Looking for fellow airmen from camera repair 15 tac recon '56-'58

Comments: Looking for fellow airmen from camera repair 15th tactical recon Kadena 1956-1958

Keywords: Kadena, NCOIS, Sgt. Nelson, Hurley, John O'Quinn, Colonel Nuding, Bill Bruning, RF84, TDY to Korea, C119

Comments: Flew RF-80"s out Kimpo Feb1953-Dec1953

Flew the last Cotton Pickers mission on 30 July 1953

Keywords: The Hood- Tom Gargan,Aaron Aharonian,Bob Lantz,Zeke Schwartzman.

My tent was called "Los Angeles City Limits"

RF-86 OPERATION HONEYBUCKET

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Keywords: My nick name is Frank Pilot Served in 15TRS from August 1951 thru Match 1952. Sqdn CO's Major Bruce Fish and Major Ruffin Gray I flew 101 Combat Missions over North Korea. Prior to Korea I was an F-86 pilot in the 1st FIW,94FIS Capt.Joe Daly flew first RF-86 from Japan as well as one combat mission that I had no knowledge of. He rotated stateside shortly after. Myself and three other pilots who also flew F-86's prior to Korea were seleted to fly camera tests: 1/Lt Everete T.Brown, 1/LT John Pell,1/lt Burkhart. I flew the first test December 9.1951 in RF-86A FU-187 (50 minutes), two tests Dwcember 11,1951 in RF-86A FU-296 (1 hr ten mnutes first fligh 35 minutes second flight) and my last test December 24, 1951 in RF-86 FU-217 (40 minutes.) I had compled my 100 before the tests were completed. While waiting for my orders I was asked by Major Gray if I would fly a mission that was needed by the Pentagon. It was Low Oblique photos oh Pamnunjon NOTE ALL MY COMBAT MISSIONS WERE FLOWN IN RF-80A,s

The point I have related to is the fact there is no mentiom of what the four of us that flew all the test under rhe code name HONET BUCKET.This is part of the histry of the RF-86.

I just noticed that the above should be in COMMENTS

photo interp

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Keywords: 15th Tac Recon LT Henry T Parson OIC Maj Robert E Morrison CO

RF 84F AND RF 101 VOO DOO

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Keywords: stationed kadena wir force base 1956-1959i heard from two men since i left the service.

RF 84F AND RF 101 VOO DOO

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Keywords: stationed kadena wir force base 1956-1959i heard from two men since i left the service.

F-80/ F86/RF-84f,s c/c 1955 TO 1957 15TH

Comments: I was with the 15th tac. recon. at Yokota AFB when i was 18 yr,s old. i was a crew chief on the F-80,s and the F-86,s and RF-84F,s i remember the good times we use to have in the town of fussa macha [sp] it had dirt streets with large mud holes after a rain. bar after bar all the way to the train station. Our acft. were parked next to some B-29,s and B-50,s. the 15th in 1956 moved to Kedena AFB in Okenawa . when i left in july of 1957 they were going to school on the RF-101,S

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My father

Comments: My father, Edward F. Deane, served with the 15th TRS in Korea. I believe, in 1953-54, 2nd Lt. F-80 pilot. He was also assigned to Webb, among other stateside bases, pre-war. Anyway, he passed away December 2002 in Charleston, W. Va. He was a proud USAF veteran until the day he died and he spoke frequently of his experiences and the men he served with.

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8th Tac. Recon Sqdn

Comments: I joined the 8th Tac in Feb '50 at Yokota AB. I rotated out of Kempo in Dec '51 from the 15th Tac. I would like very much to get a copy of the 8th Tac "Patch". As I recall, it had an 8 ball and "Every Man A Tigar" above it. I'd love to hear from any of ther old gang.

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Hallet P. Marston Info

Comments: I'm looking for info about Hallet P. "Hall" Marston of the 15th TRS. Specifically, his involvment with the 15th TRS flying the RF-101 Voodoo in Vietnam and the number of combat missions he flew.

I understand he passed away in the early '90's, and that he might have flown out of Kadena AB, Okinawa.

Sure look forward to hearing from you.

Dale

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April of 1952

Comments: I can't figure out why I can't get a listing in the Sqd roster and in this web site.

Keywords: 100 missions in the RF-80.

Lived with Karl Hesch and John Shelander. Our Tent was named "Auger Inn"

Jim Howell was a class mate of mine and went to Shaw and on to Kimpo with Karl and I. He transferred to the 4th prior to ever flying a recce mission. When he completed his missions there he came back to the 15th and was KIA in July of 53.

Anybody still alive?

Comments: Can't remember the names of all the guys that were there in 1952. Our comanding officer got shot down and killed flying the new secret RF86.

Keywords: CrewChief RF80 Gerry Lambert, M/Sgt

my fathers daughter

Comments: trying to reach someone on the cottonpickers web site. i cant find any contact info. have have alot of my dads picturs and articles that i would love to send the site. i would also like to talk to any of his friends. he died of a stroke when i was 19 years old. he was out at nellis as his last assignment under general kelly.thanks heather

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Captain David M.Reichman

Comments: I am looking for anyone who served with Captain David M.Reichman, 15th Tac Recon Squadron, Korea. I am the best friend of his grandson & am trying to collect testimonials, personal stories about his grandfather. Please reply to wormwood66@comcast.net. Thank you.

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15tacrec reunion

Comments: Information on any 15th Tac Rec reunions especially for those @ K-14 from Feb1953 to Oct 1953

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Comments: I was a member of the 56th Weather Recon Squadron at Yokota Air Base. I was walking along the row of hangers on my way up towards headquarter. One of the hangers rear door was open and I saw a RF-86F. It was unusual because it had nose art. It had an Al Capp cartoon on it and the character was a little round figure with stubbs of hair on top and little arms and legs and named "The Bald Iggle." Does any one remember that bird. This was late in 1954 I think. I'm a model builder and I would like to build a model of it, but need the serial number. For your 15th Recon Squadron members the Air Force Museum now has a RF-86F on display. I believe it is in the markings of the 15th.

Roger Warren

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15th TRS Coffee Mugs

Comments: I recently purchased two 15th TAC RCN SQDR coffee mugs at auction. Both are in excellent condition. One side has the the RF-80 on it and the other has the squadron patch (tiger on the airplane). Below that it says "Ruby Pearl". Can anyone out there give me any insight to the "Ruby Pearl" name? Thanks.

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15 TRS photos found (1960-61 era)

Comments: I have found about 50 or so slides and negatives taken of the 15th TRS during the time period of 1960 - 1961.

The color slides are deteriorating rather badly but I'm trying to restore them.

Is there anyone out there interested?

Ron Mowrey

Keywords: Photographs

Sgt. Baytala

Comments: Hi - I would like to hear from anyone who knew Sgt. Baytala, a pilot from Elizabeth, NJ. He was in the camera repair section, 8th and 15th squadron. His son Dave was my classmate in Tokyo in 1958/59 and I´d like to get in touch with him. Is there anyone out there who knew Sgt Baytala and could help? Thanks very much.

Carlos Alberto

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TacRec Reunion

Comments: If anyone has info. on Tac Recon meeting in Cocoa Beach on Oct.14-17 Please send contact me at mybratd@adelphia.net or call 561-747-1143.

Robert Barbuto 15th Tac Rec. Feb-Nov 1953 Flew RF-80's.

Keywords: Tac Recon- Korea

Cottonpickers at Kadena in 60's

Comments: Anyone from the early 60's out there? Farmer, Jones, Diefenbach, Cummings. Guys in barracks 711.

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15 tac oki korea 69-70 71

Comments: aircraft 1969 deployed to korea in 69 due to shoot down of navy ec-121 rf4-c ZZ tail logo deployed to osan understand squadron is now in afganistan

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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

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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

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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

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15 trs

Comments: Served with the 15 Tac Recon Sq at Komaki, Yokota, and Kadena. Great outfit. If an important mission was needed, the 15th was called to do it. I was an aircraft electrician.

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Recon Collector

Comments: Great Site, I,am a RECCE collector,and collect anything what has to with RECCE planes. Is there anybody who can help to find patches,tdy,Royal flush,photos,ect. Please send me a email,Today.

Thanks from a RECCE Collector from Holland

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Comments: 15TH INTERCEPTER SQUADREN

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Comments: 15 tac recon sq kimpo 1952-1953 camera repair- load rf80-rf86 with film nickname-moose

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unit member

Comments: 15TH TRS

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Great site!

Comments: My father, Fred Nichols, was in the 15th Tac Recon and I am thrilled to see the web page. Please include me in any current events, mailings, etc. I am an active duty Army captain, currently serving as a tank company commander at Ft. Carson- if I can be of any assistance at all dont hesitate to contact me.

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The 15th TRS Webpage

Comments: Come share the History of the 15th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron in the Korean War at www.cottonpickers.org

Keywords: 15th TRS, 8th TRS, 67th TRW, Kimpo, Taegu, K-14, K-2, Itazuke, Cottonpickers, RF-80, RF-86, Korean War, USAF