Found a mug

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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37th bomb squadron , Korea

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

Memories of Carl Lindberg of the 37th

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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37th Bomb Squadron, Hurlburt AFB

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

34th and 37th Bomb Squadron During the Korean War

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

Looking for any information about my grandfather and his time in service

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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B-26 Gunner flew 55 missions

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

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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

34th bomb squadron

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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'ROYAL BENGALS' ARE YOU OUT THERE?

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

37TH BOMB SQUADRON

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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Looking For Pilot-Cpt. Cullie E. Beasley

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.

Capt. Carl A. Lindberg's Squadron Mates

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

Looking for people who knew Ray Smith

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

looking for info for Alt. John A. member of 37th bomb squadron Korea (1953-54)

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

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

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

HEARTBREAK RIDGE

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

Looking for info about my grandfather.

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

Information on Major Robert R. Sayers

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

K1 and K9 Oct52-April53

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

Looking for info on Murray Pemberton

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

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Relocation of 37th Bomb Squadron

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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Does anyone out there remember serving with Fred Butler?

Comments: I am looking for any info on this unit, My dad, Fred H. Butler served in this unit in Korea during '52-53(I think thoses years are correct) He was a Corporal or Sgt, and was an in-flight mechanic on a B-26.

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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 37th Bomb Squadron: Capt. Gene A. Culbertson, Akron, OH, A2C Dariel L. Davis, Oakland, CA, 2nd Lt. Harlan P. Hall, Belleville, IL, A1C Robert R. St. Mary, Campbellsport, WI. If you have any information on any of these men, please e-mail me at the address provided. Thank you very much. Ray Sestak

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