6091ST / YAKOTA

Comments: .......looking for anyone who remembers serving w/ isreal a. (bud) martin...( crew chief) c-130bII OUT OF YAKOTA AB JAPAN 1960--1964

Keywords: Isreal A.("Bud")Martin

The History of the 91st Strat. Recon. Sqdn. is now on line

Comments: The History of the 91st Strategic Reconnaissance Squadron, from 1917, to date, is now available on line at http://www.RB-29.net/ — If you have questions or comments, contact Chuck Stone, at charnell@brainerd.net.

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57 SRS

Comments: Do you know of any web site that covers information on the 57th Strategic Recon Squadron out of Hickam AFB? I was in that B-29 outfit from 52 through 55. Flew during Castle and Ivy.

thanks charlie

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E-Mail address change

Comments: Flew as a gunner on RB-29s & RB-50s out of Yokota from '54 to 8/58. Was in "CLASS 52-G2" at Randolph.

Keywords: Crew "Daves Knaves"

Reunion 2002

Comments: the 91st Stratgic Recon Squadron RB29s is having a reunion in Savannah GA. in March of 2002

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Looking For

Comments: I was a Tech. Sgt. in Electonic Counter-Measures aboard a B-50g out of Yokota between the years 1956 to 1959. My aircraft commander was Capt. Kenworthy. I am looking for any one who may know some information of Capt. Kenworthy or who may have flown with me during those years out of Yokota.

Keywords: 6091st Recon. Squadron 56 - 59

B-45 or RB-45 Losses over Korea

Comments: I am an aviation artist whose curent project involves the B/RB-45; I am working up a painting which will be featured as a scale model "box art" for a forthcoming kit. in the process of executing these projects, however, I strive to maintain a sense of histroical accuracy in my art. Hence, I am trying to track down more substantial info on B-45s lost with the 91 SRS in Korea. It is my understanding that. early in the war, three Tornadoes were baled from the 84th BS in the UK; two were subsequently lost to MiGs over the Korean penninsula. I do not know if the loans involved only airframes, or if the crews were TDY as well. At any rate, ANY additonal info you can provide about B-45 or RB-45 losses during the war would be deeply appreciated. Photos - markings descriptions - mission reports - Missing Air Crew Reports - ANYTHING - I'd be grateful. The finished artwork will most likely become part of the USAF Art Collection at the Pentagon.

Keywords: B-45, RB-45, 91 SRS, MiG, losses

Searching for Family or Friends of MIAs

Comments: I would like to make contact with any family or friends of T/Sgt. Richard L. Albright, who was assigned to the 91st Strat. Recon. If you have any information on Richard Albright, please e-mail me at the address provided. Thank you very much. Ray Sestak

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Inf. regards to missing person

Comments: Looking for information regarding Thomas G. Shipp. He was shot down over N. Japan bt Russians He was on a recon flight with the 91st. I believe he was a gunner. Have inf from his family and would like any inf in regards to the flight which he was on.

Keywords: 345B.S. 98 th BW 1952

Det A 47TH BWL, YAB,JAPAN. RB45C'S. 1 OCT. 1950- 1 MAY 1951

Comments: This unit was assembled at Barksdale AFB, and was deployed app 1 Aug. Flew out from Fairfield Ca, to Hickam AFB, and was held there for 1 wk. Then flew to Midwaay, and was there for what seemed like foreever. Next stop was Wake Is, then on to uam.From there straight on into Yakota. At some point during our stay at Yakota, Det A became a part of the 91st Strat Recon Wg @ Barksdale AFB.During Sept of 1951, the wing was relocated to Lockbourne AFB Ohio.

Keywords: RB45C;s AC# 48011, 48012, 48013

B-29, RB-29 & RB-50 Gunner in Japan

Comments: Would like to hear from some of the old warriors.

Keywords: 91st SRS 1954- Aug 1958

July 29, 1953 RB-50 Shootdown

Comments: My Uncle, A2C James E. Woods, along with seventeen crewmembers of an RB-50 recon mission out of Yokoto AB into Russia, was shot down by Russian MIGS on July 29, 1953. Captain Roche was the only survivor picked up by US ships. Evidence from the US-Russia POW/MIA Task Force suggests that there were survivors picked up by Russian ships. Although, no definitive evidence from Russia. I am interested in hearing from anyone who was at Yakoto AB during the time of the shootdown and who can provide me any information about my Uncle and the shootdown. This summer, I am participating in a memorial service for my Uncle in Buchannon, West Virginia. Thanks. Ken Winker. I can be reached at (850)222-4555 or at kenwinker@hotmail.com

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91st SRS-related web site address change

Comments: The web site address for, Recollections of an RB-29 Crew in Japan, has been changed to http://www.RB-29.net/

Check it out when your schedule permits and bookmark it for later reference.

Chuck Stone

Keywords: RB-29, RB-45, Reconnaissance, Japan, Okinawa, South Korea, North Korea, ELINT, EW, Ferret, Ravens, EWO

SAC XRAY 91ST STRAT RECON SQ, YOKOTA AFB

Comments: My father has been trying to find any information on his former Unit...says he was part of the 91st Strategic Recon Squadron out of Yakota. In particular he mentions Strategic Air Command XRAY which was attached/detached to the 91st SRS. ANY information or anyone who knows my father or knew anyone who served with him would be appreciated. 1952-1955 His name is Cyril Peter Hughes...most people know him by "Peter" or "Pete".

Keywords: SAC XRAY 91st SRS Under Gen Mark Clark, Army Far East Command HQ

Classified Recon Stories

Comments: Our crew web site “Recollections of an RB-29 Crew in Japan” has been expanded with contributed stories and illustrations from crewmembers with related experiences. Check out this URL when your schedule permits: http://www.brainerd.net/~mlic/test/HTML/index.htm

Happy New Year!

Chuck Stone

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Looking for

Comments: I am looking for anyone who served with my dad, Bill Parker. He was a B29 recon photographer with the 91st. I believe he was at Yokota AFB.

Keywords: 91st strat recon

91st SRS/98th BG

Comments: I was at Yokota Aug. 1950-Aug. 1952 with the 98th Bomb Wing. I understand the 91st came under the command of the 98th at some point about this time. Would appreciate any confirmation, copies of Special Orders etc.

As historian of the 98th, I am trying to keep the history accurate and current.

You can access our WEB Site http://members.aol.com/BOMBGRP98/index.html or contact me E-Mail BOMBGRP98@aol.com

Thanks and good luck on your reunion. You are also welcome to join the 98th association. Details are on our membership page.

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RB-29 929 & 1810

Comments: In 31st and 91st Recon 1949-1951 Acft Commander was Earl Ambrose, 1Lt. Went to Japan 7 Jul 1950 flying acft 929 Acft 4000 (Tiger Lil) crew and ours were first recon missions flown.

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52-53

Comments: Any information on who got the credit for this mission on the first high alttitude night photography. Info on any crewmembers which were on this mission with Robert Ott would be appreacieated. Robert Ott developed and preformed this method but hasn't seemed to have gotten any of the credit. Instead he got a promotion.

My name is Greg Ott, Bob is my uncle and 82 yrs old. I am trying to help him get some recognition for this and other events for the Veteran's War Museum. Bob is a Vet of WWII, Korea & Viet Nam.

Keywords: KEYWORDS: Yokota Air Base 1952-1953; RB-29 TSGT Robert Ott,NCOIC

Ist high alttitude night photography

Comments: Any information on who got the credit for this mission on the first high alttitude night photography. Robert Ott developed and preformed this method but hasn't seemed to have gotten any of the credit. Instead he got a promotion.

My name is Greg Ott, Bob is my uncle and 82 yrs old. I am trying to help him get some recognition for this and other events for the Veteran's War Museum. Bob is a Vet of WWII, Korea & Viet Nam.

Keywords: Yokota Air Base 1952-1953; RB-29 TSGT Robert Ott,NCOIC

91st Recon Squadron

Comments: Would like to contact any members of the crew Delker, Jenkins, Todd, St Dennis, Parker, Burgen, Jordan, Gilbertson, Slaven and Beck.

Keywords: B-29 Tail #1815, Nose Art, Daijobu

Honey Bucket Honcho's #1929

Comments: Would like to hear frm any former members of this group. Have several crewmembers names and E-mail addresses and would like more. Also, a reunion for 91st members will be held in Las vegas on Oct-17 thru 19 2000.

Keywords: Mule Train Aircraft Name Honey Bucket Honcho Tail No. 1929

91st SRS Yokota 1952-1953

Comments: I am looking for any information any one has on SSGT Hirsch, who was shot down with, I believe, CAPT Dunham's crew on Oct. 7, 1952 in Russian territory off of Northern Hokkaido.

I am a retired AF TSGT who was stationed in Yokota from Nov 52-May 53. Looking for any one else I served with during that time.

Keywords: 91st SRS, Yokota 1952-1953, CAPT. Dunham's crew, shoot-down off Hokkaido, SSGT Hirsch

91st SRS Related Web Site under construction

Comments: I am building a web site that is a memorial to my RB-29 crew and all people who have participated in RB and B-29 operations in the Far East, since WW II. It is still under construction and the URL is a temporary location, under construction. If you have any interest in this, check it out and offer comments if you are moved to do so.

Click on this.

http://www.brainerd.net/~mlic/test/HTML/index.htm

Best wishes.

Chuck Stone

Keywords: Classified Reconnaissance, RB-29, Yokota Air Base, 1953/54

Looking to Contact All 91st Squadron Vets

Comments: Dear Veterans, My name is Frederick J. Ferrer. I am an AIr Force veteran and Historian Emeritus for the 91st Squadron whose distinguished service has lasted from 1917 to present. The 91st was last re-activated as the 91st "Intelligence" Squadron assigned to the National Security Agency at Fort George Meade, Maryland. After retiring from active-duty in 1999, I have returned to school and currently pursuing a Ph.D. in History. I am still connected with the unit, am writing a 80+year comprehensive history of the unit and recently completed an article specifically on the 91st SRS's service during the Korean War. I am currently working with the new unit commander to pursue the re-awarding of the Korean Presidential Unit Citiation in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Korean War here in Washington DC. I would love to hear from you. You can reach me at this e-mail address [AFHonor@aol.com] or call me in the evenings at (410) 859-1791 or -3686. I look forward to adding "your" story to the unit's long, distinguished history. V/R, F. Ferrer

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B-29, 91ST STRAT RECON, YAFB, '54-'58

Comments: Was Gunner on Photo/Elect. Recon B-29/B-50, at Yokota AFB,Japan from Nov '54 to Jun '58. Most time flown was in ERB-29 tail # 1843. We delivered it to the Navy at China Lake, Ca. in late '56. Returned and finished rest of tour in RB/ERB-50's. Would like to hear from anyone who was there in that timeframe.

Keywords: RB/ERB-29 & RB/ERB-50 CFC GUNNER

91st Strat. Recon Squadron

Comments: Served 28 months with the 91st from May 1951 through February 1953.

Keywords: A/C 817/816, Special QRC aircraft, Maj Faver, Sgt Lawerence T. Jones

LOOKING FOR

Comments: Looking for anyne who flew with or knew my uncle, ANDREW B. HAGER. He was a navigator n B-29's and flew recon or photo flights over Korea duing the war. He went to Langley AFB Va. after 52 missions over Korea. He drowned off So. Carolina in a boating accident. Help!

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1st Lt. Andrew B. HAGER

Cold War/Cold Water — 91st SRS

Comments: Participated in Cold War reconnaissance activities with 91st SRS, Yokota Air Base from fall of 1953 to summer of 1954. My crew will have its first reunion in late June, 2000. My extensive collection of black & white and color photos of our crew at work have been turned over to USAF Museum, WPAFB, Ohio. Am considering opening a web site to illustrate RB-29 crewmembers at work on the ground and in the air, as well as illustrations of people and rural countryside in Japan during that time. Does anyone have any comments or encouragement regarding this effort?

Keywords: Aircraft Commander, RB-29, Cold War Recon.

Replying to Robert Stadille

Comments: 91ST STRATEGIC RECONNAISSANCE SQUAD

Keywords: B-29 "TIGER LIL" Looking for Wayland Mayo from Washington, NC.

Jan 50 - Dec 51

Comments: I am looking for personnel from the 31st or 91st Strategic Reconaissance Squadron. I was a member of this unit from January 1950 to December 1951.

I was with the 31st Strat Rcn Sq on Okinawa in 1950. When the war started in Korea we were sent to Japan. Later, our unit designation was changed to 91st Strat Rcn. I'm interested in finding former members. I would appreciate any info.

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B 29 YAFB, JAPAN 1952

Comments: I am looking for Ground crew members and B 29 29 B 29 Recon out of YAFB,Japan 1952. Looking for Al Lazar(from New York) Also all members of Intelligence group out of Lowery AFM,Denver 1952 Including Robert Smaroff, Henry Shaw(both of Penn) plus those who were involved in off bases activities at Hino Orphanage, Kunotachi (South Tachi)High School where we talk English, and the WWII-Black/Japanese Orphanage located on the mountain near "Hino", Japan. And Lt Bartheolomew whose B 29 was caught in jet stream and should have crashed into sea, after B 29 bomb run over Korea. Additional Note; Harold Holding of Colorado Springs who went to Intelligence School with us in Denver,and who went overseas with us but stationed at Johnson AFB(TAC) was killed in 737 United Airlines crashe at Colorado Springs. James Landrum email jasland@msn.com

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squadron member

Comments: 91ST STRAT RECONN. USAF

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