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Entry: 60540 452ND BOMB SQDN	TOM ARMSTRONG
RYC LYDEN wrote on April 2, 2007 CITY AND STATE: ST. PAUL PARK MN UNIT: 728TH SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: Tom was a pilot of a B-26 at the time that my father was lost. I did have an email from his granddaughter several years ago and would like to make contact again. Please let me know if you have any information I can use to contact her or other family members. Keywords: Tom Armstrong

Entry: 60539 452ND BOMB SQDN	K-9 BASE PHOTOS JULY - SEPT.1951
RYC LYDEN wrote on April 2, 2007 CITY AND STATE: ST. PAUL PARK MN UNIT: 728TH SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I have found a lot of information through this organization and can't say enough about everybody. One of the final things to find is a photo of my fathers plane. A B-26 named "Vivian Girl". If you have ANY photos of the base or a/c please let me know. I'll pay for any copying and postage. I can get the tail number if you only have photos of planes and can't identify the nose art. Keywords: Vivian Girl, K-9

Entry: 48150 452ND BOMB SQDN	NEED TO FIND MAP COORDINTATES
RYC (RICHARD) LYDEN wrote on January 14, 2005 CITY AND STATE: NEWPORT MN UNIT: 452ND / 728TH SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I am trying to find the approximate location of the crash of my fathers B-26. This is the only I have available. According to the report. Case No. 463, Location of the crash is: BU 7845 6431-I. Geographic coordinates is: BU 7845 (BTB) Nearest town: is blank. The map sheet: 6431 I, Korea 1:50,000. I hope that this helps. I'm also still looking for any photographs of his B-26 aircraft, which was named "Vivian Girl". The tail number 44-34337. These are the last two items, short of locating the crash and repratriation of all crew members, that I need to put this to rest. I can't thank all of you enough for the information and support that my family and I have received from this group. God bless all of you and those who have, are and will give service to this country and its proud tradition of doing what it takes to attain lasting freedom for all. Ryc Lyden Keywords: B-26, Vivian Girl, 452nd, 728th, crash coordinates, Lyden, Finch, Dixon, Cheston.

Entry: 46609 452ND BOMB SQDN	FLY TIL YOU DIE
KEN TINKCOM wrote on November 2, 2004 CITY AND STATE: CHEYENNE WY UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Our Dad passed away July 1, 2004. He retired as a Lt.Col USAF. My brothers and I am interested in his missions over Korea as a navigator/bombardier, flying B-26B's and later D models. He served with Flight D, 729th Bomb Squadron, 452nd Wing, from the earliest stages of the allied air campaign in Korea. Starting at George AFB in Victorville CA they then went to war. We are very proud of all those who served in the so called forgotten war. 'Fly Til You Die' is a book that my brother obtained, written by a squadron commander, Wally McDannel. My dad had it marked at pg. 93 the night he suddenly died at 83 years old. It is an excellent reading book. We also have some photos of B-26's that Dad took from the air when he was over there in Korea plus regular shots of him and the guys...like the time they went to Japan on R and R. He also flew with the Turk pilot Erdonmez for a few missions. I wonder if there is anybody out there, besides us,who is interested in this. My email is kremancafe@juno.com. Sincerely, Ken Tinkcom Wyoming Keywords: 60+ combat missions...Flight D, 729th BS, 452nd BW

Entry: 45483 452ND BOMB SQDN	MAP?
RYC (RICHARD) LYDEN wrote on August 28, 2004 CITY AND STATE: NEWPORT MN UNIT: 452ND/ 728TH (FATHER) SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: Does anyone have a map sheet No. '6431 I'? Keywords:

Entry: 45482 452ND BOMB SQDN	PHOTOS
RYC (RICHARD) LYDEN wrote on August 28, 2004 CITY AND STATE: NEWPORT MN UNIT: 452ND/ 728TH (FATHER) SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: I'm looking for any photos that would have either my father, Lt. William (Bill) Lyden, or his aircraft (B-26) nicknamed 'Vivian Girl'. Her tail number was 44-34337. Keywords: Lyden, Vivian Girl

Entry: 34268 452ND BOMB SQDN	CAPT. CHARLES F. WRIGHT
DAVIS WRIGHT wrote on May 19, 2003 CITY AND STATE: WILMINGTON DE UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Looking to find information on Capt. Charles F. Wright. I am a distant relative who would like to have a complete story. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. Keywords:

Entry: 30179 452ND BOMB SQDN	CONTACTS 452 BOMB GROUP, 17TH BOMB WING
MARION ERSKINE THOMAS wrote on December 5, 2002 CITY AND STATE: CENTRAL SC UNIT: 729TH BOMB SQUADRON SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Would like to hear from crew members, fellow pilots. Geiger, Byars Keywords: Known as Rich Man 26, B-26 729th unit Crew names: Lowry, Vail, McEldowney Personal Friends, Jim Gunnoe (POW) Released after a year and a half

Entry: 24267 452ND BOMB SQDN	452ND BOMBARDMEN WING
ANN (ERNIE WAGNER) SOEHRMANN wrote on March 26, 2002 CITY AND STATE: ECKERT CO UNIT: 437TH TC WG SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: You are cordially invited to access our Korean War Era Veterans Free and Private Websites. To do so you need to send us your name, snail mail address and advise your unit and time you were in Korea. Families of Korean War Era Veterans either living or deceased are, also, invited. The 452nd Bombardment Wing, I believe had some military relations with the 437th TC Wg or the 315th FEAF during the Korean War. We are also having a FINAl Korean War Era Veterans REUNION 2002 in Sumter, SC the weekend of Sept. 13th, 14th and 15th, 2002. If interested, ask for access to the reunion website as well. All branches of service and all units are welcome to participate in both our websites and the reunion ... regardless where stationed. Keywords:

Entry: 20606 452ND BOMB SQDN	MY CONDOLENCES
JAMES MCDONALD wrote on November 13, 2001 CITY AND STATE: AZTEC NM UNIT: NONE SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Ive heard stories from my grandfather and i would like to congradulate you men and wemon. I have the utmost respect for you fellow soldiers of my grandfathers. Keywords: pole cat B 26

Entry: 16988 452ND BOMB SQDN	KOREAN AIR ACTION
ERNEST A. LINDNER wrote on May 30, 2001 CITY AND STATE: GLENDALE CA UNIT: 452 BG, 729TH SQDN. SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Flew 66 missions with the 452nd in the original group to go over in the beginning,as a Bombardier-Navigator.53 of my missions were lead or deputy lead and all four of my assigned crews were shot down without me aboard for verious opportune reasons. I went home in May 1951 just as they were starting night interdiction missions. The 729th Squadron of B-26's sustained by far the heaviest casualtys and we were a very "gung ho" outfit.I miss all the good friends made in Korea. Keywords: Flew many missions with code name Pretty Girl Able

Entry: 16478 452ND BOMB SQDN	LOOKING FOR SOME OL' BUDDIES
TIM HOMER wrote on May 11, 2001 CITY AND STATE: FL UNIT: 452 BOMB WING SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FRIEND OF VETERAN Comments: I am a friend of William "Bill" Smith. He flew with these guys in korea and would like to contact. Lt. or Capt.George Ash- Nav Capt.Nate Kildahl- Nav Capt.Don Buehler- Pilot Capt."Tim" Timossi(sic)- Pilot Capt.Guy Purvis- Pilot Thanks in advance for any assistance. Keywords: William Smith, 17th Air Force, 452 Bomb Wing, Buehler, Kildahl, Purvis, B-26. Note by editor May 28, 2002: contact Greg Purvis at: violetsky@prodigy.net if you have contact with Mr. Homer.

Entry: 7499 452ND BOMB SQDN	17TH BOMB WING-KOREA-1952
DAVID W. THOMLEY wrote on March 15, 2000 CITY AND STATE: SACRAMENTO CA UNIT: 17TH BOMB WING SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: Would like to make contact with pilotrs and crew who flew B-26 night missions out of K-9 in 1952 with 452nd and 17th Bomb Wings. Writing a novel that has significant account of this unit where I served. Thank you . . . Keywords: 17th Bomb Wing 452 Bomb Wing B-26 missions Korea 1952 K-9 AFB Pusan 1952

Entry: 7406 452ND BOMB SQDN	AMMO AND BOMB LOADERS K-9 1952
RAY LECK wrote on March 10, 2000 CITY AND STATE: PERRYSBURG OH UNIT: 17TH BOMBARDMENT WING SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Great bunch of guys. We had some good times in spite of the circumstances.After Korea Malcom Bill and I got stationed in Savannah G.A.at Hunter A.F.B where we finished our tours Keywords: Friends: Malcom R. MCALLISTER A.F. 13372051 William G. Thompson A.F. 14374629

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