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Entry: 77140 31ST STRATEGIC RECON SQDN	31ST SRS AND FRANCIS R, GOODER
ROBERT MCDONALD SR. wrote on December 16, 2010 CITY AND STATE: SPRINGFIELD IL UNIT: 31ST/91ST STRAT. RECON. SQ. SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN Comments: I was assigned to the old 31st Strat. Recon Sq. [later called the 91st SRS.] from Jan 1950 to Dec 1951,i.ie., from Kadena AFB to Yokota. Have been looking for my old friend CWO Francis [Frank] R. Gooder and others of the crew: Maj. Paul R. Springer,Lt. Ambrose, Lt. Fike, Maj. Kevork Gourjain, Sgts. Goins, Rhodes, "Strech" Bohr and other old timers that may still be around, including some of the crew chiefs and maintenance people. Would like to hear from some of the old crowd. Keywords: , 31st.@ 91st Strat.Recon Sq. members and the crew of B-29 Tail #1813 [Nose art inscribed 'Ah S0000oooooo....]

Entry: 76742 31ST STRATEGIC RECON SQDN	31ST SRS AND FRANCIS R, GOODER
ROBERT MCDONALD SR. wrote on November 13, 2010 CITY AND STATE: SPRINGFIELD IL UNIT: 31ST./ 91ST. STRAT RECON SQ. SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN Comments: Keywords: Correction: The crew of B-29, Tail #1813, Capt. Laden and crew, shot down the first enemy acft. FROM A B-29, on Nov. 9, 1950, not the first enemy fighter of the Korean War. My email to Steve Gooder [searching for info. on his father] mistakenly indicated that the enemy fighter [MIG or Yak] shot down was the first of the war while a number of other enemy were destroyed by USAF fighters and other means.

Entry: 76741 31ST STRATEGIC RECON SQDN	31ST SRS AND FRANCIS R, GOODER
ROBERT MCDONALD SR. wrote on November 13, 2010 CITY AND STATE: SPRINGFIELD IL UNIT: 31ST./ 91ST. STRAT RECON SQ. SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN Comments: Keywords: Correction: The crew of B-29, Tail #1813, Capt. Laden and crew, shot down the first enemy acft. FROM A B-29, on Nov. 9, 1950, not the first enemy fighter of the Korean War. My email to Steve Gooder [searching for info. on his father] mistakenly indicated that the enemy fighter [MIG or Yak] shot down was the first of the war while a number of other enemy were destroyed by USAF fighters and other means.

Entry: 76671 31ST STRATEGIC RECON SQDN	31ST SRS AND FRANCIS R, GOODER
ROBERT MCDONALD SR. wrote on November 9, 2010 CITY AND STATE: SPRINGFIELD IL UNIT: 31ST./91ST STRAT. RECON SQQ. SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FRIEND OF VETERAN Comments: Keywords: The son of CWO Frank Gooder was searching for info. on his dad. I was a close friend for years, but we lost touch in 1963. Frank was a CFC gunner on B-29 #1817, Maj Paul Springer's crew. We met again in 1955 at Loring AFB and often had dinner together with our families. Have tried to contact his son; no luck so far. On this date, 60 years ago, I also witnessed the terrible crash of B-29 #1813 that took the lives of Capt. Laden and three others at Johnson AFB. This was the first B-29 loss of the war [2 engines shot out on one side and a large hole on the wing flap by a MIG]. They also had just shot down the first enemy acft [MIG or Yak/] of the war; historic and tragic in every respect. Laden was a first class guy and it is also sad that few, if any, know of or remember the final sacrifices of this and other crews that gave everything for our country.

Entry: 75179 31ST STRATEGIC RECON SQDN	FRANCIS R GOODER
STEVE GOODER wrote on June 22, 2010 CITY AND STATE: AZ UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: my father francis r gooder was there in 1950 then the 91st 1950-51 if anyone has info about him ,his crew the plane he was on ect please e-mail me he was a stf.s thank you Keywords: 31st unit 1

Entry: 55053 31ST STRATEGIC RECON SQDN	PHOTOS AND INFORMATION ON 5TH SRW RB-29'S
ROBBIE ROBINSON SR. wrote on January 7, 2006 CITY AND STATE: LISKEARD UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN 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.

Entry: 49152 31ST STRATEGIC RECON SQDN	RESEARCH REQUEST MARGIE'S MAD GREEK III
BOB MARSHALL wrote on February 21, 2005 CITY AND STATE: FORT WAYNE IN UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON 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

Entry: 47182 31ST STRATEGIC RECON SQDN	YOKOTA AB BASEBALL TEAM 'ATTACKERS' ABT 1948
MICHAEL (MIKE) CARTER wrote on November 30, 2004 CITY AND STATE: PENSACOLA FL UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER 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

Entry: 43646 31ST STRATEGIC RECON SQDN	SHUTTERBUG
MIKE CARTER wrote on June 8, 2004 CITY AND STATE: PENSACOLA FL UNIT: 31ST STRATEGIC RECONAISSANCE SQUADRON SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER 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! Keywords:

Entry: 37530 31ST STRATEGIC RECON SQDN	BOOMERANG 44-61818
SHANE ANDERSON wrote on October 13, 2003 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER 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

Entry: 36597 31ST STRATEGIC RECON SQDN	31ST STRATEGIC RECON TRAVIS
JOHN PUPIK wrote on August 30, 2003 CITY AND STATE: ROSSFORD OH UNIT: 31ST STRATEGIC RECON SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA 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 Keywords:

Entry: 34280 31ST STRATEGIC RECON SQDN	REQUEST
WILLIAM (BILL) BOWER wrote on May 20, 2003 CITY AND STATE: AVON PARK FL UNIT: 91ST. STRAT. RECON YOKOTA SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA 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

Entry: 33012 31ST STRATEGIC RECON SQDN	MERRICK (RICK) NEWBOLD
LANCE SCHWEIZER wrote on March 23, 2003 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER 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. Keywords:

Entry: 28697 31ST STRATEGIC RECON SQDN	RB-29 LINE MTC. GUNNER/ SCANNER
GAIL S. DOW wrote on October 6, 2002 CITY AND STATE: MARYSVILLE WA UNIT: 9TH/31ST RECON. SQD. VLR PHOTO SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA 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.

Entry: 24635 31ST STRATEGIC RECON SQDN	LOOKING FOR 31ST RECON. MEMBERS, 1948-49
HAROLD ARMOUR wrote on April 9, 2002 CITY AND STATE: BEAUMONT TX UNIT: 31ST RECON. VLR PHOTO SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: Looking for members of the 31st Recon. VLR Photo. Squadron. RB-29, Margi's Mad Greek III. Keywords:

Entry: 23244 31ST STRATEGIC RECON SQDN	9TH-31ST PHOTO RECON 46/48
JAMES GATES wrote on February 17, 2002 CITY AND STATE: GRAND JUNCTION CO UNIT: 9TH PHOTO RECON. SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 14652 31ST STRATEGIC RECON SQDN	LOOKING FOR OTHER MEMBERS OF HTE 31/91ST WHO SERVED AT KADENAAB, OKINAWA AND YOKOAT AFB, JAPAN
WILLIAM (BILL) SUTTON wrote on January 28, 2001 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 14369 31ST STRATEGIC RECON SQDN
WILLIAM (BILL) SUTTON wrote on January 17, 2001 CITY AND STATE: PORT JERVIS NY UNIT: 31/91ST. SRS KADENA,OKINAWA/YOKOTA. JAPAN SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: 31/91ST. SRS KADENA,OKINAWA/YOKOTA. JAPAN Keywords:

Entry: 13852 31ST STRATEGIC RECON SQDN	USAF VETS-YOKOTAAFB RECON. SQDN - GROUND CREW
WILLIAM (BILL) SUTTON wrote on December 26, 2000 CITY AND STATE: PORT JERVIS NY UNIT: 31ST- 91ST STRATEGIC RECON.SQUADRON SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: 31ST and 91ST STRATEGIC RECON.SQUADRON Keywords: 91st Strat.Recon.

Entry: 13828 31ST STRATEGIC RECON SQDN	TRAVIS AFB 1951-1954. B36 MECH. I AM LOOKING FOR OTHER 31ST STRAT. RECON. PERSONAL DURING THIS PERI
JAMES T. FRANKLIN wrote on December 25, 2000 CITY AND STATE: BROKEN ARROW OK UNIT: FLIGHT LINE MAINTENANCE 3LST STRAT.RECON. SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - 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

Entry: 12865 31ST STRATEGIC RECON SQDN	PHOTO-GUNNER RB-29
WILLIAM F. (BILL) WELCH wrote on November 10, 2000 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: 31ST - 91ST STRAT RECON SQ SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: With the 31st on Okinawa Aug 49- Jul 50 then to Yakota and 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

Entry: 4365 31ST STRATEGIC RECON SQDN	GUNNER
RICHARD L. LONGBOTTOM wrote on November 7, 1999 CITY AND STATE: VIDOR TX UNIT: 31ST RECON SQDN SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: USAF 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

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