LOOKING FOR DET. 15 BUDDIES

Comments: Was on Fukuya Shima (not sure of spelling) Island from spring 1953 until spring 1955. Radio operator. Looking for men who served at Det. 15 during that time.

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Looking for Members of 527thACW-610th and 618th ACW

Comments: Comments: We have a reunion association and large website in being, which includes the 527th AC&W Group, 610th AC&W Sqdn, 618th AC&W Sqdn,ADCC Itazute and 43rdAD (ADCC) Please get in contact with me.

Keywords: 527thACW,610thACW,618thACW,43rd AD (Southern Japan Radar Group)

527th, DET.19, UNISHIMA, JAPAN

Comments: SERVED ON UNISHIMA, DET. 19 FOR 2 YRS. SEPT 53-SEPT 55 STILL REMEMBER THE UNISHIMA THEME SONG. SUPRISINGLY I AM NOW 71 AND GOING STRONG.

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seburi yama 610th acw 52-53

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Keywords: was on the mountain from mar 52 until mar 53 at which time I was transfered to det 21 on tsu shima until jul 53, I was a cook along with george shambling and 3 locals, alex,pete and junior. The only person I have contact with is Ross Wicks who lives in new york state. Anybody else out there?

Comments: I,with 8 fellow Coastguardsmen,was stationed on the moutain site of 527th AC&W Group. Part of 1953. Commanding Officer was a Lt.JG FLYNN, an ET Chief (myself) and 5 Engineering Petty Officers, 2 Seamen. Got along fine with AF, who called us the CG who don't sail, We call them the AF who don't fly. Best part of my 30 years service.Left with a 600 word vocabulary in NihonGo.I still have beer mug labeled CHIEF.

Keywords: Yama, near Nomaike village

Membership

Comments: Nothing specific. Just searching to possibly renew buddies. 52 - 54 era.

Keywords: ADCC

Am glad to see Im not only left.

Comments: Can we send photos,to this thing.

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Mishima Island Det. 17 1952-54

Comments: I was on Mishima from Sept 1952 to July 1954, almost 2 years.I was a radio op and worked in that little tower between the boq and the next barracks. It was a DF tower. If you were there you will remember it.lol

Keywords: James Dozier, Bertram Dube, I'll have to think of more.

Haranomachi AFS

Comments: May Day 1952 when the local farmers charged the radar site with pitch forks in protest. Where are you Charlie? It's been awhile, eh? -ernie-

Keywords: Charles Levitt radar tech, may day 1952

Looking for anyone w/ information

Comments: My grandfather was stationed here during this time. I have come across very beautiful photos of his time here. If anyone has information on him during this time, please contact me. I am trying to put together my grandfathers history. His name is Donald Secord. Thank-you.

Keywords: MIHO AIR BASE OCT 1952

Det. 19, Unishima, 1952-1953

Comments: Was a scope dope at Det. 19. Only men I can remember is Austin Johnson,Toms River,NJ and George Kalas of nyc. If they are deceased, may they be blessed. Spent R&R in Fukuoka(?) Itazuke AFB

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527th AC&W Group Headquarters

Comments: Was stationed at Itazuke Base One from early 1952 to late 1953 working in the 527th's headquarters G-4 (Supply) section. Often think of this assignment - was one of my best during my 10 years in the Air Force. Arrived in Japan on the USNS Hase and departed Japan on the USS Menard (APA 201). If you remember me, send an e-mail. Glad to hear fr

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Det 17, Mishima

Comments: Would love to hear from any one who was on Mishima. I was a scope-dope 27350, from Aug 1956 to Aug 1957. Incidentally the 610th AC&W Sqdn is planning a reunion, and some guys from the 618th are expected to attend, if you haven't heard about it drop me a line.

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Det 19, Unishima

Comments: DET 19 from Sept 52 to Aug 53 Keesler 50-52 Keesler 53-54

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Followup...

Comments: After doing more research I've located the detachment that I was located at(7), identified as Moriyama--not sure why since the mountain was Takaoyama. I was in radar maintenance between Feb 1952 and October 1953. I'm confused that detachment 7 seems also to be a part of the 610th. Anyone know why? Our headquarters was located in Fukuoka, Kyushu island. Also was the 527th part of the 5th Air Force? Long time ago, my memory fades...

Keywords: 527th, Moriyama, det. 7, detachment 7

Looking for old friends

Comments: Was stationed at the AC&W site on TakaoYama across the peninsula from the town of Sakai Minato from February 1952 to October 1953. I was a Radar Mechanic and also the site movie projectionist. Don't remember the detachment number, unfortunately...

Keywords: Sakai, TakaoYama, Okii Islands,

527th AC&W info on father

Comments: My father was stationed in Japan around 1952 thru 1954 as a Radar Operator. He often told stories of Osaka, Japan. I am not sure which detachment he was with. His name was James Truitt, his rank was A/1C. He was from Philadelphia PA. I am wondering if anyone knew him or was stationed with him in Japan.

Keywords: 527th AC&W Gp, APO 929, Japan 1952 - 1954, Radar Operator, James Truitt, A/1C

Det 17 Mishima

Comments: I was assigned to De1 17 in 54 and was on Mishima for 10 months in charge of supply. left there and was rassigned to Det 7 on the mainland.

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527th Air Control & Warning Squadron # 7

Comments: I am looking to find old friends stationed with me at this site. I was assigned to this location the latter part of 1952 and was there until I was re-assigned to Itazuke in the fall of 1953. When my 18 month stay was up I returned to the US and finished out my enlistment at Hamilton AFB, California at the 78th Hospital Gp. as a dental hygienist.

Keywords: Hilltop, Joe Talerico

Information on father

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I am looking for someone who was stationed with the father, S/Sgt Donald Glen Clark, who was in Japan with the 527th AC&W between September 1952 and September 1954. His most significant duty assignment was 527th AC&W Gp Det 3, APO 963-1. He was originally from Williamsport, PA. If you know of him or of his assignment please contact me by email. Thank you.

Keywords: 527th Gp Det 3, APO 963-1

Mishima Det 17

Comments: I am searching for information about a book that was written by Howard Singer titled: "WAKE ME WHEN IT'S OVER" It's a funny story that was turned into a movie several years ago. The story is about an Air Force Radar operator that was stationed on a small island located between Korea and Japan in the Sea of Japan. Always wanting to make some extra money he turned the radar site into a R&R site for all troops going and coming between Japan and Korea. Although the story written by Mr. Singer was not true. There is strong belief that he wrote this story using his own experience as a radar operator while he was stationed on a small Island between Japan and Korea. In his book he calls the Island 'SHIMA" and describes this Island as having a mountain where the radars where located and a Dock that is located near a small village. This book was released in 1959. I am wondering if this island that Airman Singer was stationed on was Mishima. Does anyone remember this story, Movie or ever know Howard Singer? Does anyone know if Mishima was the Island that is referred to in his story? Fredio (Fred) Samples

Keywords: 623rd AC&W Miyako Jima Island, Japan Okinawa sector

527th ACW Squadron 1952-53

Comments: Looking for others serving in squardron or information about. Hood from Texas, Judd Thurston, Raebel, Davis.

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Looking fro souvenir pillow cover from Itazuki AFB

Comments: My father, Richard Parker, was station at Itazuki AFB from Nov. 1954-Feb. 1956. I am looking for a souvenir pillow cover to surprise him with. He and my mom have many fond memories. Thank you!

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Itazuki AFB

Comments: I was stationed at Itazuki just prior to returing to the states. My wife was pregnant at the time. We transferred from Det 7 no medical facilities at the site capable of caring for her. Lived off base at 300 Kasugibaru. Have a lot of good memories about Japan and my tour.

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527th AC&W Sq Det 19 & 7

Comments: Was stationed at Uni Shima Det 19 Air Police in charge of security we had civilian guards CG'c Later transferred to Det 7. My wife is from Tsu Shima the big island. Have been back many time to visit family and had a few reunions with the Japanese Guards.

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det 19 unishima

Comments: radio repair tech at det 19 from sep 54 to jan 55 then posted to 607 acw sq at k6 air base in korea. any old buddies out there?

Keywords: det 19 unishima radar site between japan and korearadio repair tech

527th AC&W Group

Comments: Made frequent TDY visits to early warning sites at Fukaeshima, Mishima, Tsushima, GCI site at Shikano-Shima, DF sites at Moji, Seburiyama, Nomosaki. Arrive in Japan aboard the USS Windham Bay, an escort carrier Nov. 1951; shipped stateside aboard the Gen. Anderson in Feb. 1954. Spent last 6 months in SAC with 803rd Air Base Group at Hunter AFB, Savannah, Ga.

Keywords: Itazuke AB Nov. 1951- Feb. 1954; originally with 850th AC&W Sq; trans. to 527th AC&W Group A2 section about June 1952, under Capt. Alonzo Sloan.527th was commanded by Col John Crawford, then by Col David Terry. When the Japan Air Defense Force was formed in April (?) 1992, 527th became part of the 43rd Air Division under Col. Charles Stark.

Bobby Rippy

Comments: My dad was a/2c. He was stationed at Fukaka and worked on an island 25 miles from there. It seems Col. David terry and Lt. Olen Taylor were his commanding officers. Dad enlisted in Kessler AFB June '52 and discharged Robins AFB in June '55. He also played ball for the "Robins Flyers". I have many photos to share with anyone interested. Additionally would like to find information about 4 medals he was authorized for, but never received.

Keywords: Friends: Whit-Kansas, Judd-Texas, Tank-Alabama, Meyer-St.Louis, Harn-California,Johnson-Ohio, Haldimand-unknown, Fredericks-unknown, Hendren-unknown, Donald-unknown, Woody-unknown, Kolb-unknown Barracks dog-Wabble

527th AC&W

Comments: Assigned Det #7 5/52, ADCC 9/52, Det #17 3/53 left for US 12/53. Air Police. Also TDY w/6160thAP's

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527th AC&W, Det. 17

Comments: Stationed on Mishima Island, an isolated USAF Radar Site, from 08-52 to 12-53.

Keywords: Nickname: Fujio

Det.3, 527th AC&W Shigonoshima

Comments: Was at Det.3 Sept.53 thru may 54. Worked in Tech Supply for a short while. Volunteered for Radar Operator and worked with a crew for about 6 months. Was later transferred to Det.15, Fukushima for about a year and then home.

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Saitozaki Air Base

Comments: Was stationed at Saitozaki Air Base with Detachment 3 of the 527th AC&W Gp in southern Kyushu, Japan. Our radar site was on a mountain in Shikanoshima. I was there from Oct 52 to Oct 54 Our call sign at one time was nutmeat.

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Itazuke AFB

Comments: I served in the 6160th. Air Base Wing located At Itazuke Air Force Base. I was with the 527 AC & W Group. Stationed with Detachment l7 on a small Island between Japan and Korea in l953-l954. The island was Mishima.

Worked as Radio operator, would like to make contact with anyone who served on this det.at any time.

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