Capt. Oliver Eugene Holland

Comments: Trying to obtain historical info on my uncle Capt. Oliver Holland. He served in Korea from 1950 to 1953. He flew the P-51. Can anyone help?

Keywords: 45Th Tactical Recon Squadron

K-14 -Oct. 1953 thru Aug 1954

Comments: When I arrived at Kimpo I was 19 years old. The first thing they did with me was put me on guard duty for two weeks. I then went to the 45th as a hydraulic specialist, however, there were only a handfull of guys working on the planes. I did a little of everything. My tent was near Sqd Hdq. and had a sign on it that said "Kimpo Asylum "and had the names -Jarvis,Welty, Hal, Monson, Tex and Woody. I was there when most of those guys were. It would be nice to hear from anyone that remembers me. It was a great exerience for me.

Joe Musone

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Patches

Comments: I am a disabled retired Air Force and collect group and squadron patches as a hobby.Hopfully,some of you guy's patches that you would be willing to send me for my collection.Thanks. Jim Perry,MSgt,USAF,Ret.

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Bill Bing

Comments: I am looking for anyone from the 45th Tac Recon Squadron who was there in January 1952, that might have had knowledge of Bill Bing. I am working with a writer doing a book on an aussie who was in POW camp with Bing. Bing is now dead. The author wants any information about Bings service as a pilot in the 45th, his loss, CAP, etc. He was lost around Singye.

My guess is his tour would have started sometime after June of 1951 as the date of his loss is thought to be Jan 31,1952.

I was a pilot in the 15th, the sister squadron to the 45th, in 1952. One day the 45th was short of pilots and I "volunterred" to be loaned to them for a mission. I saw first had what they dealt with day in and day out. I never did that again.

Basic question is do you know anyone who was a line pilot with the 45th fron June of 1950 through February of 1952.

Anything would be appreciated.

John E. Orr 1/Lt. AO 1904616 A/C 817-846-9358

Keywords: Bill Bing, Shot down in an RF-51 an or about 31 Jan 52.

Looking for my Dad

Comments: My father, Captain LLoyd Willard Simpson, was a pilot in WWII, the Berlin airlift and again during the Korean War. He was with the 45th TRS inS. Korea. I am unable to find out anything about his service record from St. Louis as the records were "burned". From documentation which an Aunt had, I know that he received the distinguished Flying Cross, Purple heart, and others but the whole of the picture has never come together for me. If anyone can help in any way it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Keywords: William Shamblin

Son of 45th TRS Squadron Pilot

Comments: My father passed away back in July of 2001 and I'm looking for any memories, stories, etc. about my father that you can remember. Thanks!

Keywords: Lt. John C. Yost RF-51D Miss Freckleface 45th TRS

Frank Guagliardo

Comments: My dad, Frank Guagliardo, was crew chief for Lloyd Simpson's P-51. I think it was 1951. If anyone remembers him he would love to hear from you. His phone number is 985-345-4314. He's alive and well and living in him home town of Hammond, Louisiana.

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67th TRW-San Diego Reunion-May '04

Comments: Just returned from 67th TRW reunion in San Diego. My 1st reunion, their 4th. Next Year in Dayton, Ohio. I went to the 45th in July '54 at Kimpo and left Dec '55 from Misawa. I was Sqdn Ops clerk. Replaced Joe Fondrisi in Ops July '54. Had a great time at the reunion will make the next one if at all posible. Anyone who wants info let me know. There were about 30 guys there and some wifes. a couple of guys from my era but I didn't remember them. Senior moments. Would like to hear from Adams, Podell, Bergeron, Bippus, Fondrisi, Doyle, Dobyns or anybody who remembers my name.

Keywords: 67th TRW, 45th TRS, Polka Dots

45TRS, MISAWA

Comments: I was originally assigned to the 49th Field Maintenance Sq (12 Feb 57) in the Instrument/Camera Repair Shop. Was assigned to the 45th TRS,in 1957 and remained until 1961.

Keywords: I seviced the RF-84 and RF-101 photo systems on the flightline. Also worked at the photo lab as lab maintenance. I worked for TSgt Hargrove on the flightline and TSgt Jim Grim at the photo lab.

Capt.John K. Rhoads Jly 27th 1953

Comments: Change of address/new address listed above. Many thanks to those who served with my father and took the time to send photos and share your memories of him with me. It is appreciated as well as what you all did for our country. God Bless You. Sincerely Larry Rhoads

Keywords: Son of USAF

Creator of Polka Dots Colors

Comments: For the record, the creation of this squadron's colors/scheme was the result of one pilot wanting to make a scarf for protection against the cold while flying out of K-14. The material available was white polka dots on a blue background. After making the scarf, this pilot used a bottle cap to trace a pattern of small circles on his helmet. He then painted the helmet blue leaving the circles white. The result of this effort was a polka dot ensemble that became popular and later accepted as the "official" squadron colors. This pilot was my father, Dominick Chiovari, who flew 80 missions in RF-51's before rotating back to the States.

Keywords: 45th TRS, Polka Dots

45th TRS Jan 52 - May 52

Comments: What a beautiful aircraft was the old P-51. To this day I remember the sound of the engine, just working around them as a radio man was exciting. I remember that we could never approach one before cages were put around the tires because in landing the tires got so hot that they sometimes would explode. Then the machine guns were sometimes so hot that they would begin firing all by themselves. First time that happened to me was when I was in the cockpit repairing a radio, I thought MY GOD… WHAT DID I DO….WHAT DID I DO!!! I was also there when the Han River froze over and the Chinese came across deciding to take the base. Lt. Col Hudson (Commander 45th) saying it was up to us to repel them, there would be no retreat, if our rifles did not fire we were to give our ammunition to the man next to us and use our bayonet’s. To make sure there was no retreat he had Marines stationed just behind us with machine guns and orders to shoot anyone who might try….I remember thinking WOW how did I ever get into this mess……

Keywords: RF-51s

Robert Stuck

Comments: I have recently obtained an 8 X 10 photo of a crew and Chief standing in front of a plane, which reads "To the best Chief of the 45th. Robert Stuck". Since they are in front of a plane I am assuming it to be the 45th Tactical Recon Squad circa 1950s but I am not sure. If anyone has any information to share on Stuck or the photo I would appreciate it. Thanks

Keywords: Robert Stuck

Misawa 1953-1957

Comments: (Formerly) S/Sgt Larry M. Voyles Nick name "Ram Rod" Crew chief on RF84F #953 until it cracked up down in south Japan in May 56 and then was assigned Crew Chief of #366 with 1st Lt. Conrad "Marty" Martinez, pilot. I flew a few times with Martinez in the T-33, great guy to fly with. I have wondered about any Sqdn reunions, let me know if any are coming up. I really joined the Sqdn in Misawa on the deployment out of Korea, when I got to Korea it was all over.

Keywords: Ramrod

Capt. John Kyler Rhoads

Comments: Searching for anyone who knew or could tell me anything about my father Capt. John Kyler Rhoads who was shot down 4 hours prior to the treaty being signed.

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45TH TRS PILOT 'SANDY ' MACDONALD

Comments: My father "Sandy" MacDonald passed away a few years ago. He was a 1stLt and flew P-80's with the 45th TRS. Anybody out there remember him? He did leave me with an awesome collection of photos from his Korean days. I also have a mint Polka Dot Patch!!!

Aloha, Dan MacDonald

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Comments: go here and look and see if you are here. Let me know if you are....

http://groups.msn.com/MarksHoleintheWeb/morerandompictures.msnw?action=ShowPhoto&PhotoID=838

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In Korea all of 1952

Comments: Played drums with Sully Sullivan combo at 67th Airmans club and Officers club from about June until Dec 52. Combo organized by Col. J.G. Fischer, Deputy CO. Other players, Jim Riedman,sax and Windell Roberts, bass. Forgot others. Would like to find Ed "Sully" Sullivan.

Keywords: Ron Gallier. Camera Repair Jan 1952 -Dec 1952.

Looking for info on 41st Photo Reconnaissance Squad

Comments: Would love to have ANY info on 41st Photographic Reconnaissance Squadron. We were at NW Field in Guam in 1945.

Thanks.

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Web page for the 8/15th 45th 67th Wing

Comments: Comments: There is a web site dedicated to the history of the 67th. Wing and especially the 15th. TRS of the 67th. TRW at Kimpo, K-14. It covers the years of 1951 through 1954, with yearbook info. Some great photos to look at, contributed by former members. The 12th. TRS is covered also. Take a look at this URL

http://www.cottonpickers.org/

Lt. Col. John Duquette(Ret), (See prior posting from him) has really done a great job with his web site, for us that served there, in those units. the 8th/15th. and neighboring units of the 45th.; 12th. TRS and the 77th. Australian Squadron.

Keywords: 45th.TRS 67th. Tac Recon Wing Squadrons.

45th. & 67th. 1952-53 Photos

Comments: Hello Fellow Korean "Putty Tats" Vets, from the 45th. Squadron and 67th. TRW. I have recently scanned some slides I had from the days I was assigned to Kimpo. I have made a community album at WebShots.com, for you to look at. Leave a message in the guest book, if you take a look at them. I would appreciate your visit.

Some Tent area shots. Some shots of the Camera repair Section. I don't remember the names of those in the pictures, but if you see your face, let me know. Some photos from the transfer of type of planes we used from Mustangs to RF-80s. It would be my pleasure, for you to look at them. There are at the present time, just two albums for there. But I am adding some more, as time allows. Lloyd Wooley's "WebShots" site address is: http://community.webshots.com/user/wooleywa

Keywords: K-14,Kimpo,Mustangs,RF-80s,RF-51,P-51, Photos at Webshots, 45th.-TRS, 67th.-TRW.

45th Tac recon Sqdn 55-56 Misawa

Comments: I was crew chief on RF84F #255 during 1955-56.

Keywords: RF84F

bill bird kimpo 51-52

Comments: WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM OLD BUDDIES I KNEW IN THE 45TH IN 1952.WOULD ALSO LIKE TO HEAR FROM ANY 1ST MARINES THAT WERE STATIONED JUST NORTH OF K14 IN THE TANKS ON THE FRONT LINE.HAVE BEEN READING THE MESSEGES OF OTHERS IN THE 45TH WITH INTEREST.I WAS 20 IN 1952 AND AM NOW 70 AND A GREAT GRANDFATHER,

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Seeking to Record 45th TRS History

Comments: This is your opportunity to help record the history of the 67th Tactical Reconnaissance Wing and its neighbors during the Korean War. We are particularly looking for the following types of information for posting to the Every Man A Tiger Webpage:

Letters Home Newspaper clippings Short stories/recollections to include escort missions by 4th FIW and No. 77 Squadron RAAF Photographs of Itazuke AFB, Taegu (K-2), Kimpo (K-14) Photographs of 67th TRW members and aircraft Photographs of former 67th TRW members today Reconnaissance Photos taken by the 67th TRW RF-51, RB-26, RF-80, RF-86 and T-33 fuselage numbers flown by the 67th TRW Names of former squadron members Award Citations Information on/from Squadrons, Groups and Wings that served side by side with the 67th TRW. If you would like to contribute, please contact the webmaster at the following email address: wrangler01@prodigy.net

Respectfully,

John N. Duquette Webmaster Every Man A Tiger Webpage www.cottonpickers.org

Keywords: Itazuke, Taegu, K-2, Kimpo, K-14, Komaki, 45th TRS, 45th Tac Recon Squadron, RF-51, RF-80, RF-86

lst Photo Recon Squadron

Comments: I was a member of the 41st Photo Squadron stationed on Guam in 1945. This was a P38's. I understand that it was trfd from Guam after the war. Have been trying for five years to find where they went. The CO was a Major Reyonlds. The operations officer, A Captain Prince. I understand that this is a long shot for informaton that you might have about this Photo Squadron. Any help will be appreciated. This squadron left Muskogee Army Air Field in March of 1945 to Seattle, and then to Hawaii.Arrived in Guam aboutlast of April, 1945. Was stationed at the NW Air Field on Guam.

BB

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