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| Current Message 25 - March 1, 2005 |
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Entry: 49291
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Pheasant Hunting!!Radar Hill and Romeo |
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Chuck Smith wrote on 2005-03-01 15:19:29.0
Comments: Laughed at earlier post about pheasant hunting...Special Services got a couple pump shot guns and we were having a ball hunting pheasants...until an Army GI told us our favorite hunting grounds was an old mine field. I don't know if that was true, but it sure cut down our hunting. Was radio operator there in '52-53.
Keywords: Radar Hill and Romeo
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| Current Message 26 - March 1, 2005 |
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Entry: 49290
607th Air Control and Warning Sqdn |
Just Looking! |
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Chuck Smith wrote on 2005-03-01 14:40:04.0
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| Current Message 27 - February 7, 2005 |
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Entry: 48771
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looking for old friends |
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John Phelps wrote on 2005-02-07 20:21:40.0
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| Current Message 28 - December 15, 2004 |
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Entry: 47532
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merry christmas & happynew year |
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Phil Pantuso wrote on 2004-12-15 20:53:01.0
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| Current Message 29 - November 13, 2004 |
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Entry: 46844
607th Air Control and Warning Sqdn |
looking for |
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ERNEST (ERNIE) Boer wrote on 2004-11-13 15:06:18.0
Comments: Looking for 607th Radar maint people between 1953-1954
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| Current Message 30 - November 11, 2004 |
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Entry: 46795
607th Air Control and Warning Sqdn |
LOOKING FOR GUYS WHO LIVED IN TENT # 41 JAN 54 TO JAN 55 VIRGIL MORSE, ROBERT CHENWETH,ALDEN NOREM |
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Ed Skoog wrote on 2004-11-11 16:13:29.0
Comments: Looking for Airmen who lived in tent # 41 From Jan 1954 to Jan 1955 and anyone with a a 30450 AFSC at the 607th at that time. And anyone who I shared a beer with me on beer night. Bring back the 10 cent beer!!
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| Current Message 31 - November 3, 2004 |
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Entry: 46641
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ERNEST (ERNIE) Boer wrote on 2004-11-03 14:40:50.0
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| Current Message 32 - November 3, 2004 |
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Entry: 46633
607th Air Control and Warning Sqdn |
radar maint |
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ERNEST (ERNIE) Boer wrote on 2004-11-03 09:40:20.0
Comments: I was in the 607th from 53-54.In my tent we had Willie Olmsted,John Kasha Chuck Hammond Alan Mowbray and Thayer. Anyb0dy around
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| Current Message 33 - May 28, 2004 |
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Entry: 43299
607th Air Control and Warning Sqdn |
Hello from Jack and Bama |
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Jack Gellos wrote on 2004-05-28 18:24:52.0
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Keywords: We are both alive
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| Current Message 34 - May 22, 2004 |
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Entry: 43206
607th Air Control and Warning Sqdn |
Hillbilly/Gundeck 52-53 |
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Joseph Mulligan wrote on 2004-05-22 12:58:01.0
Comments: Comments: Getting ready to visit the WWII Memorial in Wash D.C.in June 2004, I found this great Korea website again. But like many of us, my memory wont lock-on without great input like you provided.
My recollection, like yours, is of the outfit with codenames like Gundeck and Hillbilly, and our detachment was just a few hundred yds from the Imjin River bridge, the 38th Parallel, and THE major MASH unit from TV fame (the 8055th) where we went to movies regularly.We were a couple miles from the DMZ on the main route 1(?) north from Seoul. Only names I remember is Mr Rose , who regularly was controller, Dick Stanisch, and medic Doc Newell. I remember often being shot at during No. Korean infiltration on the Imjin R. and the daily incoming MASH helicopters from the front sometimes with bleeding arms showing a few feet above us as they headed for the hospital just as the TV show portrayed.
I recall when, radar-watching a B-29 run with a Korean tailgunner, in mid-mission over Pyongyang he heard a Mayday and bailed out alone. We followed his flight on radar best we could and notified his hq. He later made his way thru the lines safely. Also remembering , during the rainy season in '52 , that No Korean infiltrators were coming down the Imjin on logs etc, and our Army guards were posted on the Imjin bridge potshotting them. We were shot at by them while scouting the nearby hills. Going all the way to Tong du Chon y to midnite Mass at Christmas with visiting Cardinal Spellman.
These ring any bells? Where can I get more data on outfits like ours and other guys? Thanks for bringing back great memories.
Joe Mulligan A1C Radar maint. '51 to '55, now retired and a Horsham PA freelance writer
Keywords: 8055 MASH Unit, codenames Gundeck and Hillbilly.
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| Current Message 35 - May 13, 2004 |
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Entry: 43016
607th Air Control and Warning Sqdn |
K-6, 6123rd AC&W SQD 58-59 |
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James (Jim) Prato wrote on 2004-05-13 11:26:10.0
Comments: I served as radar operator (27350 or 27650)and crew chief on "the hill" from Fall of 58 until Fall of 59. I was there when the 6123rd phased out and we becam a detchment to the 6146th AFAG. I was a "jeep" SSgt at that time (just barely 21), and had to learn the "hard way" how to manage people. I retired from the AF in 1978.
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| Current Message 36 - May 3, 2004 |
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Entry: 42801
607th Air Control and Warning Sqdn |
Charlie Crew Dec 1955 - Nov 1956 |
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James (Jim) Sellars wrote on 2004-05-03 22:00:37.0
Comments: I served in the 607th AC&W as a radio operator and crew chief in Communications on the hill in '55 and '56. I remember well the poker games at the hut and the model airplanes that we built and flew. I also drove the truck up the hill sometimes for the crew. I'd like to hear from people I served with namely, Kasiek, Dupree, Sanders, Goode, and Morgan.
Jim Sellars
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| Current Message 37 - April 9, 2004 |
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Entry: 42214
607th Air Control and Warning Sqdn |
1949-52 |
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W.T. Barnett wrote on 2004-04-09 12:30:07.0
Comments: just stumbled on to this site, and I am in awe of what you are all doing.
I was assigned to the 607th AC&W Sq. in the summer of 1949, when it was stationed at Turner AFB, Ga. Served with that unit and its satellites units from that time to April 1952, when the original personal rotated back to the States.
I was assigned to the communications section.
It would be a delight to find, hear from, and/or to provide any historical information that I might add to the web site.
W. T. Barnett
More: Thanks for the rapid reply about the squadron. We initially were sent TDY to the Far East.
After being there for about six months, all were made PCS.(God haven't used all these initials in long time)
Comm Section had a small group that was sent ahead. They were thrown into Forward Air Control jeep teams. We had those going all the time we were over there.
I would be more than happy to try and supply what little historical information about the Squadron I can.
I often think about the fellows that served, and of course, wonder what happened to them. As stated, I spent about two years with the unit. Started as PFC, and ended up S/Sgt.
Keywords: 1999 Message found and entered
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| Current Message 38 - April 9, 2004 |
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Entry: 42213
607th Air Control and Warning Sqdn |
1949-52 |
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W.T. Barnett wrote on 2004-04-09 12:27:58.0
Comments: just stumbled on to this site, and I am in awe of what you are all doing.
I was assigned to the 607th AC&W Sq. in the summer of 1949, when it was stationed at Turner AFB, Ga. Served with that unit and its satellites units from that time to April 1952, when the original personal rotated back to the States.
I was assigned to the communications section.
It would be a delight to find, hear from, and/or to provide any historical information that I might add to the web site.
W. T. Barnett
Keywords: 1999 Message found and entered
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| Current Message 39 - February 26, 2004 |
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Entry: 41290
607th Air Control and Warning Sqdn |
WHERE IS BOB MORRIS OF CONNELSVILLE |
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Chuck Allen wrote on 2004-02-26 19:54:41.0
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| Current Message 40 - January 11, 2004 |
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Entry: 39892
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607th AC&W Radar Maint. 53-54 |
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Gerald Smith wrote on 2004-01-11 00:14:59.0
Comments: Just looking to see if any of the 607th radar maintenance crew from 53-54 are still around and interested in communicating. I have looked for a few people but without success. My bunk mate was Willy Ouzts and served with Jim Single, Joe Sordi, Dewey Senecal, Alan Mowbray among others. I saw an entry from Alan Mowbray from a year ago but have not had any response from him. I have seen some references to a reunion but nothing very specific. Any feedback would be welcome.
Keywords: Willie Ouzts, K6, 53-54, radar maint.
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| Current Message 41 - December 12, 2003 |
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Entry: 39116
607th Air Control and Warning Sqdn |
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Jack Lee wrote on 2003-12-12 15:42:05.0
Comments: re: my previous post, time I was stationed @ k-6 should read Jul 57 to jun 58.
Keywords: 607th change to 6123rd AC&W
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| Current Message 42 - December 12, 2003 |
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Entry: 39114
607th Air Control and Warning Sqdn |
607th change to 6123rd AC&W |
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Jack Lee wrote on 2003-12-12 15:35:09.0
Comments: I was stationed at K-6 from Jul 59 to Jun 58 during that period the Squardon designation was changed from 607th AC&W to the 6123rd AC&W. Also durning that time the Army took over operations of K-6 from the Air Force leaving only the communication and radar station on "the hill" to be operated by Air Force personel.
Keywords: 607th AC&W, 6123rd AC&W
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| Current Message 43 - December 4, 2003 |
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Entry: 38931
607th Air Control and Warning Sqdn |
6132/6123rd AC&W |
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Frank Gallardo wrote on 2003-12-04 08:20:01.0
Comments: I have noticed several references to the 6132d. Who or what were they. I arrived at K-6, Pyong-Taek in Aug 0f 1958, and stayed until Jul of 1959, when the ROKAF took over operations. The unit I was assigned to was the only Air Force unit on an otherwise Army post, and it was called the 6123rd Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron. I still have copies of orders/PAM's, etc with the squadron letterhead. Just nit-picking, sorry
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| Current Message 44 - October 29, 2003 |
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Entry: 37887
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Tom Rousseau wrote on 2003-10-29 19:52:14.0
Comments: I have a squadron yearbook from '53-'54. Also have pictures from that timeframe.
Keywords: 607th AC&W squadron from 1953-54.
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| Current Message 45 - September 24, 2003 |
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Entry: 37135
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607th AC&W web site |
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John Beach wrote on 2003-09-24 13:52:37.0
Comments: I have started an unofficial web site on the 607th AC&W Korea 1090-1953 at:::: http://home.comcast.net/~skipbeach/wsb/index.html and would like to have any photos or comments, names and dates of service with the 607th.
Keywords: 607 AC&W Sq. Korean war years
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| Current Message 46 - July 13, 2003 |
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Entry: 35461
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Cecil Eaton wrote on 2003-07-13 08:41:42.0
Comments: Would like to hear from these buddies from 607th AC&W sqdn. who served in Korea from 1950-1952. Jay T. Cox from Oklahoma, Wayne Ritterspaw from Uppers Sandusky, Ohio, Barney Oldfield from California or Tom Kanz from PA. Please contact Cecil Eaton in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. C EATO @aol.com
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| Current Message 47 - July 12, 2003 |
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Entry: 35455
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Looking for buddies from 607th AC&W Sqdn in Korea in 1950-1952 |
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Cecil Eaton wrote on 2003-07-12 20:30:53.0
Comments: Looking for anyone in the 607th AC&W sqd. in Korea in 1950, 1951 or 1952. Please email me at C EATO@aol.com. Would like to hear what happened to my air force buddies. Would like any information on reunions. Cecil
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| Current Message 48 - July 6, 2003 |
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Entry: 35316
607th Air Control and Warning Sqdn |
Power Crew 4/53 |
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WILLIAM O. Moore wrote on 2003-07-06 18:56:18.0
Comments: Served in Korea from April 1953 to February 1954.with the 607th AC&W SQN. as part of the Power crew. Served at sights 35 miles north of Seol and 30 miles south of seol at K-6.
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| Current Message 49 - July 6, 2003 |
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Entry: 35315
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revise, k6 from dec 1955 to nov1956. |
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Roy Burkhart wrote on 2003-07-06 18:44:54.0
Comments: i still remember my good friends, Speaks, Collier, Colwell Barlowe, Davis, Domingues And many others.I was on Dog crew.
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Intercept controller
On Sun, 18 May 1997
Joel Coffey wrote:
5940 SW Riveridge Lane
Portland, OR 97201
Telephone: 503 241-5462
Fax: 503 241-8315
Served @ K-6 O7/54 to 06/55 w/607th AC&W Sqdrn. part of
502nd Tac. Cont. Grp. 5th A.F. Intercept controller.
GCI controllers
On Tue, 14 Oct 1997
Bob Barrus richbarrus@msn.com wrote:
49 Briar Hollow #2101
Houston,TX 77027
phone: 713 599 1966
fax: 713 599 1944
datein: 9/52 dateout: 8/54
Been looking for GCI controllers who were in Korea '53 to' 54.
Have found three and news of one deceased.
I even learned that my squadron (607th AC&W) was on a mountain called
Kuksa-bong!
History wanted
On Tue, 20 Jan 1998
Ellwood Carlson Email address wrote:
373 East 2450 South
Bountiful, UT 84010
Telephone: 1-801-295 0795
I am interested in finding the history of the 607 AC&W Squadron located
30 miles north of Seoul near Ch'orwon. I was there durring the 1952
campain.
We picked up two Korean infants about 8 years of age and kept them under
our wing. I would realy like to know whst ever happened to them also
any info about the 607 AC&W. It was part of the 502 tac group
E mail to Hoeman2888@Aol.com
Radar Mechanic
On Wed, 10 Dec 1997
JBeach7068 Email address wrote:
I was stationed with the 607th from Oct 52- Apr 53 as a radar mechanic
and am seeking a history of the 607th in Korea. Is there one that is
available, if so, how is it obtained?
I was there from Oct 52 to Apr 53 when I was injured in a 6X when it
went down the side of the mount. & I got to go home early.
John L Beach
email----jbeach7068@aol.com
phone---850-763-9718
mail---John Beach
1058 W 11th Court
Panama City, Fl 32401
Air Police
On Sun, 26 Apr 1998
John M. Quinn wrote:
P.O.Box 854l
Calabasas, CA 91372
I served with U.S.Air Force AC&W Units (607 and 6132) from Albany GA,
Turner AFB. We arrived in Oct '50. Went from Pusan to Pyongyang, some
guys went up as far as Yalu.
After most forces had evacuated from the North, we were one of the last
to leave Pyongyang. I drove a 6X6, with radio van and trailer into
Seoul. It took about 24 hours, because of 'road-blocks' and slippery
mountain roads.
Spent some time on a mountain in Taegu (radar comm site) and another
mountain site near Kangnung. Left Korea in April l952. My job was first
Air Police and then mostly power unit operator for electric supply.
Stars and Stripes
Just a tad of info about the type of work that we did in the 607---
The article is from the Stars & Stripes dated 26 April 53.
'Unconscious' Pilot Bombs Controller Guides, Saves Blacked-Out Flier
With Fifth Air Force, Apr 26 (Pac S&S)
---First Lt. Richard L. Spaulding fell into a twilight sleep while
flying his Thunderjet fighter-bomber over North Korea recently and woke
up an hour later to find the aircraft nearly shaken apart, although it
landed safely.
"It was as though I were in a dream," said Spaulding. His oxygen
equipment was discovered to be faulty. When as Air Force ground
controller, Capt. Clarence H Bell, saw the plane out of control on his
radar screen, he guided the blacked-out pilot to a target area where
the bombs were dropped and then to a landing field. Spaulding does not
remember releasing the bombs.
The ground controller, who is credited with saving the pilot and the
plane, said, "I had him just north of our nearest air base, in a
position that would have made a perfect bomb run, when he suddenly
asked me if he had released his bombs yet."
"I almost jumped off the mountain. I could just see that air base
after a couple of 1,000 pounders exploded in the center of it."
The dazed pilot had to be coaxed all the way by Bell as if he were
hypnotized.
He said later he could remember only that the plane was shaking. "I
remember the plane vibrating with an awful violence. I was convinced
that it was exploding.
Spaulding refused to land at the first field. Bell then led him to
another air base and guided him down to a perfect landing.
-----End of article--We looked out after your dad and the others
under our supervision closely. As well as telling them where to go and
what to do once they got there. This happened while I was on duty at
the site in charge of radar maint.
Hope you enjoyed it. Tell your Dad Hi for me.
Skip Beach JBeach7068@aol.com
Radar Hill 52-53
From: Leonard Holden
Sent: Saturday, May 01, 1999 4:53 AM
Subject: Leonard Holden, 1952-53
I was in the 607th as a radar operator from Oct. 1952 until Sept. 1953.
Spent many hours on radar hill. I recall our call sign was Romeo. We
were controllers of most front line air support missions as well as
keeping tract of bombing missions in the north. Radar mountain was close
to the 38th parallel and not far from the front lines during my stay
there.
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