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Current Message 1 - April 8, 2009
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Entry: 69789
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Lt Drexel E (Hap) Arnold

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Danny Burttram wrote on 2009-04-08 13:06:16.0

Comments: Seek info about spouse and family of Lt Arnold, who died in a crash in Korea in 1951. My uncle, Champ Blackwood, who was in training with him at Tampa Air Base, is aging and wanted to make contact with any living familhy members. Mr. Blackwood thinks that they were located in either St Louis or Kansas City. I will forward any information to Mr. Blackwood.

Keywords: Hap Arnold,

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Current Message 2 - January 6, 2009
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Entry: 68563
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Old T-6 Photo's from Korea 1952-1953

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Glen Everett wrote on 2009-01-06 19:31:50.0

Comments: have many pic's my dad took in Korea, planes tent's, helecopters,tanks, etc.

Keywords: LTA-571 tail number 93-571 Lt. Lou Everett (killed 1965 testing plane at edwards)

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Current Message 3 - November 26, 2008
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Entry: 68035
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Dad passed away

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Paula Elmers wrote on 2008-11-26 23:32:13.0

Comments: My dad Kenneth (KD)D Brooks who was in 6147th as a Lieutenant during 52-53 passed away on Jan 1, 2006. I found that he belonged to this Mosquito outfit and wanted to let you know. His last address was 2206 Clarkson Drive, Colo Spgs CO 80909 and is survived by his wife Nina and 5 children and 15 grandchildren. Two grandsons are graduates of the USAF Academy and one grandson is in the Navy finishing Nuclear Power school in Ballston Spa NY.

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Current Message 4 - December 27, 2007
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Entry: 63596
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Dad was a Mosquito Pilot July - Aug 1950

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David Brown wrote on 2007-12-27 23:15:51.0

Comments: Looking for information, pictures if you have them, stories are good. My father, Billy D. Brown served as a Mosquito pilot as a 1st LT, retired in 1967 as a Major, passed away April 1985. He always told great stories of living in tents, and flying 60 missions in 30 days (a record at the time he would brag). He loved flying and the fact that he was an Air Force Officer.

Keywords: 1st LT. Billy D. Brown. Mosquito Pilot July - August 1950. T-6

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Current Message 5 - July 31, 2007
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Entry: 61829
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joe landrigan wrote on 2007-07-31 19:17:26.0

Comments:

Keywords: photo lab 67th tac recon group 1952

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Current Message 6 - April 21, 2006
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Entry: 56764
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Help! My Dad needs his medals

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Melanie Saxton wrote on 2006-04-21 12:41:55.0

Comments: My father, Douglas Zimmerman, received ribbons/medals for serving in Korea War but has lost them. One for sure was the Presidential Unit citation, the others I do not know but also would like to get. He presently is fighting bladder cancer and I would love nothing more than to find which ribbons/medals he had and get them for him. Does anyone know how I can do this and, if it is possible, can I could do it quickly? I want to make sure he sees them and holds them. It means the world to him, therefore it means more than that to me. Thank

Keywords: This is the information I was able to get from my father, Douglas Zimmerman. Military# 16377748 Served Mosquito 1650th DCS 6150 TCS, 6147 TC(group?) APO Korea

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Current Message 7 - January 9, 2006
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Entry: 55079
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custodian of korean boy

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lowell J. massett wrote on 2006-01-09 01:36:56.0

Comments: When I tried to clear base supply at K-14 to get out of Korea when my tour was up, I was told that I was a good boy for turning everything in, with one exception. They wanted to know where the korean kid "Kim" was, and that I couldn't leave korea unless I could get someone else sign for him, because I had signed a supply receipt that said I had received 1 ea korean boy. He slept in my tent almost like a GI, and I had forgotten that I was incharge of the sqdn mascot. I got someone else to sign for him but I wish I had kept the reciept for proof that it happened.

Keywords: K-47, K-55, K-14, 54-55

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Current Message 8 - April 6, 2005
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Entry: 50023
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6147 Tactical Control Group - Air Base Squadron 1952

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Richard (Dick) Treadwell wrote on 2005-04-06 21:22:36.0

Comments: 6147 Air Base Squadron 1952. Interested in contact with anyone serving in this unit at this time. Thank you.

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Current Message 9 - September 12, 2004
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Entry: 45773
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Well Then There Now

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Thomas Ernst wrote on 2004-09-12 20:07:33.0

Comments: Looking for men that worked there with me Sgt. Tom Ernst

Keywords: P O L K-6 & K-47 1951 &1952

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Current Message 10 - March 16, 2004
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Entry: 41774
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Any one serve or remeber Carl Mezeske

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Albert Nelson wrote on 2004-03-16 15:20:23.0

Comments: Looking for anyone that may have served with me or the same time, All my pictures were lost in a fire @30years ago. would like to get in touch and talk. E-mail me at this address with any thing you may have

Keywords: 51st Fighter Bomber stationed @ Tageau K1, 6147th Tactical Control Group K7,

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Current Message 11 - June 4, 2003
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Entry: 34636
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L-16

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wayne williams wrote on 2003-06-04 20:30:36.0

Comments: The Korean War is the forgotenwar for sure and the L-16 was the unsung hero of the day. For thosw dedicated pilots that flew the less glamour aeronca or piper L-16 I salute you ...I would like to hear from you....Wayne

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Current Message 12 - January 5, 2003
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Entry: 30978
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My Memorys (fadeing) of Korea

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Donald G. Moore wrote on 2003-01-05 21:32:50.0

Comments: I am a lifetime member of Mosquito Assn. Just found your site--very interesting to say the least. Thank you very much.

Keywords: 1st lt Don Moore, home town at the time--Berne IN. Was at K-6 (mosquito pilot-20 missions) Then was assigned to IX Corps for duty as forward controller but was extended an extra month while the mosquitoes were moved to k-47(Chunchon) When returned to 6147th I was assigned to Mosquito Shirley for the last 65 missions. While with the IX Corps on Easter sunday morning (6:30am) A flight of Marines (F6Fs or Corsairs (can't remember which) mistook our area for their target (25 miles further north) For all the ordinance they carried-thankfully did not too much damage. Killed 2 men--destroyed some trucks. No damage to Maj Bob Hackney's "L" Plane--messed up the runway some also. The two areas were very similar looking.

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Current Message 13 - September 2, 2002
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Entry: 27979
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6147th Tactical Air Control

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Chris Brandon wrote on 2002-09-02 15:59:05.0

Comments: My uncle, 1Lt Carroll Lee James, was a member of the 6147th Tactical Air Control. His plane, a AT-6D, crashed on 2/6/51. I grew up hearing stories about this uncle that I never met. I would love any information/stories/memories about his service years from anyone who knew him. Would also like info on the circumstances of the crash. The other crew member was Maj Paul Conrad.

Great site!!! God Bless you all!!!

Keywords: Information requested on Carroll Lee James

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Current Message 14 - July 4, 2002
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Entry: 26729
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Looking for 6147th Headquarters

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John Pickul wrote on 2002-07-04 17:57:45.0

Comments: Served as Air Inspector-General due to shortage of officer personnel, then transferred to Administrative Office of the 6147th TAC.Group Kimpo-K14, from July 1955-August 1956. Any personnel from headquarters please contact me.

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Current Message 15 - May 11, 2002
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Entry: 25375
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Camp Page

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Richard Wessel wrote on 2002-05-11 03:21:55.0

Comments: I am in Korea and visit Camp Page frequently. I took soem pictures of the plaque at Mosquito Field last week. Camp Page is destined to be closed in 2010 and returned to the Korean govt. I will try and find a place to post the pictures or I will send them to anyone interested.

Keywords: Pictures

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Current Message 16 - April 27, 2002
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Entry: 25032
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firefighters

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jim timmons wrote on 2002-04-27 16:26:01.0

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Current Message 17 - April 27, 2002
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Entry: 25030
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firefighters

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jim timmons wrote on 2002-04-27 16:24:39.0

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Current Message 18 - January 15, 2002
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Entry: 22317
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Globemaster crash June 18 1953

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RAYMOND (RAY) Sestak wrote on 2002-01-15 12:54:31.0

Comments: On June 18 1953 a C 124A Globemaster left Tachikawa AB, Honshu, Japan heading for Korea when the plane crashed about 3.5 miles northeast of Tachikawa. No survivors out of about 129 passengers and crew. I now have a list of all of the passengers and of the crew members. All names have been submitted to the American Battle Monuments Commission for inclusion in its data base. There was only one name that I could not decipher from the accident report and that was the last name of a 2d LT with C Co. Hq. 802d Eng. Av. Bn. The first name of the 2d LT was Ulrich.

Keywords: C 124A Globemaster (51-137A)Crash after leaving Tachikawa AB for Korea

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Current Message 19 - October 30, 2001
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Entry: 20272
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ANDREW V. (BUDDY) Blair wrote on 2001-10-30 20:16:20.0

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Current Message 20 - October 23, 2001
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Entry: 20109
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ANDREW V. (BUDDY) Blair wrote on 2001-10-23 18:26:36.0

Comments: I remember that we had one T6 that was fitted with a 50 caliber machine gun in the rear cockpit and served as tail gunner.

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Current Message 21 - August 14, 2001
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Entry: 18693
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45th & 6147th tac recon

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Harold Ingraham wrote on 2001-08-14 20:53:35.0

Comments: Real good job. Is there a place to send photos and what are the dues etc???Am looking for net for 45th too Thanks

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Current Message 22 - June 13, 2001
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Entry: 17296
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Looking for

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RICHARD L. (DICK) Souza wrote on 2001-06-13 08:42:44.0

Comments: Looking for personnel of and all supporting units:6132 TC Det"A",6164 TCS,6150 TCS(TACP)6147 TCS,6148AB Unit,6148&6149 TCS,6147ABS,6147M&S,6147MedSq,942FACS and US Army and UN Forces personnel who flew as observers in T-6 aircraft. included to join are personnel who served in the l993AACS and the 30WeaSq at K6 and K47

Keywords: Mosquito Association

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Current Message 23 - April 16, 2001
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Entry: 15965
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Jerry L or Doris Rhodes contact me

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william (Bill) bower wrote on 2001-04-16 12:12:17.0

Comments: Have been trying to find you for a lot of years

Also if son Terry sees this message please get in touch!

Keywords: Jerry L Rhodes T-6 Mech. K-14 Korea

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Current Message 24 - April 15, 2001
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Entry: 15940
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Mosquito Locator

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RICHARD L. (DICK) Souza wrote on 2001-04-15 05:44:43.0

Comments: Am Locator for the 6147th Tac Con Gp. All eligible personnel please contact me for a Welcome Packet. Our reunions are yearly and planned 2 years ahead of time. We travel from one side of the US to the other. Membership continues to grow. CHOW

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Current Message 25 - January 25, 2001
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Entry: 14577
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45TH TAC RECON & 6147TH TAC RECON GROUP

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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

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Current Message 26 - November 3, 2000
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Entry: 12717
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The family would like information regarding our brother, 2nd LT. Charles P. Wenzl KIA Aug 22, 1950.

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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

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Current Message 27 - October 4, 2000
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Entry: 12146
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A1C William(Bill) St.peter

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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.

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Current Message 28 - September 5, 2000
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Entry: 11525
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6146 AFAG SEOUL

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Robert Green wrote on 2000-09-05 20:18:16.0

Comments: 6146 AFAG SEOUL

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Current Message 29 - September 3, 2000
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Entry: 11456
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GLOBEMASTER 124 - June 18 1953

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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

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Current Message 30 - August 19, 2000
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Entry: 11140
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67th M.V.S.

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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

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Current Message 31 - July 2, 2000
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Entry: 10013
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LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON CHARLES P. WENZL

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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

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Current Message 32 - May 24, 2000
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Entry: 8889
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6147th TAG Photo site.

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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

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Current Message 33 - May 7, 2000
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Entry: 8506
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Mosquito Reunion 2000

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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.

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Current Message 34 - February 11, 2000
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6147TH TACTICAL CONTROL GROUP

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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

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Current Message 35 - January 19, 2000
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Entry: 6300
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6147th is cool

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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.

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Current Message 36 - November 11, 1999
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Entry: 4769
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Mosquito Group

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G.M. Cameron wrote on 1999-11-11 00:00:00.0

Comments: MOSQUITO GROUP 6147 TAC CONT

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Current Message 37 - November 4, 1999
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Entry: 3953
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6147 TAC 1951

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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

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Current Message 38 - November 20, 1998
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Entry: 1296
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Book research

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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.

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Current Message 39 - November 20, 1998
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Entry: 830
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May '52- April '53 K-47

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Atha Head wrote on 1998-11-20 00:00:00.0

Comments: Served May '52- April '53 Korea, K-47, 6147th Chunchon

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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

1950-51
6147th Tactical Control Squadron (Air)
6132nd Tactical Control Group-Det A (Ground,TACP)
6164th Tactical Control Squadron (Ground,TACP) 502TCG
1951-56
6147th Tactical Control Group
6147th Air Base Squadron
6147th Maintenance and Supply Squadron
6147th Medical Squadron
6148th Tactical Control Squadron (Air)
6149th Tactical Control Squadron (Air)
6150th Tactical Control Squadron (TACP)
942nd Forward Air Control Squadron (6150 TCS)
Mosquito Assn Website
Bob West Photo Website !!
Association Information
General messages for unit

Mosquito Association

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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Association Website

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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