Photos and Information on 5th SRW RB-29's

Comments: I AM RESEARCHING PHOTOGRAPHS AND INFORMATION ABOUT B-29 / B-50 DEPLOYMENTS TO ENGLAND 1947-1953,FOR A FUTURE BOOK. THE 5TH STRAT.RECON .WING , DEPLOYED TO ENGLAND IN DEC.1949 - MAY 1950 AND CONSISTED OF THE 23RD AND 72ND SQUADRONS BOTH GOING TO RAF SCULTHORPE, NORFOLK. THE RB-29'S WERE WEARING " CIRCLE X " TAIL CODE. THIS WAS APPLIED IN BLACK ON SILVER AIRCRAFT AND IN YELLOW ON AIRCRAFT WITH BLACK UNDERSURFACES AND THE ARCTIC RED PAINTED TAIL UNIT AND OUTER WINGS. I WOULD LIKE ANY INFORMATION CONCERNING THE DEPLOYMENTS AND ALSO TO BORROW ANY PHOTOS OF THE AIRCRAFT PLEASE. ALL PHOTOS WILL BE RETURNED TO THE RIGHTFUL OWNER.

SINCERELY, ROBBIE ROBINSON.

Keywords: RB-29'S OF 5TH STRATEGIC.RECON.WING 1949/1950.

Research Request Margie's Mad Greek III

Comments: I am researching my father’s, Robert D. Marshall, military service, I requested his service records but they were destroyed in a fire at Fort Benjamin Harrison. I know that he served in the US Army Air Force from 1944 unit late 1945 or early 1946 as a radar operator on a B-29 reconfigured as a F-13A, named Margie’s Mad Greek III (Picture attached) tail number 44-61843 out of Kadena, Okinawa.

He told me that he arrived in Okinawa just after the Japanese surrender. He also said that most of the missions he flew were radar and photoreconnaissance. Also my father said that the aircraft commander received a DFC for the penetration into the eye of a typhoon and that he, my father was on that mission. Unfortunately he passed away in 1975.

I would like to know what squadron, wing, or group Margie’s Mad Greek was assigned to. I found the tail number and the attached photo on the web, but have been unsuccessful in uncovering any additional information regarding the plane or crew.

We have a few of my father’s photos from Okinawa and if anyone thinks they may help or is interested I will scan them.

Regards,

Bob Marshall

Keywords: B-29/F13A Margie's Mad Greek III

Yokota AB baseball team "Attackers" abt 1948

Comments: I have a scan of the "Attackers", a baseball team from the late 1940's. The photo was taken atYokota AB, Japan, during the 1947-49 timeframe. Looking to identify people in photo

Keywords: 31st SRS, Yokota, Attackers, Baseball

Shutterbug

Comments: Looking for anyone who served with the 31st Recon Sqdn, during the timeframe 1947-49. In particular, anyone who flew out of Yokota AB Japan, and might have information on an RB 29 called the "Shutterbug". Thanks!

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Boomerang 44-61818

Comments: During the period of 1845-1946, my father Sgt. Robert W. Anderson was 8th Air Force, 316th bomb Wing, 1st Photo Recon Squadron at Kadena. I have photos of his F-13, which was Tail Number 44-61818. I understand from various sources including David Morse's article, and a message here, that the 31st Strategic Reconnaissance Squadron was activated 10/20/47 Flight A consisted of 44-61810 - Ichibon - 44-61815, 44-61817 - Shutterbug - 44-61818 Boomerang. The latter of course, is my fathyer's old ship. There is a picture of here in 31st Strategic Reconnaissance Squadron colors in David Morse's article.

I am wondering if anyone here flew that plane, or if anyone remembers her. I am currently looking for any photographs or material on this plane; anything at all. I do have the information from the IAR and also some material from the Archives Division. What I am really looking for is any personal information anyone has. On the other hand, I am happy to share sources, etc., for the material I have.

Thanks for your time.

Shane

Keywords: 31st Strategic Reconnaissance Squadron; 1st Photo Recon Squadron

31st Strategic Recon @ Travis

Comments: I served as a mechanic at Travis from '52-'56 and am looking for information on a possible reunion and also would like to contact anyone that posts on this site that I served with.

John Pupik

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Request

Comments: Looking for a patch from the 91st. and info on Reunions. Will answer all e-mail

Keywords: 91st Strat. Recon Yokota B-29 Mech. trans. to Korea 6147th Tac Con Gp. (Mosquitos) Air and Ground Combat Controllers

Merrick (Rick) Newbold

Comments: Trying to find information on my brother-in-law for his children. Unfortunately Rick died young and we know very little about his military experience. We know he was a gunner on a bomber during the Korean War. Flying out of Okinawa.

Any info you can supply would be appreciated.

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RB-29 Line Mtc. Gunner/ Scanner

Comments: Our initial F-13s came from Okinawa early in 1947. These were 8th AF aircraft and almost new. I was assigned to 44-61847 as asst. crew chief. Flew mostly on 44-61855, and was assigned to Lt. Henry Duetchendorfs' crew.(John Denvers Dad) We did fly missions within 30 miles of Vladivostok. Was re-called from Aug. 1950 to Aug. 1951. Served with 1st Bomb sqd.- 9th Bomb wing at Travis AFB. Was asst. crew cheif on B-29 44-62314 Gail S Dow (former S/SGT USAF)

Keywords: Served at Yokota AFB from Jan. 1947- Aug.1948 --- Worked line mtc/electrical spec. on F-13A/ RB-29 aircraft. Flew as Gunner/ Scanner on mapping missions,Wx.Recon,and strat recon. Flew as electrical spec. on a/c out of mtc., to fine tune electrical systems.

Seeking WWII Vets from 31st PRS

Comments: Seeking members of 31st PRS from 9th AAF days. Looking for contact with squadron membership association.

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looking for 31st recon. members, 1948-49

Comments: Looking for members of the 31st Recon. VLR Photo. Squadron. RB-29, Margi's Mad Greek III.

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9th-31st Photo Recon 46/48

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Looking for other members of hte 31/91st who served at KadenaAB, okinawa and Yokoat AFB, japan

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Comments: 31/91ST. SRS KADENA,OKINAWA/YOKOTA. JAPAN

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USAF VETS-YOKOTAAFB RECON. SQDN - GROUND CREW

Comments: 31ST& 91ST STRATEGIC RECON.SQUADRON

Keywords: 91st Strat.Recon.

TRAVIS AFB 1951-1954. B36 MECH. I AM LOOKING FOR OTHER 31ST STRAT. RECON. PERSONAL DURING THIS PERI

Comments: Interested in reunion information if available. Would like to hear from any mechanics who worked on post flight dock crews or aircraft crews at Travis AFB 51-54 B-36.

Interested in reunion information if available. 31st Strat. Recon. Travis AFB. 1951-1954 Would like to hear from any mechanics who worked on post flight dock crews or aircraft crews.

Keywords: Assist. Crew Chief on B36 #107

Photo-gunner RB-29

Comments: With the 31st on Okinawa Aug 49- Jul 50 then to Yakota & Johnson, Japan until May 1951. Flew as Photo-gunner, Earl H. Ambrose was our A/C. Flew my first mission 30 June 1950 with 19th Bomb Group after they moved in with 31st Recon at beginning of Korean War.

Keywords: RB-29 815

Gunner

Comments: Im proud to be a sponsor this program is very good I've found names of friends that I served with. I flew as a gunner on B 29s and B 36s.

I was also A gunner on the B 36 1953 to 1955 and that Flew out of the 31st Recon Sqdn

Keywords: Member: Korean War Project