Robert Ramsey

Comments: Do you have any information on Robert J Ramsey, navigator with the USAF 3re Bom wing. He was a resident of Costa Mesa, CA His squadron was, "The Devil's Own GrimReapers". Missing in Korea

Keywords: Bob Ramsey, B-26 light bomber

INFO ON AIR METAL

Comments: MADE 26 MISSIONS AS ENGINEER ON THE B-26. I THOUGHT I WAS ELAGIBE FOR THE AIR METAL, BUT WITH THE WAR ENDING AND ALL THE COFUSHION I NEVER FOLLOW UP ON IT ,. NOW IN MY OLDER YEARS I WOULD LKE TO FIND INFO HOW TO GET IT.CAN ANY ONE GIVE ME SOME IDEARS,SENT OUT MANY LETTERS WITH VERY FEW RETURNS AS I GET OLDER I WOULD REALY LIKE TO GET IT.I BELIEVE REGULATIONS HAVE CHANGED TO OBTAINE THE METALE.BUT IT SHOUD STAND AT THE OLD DATE,1952/53THANK YOU FOR ANY HELP

Keywords: FLIGHT ENGINEER ON B-26. ONLY MADE 26 MISSIONS WHEN WAR ENDED.

LOOKING FOR JESS RICHEY

Comments: Jess contacted me before with info. about a B-29 crash that a close friend of mine was killed in in July 1952 in Korea.Jess please get in touch with me.

Keywords: July 1952 B-29 crash Korea

HAROLD J. 'DEKE' DEKOYER

Comments: My dad was a navigator on a B-26 "Night Intruder" . His crew included Major Harold T. Anderson, 2LT Wilbur G. Watson, and Captain Everest G. Sewell.

I have in my possession many unidentified photos, etc. and am looking for a site to upload to, so that maybe someone can either indentify persons or maybe so someone can find a photo of a loved one that they may not have. I also have a copy of a one page type newspaper called "The Invader" dated March 5, 1952. Any help, or anyone who knew my dad, please contact me.

Keywords: 3rd Bomb Wing (L), K-8, Night Intruder

Johnson A.B.

Comments: We were originally 35th FIW @ JAB... Later became 3rd Bomb Wing. Looking for fellow members of the communications sqdn btwn 1954 thru 1956

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LOOKING FOR FRIENDS OF JACK E MCINERNEY. AIR FORCE REPORTER

Comments: Hello, I'm looking for friends of my Father Jack E McInerney to contact me.... He was a reporter with the unit

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I was There when a B-26 blew up and a bomb revetment blew up a 5th Mule driver.

Comments: I was in the area when a B-26 blew up on our flight line. Everyone scrambled for cover as the debris was coming down.

I was on Guard duty the night an F-3D belonging to the 513th VMF landed and burst into flames. I watched helplessly, not being able to leave my post, as the Pilot and Navigator tumbled out of the aircraft.One of them stuck to the side upside down by his flight suit as the other one pulled him off the burning aircraft. Fire Engines and personnel were fast approaching.

I was on duty and we were on our break when about 2:00 A.M. a 5th Mule Train transportation driver drove on to the revetment where we had been preparing M1A2s. Instead of waiting on us as we were leaving to go assist him, he backed into place to unload. He apparently backed too far into the wrong row where fused M1A2s were ready to go out. The explosion that followed inside of this revetment blew him out of the truck. We hit the deck and when we ran in his direction he was crawling our way, charred and barely alive. The explosion destroyed the entire row of bombs and his truck...and eventually him.

Keywords: B-26 Explosion, 513th F3D landing burning, 5th Mule Train Bomb explosion, Ammo and Bomb Dump Happenings

Looking for anyone that knew Gerald Jones 95th B.S.

Comments: I am looking for any information concerning the loss of B-26B 43-22449 over the east coast of North Korea on Apr 25, 1953. I grew up with A2C Jones and we enlisted in the Air Force together on October 22, 1951. I ended up in Miho, Japan after a short time in Korea. He flew missions with the 95th Sqdn. His pilot was Capt. Doolittle and the Navigator was 1LT Hall. I would appreciate hearing from anyone that might be able to shed some light on what and where that last mission took place.

Keywords: MIA A/2C Gerald Jones. 530425

lewis damon story 8th Bomb Sqdn

Comments: Looking for memories or photos of the late Damon Story in order to preserve these for his only grandhcild, Dylan Dameron, born 2001.

Any material submitted may also be used in a book on the family of Damon's mother, the late Daisy Adamson Story.

Thanks,

David Story

Keywords: Lewis Damon Story was a Korean War veteran. He entered the Air Force in January 1951 and took his basic training at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas. Upon completion of basic training, he was sent to Lowry A.F.B. to RTC and B-26 Gun School. He was then sent to combat crew training at Langley A.F.B. in Virginia before going overseas in January and being assigned to the 8th Bombardment Squad, 3rd Bombardment Group in Korea.

He was presented the Distinguished Flying Cross in August 1953 in an informal presentation at Headquarters of the 305th Bomb Wing. Colonel E. Vandevanter, Jr., commander of the 305th, gave him the award. According to the official citation, Story distinguished himself by extraordinary achievement on the night of June 23. While Airman Story and his crew were reconnoitering their target area east of Pyongyong, North Korea, a series of convoys was sighted south toward the front line. During the repeated attacks pressed on these vehicles Story demonstrated an unusual coordination with his pilot by monitoring the instruments, altimeter and air speed indicators so effectively that the pilot was allowed to concentrate fully on his primary mission of destroying the enemy. As a result, ten enemy vehicles were destroyed by fire and explosion. Story flew fifty missions and was also awarded the air medal.

Looking for anyone who knew Capt. Jack Burrell, MIA, 3rd Bmb Wg, 13th Bomb Squad

Comments: Jack Burrell was my first cousin. I was too young to remember him during the Korean War. I would like to find anyone who remembers him and could tell me anything about him. He was from Tate, GA.

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captain archie peyton trantham

Comments: Looking for info on archie trantham mia june 5 1952. comments from people who knew him would be appreciated

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3rd Bombardment Wing (Light)

Comments: My name is Lt Eric Doyle, and I work at the Navy's Fighter Weapons School, TOPGUN, in Fallon, NV. I have been doing some research into the history of Infrared Systems and I have learned that between July and December of 1952 the 3rd Light Bombardment Wing carried a device called the AN/AAS-1 Infrared Detector on a modified B-26C. I would love to hear any stories or information about this significant time in history. Thank You

Keywords: Third Bombardment Wing (Light), B-26C, AN/AAS-1

Korean War Vet

Comments: I worked at Hq of 3rd Bomb Group in the capacity of: Armament officer, bomb disposal officer, air sea rescue, chemical and radiological officer Wrote some rules and regulations for the group. I also flew 32 combat missions as pilot of the A-26, night intruder with the 90th bomb sq. Would like to hear from anyone who remembers flying with me.

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Looking for old friends. I was a combat photographer and flew with all squadrons from June 1950 unti

Comments: I was a combat photographer flew 26 missions with all squadrons of the 3rd. Bomb Group

Keywords: Iwakuni--Kunsan K8 B 26. June 1950 - Dec. 1951

Comments: Looking to fin current infor on the following officers that were K-8 in 1953/54

Col Eugene LaBailly Col Roger Phelan Col Joe Moody Lt Col Milford Clark Col Edward Nett Col Alexander Evanoff Lt Col Hubert Routzong Maj Gerald Schiller Col William Matthews Lt Col David Kirby Col Robert Montague Lt Col Jesse Abott

Would like current information on the above men and addresses if possible to contact them if possible

Keywords: K-8 AFB Kunsan, officers in charge

Re: Korean seeking Benefactor, Joe E. Calhoun

Comments: I made an error as to the name of the benefactor.

The name of Mr. Choe's benefactor is Joe C. Coleman.

Mr. Choe does not know what the initial "C" or what state Joe C. Coleman is from.

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Korean seeking Benefactor, Joe E. Calhoun

Comments: My name is Kalani O'Sullivan and I'm writing on behalf of Johnny Choe (Choe Pyong-Hwan), 8th SPS Interpreter. He is seeking a benefactors -- SSgt Joe E. Calhoun of the 3rd BW, Ahuni Range, 1952-53 (possibly 1954).

"Johnny" Choe was an orphan. Born in 1942, he had no family to support him and became one of those faceless children in the streets. He was "adopted" by an American, SSgt Joe C. Calhoun, in about 1952-1953 (possibly 1954). Joe was the "honcho" at the Ahuni Range which was approximately 1 1/2 miles east of the base. 4-5 enlisted men were stationed at the range and lived in a tent. Joe took Johnny in and taught him to read and write English. He also encouraged Johnny to go to Korean school. Johnny returned to Korean school where he would sit silently in the rear of the class --through the generosity of the teacher.

Johnny would like to find this man to thank him personally for taking him in during those terrible times and encouraging him in his education. "Johnny" is 60 now -- with two grandchildren and one more on the way -- and wishes to find his old friend and benefactor from the past.

Searches of the rolls of the 90th Aero Squadron Assoc., 13th Bomber Squadron (L-NI) Assoc., and 8th Attack Squadron Assoc. have all been negative.

If you have any information on Joe E. Calhoun (or remember Johnny Choe (Choe Pyong-Hwan), please contact me.

Kalani O'Sullivan Capt, USAF (ret) Website: http://www.kalaniosullivan.com/kunsanab Email: kalani@korea.com.

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Russell J. Calvert

Comments: I am looking for any information on Russell J. Calvert who was a Navigator/Bombardier with the 3rd Bomb Wing. I am not sure of the squadron. He was a retread from WWII.

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officers in charge K-8 Comments on Joe Albers af2nd class actions Aug 4 1953

Comments: looking for nammmmmes of officers in charge at K-8 and anyone who remembers actions joe took in saving fuel dump August 4, 1953

Keywords: medal of honor, officers in charge

Comments: Looking for Information: Vernon A. Lindvig, 13 Bomb SQDRN, 3rd Bomb Wing. MIA/KIA June 1950.

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Comments: served with the 3RD F.M.S. LOOKING FOR THE FOLLOWING AIRMAN ... KEVIN HUGHES , ERNIE GIORDANO, BOB WHITACKER , LIVING IN WEST HAVEN CT I AM RETIRED FROM LYCOMING A.C WORKING PART TIME AT YALE UNIV ATHLETIC DEPT. BEST WISHES TO ALL THE 3RD WAS A GREAT OUTFIT....

Keywords: WORKED ON THE B-26 THE BLACK INVADERS ...FROM JULY 1954 TO APRIL 1956 ... AT JOHNSON AFB AND KUNSON KOREA K-8.

3rd bomb wing reporter

Comments: looking for friends of my father, Jack E McInerney

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Looking for anyone who knew Spencer Raymond Cooper from the B-26 90th.

Comments: My mother, Marlene (Cooper) Andress is seeking information about her brother from anyone who might of known him.

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Bomb and Ammunition dump 52-53

Comments: I was at Kunsan K-8 from August 1952 until July 1953. I worked out of the "Bomb and Ammunition dump" helping to supply the revetments and delivering Bombs and Ammo to the flight line.

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