Air Force - Korea Era (50 - 53) - 13






Entry: 19946
Subject:

George Gemberling wrote on October 14, 2001

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City and State:

Unit: USAF HOSPITAL

Service or Relationship: -

Comments: I would like to hear from anyone from these bases and also help in location the following people:

Calfort (Mac) and Patricia Brownlee (Helicopter pilot)Steve
Lieberman (Navigator, B-52 BOMBER) (wife's name was "Penny") (Leiberman?)

They were my neighbors on Hustler Street and we fished alot together. (1970's, early 80's)

Keywords: K.I. Sawyer AFB, March AFB, Lackland AFB, Beale AFB, USAF Hospital, CRNA



Entry: 19878
Subject: H GROUP 950 ENG. ST JOHNS, NEWFOUNDLAND

Robert Tevis wrote on October 10, 2001

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City and State: VEVAY IN

Unit: 950 ENG GROUP

Service or Relationship: -

Comments: STATIONED IN ST JHONS NEWFELAND MY NAME IS BOB TEVIS THEY CALLED ME TV,

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Entry: 19824
Subject: BURTONWOOD AFB ENGLAND

Bill Wilhite wrote on October 7, 2001

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City and State: FRANKLIN TN

Unit: 7559TH EQUIPMENT REPAIR SQUARDON

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: Served at Burtonwood AFB England 1951-1954. Looking for:Ronald J. Linnus(NJ)AF12344592;Thomas L. Zegarelli(NJ)AF 12344561;Bobby H. Moore(W.VA)AF13371434;Dan M. Johnson(OR)AF19395275;Charles R. Russell(NC)AF14364771;Morris H. Laffey(KY)AF13320605. Linnus(BABE) played softball. Moore was a redhead.

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Entry: 19634
Subject: K 14 1951

Orrin White wrote on September 28, 2001

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City and State: JONESBORO ME

Unit: 51ST AIR POLICE SQDDN

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: looking to hear from old friends

Keywords: harold j radke



Entry: 19580
Subject: LOVE FIELD, DALLAS-ELLSWORTH AFB, RAPID CITY

Kelvin May wrote on September 24, 2001

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City and State: DENHAM SPRINGS LA

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Looking for veterans who were stationed at Love Field, Ellswort AFB 1951-54. 718th strag. recon sqdrn., 3750th sqrd., Albert C. Ford Jr., anyone who served with Bernard Gaudin from Louisiana.

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Entry: 19569
Subject: JUST SURFING FOR FRIENDS

Jack Goad wrote on September 24, 2001

Deceased

City and State: ORLANDO FL

Unit: 606AC-W K-14 KIMPO OLD SMOKEY HILL

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments:

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Entry: 19567
Subject:

Carl Seal wrote on September 23, 2001


City and State: OCEAN CITY MD

Unit: 67TH TAC RECON K14 KIMPO

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments:

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Entry: 19564
Subject: 421ST REFUELING SGDRN YOKOTA JAPAN

Tim Neumeier wrote on September 23, 2001

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City and State:

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Interested Person

Comments: 421st air to air refuleing sgd YOKOTA JAPAN LOOKING FOR ANY INFORMATION OR MEMBERS OF THIS OUTFIT PLEASE E MAIL ME WITH ANY QUESTIONS MY FATHER SERVED WITH THEM. GEORGE NEUMEIER

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Entry: 19402
Subject: ADAK--1951

Monty (TEX) Gregg wrote on September 12, 2001

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City and State:

Unit: 10TH AIR-RESCUE FLT C

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: Gordon (Touch) Storrings and I would like to get in touch with anyone mentioned or anyone else who was on Adak in '51.

Keywords: B-17, lived in hanger. mascot Duffy (dog) Buddies, Nelson,Fyre,Bannister,St0well,Sgt. Baker,Maj. Ellis



Entry: 19356
Subject: BUDDIES IN KOREA IN 50S

Jack Goad wrote on September 10, 2001

Deceased

City and State: ORLANDO FL

Unit: 606ACW- K14 KIMPO (OLD SMOKEY HILL

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: would love to be re accquainted with the fine young men who were there with me.

Keywords: jack goad old smokey hill kimpa 606ac and w



Entry: 19190
Subject: MCCORD AIR FORCE BASE 1951 - 1952

Clyde Patzke wrote on September 4, 2001


City and State: MENASHA WI

Unit: 325TH COMM. SQ.

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: Looking for anyone who served in the 325th Comm. Sq thru 1951.

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Entry: 19160
Subject: LOOKING FOR

Ma. Teresa Bondad wrote on September 3, 2001


City and State: LEGASPI CITY

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: RYCOM TRANSPORTATION SERVICE, 8108TH Army Unit, APO 719,Naha, Okinawa, Rykus Islands

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Entry: 19150
Subject: 11TH TROOP CARRIER SQUADRON RHEIN MAIN

Theresa Gaizick wrote on September 2, 2001

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City and State: PA

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Looking for any members of the 11th Troop Carrier Squadron, 60th TCG. Part of the 60th Troop Carrier Wing, Medium, Rhein Main Air Base, Germany. My father served with this unit during 1953 to 1956. His name was William Alishofski. I am looking for any information of his experiences during that time. Thank you.

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Entry: 19130
Subject: 85TH A AND E SQDN, ERDING, GER

Alfonso Rubio JR. wrote on September 2, 2001

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City and State: EDINBURG TX

Unit: 85TH A-E SQDN, ERDING, GER

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: Was stationed in Erding, Ger from March 51 till April 54, as a Fuel Systems Repaiman.

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Entry: 19075
Subject: REUNION

Kenneth Sebastian wrote on August 30, 2001

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City and State: WIXOM MI

Unit: 35TH AIR POLICE SQDN JOHNSON AFB JAPAN 1950-1958

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: 35th Air Police Sqdn has been having reunions for 9 yrs we need to find more buddies,2001 reunion is at Fitzgearlds casino Las Vegas,oct 27th -30th2002 is our 10th ,it will be at Wright Pat AFB,Dayton Ohio dates unk at this time.

Keywords: Where are you guys.



Entry: 19052
Subject: 15TH RADIO S. MOBIL

Bill Lipps wrote on August 29, 2001

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City and State: HOUSTON TX

Unit: 15TH RADIO SQ. MOBLE

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: Det. 1 of 15th RSM

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Entry: 18941
Subject: BRYAN AFB, TX, 1951-1954

Brenda Tyree Smith wrote on August 25, 2001

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City and State:

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Looking for old friends of my Dad, Dick Tyree, who might have served with him in the Air Force at Bryan or Chanute or knew my parents when they were stationed in the area of Bryan/Hearne, TX. Especially looking for Roy Lee Thomas, Faye Burnett. Please email with any info.

Keywords: Aircraft mechanics stationed at Bryan AFB 1951-1954, and trained at Chanute.



Entry: 18886
Subject: USAF 1951 TO 1960

Gordon Sorum wrote on August 22, 2001

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City and State:

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: USAF 1951 TO 1960

Keywords: Lackland Waverly AFS Johnson Is. Harmon AFB Homestead AFB



Entry: 18854
Subject: 19TH LOGISTAL SUPPORT SQUADRON- EAST KELLY AFB

George Martin wrote on August 21, 2001


City and State: JOSHUA TX

Unit: 19TH LOGISTAL SUPPORT

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: Am searching for any members of the 19th Logistal Support Squd. that flew missions East and West during the years 1951-1955. I remember one of the guys was named Fishcarrier. Would like to hear from anyone that I served with.

Keywords: Stationed at Lackland and Kelly AFB,TX-Lockbourne AFB, Ohio and Sheppard AFB, TX



Entry: 18853
Subject: 19TH LOGISTAL SUPPORT SQUADRON- EAST KELLY AFB

George Martin wrote on August 21, 2001


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Service or Relationship: -

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Entry: 18842
Subject: 4012TH A AND E SQ.97TH BOMB WING,BIGGS AFB

Robert Mann wrote on August 20, 2001


City and State: DOTHAN AL

Unit: 4012TH A-E,BIGGS AFB

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: Anybody from this outfit,circa 1951-1954 still around,would like to hear from you.I only know of one other person,but I've been out of touch since I moved.

Keywords: radar mechanic,airborne,B50s,341st Bomb Sq.



Entry: 18776
Subject: MSGT MAX PLATKIN

John Campbell wrote on August 17, 2001


City and State: SAN GABRIEL CA

Unit: ?

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: looking for wafs who where stationed at lowry afb denver colo in 1954 and knew a msgt max platkin. please contact me by email thank you

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Entry: 18762
Subject: LOOKING FOR WYNTON LEE GA

Dewey Newton wrote on August 17, 2001

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City and State: ACETX TX

Unit: 309THFIGHTERSQD

Service or Relationship: United Nations Veteran - Korea

Comments:

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Entry: 18760
Subject: 31ST FIGHTER ESCORT SQUD

Dewey Newton wrote on August 17, 2001

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City and State: ACETX TX

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments:

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Entry: 18733
Subject: 3200 MAINT. WG. TEST

Syliva Oletha Bailey-Munoz wrote on August 16, 2001


City and State: MIDLAND TX

Unit: 3200 MAINT. WG. TEST

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: Glad to see the Korean War Project back bigger and better than ever. Thanks to you brothers for your great job. As well as the new job it gave me. Because of you I was recruited as a family locator for MIAs. This is becoming my life and is so rewarding. Plus a lot of our research is done right here on your site. I encourage everyone to get the word out through news media, etc. on the Korean War Project and encourage others to visit as well.

Keywords: Eglin AFB during Korean War working with Test Aircraft Maintance of all A/C in Korea



Entry: 18730
Subject: 456TH TROOP CARRIER WING/ 746TH TRP CARR. SQN

Freddie Crance wrote on August 15, 2001

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City and State: CONCORD VA

Unit: 746TH TRP CARRIER SQN, DET 1

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: I was known as "Papa Chan" by waitresses at the club.

Keywords: Looking for anyone in the 456th Trp Carr. Wing / 746th Trp Carr. Sqn, Det 1 at Johnson AFB 1955-56.



Entry: 18641
Subject: WARREN WYO, JOHNSTON ISL, WAVERYL

Gordon D. Sorum wrote on August 13, 2001

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City and State: FARGO ND

Unit: USAF

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: lackland for basic - aug-sep of l951 flt-1928
FE Warren, Wyo. teleype school oct-nov of l951
1959th AACS Johnston Island, all of l952
788th AC and W Waverly, Ia from l953 to end of l956.
1933 AACS, E Harmon, Nfld, l956-1957.
823rd comm sqdn, Homestead, Fla. l958-1960.

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Entry: 18587
Subject: 2941ST MAINT GP BROOKLEY AFB,AL

Anna Marie Hampton-Benne wrote on August 10, 2001

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City and State: COLLINSVILLE IL

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Interested Person

Comments: am searching for any information on my father Billie K. Hampton was stationed in brookley afb alabama from 50-52. please reply to annamom88@aol.com

Keywords: served in phein fain afb apo57,was airman 2nd class possible nickname wild bill



Entry: 18536
Subject: 1954TH AACS 1949-1951

Bill Kelton wrote on August 7, 2001

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City and State:

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: Would like to contact anyone serving at the Tokyo Control from 1949-1951.

Keywords: Tokyo Control - Radio - Teletype



Entry: 18535
Subject: 72ND FBSQ-21STFBWING AF

Gordon Rabanus wrote on August 7, 2001

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City and State:

Unit:

Service or Relationship: -

Comments: Looking for personel of the 72nd Figther Bomber Squadron who served at George AFB and later in Chambley France for old time sake.

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Entry: 18415
Subject:

Carroll Hicks JR. wrote on August 2, 2001

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City and State: NORTH CHARLESTON SC

Unit: 12TH PERODIC MAINTENCE DOCKS

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: Hello Tony: Just read your post on the internet
I arrived at Bergstrom AFB, Nov 1953 I returned ther from Teague ,Korea. Worked on (G) and (F) model 84"s. I was there when the 12th was closed down and we all went to the 27thTFW Not long after that the Base went to KC-135' I was reassigned to field Maintenance Sqdn. to the aero repair sqdn. I remember my fist dispatch to fix a problem Sonethinf wrong with the flaps I fona traveling nut on the jack screw cross threaded.. Soon after that I was transfered to Eglin Air Force Base ,Fla. That was a big change you might say just over night, from single engine aicraft to that monster. I remember we did have 101 Voodoethere before the big monsores came in there
We deployed to Kadena ,Okinawa during the Matsu and Quimoi scrap.
Let me here from you. Ret, CMS Carroll V. Hicks Jr

Keywords: F-84G and F-84F 1953 -1958



Entry: 18414
Subject: 12TH STA FTR. WG.

Carroll Hicks JR. wrote on August 2, 2001

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City and State:

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments:

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Entry: 18344
Subject: SQ 443

Michael Cambron wrote on July 30, 2001

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City and State: KISSIMMEE FL

Unit: N/A

Service or Relationship: Interested Person

Comments: I am with Civil Air Patrol unit #443 in Orlando, Florida. In lieu of designing a squadron patch, we would like to honor the men and wemen who pass before us with the RE BIRTH of the 443 squadron patch. I need approval, a copy of the patch, all the history you can come up with and with a stroke of good luck a speeker and some pen palls.
What did you fly, 51's, gul wing Corsairs, 84's, 86's? Help!

Keywords: Sq. 443



Entry: 18295
Subject: KOREAN WAR'S FIRST CASUALITIES

John Silva wrote on July 27, 2001

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City and State: MOSES LAKE WA

Unit: ----

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My wifes uncle was a pilot on a C-54 transport flying from Japan to Korea on about June 23, 1950 and crashed outside pusan korea on a mountain top. His name is Lt. Glenn L. Spradley and died at 30 years old. He had lived in Tachikawa, Japan for two years prior to his death, he was married and lived there with his wife

Anyone who knew him or about this crash please email us with details. They were considered the first casualities of the korean war.

Keywords: korea, first casualities, Tachikawa Japan, air force, c-54 pilot, plane crash pusan korea, July 1, 1950, June 23, 1950



Entry: 18289
Subject: 777TH AC AND W SQDRN, KLAMATH CA

Don Mesler wrote on July 27, 2001


City and State: BUFFALO NY

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: Anyone out there ever heard of this unit? It was on top of a hill in northern California, about 20 miles south of the Oregon border. A little town located on route 101, named Klamath, was the local attraction. And not much of it!! Heard this location is now an Indian reservation or something. Would appreciate any info. Thanks much! Don Mesler, Buffalo NY

Keywords: 777th AC and W. Radio Operator



Entry: 18241
Subject: BRIGADIER GENERAL LEE

Tia Fish wrote on July 25, 2001


City and State:

Unit: HQ AFPC PROTOCOL

Service or Relationship: Interested Person

Comments: Just trying to find out some info about the Korean Wing Commander in 1996 at Suwon Air Base in Korea.

Keywords: Back in 1996, Was Gen Lee the Korean Wing Commander at Suwon AB,Korea? If not, can you tell me who was?



Entry: 18232
Subject: LOOKING FOR JAMES WILKINSON

Annette Vesty wrote on July 25, 2001

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City and State: CHESHIRE

Unit: N/A

Service or Relationship: Interested Person

Comments: Trying to locate James Wilkinson based at Burtonwood early 1950s transferred to Iceland 1950s. Knew J.F. Peers from Blackley, Manchester, born 4th November 1932. Or anyone who knows which air squadron was based at Burtonwood at this time and went on to Iceland.

Keywords: Iceland, 1951, England, Burtonwood, Peers



Entry: 18185
Subject: 308 BOMB WING, SMOKEY HILL AFB 1952-1953

Marvin McClain wrote on July 23, 2001


City and State: COCOA BEACH FL

Unit: 308 BOMB WING

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: I was a B-29 gunner with the 308 Bomb Wing stationed at Smokey Hill AFB, Kansas during 1952- 1953. I was a member of Captain Fred Weber's crew until the crew was disbanded in summer of '53. Would enjoy hearing from anyone who was with the 308th during this timeframe.

Keywords: 308 Bomb Wing, Smokey Hill AFB 1952-1953



Entry: 18143
Subject: FRENCH MORROCO

Ralph Bonadies wrote on July 22, 2001

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City and State: LINCOLN PARK NJ

Unit: AIR INSTALLATION SQUAD

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: I was stationed at Sidi Slimane AFB in Morroco from Feb. 1953 to Feb.1954 am interested in locating guys who lived in my hut whose names were Gene Saulino, Pat Varchetto, Wilfred Huggard, Louis Spugnardi, and Bob Inda; if anyone knows their whereabouts, let me know. Thanks, Ralph Bonadies

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Entry: 18096
Subject: BARKSDALE AFB (53-57)

John Ayers wrote on July 20, 2001

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City and State: DALLAS TX

Unit: 512TH BB SQ 376 BB WG

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: What happend to the 376 B W? It was a Bardksdale when I was discharged in 1957.
There was 512,513 and 514 Squardrons of the 376.
We flew Sorties with Blue Cardles in our Bomb Bay.

I was recently at Bardsdale and went through the 8th AF muesum. No mention of the units I am seeking.
They have 25 great Aircraft on display.
Any Information?

Keywords: B-47 Bomber Group



Entry: 18047
Subject: WHERE WHEN

Riley Barnes wrote on July 17, 2001

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City and State: MIDLAND CITY AL

Unit: 2ND RADIO RELAY SQ.

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: 5th com. Group

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Entry: 17922
Subject: WHEELUS AIR BASE ,TRIPOLI LIBYA

Ed Gavala wrote on July 11, 2001

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City and State:

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments:

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Entry: 17917
Subject: OKINAWA HQ. 20TH AIR FORCE

Charles Sanger wrote on July 11, 2001

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City and State: ST. PETERSBURG FL

Unit: OKINAWA HQ. 20TH AIR FORCE BASE, DEFENCE

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: JAN. 1952 JAN. 1954 OKINAWA

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Entry: 17906
Subject: 366 EAB

Roland Ratliff wrote on July 11, 2001

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City and State: MT. STERLING KY

Unit: 366 EAB

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: I am looking for anyone that was with 366 EAB in 1954,commo.esp Mike boehm Doug Person etc

Keywords: communication



Entry: 17905
Subject: 366 EAB

Roland Ratliff wrote on July 11, 2001

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City and State: MT. STERLING KY

Unit:

Service or Relationship: -

Comments:

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Entry: 17810
Subject: 50 REUNION 485 COMMUNICATINS SQUADRON, SAC, USAF 1951-1954 ENGLAND

Harris Johnson wrote on July 7, 2001


City and State:

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: Seeking squadron members 1951-1954 to plan a 50 reunion.

Keywords: South Ruislip, High Wycombe, England 1951-1954 485 Communications Squadron, SAC, USAF



Entry: 17503
Subject: CAMP STONEMAN CALIFORNIA

Herman (Sam) Snead wrote on June 22, 2001

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City and State:

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: Looking for information/photos of the old Camp Stoneman Cal processing center. I processed thru there in Apr 52 and traveled to Japan on the troop transport Gen Hase and returned on the Breckinridge Nov 54. After years of searching, have yet to find any info on Stoneman or the ships. Does anyone know of a link thru the Army, Air Force, Navy or MSTS that might have some stuff? Thanks for any help you may give, Sam, Retired SMSGT, USAF, Lutz, Fl

Keywords: Troop Transports, Camp Stoneman Cal, Misawa AB Japan.



Entry: 17395
Subject: ALASKA, SHEMYA, ADAK, AND ELMENDORF..1950-1952

Henry (Harold) Gorman wrote on June 17, 2001

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City and State:

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: Lackland 8/49, Shemya Aleutians 6/50-52
McChord AFB Wash 52-53 Discharged 1953
Was in Radio Teletype AACS Shemya and at
McCord was assigned to Flight Service until
Dischard in 1953. Looking for old frieds at
any of the above places.

Keywords: Alaska, Shemya, Adak, and Elmendorf..1950-1952
McCord AFB Wash..1952-1953



Entry: 17277
Subject: LOOKING FOR AIR FORCE PERSONNEL

Deb Morrison wrote on June 12, 2001

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City and State: MIDDLETOWN OH

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: LOOKING FOR ANYONE THAT WAS AT BROOKLEY AIR FORCE BASE IN MOBILE ALABAMA 1952 TO 1954. MY FATHER AIRMAN FIRST CLASS KENNETH YOUNG WAS STATIONED THERE.

Keywords: 1703rd AIR TRANSPORT GROUP CONTINENTAL DIVISION (MATS)
BROOKLEY AIR FORCE BASE
MOBILE ALABAMA



Entry: 17264
Subject: 443 FTR INCTP SQDN FAIRBANKS

Harold Hamp wrote on June 11, 2001

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City and State: ELWELL MI

Unit: 433RD FIGHTER INTERCEPTER SQD.

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: Would like to hear from old buddies stationed at Fairbanks, Alaska in 1954-1956 in the 433rd Fighter intercepter Sqd.

Keywords: