RB-29/B-29 Shot Down 05 NOV 50

Comments: I'm looking for more information on what has been described as a B-29 "Super fortress" bomber (probably an RB-29) that caught fire and crashed while flying over Raoping County, Guangdong, on 05 NOV 1950. Fifteen crewmembers, including a woman, were found dead at the site and were initially identified U.S. military personnel.

This was on the same day that the Far East Air Forces dispatched 21 B-29s of the 19th Bomb Group to begin incendiary bomb attacks on North Korean cities and towns. They dropped 170 tons of fire bombs on Kanggye, near the Chinese border, and destroyed 65 percent of the town's center.

Keywords: RB-29. Raoping County, Guangdong, China. MIAs.

Black Tuesday Over Namsi, A True History of the Epic Air Battle of the Korean War

Comments: Until this book, very little had been published about B-29 combat operations during the Korean War, and most of what was written was either incomplete or riddled with misconceptions. Having flown 28 combat missions as a B-29 copilot and witnessed the aftermath of the Namsi debacle I was anxious to set the record straight. In doing so, I spent seven years researching and writing about a battle that lasted fifteen minutes--yet forever changed the way air warfare would be waged. Black Tuesday Over Namsi, a True History of the Epic Air Battle of the Korean can be ordered from the publisher, Heritage Books by calling 800-876-6103 or online at heritagebooks.com. Reviews of Black Tuesday Over Namsi can be accessed through my web site, B-29s in the Korean War. Readers have so far responded that they were surprised and delighted. I hope you will be too and look forward to hearing from you.

Keywords: Namsi, Black Tuesday, B-29, Air Battle

Looking for the crew of

Comments: I was a tail gunner in the 28th. from March '50 on Guam,until Sept. '50. Flew 23 missions from Kadena. Okinawa. Would like any info from anyone who flew with me.

Keywords: Any crew member of the "City of Jeferson City'

searching,Harry Hayes AC, Korean confl.

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Keywords: Completed 35 missions with Harry Hayes, Guam to Japan in 1945

Looking for Joe

Comments: Looking for anyone who knew A2C Joe Valdez. Honoraby Discharged in 1958. My understanding is that he was an Air Traffic Controller and the plane he took a picture on is next to a shapely woman with 'Shady Lady' painted on it. Would have been dating/engaged to my mom Vicky/Victoria at the time. Born in Colorado, lived in New Mexico before enlisting. Would love to hear from a personal friend or military acquaintance of his with a memory or two (good or bad). Writing a book to leave for my kids who never got a chance to meet him. Deceased 11/83.

Keywords: Personal Friends Shady Lady Airman

Chuck reeves

Comments: Chuck

As I told you before, we watched the recovered from the shore on that fatefull evening in 1952. Capt Knox, Capt Adams and Sgt. Jim Sides were part of our crew assigned to that mission. I have lost track of eveyone except Jim Sides sister. I still communicate with her.

Don Hallock Retired Airline Captain

Keywords: Okinawa October 31st, 1952

John Galdi 1952 B29 R Wing Gunner

Comments: Looking for information about my dad and his plane, I'm not sure if te Peak of Perfection is the plane he flew on as a R wing Gunner, he also told a story about bailing out of a damaged B29 after the engine was damaged by flak.

I have a photo the Peak of Perfection

Keywords: B29 Peak of Perfection

Milton (Mickey) Corson

Comments: I am interested in communicating with anyone who served with or knew my father, Milton (Mickey) Corson, 30th Bombardment Sqdn, 19th Bombardment Group, 1952.

Keywords: Mickey Corson, 1952, Okinawa

Trying to ID Plane/Unit

Comments: I am trying to ID a particular AC or unit from a B&W photo for a friend whose father served in the AC.

The B-29 is metal on top w/ wavy black on the underside. He says the date is 1948 and the place is Guam. I would think that puts the AC in the 19th Bomb Group.

The fuselage has a round artwork on the side- half in the silver, half in the black- a bomb superimposed over clouds with a thunderbolt over the bomb. Probable colors are simple- Black bomb, white cloud, red bolt, blue background and a white or silver rim to the roundel itself. If anyone can tell me anything about this plane, I would be most grateful. Thank you.

Keywords: B-29, 1948, Guam

Capt. Richard Harold Simpson

Comments: I am lookign for people who might have known my Grandfather. Capt. Richard Harold Simpson

If you coudl contact me if you have any info on him or the name of the plane he was shot down in.

His remains have been identified by the USAF and we will be bringing him home soon.

If you have further info or questions for me please email me.

Thank you

Keywords: 19th bomb group Korea

looking for schoolmates

Comments: I am looking for schoolmates who attended grade school at Kadena between 1950 and 1953. My father was in the 19th bomber group and then served in intelligence.

I have fond memories of our makeshift school.

Keywords: grade school

Command Decision B-29

Comments: My grandfather was Carl W. Ayers. He was the Flight Engineer on the Command Decision under the command of Donald Covic during the Korean War and when the plane was so decorated. I am just starting to try and research his group and the crew he served with. He is no longer with us and I don't have him to fill me in on everything so I'm relying on the graciousness of strangers with a common bond to help me out. I am desperate to find pictures or any information to be able to start putting together a scrapbook of sorts on the info I find. If you have any information I would be forever grateful if you could send it my way. Please call me or e-mail me with any info you may have. My ultimate goal is to be able to get enough info to create a website to their honor and produce a DVD with all the information and pictures for family or friends. If you have pictures to share, especially if they may have my granddaddy in them, I'd so appreciate any high res pictures or hard copies (I'll pay for all postage and copies). Thanks in advance for everything you might be able to help me with!

Keywords: Command Decision, B-29

B29 Hot To Go

Comments: Good afternoon,

My father served as a flight engineer on a B-29 in the Korean War named "Hot To Go". While browsing the "B29's in Korea" website, I saw 2 different aircraft with the same name but from different bomb groups. I am trying to find out which one my father was on as I plan on having the same mural painted on the side of an airplane I recently purchased, in his honor.

Can you help me try to locate some of his former crewmembers? If this will help, my father once told me a story in which they had just been delivered a B-29 from storage and there job was to return it to flying status prior to deployment to Korea. During this episode one of my father's crew buddies inadvertantly activated the machine guns and shot up the control tower. My fathers' name was Charles Lutman. Any assistance you can give me is greatly appreciated.

Thank you,

Mike Lutman

Keywords: B-29 "Hot To Go", Korea, Japan

Lt. Leonard Rummel

Comments: I was recently going through some of old photo's and came across a bunch of my grandfathers pictures from the Korean war. My grandfather's name is Lt. Leonard Rummel and he was a pilot in the 19th Bomber group, 28th squadron. His plane was named "Persuade Her".

I am looking for anyone who knew my grandfather during the war. He passed away right after I was born. I would appreciate any help.

Also, I came across an excellent photo of the entire 19th BG, 28th squadron in case anyone's interested.

Thanks.

Brian Rummel

Keywords: "Rip", 19th Bomber Group, 28th Bomber Squadron, "Persuade Her"

Kenneth J Trunnell Sr--Deceased

Comments: This is to let those interested in the B-29 page that My Dad, MSGT Ken Trunnell (retired as Major) passed away on 08/13/2003. He always spoke with fondness and a great regard for those who served with him and those that he knew who serve on the great Superfortress. I know that the 19th Bomb Group reunions were the highlights of his later years. To all I wish God speed and thank you for your sacrifices for all of the future generations.

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Does anyone remember Earl Marotz

Comments: Hello my name is Jennifer Rohrbacher and my father pasted away last year and I am trying to put together a book of my fathers life and his parents. Does anyone remember Earl Marotz? All I know is that he was in the service from 3/22/44 - 10/23/45. He was gunner who floew the B29actms in 35 missions (over Japan) and was mainly stationed in Guam. The wasy you would describe the group he was assigned to is: 20th air force, 28th bomb squadron, 19th bomb group. If you have any info please email me at backer5@comcast.net Thank you so much have a wonderful day!! Jennifer

Keywords: Earl Marotz, 20th air force, 28th bomb squadron, 19th bomb group

Lefty Runyan

Comments: Anyone out there remeber Clarence Lefty Runyan,tailgunner

Keywords: Lefty,Lemon drop kid

19th v. MiG's, December 6, 1950

Comments: I'm a Korean War air combat researcher, specifically, at the moment, both sides of an encounter 6 Dec 1950; 19th BG B-29's encountered MiG-15's of the 29th Guards Fighter Regiment. 3 B-29's were damaged, 2224 (44-62224, Wanderer), 2025 (44-62025) and 3475 (42-63475?) per USAF records, which were callsigns Beneficial 20, 23 and unk, not necessarily in that order. Second two planes are not on the superb "B-29's in the Korean War" site, and in Robert Mann's excellent "B-29 Superfortress-A Comprehensive Registry..." 2025 is a 19th a/c but fate not given; his record for 3475 indicates maybe that number is a mistake in the records. By chance does anyone know about the 6 December 1950 combat, and the B-29's involved, or anything about the crews and the combat itself? Thanks

Keywords: aircraft

remember me

Comments: any body remember me frence north africa.B47 caught fire burnt down(fully loaded)and we had to evacuate the base?

Keywords: Pip 1951-1972

Help with Unit / Aircraft

Comments: Trying to Find: The rest of the crew names and first names of those listed. All I know is 19th BG, No Squdron etc and info would be helpful. I found one picture of Nose art but it is black and white.

Keywords: Double or Nuthin, 357, 42-65357, Shady Lady, Major Gibson, Morofsky, Roland Meeks, Arthur Sakas

info wanted on loss of AF1806

Comments: I was a radio operator /mechanic/gunnerMOS 2946 stationed at North Field ,Guam from 1947 to '48.Recalled to Shaw Field Carolina in Aug.1950 from AF Reserves.Would appreciate any info about the 19th group during the 1947/48 period.I flew on the crew of the Base Commander who was lost in an aircraft explosion,along with rest of "slow time" crew while checking out our aircraft after a major engine overhaul.Would have occurred sometime in early 1948 I think.

Keywords: AirForce1806 tail# designation

theater raide

Comments: sat on the edge off the runway at kadena for a year any one remember the open air theater 25 cents ore the dummy who got stuck between a/c in a 2 1/2 ton[several times] a/c had to unload of the end off the runway one night some on in the openair hollerd raide sure was a lot off empty benches typhoons where fun when you lived in a tent those where the good old days 1950/1953??? do you remember those jim gropper ssgt ret.

Keywords: okinawa 1951 22nd aaa aw

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Subject: Book Announcement - NO SWEAT by Bud Farrell, B-29 Gunner Korea 1952

"If you don't laugh and cry at times within moments of each other while reading this - as I did while writing it - I will be disappointed!" Bud Farrell

"I have essentially finished reading NO SWEAT...I found it refreshingly different from most books because it is constructed in such a way that one can read an article, look at photos, news clippings, and other items without losing continuity. In other words, it is easy to read. The book is well written and does not contain most of the typos found in other self -published books. You are to be congratulated on your attention to detail that resulted in an excellant end product. Your memory must be superb." - Lucien Thomas, The "Gunner's Gunner"... with 400 Missions with The R.A. F. & USAF 8th Air Force WW II, The 19th Bomb Group & 13th Bomb Group Korea, Vietnam (Author of PINTAIL THREE, NEVER A DULL MOMENT, & R for ROBERT) "...I laughed and cried a number of times, some while even on the same page." - Ted Parker WWII B-29 Combat Crew Member, 3/20/04 ?Your Christmas Homecoming (HOMO GO) brought tears to my eyes. Really! Thank you for making me remember how lucky I am!? ? Londa Boots, Assoc.Dir. Author Services, 1st Books. Publishing Co. ?Bud, I read all your postings, some times with tears, others with laughter but always with enjoyment?. ? Don Brzezinski, WW II B-29 Combat Crewman ?EVERYBODY STAND UP"..."I thought I was in that airplane. You should take up writing or maybe you have.? -Earl Johnson, USAF Maj. Gen. Retired, WW II B-29 Aircraft Commander & 19th Bm.Gp.C.O.,Orlando, Florida ?NAMSAN-NI?What an excitingly told tale. Your ability to tell a story is a wonderful gift. You bring it to life as if we were really there!? Jean Allen, WW II B-29 Combat Crewmember - WAS really there! BUD LIGHT - ??I laughed my ass off. Great stuff, if the rest of the book is as good, it should be a best seller.? ?Don MacHenry, Graphic Artist, New Kensington, Pa. ? I read your story with Tears?? ? Iris Fry, B-29 Web Site ?OH BABY! I was right there?rocking in my chair to gain momentum?go GO! GOOOOOOOOOOO!!! What an excellent piece?EVERYBODY STAND UP?you made it so real?amazed at how you can vividly describe so much! I almost feel like I am sitting on your shoulder, feeling what you feel, taking in all your emotions. Oh what a wonderful work!! I love you my HUBBA HUBBA GUNNER!? Susan Bryan, Lt. US Army, Poet/Writer, Computer Artist

I said in the NO SWEAT Book Mark that I hoped that readers might laugh and cry within moments of each other - as I did while writing it....and now I have heard that from just one person so far and that is quite enough...but I had heard the same from a young woman at the copy shop in Durango 3 years ago who kept a copy of the original manuscript...but what does a woman know about war...just her husband, sons, sisters, fathers, brothers, cousins, daughters... her very heart and soul that she gives up...that's ALL!!

You can preview part of just one story (of 85 short nonfiction stories, 350 plus pages, 85,000 words) excerpted from narrative EVERYBODY STAND UP! by accessing the below and/or following listed book review site link in blue. You may also to order NO SWEAT then if you wish. http://www.1stbooks.com/bookview/18182

NO SWEAT and/or "YO!" can be purchased at http://www.1stbooks.com or by calling 1-888-280-7715 OR I will also be glad to take orders here in order to sign with a personal note and perhaps save you a buck or two, postage prepaid and in a padded envelope, at $ 28.00 vs. $ 30.25 from the Publisher (at $ 24.50 + $ 5.75 postage)...OR even $ 25.00 if purchased locally and no postage is required. My phone number is 520-818-9257, ground mail address is 38171 S. Golf Course Drive, Tucson, Arizona, 85739. I have lost track of many of our mutual friends so if you talk to any, please let them know about NO SWEAT ( my Korean War B-29 Combat Crew Memoir) and also "YO!", (my family and personal memoir)! And "YO" to YOU...Thank you for sharing my memories and friends! Sincerely Bud Farrell

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Sgt. Tom Byrne

Comments: Tom Byrne was a tail gunner, pretty sure with 19th BG, was later with 580th ARS Wheelus Field Lybia. Any info contact Kevin Healey TSGT USAF Ret.

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Comments: Anyone out there remember a plane named South Sea Sinner. My dad was the pilot during the mid-1950s - John Mims. He is living in NOrth Carolina and would love contact from anyone that might remember the time there.

Keywords: South Sea Sinner B-29 Bomber

Jay Stanphill

Comments: I am looking for anyone who served with my Dad in Korea to talk to. Thanks.

Keywords: Stationed in Okinawa, 29 L

kadena in the 50s

Comments: was in the army 22nd aaa aw 40mm our tent and gun was right behind a hardstand next to the runway one good thing about those guys checking out mags those 18 foot blades kept the habus blown away every time a 29 came in for a crash landing we had to go up the hill any one around old enough to remember those days the open air theater 25 cents saw 29s crash on the run way and in the bay all the weather and antennas blew of the new controle tower the first typhoon where would i find an old map of kadena jim gropper ssgt usa ret

Keywords: kadena ab 1952-53

B29

Comments: MY UNCLE SERVED AS BOMBARDIER DURRING 44-45 HIS RANK WAS FIRST LT

LOOKING FOR PHOTOS OF THE PLANE

THANKS PHIL

Keywords: AC # 44-69856 19TH BG 20TH AF 93 SQUADRON

Comments: I'm assisting Jack McCawley in Pratt,Ks., on the B-29 All Veterans Memorial and trying to locate former crew members, my Dad, flew with in the 19th Bomb Group, 30th Bomb Sqdn Kadena AFB,OKINAWA Nov 1950 till May 1951. Dad was a navigator throughout 43 mission he flew. Some of the pilots names he flew with (last names are all I have) Mellon, Gauch, Sproul, Lockett, Bartol, and Hubbel. Should you have any info or leads please contact me soonest. Thank you.

Keywords: B-29 #44-61815 name B.U.B. , #44-61835 Dragon Lady, #44-87661 American Beauty

A war Story

Comments: response to message 31136 1/10/03 by Joe Larimore.. Following is the entire "A War Story". Have had it squirreled away in my photo album these many years. So true. Enjoy. WCB

A War Story

And so it came to pass, as the fourth hour before the dawn approacheth into the land of Kadena, a messenger goeth forth to the tents of the Birdmen and he speaketh onto each saying verily, “Arise and don thy garments and go thou to the gathering place, for the Master has decreed that it shall be thus”.

The Birdmen, awakening, mutter into their beards and revile the messenger, saying his mother hath not morals, and that his father knoweth him not. And they arise and seek out their socks and go forth to break bread, and one breaketh his hand on the bread.

Then they are gathered together into the sanctum of sanctums called briefing, and their voices are hushed, for they are in the presence of the Master, and disciples arise and speak to them telling of routes, altitudes and targets, for that is their manner of speaking. And at last the Master ariseth and saith unto them, “Yea verily, thou are indeed fortunate, for thine enimies are sorry put and do naught to oppose thee. Go ye forth therefor and gird thyself for battle and let him who would abort beware, for my wrath is great.”

And the Birdmen whisper one to another, “Yea, this is a day of many tribulat- ions, for the Master returneth to his sack and goest not amongst us.” And they answer, “Yea, verily, it is so.”

Then the Birdmen go to prepare the rituals, and gird their loins for battle and some are beset by trembling and redness of eye, for they have partaken too much of wine, and they go onto their friends and speak unto them, saying, “Yea , many times thou hast been as a brother to me, and I to you. Will thou therefor take my place in battle this day, for I am indeed overtaken by illness.” And their friends answereth, “Thou soundest faint and I can not hear thee, go thou and disturb not my meditations.” And they go.

And they go once more to the birds of iron, and there arises a great clamor as they make ready to go forth, and the great birds are risen into the air, all save one who aborteth for lack of boost, and the Master curseth him saying, “Thou shalt know the full measure of my wrath.”

And the Birdmen proceed unto the land of darkness, even to the doorway of the evil one called Joe.

Then the skies became darkened with mist and the Birdmen strayeth from one another and miss their turning points and are lost. And they find not their targets, and great are their trepidations, and the Birdmen cry unto one another saying, “Slingshot one come unto me for I am set upon by bandits and my prop runneth

away.” And Slingshot one replieth, “Verily, thou shouldest drop dead, for mine wings are heavy with ice and the flak hath found me.”

And some falleth unto the land of darkness, while one and another scurrieth away like mice, and salvoeth their bombs into the sea and returneth home empty-handed.

And the Master gathereth them together and speaketh unto them of the bad show, and of many practice missions, and of frozen promotions, and giveth them hell in general.

So be it----------Amen

By M/Sgt James O’Archerd

Keywords: Grd crew on Razenhell at start of war

A war Story

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With the Grace of God, I still walk the Earth.

Comments: Served as an AFSC 90150 Senior Aero Medical Specialist. As we all were at this period of time [SEP 51 - OCT 53] multi task designated (did many other things than the job description [as in the Black Sheep]). I never did so many different and interesting things in my life. From minor surgery, power generator operations, road building, crash response crew, S-2 debriefing. Gads, I did'nt want to leave the place.

Dr. Alfred E. Leiser [MAJ USAF](then) is still alive. He was our Flight Surgeon from Madison, Wisc., along with Harold I. Daily {CPT) from Houston, TX. Al is living in Houston. For those who want I can provide his email address.

I don't know about this "follow me jeep," "runway fire pot," deal I've read here........, never saw such during my tour of duty. Our dispensary was situated between the 19th BG and 307thBW intersecting taxiways. I pulled many a 32 hour shift, plus crash station standy, and tower visits. Never witnessed this "jeep-fire pot bit."

No, we did not have taxi-way lights, but they were well marked [painted] as were the revetments. At mission start, the ground crews would aid in guidance out to the taxi-way center line when given position instructions via radio.

Keep the speed up, and stay out of the trees.

"The 2," CML/ASMEL/INST/AGI/CFI [age 71]

Keywords: "Sempre Paradus" we were always prepared. My nikname by the Ryukus was ADABOO [flaming red hair].

Earl McGill

Comments: Hi, I'm trying to contact Earl McGill, but the e-mail address from his site keep bouncing. Does anyone have a current address?

Thanx

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Con Foley Poynor

Comments: Any info appreciated.

Keywords: Black Tuesday. Bombadier on B29. Capt. Krumms crew. Shot down by Migs on bomb run. MIA. any info appreciated 307 bomb wing. One of 9 bombers to take off from Okinawa. lst Lt. from Texas.

20th AF, 19th BG, 28th BS

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follow me jeeps

Comments: i operated the follow me jeep that led the lead B-29 to the active runway. At that time, 1952-1953 we didn't have runway/taxiway light and had to light up the flame bowls along the active runway, I was assigned to the 19th AB Squadron.

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B-29 TOP GUNNER '52-'52 19TH BOMB GROUP, 93RD BOMB SQ.

Comments: On Oct 31,1952 we flew A/c 61751 Lubricating Lady. On our 4th combat mission we lost 3 engines and didched 9 miles NW of Kadena Air Base. Only 3 survivers: Lt James Knox (Bomb.) Ebby Le Master (Radio Operator) and me, the Top Gunner.

Suprisingly, we were all in the forward section of the aircraft, Yet the Pilot, Co-Pilot, Navigator and Flight Eng. were lost.

No one in the aft section survived. The right gunner Don Wilson, survived the ditching and pulled me and the radio operator out through the astrodome, but was never found. He saved our lives.

Chuck Rees

Keywords: B-29 top gunner Sept '52 to Mar.'53 Flew night combat missions to N Korea. Capt Harvey was the A/Ccommander. Our crew # R78-AO. Flew A/C #6446. Have no idea what ever happened to it.

Had no nose art at that time. Any Info??

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Kadena Tid bits

Comments: Here's my Dad's service info:

Joe Larimore 19th Bomb Wing, 30th bomb Sqdn. May to Dec. 1951 Kadena AF base, Okinawa

307th bomb wing, squadron forgotten May to Dec. 1953 Kadena

Following are a few tid bits he wrote about Korea but first let me apologize for typing his first name, Charley, with an "ie" in my last post. Sorry Dad.

****** A field rat had taken up residence in one of the B-29's (Blue Tail Fly?) All efforts to dislodge him, including depressurization at high altitude, had failed until finally he had completed more than seventy missions. On one occasion, the rat jumped from the forward end of the tunnel onto the radio operator's table, which prompted Jose Gonzales to take a lusty swing at him with a crash axe. No harm to the rat, but Jose destroyed some of his radio equipment. The rat seemed to subsist on C-ration scraps, but eventually he came out seeking food and was killed. Personally, I thought he deserved better.

************* The funniest war-story I heard was war-story #43 which went like this: "There I was at forty thousand feet, flying upside down and had fallen out of the cockpit, hanging only by my prepuce, when along came this craaaazy Rabbi."

*********** While serving with the 19th Bomb Wing in 1951, one piece of literature, which made the rounds, started off like this: Twas the fourth hour before the dawn approached the land of Kadens, a messenger goeth forth to the tents of the birdmen and awaken them saying, "Verily, I say unto thee, arise and don thy garments, for the master has decreed that it shall be thus." And the birdmen, awakening, revileth the messenger, saying that his mother hath not morals and that his father never knew him. The birdmen then goeth forth to break bread, and one breaketh his hand on the bread. Unfortunately, or maybe fortunately, I've forgotten the rest of that story.

Joe Larimore

Keywords: 19th Bomb Wing, 30th bomb Squadron, 1951, Kadena, Okinawa, 307th bomb wing, 1953

BUB

Comments: Hello,

My father, Charlie Joe Larimore served as a tail gunner on BUB during the Korean War. Are there any former crew members reading this web page? I thought the old fella might get a kick out of hearing from an old friend.

Thanks,

Harmon Larimore

Keywords: BUB

19th Bomb Group, 30th Squadron

Comments: We just received several photos that my father-inlaw, Edgar Eugene "Gene" Parr took while in Korea. Most are not labeled, but several are. We have photos of the following fellow serviceman: Alderman, Henry Bodlovich, Mike Bowen, Larry Brand, Herman Burns, Jim Cover, Bob "Noo" Henry, SGT. Thomas, of New Mexico Holmes, Jim Miller, Lenord Pellegrini, Joe "N.Y." Phelps, Hollis D. Powell, Buren Shop Chief Rogers, Len Sabo, Bill Shultz, Bill, from Wisconsin Swanson, CAPT. Dustin Turrisi, Anthon, Radar Shop UNKNOWN, Buddy Vanderburg, UNKNOWN Vogle, Dale Yancey, Lloyd

We also have photo's of several planes, many of them were shot down. We would be happy to send copies to the families of these men.

Tari & Randy Parr ILMasterGardener@aol.com

Keywords: PHOTOS FROM KOREA

Fallen Firefighters from Okinawa

Comments: I am trying to locate any information on a crash of a B-29 that went off the China Sea end of the runway here at Kadena AB around 1950. Fire crews responded to the incident and two firefighters were killed when the aircraft exploded. I am trying to confirm the names of the firefighters killed as a JD Patterson and the other being Morrison. Any information about these two firefighters would be greatly appreciated. I'm trying to honor them on the Air Force Fire Academy Memorial to Fallen Firefighters at Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas. Hopefully someone knows about this incident and can lead me to finding the information about these two brave firefighters. MSgt Tom Schipper AF Firefighter

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JR Head

Comments: Sir, I am building a small memorial for my deceased grandfather who served with the 19th Bomb Group on a gunship as a gunner. He served from 1949-1951 His service number is: AF16317571. His name: Jasper R. Head "JR"

Information that would be useful is: What type of aircraft was he assigned to? What was the Korean Campain medal that he would have recieved? Actually, any information would be very useful to me.

Thank you in advance Respectfully,

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Jasper Head

Comments: Looking for information on the 19th. My Grandfather, JR Head, served from 49-51 during the Korean War. He served AF as a Tail Gunner shot down in Korea. He was recovered. I also need to know, "what was the unit citation awarded to the 19th during the war?"

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Info Wanted - Starduster crew

Comments: Looking for information on the crew of Star Duster, 44-69818. My father, Captain Robert McCauley, was the pilot of the ship from December 1951 to September 1952. Would like to have info on missions, crew members and final fate of Star Duster.

My father, after his combat tour, flew amphibians, specifically the Albatross. The plan was to use these aircraft to supply outlying islands. Any info out there about these aircraft and their mission?

Keywords: Star Duster, 44-69818, 28th BS, 19th BG

Yokota B-29 Crash, 18 nov 1951

Comments: Searching for any and all information about details of a B-29 crash/fire at Yokota AB, Japan 18 Nov 1951. 10 firefighters from the Yokota AB Fire Department were killed fighting that aircraft fire. 3 Airmen and 7 Japanese nationals. I am compileing a much more detail history of this event. I am the current Fire Chief at Yokota. Any comments, tought, or suggestions as to seeking more details of this event would be appriciated.

Mark S. Lawler

Keywords: Crash Crew, B-29 Crash,

Book on B-29s in Korea

Comments: I am writing a history of B-29 operations in Korea, to be published next year by Osprey. The book will be a companion volume to my title on the B-29 in World War II, which is being published later this year. I need to hear from anyone who can help with personal recollections, documents, and especially the loan of photos.

One purpose of this book will be to recognize every unit involved in B-29 operations in Korea. To achieve this, I need your help. If you have photos to lend, I will treat them with great respect. Please note, however, that I am looking for the loan of real photos: I can't use digital images.

Best wishes,

Bob Dorr

Robert F. Dorr 3411 Valewood Drive Oakton VA 22124 tel. (703) 264-8950 fax (703) 264-1295 robertd

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Martin J. Buck, 28th bomb sq, 19th bomb gp

Comments: Hi, in my message#64515 I realized I used the middle intial of my brother instead of my dad. My dad's name is Martin J. Buck. They have the same name except for the middle intial. Hope this is not confusing anyone. :) I believe I am at the beginning stages of having "senior moments" :) Anyway please check out my previous message for the details of my dad's tour of duty and if you can offer any info please contact me. Sincerely, Anna Batten

Keywords: some people called my dad "Marty" and some called him "Bucky" I am not sure he used either of these nicknames while in the Air Force.

Martin Buck

Comments: I am looking for information and crewmates of my dad Martin E. Buck. He was stationed at Kadena AFB, Okinawa from June 1950 - December 1951. He thinks that the above mentioned names is one of B-29's he was assigned to. I am trying to get together a memory book for him. Here in Philly on June 22, 2002 there will be a dedication ceremony for the new Korean War Memorial. We are attending with my dad as a family and then will return to my house for a Father's Day celebration. I would like to surprise him with any info, pictures or names of crewmates he could contact. He just recently in the last year started telling us (his kids) about his stay in Korea. I am so happy about this because we should know what he did there, who he knew so that we can pass the info onto future generations. Any info you can send me via email would be GREATLY APPRECIATED. Sincerely, Daughter of a Korean War Vet. Anna Batten

Keywords: "Rough Roman"

Lucky Dog

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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Lucky Dog

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

looking for Frank Stien 30th BS 19th BG, Korea 50-51

Comments:

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

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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 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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Miss North Carolina

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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100,000th tons of bombs

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"

looking for crewmembers-1948 Dokdo Island, Korea-bombing practice

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.

JENNINGS, JR. PAYNE MIA 3/29/51

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

ADAMS, DONALD LESTER MIA 10/31/52

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

RITTER, Thomas Warren MIA 3/29/51

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

KINGSBURY, DELORAINE MICKEY MIA

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

HARVIEW, Keith Joseph

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

BUTTLER, LELAND LOUIS MIA 3/29/51

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

Command Decision

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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19 BOMB GROUP HEADQUARTERS SQUADR0N

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.

B-29 Untouchable

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.

INFORMATION ABOUT JOSE S. PEREZ

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

July 50

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

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Home for Memorabilia

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

Gilkeson Searching

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??

B-29 S/N 44-8-6335

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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Korean War B-29 Vets

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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JOE SOLDIS 19th BG/93rd BS - Deceased 2001

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

Thanks

Keywords: 93rd, 19th,

BAIT ME & NIPPONESE BABY

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

Searching for Information

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

Radio/ECM Operator

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'

Search for Guam-Related Missions

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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Wilbur Eugene Lewis

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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Robert Osborne Huffman

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

Thomas B. Hoxie- B 29 pilot-Hoxie's Hoax

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

YAHBU, AKABU YO SAN

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.

ANYONE OUT THERE KNOW THE SERIAL NUMBER OF THE B-29 THAT WAS IN KOREA IN 1951-52 NAMED 'MISSION INN'

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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Yes Sir's,' we were forgotten

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.

Joe Lapham, Tail-Gunner

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

BG A.H. Gilkeson

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)

STRAFING/BOMBING BY N.K MIG 15'S

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)

COMMAND DECISION

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.

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Kimpo strafing & bombing

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

Looking for information

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

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RYUKUS TOMODACHI 'COMMAND DECISION'

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)

LOOKING FOR B-29 CREW 'BROKEN HEART'

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

Keywords: B-29 3777 "Broken Heart"

19th BG research

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

Island Queen

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

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Will give to my dad, was in 19th BG

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

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

Fathers Plane?

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,

Frank Farrell

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

Glenn Baldwin - 19th Bomb Wing

Comments: Kadena AFB Okinawa, March 1952- Feb 1954

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