TH TRS REUNION 2009
ROBERT FINCH wrote on March 24, 2009 CITY AND STATE: UPLAND CA UNIT: 12TH TRS SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN Comments: I received a newsletter from Dr Jim Van Hare regarding the possible reunion of the three squadrons that arose out of the old 162nd Reconnaissance Squadron. Dr Jim wants to know how many members of the three squadrons intend to attend the reunion in Niagara Falls during October 2009 (or want to postpone the reunion until 1010) Dr Jim's address is: 7545 Arborcrest Street, Portage, Michigan 49024. Drop him a line and tell him what you want to do about the reunion. Keywords:

Entry: 62526 12TH TACTICAL RECON SQDN	RB-26 RADIO OPERATOR 1951-1952
MIKE CARTER wrote on October 7, 2007 CITY AND STATE: MUSKOGEE OK UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN 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

Entry: 61336 12TH TACTICAL RECON SQDN	RESERVES ARRIVED
ROBERT G. TURNEY wrote on June 19, 2007 CITY AND STATE: HOUSTON TX UNIT: 12TH TAC RECON, 586 BOMB SQD SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN Comments: 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.

Entry: 61213 12TH TACTICAL RECON SQDN	RB-26 PROJECT HAWKEYE
DOUG GORDON wrote on June 5, 2007 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON 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

Entry: 61143 12TH TACTICAL RECON SQDN	ANYONE SERVE WITH ROBERT H. RANSLEY?
ROBERTA RANSLEY-MATTEAU wrote on May 29, 2007 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: 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

Entry: 61023 12TH TACTICAL RECON SQDN	FRANK A MUSIELEWICZ
ALAN MUSIELEWICZ wrote on May 18, 2007 CITY AND STATE: ST. PAUL MN UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: 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.

Entry: 60476 12TH TACTICAL RECON SQDN	J.B. TAYLOR??
MARK MCMORROW wrote on March 26, 2007 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: If anyone has info on JB Taylor, 12th TAC, 1954-57, please drop me a note. Thanks!!! Keywords:

Entry: 59950 12TH TACTICAL RECON SQDN	CAPT. JACK R. STARK
JOHN STARK wrote on February 7, 2007 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Looking for anyone who may have served Capt. Jack R. Stark in Korea 1952. Keywords: 12th Recon. Sq. Korea

Entry: 59873 12TH TACTICAL RECON SQDN	12TH TRS 1946 TO 1949
DOUG GORDON SR. wrote on February 1, 2007 CITY AND STATE: LANGOURLA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON 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

Entry: 59684 12TH TACTICAL RECON SQDN	MID '52 TO MID '53 / LONESOME POLECAT
JAMES KARCH wrote on January 20, 2007 CITY AND STATE: WARNER ROBINS GA UNIT: 12TH TAC. RECON. SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN 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

Entry: 59617 12TH TACTICAL RECON SQDN	RB26 12TH TAC RECON KIMPO 52 53
ROD CROWLEY wrote on January 16, 2007 CITY AND STATE: HAUGHTON LA UNIT: 12TH TAC RECON KIMPO 52-53 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN Comments: looking for any pictures of b26 that shows wing and canopy covers that shows presents of ice. I was injured after slipping and falling from a rb26 while stationed at Kimpo in 52 and53. Need info for VA claim Thank you fellow Black Birds Keywords: aircraft with wing covers

Entry: 53204 12TH TACTICAL RECON SQDN	1951-1952
JAMES WOODWORTH wrote on September 18, 2005 CITY AND STATE: WOODBURY NJ UNIT: 12TH TAC REC SQ (NP) SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN Comments: Would especially like to locate Harvey J. West and others who I served with. Keywords: K-14

Entry: 53047 12TH TACTICAL RECON SQDN	I FOUND A RB 26C IN NEW MEXICO
ROY ALDRIDGE wrote on September 7, 2005 CITY AND STATE: EL PASO TX UNIT: 67TH SUPPLY SQDN. BOMB DUMP SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN 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 Keywords:

Entry: 51380 12TH TACTICAL RECON SQDN	12TH TACTICAL RECONNAISSANCE SQUADRON REUNION
ROBERT FINCH wrote on June 6, 2005 CITY AND STATE: UPLAND CA UNIT: 12 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN 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

Entry: 50163 12TH TACTICAL RECON SQDN	MSG 48938
STAN CASTLEMAN wrote on April 13, 2005 CITY AND STATE: CUMBERLAND FORESIDE` ME UNIT: 12 TRS SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA 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. Keywords:

Entry: 50162 12TH TACTICAL RECON SQDN	MSG 48938
STAN CASTLEMAN wrote on April 13, 2005 CITY AND STATE: CUMBERLAND FORESIDE` ME UNIT: 12 TRS SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA 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. Keywords:

Entry: 49803 12TH TACTICAL RECON SQDN	REUNION ?
ROBERT FINCH wrote on March 27, 2005 CITY AND STATE: UPLAND CA UNIT: 12TH TACTICAL RECONNAISSANCE SQUADRON SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Does anyone know when and where the next reunion is for the 12th TRS ??? Keywords:

Entry: 49706 12TH TACTICAL RECON SQDN	CORRECTIONS TO PREVIOUS MESSAGE
ROBERT FINCH wrote on March 22, 2005 CITY AND STATE: UPLAND CA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA 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

Entry: 48938 12TH TACTICAL RECON SQDN	12TH TACTICAL RECONNAISANCE SQUADRON
ROBERT FINCH wrote on February 15, 2005 CITY AND STATE: UPLAND CA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA 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

Entry: 46723 12TH TACTICAL RECON SQDN
SUSAN HOOK EIDSON wrote on November 8, 2004 CITY AND STATE: OKLAHOMA CITY OK UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 46722 12TH TACTICAL RECON SQDN	ROBERT E HOOK, PLEASE TALK TO ME
SUSAN HOOK EIDSON wrote on November 8, 2004 CITY AND STATE: OKLAHOMA CITY OK UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER 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

Entry: 40448 12TH TACTICAL RECON SQDN	LOOKING TO BUY PATCH
GAIL POWERS wrote on January 31, 2004 CITY AND STATE: BUFFALO NY UNIT: FAMILY MEMBER VA-45 BLACKBIRDS SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - 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! Keywords:

Entry: 39390 12TH TACTICAL RECON SQDN	NEED INFO ON A OLD SOLIDER
HEATHER LAFERTE wrote on December 23, 2003 CITY AND STATE: CLAREMONT NH UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN - KOREA 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....

Entry: 36862 12TH TACTICAL RECON SQDN	NEED INFORMATION ON KOREN WAR
JANET AVILA wrote on September 11, 2003 CITY AND STATE: KLAMATH FALLS OR UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: WANT TO DO A REPORT ONTHIS WAR AND NEED COMMITS FROM VERS THANK YOU JANET Keywords:

Entry: 35944 12TH TACTICAL RECON SQDN	12 R.S. RB-26 AIRCRAFT MARKINGS
STEFAN GIACHINO wrote on July 30, 2003 CITY AND STATE: FAIR OAKS CA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON 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. Keywords:

Entry: 35694 12TH TACTICAL RECON SQDN	67TH TACTICAL RECON SQUADRON
JOHN LEWIS wrote on July 22, 2003 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON 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

Entry: 32542 12TH TACTICAL RECON SQDN	BLACKBIRDS PATCH
STEVE ZAHM wrote on March 6, 2003 CITY AND STATE: GAITHERSBURG MD UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Hi: I recently rediscovered a patch that belonged to my father T/Sgt Theodore (Ted) A. Zahm (deceased). He served in Korea as a member of the Blackbirds but most of our family stuff has been lost over the years as he died in 1967 and my mother remarried. I am looking for unit information and any info about his service. I do have his dog tags but I do not know where they are at the moment. The patch has a blue background with a crow or raven with a red hat smoking a cigar and holding what looks like a bomb in its left hand and something that looks like a gray satchel in the other hand. There is a star and a quarter moon (man in the moon) just below and near the crows left foot. Across the top is written Alone! Unarmed! Unafraid? with Blackbirds written across the bottom. I always understood that my dad was a radar operator and after he came home served in SAC and later as an air traffic controller at Tinker AFB in Oklahoma City where he retired from active duty. He was killed in a plane crash in New Mexico in 1967. He was stationed in Japan when I was born in 1956 and I have been told that his military records were lost in a fire. Any help or info would be greatly appreciated. Regards, Steve Zahm Keywords:

Entry: 30956 12TH TACTICAL RECON SQDN	A26C 4435671
BEN ROBERTSON wrote on January 5, 2003 CITY AND STATE: JOHNS ISLAND SC UNIT: 162 /12 TRS LANGLEY/KOREA SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I am looking for any who worked on or flew this aircraft fron april 1950 thruu feb 1952 Keywords: rb 26 c 4435671

Entry: 29088 12TH TACTICAL RECON SQDN	12TH. TAC RECON WEB SITE
LLOYD WOOLEY wrote on October 27, 2002 CITY AND STATE: LONGVIEW WA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: There is a web site dedicated to the history of the 67th. Wing and especially the 15th. TRS of the 67th. TRW at Kimpo, K-14. It covers the years of 1951 through 1954, with yearbook info. Some great photos to look at, contributed by former members. The 12th. TRS is covered also. Take a look at this URL http://www.cottonpickers.org/ Lt. Col. John Duquette(Ret), has really done a great job with his web site, for us that served there, in those units. the 8th/15th. and neighboring units of the 45th.; 12th. TRS and the 77th. Australian Squadron. Keywords: 12th. TRS 67th. TRW. Cottonpickers, 45th.; 8th./15th. TRS

Entry: 28210 12TH TACTICAL RECON SQDN	I WOULD LIKE INFO ON REUNIONS
BRUCE GROVES wrote on September 12, 2002 CITY AND STATE: SEVEN HILLS OH UNIT: 12TH TAC RECON SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I served with the 12th TAC from May 1953 until Jan 1954, as a line mechanic on RB-26's.would like to e-mail any Airman who served at this time. Keywords:

Entry: 28124 12TH TACTICAL RECON SQDN	HAVE CUP.
JAMES TIPTON wrote on September 8, 2002 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I have his cup. Keywords: Rudy 12th,Kempo,A26

Entry: 26699 12TH TACTICAL RECON SQDN	SERVED WITH 12TH TAC REC SQ
DAVID SHIVES wrote on July 3, 2002 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: 12TH TAC REC SQ SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I have a few pictures of the RB26's. and some of the Guy's. A few of the area, tents. I will be glad to share those with you. I would like to have a copy, or better yet a Blackbird patch, I have lost the one I had over the years. Will be glad to correspond with who ever. Keywords:

Entry: 25319 12TH TACTICAL RECON SQDN	12TH TAC. PILOTS, CREW, MECH., PHOTOGRAPHERS
KYLE ROHMAN wrote on May 8, 2002 CITY AND STATE: RANCHO CUCAMONGA CA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: The Air Museum is currently looking for any information from those serving in the 12th Tac.Sqdrn. during the Koren War, who may have flown or crew'd on RB-26C 44-35323. We have found two color photos of this aircraft at Kimpo. Neither of these photos show any names or nose-art. This aircraft seems to be the only surviving RB-26. Like many invaders "323" was used as a fire bomber for the majority of its life after being stricken from service in July of 1958. It was donated to the Air Museum @ 1980. We would love to here from anyone regarding the combat history of 44-35323. The invader is "airworthy" and is currently based at The Air Museum's new satilite facility Vale'Airport Grand Canyon Ariz. I can also be reached at the museum daily. Please call 909 597 4754 and ask for Kyle Rohman. Thanks to all! Keywords: Current crewchief on the Planes of Fame Air Museum RB-26C. 44-35323

Entry: 23537 12TH TACTICAL RECON SQDN	1ST LT. ANDREW HAGER
BENTON R. MARKHAM JR. wrote on February 27, 2002 CITY AND STATE: BIG BEAR LAKE CA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Looking for anyone who knew or flew with my uncle. 1st Lt Andrew Hager AO 2 078 217 He was navigator/photographer on B-26's Dec 31 1950 with 162nd Tac Recon which became 12th Tac Recon. He was there until approx July 1951 Want to talkwith someoe who knew him to complete hs history for rest of family. Keywords: Looking For:

Entry: 22801 12TH TACTICAL RECON SQDN	LOOKING FOR BUDDIES
CHADWICK B. (CHAD) WERTS wrote on January 31, 2002 CITY AND STATE: GENOA IL UNIT: 12TH TAC RECON SQ. SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I was at kimpo from aug 52 to may 53 Keywords: friends john fogarty paul west and others i served in the armament section on the flight line.

Entry: 20516 12TH TACTICAL RECON SQDN	'THE BLACKBIRDS'
RICK JACOBSEN wrote on November 11, 2001 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Looking for a little history to put together for my Dad. He was career Air Force flying the first A-26s in Europe with the 9th Army Air Force and again flying A-26s with the Blackbirds. Thank You, His Son Keywords: Photo Recon group called the Blackbirds flying A-26s out of Kenpo in the early '50s

Entry: 16892 12TH TACTICAL RECON SQDN	KIMPO-12 TAC. RECON. ARTHUR SNAVELY COMMANDER
ALEX BREWER wrote on May 28, 2001 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Was in 12th Tac Recon from Jan til July 53, was "Nose" nav, with Jim Wade as pilot and Ray Falke as "Rear" nav. Have not missed Kimpo, "Bedcheck Charlie" or those stinking rice paddies one bit. Next to Phan Rang Vietnam and Sidi Slimane French Morocco, it is the least likely place I will ever revisit. Alex Brewer Keywords:

Entry: 14961 12TH TACTICAL RECON SQDN	RICHARD D COON
DAVID COON wrote on February 13, 2001 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Mig info. School project, anything would be helpful. Richard or I think Duane is my grandfather. Col. Richard D Coon of 64th TAC Recon Wing, 12th Squadron, 5th AF past away on 1-13-02. Buried on 2-1-02 at Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs. Keywords:

Entry: 10920 12TH TACTICAL RECON SQDN
JON PARKIN wrote on August 9, 2000 CITY AND STATE: EDWARDSVILLE IL UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 10918 12TH TACTICAL RECON SQDN	12TH TAC RECON SQ
JON PARKIN wrote on August 9, 2000 CITY AND STATE: EDWARDSVILLE IL UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My late-father, Joe L. Parkin (AO2058537), served as a first lieutenant navigator in the 12th Tac Recon Sq. in Korea during the late-spring and summer of 1951. He flew in a plane called the "Martini Kid" with Lt. Ray Graham and a pilot named Meek. I am interested in getting in contact with anyone who might have knwon him, as well as learning more about the mission, equipment, and organization of the 12th TRS. Keywords:

Entry: 7500 12TH TACTICAL RECON SQDN	BASE K47
WALTER WALDROP wrote on March 15, 2000 CITY AND STATE: ELMMOTT TX UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: My daughter is looking for information about my unit for a report at school. I remember some but not all the planes we used and the small things. If anyone out there does please mail me. Does anyone have any pictures. Thanks Walter Keywords: Base K-47 Lackland Base,

Entry: 5159 12TH TACTICAL RECON SQDN	12TH TRS REUNION
JOHN PINKERT wrote on November 20, 1999 CITY AND STATE: GREEN BAY WI UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 4568 12TH TACTICAL RECON SQDN	NOV 1952
WALDO MOULTON wrote on November 8, 1999 CITY AND STATE: SIERRA VISTA AZ UNIT: 12TH TACTICAL RECON. SQ., 67TH TRW SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: Comments: I was stationed at Kimpo AB (K-14) from Nov. 1952 to May 1953. Flew 47 Missions in the RB-26. I wonder if any others of my unit have joined your organization? Keywords:

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