My CO was Lt.Col Dew

Comments: My memory of those days is very poor(79 and pushing 80 is my excuse).It was cold and there was snow dusting the hills.The 38th parallel had been established;however fire-fights were going on pretty continuously.We(OY pilots) flew tactical air control missions and artillery spotting missions.The chopper pilots flew Bell(bubble)helicopters.They would evacuate the wounded.Our Bell chopper Pilots flew night time evacuations as well as daytime.

Keywords: Our tour of duty was 100 missions (red hops) prior to being reassigned to the States-the squadron was located close to Munsani(sp?).My very dim recollection was that I flew OY's not OE's-A tentmate that I remember well was Captain Charles Manley( Chuck died in helicopter crash after he got a job(as a civilian) flying for an oil company in Texas. Lt. Col. Dew was the CO of the squadron during the time I was in Korea.

lt. Col Dew was my commanding Officer in Korea

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VMO-6 January 18,1953

Comments: I am trying to determine what location VMO-6 was operating from on January 18, 1953. I am working on a project for the relatives of Major Ardell "Ebe" Ebel who was awarded a silver star for his actions on this day. I would appreciate any information, year books, photos, ect.

Regards,

John Willson

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Kunsan and Cheju Do pictures available!

Comments: This is to advise that I also served in VMO-6 during the period that Walt Scheeser, Bob Blount and John Dixon were there as well..Many of the others that were listed here are also familiar but time has erased much of my memory. It was at this stage that I had an opportunity to take over command at the early warning radar detachment at Cheju-Do Korea next door to 6,500 Chinese prisoners of war. I left for the states in early October 1953..I was recalled to active duty early 1952, received refresher flight training at Willow Grove Naval Air Station in Pennsylvania attended cold weather school in Pickle Meadows, Nevada shipped out to Korea January 1953 via El Toro Calif. My MOS was 7301 and 6710. Thats about all I can come up with at this point..I do recall, however that I had heard through the grape vine that Bob Blount had been shot down and was repatriated during the peace program.. I have about 179 slides that I took at Kunsan and Chej Do. You can view them at; http://holidayhello.com/korea.htm Did anyone ever hear of a Catholic Missionary named Father Thomas D. Ryan from Cheju Do?? Best wishes and I hope that this will find you all in good health..I will be 86 if I make it to April 17th 2004..I am in relatively good health but also smart enough to realize that I am on borrowed time as my comrades in arms..Semper Fi..Harry Proudman, Reserve Captain USMC..WW2 and Korea.

Keywords: Kunsan Cheju Do

Jim Westendorf

Comments: Robert A.Longstaff, 1st.Lt. USMC, VMO-1 Aug 1950, KIA Dec 03 1950

Arthur R. Bancroft, Capt. USMC VMO-6 Aug 1950 Oct. 1950 KIA / MIA

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OE 1 133812

Comments: I am restoring OE 1 133812 it was in Korea 52-55 and am looking for any pictures or information. Mike Hofstetter 573 265 3452

Keywords: OE 1 L19 birddog

VMO-6 ,1st Provisional Marine Brigade

Comments: While at Seoul, and prior to relocating back aboard another LST for a ride to Wonsan. I had taken a ride out to one of the Navy ships (Cruiser Rochester)with a Navy pilot while his crewchief stayed with our unit. While on the flight, we were diverted to a rescue of a Navy pilot shot down behind the lines North of Seoul up near a town called Sorwon. We found the pilot but in turn, we were shot down. We never got the guy on the ground, but we were able to make it out of the valley before we made a night "crash" in the Han river. Later rescued by Maj. Victor A. Armstrong (C.O. along with Maj. Vince Gottschalk)

Keywords: In 1950, I was stationed at El Toro with VMIT-2, and F4U and JRB squadron. When the request for volunteers to go to Korea and join with HMX-1 (a helicopter unit) I joined. We joined the unit at Camp Pendelton before shipping to Korea on 14 July 1950. We convoyed to Japan,Our unit was on the Badoeng Straits (CVE114). Landed in Japan, moved to Chinhae, Korea and waited. Later loaded on LST at Pusan for landing at Inchon. Went through the Inchon campaign and moved to Kimpo airdrome at Seoul.

CAPT DANNY MUSSELMAN

Comments: My Grandfather, Capt Danny Musselman, served in VMO-6. Any info about him would be greatly appreciated. He passed away Feb 1977. His wife, my grandmother, Gloria, passed away in Oct 1997. Feel free to contact me via phone, email or us mail. respectfully, Andrew Musselman

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HO5S-1 Restoration

Comments: Update of my prior posting. We have indeed purchased a 1952 HO5S-1 helicopter (#130122) and are currently restoring it to flight status. We are planning on it flying again this summer. We are still looking to communicate with anyone having any info, stories, pictures, etc, related to the Sikorsky HO5S-1. We have made contact (and have films courtesy of) Harry Asbury (was VMO-6 Sikorsky Rep)and Glen Furgeson.

Thank you all for any help you can provide.

James Sleigh Alex Anduze

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WILEY MUISE - PILOT VMO 6 KOREA

Comments: JUST A POSTSCRIPT TO MY EARLIER NOTE: WILEY MUISE DIED APRIL 8, 2003 AT HIS HOME IN ST. JOHN'S NEWFOUNDLAND, CANADA. HE WAS A RETIRED COLLEGE PRESIDENT AND IS SURVIVED BY HIS WIFE ELEANOR. I AM HIS BROTHER-IN-LAW. HE LAST VISITED US IN SAN DIEGO LAST NOVEMBER.

Keywords: WILEY MUISE, PILOT VMO-6 KOREA

Need Help Finding Photos

Comments: We are looking for a photo or two of a double rotor helicopter made and testedd in the Korean War. We believe that it was made by Sikorsky and had a twin tail. If you could help us look in any way please e-mail.

Thanks

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Change to my earlier entry

Comments: The MSgts (Whooley, Sullivan, Conroy, and Smith) were all Enlisted PILOTS. Smith was the Photographer. I believe Major Barker was a short, stocky, blond haired officer. I remember making the move from the Punchbowl(X-83) to an area about 40 miles North of Seoul in March 1952.

Keywords: Change to my earlier entry about VMO-6

Comments: I am looking for any information, photos, comments by friends or anyone who know or served with my dad. I was 4 years old when he died.

Keywords: Capt. David T. Gooden, USMC, VMO-6, KIA 7 Feb 1952

VMO 6 REUNION 2004

Comments: Any one interested in attending reunion spring 2004 in Branson, Mo. Get in touch with Bob Blackwell Semper Fi

Keywords: OE 1 HO5 S SKIP - TEX - BULL - LAWS - HANNA - COCHRAND

VMO-6 ADMINCHF 1951-1952

Comments: Whem I arrived, Major Smedley was the CO, he was relieved by Major E.R. Polgrean. We had about six enlisted MSgt (E7's, the military didnt have E8 or E9's until Oct59)Their names were Sid Whooley, JJ Sullivan, Conroy, and Smith. Our Parachute rigger was SSgt Art Kent, On Dec 31st, 1951, Capt Gooden of Lumberton, NC, had his Bell chopper shot down while trying to extract some KIA Recon men. MSgt Whooley was the senior enlisted pilot in the Marine Corps, they had about 500 on active duty during Korea. TSgt Schmidt was the supply chief. Our Adjutant was 2ndLt C. C. Reid, who I served with in Okinawa 8 years later. Our lstSgt was Pinky Powell who was relieved by lstSgt Doug McClarney. I remember Cpl Tomlinson, a tall blond haired guy. Cpl Burns and Charlie Fant worked with me in the office. I relieved SSgt Myers. One of the men who served in HMR-161(next to us in Korea) during my time is currently my neighbor right now. I dont remember a lot of names I have read at this web site. I have a squadron patch. I stayed in the Corps for over 30 years, was Adjutant of 2dAmtracBn, lstBn, 12th Marines in Vietnam (At Camp Carroll), and 2dReconBn. Capt Chuck Langin USMC (Ret).

Keywords: I served in VMO-6 in Korea from Sep51-Jul52 as Admin Chief.

OY-1 Paint Schemes

Comments: My name is LTCOL Phil Hein. I'm a former USMC F-18 pilot who happens to have a Stinson L-5 aircraft. (Observation model, not ambulance) and I want to paint it as a Marine OY-1 from WWII or Korea as a tribute to the brave men who flew and maintained these aircraft. Does anyone out there have any pictures I can copy and return to help me paint my airplane? Please Help!

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Squadron Adjuant 53/54

Comments: I just wanted to add that my dad CWO-4 Ernest W. Needham was the VMO-6 Adjuant during 1953 and part of 1954. I returned in May 1953 (VMF-115) from Korea and my dad departed on the outbound draft that same month. His twin brother also a CWO and had served in Korea in 1951 S/F Ernest L. Needham MSGT USMC Retired

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Comments: Seeking anyone connected with the HO5S-1 helicopter for an article in Marine Corps Times newspaper. Ring me at (703) 264-895

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VMO-6 ROSTER JULY 1950

Comments: I have a list of the enlisted members that joined VMO-6 from HMX-1 but would like to make cotact with others that went over to Korea with the Sqd. that went into Puson then to chinhae and Inchon.

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Sikorsky Tech rep

Comments: I was the Sikorsky Tech Rep. with VMO-6, from May 1952 to July 1953, working with the HO5S-1 Sikorsky Helicopters. Major Roy Anderson was the maintenance officer during this time. I still have some sixteen mill. movies of the area and some of the helos flying in the valley at that time. I can be contacted at gypsyone@tds.net. Harry Asbury

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Sikorsky HO5S Crewmembers/Mechanics

Comments: We are researching the history of the Sikorsky HO5S (S-52) aircraft. We hopefully will soon be acquiring BuNo 130122 for restoration to flying status. Our organization's goal is to fly this aircraft in airshows in honor of all Korean War Vets. Please contact me if you have ANY information or contacts related to the HO5S aircraft. Thank you.

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VMO-6 1953-1954

Comments: Have pictures of aircraft, USO shows. I was in VMO-6 1953-1954-Crew Chief L19-L20. Colonel King and Ober were C.O.'s. Have been trying to find Jack Cochrand. I was in VMO-2 prior to Korea @LTA Santa Ana. Also would like to contact anyone in Korea at that time. Robert Blackwell.

Keywords: L19, L20, HO5S, Jack Cochrand, COL.King/COL. Ober, CWO Needham, Bob Laws, George Loesch (Spelling), Hannah from Pennsylvania

Korea, Feb.1954/Feb.1955

Comments: Semper Fi to all VMO-6 members past and present. Including but not only Bob Steele, Tony Irida, Vern Holbrooke, Tom Gabud, Joe Walton, Dick Reiger, Sorry if I mispelled your name, I to am getting old.

Keywords: VMO-6,Feb.1954/Feb.1955 Korea,

Comments: We are searching for any information about personal contact.

Keywords: John Tevlin(Jack) second divisionUSMC 8th artillary 1942-1945(Tarawa,Saipan,Tinian)

VMO-6 1954-1955

Comments: I was in country one year and followed VMO-6 to 24 area at Pendelton until 1961 then to HML 163 at LTA Tustin where we took our HOK-1's with us and formed a composite sqaudron. I was with VMO for 6yrs.

Keywords: Was at Tonga-re,helo Mech on H05S,HTL's1@2's Art Himmelburger M/C. Smiley Burnett L/C Enlested Pilot Jack Pittmen,George Horseford L-19 section leader Col.Rathburn CO i Harris