to say hello 53-54

Comments: Good to find the 91st web site . Ischould be listed as a life member my email is budd31@msn.com

Keywords: I served at Fairchild AFB,Spokane Wa. and At yokota air base Japan. June 1953 to jan. 1954. Was in the camera shop. I should be listed as a life member

RB-29 Tail Number 44-61929 Yokota 52-53

Comments: My dad, Raymon W. Head was a crew member on RB-29 #929. He was at Yokota from 52-53. I am looking for any information on other crew members who flew with or remember my dad, who is alive, and living in Illinois.

Thank You.

Keywords: 91st SRS Korea 1952-1953

91st SRW / 91st SRS Reunion

Comments: Comments: 91st Strategic Reconnaissance Wing (1948-1957) (McGuire, Yokota, Barksdale, Lockbourne) - Includes members of 91PRS, 91SRS, 322SRS, 323SRS, 324SRS, 91ARS, FMS, AEMS, RTS, PMS, SupSq, MedGp, APSq, ComSq, HQ, 16PRS, 31SRS, 6091SRS, et al.

Our next 91SRW Association reunion is scheduled for 13-16 September 2009 at Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.

Next will be 12-17 May 2010 in San Antonio, Texas.

Contact: Jim Bard, 3424 Nottingham Road, Westminster, MD 21157, phone 410-549-1094, e-mail jimbardjr@comcast.net

Website: http://91stsrw.microway.com/

Keywords: Keywords: 91st SRW, 91st SRS,

RB-29, SN: 61810 Roscoe G. Becker

Comments: My Uncle was S/Sgt. Roscoe G. Becker, Scanner on board the RB-29, SN: 44-61810 shot down on 6-12-52 over the Sea of Japan. He was survived by his mother, Alice Becker, and his 2 brothers, Martin and Robert Becker. I am Martin's daughter. Both Martin and Robert are suffering with Alzheimer's Disease, but my dad has never given up hope of finding out more about his brother's fate. He idolized "Sonny", as Roscoe was called. Anyone who might have pictures of this crew or recollections of meeting with them, I would greatly appreciate hearing from you so I can pass them onto my dad while he can still understand.

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91st recon

Comments: I think i may have a picture of this plane RB-29 #44-61815, and the crew if someone could help me.

Keywords: RB-29 #44-61815,

91st Strategic Recon Squadron

Comments: Just wondering if anyone out there has heard of the Outhouse Rodents, the 91st Recon Squadron. I have a patch the my father had and was part of in Japan and Antigo, Wisconsin. He was a tail gunner on the B-29. Just looking to see if anyone knows of this and can fill me in on some details. I also have some wonderful photos that need some explaining as well. Thanks, Mike

Keywords: crew of B-29 picture, 91st outhouse rodents, madison wisconsin, 520th, tailgunner, Robert Bricco

RB-29 shot down on 7 Oct '52

Comments: Only 1 week before RB-29 #44-61815, 91st Strat Recon Sq, Yokota AB was shot down by Soviet fighters, I flew in the tail gun position in that aircraft for a photo mapping mission over southern Honshu. We carried neither guns nor ammo, and I'm assuming that it was unarmed as well on that fateful, last mission on 7 October, 1952 near the Kurile Islands. Even though I wasn't an air crewman (I was a 23- year-old T/Sgt on 6 months TDY from March Field, working in FEAF Bomber Command Hq), the crew treated me like I was a "regular." I'll always remember their hospitality and friendliness; it was especially gratifying for the pilot to periodically call me on the intercom to check how everything was in the tail-gun position. Sure a rotten shame that such great guys met such a miserable fate. Jerry S. Craft former T/Sgt

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6091st Recon Squdn Yokota Tour Jacket - Bobby

Comments: Hello all -

Thank you for serving, first and foremost.

Years ago, a friend gave a tour jacket to me. It's in navy blue velvet that reverses to pale gray satin. The front has "Bobby" embroidered on the left, Asian characters on the right. The back has embroidered "6091st RECON SQUDN" across the shoulders; an embroidered patch, diamond shaped with a winged devil being chased by a knight on horseback with 91 on the shield; then "YOKOTA AIR BASE" AND "JAPAN" underneath.

It's not in great shape. Well-worn. But it needs a new home - the right home. I could put it on eBay, but Googling brought me here. I'd like for it to go to the right person, perhaps a family member or someone who might have known this "Bobby" if someone can be found. If there's a museum I should contact, or if someone would like it for sentimental value - I'd prefer that before a collector wants it for collecting's sake - or for huge profits. Please contact me, if there's a good place for this jacket that anyone knows of. I'll send images and information. I want to do the right thing. But, I do need to make a decision soon. Thanks in anticipation of any response, and please excuse me if this is the wrong forum to do this.

Keywords: 6091st, Recon, Yokota, Japan,

91st & 6091st

Comments: PS We flew RB 29'S then flew RB 50's when they changed over

Keywords: I was a gunner with the 91st when it changed over to the 6091st at Yacota AFB Japan. Some of my crew members were A/C Col. Mason D. Harrel/Dusty Rhodes, Lt grubs CP, Lt Morrisrow, bombadier, Runyon, CFC gunner, Gerald B. Krupp left gunner, and myself as right gunner, I can't remember the rest of the crew.

UNIT PATCH

Comments: SEEKING 91ST PATCH FOR PERSONA; COLLECTION

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91st SRW / 91st SRS Reunion

Comments: 91st Strategic Reconnaissance Wing (1948-1957) (McGuire, Yokota, Barksdale, Lockbourne) - Includes members of 91PRS, 91SRS, 322SRS, 323SRS, 324SRS, 91ARS, FMS, AEMS, RTS, PMS, SupSq, MedGp, APSq, ComSq, HQ, 16PRS, 31SRS, 6091SRS, et al.

Our next 91SRW Association reunion is scheduled for 5-10 September 2007 at Minot, North Dakota. Contact: Jim Bard, 3424 Nottingham Road, Westminster, MD 21157, phone 410-549-1094, e-mail jimbardjr@comcast.net

Website: http://91stsrw.microway.com/

Keywords: 91st SRW, 91st SRS,

91ST.SRS & 6091ST. RECON. UNITS YOKOTA

Comments: TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN!!! THERE ARE SEVERAL 91ST. WEB SITES OUT THERE: WWW.RB-29.NET/HTML/91STSRSHISTORY/05.02.91STTRANS/00.50INTRO.HTML WEBMASTER CHARNELL@BRAINERD.NET " CHUCK " STONE RE-CON BROTHER BENCHEW932@MSN.COM " GENE " NELSON I HOPE THIS IS HELPFUL TO SOME. JOSEPH SAVKO P.S. PLEASE VISIT THIS SITE, TO WHICH I AM A CONTRIBUTOR,A SUPERB WEB. HTTP://MYWEBPAGES.COMCAST.NET/B29SINTHEKOREANWAR/B29KOREANWAR.HTM WEBMASTER EARL MCGILL MCGILWE@COMCAST.NET MANY LINKS TO B-29 SITES.

Keywords: YOKOTA, 10TH. RADAR CALIBRATION SQDN. 53-54

Revised Message-Hoyt

Comments: My father, Robert M. Hoyt,has recently passed away. He was in Yokota, Japan with the 91st Strategic Recon. Sqdn. in 1952-1953. He was the CFC on the RB 29. With: George Pryor, Rodney (Hank) Hancock, Larry Novac, Frank Seay, Patrick Murtha, Paul Denton,Gary Hathaway and Herman Johnson. My mother Betty Hoyt is wondering if any of these men are still around. It would mean so much to her to contact any of these men. My mother also has quite a few pictures, if anyone is interested. Please send me an E-mail.

Keywords: 91st Strategic Recon.Sqdn. 1952-1953 Yokota, Japan

Revised Message-Hoyt

Comments: My father, Robert M. Hoyt,has recently passed away. He was in Yokota, Japan with the 91st Strategic Recon. Sqdn. in 1952-1953. He was the CFC on the RB 29. With: George Pryor, Rodney (Hank) Hancock, Larry Novac, Frank Seay, Patrick Murtha, Paul Denton,Gary Hathaway and Herman Johnson. My mother Betty Hoyt is wondering if any of these men are still around. It would mean so much to her to contact any of these men. My mother also has quite a few pictures, if anyone is interested. Please send me an E-mail.

Keywords: 91st Strategic Recon.Sqdn. 1952-1953 Yokota, Japan

Pilot 1953 Hoyt

Comments: My father, who has recently passed away, was with the 91st Recon. Sqdn. in 1953. He flew the RB 29 with: George Pryor, Rodney Hancock, Larry Novac, Frank Seay, Patrick Murtha, Paul Denton,Gary Hathaway and Herman Johnson. My mother Betty Hoyt is wondering if any of these men are still around. It would mean so much to her to contact any of these men.

Keywords: 91st Recon. Sqdn.Yokota, Japan October, 1953

capt joe g davis

Comments: greetings. looking for info and pictures of lt joe g davis. he flew w/the 91st in 1951. any help would be greatly appreciated. best, braxton

Keywords: dfc, missions

RB-29

Comments: I had the opportunity to fly on a photo-mapping mission over Hiroshima & Nagasaki a week prior to its fatal flight north of Hokkaido on 7 October '52. I worked in crypto at Bomber Command Hq. and was eager to fly in a B-29 (but not one that would fly into Harm's Way over Korea). I received permission to fly in the tail gun position on October 1; these aircraft would photo-map areas south of Yokota one week, then north of the base on alternate weeks. I saw neither guns nor ammo aboard #44-61815 on my flight, and I doubt that it was armed for its flight the following week. Its crew treated me like one of their own. I was greatly saddened when I learned of their deaths. Every one of them, both officers and non-coms, were most gracious hosts who shared their food and coffee. The 12 hours I spent with them was the highlight of my tour in Japan.

Keywords: RB-29 #44-61815, "Sunbonnet King" 91st Strat Recon Sq. Yokota AB Shot down by Russians 7 Oct '52

RB-29's and MiG's

Comments: I am researching air combat in the Korean War, from US and "MiG" perspectives. Is anyone familiar with either of these RB-29's of the 31/91SRS.

42-93992 "Where Next?": assigned in the 31st in August 1950. When was it assigned out, and/or what was its final fate?, or any of its interesting missions.

44-61855: assigned to 31st prior to the Korean War, did it have a nickname? Did it encounter MiG's December 26th 1950? or does anyone know the aircraft involved in that incident, when the Soviets claimed an RB-29 shot down near the Soviet-NK border but none are known to have been lost.

Joe Brennan

Keywords: aircraft

Looking for information on my Dad

Comments: I am looking for any and all information on my father, Lawrence J. Maloney, from Newark, NJ. Larry was in Korea from May 1 1952 until July 27 1953. He was a CFC Gunner who flew 48 combat missions. Any and all information would be loved !!

Thank you so much !!

Keywords: RB-29, Korea, 1952, 1953

M/Sgt Alfred H. Charland

Comments: He was A Flight Engineer participating in aerial flights in the Korean conflict from 1952-1953. He retired in 1959

Keywords: He had a tatto of an American Eagle/USAF put on his arm while in Japan. He had a wife named Nell and Three kids.His crew put a whip on his leather bomber jacket.He liked to be called Al. He was born and raised in Massachusetts.

yokota afb, japan

Comments: WE LANDING ON 23 OCT 1953 AND LEFT ON 18 JULY 1954.WE FLEW RECON. MISSONS OUT OF YOKOTA CALL THE YOKE.I WAS AN INSTRUCTOR ON CHECKING ALL THE FLIGHT ENGINEERS ON THEIR PERFORMANCE.MY PILOT WAS LT. CHARLES STONE. WE FLEW AROUND 2,000 HOURS. LATER WE STARTING FLYING B-50'S WITH GENERAL ELECTRIC PROPS. AN ONE FLIGHT WE LEFT THE PROPS IN THE FIX SETTINGS AND JUST MADE IT. DURING JULY 54, WE STARTED TO FLY THE 98TH BOMB WING'S B-29 BACK TO DAVIS MONT. AIR BASE IN AZ. THERE I WENT IN TO THE KC-97G REFUELING SDG AT MCDILL AFB IN FLA. IF ANY ONE RELATES TO THIS TIME FRAME IN OUR LIVES, PLEASE LETS TALK. I KNOW ITS BEEN 51 YEARS BUT TIME NEVER FLYS BY US BY WHEN WE THINK ABOUT THE GOOD DAYS WE HAD. TAKE CARE AND MAYBE WE WILL TALK AGAIN??? JAMES ( SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS)

Keywords: flew a/c (LAST 4 #- 2261) AT YOKOTA AFB JAPAN.DURING OCT 53- JULY 54.

Photo Lab Buddies 1949 - 1951

Comments: I joined the Squadron at McGuire AFB in April 1949. Our unit moved to Barksdale AFB, Shreveport LA in the summer of '49. I worked in the Photo Lab. The Korean War broke out in June 1950 and in August, all of our enlistments were involuntarily extended one year. In Dec. '49, one-hundred of us shipped out to West Drayton RAF Station, outside London, England. We went for thirty days TDY and then we stayed for a year...rumor had it that we were processing film and analysing radar blips from the U2 flights over Poland. Would love to hear from any buddies. Sgt. Richard "Deacon" Clayton

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91st SRW - Parent unit of the 91st SRS

Comments: The 91st SRS was reactivated under the 91st SRW and after a short period of equipping and training was detached to FEAF for operations. During its Korean War activities, the squadron remained assigned to the wing. Members of the 91st SRS are within the field of membership of the 91st SRW Association - about 50 are now active members. See our website at: 91stsrw.microway.com

Keywords: 91st SRW - Parent unit of the 91st SRS

Occupied Yokota AB Commanders

Comments: Hello, I think I'm losing my mind. What I'm looking for is a list of all the commanders of Yokota Air Base from 1945 on. I thought this would be a very simple thing to find. Wrong!!! It reminds me of my attempt to download and print a map of Washington state the other night. No I dont want a railroad map or a dairy farm map. I'm giving up looking because my computer is heading out the window the next time I type "List of Yokota AB Commanders" in my search engine and something stupid pops up.If any one has a list I would be grateful if they could email it to me at lizestallings@aol.com

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91st Strategic Recon Sqdn

Comments: My father, Donald W. Thomas (stationed at Castle) was a crew chief in the 91st Strategic Recon Sqdn. I'm trying to find anyone who knew him or has pictures of him during the Korean war.

Keywords: 91st Strategic Recon Sqdn, crew chief, stationed at Castle, 91st SRS

FIGHTER SQUADRON/ NELLES AIR FORCE BASE

Comments:

Keywords: I am the daughter of Lucius J. Freeman. He was in 2796th or something like that Fighter Squardron at Nelles Air Force Base in Nevado in the 1950's. He is looking for old pals and anyone that can connect him to Darryl O' Neal that was serving at that time.

1953 Yokota

Comments: I SERVED AT YOKOTA AIR BASE,JAPAN, APRIL 1953 TO JAN 1954. ALSO SERVED IN THE 91st STRAT. RECON WING AT FAIRCHILD AFB,SPOKANE WASH. PLEASE MAIL APPLICATION. SIGNED, BRUCE W FULKS/384 THORNCLIFFE DR. GLENDALE HTS. IL. 60139, I DO NOT KNOW IF MY MEMBERSHIP EXPIRED.

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6091st

Comments: During Dad's 24 yrs Air Force carreer,We PCS's to Yakota AB.in 62. Dad was a panel FE on KB 50's w/421st ARS.Tranfered to 6091st/Sneaky Pete's as a FE.Due to critical shortage of panel FE, trans. back to 421st after a yr. In my humble view, Dad was the best of the best panel FE's their was. Dad got his last PCS orders on Sept. 14, 2004. Flying with Jesus

Keywords: Sneaky Pete's, Panel FE

6091st/556th Squadron PAtches

Comments: I am looking for a 6091St or 556th Recon Squadron Patch. I was a crew chief on one of the C-130bII's assigned to this squadron from 1965 till 1970. Any help is appreciated.

Thanks

Keywords: I am looking for a 6091St or 556th Recon Squadron Patch. I was a crew chief on one of the C-130bII's assigned to this squadron from 1965 till 1970. Any help is appreciated.

Thanks

HQ 91st Strat Ren Wg(M) (SAC)

Comments: My father, Herrell McDaniel, is looking for information about members of his unit from Ark. LTC Henry Reeves commander

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91st Recon - 322nd Squadron

Comments: My Father John P Metz of Buffalo, New York was stationed out of Lockbourne AFB, Ohio until his tour bgean in Yakota. He was one of few tailgunners in the RB-45C's facing migs in the Korean War. He received the Air Medal for shooting down a mig during a recon mission. His nickname was "Suicide John" and I am looking for anyone with information or pictures that might have known him.

Keywords: Korean War 1950-1954

Looking for Info on RB-45 or RB-29

Comments: I have been writing on military aviation history for 42 years. I am very interested in getting in touch with any of the guys from the 91st to see if they have any stories or color slides from that era. I am just finishing an article on the February 5th 1955 MiG shootdown by F-86's that were flying escort for a lone RB-45..

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PATCH NEEDED

Comments: I want to see if I can locate the patch at the top of this site with the Knight chasing the devil. Its for my father-in-law who served in the Air Force,Thanks!

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91st Strat Recon

Comments: I am looking for this crew. Capt. Edward Miles AC Capt Cline Pilot Capt Mike Stefanco Bombadier Lt Charlie Fair Radar Lt Armstrong Navigator S/Sgt Dennis Shepard Engineer S/Sgt Neal Sherouse CFC Sgt Richard Denton Right Gunner 2nd class James Donnelly Left Gunner 1st class William Erdel Tail Gunner 1st class Leon cross Radio Operator

Keywords: 91st Strat Recon Capt. Edward Miles AC Crew

FE on Robert Zimmer's crew, Mar-Nov/52

Comments: Would like contact crewmembers. Would like to submit a Mission story.

Keywords: RB-29 854 Butterfly Baby, AC Lt Robert Zimmer

6091ST STRAT RECON SQ 1955-56

Comments: Flew sea lane surveliance missions 1955-56 in those not so new B-29's adapted for long range photos of Russian and N Korean coastline. Also Radar ECM missions against sub pens and coastal defences around Vladivostok. Lost a buddy when the ruskies shot down one of our aircraft over Hokkaido. Others on the crew bailed out sucessfully, were picked up by Russian Navy and held for five days. Similiar story to our Navy Pueblo incident but kept very secret. Would be interested in any refrence material regarding the unit. Thanx, John Hampton, USAF 1952-59

Keywords: Yokota Air Base, RB-29 aircrew (2nd photographer)

Try AF Hist Res Agency at Maxwell

Comments: Try the Air Force Historical Research Agency at Maxwell AFB in Alabama. They have the old unit histories for a number of these squadrons, groups, and wings. 334 953-5342

DB

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Info on 98th Bomb WIng

Comments: Trying to remember details of Yokoto assignment---my records were lost in a flooded basement years ago. If anyone remembers details of B-29 crew reassignments from Yokoto to Okinawa in 1953 I would be interested in details.

Keywords: A/C Robert Whaley, P Milton Wood, 98th Bomb Wing, B-29,

Comments: Like to contact fellow B-29 crew members, or friends.

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NEW B-29,RB-29 WEBSITE

Comments: My new website, http://b-29s-over-korea.com is an encyclopedia on the B-29 and RB-29, with interesting recollections and hundreds of photos.

Keywords: Tiger Lil, 91st Strat. Recon. Sqdn.

91st SRS AND 6091ST RECON SQ.

Comments: I SERVED WITH THE 91ST RECON SQ AT YOKOTA IN 1951 AND AGAIN IN 1955 AS AN ECM OPERATOR.

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91ST STRAT RECON SQUADRON 1953

Comments: Radar Operator on Maj Floyd E. Barnes Crew

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47th bomb wing light

Comments: Glad to see some one who remembers this unit

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Add. Change

Comments:

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Add. Change

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So Tired #727

Comments: Flew with Capt Norman A Anderson, Yokota AFB 52-53 as APG on "So Tired" #727. FE was Chuck Hammer, 1st photo was Walt Bly, CFC was Mervin Sinclair, right scan was Jose Gaberial, radio was John Orlovsky, tail was Joe Shaw, Nav was Mike Deleone, radar was John Whitaker and Pilot was Rob Harder, for a while. Don Rubendall, CMSgt, USAF Ret.

Keywords: Aircraft #727 "SO TIRED"

Looking for ground crew for 91st Strat Recon Squadron

Comments: I'm looking for anyone who knew my father, Donald W. Thomas, of the 91st Strat Recon Squadron - ground crew.

Thank you, Kathy Thomas

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KB-29Ms at Yokota

Comments: Does any have any information on the KB-29Ms that flew in the Korean War? I would like tail numbers, photos, stories, anything. Thanks

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olie k. goodlett - RIP

Comments: this is somthing im writing to u about my grandfather who was in the korean war. he was with the airforce. his name was olie k. goodlett. he passed away in 1998 of cancer. it would be nice of you to put his name on the honorible list.

thanks alot brad goodlett

Keywords: my grand father

LOOKING FOR 'TIGER LIL' CREW

Comments: Would appreciate any information as to whereabouts of "Tiger Lil" crew. I have only located Thomas DeHaven. Also would like any information as to final placement of "Tiger Lil". Maybe you were on her final flight back to the states. Does anyone know what happened to her?

Keywords: RB-29 "Tiger Lil" crew under Capt. Campbell and Capt. Torrey.

Liberation of Sicily

Comments: Stanley martin was wounded at Palermo Sicily and died in a hospital in Rome. I have researched trying to find this unit for three years, and have come up with nothing. Perhaps someone out there can help me.

Keywords: Liberation of Sicily. July 10-August 15. Stanley W. Martin. Pvt. US Airforce 37289074

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

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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