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96 Messages - Group 50 to 99
Current Message 50 - May 24, 2002
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Entry: 25709
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Lucky Dog

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Timothy Carlson wrote on 2002-05-24 11:46:12.0

Comments: looking for any information on the flight crew of the b-29 bomber called the "lucky dog". im also looking for any information on my grandfather Albert Bertie Carlson.

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Current Message 51 - May 10, 2002
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Entry: 25346
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Lucky Dog

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Tom Higgins wrote on 2002-05-10 06:04:01.0

Comments: I'm looking for a crew photo or nose art of the "Lucky Dog" that suppose to have gone down in April, 1951. Can anyone help?

Thank you, Tom

Keywords: Lucky Dog

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Current Message 52 - April 27, 2002
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Entry: 25031
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looking for Frank Stien 30th BS 19th BG, Korea 50-51

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Ken Trunnell wrote on 2002-04-27 16:25:17.0

Comments:

Frank was a Crew Chief on B29s, Kadena AFB Okinawa when he was recalled as a Capt.

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Current Message 53 - November 19, 2001
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Entry: 20790
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Searching for Family or Friends of MIAs

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RAYMOND (RAY) Sestak wrote on 2001-11-19 16:39:37.0

Comments: I would like to make contact with any family or friends of the following MIA’s that were assigned to the HQ 19th Bomb Group: A1C Robert P. Domaleski, Scranton, PA, 2nd Lt. Kenneth L. Nosk, New York, NY. If you have any information on either of these men, please e-mail me at the address provided. Thank you very much. Ray Sestak

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Current Message 54 - November 12, 2001
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Entry: 20577
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Miss North Carolina

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William Love wrote on 2001-11-12 18:46:46.0

Comments: Would like information on a friend who transferred to 19th B.G. from Flt. D 2nd ARS and was a crew member on Miss NC. My understanding is the aircraft was shot down and there were no survivors. Can anyone verify and/or have a crew member list?

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Current Message 55 - November 11, 2001
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Entry: 20506
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100,000th tons of bombs

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henry guck wrote on 2001-11-11 10:30:17.0

Comments: This "new" aircraft was given to our crew in 1952. The picture on the nose was drawn by our bombadier. Originaly she was nude but they made us add a small amount of coverage.

I am looking for a photo of our plane with all of us in full gear and General Ridgeway and other dignitaries. They came down to congradulate us on this event. If anyone has one or could tell me where to find one I would appreciate it very much. There is a bomb up front with"100,000 Ton" on it. Hank Guck

Keywords: Crew of "Nipponese Baby"

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Current Message 56 - November 5, 2001
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Entry: 20376
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looking for crewmembers-1948 Dokdo Island, Korea-bombing practice

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Mark Lovmo wrote on 2001-11-05 14:34:26.0

Comments: Dear Sirs,

Please take a look at my B-29 website about the peacetime bombing of Dokdo Island (a.k.a.-Liancourt Rocks/Takeshima)Island by B-29s of 5th AF on June 8th, 1948:

http://dokdo1948.freeservers.com

PLEASE: If you have any information about this incident (you heard of it, you had served as a B-29 crewmember in 1948, especially in the 5th AF on Okinawa) or IF YOU WERE INVOLVED in this incident, OR IF YOU MIGHT KNOW OF ANYONE WITH ANY INFORMATION, please contact me! I have already contacted the National Archives, and I have yet to hear from them. Koreans have spoken of this issue, but US Air Force vets' voices have not been heard on this relatively unknown incident. Please take a look at the website above and tell me what you think! I would like AF vets' input/opinions! Please tell your associates!

Thanks, and Thanks for Serving!

-Mark Lovmo, amateur journalist/historian

Keywords: 5th Air Force, Dokdo, Takeshima, Tok-do, Dok-do, Tokdo, Liancourt Rocks, B-29, 1948.

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Current Message 57 - October 19, 2001
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Entry: 20025
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JENNINGS, JR. PAYNE MIA 3/29/51

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RAYMOND (RAY) Sestak wrote on 2001-10-19 13:42:24.0

Comments: JENNINGS, Payne, Jr. Col. Jennings was MIA on 3/29/51 and presumed dead on Dec 18 1951. Remains not recovered. We are looking for kin. Anyone know whether Col. Jennings had a spouse, children or siblings? Need your help in loating kin. kenneth e page, director, neny ch kwva, inc.

Keywords: B 29 19 bomb wg 19 bomb gp

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Current Message 58 - October 6, 2001
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Entry: 19794
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ADAMS, DONALD LESTER MIA 10/31/52

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RAYMOND (RAY) Sestak wrote on 2001-10-06 16:23:03.0

Comments: We are looking for kin of Capt. Donald Lester Adams who was with 19th Bomb Gp 93rd Bomb Sq in Korea. He was born on March 20 1925. His B 29 plane crashed on Oct 31 1952. We understand that his remains were never recovered. He was said to be from Houstonia, MO. Kin need to be located and put in touch with the Missing Persons Office of the appropriate military authorities who generally keep the kin informed as to its progress in finding information on those that were missing. Anyone knowing of the names and addresses of kin are asked to contact the undersigned. Kin could call USAF MSGT Fishback or his successor at 1 800 531 5501. When calling Msgt Fishback give him your name and address, the name of the casualty and your relationship to the casualty and other identifying information about the casualty and ask for information on the family update program and incident reports. Kin could also contact the undersigned. If Msgt. Fishback is called please let me know so that our search may be discontinued and we can continue our search for kin of other missing servicemen. Anyone interested in learning more about the MIAs and the need for DNA typing may visit other parts of this Korean War Project web site. Date: October 6 2001. Kenneth E Page, director, northeast ny chapter kwva, inc., troy, ny.

Keywords: 19 Bomb Gp 93 Bomb Sq

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Current Message 59 - September 30, 2001
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Entry: 19683
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RITTER, Thomas Warren MIA 3/29/51

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RAYMOND (RAY) Sestak wrote on 2001-09-30 10:00:04.0

Comments: SSGT Ritter was apparently on the B-29 that crashed into the sea on March 29 1951. He was said to be from McAlester, OK. We are looking for kin of SSGT Ritter. Anyone knowing whether he was married, had siblings or nieces and nephews please let me know names and addresses if possible. Names and localities where they lived would at least give me a clue as to where to start searching for the kin. Thank you. Thank you. Sept 30 2001. Kenneth E Page, Director, NENY Ch. KWVA, Inc., Troy, NY

Keywords: B 29 (45-21749) 19th Bomb Gp 19th Bomb Sq

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Current Message 60 - September 30, 2001
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Entry: 19682
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KINGSBURY, DELORAINE MICKEY MIA

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RAYMOND (RAY) Sestak wrote on 2001-09-30 09:56:16.0

Comments: Airman 1/C Kingsbury was on the B-29 that crashed into the sea on March 29 1951. He was said to be from Tacoma, WA. We are looking for kin of Airman Kingsbury. Anyone knowing whether he was married, had siblings or nieces and nephews please let me know names and addresses if possible. Names and localities where they lived would at least give me a clue as to where to start searching for the kin. Thank you. Sept 30 2001. Kenneth E Page, Director, NENY Ch. KWVA, Inc., Troy, NY

Keywords: B 29 (45-21749) 19th Bomb Gp 19th Bomb Sq

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Current Message 61 - September 30, 2001
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Entry: 19681
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HARVIEW, Keith Joseph

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RAYMOND (RAY) Sestak wrote on 2001-09-30 09:53:03.0

Comments: Sgt. Harview was on the B-29 that crashed into the sea on March 29 1951. He was said to be from Windsor, Ontario, Canada. We are looking for kin of Sgt. Harview. Anyone knowing whether he was married, had siblings or nieces and nephews please let me know names and addresses if possible. Names and localities where they lived would at least give me a clue as to where to start searching for the kin. Thank you. Sept 30 2001. Kenneth E Page, Director, NENY Ch. KWVA, Inc., Troy, NY

Keywords: B 29 (45-21749) 19th Bomb Gp 19th Bomb Sq

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Current Message 62 - September 30, 2001
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Entry: 19680
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BUTTLER, LELAND LOUIS MIA 3/29/51

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RAYMOND (RAY) Sestak wrote on 2001-09-30 09:48:59.0

Comments: Sgt. Buttler was apparently on the B-29 that crashed into the sea on March 29 1951. He was said to be from Garvin, OK. We are looking for kin of Sgt. Buttler. Anyone knowing whether he was married, had siblings or nieces and nephews please let me know names and addresses if possible. Names and localities where they lived would at least give me a clue as to where to start searching for the kin. Thank you. Sept 30 2001. Kenneth E Page, Director, NENY Ch. KWVA, Inc., Troy, NY

Keywords: B 29 (45-21749) 19th Bomb Gp 19th Bomb Sq

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Current Message 63 - September 22, 2001
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Entry: 19546
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Command Decision

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Tom and Debbie Cox wrote on 2001-09-22 11:14:19.0

Comments: Reference our postings on "Command Decision" and Lt Col. Donald Covic, A/C: Please note our new email address for inquiries and comments on "Command Decision".

Thank you,

Tom and Deb Cox

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Current Message 64 - September 18, 2001
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Entry: 19477
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19 BOMB GROUP HEADQUARTERS SQUADR0N

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FELT DEAN wrote on 2001-09-18 22:05:02.0

Comments: WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM OTHERS THAT SERVED DURING THIS TIME AT KADENA A.F.B. WITH THE 19TH.

Keywords: SERVED UNDER SEVERAL COMMANDERS THAT WERE WELL LOVED BY ALL UNDER THEIR COMMAND. I WORKED WITH TARGET MAPPING, BREIFING AND DE-BREIFING TARGET. ATTACHED TO UNIT FROM JUNE 1950 UNTIL FEB. 1953. I HAVE A MAGAZINE ARTICLE WRITTEN ON THE COMMAND DECISION AIRCRAFT DURING THE KOREAN WAR.

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Current Message 65 - September 8, 2001
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Entry: 19319
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B-29 Untouchable

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Kenneth Hayes wrote on 2001-09-08 22:15:29.0

Comments: I am trying to locate any information that I can for the Son of Capt. Hadley. He doesnt have a PC and thus far hasnt found much info. We do know that he was flying the lead aircraft and after he was shot down, so were the next two acft in sequence. If anyone has any Photos of the crew and or aircraft, please let me know.

Thanks,

Ken Hayes

Keywords: Need info on Pilot.. Capt. Hadley, crew and info re the action on day of downing. June 51. 19th BG / 30th Bomb Squadron.

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Current Message 66 - September 3, 2001
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Entry: 19159
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INFORMATION ABOUT JOSE S. PEREZ

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Ma. Teresa Bondad wrote on 2001-09-03 01:33:42.0

Comments: I'm looking for information regarding my father, JOSE S. PEREZ, a civilian employee detailed at 8108th Army Unit, Naha, Okinawa, Rykus Islands Under Welson Charlton, Captain, MHE-Engineer Branch. He told us stories about fighting in Korea. If anyone knows him, kindly send reply thru my e-mail, mpbondad@yahoo.com or my sis's e-mail, evperez@ln.bayantel.com.ph. Any info will be very much appreciated.

Keywords: Peping, civilian employee at 8108 Army Unit, Naha, Okinawa, Ryukus Islands

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Current Message 67 - August 17, 2001
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Entry: 18772
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July 50

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Leonard Miller wrote on 2001-08-17 17:51:17.0

Comments: 19th Bomb Gp. Kadena Air Base Okinawa,July 1950/July 1952 319th Fighter Interceptor Sqdn, Mar 1953/Sept 1954

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Current Message 68 - June 11, 2001
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Entry: 17265
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Home for Memorabilia

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C. COCO Sutton wrote on 2001-06-11 23:55:54.0

Comments: Beginning the painful process of cleaning out pictures (combat and unit) of Korea and Vietnam. Father was on 2 bombers in Korea. Looking for museum or Korean Memorial for these items. thanks for info.

Keywords: Top of the Mark + OTHERS

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Current Message 69 - May 17, 2001
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Entry: 16631
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Gilkeson Searching

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Paul Gilkeson wrote on 2001-05-17 17:55:32.0

Comments: I am looking for a photo of my dad in uniform. when my mom and dad divorced I lost all information on him. He died in May 1999. On Memorial Day. I just want a photo of him in uniform. If anyone has any information on him or served with him I'd love to hear from you.

Paul Gilkeson

Keywords: Charles Daniel Gilkeson served in korea 1952-1955??

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Current Message 70 - March 10, 2001
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Entry: 15366
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B-29 S/N 44-8-6335

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THERON W. Barnes wrote on 2001-03-10 08:34:02.0

Comments: Is there anyone that was in the 19th BG at Kadena from 1952 thru 1954 remember a B-29 S/N 44-8-6335.Its nose art may have been,The TDY Widow.It got therein Oct.1952.

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Current Message 71 - January 24, 2001
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Entry: 14547
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Korean War B-29 Vets

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Albert Miller wrote on 2001-01-24 15:14:37.0

Comments: Looking for B-29 aircrew members with Korean War experience to participate in a symposium to be held at Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii from 25-29 June 2001. Need three aircrew members, not necessarily from the same crew, to participate in a panel discussion and to answer questions posed by symposium attendees. May also be interviewed on videotape if agreeable. Contact Mr. Al Miller at (808) 449-3932 or e-mail albert.miller@hickam.af.mil

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Current Message 72 - December 28, 2000
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Entry: 13910
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JOE SOLDIS 19th BG/93rd BS - Deceased 2001

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Joe Soldis wrote on 2000-12-28 19:33:53.0

Comments: Any survivors of the 19th Bomb Group / 93rd bomb Squadron please contact Joe Soldis.

Thanks

Keywords: 93rd, 19th,

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Current Message 73 - December 28, 2000
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Entry: 13900
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BAIT ME & NIPPONESE BABY

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Bill Yuhas wrote on 2000-12-28 14:13:59.0

Comments: I got to Kadena during June of '52. I was assigned to a/c 469802 nose art Bait Me which went down in Korea 9/13/52. One survivor M/sgt Girardo, flight engineer. Then was assigned a/c 2099 nose art Nipponese Baby. I left Kadena 4/54 on the Gen. Daniel I. Sultan and then was assigned to Randolph AFB San Antonio Texas

Keywords: Harry Crawford, Dave Shumate, Clif. Swingle,Byron Hodges,Willie Cooper, Jim Connell,Earle Lay, Dan Poppen,Don Anderson,Bob O'Donnell, Nathan Lewis, Denton Case, Mason Bailey,Fred Kinsey,Duane Culp

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Current Message 74 - December 21, 2000
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Entry: 13755
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Searching for Information

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Doug Deal wrote on 2000-12-21 16:58:55.0

Comments: A friend of mine is seeking information on a member of the 19th Bomb Group. The individual is Col Jennings (Group Commander ?). He flew combat missions to Korea from Kadena AB, Okinawa in 1951-52. He may have been killed in action. Please provide information if you can.

Thanks

Keywords: Col Jennings, 19th Bomb Group, B29

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Current Message 75 - December 4, 2000
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Entry: 13444
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Radio/ECM Operator

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Jim Frank wrote on 2000-12-04 09:36:50.0

Comments: I flew Combat missions from Apr51-Dec51 and was on Capt Harlan Laughlan's crew. I would like to hear from any one that might remember me and also would like to locate a picture of the B29 'Top Of The Mark' Later Jim PS I continued my Air Force Career and retired in 1970 as a CMsgt.

Keywords: Acft: 'Top Of The Mark'

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Current Message 76 - November 21, 2000
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Entry: 13154
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Search for Guam-Related Missions

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Bill Harris wrote on 2000-11-21 18:56:17.0

Comments: I am searching for members of the 19 BG or any other personnel that flew missions or were ground support members (admin, maintenance, services, any support function) from North Field (Andersen AFB) during the Korean War. I am compiling personal histories and anecdotes for use in the base's heritage hall and the 13 AF archives. If you were assigned to Andersen between 1950-1953 (even if on a temporary unit deployment), I would be overjoyed to hear from you! Your stories are most important!

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Current Message 77 - November 17, 2000
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Entry: 13064
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Wilbur Eugene Lewis

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Christine Lewis wrote on 2000-11-17 20:35:47.0

Comments: Husbands Uncle was in Sqdn 19 Bomb Group. Plane was shot down approx June 11, 1952. Wilbur Eugene Lewis was 1 Lt-02 and was from Illinois. Anyone can help my husband find out any information, please contact us as soon as possible.

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Current Message 78 - October 29, 2000
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Entry: 12610
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Robert Osborne Huffman

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Leslie Pierson wrote on 2000-10-29 11:53:13.0

Comments: Brother of Robert Pierson is looking for Robert Osborne Huffman (tailgunner)the only survivior of the crash.

Keywords: Robert L.Pierson, B29, Aircraft#44-69818 A Died in plane crash during emergency landing at Kedena-3 July 7,53

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Current Message 79 - October 17, 2000
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Entry: 12401
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Thomas B. Hoxie- B 29 pilot-Hoxie's Hoax

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David Burns wrote on 2000-10-17 13:49:57.0

Comments: Looking for information regarding Thomas B. Hoxie, pilot of B-29 "Hoxie's Hoax. I have information regarding that he flew with the 92nd Bomb group(?) and was on the initial raid from Kadena Air Base in Okinawa on June 29,1950. Plane was lost in Sea of Japan (?). He survived with some of his crew. Looking to establish contact with survivors of the crew or any information on Thomas B. Hoxie. Brigadier General Hoxie passed on 12-24-89. Regards/David D. Burns

Keywords: hoxie's hoax, hoxie

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Current Message 80 - October 2, 2000
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Entry: 12113
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YAHBU, AKABU YO SAN

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GEORGE EDWARD (RED) REDER wrote on 2000-10-02 21:37:21.0

Comments: You birds ought to remember Chuck. He was the guy in S-2, who, drilled all of the aero intel out of you. Also, he was very unique, right? The only damn airman, who, was a F-4 pilot raiding on the Battle For Okinawa, and was shot down making a run on Shuri by a Jap sub. He spent years in a Navy rehab med unit. And when they medically released him [I always thought differently] they would not grant his return to flight status. So, he shipped over into the Army Air Force, went to G-2 school, and became an intel nerd-debriefer. He liked scotch a lot. Chuck was one fine human being. Well, hell, we all were. Hip, hip, hooray. Hip, hip, hooray. Hip, hip, hooray. These damn unappreciative sillyvillians, well, we wont go into that here, there is not enough espace, and I am tired and wanto go to bed, Oyashuminisi. I am CWO-2 GEORGE EDWARD EDWARD REDER, II., Army of the United States, Retained. Those admin bastards would'nt let me fly either. I had to wait it out until civvi service to go to [paid out of my pocket] professional/commercial flight training. Even though Part 41. Now I am an older COMMAND PILOT, CML/ASMEL/INST/CFI/AGI, and a damned good one. To the latins I am CAPTAIN GEORGE. And to you also, now, I am CAPTAIN GEORGE. Anyway, I was one of the first [who wanted flight school] Physicians Assistants trained out of Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, Texas, and assigned as an Aero Medical Assistant to our 19th Bombardment Group Dispensary, situated between two "Y" taxiways, of the 19th and the 307th. I was that baby faced, curly red headed guy, who had the ten foot tall voice. Remember? [I did take care of your clap!] Lets see, I do remember almost all of you, 28th, 30th, 93rd, and Hq. We had Maj Alfred E. Leiser from Madison, WI who played the most magnificant violen. Cpt Harold I. Daily of Houston TX. 1lt Earnst and another lt I don't remember. NCIOC WAS Msgt Russell B. Smith [I'm sworn not to devulge what B. stands for], there was Mac in the pharmacy from Paduca, KY, Airperson Robles from some place in south texas, he was a professional wrestler; A1C Francisco G. Cavacos, Raymondville, TX; Sgt Hunt; Sgt Tabor. Tabor was the guy who gave all of the finger waves, and liked it. Also another story. I was there from September 1951 through October 1953, and I did not want to leave. I have made one recall back there about three years ago, and I did not want to return then either. To all of you comrades, living and departed, good show ole boy....., good show. Sayonara todomodachi-do.

Keywords: You'all called me DOC. I fixed your clap. And Old Grand Dad 100 or FORESTER, when you returned from a mission right before debriefing by TSGT Charles North, S-2.

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Current Message 81 - August 10, 2000
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Entry: 10948
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ANYONE OUT THERE KNOW THE SERIAL NUMBER OF THE B-29 THAT WAS IN KOREA IN 1951-52 NAMED 'MISSION INN'

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Richard Young wrote on 2000-08-10 16:10:35.0

Comments: I have seen numerous pictures of four B-29s with different serial numbers, but with the same name of "MISSION INN" for nose art.We have a B-29 named "MISSION INN". At the March Field Museum with a serial number 44-61669. We also have a picture of a B-29 on bomb run in Korea that has nose art "Mission Inn",but with a triangle "I" on the verticle fin.we can not make out the serial number, but we have fixed the time to be 1950-51. This ship is the Mission Inn. Need help with this Item!!

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Current Message 82 - July 12, 2000
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Entry: 10304
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Yes Sir's,' we were forgotten

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GEORGE EDWARD (RED) REDER wrote on 2000-07-12 10:11:24.0

Comments: Guess this would be an adendum to my last insert. And, I wish some of the members could expound a little more than just a few brief words. Mates, comrades, fellow past 19th veteran's, this is your chance to say what your thoughts were and are about duty with the 19th Bombardment Group (Medium), B-29's, from Okinawa-Shima, Ryukus, Kadena Air Base - Pacific, during the Korean War. Get your thoughts together and speak up. Hey guy's, do you remember Typhoon Agnes? What a bitch she was. Do you recall that Larry Davis of Houston, Texas was the senior announcer at RYCOM Armed Forces Radio Station, and all the hours of good stuff he gave us on the radio [and that I did a little part time work there too]. For those who cannot remember the squadrons, they were the 28th, 30th, and 93rd. And of course Headquarters Squadron, which yes, I was in. I guess all of any photographs I have are in storage someplace up north, and, I will [that's an order, from me to me] round them up [unless I expire first] and make them available somehow on the net for all who may want same. And I repeat, put your thoughts forth here friends, you want the world to know.....(?), this is the place to do it......, for from the desk of this web site......, the universe can read it. Hope you all had a friendly 4th of July, and some fun among friends. I did, gave a tour of Corpus Christi Naval Air Station, Texas, to a fellow disabled veteran who had never been there, and we watched the fire works display from the end of IH-37 with good ole CV-16 Lexington in full view. Then there was South Sea Sinner, the guys refused to fly her back to the U.S., and the 20th Air Force Commanding Generel said, "If you don't fly it back, you will all be court martialed" She was all rotted out from fungus and metal stress. Well, they flew it out, to HI, the bird fell apart and the crew ditched, and all their christmas gifts in the fly away crates in the bombay went deep six too. Well guys and gals, have a good fun summer [my personal wish for you all], and "Keep the speed up!" Georgie "Akabu"

Keywords: Doc [Red] Reder. He who had baby face, cute curly red hair, and a bull frog voice.

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Current Message 83 - June 30, 2000
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Entry: 9973
19th Bomb Group (M)

Joe Lapham, Tail-Gunner

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Bill Lapham wrote on 2000-06-30 13:29:44.0

Comments: Dad, Joe Lapham, Farmington, MI, flew 25 combat missions as a tail-gunner in a B-29 over North Korea. Was it Operation Strangle? Feb-Jul '53. 19th BG from Kadena. Plane name unknown. Squadron commander was Lt. Col. Melvin H. Slate, who awarded Dad the Air Medal, picture in Farmington Enterprise newspaper. Not sure which squadrons were assigned to 19th BG. A/C was Donald O. Paulsell; Pilot was 2nd LT Hugo Schmidt; Radar was Cpt. Frank McDonald; Bombadier was 1st LT Bruce White; Radio was Bill Brown; Right gunner was Bill Rogers, Ozarks. Any information about tour of duty would be greatly appreciated by his oldest son on this 50th anniversary of this great struggle. Dad passed away 2Jul96, a VFW.

Keywords: Joe, tail-gunner, B-29, Bill Rogers, Don Paulsell, 19th Bomb Group, Yalu river

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Current Message 84 - June 27, 2000
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Entry: 9854
19th Bomb Group (M)

BG A.H. Gilkeson

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David H. Gilkeson wrote on 2000-06-27 11:37:21.0

Comments: I would like to hear from anyone who may have served with my Grandfather BG A.H. Gilkeson. Specifically I would like to hear from anyone who may have worked directly for him or flew with him. I am trying to piece together the specifics of his career. All of his records were destroyed in the "Great Fire" in St Louis.

Keywords: 19th Bomb Wing (Group)

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Current Message 85 - May 4, 2000
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Entry: 8419
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STRAFING/BOMBING BY N.K MIG 15'S

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George Meloche wrote on 2000-05-04 08:37:27.0

Comments: I would like anyone who witnessed strafing and bombing by N.K. MIG 15's at Kimpo Airforce Base. K-2 - Seoul Korea on dates between October,1952 - July 1953 Also, Bombing of Taegu K-16 by "washing maching Charlie" in the same period. Need dates and witnesses who can place me in these areas. (records burned in fire of 1973 at St. Louis, MO.) My memory is very bad. Can recall actions but having problems remembering exactly when & where they happened. If anyone reading this can place me there Please contact me via e-mail at : mmeloche@compuserve.com or Snail mail: George D. Meloche P.O. Box 1561 Champlain, NY 12919

Keywords: C-47 Sam- from Syracuse, Ny(I believe) Hecht-from Chicago, Ill (I believe)

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Current Message 86 - April 28, 2000
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Entry: 8306
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COMMAND DECISION

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Howard Burkhart wrote on 2000-04-28 15:42:47.0

Comments: A picture and caption is in the June 2000 issue of "Flight Journal" of the B-29 Command Decision (page 78). I was in the Aviation Cadet program in 1954 at Lackland AFB. A Staff Sgt was in my squadron who was a gunner on Command Decision. I would like to corrospond with him. I do not remember his name.

Keywords:

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Current Message 87 - April 23, 2000
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Entry: 8187
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Kimpo strafing & bombing

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George Meloche wrote on 2000-04-23 12:29:51.0

Comments: I, George Meloche, belong to the 19th bomber group, 22nd bomber squadron, I am looking for information about Kimpo Air Base between October 1952 - July 1953. I would like to know if anyone can recall the North Korean MIG's strafing and bombing Kimpo between the above dates, and if anyone can place me there? I would appreciate any information.

Keywords: I, George Meloche, flew in the B-29 called Koza Kid, with a Geisha girl was painted on the side of the plane. The other plane I flew was called the Old Ugly... October 1952- July 1953

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Current Message 88 - April 2, 2000
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Entry: 7773
19th Bomb Group (M)

Looking for information

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Rob Roche wrote on 2000-04-02 00:41:42.0

Comments: Hello

I'm looking for information on a B-29 called "HERE'S HOPIN' " No serial number found yet, still scrape'n the crud off! Has 5 missions (bomb symbols)faintly visible and the number "30" under the pilots window.

Thanks in advance

Rob

Keywords:

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Current Message 89 - March 1, 2000
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Entry: 7297
19th Bomb Group (M)

RYUKUS TOMODACHI 'COMMAND DECISION'

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GEORGE EDWARD (RED) REDER wrote on 2000-03-01 16:55:19.0

Comments: Yep, pretty much what appears here in web/net/print about 'COMMAND DECISION' is true. Me, I was a "DOC," Air Man Last Class, GEORGE EDWARD REDER, II., From Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. I was assigned detached duty from 19th Bomb Wing, Anderson AB Guam, to Hq 19th Bomb Group, Kadena, with duty at the 19th Bomb Group Dispensary, right smack dab in the middile of two taxi ways of the 19th and 307 Bomb wings. I was a Senior Aero Medical Specialist [Physicians Assistant], with Maj. Alfred E. Leiser, USAF, MD of Madison, Wisconson {and Daily, Hunt, Robles, Cavasos, Tabor, Tyler, Smith (never could remember "Mac's" full name, he was an Irishman from Paducka, Kentucky}). Anyway, we ["Doc's"] met every single swinging uh-huh in the Group [if not the whole island]. Even if only for one very important function, after every mission. They all had to come see us and sign for their one ounce of 100 proof OLD GRAND DAD [or whatever else we were supplied with at the time] prior to S-2 [intelligence] de briefing, to loosen them up. (No fun trucking along at 42 k feet for ten hours, even having folks on the ground trying to knock you out of the sky) Army Master Sergeant Butch Greene was the island Provost Sgt with the RYCOM MP'S, and it so happened he had lived in my neighborhood in Pittsburgh. Sure, we had some great fun. Well, that's beside the point. Yes, Command Decision set records, that, we hope in the future, will never have to again be addressed. May the good spirits of the cosmic universe give blessings upon all of my ole comrades, from the most beautiful island in the pacific, OKINAWA-SHIMA.

Keywords: Called by the Okinawan's, "AKABU". (because I had flame red curly hair)

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Current Message 90 - February 15, 2000
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Entry: 6988
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LOOKING FOR B-29 CREW 'BROKEN HEART'

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Harold Johnson wrote on 2000-02-15 14:58:11.0

Comments: Would appreciate information on crew of B-29 Serial #3777 "Broken Heart"

Keywords: B-29 3777 "Broken Heart"

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Current Message 91 - January 1, 2000
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Entry: 5963
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19th BG research

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Al Turner wrote on 2000-01-01 10:27:40.0

Comments: I'm researching material for a novel set around a B-29 crew during the Korean War. I would be intrested in hearing from anyone who would like to share their experiences and memories. In particular anyone attached to the 19th BG stationed at Kadena.

Keywords: B-29 Superfortresses

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Current Message 92 - December 19, 1999
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Entry: 5715
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Island Queen

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Milton (Milt) Hall wrote on 1999-12-19 13:40:35.0

Comments: I flew on the "Island Queen" commanded by Capt. John Shipley as CFC Gunner in 1952

Keywords:

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Current Message 93 - December 13, 1999
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Entry: 5631
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Will give to my dad, was in 19th BG

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Peter Smith wrote on 1999-12-13 23:08:25.0

Comments: I think I got this info correct, will verify with my dad...

Keywords: B29 "Katie Ann" 19th BG WWII & Korea.

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Current Message 94 - November 5, 1999
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Entry: 4028
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Fathers Plane?

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Gregory Secor wrote on 1999-11-05 00:00:00.0

Comments: I'm trying to find the plane and it's crew that my father flew with. He says he was on the Command Decision, and that the last flight they took heavy fire to the wing. When they landed and the plane stopped, the wing fell off on the strip. The entire crew was sent home because of the episode. My father was in an auto accident in '62-'63 and the information may or maynot be correct. Please.. If there is anyone who remembers my father, let me know. Gregory Secor (760)728-4553 Thank You.

Keywords: Norman W. Secor, 19th Bomb Group, Forward Fire Control,

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Current Message 95 - November 5, 1999
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Entry: 4010
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Frank Farrell

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FRANK (BUD) Farrell wrote on 1999-11-05 00:00:00.0

Comments: B-29 Gunner in 93rd Bomb Squadron, 19th Bomb Group 6/21/52 thru 12/21/52, 25 Combat missions N.Korealater Air Refueling Operator in KB-29's in 43rd Air Refueling Squadron, 43rd Bomb Wing at Davis-Monthan A.F.B.

Keywords: Member: Korean War Project

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Current Message 96 - March 28, 1999
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Entry: 2735
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Glenn Baldwin - 19th Bomb Wing

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Glenn Baldwin wrote on 1999-03-28 00:00:00.0

Comments: Kadena AFB Okinawa, March 1952- Feb 1954

Keywords:

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MIA

 
On Tue, 13 Aug 1996  
Rodney S. Harpe  Email address wrote:

lst Lt John Shaddick B29 shot down over Wonson by Migs. Apx 3 survivors
all  pows, later released at Big Switch. some pows knew him in prison.  
he is one of  the 389 unaccounted for.  any info?    

Rodney S. Harpe    RHarpe@aol.com

--more from Rodney--

the serial number for 1st lt. john shaddick usaf mia is ao2221920.
based at kadena afb, i think in the 19th bomb group. he was shot down
jan 29 1953 over pyang-yang  by migs after  bombing wonson.  

thanks again for your help.

--from the KWP--

Lt. Shaddick was from Coral Gables, Fl.

Samuel Yonan

Dear Mr. Barker:

Thank you for your response of 8/17.  I have received a little more
information and I will check on the DD-214.

This serviceman  'Samuel M. Yonan' Joined the U.S. Air Corps in
1948.  After being honorable discharged he joined the Air Corps
Reserve in 1949.  He was recalled to Active Duty in June 1950
and was sent to GUAM where he was with the "Peacetime
Mission" of the 19TH BOMBARDMENT WING under the command
of Brig Gen. A. H. GILKESON.

Based on the above, do you think of anyplace where I may find
rosters of the personnel in the 19th Bombardment wing?

Thank you again for the help you've provided up to this time.

Sincerely,

Mr. Esha Tamras

Esha Tamras  esha_tamras@novell.com
 

Command Decision

On Thu, 14 Nov 1996 
Updated: 4/11/98
Tom and Debbie Cox Email address
1204 24th Ave Ct. 
# F
Milton, WA 98354

phone: (206) 926-8539
fax: (206) 926-1406

My wife's father was Lt. Col. Donald M. Covic, aircraft commander of 
the "Command Decision".  This aircraft established many records 
including most number of missions, most decorated crew and the only
B-29 to have shot down 5 MIGs.  It is the only bomber "ace" of the 
Korean war to have downed 5 jet aircraft, and possibly all of Air Force
history.

An exhibit of the aircraft and crew is on display at the Air Force 
Museum at Wright- Patterson.

We would be interested in establishing contact with any former
squadron members, crew or members of their families who knew
Don.

Our E-mail adress are:
TangoChuck@msn.com

In answer to your inquiry, Don and the "Command Decision" were with 
the Okinawa based 19th Bomb Group.  The aircraft flew 128 combat
missions, of which, Don commanded 121.  This was more more missions
than any other bomber of the war. He was A/C on all the missions on 
which this B-29 downed the 5 MIG-15's  

In addition, a press release from the National Air Show on August 3, 
1953 in Dayton, Ohio advertised this B-29 as the "World's most 
decorated bomber".

From all the newspaper articles that Debbie, my wife and Don's daughter
has I'd say that the accomplishments were well recorded and this 
recognition is well established.

In the war she logged more than 1,500 combat flying hours while 
dropping 2, 500,000 tons of HE.

Don's personal awards included 2 DFC's, Bronze Star, 4 Air Medials, 
plus 18 other medals and commendations.

Thanks for your assistance.  While there is much, much more to say 
about this pilot, aircraft and crew,  we'll be glad to share these facts 
and events with any interested party.

Tom and Debbie Cox

More on Command Decision

On Thu, 22 Oct 1998 
Frank Farrell Email address wrote:

The subject Aircraft had a very illustrious record and I have visited
it in Dayton a few years ago. One minor correction in the statistics
that I'm sure you would want to know for the sake of accuracy.

The B-29 carried a maximum load of up to 40 -500lb. bombs or 20,000
Lbs, 10 Tons per mission and thus would have probably carried a maximum
tonnage on 128 missions of 1,280 TONS of HE . During the whole Korean
War the B-29,s were credited collectively with having dropped 
167,000 Tons of HE Bombs!

What an incredible record Col. Covic had!!!! Although I was just a
Gunner in the 19th I KNOW what is represented in hjust this segment of
his very illustrious career!! 

Best Regards
Frank Farrell Durango, Colorado Phone 970-247-5892
(93rd BS)

Earl McGill

On Sun, 16 Mar 1997 
Earl McGill wrote:

6830 N. Cocopas Rd
Tucson, AZ 85718
520 299-9262
 
I flew combat missions as a B-29 copilot, 19th Bomb Group, 
Okinawa (1951-52)


Billy Beach

On Wed, 3 Jun 1998 
Henderson Email address wrote:


comments:
I am trying to get more information on Sgt Billy Beach of the Air 
Force 19th Bomb Group during the Korean War. It is to my understanding 
that he was the first Aerial Enlisted Gunner of the B29. 

If you have more information on this person please let me know.
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