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Entry: 81154 56TH STRATEGIC RECON SQDN	SEEKING INFO ABOUT MY DAD AND HIS CREW.
JEFF GREENE wrote on November 25, 2011 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My father, Capt. Joseph M. Greene, passed away 5 years ago and I grew up hearing so many stories about his USAF career. I am hoping to contact anyone who may have known him or who may have flown in his squadron. I have some pictures that date back to the Korean War period 51-52 that I would like to share. I also would appreciate anyone with photos or first hand knowledge of the squadron to contact me, jeffgreene4u@hotmail.com. The work you did, especially monitoring the Soviet atomic program, was one of the flash points during the cold war that most people know little about. I would like to document your experiences and possible write a book on the subject. Thank you all for your service. Keywords: WB-29, 56th Strategic Recon, Radiation, Secret

Entry: 79042 56TH STRATEGIC RECON SQDN	56TH STRAT RECON SQ
BILL COCHRAN SR. wrote on May 26, 2011 CITY AND STATE: GREAT MILLS MD UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN Comments: From Feb 53 to Jul 54-Other R/O's, Burr-Hodge-Jones- Ferris the CO. Flew filter msn's, Typhoons,Spcl msn;s. Would like any info on this Sq. Thank you. Keywords: Radio Opr section-Buzz Kilo---Buzz Delta

Entry: 78175 56TH STRATEGIC RECON SQDN	56TH WRS 1963-64 INSTRUMENT SHOP
TOM KELLY wrote on March 14, 2011 CITY AND STATE: POWAY CA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN Comments: Tom Kelly from 'Philly'. Worked in the instrument shop. Auto pilot and Compass systems. Hung with a lot of guys from Philly .... Corcoran, Juliano, Kelly ...... Recent events in Japan rekindled some fond memories 'growing up' (just out of High School) away from home. Keywords: 56th, instrument shop, 1963-64, Kelly, Philly, Autopilots and Compass Systems, 3.2 beer, Akadama

Entry: 77933 56TH STRATEGIC RECON SQDN	56TH WEATHER RECON 1960 62
MICHAEL MADISON wrote on February 20, 2011 CITY AND STATE: BENNINGTON VT UNIT: 56TH WEA. RECON SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN Comments: it seems so long ago, ican hardly remenber everthing. the typhoons we penetrated , guam taragy beach 14 hour flights north of hokiado circling in soviat bomb crud my girl friend in fussa. its all a memory now but it was important part of my life. i,m sure you all feel the same way. in oct. 62 i transfered the 55th at mccellen . we made round robins to hawaii, alaska, thule ,moron spain, tampa , for what i dont know. i was a dropsonde operator and never made one drop. a great experence. Keywords: wb50 56 weather recon

Entry: 71632 56TH STRATEGIC RECON SQDN	ROTATING EYEBALLS ASSOCIATION
NOLAN BARNETT wrote on September 14, 2009 CITY AND STATE: SPRING TX UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: ARMY VETERAN Comments: My father, Captain Vertnor N. Barnett, Navigator/Bobardier, was in 56th Strat Rcn and stationed at Misawa in 1951. I would like to learn more about this and specifically the "Rotating Eyeballs Association" he was inducted into. I have two other names: Capt. Segal and Lt. Ratner. There was some thing called a "Davis Cup". Any information sent would be appreciated. Keywords: Rotating Eyeballs Association Davis Cup Misawa Air Base Piloter

Entry: 71014 56TH STRATEGIC RECON SQDN	JIM CRIMMINS 56TH WRS 1956 - 58, YOKOTA AFB
JIM CRIMMINS wrote on July 25, 2009 CITY AND STATE: YARNELL AZ UNIT: 56TH WEATHER RECON SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN Comments: We served after the Korean War, however would like to hear from anyone who served at the time I did, expecially anyone in the Airborne Electronics Section. Keywords: 1956-58 56th WRS

Entry: 69807 56TH STRATEGIC RECON SQDN	EXPOSURE TO RADIO ACTIVE DUST
BERNARD (BERNIE) BYRNES wrote on April 9, 2009 CITY AND STATE: WESTWOOD MA UNIT: 56TH STRAT. RECON SQRDN ELECTRIC SHOP SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN Comments: I have been fighting cancer for quite a few years internal as well as external (skin). On the external I go to a dermatologist every three months and often less. Each time I have at least one cancer removed. On the internal I spent last summer Mondays thru Fridays for eight weeks having radiation. I have been fighting as well as others to get my problems rated by the VA. In our shop on the line we were the the ones that pulled the dust filters and compressed air samples, this without proper protection. The AF sent me the history of the flights that picked up samples If you were involved with this project June 53 I have important info for you. ThANKS bERNIE bYRNES Keywords: WX B29's

Entry: 64194 56TH STRATEGIC RECON SQDN	56TH STRAT RECON YOKOTA AFB 52/53
BERNARD (BERNIE) BYRNES wrote on February 6, 2008 CITY AND STATE: WESTWOOD MA UNIT: 56TH STRAT RECON WX RECON SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN Comments: Would like to hear from anyone who was involved with Special Operations: GUMSHOE, TOP HAT, BARKEEPER and CATALAN. Keywords: Life member Air Weather Recon Association

Entry: 59479 56TH STRATEGIC RECON SQDN	SERVED IN JAPAN FROM 1850-1953
ROBERT S. CRAWFORD wrote on January 5, 2007 CITY AND STATE: WYNNE AR UNIT: 512TH/56TH STRAT. RECON SQUADRON SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN Comments: We have a reunion of 54th, 56th and 57th members each year at different locations in the US. Many of us attend and enjoy the reunions. our next will be at Memphis in Sept 2007. (Actual date TBD) Mr, Frank Whitmire, Collyville, Texas is our organizer. More information will be provided any interested person by sending an E Mail. Keywords: I was a mdechanic and later Asst Crew Chief on Aircraft 4461893 from Mar 50 to July 52. Worked for MSgt. Marsh Thulin.

Entry: 56956 56TH STRATEGIC RECON SQDN	AWRO 56TH
DAYMOND HELTON wrote on May 3, 2006 CITY AND STATE: ROCKHOLDS KY UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN Comments: Hi: I lost my computer last year. Daymond E. Helton Retired USAF Major K-6 MAG 12 Weather Officer Fall of 1952-1953 I have a terrible memory. No names from the year at K-6. I have several pictures Keywords: WB 29 AWRO 1954-56

Entry: 56921 56TH STRATEGIC RECON SQDN	56TH RECON FLIGHT CREW MEMBER 1953-54
WALLACE (WALLY) MILLER wrote on April 30, 2006 CITY AND STATE: TAYLOR MI UNIT: 56TH STRATEGIC RECON SQD. SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN Comments: Keywords: Flew with Capt. Whittenberg and at times Teddy Downs Other Engrs were Msg/t's Hildebrandt, Harris, Saltikoff Boswood. Do you remember Les Pelto, James Anderson, and Tom Primrose from WB-29 #450? Please contact me if you are able.

Entry: 55157 56TH STRATEGIC RECON SQDN	WO JOHN A. DEERE, CPT CATALANO 1950
JOHN A. DEERE JR. wrote on January 13, 2006 CITY AND STATE: MATTHEWS NC UNIT: 56TH STRATEGIC RECON SQUADRON, YAKOTA, JAPAN SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My father WOJG John A. Deere, went over to Japan in April 1950 and was a weather observer flying in the nose of the B-29 (RB-50). On December 19, 1950, his plane lost #3 prop and almost had to ditch, but Captain Catalano managed to get the plane back to Yakota. Our family went over to Yakota in Oct. 1951 and and all returned to US in Dec. 1952. I have a red hard bound 62 page book on the 56th, described as a pictoral history on the 56th. It is loaded with pictures but unfortunately there are no names under the pictures. Keywords: 56th in Japan April'50- Dec'52

Entry: 53508 56TH STRATEGIC RECON SQDN	56TH STRAT RECON SQDN
ROBERT FLYNN wrote on October 9, 2005 CITY AND STATE: WATERLOO IA UNIT: 56TH STRAT RECON SQDN SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN Comments: Keywords: At Yokota AFB Japan, 1952-1954

Entry: 44394 56TH STRATEGIC RECON SQDN	1950-51-52 56TH, RECON, SCANNER
LONNIE DENNIS wrote on July 11, 2004 CITY AND STATE: WILMINGTON NC UNIT: 56TH STRAT. RECON. SQD. SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Any listing of Sqd. members and addresses would be welcome. Keywords: Looking for Richard "Fuzzy" Graham---From MI.

Entry: 44100 56TH STRATEGIC RECON SQDN	MEMBERS OF THE 56TH RECON SQD (1951 - 1954)
RICHARD THORP wrote on June 28, 2004 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Hello, I am looking for information and contacts from the 56th Recon Sqdrn for the time period my father, George Thorp, served : 1951 - 1954. Would also be interested in finding out where to aquire a unit patch for the Squadron. vry, Major Richard Thorp Keywords:

Entry: 34919 56TH STRATEGIC RECON SQDN	56TH RECON FROM 52-54
ALLEN WILEY wrote on June 17, 2003 CITY AND STATE: WARRENTON MO UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Would appreciate hearing from other crew members as I now belong to the CAF and a crew member on "Fifi" the only B-29 that is still flying and we tour during the summer months.We may be in your home town soon so come out and see us. Keywords: Flew as Right Scanner from Dec 1952 till May 1954

Entry: 14497 56TH STRATEGIC RECON SQDN	ANY INFO ON THE 56TH STRAT RECON
JACK FRIEND wrote on January 22, 2001 CITY AND STATE: JACKSON MI UNIT: 56TH STRAT RECON SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: 56TH STRAT RECON Keywords:

Entry: 14495 56TH STRATEGIC RECON SQDN	56TH STRAT RECON
JACK FRIEND wrote on January 22, 2001 CITY AND STATE: JACKSON MI UNIT: 56TH STRAT RECON SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Looking for individuals who served with the 56th STRAT RECON in 1951 -1952. Keywords:

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