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Entry: 79680 817TH TROOP CARRIER SQDN	THANK YOU .
GEORGE BRENCKLE wrote on July 19, 2011 CITY AND STATE: OSPREY FL UNIT: BLUE TAIL FLIES SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN Comments: I served with Jimmy Breuton in Korea and saw his wife's message on this site. I remember serving with Jimmy in Korea and we were good friends then. He was an excellent pilot. We played many card games together between flights. This was in 1951-1952. On returning to the staes when he went into the C-130's and I did not but went into the C-119's and after Miami I left the service. I later flew with the RI National Guard. Keywords: C-119

Entry: 77196 817TH TROOP CARRIER SQDN	SEARCHING FOR MEMBERS OF 817TH
RICHARD FRENCH wrote on December 22, 2010 CITY AND STATE: ST. CHARLES MO UNIT: 817TH SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN Comments: Trying to locate Richard L Hancock and Sgt. Bergenheier. Sgt. Bergenheier was in charge of engine conditioning in 1954 and 1955. Please contact me with any information. Thank you! Keywords: 817th. Blue tail flies c 119 Mechanic Crewchief Engineer

Entry: 77192 817TH TROOP CARRIER SQDN	SEP. '53 -AUG. '55
RICHARD FRENCH wrote on December 21, 2010 CITY AND STATE: WELDON SPRING HEIGHTS MO UNIT: 817 TROOP CARRIER SQUADRON SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN Comments: Looking for ANYONE within this time frame!! Contact me!! Keywords: Blue tail flys

Entry: 77191 817TH TROOP CARRIER SQDN	SEP. '53 -AUG. '55
RICHARD FRENCH wrote on December 21, 2010 CITY AND STATE: WELDON SPRING HEIGHTS MO UNIT: 817 TROOP CARRIER SQUADRON SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN Comments: Looking for ANYONE within this time frame!! Contact me!! Keywords: Blue tail flys

Entry: 74772 817TH TROOP CARRIER SQDN	483RD BLUE TAIL FLIES
MICHELLE WILSON wrote on May 22, 2010 CITY AND STATE: TYLER TX UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Looking for info - my dad was a crew member on a C119 in this unit between 1952 and 1954. His name was Maxie Wilson. Some names i have of his friends are Billy Ray Horn, Bill Whetsel, Jim Cooper, John Summerson. I have some great photos taken by him while in japan, korea and in french indo-china. Keywords: Texas Belle, C119, French Indo-China, Maxie Wilson, Blue Tail Flies, 9117, 483rd

Entry: 73389 817TH TROOP CARRIER SQDN	ASHIYA AFB JAPAN
JAMES W. (JIM) WRIGHT wrote on February 1, 2010 CITY AND STATE: SUNSET TX UNIT: 817 TCS 314 TCW SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN Comments: I was at Sheppard AFB for c130 tng then Littlerock AFB with C119s, shipped to Ashiya to await C130s.815 TCS and 817 TCS. Raced motor cycles on run way we later shipped to NAHA. Anyone still avail who made this journey 1858 to 1962 Keywords: Ashiya crash of '59

Entry: 67490 817TH TROOP CARRIER SQDN	LOOKING FOR 817TH MEMBERS
GALEN SEAL wrote on October 13, 2008 CITY AND STATE: VISTA CA UNIT: 817TH TCS SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN Comments: Looking for members of the 817th for possible reunion in 2009. Please contact me with names of anyone who was at Ashiya 1955-58. I will share names with all respondents. Keywords: C-119 Pilot

Entry: 65146 817TH TROOP CARRIER SQDN	817 TCS
GEORGE WRIGHT wrote on April 9, 2008 CITY AND STATE: KLAMATH FALLS OR UNIT: 817 TCS SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN Comments: I was with the 817 TCS from June 1958 through June 1960. Be glad to hear from anyone from those days. I have quite a few photos. Keywords: Richard Webb, Ted Suranie, Col George Samson, Major Thomas Sobieski, Capt Vincent Guarna, Gary Rose, Capt Duane Phares, Lt Geogheon, Capt Schnaar, Mr. Ono, "Mike" houseboy...etc.

Entry: 63043 817TH TROOP CARRIER SQDN	BEAUTIFUL DREAMER AND ORIENTAL BEAUTY
REGULO VASQUEZ wrote on November 16, 2007 CITY AND STATE: DALLAS TX UNIT: 817----65TH.TCS SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN Comments: served in the far east in the korean airdrops of the 187th and support of the french in indo china in the early 50s. 1952 -54----went to england to crew a kc-97 to refuel b-47s over europe. Keywords: ashia,japan--clark,pi.-indo china-korea jim kinzel-mansfield-multz-kempland-beasley-skosh-oliver-thomas-

Entry: 61671 817TH TROOP CARRIER SQDN	LOOKING FOR 817 SQUADRON FROM 58 TO 60
ARTHUR PAGEL wrote on July 18, 2007 CITY AND STATE: SAUKVILLE WI UNIT: 817TH. SQUADRON SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN Comments: WILL UPGRADE SOME OF THIS AS MY MEMORY COMES UP WITH STUFF. I WAS AT ASHYIA FROM 58 TO 60 - CREW CHIEF ON A C-130 THE FIRST AIRMAN CREW CHIEF AND THE ONLY C-130 WITH WHITE SIDEWALLS!! SCHOOLED AT WHITICHA FALLS TEXAS IN THE FIRST CLASS ON C-130s I WOULD BE INTERESTED IN HEARING FROM ANYONE THAT WAS THERE AT THAT TIME TO THE GENTLEMAN THAT RETURNED TO ASHYIA - WAS THE "ROMANCE", OR "HILLBILLY HEAVEN" STILL IN BUSINESS - I WAS 18 AT THE TIME!! Keywords: "BIG JOHN" WRIGHT - MACON, GA DAVE CUMMINGS - PHILADELPHIA, PA SGT. JOHNS HOYT BLACKMAN - ALABAMA

Entry: 59074 817TH TROOP CARRIER SQDN	COLOR SCHEME OF C-119
ROBERT SKAPIK JR. wrote on September 29, 2006 CITY AND STATE: GREENWOOD IN UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: Hello, My name is Robert Skapik. I am an airline for a Republic Airways in Indianapolis IN. I am doing some research on the 817TH TCS C-119 Flying Boxcar. A friend of my dad's use to fly this aircraft. He has been looking for a model of it. I found one, but it is a plastic kit that I have to build. I would like to build one of the aircraft in his unit but I am unable to find a photo of the aircraft and Google. Could someone please help me in getting a side shot of the full aircraft in that color scheme. All i know so far is that it is bare metal with a blue and white stripe tail. I would really appreciate the help. Thanxs for your time. Sincerely, Robert Skapik Keywords: NA

Entry: 54898 817TH TROOP CARRIER SQDN	OPERATIONS CLERK 817 TCS 58-60
RICHARD WEBB wrote on December 30, 2005 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: 817 TCS SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN Comments: Was Operations Clerk May 1958 - Nov 1960. Worked with and for Col Thomas Sobieski. Was stationed in Ashiya, Japan and Naha, Okanawa with the then Major Sobieski. Keywords: Dick

Entry: 54127 817TH TROOP CARRIER SQDN	817TH TCS CREW MEMBERS
GALEN SEAL wrote on November 15, 2005 CITY AND STATE: VISTA CA UNIT: 817TH TCS SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN Comments: I was stationed at Ashiya AB from late '55 to early 57' and would like to hear from crew members and support troops from that period. I was crewed with Jerry Godwin, "Goose" Wetherington, John Foote, Floyd Norris, Dan Dailey and many others. If anyone knows the whereabouts of any of these guys, please let me know. Also, if any of the Blue Tail Flies would be interested in a reunion in '06 here in San Diego, let me know! Keywords: C-119 Pilot

Entry: 53617 817TH TROOP CARRIER SQDN	DID YOU KNOW THOMAS SOBIESKI?
CATHIE SOBIESKI wrote on October 15, 2005 CITY AND STATE: WHITEMARSH VA UNIT: DAD'S UNIT 817TH TROOP CARRIER SQAD SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Dad--Thomas Sobieski--moved our family to Ashyia Japan . There from 1958-1960 --lived just outside one of the gates with about 7 or 8 other American family's..place was called Casey Hill. Keywords: family stationed in Ashiya Japan from 1958-1960

Entry: 48952 817TH TROOP CARRIER SQDN	LYMAN FRAIN
MATTHEW FRAIN wrote on February 15, 2005 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Looking for anyone with information about the 483rd AW role in supporting the French / CAT flights in 1953, 1954. My father, Lyman Frain, flew C-119s out of Tourane (Da Nang) during these flights. I'd love to hear from anyone with any recollections of him during those operations or at Ashiya in general. He was later test and instructor pilot at Ashiya. Keywords: 817th TCS, Blue Tail Flies C-119, Korea, Indochina 1950 - 1955

Entry: 43097 817TH TROOP CARRIER SQDN	CREWS, MATES, AND PLANE..NICKNAMES
JEFF BOWMAN wrote on May 16, 2004 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FRIEND OF VETERAN Comments: Looking for other crew members he served with and planes ( names, nicknames). If any one cross reference any info, send it my way. Trying to build a bit more history for a recently past USAF vet Maj. Richard J. Connaughton. He was the bomb/nag in ww2, korea...but not sure aboue nam. Thank You Friends of the Flighing fortress Keywords: Richard J. Connaughton B-17 bombarder/ Navagator.

Entry: 42768 817TH TROOP CARRIER SQDN	LOOKING FOR OLD BUDDIES
MICHAEL ROCHKIND wrote on May 2, 2004 CITY AND STATE: CAMP HILL PA UNIT: 817 TROOP CARRIER SQUADRON SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 41124 817TH TROOP CARRIER SQDN	815TH TCS INFO
JEFF FLADD wrote on February 21, 2004 CITY AND STATE: LOS LUNAS NM UNIT: 815TH TCS ,COMM. ASHIYA SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: saying "hello" to anyone who remembers me from 1954-1956 at ashiya....hal gelman, bob lindsley,elmer eliason, marty morganlander,or our little dog "stinkochon"...the 815 has a renion in branson in 2005 ( sam gaskill ). the 815 th C-130 group -Tachikawa, is having a renuion in Biloxi , Miss. Apri 15-18,2004...Jim Heldt ( 281-334-5120 ) other contacts: Harry Roberts (281-488-5985)and Gene Taylor no phone known...they were hosts to the houston reunion 2003. ] Keywords: flying jennies - c-119 flying boxcars- ashiya, japan, korea, okinawa,taiwan, phillipines,

Entry: 39648 817TH TROOP CARRIER SQDN	INFO ANY ON THE FLYING JENNIES 1953 1955
EARL COLLINS wrote on January 2, 2004 CITY AND STATE: CORPUS CHRISTI TX UNIT: FLYING JENNIES C-119 TROOP CARRIER SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 37291 817TH TROOP CARRIER SQDN	DID YOU KNOW JIM BARNES?
JIM BARNES wrote on October 1, 2003 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Dad said he was in 772nd TCS and 817th TCS. Was based in Ashiya Japan and Korea in 1954-58 Keywords:

Entry: 36295 817TH TROOP CARRIER SQDN	PERSONNEL LOCATION
THEODORE SURANIE wrote on August 16, 2003 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: 817TH TROOP CARRIER SQUADRON 58-60 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: Looking to find anyone assigned to the 817th from july 1958 to Jan 1960. Keywords: Ted

Entry: 36033 817TH TROOP CARRIER SQDN	817TH TCS NAHA OKINAWA
DAVID DOYLE wrote on August 3, 2003 CITY AND STATE: FELTON DE UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: I was a Flight Mechanic on the C-130A herks at Naha. and looking for someone who may have been in the squadron at the same time. Keywords: Looking for anyone who was in the 817th TCS on Okinawa 1963-1965

Entry: 32027 817TH TROOP CARRIER SQDN	LOOKING FOR 817TH MEMBERS
JIM KINZEL wrote on February 14, 2003 CITY AND STATE: MILTON WV UNIT: 817TH BLUE TAIL FLIES SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I was stationed at Ashiya as an engineer with the 817th and would be interested in contacting other members of the squadron for correspondence. Would appreciate any info about some of the following friends if possible. Dick "Willy" Houston, Dick Miller, Mike Griffen, Bruce Mansfield. Keywords: A/C #122 "Beautiful Dreamer"

Entry: 31943 817TH TROOP CARRIER SQDN	483RD FIELD MAINTENCE ENGINE BUILD UP
THOMAS CHAMPION wrote on February 11, 2003 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: 483 FLD MAINT SQ. ENGINE BUILD UP SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: WE joined the 403 TCW at Portland Oregon in March 1952 and subsequently road a bus to Seattle to board the USNS Aultman. 15 or so days later we arrived in Fuchu. We boarded the train for the overnight trip to Ashiya. I worked in ENGINE BUILD UP supporting the 6 squadrons of C-119's and the Greek C-47's until I came home in June 1954. Many great memories such as seeing C-119's lined up all the way down the runway, and the taxiways performing their engine run-ups at the same time and then taxiing nose to tail to begin takeoff at 10 second separation. They flew out over the water, formed up and came back over the base in formation. I've been told there were 80-90 planes in the formation Keywords: I have many pictures of the fuselage art. Looking to hear from anyone who was there; especially in Field Maintenance

Entry: 30998 817TH TROOP CARRIER SQDN	BLUE TAIL FLIES 52-54
DOYLE (SKOSH) SUMMERFORD wrote on January 6, 2003 CITY AND STATE: SMITHVILLE MS UNIT: 817TH TROOP CARRIER SQUADRON SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: I was stationed at Ashiya from May 52-Jul 54. I made TDYs several times to Korea and once to Haiphong. I would welcome contact from anyone who knew me. See the additional info for my mailing addy and phone. This isn't my email addy, but any messages will be forwarded. Keywords: Ashiya Electrician on C-119s

Entry: 29668 817TH TROOP CARRIER SQDN	ASHIYA AIRBASE NOW
BEN BIRKBECK wrote on November 17, 2002 CITY AND STATE: GRAND RAPIDS MI UNIT: 817 TCS SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 25325 817TH TROOP CARRIER SQDN	ASHIYA AIRBASE NOW
BEN BIRKBECK wrote on May 9, 2002 CITY AND STATE: GRAND RAPIDS MI UNIT: 817 TCS SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: my wife and i just returned from a self guided trip to kyushu. did fine even without trying my 45 year old language "skills". speaking no english,the people in charge at ashiya a.b.let us on base and gave us a nice tour--not a lot of change actually. my old boq looks just the same!!!the base is operational with "japan self defense force". Keywords: c-119 col.westbrook-green latrine-ongagawa

Entry: 24636 817TH TROOP CARRIER SQDN	BLUE TAIL FLIES, SKY RUNNER
KELLY GAST wrote on April 9, 2002 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: Looking for people who new John W. Kraushaar, or John Mueller aka Tex. I had jellybean73@symet.net but i dont use that email no more, but you can reach me at mom4tx@yahoo.com thanks, Bye Keywords: 817 Troop carrier squad

Entry: 22061 817TH TROOP CARRIER SQDN	817TH TRP CARR SQDN, ASHIYA
NORM (PETE) PETERSON wrote on January 5, 2002 CITY AND STATE: PHOENIX AZ UNIT: 817TH INSTRUMENT SHOP SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: I arrived Ashiya in January 1954 to work in the instrument shop. Went to Cat-Bi, Haiphong in April. Looking for "Dink" Pennington and "Skosh" Summerford who were with me then. On return to Ashiya I worked in one of the nose docks until my tour was up. I'm in contact with Bob Looney and Chuck Monka, both engineers. Looking for to hearing from any and all "Blue Tail Flies". Keywords: 817, Ashiya

Entry: 21921 817TH TROOP CARRIER SQDN	65TH,817THTCS. 403TCG 483RDTCW
PHILIP K. (PHIL) KEMPLAND wrote on December 31, 2001 CITY AND STATE: FLORISSANT MO UNIT: 817 TCS SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I was at Ashiya from July 1952 Through July of 1954. All e mails welcomed Keywords: Ashiya AFB Japan APO 75 Instrument Specialist Ashiya AFB Japan (J1) APO 75 From 1 July 1952 thru July 1954 65TH Troop Carrier Sqdn. 817th Troop Carrier Sqdn. 403rd TC Wing

Entry: 21420 817TH TROOP CARRIER SQDN	BLUE TAIL FLIES, 817TH TCS
JOE MANNING wrote on December 11, 2001 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: Would like to hear from any one in the 817th TCS, 483rd wing, who remembers me as a crew chief on the c119,during the Korean War and into the Indo-China drops. My name is Joe Manning, Fargo, ND Keywords:

Entry: 21175 817TH TROOP CARRIER SQDN	817TH BLUE TAIL FLIES
ED CULPEPPER wrote on December 2, 2001 CITY AND STATE: CHARLOTTE NC UNIT: 817TH TROOP CARRIER SQUADRON SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Would enjoy hearing from other 817th members. I visited with our CO, Col. Charles Westbrook in Jasper, Al a few years back. He was in poor health and I haven't heard from him since. I would also appreciate hearing from others who went to Cat Bi, Haiphong Indo China. Keywords: Flight Engineer on Old Blue #9178. Johnny Oliver was Crew Cheif.

Entry: 19433 817TH TROOP CARRIER SQDN
KELLY GAST wrote on September 15, 2001 CITY AND STATE: TX UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: I am trying to locate a John W. Kraushaar. My father n law was in the same squad. Please if anyone knows how i can reach john w. kraushaar, that would help me out alot. Thanks, Kelly Keywords: 817 Troop Carrier Squad Ashiya, Japan

Entry: 17288 817TH TROOP CARRIER SQDN	817TH TRP. CARR. SQ. (M)
VIRGINIA BYRON wrote on June 13, 2001 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I am looking for any information about members of the Blue Tail Flies. My father was in this unit, and I believe he was an aircraft mechanic. I have a china cup with his name on it, along with the blue-tail fly emblem on it. I do know that in 1953, he was known as Airman Second Class Francis Byron, and was from Maine. Can you help me out at all???? Keywords:

Entry: 14328 817TH TROOP CARRIER SQDN	BLUE TAIL FLY/SKY RUNNER
BEN BIRKBECK wrote on January 15, 2001 CITY AND STATE: GRAND RAPIDS MI UNIT: 817TCS ,483TCW SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: any reunions ashiya troops '53-'57? Keywords: c-119 ,ashiya machi ,col westbrook

Entry: 6818 817TH TROOP CARRIER SQDN	817 TRP CARR SQN., 483 TRP CARR WING
BOB HUETTMANN wrote on February 8, 2000 CITY AND STATE: PEBBLE BEACH CA UNIT: 817 TRP CARR SQN., 483 TRP CARR WING SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: 817 TRP CARR SQN., 483 TRP CARR WING Keywords: AF Pilot Class 52-G In Korean Theater March '53 to May '54 817th Troop Carrier Sqn. Ashiya, Japan Pilot C-119 aircraft

Entry: 6792 817TH TROOP CARRIER SQDN	817TH TROOP CARRIER SQUADRON
BARNES BEASLEY wrote on February 8, 2000 CITY AND STATE: HUNTSVILLE AL UNIT: 37TH,65TH,AND 817TH TROOP CARRIER SQUADRON SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Would like to hear from other members of "The Blue Tail Flies". Keywords: "The Blue Tailed Flies" 1951-1952 Nigoya,Japan 1952-1954, Ashiya,Japan

Entry: 4955 817TH TROOP CARRIER SQDN	LOOKING FOR 817TH TCSQN. PILOTS
BOB HUETTMANN wrote on November 15, 1999 CITY AND STATE: CA UNIT: 817TH TROOP CARRIER SQN. SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Would like to hear from any other pilots who remember me. The only one I am in contact with is Louis (Blake) Senter. Any reunions planned? Keywords: Looking for fellow pilots from 817th Troop Carrier Sqn. Blue Tail Flies 1953 1954 C-119 Ashiya, Japan

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