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.

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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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I was there

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.

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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

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AIR SEA RESCUE GREENLAND

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

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Looking For Buddies-Korea 1954-55

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.

3rd ars veterans,flt d

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

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LOOKING FOR A KOREAN MEDIC

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.

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Seoul City Airport (Yong Dong Po)

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.

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CHO'DO Island December 1952

Comments: Searching for the name of the AF Rescue unit & 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

Air Rescue Service

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.

air rescue service-36th ARS

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.

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Detachment 1 - 3rd Air Rescue

Comments: Looking for anyone in the Unit.

Keywords: Medic, K16, 8055 Mash

Grumman Albatross

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,

Daughter of AF Vet

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.

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HQ 1951-52

Comments: I WAS STATIONED AT JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE IN JAPAN IN HEADQUARTERS THIRD AIR RESCUE GROUP FROM 1951-1953.

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