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509th & 830th bs roswell/tinian

Comments: will corespond with all interested...planning to go to Tinian reunion aug 05

Keywords: big stink, 509th

509th BW .B-29/B-50 deployments to England

Comments: Sir, I am researching material for a book about the B-29/B-50 deployments to England during the Cold War era, 1947-1953. The 509th Bomb Group started to arrive in England from 1947 and a/c 44-27300 arrived in 1948,it was one of the early " Silverplate" modified atomic bombers and was once named ' Strange Cargo 'when assigned to the 509th Composite Group and serving alongside ' Enola Gay '. At this time and for some years later ,the 509th was the USAF,s only Atomic Bomber group.When '300' arrived it was still wearing the 'Circle Arrow' tail markings. The 509th visited England from May-Aug 1949 and two squadrons ,393rd and 715th went to RAF Marham and the 830th Squadron to RAF Lakenheath,along with the 509th ARSq as the 509th and 43rd Units had basically pionered the USAF,s Air to air refuelling..These atomic bombers lacked gun turrets except for the tail armament and in those days were pinted black on the undersurfaces with red outer wings and tail unit. When visiting again from Feb to May 1951 and went to ,393rd-Lakenheath,715th -Sculthorpe,830th-Mildenhall and the 509th ARSq-RAF Wyton. Some aircraft were now to be seen with the newly allocated " Triangle C " tail markings and atleast a few B-50,s were now assigned to the unit. In 1952 the third deployment was made and this time B-50,s and KB-29P,s and still with the " Triangle C" tail markings. I wondered if anyone would be so kind as to inform me of the exercises details please and I would also like to borrow photos please ,to assist me with the artwork for the book. All material on loan to me will be returned to the rightful owner. I will be very grateful for any possible help. yours sincerely, Robbie Robinson.

Keywords: 509th B.GRP. B-29/B-50 Deployments to England. 1948-1953

Does anyone know my dad?

Comments: I am looking for someone who might have know my dad, Lawrence Slovacek, while he was based in Roswell, NM. During the Korean Conflict has was stationed in Oxford, Eng; Yokata, Japan; and Stephenville, Newfoundland. He also spent time in Wichita, KS. He was Sft. Sgr and Assistant Crew Chief on KC97-G. Thank you

Keywords: Roswell, NM; KC97-G

Looking for old Buds

Comments: I was wondering if anyone remembers me from anywhere on the base. I was in the 6TH A&E, 812th Food Supply for a while and the 509th A&E. Period sometime between 53 and 55. I drove a Yellow 48 Studebaker convertible that everyone seemed to know me by. Would love to hear from anyone whom I drank with or fought with. Hung out a lot in the airmans clubs drinking that God awful green beer. I was just a skinny kid of 18 at the time.

Keywords: Was called Little Mo. Person friend, was Robert C. Cole, Chuck Orem and Chuck Carpenter. Both Chucks from NY. They worked at Radio Station downtown in the evenings

Looking for old Buds

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FINDING GRANDAD'S FRIENDS 4 REUNION

Comments: I NEED TO FIND SOME OF MY GRANDAD'S FRIENDS FOR A REUNION PARTY (HIS 70TH) HE WAS IN THE EXPERIMENTAL PHOTOGRAPHIC RECONNAISSANCE UNIT IN SQUADRON 540 PLEASE ANYONE WHO KNEW HIM, KNOWS OF PEOPLE IN HIS UNIT OR PEOPLE WHO SERVED AT BENSON/WYTON BETWEEN 1951-1956 PLEASE EMAIL SHORTASSDRUMMER@HOTMAIL.COM FOR DETAILS ETC THANK YOU JENNIE CANTY (GRANDDAUGHTER)

Keywords: SQUADRON 540 EXPERIMENTAL PHOTOGRAPHIC RECONNAISSANCE UNIT DAVID JOHN CANTY REUNION PARTY

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Keywords: Mc Dill AFB England Africa Looking for anyone that might have served with my father during his service to our country.

remember

Comments: Anyone remember serving with a Master Sgt Walter Piaczynski please contact me.

Thanks

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looking for Billy C. Cline and others

Comments: I served with Billy C. Cline from 1-2-52 thru 10-15-52 in the A & E Squadron at Walker AFB and tdy to Lakenheath RAF Station June - August 1952. Also served with Carl Anderson, __ Evans, many others that transfer to Ft. Worth for B-36 transition and activated 42nd Bomb Wing at Limestone AF, Maine. (42nd A&E)

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reunion

Comments: LOOKING FWD TO SEEING AIRCRAGT MAINTENANCE PERSONEL WHITEMAN AFB. JUN 18-19-20-21

Keywords: 509TH BOMB WING 1953-1963

Charles Hooker Miller, Jr.

Comments: Looking for information on my Dad's military career. Charles Hooker Miller, Jr. - hometown Gallman, Mississippi. From few bits and pieces we have, he arrived at Roswell for transition training from the B-17 to the B-29 right at the time the war ended (he was there about 6 1/2 months in 1945/1946). Separation papers list him as Flight Officer. Early training was at Albany Air Field (?) in Florida.

Keywords: B-17, B-29, pilot, Roswell, 1945-46, 509th, SAC

B-50 Book Project

Comments: I'm writing a book about the B-50 and am interested in hearing from anyone who was associated with the airplane in any way. My book will be published by Steve Ginter, of Naval Fighters books fame and also known for publishing books under the Air Force Legends heading. Steve published my C-124 book in the summer of 2000 and will publish my F-86H book later this year. Looking forward to hearing from interested parties.

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509th A & E Sq. WAFB

Comments: Looking for old buddies that served in the 509th A&E 1951-1952,also chicago reservists serving at WAFB at that time.

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LOOKING FOR WILLIAM R BARKLEY

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LOOKING FOR WILLIAM R BARKLEY

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Comments: MISPELLED MY NAME EARLIER.

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Looking for old friends

Comments: I was stationed at Walker Air Forse Base Sept 1953 to Dec 1956. I was a crew chief on B50 #284 and B47 #350. I was in the 830th Bomb Sqdn, 509th Bomb Wing. I would like to hear from anyone who remembers me. I am lookong forward to seeing old friends at the 509TH reunion at Whiteman AFB in Missouri on June 18, 19, and 20, 2004.

Keywords: Drove a black and white "53" Oldsmobile with twin contential kits. Nick Name "Tapper"

Looking for Information

Comments: LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON A PLANE CRASH NEAR KIRKLAND AFB. 11 APRIL 1950. MY FATHER WAS THE NAVIGATOR ON THE FLIGHT. I HAVE A LETTER FROM HUNTER HARRIS, JR. COLONEL USAF COMMANDING OFFICER WALKER AFB ROSWELL, NM, DATED 17 APRIL, 1950.

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M/Sgt. Jack J. Claunch

Comments: Looking for any information on a B-29 that was reported lost on 10 March 1951. News article from 16 March 1951 stated that the B-29 Superfortress and 12 man crew was on a navigational training mission flying out of Lakenheath England. My Uncle was the flight engineer. His memorial marker shows, M/Sgt, AF, 509th Bomb Group, WWII, lost 10 March 1951. He joined the service in 1939 and was last stationed at Walker Air Base Roswell NM. Any information would be helpful. The Govt. doesn't seem to have a record of him...........

Keywords: M/Sgt. Jack J. Claunch 509th Bomb Group B-29 Superfortress

Comments: Stationed at Roswell AFB from Dec. 1950-Dec. 1952 in 509th Medical Group. Worked in Medical Laboratory and X-Ray Departments. TDY to RAF Station Mildenhall Summer 1952. Transfered to Limestone AFB late Dec 1952 - Aug 1954. Basic at Shepherd AFB, TX

Keywords: Medical Group, Roswell, Mildenhall, Limestone

509th B.W. 830 Sqdn.

Comments: I was at walker from Apr. 1955 -Aug 1958. I was S/Sgt, and crew chief in the 830th Bomb Sqd. 509th Bomb Wing. I did not have enough time left on my enlistment to make the move to Pease, so was transferred to the 6th B.W. until discharge.Would like to hear from anyone that remembers me, or was there at that time. E-mail add. above.

Keywords: Al [Arkie] Hollomon 830th B.S. looking for friends. Wrote Jan. 20th 2004.

Instrument Repair

Comments: Worked on both B-29s and b-40s at Walker.I was in the %th and transferred into the 509th. I ran with M. Waddell He and I played in a country band.We went to Instrument Repair school in Ill. together.we had a friend ,Norman Bizzell,don't know what happened to him.Any answer welcome. Retired E9 Sept 1973.

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509th Bomb Wing Pilot

Comments: I was in the Air Force from January 1951 to July 1956. After being discharged, I went to Baylor College of Dentistry and practiced dentistry in Dallas, for 35 years. Three children, eight grandchildren. We have a three manual theatre Pipe organ in our den. I am organist in a major church here. Life is good.

Keywords: Bill Flew the B-29, B-50 and B-47

Flew with Capt Jim McCord