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43 Messages - Newest to 24
Current Message 1 - January 31, 2010
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Entry: 73378
37th Bomb Sqdn

looking for my pilot &navigator

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kenneth crow wrote on 2010-01-31 19:56:34.0

Comments: I have a picture taken after the 50 th mission of lieut munsell and pilot lieut culver it was taken in I think the spring of 1953 Iarrived at k9 around oct 1952 and returned to the states in sept.1953 reporting to the 2nd tow target sqdn at wilmington delaware

Keywords: arrived at k9 as an a/c mechanic then changed to crew member replacing the gunners

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Current Message 2 - January 9, 2010
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Entry: 73068
37th Bomb Sqdn

37th bomb sqdn

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david wheeler wrote on 2010-01-09 19:56:51.0

Comments: I went to school in Texas to be a flight mechanic, but they had gunners flying in the right seat when I got to korea.It wasn't until just before the armistice was signed that they started using fight mechs in the right seat.I spent a lot of time at miho air base as that is where most of the inspections and maintenance was performed.I'm unable to recal a lot of names anymore but I'm sure I would remember them if I heard them again. I was at k-9 from March 53 to April 54.I was then sent to Kirkland AFB

Keywords: tony mojica

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Current Message 3 - July 25, 2009
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Entry: 71019
37th Bomb Sqdn

Found a mug

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John Harvey wrote on 2009-07-25 19:15:04.0

Comments: I found a mug at a yard sale today It says 37th Bomb Squadron (L) N/I Royal Bengals on one side with a tiger patch. On the Other side It reads K-9 and at the bottom Korea with a pic of an A26. The handle is a naked woman. Under the tiger emblem it looks like it says Dean & Pat, but that part is quite faded. Does anyone know about the history of these. K-9 was Pusan East, and the 37th was there in 1952 but thats all I've found so far

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Current Message 4 - January 3, 2009
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Entry: 68507
37th Bomb Sqdn

37th bomb squadron , Korea

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ANTONIO (TONY) Fucci wrote on 2009-01-03 01:55:22.0

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Keywords: Gunner with the 37th squadron,17th bomb wing, Korea, 1953, Stationed at K-9

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Current Message 5 - April 14, 2008
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Entry: 65243
37th Bomb Sqdn

Memories of Carl Lindberg of the 37th

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Carl Linsdberg wrote on 2008-04-14 11:27:00.0

Comments: Note to sqdn mates of the 37th BS stationed in Korea during the early 1950s. My dad Carl A. Lindberg Sr. passed away in 2005. I'd like very much to hear from others that flew with him, or were dependant "kids" like myself that experienced life as a service brat. Please consider your own "personal oral history" for this web page and for your own family. The stories from this era are too important to loose. I myself still clearly remember Dad's home coming, his stories and gifts from the orient. They prompted my own TDY to Korea when in the USAF myself. Thank you!

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Current Message 6 - July 13, 2006
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Entry: 58078
37th Bomb Sqdn

37th Bomb Squadron, Hurlburt AFB

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Joseph Yeater wrote on 2006-07-13 10:00:45.0

Comments: I was assigned to the 37th Bomb Squadron, Hurlburt AFB, in May, 1955 and served there until being discharged in November, 1957. I worked "Flight Line" electronic systems maintenance, out of the 37th Hangar located on the north end of the field. I would like to hear from anyone who might remember me, or any of these people....Sgt. Robert Briere, Cogan Marshall, Dewey Smith, John Guest, Roy Newberry, Maurice Beams, Art Janes, Phil Talmadge, Sgt. Hughes, Sgt. Nelson, Sgt. Hayes, Sgt. Hatcher, Major Vogel (Squadron Commander), Capt. Franklin, and Lt. Joe Pruitt (B-26 Pilot). My office email is; jyeater@raytheon.com My home email is; bjyeater@bellsouth.net

Keywords: B-26, B-66, Hurlburt AFB, 1955-1957

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Current Message 7 - January 27, 2006
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Entry: 55434
37th Bomb Sqdn

34th and 37th Bomb Squadron During the Korean War

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Christopher DiNote wrote on 2006-01-27 19:04:42.0

Comments: Greetings. My name is Capt Chris DiNote, USAF. I assigned to the 28th Bomb Wing, Ellsworth AFB, SD (the current home of the 34th and 37th Bomb Squadrons). I was stationed at Osan AB from 2001-2003, so the Korean War has become a particular interest for me.

I'm working on a research paper for a master's class, and I would like to write on the history of the T-Birds and the Tigers during the Korean War. I'm in the sources gathering and research stage, and any assistance would be welcome.

V/R

Keywords: Pusan, Thunderbirds, Tigers, A-26, B-26, Invader, interdiction, night, close air support

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Current Message 8 - October 31, 2005
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Entry: 53852
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Looking for any information about my grandfather and his time in service

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Monica Wiles wrote on 2005-10-31 00:00:00.0

Comments: I am curious to learn anything I can about my grandpa's time in Korea. His name was Marshall Wayne Miller, he would have come from Arkansas, and he served in something to do with communications. He never really talked much about his time there and only ever told a few stories that I remember as a child. He passed in the early 1990's from a brain tumor and before he had gotten extemely sick, he burned most of the things he had kept from Korea. I feel that he saw quite a bit of action just from the stories I do remember. Not really fighting, but being fired on or seeing others killed or shot and t he nightmares that he would have. He told about one night being sent out on repairs and taking a bullet to the ear and after having returned, the lines were downed again and the crew that was sent out to replace their's was lost and some were taken hostage and are MIA to this day as best we know--no bodies ever recovered.

Like I said, there are so many mysteries surrounding my grandfather and his time there that we would just like to have some info to be able to pass on to my kids and my younger cousins who never had a chance to know him. My grandmother doesn't share the things she remembers and we do not understand why. I don't want my grandpa's sacrifices to just be tossed away with the years. Any help would be appreciated.

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Current Message 9 - February 21, 2005
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Entry: 49147
37th Bomb Sqdn

B-26 Gunner flew 55 missions

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Donald Hand wrote on 2005-02-21 16:15:53.0

Comments: Would like to meet with others that were at K-9 during 1952 and flew in B-26's.

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Current Message 10 - December 14, 2004
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Entry: 47504
37th Bomb Sqdn

Comments

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Ron Bruton wrote on 2004-12-14 09:43:17.0

Comments: I served with the 34th Bomb Squadron as a flight engineer and crew chief on B26-B at K-9 Pusan East Air Base, Korea. When unit was returned to the states I was transfered to Johnson AFB and assigned to the 6th Tow Target Squadron. Spent several months at MIHO AFB, Japan doing IRAN on B-26's before we gave them to the French in Indochina. Left Japan in October 1955 and shipped to Bergstrom AFB, Austin, Tx.

Keywords: Charles B. Matthews, pilot B-26B, 34th Bomb Squadron from 4/1/54 to 10/1/55, K-9 Pusan East Air Base, Korea: Lt. Robert Bumguardnier, Nav/Bomb; Ron Bruton, 1/1C, crew chief/engineer, served as a crew during 1954. Would like to locate pilot and nav. Ron Bruton

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Current Message 11 - October 14, 2004
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Entry: 46294
37th Bomb Sqdn

34th bomb squadron

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edward berlese wrote on 2004-10-14 15:10:20.0

Comments: I served at K9 with the 34th bomb squardon as a gunner on B-26's from dec. 1952 to april 1953. i flew 27 missions. I don' see any listings for the 37th bomb squardon. i have an album Thunder Birds Over Korea for that time period if anyone is interested.

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Current Message 12 - April 23, 2004
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Entry: 42550
37th Bomb Sqdn

'ROYAL BENGALS' ARE YOU OUT THERE?

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Paul C. Smith wrote on 2004-04-23 13:30:51.0

Comments: I am looking to contact anyone who may have served with my father, Richard "Dick" P. Smith. He was a Navigator/Bombardier on A-26 INvaders. I have a photo of him and his crew in front of the A-26 "Shin Pai Nai"- No Sweat.

Sincerely His proud son Paul C. Smith

Keywords: 37'th bomb sq., "Royal Bengals" A-26 Invaders

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Current Message 13 - February 29, 2004
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Entry: 41355
37th Bomb Sqdn

37TH BOMB SQUADRON

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Charie (McDonald) Carvey wrote on 2004-02-29 12:35:34.0

Comments: MY Grandfather was in the 37th bomb squadron, I am looking for someone who remembers him, or has some stories... He has passed on, however we want to put Bilbliographys in our family tree. Anything would be helpful. His name was Julius McDonald.

many thanks, Charie

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Current Message 14 - November 27, 2003
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Entry: 38771
37th Bomb Sqdn

Looking For Pilot-Cpt. Cullie E. Beasley

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Robert Pruett wrote on 2003-11-27 20:05:04.0

Comments: I would to locate my pilot Capt. Cullie E. Beasley. We crewed together at K-9 for awhile. I completed my last mission on June 15th 1953, returned to the States and have not hread from Beasley since I left Korea. Anyone having info please e-mail or call me collect. Thanks!

Keywords: "AL" Beasley K-9 Dec. 52 Pilot B-26.

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Current Message 15 - November 10, 2003
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Entry: 38196
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Capt. Carl A. Lindberg's Squadron Mates

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Carl Lindberg wrote on 2003-11-10 23:37:42.0

Comments: I'm in search of contact information of anyone who flew with my dad in the 37th during 1952-53. While dad has been in touch with his WWII outfit, he has not been able to find his buddies from his tour in Korea. After a career, mostly in MATS and ADC he retired in the Pacific Northwest. Please let me hear from you and I'll pass the info on to Dad. Carl Jr.

Keywords: 37th Squadron, 17th Bomb Group

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Current Message 16 - October 29, 2003
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Entry: 37874
37th Bomb Sqdn

Looking for people who knew Ray Smith

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Preston Smith wrote on 2003-10-29 07:26:27.0

Comments: I would like to talk to anyone who remembers serving with my Dad, Ray Smith. He was a B26 pilot at K9 and K1 during 51 and 52. He passed away in 1992 and I am trying to write some short stories about him for my 9 month old daughter to read when she gets older.

Thanks, Preston

Keywords: 37th Bomb Squadron, 17th Bomb Group, Ray Smith

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Current Message 17 - August 9, 2003
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Entry: 36149
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looking for info for Alt. John A. member of 37th bomb squadron Korea (1953-54)

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Raymond Victor Hanson wrote on 2003-08-09 02:08:06.0

Comments: I found this Zippo style Prince lighter with John A. Alts name on it. It appears to be unused and in mint condition. I am a U.S.Navy veteran of Desert Storm and an avid collector of zippos and old military lighters. I am interested in finding more info on this man and what he did in Korea! Thank you and God bless all our veterans!When the power of Love overcomes the love of power the world will know peace!

Keywords: John A. Alt Korea (1953-54) 37th Bomb Squadron Royal Bengals found Zippo style Prince lighter

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Current Message 18 - July 12, 2003
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Entry: 35452
37th Bomb Sqdn

Photo of the B-26B 43-45573 at Pyongyang

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Batur Avgan wrote on 2003-07-12 15:05:48.0

Comments: There is photo at the War Museum at Pyongyang. This photo shows the tail section of the B-26B 43-45573 which was lost on October 29th, 1952. The a/c was from 17th Bmb Wg (L), 37th Bmb Sq.

Lt Peter J. Britton and A2C Timothy S. Yamakawa was MIA while Lt. Howard B. Hitchens Jr was RMC.

I would like to get in contact with the kins of crew members if they would interested in the photo.

Keywords: Lt Peter J. Britton, A2C YAMAKAWA, Timothy S. Yamakawa, Lt. Howard B. Hitchens Jr., 43-45573, 17th, 37th

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Current Message 19 - January 18, 2003
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Entry: 31338
37th Bomb Sqdn

HEARTBREAK RIDGE

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Josh Morelan wrote on 2003-01-18 01:32:25.0

Comments: I DONT KNOW MUCH ABOUT THE KOREAN WAR, ONLY WHAT IVE READ IN BOOKS AND ON THE INTERNET. I WULD LIKE TO SEE IF SOME VETERANS COULD TALK TO ME OR SEND INFO ON THEIR PERSPECTIVE OF THE WAR. MY GRANDFATHER JAMES W. MILLER WAS A VETERAN OF THE KOREAN WAR ALSO. HE HAS PASSED AWAY. ALL I KNOW ABOUT HIM FIGHTING IN THE WAR IS THAT HE FOUGTH ON HEARTBREAK RIDGE, AND THAT HE WAS BOMBED BY THE U.S. IN THE "FRIENDLY FIRE". I WOULD APPRECIATE IF I COULD LEARN MORE FROM SOMETHING OTHER THAN JUST READING IT. THANKS

Keywords: HEARTBREAK RIDGE

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Current Message 20 - December 29, 2002
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Entry: 30787
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Looking for info about my grandfather.

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Ryan Heckert wrote on 2002-12-29 20:43:30.0

Comments: I am looking for information about what my grandfather did in the 37th. I am pilot and this information is something that I always wanted to know. If any one has any information or remembers him please let me know. Thank you.

Keywords: James Ewing, Bengals, B-25

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Current Message 21 - December 27, 2002
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Entry: 30703
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Information on Major Robert R. Sayers

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Timothy Singleton wrote on 2002-12-27 09:06:14.0

Comments: I am the son-in-law of the late Major Robert R Sayers, USAF. I am trying to gather information on Major Sayers to complete his biography. Any former friends or crew members that can share information on Major Sayers, would be greatly appreciated.

AFB Served Barksdale - 1949 Randolph - 1949 Langley - 1952 Korea - 1952-1954 McConnell - 1958 Lockbourne - 1960

Keywords: 1607th, B-26, Lucky Lefty

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Current Message 22 - May 29, 2002
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Entry: 25885
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K1 and K9 Oct52-April53

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Dick Parks wrote on 2002-05-29 23:13:43.0

Comments: I was a navigator crewed up with pilot Ben Pace at K9 and K1 on B-26s in 37th Bomb Sqn,17th Bomb Wing from Oct 52 to April 53.After finishing tour I returned to CONUS and was instructor at Langley in B-26s. Later flew B-47s and B-52s for many years and was Field Maintenance Sqn Commander and Ops Plans officer at various bases. I retired at Fairchild in 1978 as LC after more than 27 years service. Then worked for Boeing in Seattle for 13 years retiring again in 1992.

Keywords: B-26 Navigator

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Current Message 23 - April 7, 2002
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Entry: 24582
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Looking for info on Murray Pemberton

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Youth and Lenneth Cosmelodic wrote on 2002-04-07 18:35:45.0

Comments: We were on the North Shore of Long Island and we found a letter from Murray Pemberton AF12193434 along with other letters from the same family. We would like to return them to the owners and would appreciate any info. The return adress on the letter is

Box 164 37th Bomb Squadron (L) N/1 APO 970 c/o P.M. SanFranciscoCalifornia

The postmark is for November 3rd 1952

We'd appreciate any info about Murray Pemberton or his family.

artista85@mail.com

Keywords: 37th bomb squadron, pemberton, 1952

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Current Message 24 - January 6, 2002
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Entry: 22093
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Relocation of 37th Bomb Squadron

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John Ferrick wrote on 2002-01-06 18:58:24.0

Comments: The 37th Bomb Squadron under the 17th Bomb Wing was transferred from Korea to Hurlburt Field (Eglin AFB) at Fort Walton Beach, Florida. I was an avionics technician there during 1956. The new aircraft, B-66, replaced the B-26's, some of which were parked on the far end of the runway.

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On Mon, 7 Sep 1998
Michael Hopkins Email address

I'VE EXPLORED YOUR CITE FOR APPROX. 1 YR. BUT PRIOR TILL LAST WEEK I
DIDN'T HAVE COMPUTER OF MY OWN. THROUGH YOUR PROJECT I'VE BEEN ABLE TO
REUNITE TOM ATKINS WITH A BUNK BUDDY AT K-9 THAT LIVES NEAR ME.

MY FATHER WAS AT K-9 UNDER 17 BOMB WING--I'VE BEEN TO REUNION. HERE'S
SOME OF MY FATHERS STORY

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37th Bomb Sqdn - 17th Bomb Wing

On Fri, 6 Jun 1997 
Updated; 10 Jun 2000
"C.O. SMITH" Email address  wrote:

C.O. SMITH
3255 MERCER LANE
SAN DIEGO, CA 92122

phone: 619 545 4068
fax: 619 545 5433

datein: DEC 52  dateout: 24 JULY 53

I served with the 37th Bomb  Sq  as a navigator bombardier from
December 52 through 24 June 1953 (three days before the cease fire). 
We were based out of K-9.  from Dec 52 thru 24 June 53.  I left three
days before the cease fire. 

After Korea I returned to the states and was assigned to SA C 380 Bomb
Sqdn, 310 BW at Smokey Hill AFB ( outside Salina Ks.) where we started
out in b-29s then converted to B-47Es.

After leaving the USAF in 55, I served as a K-System Tech Rep with the
90th Strat Recon Wing at Topeka.

Mainenance Crew

On Sun, 9 Aug 1998 
Raymond Slesicki Email address wrote:

phone: 916 638 1550

comments:
I was a member of the 37th BS from Jan to Oct of 1952, in aircraft
maintenace.  I enventually made crew chief, and was assigned aircraft
serial #44-34166.  I have photos of the aircraft and the base.

If I may a comment, the A-26 is one of the best and most under-rated 
combat aircraft.     

End of an era

On Fri, 30 Jul 1999 
Phil Kaufman  Email address wrote:

First Name: Phil 
 Last Name: Kaufman	
    Street: 9 music sq. so.
      City: Nashville
State Prov: tn. 
       ZIP: 37203
   Country: usa

     Phone: 
       Fax: 615 297 2426
     Email: wallyliner@aol.com
 Your Unit: 37th bomb sqd..17th bomb group
 
Comments: 

I was stationed in Miho air base in 1954..just before the unit was
transfered to the states...florida,Eglin Field I think. I was a crew
chief on one of the B-26s.the number escapes me, and all my fotos were
destroyed.

We were sent tdy to K-8 Kunson for excerises just before the unit was
transfered. I was transfered to Yokota and was assinged to a B-29 as
asst, crew chief. Strangely I ended up on a ferry crew transporting 
B-29s back to the staes and escorting the remaining B-26s.

They put a 500 gal fuel tank in the bomb bay and we did their 
navigation. The planes were flown to China Lake cal. for weapons
testing, a truly waste of such great aircraft.

phil kaufman