LOOKING FOR INFO ABOUT B-29 TAIL NUMBER 44-86343

Comments: I am looking for any info concerning this crew and their fate in battle over North Korea in September 1952. Any info will be appreciated.

Keywords: B-29A tail number 44-86343 Lost on 13 September 1952 371st Bomb Squadron of the 370th Bomb Wing

11 crewmembers still listed as MIA.

B-47

Comments:

Keywords:

seeking info about Con Foley Poynor

Comments: plane spiraled down. He was taken prisoner. any info appreciated.

Keywords: 371 bomb squadron 19 bomb wing shot down over n. korea 1954. taken prisoner. died while missing. any info appreciated. Jo Ann Pulattie

Still Looking for anyone who served with my Father, LeRoy McElhiney and update of e-mail address.

Comments: Just wanted to update the information that I posted in my search for anyone who knew my dad, (see way down below), thought maybe it would help narrow it down. I FINALLY got his military records and replacement medals. Anyhow, he was in the 307th, 371st Squadron. He flew on aircraft #44-61816, (Sit-N-Git). He was at Kadena from 1 Nov. 1952 until 20 July 1953. He had 15-25 missions and was a flex gunner. Information that I also have is that he enlisted on 8 June 1951, went to Basic at possibly Wichita Falls, TX, (completed it in August of 1951) Aug. 1951 to Jan. 1952 attended Turret Systems Course at Lowry AFB in CO. Jan. 1952 to Feb. 1952 attended Flex Gunner's Course at Lowery AFB. There is nothing in his records that indicates where he was at from Feb. 1952 until Oct. 1952, when he went to Kadena. He was promoted to S/Sgt. in April of 1953. Please contact me at the above e-mail address as it is my current one.

Keywords: Kadena, 307th Bomb Wing, 371st Sqd., 1952-1953, Sit-N-Git, Aircraft #44-61816, Flex Gunner, LeRoy Mcelhiney, 25 missions.

Picture Of Training Class 05310A

Comments: I have a picture of my dad with a class at Chanute Air Base along with 21 other airmen standing in front of aircraft. I don't know what year, but think it may have been 7 nov 1951. My dad is deceased as of 2 years ago. He was 78. His name was Tch Sgt Clifford E. Pendarvis and he was an air plane mechanic. Airmen listed on orders were; Glen E. Rogers; Wilis R. Craig; Arthur Himmerick; James A. Williamson; William C. Roberts; Ronald T. Davis; James J. Wilder; Allen L. Mourning; Claude Vann Jr; Carlyle H. Brandt; Thomas E. Wofle; Ellis J. Marshall. Don't know if these are the men in the picture with my dad. I am trying to learn all that I can about my dad. I am a girl and was never interested when I was young about all this, but now it's all I care about. If you knew my dad, please respond.

Keywords: P.P.-R 4360. Class 0531DA Nickname "Pete" or "Peter" Served 2 yrs 7 months Asiatic Pacific Theater (Papuan New Guinea, Iwo Jima, Solomon Islands

Looking for Family or Friends of Larry B. Akins

Comments: I would like to make contact with any family or friends of Larry B. Akins. Please contact me at the e-mail address provided. Thank you.

Keywords:

B-29 Markings and Nose Art

Comments: As a modeler, I am interested in modeling the B-29 # 44-87760, piloted by Capt. James R. Lewis, which participated in the Black Thursday over NAmsi, in October 23, 1951.

I would like to receive any information on the colors, markings and nose art of Capt Lewis´s plane, and any photo.

Anything is welcome!

Francisco

Keywords: 307th Bomber Wing, 371st Bomber Squadron

371 bomb sqdn

Comments: would like to talk to Lt Blalock,nav.

Keywords: b-29 crash sept 8 1950

son of john jackson

Comments: would very much like to talk to a crew member or even someone from mcdill who knew my father.my mother is pretty upset still and it causes problems between her and my stepfather to bring up the past.john j jackson went down 8sep1950 off okinawa.he had a pilot´s rating in naval corp but was grounded for stunt flying and became a bombadier.i would love to hear that story and more

Keywords: 371bsq,307bwing

Additional on McElhiney with new e-mail address.

Comments: Just wanted to update the information that I posted in my search for anyone who knew my dad, (see way down below), thought maybe it would help narrow it down. I FINALLY got his military records and replacement medals. Anyhow, he was in the 307th, 371st Squadron. He flew on aircraft #44-61816, (Sit-N-Git). He was at Kadena from 1 Nov. 1952 until 20 July 1953. He had 25 missions and was a flex gunner. Information that I also have is that he enlisted on 8 June 1951, went to Basic at possibly Wichita Falls, TX, (completed it in August of 1951) Aug. 1951 to Jan. 1952 attended Turret Systems Course at Lowry AFB in CO. Jan. 1952 to Feb. 1952 attended Flex Gunner's Course at Lowery AFB. There is nothing in his records that indicates where he was at from Feb. 1952 until Oct. 1952, when he went to Kadena. He was promoted to S/Sgt. in April of 1953. Thanks for any info. I've been searching the web for 2 years now and this site by far has been the best and has provided me with lots of leads. I thank you for creating it!

Keywords: Kadena, 307th Bomb Wing, 371st Sqd., 1952-1953, Sit-N-Git, Aircraft #44-61816, Flex Gunner, LeRoy Mcelhiney, 25 missions.

307th B Wing 371st B Sqd.

Comments: I was with 307th 371st Mc Dill AFB 1947-51. I was at hanger # 5 or #4 the closest to Bay view. Went to Okinawa 1950, I was ground crew, Plane went down in Kadena bay just after take off September 8. 1950. I was on crew rooster but was bumped at last minute. Three men survived Co-Pilot Lt. Foote, Engineer and Radar Officer. First flight for new Pilot, he just flew it into water. Please write, Don

Keywords:

371ST BOMB SQDN. 307TH BOMB WING - LINCOLN AFB. NEBR.

Comments: This is a correction of E-mail and Physical Address for previos entry.

Keywords: Crew Chief on B-47 Bomber Tail # 54-4226

ADDITIONAL INFO. ON MCELHINEY

Comments: Just wanted to update the information that I posted in my search for anyone who knew my dad, (see way down below), thought maybe it would help narrow it down. I FINALLY got his military records and replacement medals. Anyhow, he was in the 307th, 371st Squadron. He flew on aircraft #44-61816, (Sit-N-Git). He was at Kadena from 1 Nov. 1952 until 20 July 1953. He had 25 missions and was a flex gunner. Information that I also have is that he enlisted on 8 June 1951, went to Basic at possibly Wichita Falls, TX, (completed it in August of 1951) Aug. 1951 to Jan. 1952 attended Turret Systems Course at Lowry AFB in CO. Jan. 1952 to Feb. 1952 attended Flex Gunner's Course at Lowery AFB. There is nothing in his records that indicates where he was at from Feb. 1952 until Oct. 1952, when he went to Kadena. He was promoted to S/Sgt. in April of 1953. Thanks for any info. I've been searching the web for 2 years now and this site by far has been the best and has provided me with lots of leads. I thank you for creating it!

Keywords: Kadena, 307th Bomb Wing, 371st Sqd., 1952-1953, Sit-N-Git, Aircraft #44-61816, Flex Gunner, LeRoy Mcelhiney, 25 missions.

James Gallant, 371 Sqdn, 19 Bomb wing

Comments: James is the uncle that I was named after. I would like ANY information I can get about his career. Thank you.

Keywords: James A. Gallant 371 Bomb Sqdn, 19th Bomb wing

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 371st BS: S/Sgt. Donald E. Brine, Hanson, MA, A1C James A. Gallant, Williamstown, OH, A2C Melvin B. Hays, Seattle, WA, A1C Jimmie R. Hobday, Cortez, CO, 1st Lt. John J. Horner, Swedesboro, NJ, 1st Lt. Laurence H. Hudson, Brooklyn, NY, 1st Lt. John J. Jackson, New Brunswick, NJ, M/Sgt. Johnny M. Johnson, San Angelo, TX, S/Sgt. Clarence S. Kates, Glen Mills, PA, M/Sgt. Jack E. Kennedy, Crawfordsville, AR, A3C Israel Marshall Jr., Jacksonville, FL, S/Sgt. Ernest R. McAdoo, Black Lick, PA, A2C Jess A. Osborne Jr., Lebanon, VA, 1st Lt. Spiro J. Peters, Rochester, NY, S/Sgt. Otha P. Stanley, Chapel Hill, NC, A1C James O. Trosclair, McKinney, TX, 1st lt. Claude V. White, Los Angeles, CA. If you have any information on any of these men, please e-mail me at the address provided. Thank you very much. Ray Sestak

Keywords:

STRIEFF Leon Charles MIA 9/25/50

Comments: Looking for kin of SSGT Strieff wo was on board a B 29 which crashed into E. China sea on Sept 25, 1950. Remains not recovered. Looking for his kin. Anyone knowing whether SSGT Strieff who was from Gilman, Illinois had a spouse, children, siblings, etc. are asked to contact the undersigned. Kenneth E Page, Director, NENY Ch. KWVA, Inc., troy, ny

Keywords: B 29 371 bomb sq 19 bomb wg

A1C JOHNSON, Gerald E. - MIA

Comments: I would like to make contact with any family or friends of Gerald Johnson. Please contact me via the e-mail address provided. Thank you.

Ray Sestak

Keywords:

Haynes, Nathan Clifford

Comments: I would like to make contact with anyone who may have known Captain Nathan Haynes, born in Monterey, Mass., MIA 9/8/1950. Thank you.

Ray Sestak

Keywords:

BROWN, NELSON MARION 9/13/52

Comments: Looking for kin of Msgt. Nelson Marion BROWN who was on a B 29 as Flight Engineer when it went down in Korea. He was MIA and presumed dead. Said to be from Ellston, IA. Looking for kin to put them in touch with USAF missing persons office. kenneth e page neny ch kwva, inc., troy, ny

Keywords: B 29 9/13/52 371st Bomb Sq 19th Bomb Wg

WADE Charles Clifton 9/8/50 B 29

Comments: Looking for kin of SSGT Wade who was said to be from Palmetto Florida. Anyone know whether he was married, had children or brothers or sisters? Would like to put kin in touch with USAF missing persons office. kenneth e page, director, neny ch kwva, inc., troy, ny

Keywords: 371 Bomb Sq 19 Bomb Wg B 29

Comments: I was stationed at Kadena as a B-29 tail gunner from Nov 1953 till March 1954, at which time I was transferred to the 343rd Bomb Sq. 98th BW (B-29). I returned to the states (Lincoln AFB, Nebr) where I retrained as Boom Operator on KC-97G's. Would like to hear from former crew members and others from the 371st who were there about the same time.

Keywords:

371ST BOMB SQ. 307TH BW (B-29

Comments:

Keywords:

Seeking Info. About My Father

Comments: I am seeking contact with anyone who may have served with my father, LeRoy Edward McElhiney, he was a gunner on a B-29 named the Sit-N-Git, (tail #44-61816). He flew out of Kadena with 371st. He died 10 yrs. ago and I have no crew names by which to start with. I would appreciate any assistance anyone can give.

Keywords: 307th Bomb Wing, 371st Bomb Sqd., B-29 "Sit-N-Git", tail #44-61816, Sgt. LeRoy "MAC" McElhiney

WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM ANY MEMBER OF THE 371ST BOMB SQDN

Comments: ANY 371ST GUYS OUT THER PLEASE CONTACT DAVID BENCH I SERVED IN THE 371ST FROM 1956 TO 1960 ON AIRCRAFT NUMBER 4226

Keywords: B-47 BOMBERS

Looking For Crew Members

Comments: Loohing for crew members, Maj. Luther Armstroing, 2lt. James Lavin, 2lt George Fortune, 2lt Robert Kliegle, 2lt Carl Weiss, Ssgt Herbert Kohl, A1c's Robert Henderson, Billy Ayers, Alvin Hutchison James White, Ted Leonard, Roger Bustrum

Keywords: B29 Aircrew #R-52-AO