Old Radio Op. 49146

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Keywords: Green Hornets 60 Days TDY 49142, 49146

Trash Haulers Ball

Comments: Gentlemen, This October the 314 AW at Little Rock AFB is having a Trash Haulers Ball. We would very much like to have one of our Korean War veterans come and be our guest of honor and perhaps say a few words regarding thier experiences during the war. We have been trying to get in Touch with Lt Col William "Bones" Blanton. Is anyone still in contact with him? Also if you are interested in attending our event please let us know. As I am currently deployed, please contact the event coordinator Major Gaulin at Eric.Gaulin@littlerock.af.mil Ok, look forward to hearing from you! Chris

Keywords: 314 TCG, 61 TCS, 314 AW, Historian

61th t.c.sq.

Comments: at ashiya 1954 to 1956

Keywords: fitz c119

2005 REUNION OF 61ST TCS

Comments: The 2005 Reunion will take place at the Little Rock AFB in Little Rock, AR. We gather on September 29th at the Best Western Motel in Jacksonville, AR (800-528-1231) and depart on October 2nd. Contact is Lt. Col. Ben Hendrickson, USAF (Ret), 2225 Cottonwood Ave, Fayetteville, AR 72701-0546. Email: Sir Ben Hendricksen E-mail Address(es): sirben1@sbcglobal.net

Keywords: Green Hornets, Ashiya, Flying Boxcar, C-119

Bill Fitzgerald

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61st TCS Tribute

Comments: I am a crew chief assigned to the 61st AS. We are trying to pay tribute to our former members by painting nose art on one of our assigned C-130E aircraft. Any info would be most appreciated. Feel free to e-mail me with any info.

Keywords: Current member of 61st AS

Winfred D. Morgan KIA Injie, June 3 1951

Comments: Would love to hear from anyone who served with him or who knew him.

Keywords: Winfred D. Morgan killed in action over Inji, Korea, June 3, 1951. He was a radio operator on a C119C (49-123)

'RICKI-TICKI'

Comments: Assigned to the 61st TC SQ 1949-1951. Considered all aircrew members that deployed to Ashiya, Japan in 1950 as friends.

Keywords: Nickname "Bones" Aircraft was C-119 49-142 "Ricki-Ticki"

RMY UNIT, ASHIYA

Comments: WORKED WITH 315TH AIR DIVISION, VERY ACTIVE WITH GREEN HORNETS FROM AUFUST 1950 THRU MAN/JUNE 1952. ONE NAME CLEARLY RECALLED:DICK KNIE

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C-119 colors

Comments: I am looking for color pics of C-119's that served in the squadron in Korea

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GREEN HORNETS 1953-54

Comments: flight engineer assigned to ac 552. darell dunn was ground crew chief, radioman was norman trepecioni. pilot, lt. lutz.

Keywords: looking for lonnie evans, hiram smith and gus dilbeck

Green Hornets

Comments: I was the radio operator on LtCol Gilmore's crew. I flew on 49-146. It had the "Green Hornet" insignia painted on the side. I served in 1951-1952 and returned to Miami. (I was recalled there). I remained in the Air Force and retired in 1975. I knew Col Casey (later MGEN) from Miami and Ashiya. I also knew Col Jaime Gough.

I would like to hear from some of you!

Keywords: 61st TCS, 314th TCG 1951-1952, Radio Operator

Electronics shop NCOIC 61st TC(M) 1952-1954

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Looking for Ashiya ABF Base CO's

Comments: I am looking for any and all Ashiya Base CO's from '55 til base closed in '60. I have found 2 that were there earlier,Maurice Casey & Jamie Gough. Another one was Leroy Stanton but I am told he is deceased. Thanks for any help, Orlando "Max" McCafferty

Keywords: Ashiya AFB Ashiya,Japan

61ST TCS 'GREEN HORNETS' IN KOREA: 1LT CLEO COX CALL

Comments: I am the son of Cleo Cox Call, who served with the "Green Hornets" as a C-119 pilot and Maintenance Officer.

My father recently passed away, and I am in the process of preparing a memorial for him. I would like to correspond with any who remember him.

In addition, I have a collection of photographs from that period, including those of some of the aircraft he flew, the quarters at Ashiya, and some of the persons with whom he worked.

I know that his experience during the Korean conflict was one of the best-remembered of his life, and I look forward to hearing from those with whom he shared it.

Thanks,

Jay Call

Keywords: 61st TCS, Korea, Ashiya, Cleo C. Call

61ST TROOP CARRIER SQUADRON 'GREEN HORNETS' PATCH

Comments: I have high resolution and thumbnail file size photos of a theater-made patch for the 61st Troop Carrier Squadron "Green Hornets." Feel free to email me if you'd like either file sent to you. I have 19+ years in the USAF and I appreciate those vets and family members who have served before me. Respectfully, Rick Gray, SSgt, USAF

Keywords: 61ST TROOP CARRIER SQUADRON "GREEN HORNETS" PATCH

Earl Collins

Comments: Would like to hear from aircraft maint techs

Keywords: jennies troop carrier 1954 1955

LOOKING FOR ANYONE WITH THE 61 ST TROOP CARRIER SQUADRON THE FLYING EAGLES

Comments: I am looking for other persons that might have been stationed thier or might remember me.I was a flight engineer and also a electriction for that outfit.If you do remember me or someone that does remember that company please contact me.

Keywords: 61st troop carrier squadron carring supplies and troops into battle.Flew in C-47 airplanes whhich had an Logo of a Large eagle on the nose flying over the world.

Searching for Family or Friends of MIAs

Comments: I would like to make contact with any family or friends of the following MIA’s that were assigned to the 61st Troop Carrier Squadron: 1st Lt. Robert K. Bancker, Summit, NJ, Capt. Joseph R. Hewitt, San Francisco, CA. If you have any information on either of these men, please e-mail me at the address provided. Thank you very much. Ray Sestak

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Chosin Resesrvoir

Comments: I am an engineer at Boeing, Vietnam-era USAF veteran, life member of the Air Force Association, and a freelance aviation writer.

I am completing a manuscript on the for a 300-page book on the C-82/C-119. I am looking for more details on the Treadway bridge drop at the Chosin Reservoir. Some details may be added to the text, but more importantly are the plans for a painting for a wrap-around dust jacket depicting the drop. Can anyone supply the following:

Aircraft serial numbers (nose numbers) that made the drop. Drop sequence. Direction of flight. Aircraft spacing. Weather (clear/snow). Any photos from that day showng drop zone. The better the data, the beter the painting.

FYI, I was a technical advisor for Boeing's 50th anniversary programs for the B-17, B-29, and USAF 50th. Each program had several paintings done using data I gathered and later oversaw the artists to assure technical accuracy.

Any assistance would be most appreciated.

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61st Troop Carrier Squadron

Comments: I am the son (youngest of 4) of Darrel Dunn, who served in the 61st Trp Carrier Sq, 314th Trp Carrier Group. I have his orders dated 20 March 1954 in which he was sent to Vance AFB. He was previously stationed at Ashiya AFB in Japan, I believe with the 483rd. At any rate he spent most of his time with the "Green Hornets". He was the Crew Chief of a C-119, 552. I have many pictures also, both of C-119's and people.

Among the names of pictures of people are: Clester, Clayes, Pabst, Ben Sobotka, Anthony Brucato, Ken Jackson, Boyd, Turner, Kreisler, and Benedict Maina. Any information would be appreciated. He's still with us and lives next door to me. His internet screenname is ThreeD32. Anyone that recognizes any of the above information may contact me at GRANDDM1@aol. com or him at ThreeD32@aol.com. Thanks!

Keywords: 61st Troop Carrier Squadron, 314th Troop Carrier Group, C-119, Green Hornets, Ashiya AFB, crew chief, Darrel Dunn, Korean War

61ST Troop Carrier Squadron

Comments: Trying to find information about my grandfather. His name was Hollis Russell Wells. He was from Georgia. He enlisted in the Marines first and then in the Air Force. He was a Airman Third Class at time of entry into active service. Any help would be great. He died when I was 10. I don't know that much on him. Thank

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61ST TCS 1952---1954

Comments: Have been looking for members from the 61st during the period 0f June 1952--May 1954 I was in the supply section during that time

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markings

Comments: Sir, I am in the process of building a model for Mr. Charles E. Meadows (A gift from his son). Who served with the 61st during the Berlin Airlift. If possible I would like some information on him when he served with the 61st. I was not given the Squadron he flew with. I would also like to know where I can find the markings of the aircraft he flew on. I was told he flew in C-47s during the Berlin Airlift. I did not get a lot of information from his son, did not want to give the surprise away. Any information you can give me would be greatly appreciated!

Blue Skies, Steve Smith

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