SON OF JOHN 'TIN' WELCH

Comments: My dad, John Quintin Welch flew reconnaissance in Korea. He is presently in the final stages of cancer and will probably not make it through the summer. He has spoken to me on several occaisons of his experiences in Korea, has given me is squadron patch "Every Man A Tiger" and a piece of impeler blade from when he "threw the bucket" during a a mission. He does not know I am trying to get in touch with any of the men who were part of the squadron however, I thought it might be nice to try.

Tin was an actor and director of a local theatre in Portland OR and was in the film, One Flew Over the Cookoo's Nest. His great success came as owner of Welch's, an antique store in Portland which he ran with his wife Carol for many years. God bless all of you who served so very long ago, it is an honor to have this opportunity to reach out.

Keywords: John "Tin" Welch Lt. - 15th Tactical Reconnaissance Squardron, 67th Tac Recon Group, 5th Air Force, Far East Command. Served out of K14 Kimpo Air Base.

Flew last Cottonpickers mission over North Korea.

Comments: Flew last Cottonpickers mission over North Korea.

Keywords: 15 Tac Rec Sqdn. Jan.53-Nov.53 Flew RF-80's

15th Tac Recon Sqdn (K14)

Comments: I was assigned to the 15th TRS from Feb 53-Jan 54 and was a crewchief on an RF80C in TSgt Frost's flight. I was in the squadron when we received RF86's in the "Honey Bucket" flight and have found Louis Workmeister, who was an F86 crewchief. Col McCollum was Wing Commander (later worked for him when he was a Maj Gen and commander of Amarillo Tech Trng Cntr. Lt Col Newman was the squadron commander and Major Saylor was the exec officer. Can't remember the First sergeant but the line Chief was MSgt Gregory and Capt Chambers was the Maintenance Officer. The flight chiefs were TSgt Frost, Fielder and Tebo. Some of the crewchiefs were Granbury, Mechtel, Workmeister, Johnson and others I can no longer remember names. Some of our pilots were Capt Howell, Lt Barbuto and Lt Sartain. It has been a long time but good to find this site after so many years. I remember the MIG landing at Kimpo and the Marine pilot landing a Banshee that had one leg shot off. Also remember drinking some of that good Australian beer with our Aussie friends in the Meteor squadron.

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15th TRS Air Combat

Comments: I'm researching Korean War air combat, especially besides F-86 v. MiG. I'd like to talk to anybody in 15th TRS who had encounters with MiG's. Of the whole war, the most interesting incident is Feb. 23, 1951 because of what Soviet records show about that encounter. But I'm almost equally interested in any and all cases 15th TRS a/c were attacked by enemy a/c. Thanks

Joe Brennan

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Chas. E. Shelton 15th TRS

Comments: I'm converting an F-101B model to Col. Shelton's RF-101C, and am reasonably certain that his plane was in SEA camouflage (not natural metal or air defense grey). It is reasonably certain that as of April 1965 suqadron code letters had not been assigned to the 15th. What is not clear is if the plane's s/n would have been "60190" or "AF 60--190" (with small "AF" and "60" one above the other and a large "190" alongside). Anyone know how the arrangement of the aircraft serial number? (Or, was there just a white aircraft I.D. number {for example, "214", "512", etc.). Thank you for your assistance.

Keywords: Col.(then Captain)Charles E. Shelton; RF-101C s/n 56-0190; 15th TRS; Udorn, RTAFB; MIA 29 April 1965 (Xam Neua, Laos)

15 TRS

Comments: I was a crew chief on a RF86 in 1953 & 1954.

Commander was Major Morrison.

Would like to hear from Jack Dunn or Walter Lesperance.

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searching for Lt.Mike Oberhofer

Comments: If anyone has information on Lt. Mike Oberhofer,we flew RF-80's at K-14. Please contact Bob Barbuto at mybratd@adelphia.net or call 561-747-1143.

Keywords: Lt.Bob the (HOOD) Barbuto K-14 Jan.1953-Nov.1953If anyone has in formation

Comments: 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), (See prior posting from him) 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: 15th., Tac Recon Sq., 67th. TRW., Web site for.

searching for Lt.Mike Oberhofer

Comments: If anyone has information on Lt. Mike Oberhofer please contact Bob Barbuto at mybratd@aol.com

Keywords: The Hood 15th tac rec. RF-80 K-14

15th TRS

Comments: I arrived at Kimpo in Jan.1953, there until Nov.1953. I have a picture of a crew and Flight Chief of TR 253. I have no idea who it is. I was on the maint. crew next to the photo lab. We towed out aircraft and had the tugs and 4x4's to carry VIPs. I have been looking for some of my friends who were there at the time with a house boy "boysan" Kim I am especially looking for Tom Broadus, Michael Governale, Treadway, Jody? and whoever was there in '53. I just found this site and never knew it existed. I am the white-haired kid from New Hampshire who's wife had a baby while I was in Korea. Thank you, Roscoe Wilmot

Keywords: K-14 Kimpo, 15th Tac Field Maint, Photo Lab, Maint, Motor Pool, RF80, F86, 4th Fighter

Kimpo 1963

Comments: I am looking for some who were with me at Kimpo, Korea in 1953. I was at K-14, Kimpo; 67th Tac Recon Wing, 15th Tac Recon Squadron. I was in Field Maint. I am especially looking for Tlm Broadus from Ala, Michael T Governale from NJ and anybody who remembers being there. I was ther from Jan. 1953 to Nov.1953.

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looking for a lost friend

Comments: Looking for Lt. Joshua Rodenburg, flew RF-4C's together at Zweibrucken AB.

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In Search Of...........

Comments: I would like to know if anyone might have known a great name by the name of James Robert Hall. He was stationed at Moody AFB around 1951-52 then went on to Okinawa, Japan. He might have been from Alabama. If anyone knows anything please contact me. Thank-you in advance.

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Additional Info

Comments: Would like to find anyone is his squadron who might have known him. I will be attending the De Department of Defense POW/MIA Personal Affairs conference on April 20, 2002 at Portland, OR. If anyone has information about my brother's service I would appreciate any information . Before he was in the Tactical Recon unit, he completed 95 missions in a fighter squadron, Air Force.

Keywords: My brother, 1st Lt Milton Lane Wiseman, was in 67th Tactical Rec, Fifth USAF. on mission 5-10-19551 to Sinmak. Lost radio contact soon after take-off at 1210. May Day at 1399 hour heard at Kimpo Air Base near Seoul, SK.

World War Two History

Comments: First of all,your website is terrific.Really enjoyed it. I'd like to ask you where I can find info on Tactical Recon units during second world war.67th and 10th Groups especially.I found a terrific book about the 7th strategic recon group,but nothing comparable about the tac-r boys. If you can help me I would really appreciate it.Again,great site!Thank you.

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Every Man A Tiger

Comments: Remember the squadron motto. Every man a tiger. Somebody changed it to Every Man An Animal. Had to hitch a ride from Yong Dong Po upon arrival in Korea.

Keywords: Arrived kIMPO March 53 til March 54

15th tac recon kimpo AB.

Comments: THANK YOU FOR THIS SITE, I WAS A CREW CHEIF ON A F86F SABRE PHOTO RECON, THEY FLEW MISSIONS IN NORTH KOERA. I WAS THERE IN NOV 52- AUG 1953, IT HOLDS A LOT OF GREAT MEMORIES. WE HAD OUR NAMES ON THE COCKPIT, MY PILOTS NAME WAS COL-R F NEWMAN BASE COMANDER.WE WERE ACROSS FROM THE 4TH FIGHTER INTS WING.

Keywords: F- 86F SABRE PHOTO RECON.

Searching for Family or Friends of MIAs

Comments: I would like to make contact with any family or friends of the following MIA’s that were assigned to the 15th TAC Recon Squadron: Capt. James Hoff Howell Jr., Cincinnati, OH, 1st Lt. Paul Nicholas Marco, New York, NY, 1st Lt. Melvin M. Montie, Eaton Rapids, MI. If you have any information on any of these men, please e-mail me at the address provided. Thank you very much. Ray Sestak

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Requesting RF-86A Information

Comments: Building a model of the RF-86A Ashtray aircraft. I have all I need except a view/drawing of the camera windows/bulges from below. I have side views of the Ashtray aircraft and the later RF-86Fs, but I don't think the lower windows were the same. Any ideas?

Thanks much, Jim Kiker

Keywords: Though not a Korean vet, I was a Cottonpicker 79-80, WSO in RF-4C's.

CREW CHIEF & ASST.RF101C 60049

Comments: Great site have been looking for more information on the 15 TRS. It was a great Squadron to serve with Major James M Jones jr was commander at the time I was there. We help cross train the Repubilic of China Air Force from RF84 to RF101 Proud to have serve with the 15TRS

Keywords: RF101C 60049

MARCO, PAUL N 1LT 2/28/52

Comments: Looking for kin of 1LT Paul Nicholas Marco who was from NY, NY and whose plane was apparently shot down by AAA fire on 2/28/52. USAF says body not recovered. Looking for kin to contact Msgt. Fishback or his successor and ask about DNA and family updates. Msgt. Fishback - 1 800-531-5501. or contact me. ken page

Keywords: F80A - search for kin

15th TRS

Comments: There was no better way to start an Air force career than combat with the 15 TRS in Korea. Of interest, my last AF assignment was CO of the 67th RTS at yokota AB (69-71). What goes around, comes around.

PS If anyone is interested, I may have 35mm pictures of the runway control trailor at K 14.

Keywords: Flew 125 msn. with the 15 TRS. Arrived July 52 and departed Mar 53. Ken Collins was a tent mate.

15 TRS

Comments: I Just discovered this site a few days ago. I think it is great. I was assigned to the 15th TAC, which at this time was located at Kadena Air Base, Okinawa,from 1 Apr 1957(April Fools Day) until the middle of Oct.,1958. I worked in the Comm-Nav shop. My Commander was a Maj. William F. Nuding. He was a great Commander, and it was a great outfit to be a part of. Jackson D. Terry Tsgt (Ret)

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RF-101 Patches

Comments: I am trying to locate someone who has a Voodoo Medicine Man Patch for sale. Does anyone have any leads? Thanks.

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Comments: my brother , MAJ H. H. MYERS USAF was declared MIA Mar 19,1951 and KIA Dec 1953. I WOULD appreciate any information about his status in the weeks prior to his los

Keywords: 8th and 15th TRS