AF Nurses stationed at BW-1 in the 50's

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!!!

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3rd Air Rescue Squadron

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.

looking for someone from the 6023rd radar calabration unit in japan

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Keywords: looking for clair dimeler not shure of spelling

1951 RWCC 3RD FLIGHT SILVER TRAY

Comments: I have a silver tray with the inscription 19 - RWCC - 51 3rd Flight

This was purchased at an auction. If interested in purchasing, please email me.

It's a wonderful piece!

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Why don't you have anything about the 38th

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

Gordon Bluett

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

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Looking for info on my dad Lt. William A. Bright

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

3RD AIR RESCUE CHODO ISLAND 12/27/52

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

Captain (Major) Arthur Fitzpatrick USAF(ret.)

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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

Maj James Blackburn

Comments: Greetings. looking for info on Maj James Blackburn who served w/the 2157th in Korea. best, braxton

Keywords: Blackburn, 2157th

3rd. ARS @K-16,Seoul 1951-2

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

Group and Sqdn info and website

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.

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Korean War Biddies 3 ARS

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, & 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

SON OF AF VET

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.

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Det 1 1952

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

These things we do that others may live

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

Narsarssuak AFB 1954-1955

Comments: Getting old and would love to hear from any one.

Keywords: Hosp Area ( we had our own fire station too)

Info about my Dad

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

Any One in the 2157th in Korea Nove 1952 to August 1953

Comments: 2157th ARS

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3rd Air Rescue Service-Yokoto AFB

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

GREENLAND ARMY HOSPITAL

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.

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e ail change

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.

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Looking for info on my father

Comments: Looking for anyone that knew my father. Fredrick H. Holder.

Keywords: B-17, SA16, air rescue.

DETACHMENT 1, 3RD AIR RESCUE GROUP

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.

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