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| Current Message 1 - September 27, 2009 |
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Entry: 71780
548th Recon Technical Sqdn |
548th Recon. Tech. Sq. |
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James Hultman wrote on 2009-09-27 22:17:00.0
Comments: I, too, darkened those doors behind you more than a thousand times in my 2.5 years assigned to this squadron - from 2/51 -7/53. I participated in processing film from the 91st and the 98th Bomb Gp. Not only from B-29s but from RB-45s too. Then later, processing gun camera film from Korea, and making composite movies of them monthly. Also assisted in the ECM program when it was in its infancy, taking photos of radar screens in the B-29s. I have several pics of Yokota and its environs, but don't know how to post them. Had the privilege of having had several special assignments.
Keywords: Photographer
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| Current Message 2 - August 22, 2009 |
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Entry: 71363
548th Recon Technical Sqdn |
Far East Air Force |
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Robert Calzada wrote on 2009-08-22 07:21:37.0
Comments: My dad served in the Korean War. Staff Sergeant John Calzada separated from the Air Force on November 13, 1950. His unit was the 6th Photomapping Tech. Squadron in the Far East Air Force that was later designated the 548th Recon. Tech. Squadron. I would like to know more about this unit. Does anyone know about this unit?
Keywords: Far East Air Force
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| Current Message 3 - February 25, 2009 |
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Entry: 69275
548th Recon Technical Sqdn |
Unit Awards During Vietnam War |
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Christopher Knowles wrote on 2009-02-25 09:37:54.0
Comments: Can anyone tell me what unit awards the 548th was awarded during the Vietnam War, especially between the dates September 1, 1971 and August 31, 1973? I need that information to file a complaint about unlawful termination of a Vietnam Era Veteran. I understand the definition of a "Vietnam Era Veteran" has changed and I need to find out if I qualify.
Keywords: Vietnam Compass Link Linebacker
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| Current Message 4 - September 21, 2008 |
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Entry: 67282
548th Recon Technical Sqdn |
remember |
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john raymond wrote on 2008-09-21 22:56:00.0
Comments: in 548 recon tech sq "55"-"57"
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| Current Message 5 - June 10, 2008 |
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Entry: 66009
548th Recon Technical Sqdn |
S/Sgt |
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John Decker wrote on 2008-06-10 22:12:55.0
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| Current Message 6 - November 5, 2007 |
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Entry: 62857
548th Recon Technical Sqdn |
COMPASS LINK at 548th at Hickam |
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Christopher Knowles wrote on 2007-11-05 13:44:45.0
Comments: From September 1971 until August 1973 I was stationed at the 548th at Hickam as a Staff Sergeant Photogrammetric Cartographic Analyst (22150). During the mining of Haiphong harbor (a mission codenamed "Pocket Change" by President Nixon) we received daily reconnaissance photos bounced off the Compass Link satellite from Ubon Royal Thai Air Force Base, redid the target overlays, and bounced them back to Ubon in time for the morning briefings before the next days sorties. I'd be interested in hearing from anyone on either ends of those transmissions.
Keywords: compass link hickam
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| Current Message 7 - April 17, 2007 |
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Entry: 60703
548th Recon Technical Sqdn |
548th Recon.Tech |
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Don Hook wrote on 2007-04-17 14:57:21.0
Comments: Still remember pulling those 24-hour pushes to feed those photos to the PI guys. Lots of memories of a great outfit and some great guys.
Keywords: NCOIC, Still Photo Lab. Special Projects-color lab 1950 to 1953
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| Current Message 8 - September 22, 2006 |
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Entry: 58982
548th Recon Technical Sqdn |
Served from 54.02.12 until 57.11.17 |
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Charles Elledge wrote on 2006-09-22 14:54:05.0
Comments:
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| Current Message 9 - July 18, 2000 |
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Entry: 10432
548th Recon Technical Sqdn |
LOOKING FOR MEMBERS OF 548 ECM STAFF |
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JAMES LANDRUM wrote on 2000-07-18 12:31:20.0
Comments: I.M LOOK FOR MEMBERS OF THE 548TH ELECTOROIC SQUA
Keywords: I'M LOOKING FOR MEMBERS OF THE 548TH ELECTRONIC RECON SQUADRON AND THE B 29 CREWS WE WORKED WITH DURING 1952 AT YOKOTA AFB. I HAVE RARE PICTURES OF THE STAFF MEMBERS, AND ALSO PICTURES OF THE BASES,B29S,AREA, HIGH SCHOOL WHERE JOHN ESTEP AND I TAUGHT.JOHN IS FROM CALIFORNIA.
LOOKING FOR JOHN ESTEP WHO CUT ORDERS AT HEADQUARTERS(98TH)HENRY SHAW--WE WENT TO INTELLIGENCE SCHOOL TOGETHER AND WERE AT YOKOTA TOGETHER,AL LAZAR,CAPT SMITH,AND OTHERS. PLEASE CONTACT ME AT MY EMAIL ADDRESS.
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548th Reconnaisance Technical Squadron
Courtesy: JAMES LANDRUM Email address
Sent: Wednesday, March 31, 2004
Here attached is the only photo I have ever seen of the front of the
548th Photo lab where all recon photos taken by the 91st and 98 B29
Wings where processed. Targets for the next night's bombing were selected
here.
This attached photo was taken using my camera and it is James Landrum
standing in front of the 548th Photo lab.
The "Top Secret" 548th was located in a building next to the photo lab
site (I have many photos but have never published them) of this building.
In that Intelligence building we debriefed the crews of the 91st Wing
after a recon mission and sent the reports to a multitude of Military
Units inlcuding FEAF,and Washington DC. (see book: I Remember Korea
(Landrum's Story).
The Top Secret Intelligence recon work of the 548th was limited to few
knowing what we were doing.
DISGUINISHED PRESIDENTAL UNIT CITATION (AF)
USAF OUTSTANDING UNIT AWARDS
For those serving with the 548th RTS between these dates
27 June 1950 to 10 Apr 1951
11 Apr 1951 to 26 Nov 1954
14 Oct 1954 to 20 June 1956
13 Jan 1968 to March 1968
Backgroun
From: JAMES LANDRUM Email address
Sent: Monday, March 25, 2002 9:40 AM
Subject: NewUnit/ 548th Reconnaisance Technical Squadron THESE AWARDS FOR 548TH
Ted,This unit needs to be added to the list of those Squadrons serving at
Yokota Air Force Base during the Korean War. This is official USAF history
from Maxwell AFB,Alabama sent to me:
548th Reconnaisance Technical Squadron
....the 548 Reconnaisance Technical Squadron was, "Constitued the 6th Photo
Tecnical Squadron on 20 November 1943. Activated on 01 December in 1943,
it was designiated the 548th Reconnaisance Technical Squadron on 07 January 1950
through 8 March 1960,when it was discontinued on that date.
On 08 October 1965 it was organized again and redisignated the
548th Reconnaissance Technical Group on 91 Oct 1967."
During the Korean War the 548 was a "Top Secret" Squadron located at Yokota
Air Foce Bases,Japan working under the 91SRS and with the 98th Bomb Wing.
Squadron photos taken by James Landrum,former USAF Intelligence taken in 1952
are available from James Landrum, at jasland@msn.com
Also YAFB photo are available by viewing the following web site in memory of the
B 29 crew shot down from Yokota Air Force Base in November 1952:
Myron Sestak
Or view some of Yokota AFB Photos:
Yokota AFB
Regards,
James Landrum
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