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| Current Message 1 - July 6, 2008 |
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Entry: 66369
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How soon we forget... |
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James B. Lorenz wrote on 2008-07-06 07:21:19.0
Comments: Casualty list by Unit (345th Bomb Sq) or Name (Rainey, Samuel H.) I see no mention of the four crewmen lost on 28 Mar 52. Zellars, Rainey, Knott and McManus. Zellars & Knott bocies recovered, Rainey & McManus never found and declared dead 22 Apr 52.
Keywords: B-29A 44-62042 "Vicious Roomer"
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| Current Message 2 - October 25, 2006 |
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Entry: 59357
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Looking for Photos and Information about Capt.James K. Peck |
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James Peck wrote on 2006-10-25 02:00:47.0
Comments: I have been trying to find someone who knew my dad back durring the Korean War or back in WW2 when he flew on B-25's out of the south pacific. Any photos would be very much appreciated. More than you know.
Keywords: Bombadier on B-29 shot down on/or about 11/18/1952
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| Current Message 3 - September 26, 2006 |
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Entry: 59038
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MAX. EFFORT MISSION YALU RIVER SUI-HO POWER PLANT RESERVOIR |
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DENNY PITTS wrote on 2006-09-26 16:07:57.0
Comments: DO WE HAVE ANY OF THE CREWS STILL OUT THERE THAT REMBER THAT NIGHT? WE WERE THE THE LEAD CREW FROM YOKOTA. IT WAS A BAD NIGHT. WE WERE STACKED AT 50 FT. AND THE B-29 IN FRONT OF US GOT A DIRECT HIT. AFTER BOMBS AWAY WE TOOK A RIGHT TURN ACROSS THE RIVER INTO MANCURIA,CAME BACK UP THE OTHER SIDE TO TRY TO DRAW THE FLAK FROM THE B-29s COMING INTO DROP.PICKED A LOT OF FLAK DAMAGE.WE TURNED BACK SOUTH. WE MADE IT TO A PLACE CALLED K-8. OR KIMPO. I HAVE LOCATED ONE CREW MEMBER. HIS NAME IS DICK ILER.
Keywords: AIRCRAFT B-29 SER.#9668
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| Current Message 4 - September 8, 2006 |
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Entry: 58790
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Lt. T.A. Taylor |
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Herb Harper wrote on 2006-09-08 07:14:40.0
Comments: There is a Photo of T.A. Taylor and his crew beside Wolf Pack in Volume II of our History "FORCE FOR FREEDOM, Legacy of the 98th.
There is at least one crew member on our association master roster.
I was an Armament Technician in the 345th from March 1949 to August 1952 and remember flying on 44-86340, but do not remember which crew was flying it at the time , June 1951.
Herb Harper, Former historian 98th Vets Assoc.
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| Current Message 5 - September 7, 2006 |
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Entry: 58785
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Looking for anyone who knew Thomas A. Taylor |
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Hal Taylor wrote on 2006-09-07 17:27:30.0
Comments: I am looking for any information regarding my late Uncle's service in the Korean War. From the photo's in my possession it appears he was A/C on the "Wolf Pack" for at least 38 missions. I have records of his WWII service in the Royal Air Corps. and Army Air Corp., but was not aware of his apparent Korean War Service.
Any information or leads would be most appreciated. (And I am well aware that my uncle was a "contrarian", so the truth will not hurt.)
Hal Taylor
Keywords: 345 BS, B 29 Ser # 44-86340, "Wolf Pack" A/C 1st Lt Thomas A. Taylor
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| Current Message 6 - August 21, 2006 |
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Entry: 58597
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Looking for anyone who knew William MacTaggart |
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Justin Christman wrote on 2006-08-21 22:33:02.0
Comments: I am looking for anyone who knows my Grandpa William MacTaggart. He was shot down and became a pow on ay 7 1951. He is the last survivor of the plane he was on as a radar man. I am going to his Pow renunion this weekend in California. He was interned in Camp 2. Thanks for any and all information. Justin
Keywords: 98th Bomb Wing Shot down May 7th 1951 Tail # 44-86371
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| Current Message 7 - February 15, 2006 |
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Entry: 55749
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Jerry French |
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Herb Harper wrote on 2006-02-15 10:46:34.0
Comments: Jerry French, I don't see your name on our membership roster.
See our WEB Site (www.pyramidiers.com), all pages for good stuff on the 98th.
You are welcome to post your message on our "message exchange"
Herb Harper, Former NCOIC, Flight Line Armament, 345th Bomb Sq., Yokota, Japan
Keywords: 345th Bomb Sq. B-29s 1949-1952
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| Current Message 8 - February 7, 2006 |
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Entry: 55615
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Additional address information |
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Gerald (Jerry) French wrote on 2006-02-07 19:22:54.0
Comments: Forgot to give my address to the previous message---So here goes: Jerry French; P.O. Box 236; Douglass, Tx.; 75943. (Phone : 1-(936) 564-7547)----E-Mail: jerryfrench@direcway.com-----Write, Call, or E-Mail----Hope to hear from anybody. (Age 81)
Keywords: Aircraft: "The Frying Pan"
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| Current Message 9 - February 7, 2006 |
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Entry: 55613
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July 1950-Dec 1950 |
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Gerald (Jerry) French wrote on 2006-02-07 19:10:01.0
Comments:
Keywords: Was Flt. Enginner on Lt. Col. Fry's crew, ("The Frying Pan") 35 missions. (He was Sqdn C.O.)---Plane later renamed "The Sieve" after 47 holes at the Chosen Reservoir. Vet of WW II, Korea, & Vietnem. Retired Major, USAF.----Would like to hear from any of my old or new buddies. --- "Jerry" French"
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| Current Message 10 - November 11, 2005 |
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Entry: 54054
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Last but not least .. |
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Edw. McGlinchey wrote on 2005-11-11 00:00:00.0
Comments: Just a note: In 1957, "I was one of the last" to be assigned to 345th at Lincoln AFB (B47's). Reported to base in November 1957; very shortly after that, the 343rd, 344th & 345th were combined to become 98th OMS, 98th Bomb Wing
Keywords: Units
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| Current Message 11 - October 2, 2005 |
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Entry: 53396
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Looking for B-29 crew - 345th Bomb Sqdn, 98th Bomb Wing, 15th Air Force |
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Gene Martin wrote on 2005-10-02 00:00:00.0
Comments: I am the owner of Greggton Antique Mall in Longview, Tx. I am a collector of Military artifacts offering items for sale as well as maintaining a Military Museum. I have aquired a silk scarf measuring 30"x30". The top of the scarf reads: 345th Bomb Squadron. Directly below is an Eagle with wings spread dropping a bomb. Below the eagle is all the names of the crew indicating position on the plane and their rank. At the bottom is a picture of a B/29 with the letter H on the tail section. It has the 15th Air Force insignia on each side of the scarf as well as a large green, yellow and red dragon on each side. It is in excellent condition. Just thought someone might be interested in purchasing it. Check out my website www.geocities.com/gdanmartin
Keywords: Looking for the following B-29 Crew members: A/c W.F. Sawyer, Capt. P B.A. Swingle, lst. Lt. N B.T.Hesselrode, 2nd. Lt. B J.K. Peck, 1st, Lt. V/O A.R. Winchester, 1st. Lt. F/E H.N Tiller,T/Sgt RO J.H. Porter, A/2c CFC L.D. Hill A/2c LG R. Thompson A/1c RG W.H. Whitman A/1c TG R.J. McLoughlin A/2c
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| Current Message 12 - August 27, 2005 |
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Entry: 52872
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Looking for crewmembers |
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Don Hallock wrote on 2005-08-27 00:00:00.0
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Keywords: I am looking for members of Capt Charlson's crew. We flew Miss Yankee Doodle (46-2106) and The Reluctant Dragon 46-2253 38 missions over Korea between May and December 1951. 98th Bomb Gp - 345th Bomb Sq.
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| Current Message 13 - August 26, 2005 |
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Entry: 52860
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Looking for Crewmembers of 44-69909 |
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Mike Winner wrote on 2005-08-26 00:00:00.0
Comments: Looking for Arlysis Peterson and a crew member with the last name Reagan. Assigned to Yokota AFB from Nov. 52 through March 53 flying B-29 S/N 44-69909, "Old Grandma." All other air crew members have been located and survivors would like to fine the last two.
Keywords: 44-69909 B-29 98th Bomb Group 345the Bomb Squad Yokota
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| Current Message 14 - August 8, 2005 |
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Entry: 52510
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Looking For Anyone Who Knew Dick Hawes |
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Richard Hawes wrote on 2005-08-08 00:00:00.0
Comments: I would greatly appreciate hearing from anyone who either knew, knew of or heard anything about my uncle, Richard E. Hawes. His family misses him deeply, and any remembrances, anecdotes or information concerning Dick's life or death again would be deeply appreciated. Call me directly at (206) 618-7861 anytime, day or night. Thanks.
Keywords: Richard Elliott Hawes 345th Bomb Sqdn 98th Bomb Wing Lost May 7, 1951
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| Current Message 15 - July 31, 2005 |
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Entry: 52382
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Dewey Lyle Chapman |
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Shannon Bankhead wrote on 2005-07-31 00:00:00.0
Comments:
Keywords: Updated info
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| Current Message 16 - July 31, 2005 |
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Entry: 52373
345th Bomb Sqdn |
Dewey Lyle Chapman |
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Shannon Bankhead wrote on 2005-07-31 00:00:00.0
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Keywords: I am looking for anyone with any kind of information on Dewey L Chapman who was killed May 7 1951. Any info on him would be helpful. There is a chance he is my biological grandfather. He was from El Monte Ca and that's where my mother was adopted. All we know is her father was killed before she was born, in the Korean war. Please help if you can. Thank you for all the info on this site!
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| Current Message 17 - May 26, 2005 |
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Entry: 51103
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200 missions over Korea |
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Herb Harper wrote on 2005-05-26 00:00:00.0
Comments: Harold: I was in the 345th at Yokota from Aug. 1950 to Aug. 1952 as NCOIC Flight Line Armament. I do not remember 44-69909, however my data on it indicates it flew out of Okinawa from 1950 to 1952 then it was assigned to the 98th. This tells me that the 200 missions you report were not ALL with the 98th, but included both tours.It could have been the 19 BG or 307th in Okinawa. My records do not specify. The last time I saw 44-86339 (Dinah Might) was at Smokey Hill AFB, KS in 1953. My records show 44-69909 was dropped from inventory as surplus in Feb. 1957
Our association sec/ treas,Ken Laninga was in the 345th at Yokota when the fighting ended. He was on John Murray's crew. He and John will be at our reunion in October at Las Vegas.
We invite you to join us, perhaps some of your crew will be there.
Herb Harper
Keywords: Dyna Mite 44 69909, Dinah-Might 44-86339
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| Current Message 18 - May 24, 2005 |
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Entry: 51073
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200 Missions over Korea |
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Harold Watson wrote on 2005-05-24 00:00:00.0
Comments: My B-29, flying out of Yokota A.F.B. Japan was the subject of an article appearing in the Pacific Edition of the Stars and Stripes for her 200th mission over Korea. She finalized her career with 208, reportedly the most of any B-29 during the Korean conflict. Althogh she carried the name, Dyna Mite II, for the article with picture, she was renamed "Grandma". I would be interested in contacting anyone who remembered her. I was at Yokata from November 1952 until September 1953 with Ralph Logan as my Crew Chief.
Keywords: B-29 tail number 44 69909
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| Current Message 19 - May 15, 2005 |
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Entry: 50863
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JESSE L. Richey wrote on 2005-05-15 00:00:00.0
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| Current Message 20 - May 14, 2005 |
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Entry: 50844
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guest book listings |
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JESSE L. Richey wrote on 2005-05-14 00:00:00.0
Comments: I review the guestbook listing two or three times a day in order to help people find parents,grand-parents or friends that flew B-29s during the Korean war.Now that I can't find the listings I don't have much reason to go there.
Keywords: B-29 flight engineer 98th bomb group 345th bomb sqdn.
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| Current Message 21 - January 28, 2005 |
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Entry: 48449
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Looking for information |
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Herb Harper wrote on 2005-01-28 08:14:46.0
Comments: To Joe Maloney:
Go to our WEB Site www.pyramidiers.com. There you will be able to post your message and find a lot of info on the 98th. We welcome you as a member of our association. Perhaps you will meet some one who knew your father at our reunion
Herb Harper, Former Historian 98th Vets Assoc.
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| Current Message 22 - January 26, 2005 |
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Entry: 48405
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LOOKING FOR INFORMATION... |
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Joe Maloney wrote on 2005-01-26 11:53:02.0
Comments: Please..I need help in finding information, crew members, nose paint, records, pictures, ANYTHING of my father, Lawrence J. Maloney from Newark, NJ. Larry was enlisted, stationed at Yokota AB, Japan from November 1952 to June 1953. Possibly gunner or tailgunner on B-29. Previous station was Fairchild AFB, WA. He went on to RAF Station, Sculthorpe, England from July 1955 to July 1958 as a B-45 tailgunner. Any and all help would be loved. By the way, thank you to all you Veterans for your sacrifices !
Keywords: Yokota AB
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| Current Message 23 - January 21, 2005 |
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Entry: 48303
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Capt. Charlsons crew |
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Don Hallock wrote on 2005-01-21 15:55:34.0
Comments: I'm looking for members of Capt Herbert A. charlsons B-29 crew. Crew 11 during Combat Crew Training at Randolph AFB - January to April 1951. 98th Bomb Group, 345th Bomb Sq. May - December 1951. 40 missions over Korea. Capt. Charlson WW-11 Sipan 2/Lt Cyrocki Capt. Erdmann WW-11 POW 1/Lt Fiker 1/Lt Masse T/Sgt Wenz Sgt Kalthaler S/Sgt Wilson Sgt Hallock Sgt Oswald Sgt Schievers
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| Current Message 24 - October 21, 2004 |
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Entry: 46409
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Yokota - Fussa pictures available |
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LYLE DAVIDSON wrote on 2004-10-21 20:28:53.0
Comments: I have several photographs taken on the airstrip at Yokota, in Fussa, Tokyo, Fuji, etc. Some color, some b&w. Many people shown whose names I no longer remember. If you send me an email address, I'll send you as many pictures as your bandwidth can stand, most of them 100kb.
Lyle Davidson PHREDD@COX.NET
Keywords: Yokota AFB; Ground crew, Instrument mechanic; TDY from Fairchild AFB (Spokane) 1952 - 1953
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Myron (Smokey) Sestak MIA
Folks:
I just wanted to take a minute and thank you all for the help
with my research. It means a lot to me. I am working on
a page for Myron and the 345th. If you have anything that you
would like to see there, let me know.
Website Click Here wrote:
Best Regards,
Ray Sestak
Editor Note: Ray performs indepth searchs for family members
to donate DNA for the MIA research by the DOD.
Sponsor of the Korean War Project
On Fri, Mar 29, 1997 Gail Patterson gail@nwppa.org wrote:
I am trying to find the men that served with my father during the
Korean War. He was a bomber on an Air Force B29 plane nicknamed the
"Ape Shape" that also had the year 1936 on it. (I think it was based in
Tokyo or Okinawa?)
I don't have any more information than this. I realize that this is like
looking for a needle in the proverbial haystack, but maybe your
organization has some ideas of where I can get current information on
his crew. I'm trying to find these men for my dad's retirement party
since I know he would like to find them. Any ideas would REALLY
be great!
Thanks for all your help!
Gail
345th Bomb Squadron
On Wed, 12 Feb 1997 Bonita Dewiliby
bonitadewiliby@worldnet.att.net wrote:
1705 SW 56 Lane
Gainesville,FL 32608
Telephone: 352-378-4413
I am looking for information on my father Captain Robert James Bird,
AO793217. He was shot down over Korean waters on
November 19, 1952 - MIA.
My mother seems to remember that there was a survivor of the mission.
As his only surviving daughter I would like to find out if anyone
knows of him or what occured that evening.
I like many others am trying to patch together the quilt of his life.
His friends called him "Bob" or "Biff" and he was a graduate of
Colgate College.
I appreciate all your efforts and needless to say am overwhelmed at what
I've read at the site.
Ralph Lee Borum
On Sun, 16 Mar 1997
Mike Borum mike_borum@chromatics.com wrote:
625 Fogg St
Nashville, TN 37203
615 254-0063
Fax: 615 242-2334
My father, Ralph Lee Borum, 1st Lt. US Air Force, was killed in
Korea in October, 1951.
MANTOR PHILIP W
Svc NUM: A10600597 E5 ,LONDON ENG Cas DATE: 10/14/51
98th Bomb Wing 345th Bomb TDY Fairchild A Korea
Unit information:
"I am Philip W. Mantor's half-sister, Georgann Mantor-Jordan. I never
had an opportunity to meet him before his death, but we shared the same
father.
Is there anyone who might have been in his bomb squadron who would
remember him or his fellow crew members? I would greatly appreciate a
reply. I am putting a genealogy book together about our Mantor family
and would like to include as much information about Philip as I can,
including PHOTOS, LETTERS, and basic information, whatever is available.
Thank you in advance for any information. Please send to:
Georgann Mantor-Jordan Email address
P.O. Box 799003, LB 200
Dallas, TX 75379
Other Crew Members:
1st Lt Kenneth L. Mason
1st Lt Warren L. Hildebrandt
1st Lt Ralph L. Borum
2nd Lt Marqpis H. Oracion
1st Lt Richard B. Stimer
Sgt. Joe B. Whitener
S/Sgt William H. McNutt
S/Sgt Philip W. Mantor
Sgt. Garnet R. Morris
Sgt. Albert A. Hawkins, Sr.
Pvt. Elijah A. Lewis
1st Lt Arthur A. Trautman
1st Lt Wesley A. Winston
Maj Lawrence W. Beal
Bob Wilkenloh
On Wed, 30 Jul 1997
Dianne Alexander Dianne@birdseng.attmail.com wrote:
phone: 732-681-1165
fax: 732-681-5477
Looking for help on trying to find out information for B-29 crew
members of the 345th bomb Squadron at the Yakota A.F.B. in Japan 1952
1953.
In particular, my father is interested in trying to locate the
following:
Maj. William Nichols A/C
Lt. Raymond Dorazio Radar
Sgt. Richard Baker CFC
Sgt. Fred Ambrose RG
Sgt. William Layton RO
Sgt. John Duncan FE
My dad is Bob Wilkenloh. He is also looking for info on obtaining
authentic gunners wings era 1952. It seems his have gotten lost in the
shuffle of life. Can you please give me a clue about where I might
look on the internet or elsewhere?
Lastly, he is looking for Info on the Air Force Gunners Association
Reunion. I will be checking your reunion page next. But if it's not
there, any info you can send would be appreciated.
I am Dianne Alexander at
diannealexander@worldnet.att.net
OR
dianne@birdseng.attmail.com
MANY MANY THANKS
Peak of Perfection
From: Richard B Mills wrote:
Sent: Saturday, December 05, 1998 11:25 AM
Subject: 98th Bomb Wing/345th Bomb Squadron/"Peak of Perfection"
My father, Don B. Mills, was a gunner on "Peak of Perfection" out of
Yakota AFB from February thru August of 1952. I would like to contact
anyone who may have known him then. I can be contacted at:
RVMills@BOP.GOV
Thanks for the help.
Rich
Maj. Kassel M. Keene
From: RD Round wrote:
Date: Mon, Jan 31, 2000, 1:08 AM
Looking for imformation about Maj. Kassel M. Keene shot down over Korea 19
nov 52 I haven seen story about him on your POW/MIA Air Intel. Site, last
line on report gives us hope. Need answer to any of the following questions,
1 Could he still be alive?
2 What POW Camp was he in ?
3 Whom did he assult?
4 If dead where is his remains?
5 Why is the U.S.Goverment so closed mouth about this?
6 Why can't some one out there help us?
My name is R.D. Round I was Tail Gunner on Maj. Keenes crew that went to
Korea with him. He was on a check out ride when he was shot down his crew
was not with him.
I know there are some folk's out there who can help us solve this riddle,
PLEASE HELP
Write:
Box 133
Craford Co. 81415
Call 970-921-3881 or 970-921-4425
E- Mail rdkr@tds.net
Shady Lady
Sent: Tuesday, May 04, 1999 6:37 PM
Subject: 98th BG
Bill Manderville Email address
I stumbled across your page just now, I'm interested in Your interest in
the Group.
I was on one of the crews in the 345th that took the outfit to Yokota in
1950. Bill Beck mentioned we got there in 8 days. That's right! We got
there in the middle of the morning from Guam, unloaded all the stuff
in the bombays and started loading bombs in the afternoon for a mission
the next morning. The flight crews loaded their own bombs for a couple
of weeks untill the armourer crews got there.
Bill Manderville, gunner, Lt. Hunter's crew, 345th BS, A/C #05357, "Shady
Lady".
Looking forward to the reunion in Spokane.
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