Korean War Project

452nd Bombardment Wing (L)




Photo by Hal Barker. Copyright 1989.






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Entry: 81503
452ND BOMB WING (L)
LOADED BOMBS
JAMES RHOADS wrote on December 27, 2011


City and State: MERRITT ISLAND FL

Unit: BOMB LOADED FUSE BOMBS

Service or Relationship: AIR FORCE VETERAN

Comments: HAROLD RAINS PLAD A GURTAR AND FIDDLE
ECHARD
WILLIE


Keywords: LOOK FOR SOME ONE WHO KNEW ME AND KNOWS ABOUT MY BACK
ENJUREY


 
Entry: 80934
452ND BOMB WING (L)
1951
CHUCK JOHNSON wrote on November 8, 2011


City and State:

Unit: SAC, DMAFB, TUCSON, AZ

Service or Relationship: AIR FORCE VETERAN

Comments: Hello fellow Vets. I am USAF Vietnam Vet. My dad
served in the 452ND Bomb Wing,(light) at Itazuke AB
and K-9 (dogpatch)in 1951. His name was Leroy G.
Johnson and he was the NCOIC of the Armament section.
Do any of you remember the OIC, 1st LT. John R.
Klima? He was responsible for having the commander of
FEAF, Brigadier General Luthor Sweetser, relieved of
command. Any way, he wrote a book about those
experiences entitled "Kiss My Brass". I have an
original copy and I am restoring it to legibility
because of the gradual degradation of the original
pages. I'm also having to edit parts because some
passages are unreadable. If any you guys who are left
out there who may remember Klima, my Dad, Tsgt.
Hilton C. Vier, Denny Jones or Johnny Cox, please
shoot me an E!!
Thanks much.


Keywords: K-9 "Dogpatch", Pusan, Korea

 
Entry: 79323
452ND BOMB WING (L)
CAPT. GEORGE ROTHER
GEORGE ROTHER JR. wrote on June 16, 2011


City and State: OLYMPIA WA

Unit: 452ND

Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER

Comments: My father, Capt. George Rother, was with the 452nd from it's early days at Miho Japan. I'd love to find a photo of that early unit that might include his picture. Thanks.

Keywords: George Rother, Portland, OregonĀ 

 
Entry: 78179
452ND BOMB WING (L)
LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON DAD
LINDA MORGAN wrote on March 14, 2011


City and State: MACOMB MO

Unit:

Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER

Comments: I am looking for anyone who knew MSGT Loyd R Hughes. We were stationed in Miho and then Itazuke from around 1952-1957. I do know he was a Sgt Major and base commander either at Miho or Itazuke. He was in the food squadron too I believe. I have only located one person that we knew there David Cole. I'm trying to find also a Ralph Thornsberry. Everything is quite sketchy, but thought I would start here. Dad is gone and we have very little information.

Keywords:

 
Entry: 77367
452ND BOMB WING (L)
IF ANYONE REMEMBERS
IRVING SLATER wrote on January 5, 2011


City and State: HOUSTON TX

Unit: 730TH SQUADRON

Service or Relationship: AIR FORCE VETERAN

Comments:

Keywords:

 
Entry: 75511
452ND BOMB WING (L)
PAT CALCAGNO
JACK GARNER wrote on July 19, 2010


City and State: MESA AZ

Unit: 452ND INSTALLATON SQDN.

Service or Relationship: AIR FORCE VETERAN

Comments: Pat Calcagno:

I was stationed with your father and went to Korea with him. I have pictures when we were preparing to board a C-47 aircraft enroute to Korea.

Hope this will help be of some help.

Jack Garner


Keywords: S/Sgt John Calcagno

 
Entry: 73284
452ND BOMB WING (L)
LT. ROMANICH KIA EARLY 1952 PUSAN
PATRICK FREEMAN wrote on January 25, 2010


City and State: SENOIA GA

Unit: 452ND BOMB GP (L) K9AFB EAST, PUSAN

Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER

Comments: My father, Capt Freeman told my mother, Romanich didn't return from a night mission. All of the airmen were to go home after 55 combat missions. I have a small photo of these 3 officers dated 30Nov51 near the barracks.
I need a confirmation they were in the 452nd together?
Who was the CO at K9 squadron?
Are there any details on this unit?
Request any books written by anyone in the 452nd.


Keywords: Lt.Baily, Lt. Romanich, and Capt George H. Freeman Jr. AO 829838 AFRes Dcsd 1957). B-26 Crew members 452nd Bomb Wing? K9AFB east Pusan, Korea were friends.

 
Entry: 69566
452ND BOMB WING (L)
ANY 452ND. CRASH RESCUE MEMBERS?
RUSSELL PELTZ wrote on March 19, 2009


City and State: PRINCE GEORGE BC

Unit: 452ND. BOMB WING AIR INSTALLATION SQDN

Service or Relationship: AIR FORCE VETERAN

Comments: I was with the Air Installations Crash Rescue Sqdrn. of the 452nd. Bomb Wing (light) at George AB, ItazukeAB, MihoAB, and Pusan(K-9). When the wing broke up, Wally Hignett and myself were transferred to the 67th. Tactical Recon Wing at Kimpo (K-14)Crash Rescue. If anyone from either wing remembers me, I would like to hear from them.

Keywords: I remember Barcalow, Garner, Steiner, Worley, Shurz, Jones,both Hignetts, Clarke, Danner and many others who, unfortunately, have faded from memory. All of these men were members of the Air Installations Crash Rescue Sqdrn. at GeorgeAB, ItazukeAB, MihoAB and Pusan (K-9).

 
Entry: 68884
452ND BOMB WING (L)
I'M LOOKING FOR FLIGHT RECORDS
LAWRENCE MEEKER wrote on January 29, 2009


City and State: FORT WORTH TX

Unit: 452ND BOMB WING LIGHT

Service or Relationship: AIR FORCE VETERAN

Comments: Comments: I am looking for any information on Captain Matthew E. Loar or if anyone remembers him. I am also looking for a way to get copies of my flight records. I have misplaced mine, and was informed that some others were destroyed in a fire at the Military Archive Building.


Keywords: B-26, K-9, 452nd Bomb Wing 5th Airforce


Keywords: keywords: B-26, K-9, 452nd Bomb Wing 5th Airforce


 
Entry: 68447
452ND BOMB WING (L)
MAIDENS DELIGHT
ROBERT SESSOMS JR. wrote on December 30, 2008


City and State: RUSKIN FL

Unit:

Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER

Comments: i saw someone looking for info on the maidens delight,
my father was on a b-29 called the maidens delight,but
i can find no pictures of it or information about it,
i have a book with a list of all the crew members.that
he had, it was his book that he wrote thier names in,it
also has a list of missions and time over seas.before
he was hit...he was the tail gunner. if anyone has pictures or info please email me.


Keywords: 678th 20th b-29

 
Entry: 68012
452ND BOMB WING (L)
AIRCRAFT PHOTO'S
DAVID KELLY wrote on November 25, 2008


City and State: SAN DIEGO CA

Unit:

Service or Relationship: MARINE VETERAN

Comments: I just found photo's of B-26C "Helles Belle" and B-26B "Green Tail". I believe my dad 1st Lt Norman Kelly/728th BS piloted "Helles Belle" Sept 51'-Jan 52'. Anybody knew who flew B-26B "green tail"?

Keywords: Norm Kelly

 
Entry: 67794
452ND BOMB WING (L)
LAWRENCE MEEKER wrote on November 10, 2008


City and State: FORT WORTH TX

Unit:

Service or Relationship: AIR FORCE VETERAN

Comments: I am looking for any information on Captain Matthew E. Loar or if anyone remembers him. I am also looking for a way to get copies of my flight records. I have misplaced mine, and was informed that some others were destroyed in a fire at the Military Archive Building.

Keywords: B-26, K-9, 452nd Bomb Wing 5th Airforce

 
Entry: 67182
452ND BOMB WING (L)
LOOKING FOR INFO ON 1STLT NORMAN KELLY
DAVID KELLY wrote on September 12, 2008


City and State: SAN DIEGO CA

Unit: DAD'S UNIT WAS THE 452ND BW/KOREA

Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER

Comments: Looking for veterans who remember my father- 1st Lt Norman Kelly from Port Jefferson, New York. Dad was a pilot with the 452nd from 51'-52'. I have a picture of him and his navigator Capt Henry F. Benson from Silver Hill Md shaking hands after completing 55 missions under I believe was B-26C "Maidens Delight". Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Keywords: Norm Kelly

 
Entry: 65604
452ND BOMB WING (L)
SEARCHING FOR B26 NAMED MONIE
MONIE NUCKLES wrote on May 13, 2008


City and State: BALLINGER TX

Unit:

Service or Relationship: ARMY VETERAN

Comments: My mom was pregnant with me and Dad sent home a picture of a B26 with a lady painted on the side and her name was Monie. This was what I was named for. We have lost the photo and I wanted to see if anyone could possibly help me find a copy of a picture of her. Thank you so much. It would mean a lot to me and my husband as we are both Vietnam Era Vets.
Monie Nuckles
317 County Road 400
Ballinger, TX 76821
325-442-3030
mnuckles@verizon.net


Keywords: My Dad was in Korea in 1953 and loaded bombs on B26 bombers.

 
Entry: 60584
452ND BOMB WING (L)
ANY ONE IN 452 MAINTANCE SQD
ERNEST RAY wrote on April 6, 2007


City and State: MC CALLA AL

Unit: 452 MAINT SQD MIHO JAPAN

Service or Relationship: AIR FORCE VETERAN

Comments:

Keywords: WOOD LIKE TO HEAR FROM ANY ONE THAT WAS WITH ME AT MIHO IN THE MAINT SQD 11 1950--4-1952

 
Entry: 57274
452ND BOMB WING (L)
RALPH T. MOORE wrote on May 22, 2006


City and State: BEAUMONT CA

Unit: 452ND MAINT. SQ.

Service or Relationship: AIR FORCE VETERAN

Comments: What service medals was awarded to the 452nd? I know of three, but under the inpression that there was four.

Keywords:

 
Entry: 55235
452ND BOMB WING (L)
452 BOMB WING
ERNEST RAY SR. wrote on January 17, 2006


City and State: MC CALLA AL

Unit: 452 MAINTANCE 1052 MOTER VEICHEL ANDEW FIELD

Service or Relationship: AIR FORCE VETERAN

Comments: I joined the 452 bomb wing shortly af ter it was actavaty at george air force basein Sept 1950 thear short while shiped out from camp stomman ca, Oct 30.1950 to japan we was at F86Sqd In southern japan for a short while then to Miho Japan In late Nov, I was in the mantance Sqd Untail 4 1952 And shiped to Andrews field in 1052 Moter Vichel Sqd untial my inlestment was up I wood like to hear from any one that with me at thoes duty stations

Keywords:

 
Entry: 51083
452ND BOMB WING (L)
452ND BOMB WING
RICHARD WOODARD wrote on May 24, 2005


City and State:

Unit: 729TH BOMB SQUADRON

Service or Relationship: AIR FORCE VETERAN

Comments: I joined the 452nd in 1955 while a senior in high school, it was a reserve unit. I was a gunner on Captain Leebricks crew. In 1956 I went to active duty and was a gunner on B-36s. Then went to B-52s flew 55 missions in North Vietnam. Retired in 1977.

Keywords:

 
Entry: 50640
452ND BOMB WING (L)
731ST SQDN MEMBER
LARS MEDHAUG JR. wrote on May 7, 2005


City and State: ELGIN OR

Unit: 741-90TH 452

Service or Relationship: AIR FORCE VETERAN

Comments: Vanderwerf is Spelledwrong in atrman listingThey left off the f on the end of his name

Keywords: EdEverett Vanderwerf USnavy U>S.S. Hector AR7

 
Entry: 46985
452ND BOMB WING (L)
452ND KOREAN WAR MOVIE
T.J. MCCORMICK wrote on November 19, 2004


City and State: PARK CITY UT

Unit: 731ST (FATHER)

Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER

Comments: I'm writing a movie script describing the 452nd deployment out of Long Beach. I'm looking for possible collaborators for the story, as well as stories of any hardships brought on and conquered by the reserve status of the 452nd. As part of the movie, I'd like to see another one, two or three B-26 Invaders rennovated and made flight-ready, in Korean War colors. I really liked the stories I heard in Nashville, and I would love some more input from the 728th, 729th, 730th and 731st crews. Also, if you ever had any contact during the conflict with any of these men, I'd like to hear from you, too.

Keywords: Old Black Magic

 
Entry: 46748
452ND BOMB WING (L)
730TH BOMB SQDN.
FRANCIS STROUP wrote on November 9, 2004


City and State: GRANTS PASS OR

Unit: 730TH BOMB SQUADRON

Service or Relationship: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA

Comments: Just touching Base...if any one wants to communicate.

Keywords: Squadron Supply, Tech Supply, Flight Line, Herb Miller, Frank Backer, Doug Ponsford, Joe Brown

 
Entry: 44375
452ND BOMB WING (L)
452 BOMBER WING/ KOREAN WAR
PAT CALCAGNO wrote on July 10, 2004


City and State:

Unit:

Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER

Comments: My Father was a SSGT. with the 452, (John Calcagno). He was stationed at Long Beach and helped activate the unit when they got called up for action in Korea. I am looking for the unit history, or any information, from that period.

Keywords: Long Beach. K-9

 
Entry: 44374
452ND BOMB WING (L)
452 BOMBER WING/ KOREAN WAR
PAT CALCAGNO wrote on July 10, 2004


City and State:

Unit:

Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER

Comments: My Father was a SSGT. with the 452, (John Calcagno). He was stationed at Long Beach and helped activate the unit when they got called up for action in Korea. I am looking for the unit history, or any information, from that period.

Keywords: Long Beach. K-9

 
Entry: 34730
452ND BOMB WING (L)
JOSEPH GOATLEY
JUSTIN GOATLEY wrote on June 8, 2003


City and State:

Unit:

Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER

Comments: my father was awarded the DFC by direction of the President. he sighted an enemy convoy in the vicinity of Paup and an attack was immediately iniated. Airman Goatley returned fire and silenced 2 batteries immediately.On next pass silenced 2 more. And strafed enemy vehicles cutting off supplie and transportation to nearby enemy facilities. I would like to see ANY picture of fellow member who recall this instance on 26 Jan 1952. Or some picture of the B-26 he flew on. He recently passed away of Leukemia. Any information would be appreciated......

Keywords: 452nd Bombardment Wing (light), 5th AF, 26 Jan 1952,

 
Entry: 32511
452ND BOMB WING (L)
A COMRADE FROM LONG AGO
DAVID TRONSGARD wrote on March 5, 2003


City and State: SCIO OH

Unit: 452 LIGHT BOMB WING

Service or Relationship: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA

Comments: I served in the Wing Air Police and then Base Operations before being sent to the 51st Fighter Interceptor Wing.

I have all the paper work from those days and many memories from Long Beach until 1951.


Keywords:

 
Entry: 31472
452ND BOMB WING (L)
INFO AND PICTURES: THE QUESTION MARK
MIKE MURPHY wrote on January 22, 2003


City and State: GRANTS PASS OR

Unit:

Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER

Comments: My dad. Arnold Leo Murphy, is a Korean war vet and thought I would share some of his story and pictures. He was a gunner and flew most of him missions aboard the Question Mark. You can check it out at:

http://www.uci.net/~mwmurphy/qmark.html



Keywords:

 
Entry: 29357
452ND BOMB WING (L)
RICHARD FRANCIS HEANEY
PAUL HEANEY wrote on November 7, 2002


City and State:

Unit:

Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER

Comments: I would like to have any information about my Father and his service with the 730th in Korea for his grandsons. please email me anything you can.

Thank You Very Much


Keywords: Dick
The Rebels


 
Entry: 26649
452ND BOMB WING (L)
LOOKING FOR ANYONE IN THE ORIGINAL 452 OUT OF LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA RESERVE GROUP
VINCENT P. MURONE wrote on June 30, 2002


City and State: REDLANDS CA

Unit: 730 BOMB SQUADRON

Service or Relationship: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA

Comments: Miss Used, Murone, Pusan Korea, K9,K-9, Korea,A-26,A26,Invader,

Keywords:

 
Entry: 24757
452ND BOMB WING (L)
618TH AC AND WS MIHO AFB 1950-51
GEORGE DAVIS JR. wrote on April 15, 2002


City and State: BULLHEAD CITY AZ

Unit: 618TH AC-WS---527TH AC-WGP

Service or Relationship: .........

Comments: I was stationed with the 618th AC and WS at Miho from May,1949 until the 452nd ran us out.
I was transfered to our radar site 7 at Moriyama above Miho. (we're the guys who got you there and brought you back)
I have a question! You had a pilot who used to play Yankee Doodle Dandy on a harmonica over Dog channel on returning from a mission. I've tried for 50yrs to find out who it was.
I checked at the 50th reunion but nobody seemed to know anything.
Does anybody out there know what I'm talking about?
I would welcome any information.
Regards
George Davis
godjr@mohaveaz.com


Keywords:

 
Entry: 24751
452ND BOMB WING (L)
LOOKING
JOHN A. BELLOVICH wrote on April 14, 2002


City and State: ST. PAUL MN

Unit: 452ND BOMB WING

Service or Relationship: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA

Comments: looking for anyone that might have served
with my father Raymond Bellovich
452nd bomb wing


Keywords:

 
Entry: 18137
452ND BOMB WING (L)
LOOKING FOR WILLIAM B. GILLINGHAM
CHRIS TENNYSON wrote on July 21, 2001


City and State:

Unit:

Service or Relationship: FRIEND OF VETERAN

Comments: im looking for William B. Gillingham for my neighbor, Ken McCloud. if your out there, or have any information please email me.
thanx.


Keywords: 452 bomb wing
korea 1950-52
C-49? C-41? pilot


 
Entry: 17878
452ND BOMB WING (L)
JAMES (JIM) PITTAWAY wrote on July 9, 2001


City and State: MCLEAN VA

Unit: 452ND BOMB WING

Service or Relationship: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA

Comments: Spring/ Summer 1951 452 Bomb Wing

Keywords:

 
Entry: 13556
452ND BOMB WING (L)
SEARCHING FOR A TURKISH PILOT
CELAL UZAR wrote on December 10, 2000


City and State:

Unit:

Service or Relationship: -

Comments: Dera sirs,
I am a pilot in Turkish Air Force and webmaster of tayyareci.com abaut aviaton. I wolud like to know abaut Ltd.Cmdr. Muzaffer Erdonmez a Turkish pilot, Americans call him as Vik. I only found that he served as a pilot of B26 in 452nd wing. KIA near Kunuri in an operation for destroying a railway bridge on river Yalu. If somebody remembers or knows him please e-mail to me. I would like to make a page for him in my site.
thanks..
best regards.
Celal Uzar
celaluzar@tayyareci.com


Keywords:

 
Entry: 11645
452ND BOMB WING (L)
REMEMBERING K-9 IN 1952-1953
CLYDE KOBBERDAHL wrote on September 11, 2000


City and State:

Unit: HQ - HQ SQDN, PERSONNEL

Service or Relationship: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA

Comments: I was stationed at K-9 from March, 1952 to April, 1953 serving as Ground Safety Officer within the Personnel Office--also did some time as Training Officer working under Lt.Col. Moley. During much of my time at K-9, Col. Clinton Wasem was Wing Commanding Officer. Col. Nye preceded Col. Wasem and my memory tells me that Col. Nye was shot down and lost forever during a daring daylight B-26 raid north of the 38th parallel. Prior to Col.Nye's command, the Wing was designated the 452nd Bomb Wing under the command of Col.Albert Fletcher. Col. Fletcher was killed when he augered into the side of a mountain, flying a B-26, on his way to Tokyo--my recollection is that he flew into the side of Mt. Fuji in heavy weather, but my memory could stand repair on this. Col. Fletcher was great to me when I reported for duty at K-9 as a young 2nd Lt.--I admired him greatly, especially the way in which he conducted Wing Staff meetings every morning. Another super guy I recall was Col. Lindley. His first name eludes me just now, but he was much admired by all who knew him. He worked under Col. Wasem if I remember correctly. As Ground Safety Officer, my right hand guy was M/Sgt. James R. McClure, or "Mac." He became a lifelong friend and for those who might have known him, I regret to say that "Mac" passed away down at his home in Montgomery, Alabama about 3 years ago. I still have quite a number of colored slide photos that I took at K-9 and in the general Pusan area and I occasionally take a look at them and remember the days and the time spent in South Korea--and remember Kim-Chee, Jo-Sans, etc. And it's fun to remember, too, the "R. and R." trips to Japan--Nagoya, Fukuoka, and, of course, Tokyo.
It will be greatly appreciated if anyone who served at K-9 during the time-frame referred to
will get in touch with me and share some of your rememberances with me.


Keywords: Dick Soper, William Bouterse, "Mac" McClure, Stanley Pounder, A/2C Wellner

 
Entry: 11215
452ND BOMB WING (L)
HQ SQDN 9/50 - 3/52
ROBERT E. FLYNN wrote on August 22, 2000


City and State: CHICAGO IL

Unit: 452ND BOMB WING. HDQ SQDN

Service or Relationship: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA

Comments: 452ND BOMB WING. HDQ SQDN

Keywords: sept 50 till mar 52.. Calif, Japan and Korea

 
Entry: 10239
452ND BOMB WING (L)
I WANT TO KNOW INFORMATION ON THE 452ND BOMB WING
JESSICA PAPPIN wrote on July 9, 2000


City and State: NORTH LAS VEGAS NV

Unit:

Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER

Comments: My Grandfather was in the 452nd bomb wing...and ever since i went to Washington D.C. and saw the memorial i want to know more about the expeiences of people in the korean war...

Keywords:

 
Entry: 10238
452ND BOMB WING (L)
I WANT TO KNOW INFORMATION
JESSICA PAPPIN wrote on July 9, 2000


City and State:

Unit:

Service or Relationship: -

Comments:

Keywords:

 
Entry: 9867
452ND BOMB WING (L)
ALEXANDER PAPPIN BY HIS GRANDAUGHTER
JESSICA PAPPIN wrote on June 27, 2000


City and State:

Unit:

Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER

Comments: Grandpa Was In the Korean War...I wnna learn more from people About my grandpas expieriences in the Korean ....He was Alexander Pappin if any of you knew him Please E-mail me

Keywords:

 
Entry: 7008
452ND BOMB WING (L)
DAVID E. LOWER
DAVID E. LOWER wrote on February 16, 2000


City and State: WILDOMAR CA

Unit: HQ. 452ND BOMB WING (L)

Service or Relationship: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA

Comments: It would be good to hear from anyone who happens to remember me. I served in the 452nd Bomb Wing for 3 years --- l949 to l952--- in Wing Operations as the Chemical Weapons (napalm) officer.

Keywords: K-9 Dogpatch

 
Entry: 6594
452ND BOMB WING (L)
K9,DECEMBER 1951 TO DECEMBER 1952
EDWARD COMBS JR. wrote on January 31, 2000


City and State: INDIANAPOLIS IN

Unit: 452ND LIGHT BOMB WING (K9)

Service or Relationship: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA

Comments: Great site

Keywords: K9,December 1951 to december 1952, Miho

 
Entry: 6354
452ND BOMB WING (L)
FINDING BUDDIES
ALLAN A. (AL) DREIER wrote on January 21, 2000


City and State: APPLETON WI

Unit: 35TH FTR AND 452 BOMB

Service or Relationship: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA

Comments: sept.1950 to jan. 1952
tsuiki-pohang-hungnam-pusan
35th ftr grp 40th ftr sqd
452nd bomb grp 728th bomb sqd


Keywords:

 
Entry: 3058
452ND BOMB WING (L)
UNIT MEMBER
GENE R. BROWN wrote on May 4, 1999


City and State: BONSALL CA

Unit: 452/17TH BOMB WING KOREA

Service or Relationship:

Comments: 452/17th Bomb Wing Korea

Keywords:

 
Entry: 100
452ND BOMB WING (L)
B-26 DRIVER
THEODORE A. (TED) BAKER wrote on November 20, 1998


City and State: ALMONT MI

Unit: 452BW

Service or Relationship:

Comments: Hal or Ted,

I can't begin to tell you what joy your K/W Project efforts have
bestowed upon me.

I flew night intruder operations with the 452nd Bomb Wing during the K/W and for many years have mourned the loss of some my closest friends in combat.

You can only image my surprise when I came across the MIA-Camp 3
message.

This crew was working over a North Korean main supply route in a valley a few miles from my assigned route that night. After a terse radio message from Cecil Brandsted (the pilot) that he had spotted some enemy road traffic and was initiating an attack, there followed silence.

Several of the later flights that night were diverted to the area in a search effort, but to no avail.

It has always been a mystery. They simply vanished without a trace.

The fact that a North Korean farmer spotted three men under armed guard in the vicinity the following day lends credence to the fact that there may have been survivors.

Of course, now the question is where are they, or what happend to them?

Anyway, I just want to thank you for your efforts. It has to be a labor of love. There just aren't that many people (that I know of) that even know where Korea is, let alone remember the Korean War.

May you be richly blessed in the coming years.

Ted Baker
Former K/W B-26 driver
452nd Bomb Wing 1951



Keywords: KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK

 

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