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| Current Message 1 - June 27, 2008 |
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Entry: 66237
344th Bomb Sqdn |
SLOW FREIGHT, 344th Bomb |
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Bob Burke wrote on 2008-06-27 16:07:53.0
Comments: 2008- S/sgt. Marvin Kaminen, CFC Gunner, killed in B-29 ditch off Kawjelien Island in the Pacific enroute to our location at Yakota A.F.B.,Japan. His brother, Paul Kaminen, informed me he has a copy,finally, released by the goverment on the disaster. I lost a great buddy that day. A lot of good men got two pairs of wings; one on their breast,and the other, I am sure from God. Young boys who are brave men forever. www.bobbuntburke.com
Keywords: Yakota A.F.B.,Lt.Gallant,Slow Freight 4th,B-29, Yalu River
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| Current Message 2 - March 3, 2008 |
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Entry: 64584
344th Bomb Sqdn |
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Herb Harper wrote on 2008-03-03 15:47:15.0
Comments: The 344th Bomb Squadron, 98th Bomb Group ( 9th, 12th and 15th Air Forces) flew B-24 Liberators out of Palestine, North Africa and Italy during WW II. Probably the best source for the information you seek would be the 8th Air Force Association.
Good Luck.
Herb Harper
Keywords: The Pyramidiers. 98th Bomb Group Vets. Assoc. WEB:
www.pyramidiers.com
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| Current Message 3 - March 2, 2008 |
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Entry: 64573
344th Bomb Sqdn |
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ROALD KNUTSON wrote on 2008-03-02 21:46:11.0
Comments: looking for information from anyone who might know where in England Victor Arthur Koehler served during WWII. He flew 33 missions in a B-17 out of England but that is all we know. Do you know anyone who flew with him in England
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| Current Message 4 - February 17, 2007 |
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Entry: 60054
344th Bomb Sqdn |
BEETLE BOMB ER |
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John Wilson wrote on 2007-02-17 23:08:29.0
Comments: Flew as CFC from Yokota June 52 to Jan 53..flew suiho raid et.al. noted interest in BETTLE BOMB ER . NIP ON NEES have pictures of thes ships and others my ship was UNDECIDED but we sometimes flew other ships..most of pictures are of what was painted on nose...want a copy, can do...
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| Current Message 5 - January 16, 2006 |
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Entry: 55206
344th Bomb Sqdn |
Earl V. Trump |
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Herb Harper wrote on 2006-01-16 19:14:41.0
Comments:
Keywords: For Earl Trump:
There is a 98th Bomb Group Vets. Assoc. We list many members of the 344th Bomb Sq. B-29s
We invite you to join. Just go to our WEB Site membership page for details. www.pyramidiers.com
Herb Harper, former historian.
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| Current Message 6 - January 11, 2006 |
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Entry: 55124
344th Bomb Sqdn |
EARL V. TRUMP LOOKING FOR CREW MEMBERS |
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Ellen Trump-Johnson wrote on 2006-01-11 11:33:14.0
Comments: Im trying to locate some of the crew members that served with my father. He is living in Washington state and would enjoy a hello from any of his crew members.
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| Current Message 7 - May 13, 2005 |
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Entry: 50814
344th Bomb Sqdn |
bomb groups |
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Howard Stebbins wrote on 2005-05-13 00:00:00.0
Comments: You do not list the 376bg the 514,513,512 bomb sqd at Barksdale a.f.b. 1951 1954
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| Current Message 8 - February 2, 2005 |
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Entry: 48642
344th Bomb Sqdn |
B-29 KOREA |
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CARL BOOS wrote on 2005-02-02 15:25:32.0
Comments: FLEW 26 MISSIONS OVER NORTH KOREA ,JAN TO JUL 1953
WAS A CFC GUNNER. PILOT WAS MAJOR HUMPHRIES.
WENT ON TO FLY B-50'S OUT OF BIGGS AND WALKER AFB
CARL BOOS PITTSTON,PA
Keywords: OKINAWA
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| Current Message 9 - December 24, 2004 |
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Entry: 47683
344th Bomb Sqdn |
344BG question |
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Robert Troutner wrote on 2004-12-24 17:50:28.0
Comments: A great friend of mine was a gunner on a b-29 in Korea by the name of "Southern Belle" piloted by an Ernie Westbrook. I can't seem to find any info on the plane or its crews. Can anyone help? My friends name is Charlie Cianci.
Keywords: 98th Bomber Group
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| Current Message 10 - December 17, 2004 |
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Entry: 47567
344th Bomb Sqdn |
Looking for information and stories about Fred E. Scott (Scott) |
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Pam Robinson wrote on 2004-12-17 18:29:15.0
Comments: I am looking for anyone that may have known my dad Fred E Scott (Scotty)
I am writing a book about him and his experiences.
He did a bit of writing when he was alive, but did not get to finish. He passed in 1999. He did mention Lt. Blackwell (Blackie), B-29 named Slow Freight the 4th, Ernie Taylor and other information. He was seperated from his unit for a time and ended up with another unit until he could reunite with his unit, most of the other unit knew him as Green. Long story, but he was covered with the green die and it wouldn't wash off easily, so they just called him Green. Anyone from that unit with any info please let us in on the story!
That is just part of one story and I would like to write more. If you knew him or or have any stories you can share or just information that will help me to understand more, I would greatly appreciate it.
Pam Robinson, daughter of Fredrick E Scott (Scotty)
You can reach me at work at pam@quiltcut.com or at home robinsonunltd@elltel.net
Keywords: 344th Bomb Sq. 98th bomb wing, B-29
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| Current Message 11 - October 25, 2004 |
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Entry: 46473
344th Bomb Sqdn |
Info on Marvin Kaminen |
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Ronald Kaminen wrote on 2004-10-25 20:08:40.0
Comments: Relative of Marvin Kaminen looking for information regarding his duty.
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| Current Message 12 - October 1, 2004 |
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Entry: 46113
344th Bomb Sqdn |
Lookng for info on Wally Hathaway |
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Randall Hathaway Madry wrote on 2004-10-01 14:42:53.0
Comments: He was my father, he went missing in action in August, 1952.
I was subsequently adopted, and would like to have any information on him so that I may honor his memory.
Keywords: Master Sergeant James Walter Hathaway, Tondemania, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
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| Current Message 13 - August 30, 2004 |
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Entry: 45532
344th Bomb Sqdn |
Looking for crew I served with |
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Richard D. Swett wrote on 2004-08-30 20:56:36.0
Comments: Duration of B-29 flying service Jan l953 to July l953.Does anyone remember me. I was nineteen years old at the time. Thank You
Keywords: Crew member B-29 (Radio Operator & ECM Operator
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| Current Message 14 - April 30, 2004 |
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Entry: 42732
344th Bomb Sqdn |
e-mail update |
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Howard Revie wrote on 2004-04-30 21:20:59.0
Comments: 98th Bomb Wing Reunion will be held in Washington, DC on September 7 - 11, 2004.
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| Current Message 15 - November 21, 2003 |
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Entry: 38556
344th Bomb Sqdn |
yokota first b-29 |
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vincent (Vince) evangelista wrote on 2003-11-21 20:09:35.0
Comments: First aircraft to land (controlled crash) at yokota in july of 1950. Capt Johnson brought the ship in after a a radar guided mishap which brought the ship in low on the glidepath. Capt. Johnson quickly reacted and got us back in the air. At dawn we landed without the nose gear. One injury ! an ankle sprain I think. I am seeking any information about the aircraft and contact with my fellow survivors. Best regards, Vince
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| Current Message 16 - September 1, 2003 |
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Entry: 36662
344th Bomb Sqdn |
Looking for B29 crew members |
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Bob Rupersburg wrote on 2003-09-01 16:59:23.0
Comments: Don Moore TG, Ken Buckingham LG, Dick Ryan RG, Tom Kelly FE, Andy, Jack, Les, Maury, Where are you guy's?
Keywords: Rupe CFC. Yacota 1953/1954 I wonder if some of the bars still have dirt floors in Fusa yet?
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| Current Message 17 - July 5, 2003 |
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Entry: 35281
344th Bomb Sqdn |
98TH RO'S |
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VINCENT (VINCE) evangelista wrote on 2003-07-05 19:44:03.0
Comments: a/c captain patrick from the state of washington. i am seeking contact with jerry holmes of arkansaw ' george wysocki of michigan ; john thomas of washington. kaywoodie ballinger of temmessee... my regards to all, vince
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| Current Message 18 - June 11, 2002 |
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Entry: 26206
344th Bomb Sqdn |
A B-29 'BEETLE BOMBER' SN 44-69800 |
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S. Smisek wrote on 2002-06-11 22:03:27.0
Comments: best regards
Keywords: Would like to know of any crewmen out there. Please contact me. My father flew this aircraft during WWII and would like to know the history of this particular aircraft.
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| Current Message 19 - June 11, 2002 |
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Entry: 26205
344th Bomb Sqdn |
344 BS |
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S. Smisek wrote on 2002-06-11 21:59:33.0
Comments: thanks!
"Beetle Bomber" SN 44-69800 B-29A
Keywords: Looking for any crewman with the 344th who flew or knew of a B-29 titled "Beetle Bomber" SN 44-69800.
My father flew this aircraft during WWII and would like to know more of the history of it.
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| Current Message 20 - December 18, 2001 |
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Entry: 21599
344th Bomb Sqdn |
Robert Scovel |
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Robert Scovel wrote on 2001-12-18 16:00:30.0
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| Current Message 21 - December 5, 2001 |
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Entry: 21230
344th Bomb Sqdn |
'SLOW FRIEGHT' |
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Robert Burke wrote on 2001-12-05 06:05:40.0
Comments: Basic at Sampson AFB,NY.Stationed at Lowery (Denver,Col)Lake Charles,La., and San Antonio,Randolph AFB. Final Station in Arizona. I flew RG 28 combat Missions out of Yakota. I lost a good buddy, S/Sgt Marvin Kaminen, ditched off Kawajalien Island,MIA.Sgt John Conners from New England died with him. 1951-1952. Climbed MT. Fujii while on RR. Spent tuxon time in Fussa Moose Hunting.
Keywords: Slow Frieght, Lt.Gallant, S/sgt Goldberg (CFC),(Mich.) Hugh Swimley (Montana)Sgt.Tommy Thomas(Kansas) LG
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| Current Message 22 - October 6, 2001 |
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Entry: 19790
344th Bomb Sqdn |
LOOKING FOR BUDDIES!!!! |
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Harry Bolia wrote on 2001-10-06 13:23:47.0
Comments: If you have any information regarding this particular Squadron and Wing I would deeply appreciate it if you would contact me at ashblondie123@yahoo.com Thank you.
Keywords: My name is Harry E. Bolia, I flew in the 344th Bomb Squadron 98th Bomb Wing from March 1952-September 1952. Name of the aircraft was B29 HELL FROM THE HEAVENS. Location - Yakota Japan AFB. Names I remember: Aircraft Commander: Lt. Addison Co Pilot: Lt. Post Bombadier: Lt. Kitchen Top Gunner: Jon Berg Engineer: Sgt Schlotz Radio Operator: James Combs
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| Current Message 23 - October 6, 2001 |
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Entry: 19789
344th Bomb Sqdn |
Looking for buddies!!! |
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Harry Bolia wrote on 2001-10-06 13:14:46.0
Comments: Anyone with any information regarding this particular squadron please contact me at:
ashblondie123@yahoo.com
Keywords: My name is Harry E Bolia. I was a gunner in the 344th Bomb Squadron 98th Bomb Wing. I flew from March 1952-September 1952 in a B29 HELL FROM THE HEAVENS. Names I remember: Aircraft Commander: Lt. Addison Co Pilot: Lt. Post Bombadier: Lt. Kitchen Top Gunner: Jon Berg Engineer: Sgt. Scholtz Radio Operater: James Combs
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| Current Message 24 - August 28, 2001 |
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Entry: 19012
344th Bomb Sqdn |
98TH PM YOKOTA 1952-1953 |
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Cameron Peterman wrote on 2001-08-28 16:58:30.0
Comments: I am looking for the quys that worked on "C" dock at Yokota 1952 to 53. We performed 100 hour maintenance on 344th, 343th and 345th B-29's. Jim Beeman, Moon and John Taylor are the names I remember. If you know of anyone who did PM on B-29's in 1952 please get in touch. Pete
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Unit Background
On Sun, 1 Mar 1998
"Albert V. Toney" Email address wrote:
My chain of command in Japan was:
Far East Air Force(FEAF) Bomber Command
98th Bombardment Wing
344th Bombardment Squadron
For information, I flew 43 combat missions over Korea during the period
between January, 1951, and September, 1951. My Bombing Team, Bombardier
Navigator, Radar Observer), achieved a 98.9 % of bombs in the target
area during those missions when we were the lead aircraft (about 75 %
of the time). The missions that I thought were most productive were
night missions when we were being directed by forward Ground Controllers
who were using radar to guide us on the bomb runs. It wasn't unusual
to drop 40 500lb. bombs 50 yards ahead of our ground forces. We were
able to wipe out attacking forces on many occasions. That is what the
ground controllers told us. We were at 25,000 feet, well above the
clouds, and could not see the ground.
Talk to you later?
Al
Reunion ?
On Sun, 7 Jun 1998
Susan Reddick Email address wrote:
comments:
Is there a reunion planned for th 4th fighter interceptor wing and or
the 334th figher squadron?
On Tue, 6 Jan 1998
Donna Fred Email address wrote:
4504 NW 46TH STREET
TAMARAC, FL 33319
datein: 1950 dateout: 1951
Hello...to all frm the 98th Bomb Group....344th Squadron...
I am the daughter of Captain Arthur L. Fred who served in this Grp in
the Korean Conflict. I am searching for any of his "flying buddies"
during the time frm 1950 thru 1951.
He was initially stationed in Spokane, Washington,Fairchild Air Force
Base. And then went to Yokata, Japan. He served as a Navigator with this
Bomb Grp....a Major James Dickert served as Pilot.
In 1955 my father was still ithe Air Force and was stationed in Roswell,
N.M., when flying back from San Antonio his plane went down with no
survivors. I am interested to locate & hear frm any of his "Army Air
Corp"..or "Air Force" buddies.
(My father's home was Southern Illinois).
Thank You....
Donna
Osborne Tommee Carlisle
Updated 3/08/99 by editor
344TH BOMB SQ 2/28/52 B-29
On Fri, 7 Nov 1997
Karen Carlisle Email address wrote:
RR 2 Box 2553-A
Hermitage, MO 65668
phone: 417-745-4545
fax: 417-836-4929
datein: 1951 dateout: 1952
cas: yes
comments:
My father was a B-29 bomber pilot MIA on 2/27/52, I think, Capt.
Osborne Tommee Carlisle . He had his wife and children's names painted
on his plane: Pat, Karen, Sandy, Lisa..and some dice. Some of the men
came home, his bombadier, Smoky Manion for one. Hadicol for another.
If anyone has any information about my dad, I'd like to know it. In the
database at the Korean Memorial dedication, it said my dad was killed
in action. If so, we were never told that. I don't believe it because
his status was held open for two years. I have his orders at home with
all the unit number stuff. I'll bring it to work so I can add to this.
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