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| Current Message 1 - August 5, 2008 |
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Entry: 66803
98th Bomb Wing (M) |
Looking for T/SGT Robin H. Hicks |
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Kenneth Laninga wrote on 2008-08-05 16:06:17.0
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Keywords: Sgt Hicks served two terms at Yokota AFB Japan, the last one just after the truce was effected. He was an ECM operator. If anyone knows of his whereabouts or anything about him, please contact me. Thank You!
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| Current Message 2 - February 6, 2007 |
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Entry: 59939
98th Bomb Wing (M) |
345TH. |
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DENNY PITTS wrote on 2007-02-06 20:45:32.0
Comments: 29 COMBAT MISSIONS IN 1952 &1953 OUT OF YOKATA
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| Current Message 3 - May 27, 2006 |
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Entry: 57343
98th Bomb Wing (M) |
3R Man |
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Morgan Earnest wrote on 2006-05-27 15:01:16.0
Comments: Hiya, did anyone know Humbert Lopes? Hes my grandfather in the 98th who was a 3rd man in WWII and Korea. -MG
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| Current Message 4 - October 20, 2005 |
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Entry: 53684
98th Bomb Wing (M) |
information |
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JOHN Golka wrote on 2005-10-20 00:00:00.0
Comments: Seeking info on 98 th after movr to Lincoln AFB NE, in 1954 or 55
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| Current Message 5 - October 16, 2005 |
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Entry: 53631
98th Bomb Wing (M) |
Seeking info on Jack Elliott |
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Herb Harper wrote on 2005-10-16 00:00:00.0
Comments: I am PAST Historian of the 98th Bomb Group/ Wing Veterans Association.. I do not find Jack Elliott's name in my files. However I DO find Gerdes and Leitheiser (Including photos) They were the pilot and Co-pilot of the aircraft that crashed killing Colonel Karns. I have ordered the accident report which should list all crew members aboard at the time. Hope to have the report within two weeks.
A.B. Gerdes was listed in our 2000 membership roster, however our 2005 roster does NOT list him.
If you will Email me at BOMBGRP98H@aol.com I will TRY to answer any questions.
Herb Harper
Keywords: 98th bomb Group/ Wing Vets Assoc
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| Current Message 6 - October 11, 2005 |
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Entry: 53551
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Seeking info - H.P (Jack) Elliott |
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Nancy-Linn Nellis wrote on 2005-10-11 00:00:00.0
Comments: "Jack " aka Herb flew as a B 24 pilot in WW11 - and a P 51 in Korea - he was, to my knowledge with the 98th Bomb Group - with Bill Leitheiser and Rip Girdes.
Thanks - all of you - I know in my heart that I'll learn from you!
Seeking any info on both Bill & Rip - - I hopethey aren't deceased, feel they are, but I need to know. "Jack", my husband, while alive is now in a different world and as I'm cleaning out things - I'm finding questions that need answering.
Keywords: Rip Girdes, Bill Leitheiser
98th Bomb Group B-24 pilot - WW 11
P 51 -Korea
Distinguished Flying Cross
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| Current Message 7 - August 1, 2005 |
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Entry: 52401
98th Bomb Wing (M) |
Dewey Lyle Chapman |
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Shannon Bankhead wrote on 2005-08-01 00:00:00.0
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Keywords: I am looking for anyone that knew Major Dewey L Chapman he was MIA/KIA on May 7 1951. He was the pilot of that aircraft when they were hit by AAA fire and went down I know four parachutes got out one of which was Col. Vance Black who died in a death camp. The other three survived one of which has since passed on I believe. Anyone who knew him or can tell me any personal info. regarding him. Questions I need answered are: Did he leave a wife behind? If so was she expecting a baby? When did he ship out? Was he originally from California? Thank you in advance for your help.
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| Current Message 8 - July 11, 2005 |
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Entry: 51960
98th Bomb Wing (M) |
Information |
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Jerry Mayo wrote on 2005-07-11 00:00:00.0
Comments: Looing for information for a friend of mine He was with the 343 Bomb Wing 98th Bomb Sq. 1952-1953......Yakota Japan A/C Commander was Roach Name of aircraft Sicum His name is Pat Escamilla You can E Mail me and I will get the information to him If anyone has a 98th Bomb Sq. patch would like a scanned copy... Thanks.
Keywords: Aircraft name.....Sicum
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| Current Message 9 - July 2, 2005 |
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Entry: 51810
98th Bomb Wing (M) |
SSG Nelson Endicott |
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Erin Barnhart wrote on 2005-07-02 00:00:00.0
Comments: I am searching for any information on my grandfather, Nelson Endicott. He was a tailgunner in Korea. I have several letters he sent to his wife, Doris, while they were in the Korean war around 1951. He came home an alcoholic and they divorced when my mother was thirteen, and he died a year before I was born. He spoke of the Miss Spokane in his letters... if anyone was on that crew, I would love to hear from you. He died a year after I was born and my mother had very little contact with him due to his destructive behavior. My husband is a war vet, and I understand how destructive it can be to one's mind. I would like to know the man he was before all of the terrible things happened. Any information on medals or awards he received, or even a picture of the crew would be much appreciated.
Keywords: Nelson Endicott, 98 BG - 344 BS, Miss Spokane, Miss Minooky, 44-27332
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| Current Message 10 - April 26, 2005 |
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Entry: 50429
98th Bomb Wing (M) |
98th Bomb Group/ Wing Reunion |
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Herb Harper wrote on 2005-04-26 16:40:38.0
Comments: The 2005 98th Bomb Group / Wing Veterans Association Reunion plans are now complete.
See details on our WEB Site "REUNION" page www.pyramidiers.com.
We welcome all former AND present members of the 98th Group, Wing and subordinate units. This includes Civilians assigned to the present active duty 98th Range Wing.
We also welcome all relatives and "seriously intrested" individuals as "ASSOCIATE" members
Any questions? I will try to answer
Herb Harper
Keywords: PYRAMIDIERS URL: www.pyramidiers.com
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| Current Message 11 - December 22, 2004 |
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Entry: 47650
98th Bomb Wing (M) |
B-29 Tail and Waist Gunner |
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Brian Daigle wrote on 2004-12-22 13:19:40.0
Comments: My Father Ed Daigle (real name Emile Edgar Daigle )was stationed in Yokota during the Korean War ..Only now is he talking about some of the things he saw and the guys he flew with and how he would like to find out what happened to the crew he flew with...If you have any information at all please email it would mean alot. Thanks Brian Daigle (son)
Keywords: Stationed at Yokota
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| Current Message 12 - December 4, 2004 |
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Entry: 47296
98th Bomb Wing (M) |
Tailgunner |
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douglas Johnsen wrote on 2004-12-04 21:37:29.0
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| Current Message 13 - August 27, 2004 |
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Entry: 45475
98th Bomb Wing (M) |
98th Bomb Wing |
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Richard D. Swett wrote on 2004-08-27 19:20:45.0
Comments: Has there ever been a reunion?
Keywords: B-29 crew member, Radio Operator & ECM Operator
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| Current Message 14 - June 1, 2004 |
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Entry: 43431
98th Bomb Wing (M) |
membership |
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john rees wrote on 2004-06-01 03:23:19.0
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| Current Message 15 - April 9, 2004 |
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Entry: 42220
98th Bomb Wing (M) |
2004 98th BG/W reunion |
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Ken Laninga wrote on 2004-04-09 16:48:45.0
Comments: The 2004 reunion of the 98th Bomb Group/Wing will be held in Washington D.C. From 7 Sept to 11 Sept. Please contact me for details. Ken Laninga secy-treas of the 98th veterans assn. kglan@juno,com
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| Current Message 16 - April 9, 2004 |
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Entry: 42209
98th Bomb Wing (M) |
98th Bomb Group / Wing Veterans Association |
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HERBERT C. (HERB) Harper wrote on 2004-04-09 08:43:49.0
Comments: The 98th Bomb Group / Wing Veterans Association wecomes all 98thers as regular members and relatives as associate members. Associate members have all the rights and previleges as regulars except voting on business matters.
We have more than 1,400 active members from 1942 to the present 98th Range Wing, which is now on active duty at Nellis AFB, NV.
Other elements of the 98th that are still active ,are the 344th Air Refueling Squadron and 415th Test Flight Squadron.
We pubish a quartery news letter, Hold an annual reunion, Maintain a master roster of personnel with some 3,000 names and maintain an active WEB SITE www.pyramidiers.com.
You can view the history, reunion data, suggested reading list of books about the 98th, and post your information on the message board there.
I have been historian for over ten years, however am in the process of turning it over to a younger man.
For any help we can give, contact me, Herb Harper Email= BOMBGRP98@aol.com OR Mark Kurth, Email= mark109fgk@aol.com
Keywords: Herb Harper: NCOIC 345th BS Flight Line Armament, 1950-1952. Yep, I was there for two years.
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| Current Message 17 - June 2, 2003 |
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Entry: 34564
98th Bomb Wing (M) |
Joseph W. Goatley |
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justin goatley wrote on 2003-06-02 05:54:30.0
Comments: my father flew as a radio bombadier/gunner on a b26 in the early 50s over Korea. I know he was awarded the distinguished Flying Cross for exterminating an enemy ground-to-air unit wich had reinforcemnets. The pilot advised the crew to bail, he decided to make a 2nd pass at an attempt to save the plane from assault.Successful. He was personally awarded by the president at the time, Eisenhower or Truman..I am interested in finding out info on the exact plane he flew on as well as crew or friends that knew of him and better detailed events of that mission. He was in Korea around '50-'53 i believe he was a SSgt or TSgt
Keywords: b26,pusan harbor,clark AFB,DFC
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| Current Message 18 - November 6, 2002 |
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Entry: 29316
98th Bomb Wing (M) |
98th WEB Site |
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HERBERT C. (HERB) Harper wrote on 2002-11-06 07:46:00.0
Comments: The NEW 98th Veterans Association WEB Site is up and running although we still have a lot of work to do. I'm still working on the abbreviated history of the 98th from 1942 to the present. This history is not carved in stone and can be corrected and updated where necessary. Any and all help will be greatly appreciated.
We hope to hear from you.
WEB http://www.pyramidiers.com Email BOMBGRP98@aol.com
Herb Harper, Historian
Keywords: Historian 98th Vets. Assoc.
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| Current Message 19 - October 1, 2002 |
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Entry: 28574
98th Bomb Wing (M) |
98th Reunion |
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HERBERT C. (HERB) Harper wrote on 2002-10-01 08:37:04.0
Comments: The 98th reunion at Dayton this year was absoutely fabulous. If you missed it, you missed a wonderful time. The reunion at Riverside, CA next year is already shapeing up to be great also. START MAKING YOUR PLANS NOW.
Herb Harper, Historian 98th Vets. Assoc.
Keywords: 98th, 345th from March 1949 to August 1952. 98th Historian
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| Current Message 20 - April 10, 2002 |
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Entry: 24664
98th Bomb Wing (M) |
2002 REUNION of 98th Bomb Wing |
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Ken Laninga wrote on 2002-04-10 20:47:31.0
Comments: Reunion covers all 98th Bomb Group/Wing Veterans from WWII through Korea, Cold War, B-47's and Atlas Missills. Membership in the association is only $10.00 per year. Entitles you to four Newsletters per year, and an invitation to our Reunion every year. This years reunion is in Dayton OHIO, on Sept. 24-28. Contact me for further info. Ken
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| Current Message 21 - November 19, 2001 |
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Entry: 20782
98th Bomb Wing (M) |
Searching for Family or Friends of MIAs |
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RAYMOND (RAY) Sestak wrote on 2001-11-19 14:17:32.0
Comments: I would like to make contact with any family or friends of the following MIAs that were assigned to the 98th Bomb Wing: T/Sgt. Carl C. Holland Jr., Burgettstown PA, 1st Lt. Arnold S. Howard, Hannapin, MN, Capt. George M. Jones, 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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| Current Message 22 - October 16, 2001 |
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Entry: 19983
98th Bomb Wing (M) |
98th Reactivation |
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HERBERT C. (HERB) Harper wrote on 2001-10-16 16:07:59.0
Comments: The 98th will be REACTIVATED at Nellis AFB, NV on 5 Nov, 2001. For more info, check my WEB Site at http://members.aol.com/BOMBGRP98/index.html
Herb Harper, Historian
Keywords: 345th Bomb Sq. Mar. 1949-August 1952
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| Current Message 23 - September 26, 2001 |
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Entry: 19623
98th Bomb Wing (M) |
any former mechanics alive |
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robert scovel wrote on 2001-09-26 20:23:44.0
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| Current Message 24 - June 25, 2001 |
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Entry: 17570
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Photos and story |
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Jerry Neff wrote on 2001-06-25 13:36:08.0
Comments: FYI, my pop was a career man (B17 and B29 gunner), my brother served in Nam and I served in that era. Here are links to some aircraft photos I thought you might be interested in. For Pop's story view the B17 Photos.
Airplanes - Large vintage http://community.webshots.com/album/16278484XqOvZaEPCz
Airplanes Smaller vintage http://community.webshots.com/album/16280663ZMZgaXZdlo
Pops Photos http://community.webshots.com/album/4981642OHrEeeVXEh
Keywords: B29, aircraft
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Units
On April 1, 1951, the 98th BW deployed "on paper" without personnel or equipment to Yokota
AFB, Japan, where it assumed the tactical role of the 98th BG.
98th Bombardment Group (preceeded Wing not operational after 4/51)
343rd Bomb Squadron
344th Bomb Squadron
345th Bomb Squadron
Association and Reunion Information and Website
Older messages about unit
Association Information
Mark Kurth
5971 Corpus Christ Court
Las Vegas, NV 89156
Email: Email address
Note: 3 April, 2004 Herb Harper has retired from the
active work for the Association. The KWP says Thanks
for a job well done!
We now welcome all interested personnel as ASSOCIATE members.
WEB Site http://members.aol.com/BOMBGRP98/index.html
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B-29 Crewman
On Mon, 20 Jan 1997
Bill Beck Pop4633@aol.com wrote:
Hi ted and hal, like your web site, the 98bw,yokota,japan was my
home in 1951 as a b-29 combat crewman. any ideas?
I can't tell you a lot about the 98th BW,but I will tell you what I know.
I was a replacement on rotational basis from my home base in
tucson,to form a new crew in Japan.
The 98th arrived in the far east 8 days after the start of the war
( last week of JUNE 1950) from Spokane,Wash. Its primary targets
were bridges,railway yards and troop concentration.
The 98th remained at Yokota for the duration of the war flying some
of the last missions. As crews were sent back They were reassigned to
new organizations in the U.S. The 98th by that time was dis banded.
Over the years I have tried to find more history about the 98th but to
no avail Hearing from an old buddy would also be nice.
I will keep in touch about any thing new if you are interested.
thanks
pop4633
Found a buddy
On Wed, 19 Feb 1997
Updated: 8/10/99
Max Nelson mnelson@ivic.net wrote:
25115 Kirby St. Sp. 447
Hemet, CA 92545
Telephone: 909-658-7185
Keep up the good work. I already found a fellow crew member
hadn't seen or heard of for 46 years!
I was with the 98th Bomb Wing on tdy at Yokota AFB in Japan.
Only about a year, from early 1951 to 1952.
I have a few photos of B-29s over N. Korea at my website.
http://home.earthlink.net/~mdnccc/photo.html
More are available, and better quality if you are interested.
Max
Need help
On Mon, 23 Jun 1997
Sandra & Bill Email address
wrote:
Hello Ted,
I had received a message from a lady trying to find any information
on a relative.
Her name is Cindy Gonzales. The mans name is Howard Ryan Carney.
He was born in Oklahoma and lived in Texas. He was in the Air Force
and was flying in a B-29 which was hit during a mission and went down,
they think.
His death date was give to them as September 20, 1953. They said he
was on a mission at that time, I thought the war ended July 27, 1953.
Could you post this information for me and have any thing sent to me at
schobelo@zoomnet.net
Thanks to everyone
.. Bill
THE BRUSH OF ANGEL WINGS
On Wed, 31 Dec 1997
Vernon R. (Bob) Hudder Email address wrote:
517 Ouachita Ave.
Mountain Home, AR 72653
Telephone: (870) 424-5108
Looking for 98th Bomb Wing (B-29) veterans, especially those who served
during time between Sept. 52 and Feb. 53.
I authored a book, THE BRUSH OF ANGEL WINGS that covers the history of
the Korean War and includes personal experiences of the 27 combat
missions flown by our crew (Hearts Desire II). If interested, contact me.
Note: the KWP features Bob's book on our Bookseller section.
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