42 Messages

Page 1 1

Entry: 81743 3RD AIR RESCUE GROUP	LOOKING FOR SOME INFO ABOUT MY GRANDFATHER
MARIA DAWSON wrote on January 15, 2012 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Hi, My grandfather's name was Michael Dawson. He was stationed in Greenland during the Korean War. He was a pilot for the Air force. His baby was the F86 Starfire. Is there anybody that can give me some information about him or his unit?... I never met him, but i am very proud of him and wish to learn about him. Keywords: Michael Joseph Dawson Butler, Air Force Pilot, Korean War, F86 Starfire, Greenland

Entry: 81625 3RD AIR RESCUE GROUP	ALBATROSS RESCUES
JEFF GROSS wrote on January 5, 2012 CITY AND STATE: MELBOURNE FL UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: I have built my dining room table from half of the flap of an Albatross. I ask everyone who dines with me to understand the history of such a plane. She could have saved a number of pilots from Tonkin Bay, or off the coast of Jersey. Would love a personal story if some one has one. Best regards and thank you for your service, jeff Keywords: Albatross rescues

Entry: 81315 3RD AIR RESCUE GROUP	LOOKING FOR INFO ON 1STLT CLIFFORD BROWN
ED MARTIN wrote on December 14, 2011 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: MARINE VETERAN Comments: This is a long shot, but I am attempting to learn the call sign of 1stLt Clifford W Brown. Lt Brown was an H-5 pilot who flew numerous rescue and medevac missions in 1950. If anyone has any info, please contact me. Thanks! Keywords: POW, Air Rescue

Entry: 76677 3RD AIR RESCUE GROUP	LOOKING FOR JOHN C. HAYS
PATRICIA DICKINSON wrote on November 9, 2010 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My brother, Jack Lively USN, was one of ten crewmen on a P2V-3W Neptune shot down on November 6, 1951 by two Soviet LA-11 fighters, near or over Vladivostok, USSR, while on an intelligence mission. I am looking for 1st Lt John C. Hays who was the pilot of an SA-16 at Misawa, Japan, tail number possibly 9069. Tactical call sign: "Dumbo Xray". Please contact me. If anyone else has information pertaining to this shootdown, I ask that you also please contact me. Names of crewmen: Hodgson, Rosenfeld, Lively, Baggett, Raglin, Meyer, Smith, Foster, Wigert and Juric from VP- 6, NAS Atsugi, Japan. Keywords: P2V-3W Neptune Shootdown November 6, 1951 Misawa SA-16 - 9069

Entry: 72162 3RD AIR RESCUE GROUP	AF NURSES STATIONED AT BW-1 IN THE 50'S
PATRICIA FINDER-STONE wrote on October 31, 2009 CITY AND STATE: DE PERE WI UNIT: NURSES SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN Comments: I returned to Narssarsuak in Fall of 1998 as part of a UW alumni trip, but found little left of the old base...It was now a weather station. It had a museum with little reflecting the time of my tour of duty..It was fun explaining to the museum curators what the base was like 40+ years earlier...A large stone fireplace was all that was left of the hospital area. It was amazing to see how far the glacier had receded...If anyone has any doubts of global warming, the truth was sadly evident!!! Keywords:

Entry: 71195 3RD AIR RESCUE GROUP	3RD AIR RESCUE SQUADRON
JOHN FUENTEZ SR. wrote on August 7, 2009 CITY AND STATE: KANSAS CITY KS UNIT: 3RD AIR RESCUE SQUADRON SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN Comments: My name is John Fuentez. I was with the 3rd ARS in Korea from June of 1950 to January of 1952. I flew with Lt. Van Boven and Major Savore. Just wanting to touch base with anyone that was stationed at Ashiya AFB in Ashiya, Japan. John Fuentez Kansas City 913-334-0742 Keywords: Sargent Stuart from Judsonia Arkansas, 3rd Air rescue, Ashiya Japan.

Entry: 67691 3RD AIR RESCUE GROUP	LOOKING FOR SOMEONE FROM THE 6023RD RADAR CALABRATION UNIT IN JAPAN
KURT SCZEPANSKI wrote on October 31, 2008 CITY AND STATE: BURNSVILLE MN UNIT: 6023RD RADAR CALIBRATION UNIT SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN Comments: Keywords: looking for clair dimeler not shure of spelling

Entry: 64279 3RD AIR RESCUE GROUP	WHY DON'T YOU HAVE ANYTHING ABOUT THE 38TH
VIRGIL DOYLE wrote on February 13, 2008 CITY AND STATE: GLADSTONE MO UNIT: 38TH ARS SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN Comments: We were part of the 3rd Group during the time that you have listed and I was wondering why you don't show the 38th as one of the Squadron in the qroup. Keywords: 38th ARS Misawa, Japan

Entry: 63377 3RD AIR RESCUE GROUP	GORDON BLUETT
CHRIS ARMACOST wrote on December 11, 2007 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: 55TH AIR RESCUE SQD. SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN Comments: to Gordon Bluett..I was stationed at thule air base in greenland in 1956. At the time ,I was a radio operator on sa-16s and sc54s, I could aend you a picture of a SA -16 if you send me your address and or your e-mail. Chris Armacost Keywords:

Entry: 60980 3RD AIR RESCUE GROUP	LOOKING FOR INFO ON MY DAD LT. WILLIAM A. BRIGHT
JEFF BRIGHT wrote on May 14, 2007 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: 3RD ARS SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I am looking for anyone who knew my dad Lt. William A. Bright Jr. He flew SB-29's in Korea and was in the 3rd ARS Flight "B" and "D" at Yokota AB and Komoki AB in Japan. Keywords: 3rd ARS, Yokota AB and Komaki AB, 1950-1952

Entry: 59594 3RD AIR RESCUE GROUP	3RD AIR RESCUE CHODO ISLAND 12/27/52
CHARLES H. (CHUCK) CARR wrote on January 14, 2007 CITY AND STATE: APPLETON WI UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: MARINE VETERAN Comments: WOULD LIKE TO MAKE CONTACT WITH ANYONE STATIONED ON CHODO ISLAND DECEMBER 27, 1952 WHO MAY KNOW THE PILOTS AND CREW WHO WERE INVOLVED IN THE ATTEMPTED RESCUE OF A MARINE PILOT. A CRASH BOAT WAS ALSO INVOLVED. Keywords: RESCUE ATTEMPT IN THE TAEDONG-GANG ESTURAY / CHINNAMPO

Entry: 51407 3RD AIR RESCUE GROUP	CAPTAIN (MAJOR) ARTHUR FITZPATRICK USAF(RET.)
SCOTT FITZPATRICK wrote on June 8, 2005 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Keywords: Hello, Would any of you know my Dad, Arthur Fitzpatrick? He flew the SB-17, OA-10, L-5 and SA-16 while a member of 2 ARS squadrons (3rd and 6th). He was awarded a Soldier's Medal in Okinawa for rescuing crewman from an LCVP that had run aground. He was stationed at Johnson AFB for two years prior to the War and when the war began he was sent to command a detachment of SA-16s near Seoul. I would be grateful to hear from any ARS veterans that knew my Dad or knew of him. Thank you, Scott Fitzpatrick

Entry: 49461 3RD AIR RESCUE GROUP	MAJ JAMES BLACKBURN
BRAXTON BRADFORD wrote on March 9, 2005 CITY AND STATE: TAMPA FL UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: Greetings. looking for info on Maj James Blackburn who served w/the 2157th in Korea. best, braxton Keywords: Blackburn, 2157th

Entry: 43741 3RD AIR RESCUE GROUP	3RD. ARS K-16,SEOUL 1951-2
WILLIAM OLAFSON wrote on June 12, 2004 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I initially was stationed @ Nagoya,Japan, as a B-29 mechanic. There was a dire need for helicopter mechanics and was sent to a school there and then sent to K-16,Korea. I spent 11 months there in a tent with the follwing names. Donald Jeter,Charles Short,William Wetstein.and 3 others that I can picture in my mind but cannot recall their names. I had flown to 8055, K-14, Cho-do, and several other bases. It was the most vivid time in my life. I wish that we could organize a re-union as there are probably not too many of us left anymore. Keywords: I was a H-5 mechanic @ K-16 for 11 months

Entry: 42215 3RD AIR RESCUE GROUP	GROUP AND SQDN INFO AND WEBSITE
TONY SANTORE wrote on April 9, 2004 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: 3RD RESCUE SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I have put up a website which tells the story of the Air Rescue Service in Korea and Japan from 1950 to 1957. Although it is not complete, it contains a lot of information about a number of organizations, including the 3rd Air Rescue Group, and the following Air Rescue Squadrons: 1st Det, 3rd ARS; 2157th, 33rd, 36th, 37th, 38th, 39th, and 60th, as well as the 121st Evac Hospital. I have virtually nothing about the 121st and am still looking. I have recently found and ordered about 6 microfilms about the Air Rescue Service. Given the slowness of government document-providers, I don't know when I'll have them. Anyway, if you want to check out my site and possibly link it, please feel free to do so. It's at: http://www.sunlink.net/~scramble/ You may E-mail me at: scramble@sunlink.net Thanks for your excellent site. Keywords: 1998 message found and entered

Entry: 40678 3RD AIR RESCUE GROUP	KOREAN WAR BIDDIES 3 ARS
WILLIAM P. (BILL) PRICE wrote on February 7, 2004 CITY AND STATE: COKER AL UNIT: DET. 1, 3 ARS. SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I am looking for Korean War Buddy, Gerald L. Fryer. WE were Medics together at K-16, 3 ARS.and also at Hamilton A.F.B. Calif. I recently found John Lathrop, Frank Schilling, and Carl Poole. You other Medics that were with us at that time in Korea, Det. 1, 3rd. Air Rescue, 1951-52 where are you? Lets plan a ReUnion. Were not getting any younger you know. wpprice@bellsouth.net Keywords: K-16, 8055 MASH, H-5, H-19, Sa-16, 3 ARS

Entry: 39537 3RD AIR RESCUE GROUP	SON OF AF VET
NORMAN A. JOHANSON wrote on December 29, 2003 CITY AND STATE: REDDING CA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My father, Captain Harold A. Johanson, was a SA16 pilot with the 3rd Air Rescue Squadron out of Johnson Air Base from approx March 1951 thru April 1952. I would like to here from anyone who may have served with or knew him. Keywords:

Entry: 38328 3RD AIR RESCUE GROUP	DET 1 1952
ELMER DAVIS wrote on November 13, 2003 CITY AND STATE: SANFORD NC UNIT: DET 1, 3RD AIR SEAR RESCUE KOREA 1952 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: So honored to be a part of the history of the helicopter being used to save the lives of wounded that would not have survived the ambulance ride to the treatment. Also, to have been a part of a "Water Pick Up' off of North Korea (Cho Do)and one on enemy held ground, North of Inchon. All credit needs be given to the Fighter Cap pilots that gave the fire support to the helicopter. Thanks guys. Could not have done it with out you.............Elmer (Buddy) DAvis Keywords: Orange Scarf Tiger.....still have it. H-5s and H19s......and SA 16s

Entry: 37988 3RD AIR RESCUE GROUP	THESE THINGS WE DO THAT OTHERS MAY LIVE
JIM BEGGS wrote on November 3, 2003 CITY AND STATE: BAYONET POINT FL UNIT: 36TH AND 2157TH ARS SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: My wife and I just returned from a week long visit to Seoul courtesy of the Korean Federation Industries and the United Nations Military Command. We were there for the commemoration of the signing of the 50th Armistice in July. Drop me an email and I'll send you a copy of an article we just wrote for our local newspapers outlining South Korea as it stands today. Trust me, its different than it was in the early 1950's Keywords: Radio Operator on SA-16s flying out of Johnson AFB in Japan and K-16 in Seoul

Entry: 35379 3RD AIR RESCUE GROUP	NARSARSSUAK AFB 1954-1955
ANN PENNINGTON wrote on July 9, 2003 CITY AND STATE: FAYETTEVILLE NC UNIT: 6611 HOSP SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Getting old and would love to hear from any one. Keywords: Hosp Area ( we had our own fire station too)

Entry: 32800 3RD AIR RESCUE GROUP	INFO ABOUT MY DAD
CARLO RAMIREZ wrote on March 15, 2003 CITY AND STATE: FOOTHILL RANCH CA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My Dad was in the Para-Rescue unit as a medic, he didn't talk about it. Anyone who remembers Homer Ramirez please drop me a line. My Dad always told me that he would rather box instead of doing KP. Thanks... Keywords: Air Force rescue, PJ, Air Rescue

Entry: 32694 3RD AIR RESCUE GROUP	ANY ONE IN THE 2157TH IN KOREA NOVE 1952 TO AUGUST 1953
CLIFFORD TAYLOR wrote on March 11, 2003 CITY AND STATE: QUITMAN TX UNIT: 2157TH ARS SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: 2157th ARS Keywords:

Entry: 32521 3RD AIR RESCUE GROUP	3RD AIR RESCUE SERVICE-YOKOTO AFB
SUSAN CANALE wrote on March 5, 2003 CITY AND STATE: GLENDALE AZ UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Hi! I am the daughter of George Seymour who has finally told his family about his wartime duties. He was a tall man who played basketball, golfed when ever he could at a nearby Japonese golf course and was second team all 5th Air Force softball third baseman. My father is still very healthy man who plays too much golf. I would like to find any of the people who flew with him? He has tons of photos. Thank you. Keywords: Radar observer in B-17 modified (with boat)and Albatross,amphibian plane nicknamed "Rudolph". 1949-1952

Entry: 32341 3RD AIR RESCUE GROUP	GREENLAND ARMY HOSPITAL
MIKE DOWNEY wrote on February 26, 2003 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: I am completing a research project into the army hospitals in Greenland (Narsarsuaq) during the Korean War. I would very much welcome reminiscences, anecdotes, stories of life in these noble institutions. Anyone who worked in these hospitals, made an enormous contribution - and I am preparing a publication to pay tribute to the men and women who served so loyally. Keywords:

Entry: 31576 3RD AIR RESCUE GROUP	E AIL CHANGE
BOBBY MCCURRY wrote on January 29, 2003 CITY AND STATE: CLEVELAND TN UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: MARINE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: from prev msgs.. my e mail address has changed= to bobbymccurry@aol.com looking for ed pittman. we were tx from armore afb to korea to the 2157th and when deactivated we were tx to japan. Keywords:

Entry: 31431 3RD AIR RESCUE GROUP	LOOKING FOR INFO ON MY FATHER
DAVID HOLDER wrote on January 21, 2003 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Looking for anyone that knew my father. Fredrick H. Holder. Keywords: B-17, SA16, air rescue.

Entry: 30589 3RD AIR RESCUE GROUP	DETACHMENT 1, 3RD AIR RESCUE GROUP
CHARLES H. (CHUCK) CARR wrote on December 23, 2002 CITY AND STATE: APPLETON WI UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: MARINE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Would like to contact 1st Lt.Wilton Bowman,and Medical Tech. C. M. Cernan.1st Lt. J Pohlen. They were involved in the failed rescue attempt of a Marine pilot in the taedong-gand Estuary December 27, 1952. Capt. Martin was pilot of back up helicopter. Would also like to locate him and the crew members. Keywords:

Entry: 27978 3RD AIR RESCUE GROUP	I WAS THERE
RODNEY PICKETT wrote on September 2, 2002 CITY AND STATE: NASHVILLE TN UNIT: 2157TH ARS SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: 7/8/1955 K-14 Kimpo, Korea APO 76 assigned to the 2157th Air Rescue Squadron 8/19/1955 Flying Status (logged 59:10 flight time on SH-19B Helicopter as a crew chief Spent 11 months in Korea living in a tent, then moved to Ashia Japan for about a month. Keywords:

Entry: 25670 3RD AIR RESCUE GROUP
BOBBY MCCURRY wrote on May 22, 2002 CITY AND STATE: CLEVELAND TN UNIT: 2157TH ARS K14 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: transferred from ardmore ok with edward b pittman. we served with maurice hotham, raymond dick plus others in 2157th at kimpo. that others may live. remember a captain peterson??? we had h19's and sa16's Keywords:

Entry: 22614 3RD AIR RESCUE GROUP	AIR SEA RESCUE GREENLAND
GORDON BLUETT wrote on January 24, 2002 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: I was stationed at BW1 Narsarssuaq, Greenland form 1953-54. I was looking for a picture of the air rescue plane, SA16 (Flying Duckbutt). Would really appreciate it. This plane was a lifesaver in all respects.... Thank you Keywords:

Entry: 22088 3RD AIR RESCUE GROUP	LOOKING FOR BUDDIES-KOREA 1954-55
JAMES P. JACKSON wrote on January 6, 2002 CITY AND STATE: OXFORD AL UNIT: 2157THAIR RESCUE SQDN. SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I got out of the AF in April 1956, went to work for the Dept. of the Army as a flying troubleshooter at Atlanta Army Depot In 1958.We overhauled Helicopters and some fixed wing aircraft for Third Army.Atlanta Depot closed in 1973 and I went to Anniston Army Depot and worked as a Production Planner Till I retired in 1988.Since then, I have had lung,prostate cancer and learned to play bluegrass music on the guitar and turned the big 70,Would love to correspond with anyone who served in the 2157th Air Rescue Sqdn. in Korea!! Capt. Carothers,where are you?? He was one nice man and I enjoyed working for him.Glenn Stowe, where are you?? Lots more I can't recall-Larry Turner, where are you?? Keywords: Assistant Line Chief-2157th Air Rescue Sqdn. from Sept.1953-1954. We maintained a Sqdn. of H19-A's and B's. Maintenance Officer was Capt. Richard P.Carothers from Savannah, Ga.

Entry: 21267 3RD AIR RESCUE GROUP	3RD ARS VETERANS,FLT D
RONALD SCHROCK wrote on December 6, 2001 CITY AND STATE: TOPEKA KS UNIT: FLT D 3RD ARS SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I served with Flight D, 3rd ARS from March 1950 to Sept 1952. I was in the armament section and flew on SB17s until they were replaced by SA16s.I wonder if there is anyone still around that was ther at that time. R>G> Schrock S/SGT Keywords: Flew in sb17

Entry: 15735 3RD AIR RESCUE GROUP	LOOKING FOR A KOREAN MEDIC
DANNY MIZE wrote on March 31, 2001 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FRIEND OF VETERAN Comments: I'm trying to locate Elmer Davis who served as a medic in Korea in the fall of 1952. He rode with Owen Clark, rescue helicopter pilot (my stepfather) on the rescue mission of downed pilot, Quinn Fuller in Nov. 1952. He was originally from the Portland, Oregon area. We recently arranged a reunion of Owen and Quinn, but would sure like to complete the picture by contacting Elmer Davis. Keywords: Medic,helicopter rescue

Entry: 15648 3RD AIR RESCUE GROUP	SEOUL CITY AIRPORT (YONG DONG PO)
HENRY PHELPS wrote on March 27, 2001 CITY AND STATE: NAMPA ID UNIT: HEADQUARTERS SQD 3RD AIR RESCUE GP SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I was at the airbase just outside yong dong po all three times we lost Seoul and most of korea. I can vividly remember watching the chinese cross the river and enter the airport grounds before we were permitted to leave. Air Rescue was the last to leave, except for the british, they were having tea and could not be interupted. We left, they were still having tea, the chinese less than a mile away. Keywords:

Entry: 13460 3RD AIR RESCUE GROUP	CHO'DO ISLAND DECEMBER 1952
CHARLES H. (CHUCK) CARR wrote on December 4, 2000 CITY AND STATE: APPLETON WI UNIT: FLEET MARINES - !ST 90MMAA UNIT SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: MARINE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Searching for the name of the AF Rescue unit and personnel stationed on Cho'Do Island in December 1952. Collecting information for a story about the attempted 1 1/2 hour water rescue attempt of !st Lt John B. Goery, USMCR attached to U.S.S. Badeong Strait CVE 116. Shot down, bailed out , landed in ocean. Two helipcopters with defective winches and a crash boat attempted rescue. Heavy shore battery fire and MIGS made effort very difficult. Pilot died from hypothermia. Keywords: Airforce Rescue Unit Cho"do Island December 1952

Entry: 12952 3RD AIR RESCUE GROUP	AIR RESCUE SERVICE
HUGH MONTGOMERY wrote on November 13, 2000 CITY AND STATE: LAMPASAS TX UNIT: 2157TH AIR RESCUE SQD SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: was wondering if any other squadron personell was still around. Keywords: crew chief on H-19A Helicopter. Served from early 1953 to Dec. Fellow crewman: Tommy Dawson, Don Lancaster, Swede, Jack Chancellor, Perkins, My pilot was Lt. Robertson.

Entry: 12490 3RD AIR RESCUE GROUP	AIR RESCUE SERVICE-36TH ARS
RON WEAVER wrote on October 23, 2000 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I was assigned to the electronics section of the 36ARS at Johnson AB from April 51 to May 54. I believe we were fortunate to be part of a group whose mission was live saving(vs. living taking). It was a good time to grow up among good men. Keywords:

Entry: 11318 3RD AIR RESCUE GROUP	DETACHMENT 1 - 3RD AIR RESCUE
TOM GREENLEE wrote on August 27, 2000 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: DETACHMENT 1 - 3RD AIR RESCUE SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Looking for anyone in the Unit. Keywords: Medic, K16, 8055 Mash

Entry: 10113 3RD AIR RESCUE GROUP	GRUMMAN ALBATROSS
RAY WOLFE wrote on July 4, 2000 CITY AND STATE: SEATTLE WA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: I am researching the history of the Grumman Albatross. If anybody would care to share any historical information or especially personal recollections of the Albatross, I would be very interested in talking to you. Also, If you are looking for information on somebody who flew or was rescued by the Albatross, I will be more than happy to search my archives and see if I can be of any help. Keywords: Albatross, HU-16, SA-16,

Entry: 9761 3RD AIR RESCUE GROUP	DAUGHTER OF AF VET
DONNA GRAYBOSCH wrote on June 25, 2000 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I am the daughter of David L. Perry. I do know that he was a 1st. Lt. in the air force. Family lore tells me that he flew land/sea planes to recover injured and deliver to M*A*S*H units. David was from Huntington, WV. If anyone remembers him, has photos, etc., please let me know. He never spoke of his duties (which I am sure is not an unusual occurance). He passed in 1979. Keywords:

Entry: 6793 3RD AIR RESCUE GROUP
HAFIDZUL BORHAN wrote on February 8, 2000 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 1163 3RD AIR RESCUE GROUP	HQ 1951-52
DONALD LINKER wrote on November 20, 1998 CITY AND STATE: WRIGHT CITY MO UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: Comments: I WAS STATIONED AT JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE IN JAPAN IN HEADQUARTERS THIRD AIR RESCUE GROUP FROM 1951-1953. Keywords:

Page 1 1