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75 Messages - Group 50 to 99
Current Message 50 - October 3, 2003
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Entry: 37345
509th Bomb Wing

Looking for old friends in the 509th/812th Air Police Squadron

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ROBERT (DUANE) Jerome wrote on 2003-10-03 22:08:31.0

Comments: Robert "Duane" Jerome - 03/11/00 17:31:30 My Email:jdjerome@ucsinet.com Years served in the 509th: 4/51-12/54

Comments: I served in the 509th Air Police/812th Air Police Squadron at Walker Air Force Base at Roswell N.M. I would like to hear from any others that I served with during that time. Also was TDY to Lakenheath RAF Station, England in 1952. I'm PROUD to have been a part of the 509th and the 812th Air Police Squadron at Roswell, New Mexico.

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Current Message 51 - September 11, 2003
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Entry: 36861
509th Bomb Wing

Reunion???

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TOMMY B. Thompson wrote on 2003-09-11 18:33:45.0

Comments: Looking for any info on up coming or past reunions???????

Keywords: B-29's, Atom Bomb Group 1945

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Current Message 52 - July 29, 2003
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Entry: 35916
509th Bomb Wing

SAC, 509th BW, 830th BS, 2nd SSS, Walker AFB

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orren wagner wrote on 2003-07-29 10:16:26.0

Comments: Looking for anyone who knew Capt. Wagner or has knowledge of the C-124 Globemaster crash that occurred on March 23, 1951, in the North Atlantic, while in route from Walker AFB to Mindenhall UK. 53 SAC personnel were lost

Personnel records destroyed in '73' Records Center fire. Is there another source for these records? Any information re my father, a records source or the crash would be appreciated.

Keywords: Capt.Walter "Red" Wagner, Walker AFB 1950-1951, 509th BW, 830th B Sqdn, 2nd SSS.

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Current Message 53 - May 9, 2003
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Entry: 34080
509th Bomb Wing

Looking for old friends 509 Air Installation Sq.

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Charles Weisman wrote on 2003-05-09 14:55:26.0

Comments: Was part of the group that finished basic in 1950

Keywords: Was On The Line Crew Than went to night duty elec.

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Current Message 54 - February 25, 2003
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Entry: 32318
509th Bomb Wing

FOR MAINTENTANCE PERSONEL FROM THE 1953 -1963

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FRED J. SMITH wrote on 2003-02-25 14:28:18.0

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Current Message 55 - January 8, 2003
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Entry: 31081
509th Bomb Wing

Looking for Earl Rookey & Guy Vogt

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Frank Sheldon wrote on 2003-01-08 20:14:40.0

Comments: Recalled during the Korean Conflict with a couple thousand hours in single engine to become an Aircraft Commander of the KB-29P under the instruction and guidance of Rookey and Vogt. Hoping they are still around!

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Current Message 56 - November 8, 2002
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Entry: 29380
509th Bomb Wing

Finding old friends

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Ed McLaughlin wrote on 2002-11-08 19:14:20.0

Comments: Served as an ECM Technician in the 509th A&E Squardron at Walker AFB from 12/53 to 9/56. I would like to contact old friends.

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Current Message 57 - October 1, 2002
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Entry: 28584
509th Bomb Wing

Looking for old friends

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George Kramer wrote on 2002-10-01 15:33:40.0

Comments: Stationed at Roswell from Dec 51 to March 55 T. D. Y. Mildenhall England --1952 T. D. Y Anderson air force base ---1954 Guam 1954

Keywords: 40th 13th O.M.S. Roswell 509th P.M.S. Roswell

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Current Message 58 - September 24, 2002
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Entry: 28467
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ROGER G. McCarson wrote on 2002-09-24 22:53:49.0

Comments: none

Keywords: My nickname while stationed at Roswell A.F.B.was El Capitan.Went to Fairbanks,ak in July 1948 I worked on the B-29 SN 472.Then to Hangar 4. Any body know about Rabbit hunting

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Current Message 59 - September 19, 2002
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Entry: 28368
509th Bomb Wing

Looking for Barbara Franklin

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Gloria (Epperson) Jennings wrote on 2002-09-19 19:42:55.0

Comments: My dad Col.V.R. Epperson was stationed at Walker A.F.B. from 1948 to 1958. We lived on West Wells, across from Billy Mitchell Circle, before we were transfered to Pease A.F.B., Portsmouth, N.H.

I am trying to find an old friend, Barbara Franklin, whose dad was also stationed at the base at that time. His name was Ted Franklin. Any information anyone may have would be greatly appreciated. Thank you

Gloria Epperson Jennings

Keywords: Tim Musgrave, Donnella Reese, Ronny Streed, are some of the kids I went to school with on the base in Roswell 1951-1956.

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Current Message 60 - August 20, 2002
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Entry: 27729
509th Bomb Wing

looking for info

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JAMES R. holdren wrote on 2002-08-20 12:34:41.0

Comments: my late husband and would like info for the children

Keywords: he was a turret mech.

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Current Message 61 - August 5, 2002
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Entry: 27401
509th Bomb Wing

B-50D's of the 509th

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Dan Engle wrote on 2002-08-05 17:32:29.0

Comments: a Couple of years ago,Forestry workers near Lakenheath Air Base, England recovered wreckage from a B-50D aircraft. It is believed to have been 49-271A of the 830th BS, 509th BW. Pilot Capt A.F. Venskus. Aircraft were TDY at Lakenheath from Walker AFB. June Primer exercise.Aircraft crashed on 24th June 1952. Does anyone remember this incident?

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Current Message 62 - July 5, 2002
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Entry: 26758
509th Bomb Wing

Looking for Crew Members

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Howard (Red) Burgess wrote on 2002-07-05 17:15:11.0

Comments: I was stationed at Roswell, N.M. Walker AFB, 509th Air Refueling Sq., I was stationed and flew out of Walker fm l948-1953. Would like to make contact with any one that remembers me from the OLD DAYS.

Keywords: Capt. Blackwood was one of many A/C commanders I flew with. I was also on the H-Bomb test in l952 and few out of Kwajaeline Is. My position was Sr. Radio Operator. Also in England in 1951, at Wyton.

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Current Message 63 - July 2, 2002
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Entry: 26698
509th Bomb Wing

509TH/WALKER AAF 1947-48-MJ'TEX'VERLA*MOTOR POOL & PILOT IN 509TH:LOOKING FOR INFO

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Jo Ellen Avis wrote on 2002-07-02 23:55:50.0

Comments: Daughter of Lt. MJ "Tex" Verla seeks information about my Dad in the 509th. My email is Any information is appreciated.

Keywords: TEX is nickname, Flew recon in 509th over southeast Asia, Korea, Viet Nam. Motor Pool & Pilot/B29 Roswell, NM Walker Field from April, 1947 to September, 1947. Then to Clark AFB in Phillipines from late Sept. 1947 to 1948--flew recon--509th.

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Current Message 64 - June 10, 2002
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Entry: 26168
509th Bomb Wing

Billy Wonder

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Trina Newnam wrote on 2002-06-10 22:16:24.0

Comments: My dad would like to find the man who saved his life. His name is Billy Wonder. He was from Racine, Wisc. He was in Inchon on Labor Day 1950. If anyone knows if he even survived the war, that would be a help. Thanks.

Keywords: Billy Wonder 509 Bomb Group

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Current Message 65 - June 8, 2002
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Entry: 26105
509th Bomb Wing

509th Wing Member

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John Rogers wrote on 2002-06-08 07:13:42.0

Comments: Retired USAF after 26 years,At Walker AFB 1951-1953-Served Under Gen. McPherson,Gen.Butch Blanchard,Gen. Wm. Martin,Gen Musgrave.

Please give me Info. on Assn. and reunions.Would like to join 509th Bomb Wing Assn.

Keywords: Sqdn. Commander Provost Marshal

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Current Message 66 - May 5, 2002
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Entry: 25239
509th Bomb Wing

Remember Roswell

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William (Russ) Clark wrote on 2002-05-05 13:39:53.0

Comments: Worked flight line electrical maint. on 50s and 29s for all sq. in the wing 1951-1954 TDYs to England,Tampa,Sacramento,Guam (twice)

Keywords: Like to find Melvin (Butterball) Milam

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Current Message 67 - February 15, 2002
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Entry: 23180
509th Bomb Wing

509 TH B.W. SEPT 52 TO JULY 54

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JOHN DALEY wrote on 2002-02-15 12:21:09.0

Comments: WORKED ON THE B-50D KB-29 AND KC-97 UNITS AS AN EXTERIOR ANS INTERIOR FABRIC MACH. SUPERVISOR WAS T/SGT KEN SAVAGE W/O CUTRIEFELLO WAS THE BASE SHOP UNIT HEAD... WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM THE FOLLOWING FORMER FMS MEMBERS....STEVE ORRIS, BOB WILKINSON, BOB TIPTON, AND J GARCIA. AT JTDALEY@AOL.COMJT

Keywords: MEMBER OF THE 509 TH FIELD MAINT SQDN. BASE SHOP FRABIC REPAIR UNIT .. SEPT 1952 TO JULY 1954.

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Current Message 68 - December 6, 2001
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Entry: 21264
509th Bomb Wing

GREGORY GILLIAM

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James IKiser wrote on 2001-12-06 17:00:07.0

Comments: I'm trying to locate Gregory F Gilliam. He attended New Mexico Military institute about 1960-63. His last known address was APO address HHC2, 509th Inf. If anyone can steer me to Gregory I'd appreciate it. He is my second cousin. Thanks Jim Kiser

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Current Message 69 - November 21, 2001
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Entry: 20848
509th Bomb Wing

Does anyone remember me?

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Hosea Griffin wrote on 2001-11-21 09:41:25.0

Comments: I was in the 12th fighter squadron during the years 1954-1955. If anyone recognizes my name please email me.

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Current Message 70 - September 29, 2001
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Entry: 19673
509th Bomb Wing

509thbombwing 830th bomb squadron

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ROBERT J. henchy wrote on 2001-09-29 22:43:35.0

Comments: looking for anyone who flew on the B50 during the years 1953-1955. I was on major tom carters crew as right gunner.

Keywords: walker afb roswell nm 1953-1955

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Current Message 71 - July 15, 2001
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Entry: 17990
509th Bomb Wing

looking for friend of 509 bombwing

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JAMES R. HOLDREN wrote on 2001-07-15 10:46:29.0

Comments: my late husband and would like to hear from anybody that might have knew him for the childrens sake also

Keywords: jr was nickname stationed in lowry in denver wyoming and roswell between 1950 and 1957 was red lined for french morrocco

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Current Message 72 - June 22, 2001
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Entry: 17510
509th Bomb Wing

Looking for information

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Theresa Grzechowski wrote on 2001-06-22 19:45:23.0

Comments: My father James Montgomery went through basic in Witchita Falls TX. He was stationed at Roswell New Mexico and was on the maintenance crew for B-50's. Any information from those who may have been stationed with him would be appreciated. It would have been around 1950 through 54.

Keywords: 509th bombwing 8th Air Force Squadron 830 James Montgomery 1950-54

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Current Message 73 - November 25, 2000
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Entry: 13258
509th Bomb Wing

Roswell, NM 1953-1955

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Denis Wilson wrote on 2000-11-25 19:02:00.0

Comments: Looking for Claude E. Zimmerman

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Current Message 74 - October 11, 2000
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Entry: 12275
509th Bomb Wing

Unit information

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James Childs wrote on 2000-10-11 15:48:34.0

Comments: Looking for any information about where my father was stationed during the Korean Conflict. He was stationed in Morocco as a Military Police Officer, in the 509th Bomb Group which included B-58 and B-36 bombers. Any type of information would be greatly appreciated including where I might buy books and memorabilia concerning the above particulars.

Keywords: 509th Bomb Group Morocco, Africa Strategic Air Command Military Police

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Current Message 75 - June 16, 2000
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Entry: 9407
509th Bomb Wing

Looking for Billy Wonder

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Timothy New wrote on 2000-06-16 16:39:25.0

Comments: Looking for Billy Wonder, born around 1931, Rasine, WI. In 8th US Airforce in 1950. 509 Bomb Group, Special Forces. In Korea several days before labor day, 1950 outside of Inchon. Rank PFC. Was at Walker AFB Roswell, NM prior to going to Korea.

Keywords: Billy Wonder 509 Bomb Group

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