162nd Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron

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deborah kuhn-auxier wrote on September 1, 2025

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City and State: SILVER SPRING MD

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Comments: My uncle, 1st Lieutenant Stanley E Wafle was a pilot of B-26's in the 162ND Tactical Recon Squadron. He was killed on his 13th mission on Oct 4, 1950.
I have his 1950 yearbook and would be happy to donate it.
Please let me know where to send it.

Keywords: 162ND Tactical Recon Squadron 1950 yearbook

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Franklin Detrixhe SR. wrote on November 18, 2024

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City and State: ALPNE TX

Unit: 511 AC&W GP.

Service or Relationship: USAF

Comments: I'm trying to find information (any information) regarding a recon aircraft called Buzzard Delta from 1954 to 1956

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Martha Beaty wrote on January 30, 2023

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Comments: I have no information about my father's service in the Air Force. I requested info about a year ago and have heard nothing from the government. He would have served from about 1947 to 1951. Other than that and he may have been involved in paramilitary operations during that time I haven't had another lead. Any help would be appreciated.

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Manley Glaubitz wrote on February 26, 2018

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City and State: PRESCOTT WI

Unit: 162ND TACTICAL RECON SQ (NP)

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: Reply to Matt Hillebrand:

There is a photo of a Cpl Hillebrand in the 1950 162nd TRS year book. The squadron was redesignated 12th TRS in February 1952.

Do you know his Air Force specialty (type of work)? When was he assigned to the unit?

I may be able to find more information, such as when he went to Korea, where he was stationed, etc., if you can send more information.

I haven't found out how to reply to you using this web site. Hope this works.

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Mike Venturino wrote on March 25, 2014

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City and State: BELMONT CA

Unit: 162 TAC. RECON. SQDRN

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My father, Richard Venturino was a Bombardier on B-26s in both WWII and Korea. After his death in 2010, I discovered a very small collection of his USAF activities. Among them was a yearbook of the 162nd Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron. I would be happy to donate it or pass it along to any individual or organization for whom it will have a special meaning.

Keywords: B-26, Marauder, Night Reconnaissance

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Laura Petty wrote on October 20, 2012

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Keywords: Looking for anyone who might have know my father. His
name is Lloyd Rutlegde. He was a pilot in the 162
TACT RCN SQDN in 1950. My mothers name was Annie if
that helps. I recently came across my silver baby cup
which was engraved, From Officers and Ladies 162nd
TACT RCN SQDN. My name is Laura and I was born in
Hampton Virginia in 1950 while my dad was flying a
mission. My mom said she heard his plane fly over in
begining labor and I was born by the time he
returned. His best friend Martin was in my parents
wedding and I was told that he often baby sat when my
parents were out. I have a cloth hula doll that he
gave me. It would be great to find someone that knew
my Dad or both of my parents.

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Paula Field wrote on November 3, 2011

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City and State: LUCAS TX

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Comments: Does anyone have any information regarding the
modification of a Cessna L-19 Birddog for use with a
Hycon K-46 Aerial Night Recon Camera. It had a
controller that was used on the back of the first
seat for the second person to use. Probably used
with photo flash bombs.

Any help regarding it's use would be most appreciated!

Thanks,
Paula Field

Keywords: Cessna Birddog

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Edward A. Sims wrote on April 20, 2008

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City and State: SOUTH WEBSTER OH

Unit: 162ND TAC RECON SQUADRON

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

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Jennifer Smith wrote on September 24, 2006

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Comments: I found a copy of the 1950 book among my father's (Robert J. Smith) possessions. I can't find his photo, but I believe he was with the squadron. He was a pilot. He died when I was very young; I would love to hear from anyone with the squadron who may remember him.

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Cliff Adcock wrote on November 10, 2005

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City and State: PAUMA VALLEY CA

Unit: 162 THEN THE 12

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: To E. Sims
Our picture is on the same page in the book you mentioned. I thnk you slept in the next tent to my tent and there was another guy named Seavey in your tent. (Kimpo k14)

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Vito Savino wrote on November 11, 2003

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Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: I'd love to hear from anyone who served with the 162nd from November, 1950 thru May, 1952.

Keywords: 162nd Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron

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John Bacon wrote on May 26, 2003

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Comments: My father, John Bacon, served in the 162nd at Taegu during the Korean War. They did night recon, mostly. He told me when the Chinese pushed through they had to burn everything and go to Japan. I believe, though I may be wrong, that they were able to return when MacArthur took Inchon. I can find out more info for you. Email me if you wish.
johnblaise@yahoo.com

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Jeff Dunwoody wrote on March 30, 2003

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City and State: MERCED CA

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Comments: All:
I recently took over as the crew chief on an A-26"C" Invader at Castle Air Museum in Atwater California. The tail number that is on it designates it as belonging to the 162nd Tac. Recon. Sq. Any information on the squadron would be great, color photos are needed to help with painting the units insignia on our air craft. Thanks a lot!
Jeff Dunwoody

Keywords: 162nd Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron

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