I was at K16 & k8 June - Dec 1953

Comments: I went to Tachikawa Japan in the Spring of 1952 and was transferred to K16 in July of 1953 and then to K8 Kunsan in Sept.

I have some photos if you want them, my email is boneysr@gmail.com

Keywords: 5th Com, Art Case, Jimmie Rodgers, Airman Montgomery 5th Com, C124, C119, C47, C46, Combat Cargo, Yong Dong Po, Medevac

6127th Air Terminal Group

Comments: My grandfather, Patrick John Hope, or "John" was T/Sgt at 6127th Air Terminal Group. Looking for anyone that may have known him. Believed he was there early 50's.

Keywords: Patrick John Hope, T/Sgt

Friends of Jimmie Rodgers

Comments: Hello, My name is Michael Rodgers. My father is the singer who became popular in the late 1950's "Jimmie Rodgers". My dad served in Korea with the 6127 at the K16 airbase. He worked in the Air Terminal. I have been reading the first draft of my fathers life story this week and he mentions quite a few people (see keywords) and experiences that he had while serving there. One such experience was in August of 1954 when a group of North Koreans crossed the flight line and "hit" the chow hall killing a number of Air Force personel. I was wondering does anyone remember that incident? Does anyone remember my father being there and have any stories of him that you could share. Dad ended up winning a base talent contest and getting placed in Special Services and touring airbases with a show. He ended up in Nasville TN and began a recording career in 1957 with a song called "Honeycomb". I would love to learn more about his experinces there and his friends mentioned in the "keywords". Thanks so much and God Bless. Michael Rodgers

Keywords: Jimmie Rodgers, Tom Sisser, Jimmie Leboe,Chuck (Tash Evans, Crazy Glover, Big Marty Keegan,Alvarado,Macdonald,Oliver, Art Case, Major Swift (Swifty).

Designer of Minuteman Emblem

Comments: I recently found an article documenting the origin of the 6127th ATG's emblem. My Dad, Frank J. Schelling, was a 1st Lieutenant at the time he designed the emblem. He had flown many B-29 missions in WWII from Tinian in the Marianna Islands, and then was reactivated during the Korean War. I would post the photo of the emblem if it were possible.

Here's the text of the article:

The 6127th ATGp., an organization with a myriad jobs, has conceived a unit emblem which sizes up all of them in one picture. The emblem, shown in the picture above, was designed and drawn by 1st Lt. Frank J. Schelling, statistical services officer for the group.

They believe this emblem to be symbolic of the nature of their mission and portrayal of the group. It conveys a thought appropriate to the history and operation of the organization. From its origin until the present time the 6127th has displayed characteristics closely allied to those of the "minuteman". In the beginning it was unorganized and untrained and was manned by personnel from all parts of the theater. As time when on it gained knowledge through application, willingness, and hard work, making the best of available equipment. Many times they carried out the mission under adverse weather conditions. It was a case of starting from scratch and building a successful organization. 6127th detachments are now serving, as did many teams of minutemen serve in different parts of the country, under the command of one Headquarters. Their pledge is the same as that of the minutemen: "We are ready to take to the field at a minute's notice." These and many other similarities serve to justify the minuteman as being especially suitable for the trade mark. The letters alpha and omega, the first and last of the Greek alphabet, denote that the men of the 6127th are at the beginning and the end of the movement of all cargo, mail, and passengers. The chain represents the group operation: it forms strong links in the function of Combat Cargo movements. The chain also depicts thye unity of their many scattered detachments and liaison sections.

Keywords: Minuteman, emblem, insignia, design

I am writing a History of aerial ports for Air Mobility Command and need some information.

Comments: I am writing a History of Aerial Ports and am looking for copies of the booklets: Here Today - Gone Tomorrow and Supply From the Sky

Both were booklets from the 315th AD and printed in the 1950 to 1951 period of the Korean war.

Keywords: Booklets: Here Today - Gone Tomorrow Supply From the Sky

May 1954 - April 1955

Comments: Stationed in Yong Dong Po and later at Kimpo in 1954 and 1955. Please contact me through my daughter's email.

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6127th air terminal group tachikawa afb

Comments: tachikawa afb 52-56, passenger terminal and the 374th mtr vehicle squadon also work in the orderly room at 374th troop carrier group.

Keywords: uss gordon

Looking For Buddies (Korea 1952-1953)

Comments: Looking for my old Air Force Buddies, I worked in the Orderly Room at Det 14, 6127th ATG, K-16 Seoul, Korea, 1952-1953.......Would love to hear from you, its been a long, long time......Please contact.

Thanks

God Bless

Keywords: Nick name: Woody, personal buddies, Sgt Rockwell, Calif., Sgt Peterson, San Diego, Calif, Bennie Crespin, NM, Sgt Charlie Singleton, NY, Andy? Major MacNall, Kentucky.

Ralph Woodbury

Comments: Would like to hear from any of my old buddies, were all getting older now and I am 74, so my buddies would be the same age bracket...

Best Regards

Former: A/2C "Woody" Ralph Woodbury Det 16,? 6127thATG

Now living here in England with my wife. I am a retired Civil Engineer.

Keywords: I was at K-16, Seoul, Korea 1952-1953. Not sure about the detachment Number, either 16 or 27? I worked in the Orderly Room with Sgt Peterson, Major Maloney, sgt. Rockwell, Bennie Crespin,also Sgt. Charlie Singleton was in my barracks...and others.?? Went over on the USS Mann out of San francisco.

Looking for Others

Comments: Sgt.Wayland ? Ron Medor ? Sgt.Pet Petterson Hq Det.6127th

Keywords: Ashiya J-1 1952 Furst Det. At meoh afb Det#25 Then to K-16 Spase controll, Home& 2 APO Tenn---Larson Afb Det#1

Looking for Others

Comments: Sgt.Wayland ? Ron Medor ? Sgt.Pet Petterson Hq Det.6127th

Keywords: Ashiya J-1 1952 Furst Det. At meoh afb Det#25 Then to K-16 Spase controll, Home& 2 APO Tenn---Larson Afb Det#1

tagoons

Comments: Was NCOIC Space Controlat K2 and NCOIC of Det 6 at Itazuke during 53-54 and 54-56 another Kimchi vet from Korea. I enjoyed my tour and vagley recall the C-124 that crash mear our unit in 53or it could have 54

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About Itami Air Base

Comments: I would like to know about Itami Air Force Base,Japan in 50's. I am introducing my home town airport at the following my website. I am looking forward to having many comments of U.S. vets who were stationed Itami AFB.(now Itami AFB have returned to government and called Osaka Int'l airport.)

http://www2.osk.3web.ne.jp/~aranishi/itmbase2.htm

Keywords: Itami Air Base,Japan,Kobe,Osaka,Japan,Aranishi

K-16 Seoul City Airbase 1952-53

Comments: I noticed Arnold Siegel posted several notices here in 2000 but phone is wrong # now,I may have known him,have possible picture of him in album.My memory is a little fuzzy but if see a name I may recall the person.I am now 75 and live in Arizona.Would like to make contact with some of the old buddies from that area. Also remember Charlie Singleton from Taegu K-2.I was a Staff Sergeant in charge of the passenger service terminal K-16 and met many people I can't remember right offhand.

Keywords: Looking for Frank Van Vliet,Willian Tray,Hollis Tessmer,Edward White,Frank Yoder,Thomas Scanlon,Charlie Singleton or anyone there April 1952 thru April 1953

Comments: Forgot to mention the time spent in Korea....It was June 1951 to June 1952..Also spent time at K40 (Cheju-do)

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1973RD AACS SQD.

Comments: was a radio Operator (CW & Voice) and worked the D/F unit at K-9...in the 1973rd AACS Sqd. Now with the AACS Alumni Assoc. Also asking other AACS personnel, who aren't members to join the Alumni.. www.aacsalumni.com for information and the aacs link

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Looking for fellow airmen in Pusan Korea K1 & K9

Comments: I served in Pusan Korea in late 52 through Feb. 54. My MOS was 57150 crash/rescue. Looking for fellow airmen that served in my unit. Needing to find my unit, as I've lost this information. Remember the folowing...The Black Knights of Korea was stationed at this base. One story I remember is that an NCO on the base built a model B-29 and attempted to fly it on the runway by remote. It seemed to take off well, but as great as it went up, it came down even greater, demolishing the plane on contact. Hopefully someone else may remember this story too.

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Major Maloney

Comments: Looking for anyone who might have known Maj. Edward Maloney, who I think served as CO. of the 6127 Air Terminal Group in Korea. Probably a TDY from Ashiya, Japan. I'm his son and looking for information. Thanks

Keywords: Ashiya MAloney 6127 ATG

6127th Air Terminal Group

Comments: Worked the passenger terminal and cargo loading at K-2 from Dec. 1952 till May 1953 Belonged to a group of four guys called "The Grizzly Bears". The barracks had a Korean mascot, little boy named Jimmy. Our Supply Sgt. had a dog that liked to drink beer. We use to make labor runs into town going past the 25th Station Hospital. Strange the things you remember, let me know if you do.

Keywords: Major Criswell C.O.

K9 PUSAN 1952 - 1953

Comments: HELLO STILL LOOKING FOR ANY ONE THAT SERVED FROM 52 TO 53 AT K9 I WAS IN THE PASSENGER TERMINAL AND ON THE FLIGHT LINE LOADING AND UNLOADING AIR CRAFT YES C46 C47 C54 BOX CARS119 MY CO WAS CAPT PARRISH HAD TWO MORE OFFICERS BUTCANT REMENBER THERE NAMES IF U R INTRESTED WRITE ME THANKS GEORGE WILLIAMS

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PUSAN KOREA 6127TH ATG DET 4

Comments: HELLO WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM SOME ONE WHO WAS THERE BETWEEN MAY 52 AND MAY 53SAY THANKS AND LETS GO EAT LUNCH GEORGE

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maint hanger Miho ab 'till end of war

Comments: Etei I still sing. Where are the rest of the gang?

Keywords: Berry and Etei

MIHO & ITAMI AFBs

Comments: FIELD MAINTENANCE-B-26, C-47, TRANSIENT AIRCRAFT

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6127th Air Terminal Group - Minutemen

Comments: My husband came across a lighter that some of you may be familiar with. He thinks it might be from his late father, William Marsh Stief. It has the inscription "6127th Air Terminal Group" on one side and the inscription "Minutemen" with an emblem with the Alpha and Omega sign, a minuteman, a chain link and the words "Aggressive Service" on it. I (his son's wife) never knew him and am curious to see if anyone knew him or to hear more about the 6127th. My husband seems to think that his father would have been there in the 50's.

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LOOKING FOR 6127TH AIR TERMINAL GROUP

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K-47 at Chunchon June 1951 - May 1952

Comments: Would like to hear from anyone from the old outfit.

Keywords: Roy Timms, Lugar Lappan, Edge, Miles, Mason, Maj Massey. Home base was Ashiya, Japan. Spent time at Tachikawa, Japan. With Donald Loadman at Wonju, Korea in Jan-Feb 1951. Returned to ZI in May 1952.

Thanks to the Vets who preceeded me

Comments: Got there in June 72 and hated the first six weeks I was there. Then somehow got drafted to the Security Police (Army) against the advisement of my platoon sergeant, SSG Stan Ladwig. Came back nine months later. Then I reenlisted and exteded...met first wife there too. I remember the cold weeks in Wonju with Sgt. Joe "Kimchi Fat" Davis. Slept in the switch board van...it was at least warm even if uncomfortable. During the fuel crisis.

Keywords: 304th Silly Battalion

combat cargo

Comments: looking for others who served combat cargo and 6127th A,T.G. Theres got to be someone out there????/

Keywords: k-29 k27 k-14 k-13 k-2 k-9 july 1950 june 1951

July 50 - June 51

Comments: getting older and looking for guys who know me.

Keywords: korea july 1950-june 1951would like to hear from anyone same time period army marines etc.

6127th ATG 1952-54 Ashiya Japan Hqds

Comments: In and out of Korea and Japan from Personnel Hqds, played base football for Ashiya. Had a beer or two at Green Lantern and other Ashiya landmarks, survived Ashiya MIG Alley and other campaigns and am still here, and am trying to figure out why. Any clues? Life member of VFW and Am Legion, as well as, member of Korean War Veterans of America and Local Chapter of Central Kentucky, mata aimashoo.

Keywords: Flew to all detachments in Korea and Japan as pay-roll guard from May 1952 to May 1956, 6127th became 7th Aerial Port Sqd.

6127th ATG 1952-54 Ashiya Japan Hqds

Comments: In and out of Korea and Japan from Personnel Hqds, played base football for Ashiya. Had a beer or two at Green Lantern and other Ashiya landmarks, survived Ashiya MIG Alley and other campaigns and am still here, and am trying to figure out why. Any clues?

Keywords: Flew to all detachments in Korea and Japan as pay-roll guard from May 1952 to May 1956, 6127th became 7th Aerial Port Sqd.

Kangnung 52-53

Comments: Iwas in Kangnung in 52-53 in the aircraft maintenance. I am the only one left?!

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Stationed at K-18 Kangnung Korea 52-53

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Korea 1951 and Japan '52,'53

Comments: Former commander in Korea was Capt. Edw. F. Lewis Some buddies I remember: Moffett, Salazar,

Keywords: 6127th, Detachment #9, Suwon,Korea. Then to 6127th in Ashiya, Japan, Then to 6127th in Tsuwiki, Japan

DETACHMENT 25 MIHO AFB JAPAN

Comments: I am looking of my old buddy Thomas G. Spears. Originaly from outside of Chicago. In the AF 1953 to 1955

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July 1950

Comments: would like to hear from anyone who might have served with or near me.s/sgt kenneth kerns

Keywords: july 1950=june 1951.k-9 k-2 k-27 k-29 k-14 k-13,j-21 june1951 feb 1952. 6127th air terminal gp

Looking for old buddies

Comments: I am wondering if there is way of contacting old buddies who were with the 6127th air terminal group stationed at K-9 Korea in 53-54. I am writing a book and would like to make contact with others who were at K-9.

Keywords: K-9 (Pusan, Korea Air Base: 1953-54) Looking for Paul Simpson, O'Niel, Leslie Carlson, Tiny Palaci.

RE: FREDDIE PADGETT

Comments: My brother Fred Padgett was killed 6 miles south of Chongju, korea on Jan. 5, l95l. He was a passagener on a truck which was crossing a bridge when the flooring gave way, causing the vehicle to plunge into a deep ravine. If their is anyone out their who knew my brother please e-mail me at JLH9616@aol.com. He was good friends with a guy name Joe, that is all I know. I have a couple of pictures of fred with a couple of guys and Joe. Just wanted to talk with someone, anyone who knew my brother. thanks and God Bless for all the guys that made it back.

Jan Hoelker St. Louis, Mo.

Keywords: Fred was a member of the Air Force 6127 Air Terminal Unit, on special duty with the Far East Air Force Combat Cargo Command.

PFC Fred E. Padgett

Comments: my brother Fred E. Padgett was killed at kimpo air force base in korea on jan. 5, l95l. he took his training from lackland afb in texas, and then he came home on leave, then went to kessler afb for training for a radio operator. if anyone who is still alive thru all that horrible war, that knew my brother please e-mail me or call me collect. I would love to talk to anyone who might have known him. I was only 12 when he was killed, and now I am 62. My sisters and myself have been doing research, we just now got his casualty papers. please get in touch with me if you knew Freddie. thanks and god bless all you veterans that made it back in one piece.

Jan Hoelker

Keywords: fred was called freddie by his family. he was serving on a special duty with the far east air force, combat cargo command in korea.

korea,japan 1950-1951

Comments: please contact. i'm going nutz trying to recall events of convoy k-9 to taegue jan 3,4, 1951.thank you , t/sgt j.williams

Keywords: tiny bahamondes, t.m.hill,j.p.majewski,don delauder,c.a.heaurex, kimpo,japan. 1950 1952

Detachment #17 - Itami Air Base

Comments: I was at Itami Air Base from May 1952 to May 1953. I was then reassigned to the 801st Medical Air Evac Squadron at Tachikawa AFB. While assigned to the 801st I was assigned to the following locations: K-2 Tague, K-16 Seoul, and K-55 Osan. I am interested in making contact with former members of the 6127th and 801st.

Looking for the following members: Wenzel Frank MINN, Robert Briles IND, Robert Rydell NEB, James Boyle WA, James Wyche FLA, Sheldon Gornstein RI, Robert Burke WY, Dan Copenski NJ, Elmer Wright NY, Robert Karr NY. The above were stationed at Itami Air Base during 1952, 53, and 54.

Itami had a great Airmen's NCO Club. The town outside the main gate was an exciting experience. Remember in particular the following clubs/bars: The New Yorker,Chicago, Pacific, Coconut, Ginza, Bolero, Blackout, Cherry, Harem, and Four Aces.

This was a great assignment. I remember in particular the NCO Club with both American and Japanese entertainment. Great club with slot machines and restaurant. Steak dinner $1.00. The town outside the base was called several different names: The Hill, The Strip and Hot Rocks were the more popular. I remember some of the club names. The Harem, The Itami, The New Yorker. The Stork Club, The Bolero, The Pacific, The Coconut, The Ginza and The Cherry to name a few.

Keywords: Combat Cargo - C-46s, C-119s, C-47s, C-54s Ashyia AFB, Itami AB, Tachikawa AFB Wenzel Frank-Minn. Robert Briles-Ind. James Boyle-WA. Robert Karr-NY. Robert Rydell-NEB.

1952 to 1953 6127ATG

Comments: 6127 ATG

Keywords: 1952 to 1953 6127ATG

Here Today - Gone Tomorrow

Comments: Looking for information on the training teams that developed "Here Today - Gone Tomorrow" and provided airlift planning training and support during the war.

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find albert landry, t.m.hill

Comments: 6127TH AIR TERM GROUP

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LOOKING FOR OTHER MEMBERS

Comments: 6127 ATG

Keywords: bklyndodgers@arnoldsmail.com

6127th Air Terminal Gp

Comments: 6127th air terminal gp/315th air div [combat cargo]from aug'50 to june 51/anybody who served in these units.c-54;s c-46;s c-119;sand c-47;s and flew into korea.come on theres got to be somebody out there!!!!!!! S/SGT K.W. KERNS

Keywords: k-2tague/k-9 pusan/k-27 pyong yang/k-29 sinanju n/k k-14 kimpo/k-13 suwon--j-21 nagoya japan