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Entry: 70562 86TH TROOP CARRIER SQDN	NEED HELP FINDING MY NEIGHBORS BROTHER.
GREG AHMANN wrote on June 15, 2009 CITY AND STATE: YAKIMA WA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: OTHER Comments: I'm trying to help my 80(something) old neighbor find her brother. His name is Donald Guy Warner he was born September 4th, 1928. He was in the Korean War but I do not know what date. He apparently was a paratrooper, and returned to Germany after his tour was complete. His sister is Merilyn Kloster and she lives next door to me in Yakima, WA. I would appreciate any help. Keywords:

Entry: 36679 86TH TROOP CARRIER SQDN	FAT CAT SQUADRON
ED MCELRATH wrote on September 2, 2003 CITY AND STATE: MIDLAND TX UNIT: N/A SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My brother, Lt. Robert M. McElrath, flew with the Fat Cat Squadron out of Tachikawa in 1951-1952. Unfortunately he died 4 years ago after retireing from United Airlines. I would like to get/buy a Fat Cat Squadron patch if there are any out there. I am a Colonel in the Commerative Air Force and would like to add the patch to our collection of patches in the High Sky Wing. Thank you for your consideration. Keywords:

Entry: 33922 86TH TROOP CARRIER SQDN	344TH TCS 'FAT CATS' SQUADRON LOGO
PHIL BOSS wrote on April 30, 2003 CITY AND STATE: OREGON CITY OR UNIT: 344TH TCS 'FAT CATS' SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I am looking for anyone who may have the squadron logo for the 344th TCS "FAT CATS". My Father, Jim Boss served with this unit from Tachikawa in 1953. Any information or a logo would be appreciated. Keywords: FAT CATS

Entry: 33638 86TH TROOP CARRIER SQDN	BORN IN TACHI IN 53
TOM NIKITAS wrote on April 16, 2003 CITY AND STATE: FITCHBURG MA UNIT: NA SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I was born in Tachi in July of 53. My father, Harry Nikitas, captain at the time I believe, was there until approx. Sept of 53. I was 2 months old and took a boat back to Frisco. I still have sterling silver cups from the "Fat Cat's Officers Wives". I will treasure these forever as it's the only rememberance of my place of birth. Did anyone out there remember my father? Luckily he is still alive and 3 out his 4 children are pilots so we get to frequent the local airport and sometimes discuss missions and experiences. Regards, Tom Keywords: C46

Entry: 25450 86TH TROOP CARRIER SQDN	TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
PATRICK LITTLETON wrote on May 14, 2002 CITY AND STATE: PITTSBURG CA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: Hello, My name is Patrick Littleton, I am a Junior at Pittsburg High School, in Pittsburg, California. In our US History calss we learned that the Korean War was called "the forgotten war." This interested me and I was wondering if anyone could tell me about their experiences durring the Korean War, and if they could relate to it being called "the forgotten war." This information would greatly be appriciated. Thank you. Patrick Littleton Keywords:

Entry: 16370 86TH TROOP CARRIER SQDN	344TH TCS 'FAT CATS'
GORDON PURCELL wrote on May 6, 2001 CITY AND STATE: ROCKDALE TX UNIT: 344TH TCS 315TH TCG SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: arrived brady by the bay @ about 2am aboard "go itchi go" transfered back to tachi about 1 week later would love to hear from anyone that was there june 53 till sqdn aircraft began training japanese pilots. i was trans to ashiya to finish my tour.got to fly 119s WHOOPEE COL CASEYS SHINNY AIRPLANES Keywords: called tex by most crew chief/flight mech on 4477593 1st lt dean vanvalkenberg a/c

Entry: 10491 86TH TROOP CARRIER SQDN	BRADY FIELD AFB-- 86TH TC SQDN.
RALPH A. TAYLOR wrote on July 20, 2000 CITY AND STATE: LEXINGTON SC UNIT: 86TC SQDN. (FAT CATS) 1952-1953 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: 86TC SQDN. (FAT CATS) 1952-1953 Keywords:

Entry: 9830 86TH TROOP CARRIER SQDN	H.C. BROOKSBANK
MOLLY BROOKSBANK wrote on June 26, 2000 CITY AND STATE: IL UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I am looking for a "FAT CAT" squadron member! My father in law served in the airforce WWII and Korean War. Would like to hear from you if YOU WERE THERE. Thank you Keywords: C-47 Pilots

Entry: 8259 86TH TROOP CARRIER SQDN	UNIT MEMBER
JACK L. TORNEY wrote on April 26, 2000 CITY AND STATE: SHORELINE WA UNIT: 85TH - 86TH TC SQD SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Flying from Gonasu to Korea as R/O-Remember parachute drops, Variety of loads and fields. Keywords: Also served in: 345th BS and 85TH and 86TH TC SQD

Entry: 6394 86TH TROOP CARRIER SQDN	SEEKING INFO
MARGARET DEWITT wrote on January 23, 2000 CITY AND STATE: EAST BRUNSWICK NJ UNIT: 86TH T.C. SQUADRON 437TH T.C.GROUP SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: my dad never talked about korea, when he passed away we found a box which contained photos,leaflets,a xmas 1951 menu, newspaper from brady field about a carnival, and little odd and ends from korea.i am trying to get as much info as i can so my children and others will know about the korean war. they really dont learn that much about in school . i have also just completed his journey in ww11 with the 9th air force 344th bombardment group (m) aaf. thank you Keywords: tom bond-brooklyn ny----stationed at tachikawa-fat cat squadron--radio operator--i think aircraft was c46d

Entry: 2842 86TH TROOP CARRIER SQDN	SALVADOR (ACE) ACEVEDO
SALVADOR (ACE) ACEVEDO wrote on April 4, 1999 CITY AND STATE: LOS ANGELES CA UNIT: 344TH TROOP CARRIER SQ SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: Comments: Arrived Brady AB, May 1952, assigned to 86th Troop Carr Sq (later became 344th Troop Carr Sq), TDY to Tachikawa AB, rotated to ZI June 1954, assigned to 3535th Aircraft Observer Training Wing, HQs and HQs Sq. Discharged Sep 1955. A/1C Salvador "Ace" Acevedo AFSN 16389436 Enlisted in Chicago-Sep 1951 Basic Training at: Sampson AFB Keywords:

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