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| Current Message 1 - December 17, 2007 |
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Entry: 63435
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askin for info on g-uncle U.S.A.F. capt. Raymond j bennett- |
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kenneth (john) schoonover wrote on 2007-12-17 10:13:06.0
Comments: lokin for any info, stories pictures anthing that will help in being able to full fill my grand fathers dream of knowing what happened to his brother and possible help in idenification and or recovery of his and his crews remains and help with healing wounds of war ,and being able to finish what my grandfather started before the lord called him home, and to possible maybe hear from or met people who may have known or knew him that is all for now,sincerly his nephew kenneth schoonover
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| Current Message 2 - September 13, 2007 |
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Entry: 62268
728th Bomb Sqdn (L) |
Looking for My Dads Bootcamp Flt |
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Mark Hallowell wrote on 2007-09-13 14:35:20.0
Comments: I am looking for picture or flight numbers for a unit that was at Sampson Air Force Training Base and graduated on 26 February 1952. My Dad was Irwin A. Hallowell, Jr. who passed away a year ago. Can anyone help me? Thanks
Keywords: My Dad was in the Air Force during the Korean War.
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| Current Message 3 - July 12, 2007 |
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Entry: 61606
728th Bomb Sqdn (L) |
Night Intruder Crew #10 |
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Ryc Lyden wrote on 2007-07-12 19:43:26.0
Comments: I'm looking for the members of Night Intruder Crew #10 that flew A/B-26s out of Pusan AFB begining in August of 1951. These are the crew members: 2d LT Weldon T Armstrong Jr.(Pilot); 2nd Lt Alfred T Schmitz (Radar/Bombadier); 1st LT Euland W Garrett (Navigator). Their gunner, PFC Ronald Cheston was MIA/KIA in Sept 1951.
We are hoping to find family members, if the crew members have passed away, that might have photos of the crew or any of the planes stationed there. We do not have the name of the plane flown by Crew #10, but are looking for photos of 'Vivian Girl' the a/c that Cheston was on when lost.
Any help will be much appreciated.
Keywords: Night Intruder Crew #10, 452nd, 728th. Pusan AFB.
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| Current Message 4 - July 31, 2006 |
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Entry: 58319
728th Bomb Sqdn (L) |
looking for crew members |
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arthur j. carrier wrote on 2006-07-31 19:32:28.0
Comments: I am looking for any information on my father Arthur J Carrier, gunner B-26, korea 1951-1952.He flew night missions and told me his squadron was called Black Knights. He recently passed away. Any information on crew, missions, or anything would be greatly appreciated.
Keywords: 452nd bomb group/ 728th bs
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| Current Message 5 - July 30, 2006 |
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Entry: 58289
728th Bomb Sqdn (L) |
LOOKING FOR 728TH B.S. MEMBERS |
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kingman B. snow wrote on 2006-07-30 08:39:17.0
Comments:
Keywords: "yuki-san" was with the 452nd b.w. 1950-'52 was crew chief 0n a/c/544 and 520 728th
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| Current Message 6 - August 10, 2005 |
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Entry: 52544
728th Bomb Sqdn (L) |
Looking for crew members? |
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Raymond Prossen wrote on 2005-08-10 00:00:00.0
Comments: Most of our missions were flown at night with a crew of three. Piolet Navagator and Gunner.The crew that I flew with were all reservest from a California reserve unit. I believe that I was one of the first regular AF replacements in this unit.
Keywords: Gunner air crew member B26 hard nose. WE flew 55 missions from Oct 1951 to Jan. 1952
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| Current Message 7 - March 31, 2005 |
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Entry: 49895
728th Bomb Sqdn (L) |
452nd Is alive and well!!! |
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John Darby wrote on 2005-03-31 21:36:57.0
Comments: We have a website open to all former 452nd personnel and other interested parties such as relatives or friends. Email me if you are not a member and we'll get you on the membership list. We have a lot of pictures of the birds and the people in the air and on the ground including some of our reunions. The final one for the Wing was last August.
Keywords: Cannibals active duty Aug 1950 to Mar 1952
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| Current Message 8 - November 26, 2004 |
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Entry: 47099
728th Bomb Sqdn (L) |
75 th instal sq |
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orville anstaett wrote on 2004-11-26 12:53:25.0
Comments:
Keywords: 53to 54dept. instal sq.lived in equip compound just 4 tents. sgt martenson frrom montana,munoz,can;t remember the others but i was the one who run the asfault dist. messy job. oh yess there was a a/1st who worked under martenson who later tood the honorable, joined the army,retired w/o and that was the last i heard of him and that was years ago. would like to here from any one who served at 10
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| Current Message 9 - August 28, 2004 |
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Entry: 45481
728th Bomb Sqdn (L) |
Photo? |
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RYC (RICHARD) Lyden wrote on 2004-08-28 13:50:00.0
Comments: I am still looking for any photographs taken prior to 7Sep51 that would include my fathers aircraft. His was a B-26 nicknamed Vivial Girl. Tail number is 44-34337.
Keywords: Vivian Girl, Lyden
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| Current Message 10 - March 30, 2004 |
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Entry: 42005
728th Bomb Sqdn (L) |
CHARLIE E. DAVIS |
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Rob Pechman wrote on 2004-03-30 00:00:00.0
Comments: Hello, My mother-in-law just found out who her real father (my sons grandfather) was today from her mother. His name was Charles Davis. He was a medic with the 452nd 728th Bomb Squad. He was a very tall redhead from Warrensberg, Illinois. He was listed MIA in 1952. If anyone out there can give me any information about him, his plane, how he went down, any stories about him, or you knew him personally, me and my family would appreciate it so much! Thank you- Rob Pechman
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| Current Message 11 - March 3, 2004 |
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Entry: 41471
728th Bomb Sqdn (L) |
This is my grandfather |
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Shala Johnson wrote on 2004-03-03 16:27:12.0
Comments: What info did you need for W. Thomas Armstrong? He is my grandfathter and did fight in the Korean war.
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| Current Message 12 - February 10, 2004 |
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Entry: 40742
728th Bomb Sqdn (L) |
Info or Photos of "Vivian Girl" UPDATED contact info |
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RYC (RICHARD) Lyden wrote on 2004-02-10 13:16:57.0
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| Current Message 13 - December 13, 2003 |
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Entry: 39142
728th Bomb Sqdn (L) |
Remembering the 452nd |
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John Darby wrote on 2003-12-13 15:11:29.0
Comments: I am posting some old pictures. If anyone recognizes themself, contact me
Keywords: K9 B-26
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| Current Message 14 - August 8, 2003 |
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Entry: 36142
728th Bomb Sqdn (L) |
7TH MOTOR TRANSPORT SQUADRON |
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HERBERT J. (HERB) Rudolph wrote on 2003-08-08 22:52:46.0
Comments: I would like to hear from anyone who went through Basic Training at Sampson AFB, NY during November 1951 through February, 1952. Flight Number was 1172, if memory serves me well. From Basic Training, we were sent to Tech School at Fort Dix, NJ for training in the Wheeled Vehicles Maintenance Course, under Army trainers. In June, 1952, we processed through Camp Stoneman (Pittsurg, California) for shipment to Korea. We sailed to Yokohama, Japan aboard the USNS General E. T. Collins. We had to make a side trip to Seattle, WA to take on 1,500 Army troops. The trip across the Pacific took some 28 days, following a zig-zag submarine avoidance course. Lots of sea-sick troops aboard! Looking for a Robert G. Wass, who hailed from Maine, and a Chin C. Sen, of NYC; the three of us went through Basic, Tech School and Camp Stoneman Processing Center, and sailed aboard the same ship to Yokohama. Bob Wass and I were assigned to the 7th Motor Transport Squadron (Motor Pool), K-11, Korea. We were there July 1952 through July 1953. Don't know what happened to Chin Sen. Really would appreciate hearing from someone. Thanks.
Keywords: 7th Motor Transport Sqdn, K-11, Korea. Stationed there from July, 1952 through July, 1953. Only one name stands out in memory: anybody know a Robert G. Wass? I recall he was from Maine; Bangor, perhaps?. We went through Basic at Sampson AFB, NY, and traveled together from Camp Stoneman, California aboard the USNS General E. T. Collins. Another name: Chin C. Sen; also Basic at Sampson AFB, who was from NYC. All three of us went through Wheeled Vehicle Maintenance Course at Fort Dix, NJ, under Army trainers.
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| Current Message 15 - July 17, 2003 |
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Entry: 35577
728th Bomb Sqdn (L) |
452nd Bomb Wing(L) |
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Jack Garner wrote on 2003-07-17 19:58:43.0
Comments: Dud Barcalow,Hignet brothers,Byron Shurz"Chief",Fire Chief Norwood,Harold Varner,Jerry Newman. Too many to count. All good men. Last, but not least, our Korean mascot "KIM".
Keywords: George AFB,Calif,Sep-50,Itazuke AB,Nov-50,Miho AB,Dec-50, Pusan East(K-9)Dec-50/May-52. Many planes returned with cables from valleys. Returning 26 wiped out bridge on Tong-Nae river.
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| Current Message 16 - June 27, 2003 |
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Entry: 35122
728th Bomb Sqdn (L) |
Bugs Bunny |
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Paul Demming wrote on 2003-06-27 16:09:28.0
Comments: My step-father, Ralph Duane Settlemire, served in the 728th. I am doing research for him, to build a model of his plane. He served as aircrew on this bird. He tells me Bugs Bunny was shot down and replaced with Buggs Bunny II. I am looking for Photo's and info on this airplane. Also, anyone who knew Ralph during 51-53 would be cool too.
Keywords: Bugs Bunny and Bugs Bunny II 452 bomb wing 728th Bomber squadron
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| Current Message 17 - June 18, 2003 |
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Entry: 34961
728th Bomb Sqdn (L) |
Charlie E. Davis |
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Rob Pechman wrote on 2003-06-18 21:29:53.0
Comments: Hello, My mother-in-law just found out who her real father (my sons grandfather) was today from her mother. His name was Charles Davis. He was a medic with the 452nd 728th Bomb Squad. He was a very tall redhead from Warrensberg, Illinois. He was listed MIA in 1952. If anyone out there can give me any information about him, his plane, how he went down, any stories about him, or you knew him personally, me and my family would appreciate it so much! Thank you- Rob Pechman
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| Current Message 18 - June 8, 2003 |
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Entry: 34723
728th Bomb Sqdn (L) |
452 Bomb Wing: 728 Bmb.Sqdn, |
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JACK L. Wannenwetsch wrote on 2003-06-08 19:53:00.0
Comments: I was in the 452nd/ 728th at K9, fall'51 - fall '52 as an Aircraft Electrician. Looking for ART JENKINS from Sayre Pa. or anyone else from that time who would like to correspond.
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| Current Message 19 - March 30, 2003 |
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Entry: 33202
728th Bomb Sqdn (L) |
looking for others from my squad |
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augustus gray wrote on 2003-03-30 12:34:08.0
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| Current Message 20 - November 17, 2002 |
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Entry: 29672
728th Bomb Sqdn (L) |
Looking for Lost "Cannibals" |
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John Darby wrote on 2002-11-17 22:05:57.0
Comments: Would like to exchange pictures (jpeg) and renew old acqauintances. Looking for info on:
Ernest Hinojosa Otho L. Pickens Dale C.Rest ( Rost) Jr. Jack E Updike Charlie Newkirk (Flew with The "Rebels")
Keywords: Green Tails
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| Current Message 21 - April 23, 2002 |
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Entry: 24920
728th Bomb Sqdn (L) |
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Richard Seager wrote on 2002-04-23 17:14:14.0
Comments: Like to hear from anybody that was there during that time.
Keywords: B-26 Gunner, years served 53-54, Pusan, Korea K-9. C/O was Phil Loring. Pilot - Phil Pugh, Navigator/Bombardier - Bob Shelton.
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| Current Message 22 - January 28, 2002 |
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Entry: 22716
728th Bomb Sqdn (L) |
51232 |
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juan velasquez Velasquez wrote on 2002-01-28 15:40:14.0
Comments: Need informtion on following buddies: Robert R.Bringle,Hardinsburg,
+Need contact from former buddies Robert Bringle Hardinsburg, Indiana Leslie wise Bedford Ky. Floyd Annas Lenoir, N.C. Harold cottrell Salt Lake City, Utah. Joseph Squatrito Norfolk, Mass. John Hamilton College Park, Ga Joseph Cashin Brooklyn, NY
Keywords: K55 18th Installation Squadron 1952 and l953
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| Current Message 23 - January 15, 2002 |
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Entry: 22309
728th Bomb Sqdn (L) |
Green tail "Cannibals" |
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John Darby wrote on 2002-01-15 02:10:03.0
Comments: When I re-enlisted in the USAFR in November 1949 as a member of the 714th Bomb Sqdrn, 448th Bomb Wing. t. Then on August 10, 1950, my whole world changed.I was assigned to the 452nd and called to active duty with the 728th Bomb Sq. The rest is history. I am looking for old friends in the Armament section. I will be putting some pictures on line pretty soon and would like to see other pictures in the album. Also have pictures of the 50th Reunion at Long Beach,where it all began.
Keywords: We beat the regulars to the war
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| Current Message 24 - November 18, 2001 |
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Entry: 20740
728th Bomb Sqdn (L) |
Searching for Family or Friends of MIAs |
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RAYMOND (RAY) Sestak wrote on 2001-11-18 07:30:14.0
Comments: I would like to make contact with any family or friends of the following MIAs that were assigned to the 728th Bomb Squadron: A2C Charles E. Davis, Warrensburg, IL, 1st Lt. Edward L. Feakes, Red Bank, NJ, 1st Lt. John M. Fitt, Temple City, CA, Maj. William H. Hiatt, Long Beach, CA, S/Sgt. George J. Soto, Compton, CA, A1C Richard R. Upton, Long Beach, CA, Capt. Norman E. Watkins, Los Angeles, CA, 1st Lt. Robert J. Williams, San Diego, CA. If you have any information on any of these men, please e-mail me at the address provided. Thank you very much. Ray Sestak
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728th Bomb Sqdn - 452nd Bomb Wing
On Sat, 21 Sep 1996
Hokeone@aol.com wrote:
I'd really like to hear from some of the Electronics Section people in
the early '52 time frame. I just went by the museum in Dayton and one
of our planes is there but has the markings of the redisignated 34th
Bomb Sqdn. I can't remember if the number had changed before we moved
to K -1.
I was a SHORAN tech in the 728th.
The 452nd Bomb Wing (L) (NI) had 3 flying Squadrons when I was there.
728th, 729th and 730th. The 17th Bomb Wing had the 34th, 37th and
95th. I do not have the other units attached in my head at this time.
I'll try to find my files on the outfit.
We had people at Miho AB, Japan, K-9 and a tour at K-1 while K-9 was
closed for repair.
The 452nd is now a Reserve outfit in CA and Oregon. An Air lift outfit
with C-141's the last time I checked.
Later Jim Holcomb.
MIA - Camp 3 - 728th Bomb Sq
Date: Mon, 11 Nov 1996
From: "Target Marketing Works, Inc"
targetmw@atl.mindspring.com
Subject: MIA John Henry Zimmerlee 22 Mar 52 Korea
Looking for information on B-26 or crew reported missing in action 21
or 22 Mar 1952 near Sinyon-Ni Korea with the following aboard:
John Henry Zimmerlee AO 1998932
Cecil W. Brandsted AO 721953
Wayne Edwin Lewis AF 17306085
Wilford Theodore Cook Unknown
Accoding to AFM 200-2, the plane may have crashed in Sinyon-Ni
area. A farmer heard that the crew bailed out but one's parachute did
not open. Later that day he observed three men in tan uniforms
being marched past his home in sinyon-Ni under escort of four armed
guards. Hq FEAF associated the forgoing with the missing B-26 and
crew.
According to British source evaluator B-6, Airman Wayne Lewis was seen
in Branch 3, Camp No. 2 in April 1953.
Thanks for any help you can provide,
John Zimmerlee
770-578-4718 or faz 770-578-0002
See Also: POW
Re: Camp 3 MIA - 728th Bomb Sq
Updated: 3/18/99
On Wed, 01 Jan 1997
Ted Baker Email address
wrote:
Hal or Ted,
I can't begin to tell you what joy your K/W Project efforts have
bestowed upon me. I flew night intruder operations with the 452nd Bomb
Wing during the K/W and for many years have mourned the loss of some my
closest friends in combat.
You can only image my surprise when I came across the MIA-Camp 3
message. This crew was working over a North Korean main supply route in
a valley a few miles from my assigned route that night. After a terse
radio message from Cecil Brandsted (the pilot) that he had spotted some
enemy road traffic and was initiating an attack, there followed
silence.
Several of the later flights that night were diverted to the area in a
search effort, but to no avail.
It has always been a mystery. They simply vanished without a trace.
The fact that a North Korean farmer spotted three men under armed guard
in the vicinity the following day lends credence to the fact that there
may have been survivors.
Of course, now the question is where are they, or what happend to them?
Our night intruder losses during the K/W were sporadic. We could go
for couple weeks without so much as a single scratch on one of our
B-26's. Then wham, we'd lose three in a row. Our sister wing on the
west side of Korea (3rd Bomb Wing) always had high losses, so much so
that they were grounded at one point because replacements weren't
arriving fast enough.
Anyway, I just want to thank you for your efforts. It has to be a labor
of love. There just aren't that many people (that I know of) that even
know where Korea is, let alone remember the Korean War.
May you be richly blessed in the coming years.
Ted Baker
Former K/W B-26 driver
452nd Bomb Wing 1951
Re: Camp 3 MIA - 728th Bomb Sq
On Thu, 2 Jan 1997
Thomas Atkins WAAINI@aol.com wrote:
hi ted
the article i refered to was in the january issue of the readers digest.
the name of the article was"johnson's list" and the 'e' mail address
at the end of the article was llwww.readersdigest.com.
sorry i didn't mention the unit we were in at k-9. it was the 452nd
bomb wing which was later designated the 34th bomb wing .
lewis and i were in the 728th squadron. if i left out anymore
information please let me know.
thanks
tom atkins.
8284 Stanton Avenue
Buena Park, Ca. 90620-3229
714-527-1930
More on Zimmerlee
Hi Ted,
A short time ago I sent an e-mail to you requesting any available
info on Wayne E. Lewis who was a member of a B26 crew from
the 452nd Bomb Wing stationed in Pusan(K9).
Was shot down in March of 1952.
Let me start over.
On Monday of November 11,1996 a John Zimmerlee sent you a message
requesting information concering MIA John Henry Zimmerlee who was
a member of the B-26 crew shot down in march of 1952.
On that same crew was my best friend Wayne E. Lewis. Wayne and I went
through Gunnery School together at Lowry A.F.B. in Denver and combat
crew training at Langley Field, Va.
We were both in the 728th Bomb Squadon and we were both scheduled
for missions the same night he was reported missing. Zimmerlee's
message also included some information that according to a British
source evaluator, Wayne E, Lewis was seen in Branch 3, camp
2 in April of 1953.
That would indicate that he survived the bail out or crash landing.
His name to my knowledge has never shown up on any KIA, Died in
captivity or repatriation list.
It would mean a great deal to me if you could provide any additional
information on Wayne or perhaps a name and address for the person who
actually saw Wayne in 1953.
Thanks for the help.
Tom Atkins
8284 stanton Avenue
Buena Park, Ca. 90620-3229
Phone-714-527-1930
Fax-714-220-9406
E-Mail-Waaini
1Lt William Robert Lyden
On July 15, 1995
Updated: 10/26/03
452 Wing, and the 728th Squadron.
Thank you for doing this. I am Richard Lyden, my father was 1Lt William
Robert Lyden with the USAF in Korea. Flying out of Pusan AFB. He was
shot down on Sept 7, 1951 and declared dead on Dec 31, 1953.
I was 7 months old when he went overseas and never got to know the man.
I need to put some perspective on the man whose name I carry, yet never
knew.
I have recently found the name of my fathers B-26. It was "Vivian Girl".
Since my father is an MIA, this information actually adds some reality
and makes it more personal to myself and my family. If anyone has
photos from K-9 of any of the B-26's and by some miracle you have one
of this aircraft I will pay you for any duplication or copying
of the photo.
Thank you for support of our fathers.
Richard (Ryc) Lyden
Ryc rycl@artreach.net
St. Paul,
More: Vivian Girl
On Thu, 6 Nov 1997
Update: 10/26/03
Richard Lyden rycl@artreach.net
wrote:
1424 Upper Afton Road
St. Paul, MN 55106
ArtReach -
651-455-1440 phone
651-455-0665 fax
Home -
651-769-1052 phone
datein: 29Mar50 dateout: 31Dec53
I have been lucky enough to uncover more information on my father and
looking for help. I am looking for Weldon Thomas Armstrong, USAF
(Friend of my father who was also stationed at K-9), and information on
Henry F. Dixon, Capt, USAF (Crewmember).
My fathers plane was, B-26 (Ser. No. 44-34337) nick named "Vivian Girl"
If anyone has a picture of this plane from K-9 please let me know. I
only learned of the exact plane a few days ago and I am very interested
in seeing a photo of it, and the Pusan East Air Base.
Any information on his targets.. Singye, Samdung, Kongdong, and Sonchow
or his flight path K-9 to K-3 to K46 to Point Yoke, to Target Green 7
would also help to fill in the blanks.
Thanks in advance.
B-26's
Date: Sun, 1 Sep 1996
From: hdixon@imagine.com
Henry T. Dixon, Jr.
7 Cedar Glen Rd.
728TH BOMB SQ 9/7/51 B-26
Comments:
My father, Henry Trimble Dixon, was MIA on 9/7/51 while on a B-26
mission. He was presumed dead in 1953. I am interested in hearing from
anyone who knew him or flew with him in Korea.
He also flew during WWII, as a bombardier on B-17 & B-24 in England.
Note that his middle name is misspelled in the database.
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