Current Message 25 - January 25, 2001

Entry: 14577 6147th Tactical Control Group	45TH TAC RECON & 6147TH TAC RECON GROUP
Harold Ingraham wrote on 2001-01-25 19:08:35.0 Comments: Real nice program Keep it up Keywords: From 4th Dec. 50 to 8th Ja n 53 45th Tac & 6147tgh Tac Group

Current Message 26 - November 3, 2000

Entry: 12717 6147th Tactical Control Group	The family would like information regarding our brother, 2nd LT. Charles P. Wenzl KIA Aug 22, 1950.
Kathleen Snider wrote on 2000-11-03 21:50:12.0 Comments: On our original message in July 2000, I failed to put the entire email address. We had recently changed servers, so I have lost contact with some how had been trying to help us. The local newspaper is wanting to do an article about our brother, Charles P. Wenzl. I was a teenager at the time of his death and do not recall all of the information. We would appreciate hearing from someone who would have known him. Thank you. Sincerely, Kathleen Keywords:

Current Message 27 - October 4, 2000

Entry: 12146 6147th Tactical Control Group	A1C William(Bill) St.peter
George ST. PETER wrote on 2000-10-04 19:28:23.0 Comments: My father William St.Peter was with the "mosquitoes" during the korean conflict. I'd like to contact an service men who served my dad. I have a few photos of him "in action" clearing aircraft for bombing runs. Keywords:

Current Message 28 - September 5, 2000

Entry: 11525 6147th Tactical Control Group	6146 AFAG SEOUL
Robert Green wrote on 2000-09-05 20:18:16.0 Comments: 6146 AFAG SEOUL Keywords:

Current Message 29 - September 3, 2000

Entry: 11456 6147th Tactical Control Group	GLOBEMASTER 124 - June 18 1953
RAYMOND (RAY) Sestak wrote on 2000-09-03 12:18:05.0 Comments: The American Battle Monuments Commission in Arlington, VA is looking for names and photos of US armed forces personnel who were casualties of the Korean War AND also for what is termed "non-hostile deaths" no matter where the death of the individual occurred. One of our members, Bob Hall, Jr., of Scotia, NY came across a newspaper article about the Globemaster crash in which was named one of the passengers who was a casualty. In checking the ABMC web site we discovered that they did not have the name or a photo on record. We supplied them with a photo and information on the casualty. I came across the names of other passengers on the plane. The ABMC site does not have their names either. Is there a central place which has the names, ranks, home towns, etc. of the US military passengers aboard the plane when it crashed? ken page, troy, ny Keywords:

Current Message 30 - August 19, 2000

Entry: 11140 6147th Tactical Control Group	67th M.V.S.
Kerry McAlister wrote on 2000-08-19 15:11:01.0 Comments: 67TH TAC. RECON .WING, 67TH M.V.S. Keywords: Aug.1952 to July 1953

Current Message 31 - July 2, 2000

Entry: 10013 6147th Tactical Control Group	LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON CHARLES P. WENZL
Kathleen Snider wrote on 2000-07-02 01:41:50.0 Comments: My family is very interested in knowing the facts and circumstances of my brother's death on August 22md, 1950. He was a 2nd Lt. Jet Pilot stationed in Japan before the hostilities began in Korea. I would very much appreciate hearing from someone who knew him or knew of him. Thank you Keywords:

Current Message 32 - May 24, 2000

Entry: 8889 6147th Tactical Control Group	6147th TAG Photo site.
ROBERT G. (BOB) West wrote on 2000-05-24 17:44:51.0 Comments: I am not a part of the 6147th TAG "Mosquitos" but with a few of its members I have put together a Web Site with photos. The photos were supplied by these members. If you would like to see these photos go to http://www.bob-west.com When that page comes up click on Korean War Sites. Next page you will see the 6147th link. Just click on the T-6. Maybe you just might see a photo of yourself. Keywords: Photos, 6147th

Current Message 33 - May 7, 2000

Entry: 8506 6147th Tactical Control Group	Mosquito Reunion 2000
WILLIAM H. Bell wrote on 2000-05-07 18:06:58.0 Comments: The Mosquito Association 2000 Reunion will be held in Tucson, Arizona from October 30 through November 5 at the beautiful Doubletree Motel at Reid Park. Our activities will consist of business meetings, tours, shopping, personal reunions, etc. Reunion Commander is Robert P. Blackwood. Telephone: 520.648.1933. Keywords:

Current Message 34 - February 11, 2000

Entry: 6872 6147th Tactical Control Group	6147TH TACTICAL CONTROL GROUP
GLEN R. SWANN wrote on 2000-02-11 01:32:23.0 Comments: Returned to Korea in 84 to visit my daughter atationed as a Sgt. Was much impressed by the way Seoul had rebuilt. Was able to visit the Korean Village which reminded me of my Korea. Also visited Pammunjon for the third time. The other two times was going through that area into N Korea and returning when the Chinese entered. Got as close as 60 miles south of the Yalu River. Keywords: 1950-51 6147th Tactical Control Group

Current Message 35 - January 19, 2000

Entry: 6300 6147th Tactical Control Group	6147th is cool
Todd Christensen wrote on 2000-01-19 10:47:22.0 Comments: My grandfather was in the korean war as a mosquito. hes told me a lot about you. its really interesting. Keywords:

Current Message 36 - November 11, 1999

Entry: 4769 6147th Tactical Control Group	Mosquito Group
G.M. Cameron wrote on 1999-11-11 00:00:00.0 Comments: MOSQUITO GROUP 6147 TAC CONT Keywords:

Current Message 37 - November 4, 1999

Entry: 3953 6147th Tactical Control Group	6147 TAC 1951
Jim Carpenter wrote on 1999-11-04 00:00:00.0 Comments: Was with the 614e7th Tactical Control Group at K-6 during March 1951 through Sep 1951. Member of the Mosquitos Association. Former Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD Superintendent) Retired as MSGT with 26 years service Keywords: Currently retired for good after 26 years Air Force and 20 years TX Dept of Crimminal Justice

Current Message 38 - November 20, 1998

Entry: 1296 6147th Tactical Control Group	Book research
DALLACE MEEHAN wrote on 1998-11-20 00:00:00.0 Comments: PRESENTLY TEACHING COURSES FOR AMERICAN MILITARY UNIV ON THE KOREAN WAR. ALSO WORKING WITH A FORMER T-6 "MOSQUITO" PILOT(FORWARD AIR CONTROL) TO DEVELOP ARTICLE OR BOOK ON MOSQUITO OPERATIONS IN KOREA. Keywords:

Current Message 39 - November 20, 1998

Entry: 830 6147th Tactical Control Group	May '52- April '53 K-47
Atha Head wrote on 1998-11-20 00:00:00.0 Comments: Served May '52- April '53 Korea, K-47, 6147th Chunchon Keywords:

6147th Tactical Control Group

6147 Tactical Control Group

From: William Bell.....Prior to 25 April 1951, airborne close-air control was performed by the 6147 Tactical Control Squadron (Airborne).

The ground Forward Air Controller (FAC) direction was first done by detachment 3, 6132 Tactical Air Control Group and then the 6164 Tactical Control Squadron of the 502 Tactical Control Group.

Prior to April 1951, the ground FAC officer was TDY from a fighter- bomber squadron. When the Group was formed in April 1951, a pilot assigned to the unit flew 20 missions in the T-6, spent 60-90 days as a FAC in the front lines, and then flew 80 missions to complete his combat tour.

Units comprising the Group

8:07 PM on 3/21/97 News:

Relayed by George Hanrahan 
hanrahan@intergate.bc.ca
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From: Tom Crawford, Locator 
To: All who served  on TACP, 6132 TCG and Det A, 6164 TCS, 
July 50 - April 51. 

"The Mosquito Association Board voted unanimously on September 
19, 1990 that the words of the Mosquito Association, Inc. by-laws 
that defined the Association ("also included are other members of 
the United Nations Armed Forces associated with the 6147th 
Tactical Control Group during the same period.") applied to the 
6164th Tactical Control Squadron (TCS) and the 6132nd TCG since
these units performed the Tactical Air Control Party duties 
before they were transferred to the 6150th TCS in April., 1951. 

Therefore, all former members of these units for the period June, 
1950 to April, 1951, are encouraged to join our Association.

The 6147th TCS and the 6147th TCG MIA/KIA/POW data will have
to be revised to include those men from these two units. To assist in 
this effort, Tom Crawford would like members of these units to send 
him all the data they have pertaining to the MIA/KIA/POWs.

Tom Crawford would also like to have copies of any orders for these 
two units for the same time period."

Tom Crawford is not on the Net; consequently, does not have an 
E-Mail address. His mailing address is:

Mr. Tom. Crawford,
The Mosquito Assn. Inc.,
5865 West Quarles Drive
Littleton, CO 80128

Telephone: 303.971.0856.

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On Sat, 26 Sep 1998
Update: 25 Oct 1999
WILLIAM H. BELL Email address wrote:

Please check us out: Mosquito Association

We still have work to do in the way of additions concerning our UN
participants.  We want to give each country their own space to say and
do what they want with regard to our association in Korea and beyond. 

All the best to you and yours,

WILLIAM H. BELL
Past President, Mosquito Association
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K-47 at Chunchon

On Thu, 4 Dec 1997 
Stephen J. Rooney Email address wrote:

3210 Balmoral Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95821

Telephone: (916) 489-0476
Fax: (916)485-3212

Member of the Mosquito Association.  Was a Pilot in the 6147th. Tac.
Control Group.  We were at K-47 at Chunchon.  I was there from May to
Nov. 1952.  On Tactical Air Control Party, was with the 31st Field Art. 
and 2nd Divarty.  31st. at Kumwha and 2nd. at Chorwon.  Completed 50
missions in the T-6G aircraft.

Have held all of the offices in the Mosquito assn., and have not missed
a yearly reunion since starting in 1981.  Always glad to hear from
Mosquitos.

1952-53

On Sat, 14 Mar 1998 
Richard E. Brown Email address wrote:

2307 Gring Drive
West Lawn, PA 19609-1107

Telephone: 610-678-5291
Fax: 610-670-2886

I am a member of 6147th Tac Con Gp. Korea: 52 - 53

6147 & 6149

On Sat, 27 Dec 1997 
Gary CarlsonEmail address wrote:

922 Longbeach Drive
Garland, TX 75043

Telephone:	972-240-1156

Lost a uncle in Korea and want to know more about the details,have found
his data sheet in search. Also my Father was in the 68th flying F-82s 
and also in Korea with the 6147 & 6149 and I am doing research for him.

Have already discovered trough your web sight a reunion coming up in 
1998 for the Mosquito Squadron Association and he is really excited 
about that! My Uncle was Robert Harper and I would kike to know how to
find out more about the details of his units action and where and how
he was killed! Well I will close, its a great web sight and thanks for
your time and consideration!

My Dads name is Melvin Carlson 6901 Avonia Road Fariview Pa. 16415, I
don't recall if I gave that to you! I have copied all my Dads slides 
from the period,Japan with 68th F-82s and of course the T-6s in Korea 
with the Mosquitos, when I looked at your pictures from your trip back I
was reminded of the similarity of those scenes and the pictures I have
enjoyed all these years from long ago of my Fathers! We use to beg my
Father at least twice a year to see those slides! 

Lt. Walter L. Doerty MIA

In Memory: by 
Joyce E. Haley Email address

Carson, CA

In the early 1950's I saw a picture in a Los Angeles newspaper of 1st
Lt. Walter L. Doerty of 6147 TCG, 49th FIW, pilot who was shot down
and MIA, in Korea. Mother was Mrs. Hayden Cooke of Hollywood, CA.

I still have a picture and have always wondered whatever happened to
the Lt.

Respects

Update: 5 Oct 1999 from William Bell Email address:

The ms: about Lt. Doerty.  We found him and put he and the lady 
together on the phone. 

History search

On Tue, 18 May 1999 
Al Judson Email address wrote:

As a military archivist I am doing some volunteer work with the
regimental  museum of the PPCLI (Princess Patricia's Canadian Light
Infantry).  Currently have been asked to locate any material available
concerning "Mosquito missions" flown by the USAF in Korea.  These were
spotting missions in support of ground troops flown in T6s (Texas
Trainers).  

The pilots were accompanied by infantry officers as FOO's. I am
particularliy interested in those squadrons supporting Canadian ground
troops. The squadron numbers I have are 6147 6148 6149 and 6150.

Can you help or maybe suggest where to look.

I have been led to believe that it is possible that one of the squadrons
published a history of its Korean adventures.

Unit member

On Wed, 30 Dec 1998 
Ken Thomas Email address wrote:

Thru the Korean War Page I learned of the Mosquito Association.

With the Association's help I have located and talked to a half dozen 
individuals that I had not seen or talked to since 1952. In addition I
have made many new friends within the association. 

During 1952 I served with three different Tactical Air Control Parties.
I knew the approximately location of each. With the Maps of the
8th Armies Front Line I was able to pinpoint the exact location of each 
TACP. 

I now have a copy of that map framed and hanging on the wall. 

Ken Thomas

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