Entry: 98363
Subject: 1LT HOWARD BENTON ONLEY
Subject: 1LT HOWARD BENTON ONLEY
Joe Hamrick wrote on July 30, 2019
City and State: LUFKIN TX
Unit:
Service or Relationship:
Comments: Looking for any information on my Uncle, 1Lt Howard Benton Onley from Sherman Texas, who (I think) flew with the 17th out of K-9, Pusan East. His Korean tour would have been from about July 1952 to 21 Feb. 1953. He was a B-17 pilot in WW2 with the 305th BG, 422 BS. He remained in the Reserves and was a A/B-26 flight instructor at Perrin Field (outside Sherman) until he was recalled. He survived Korea. Thanks. Joe
Keywords: 1Lt Howard Benton Onley
Entry: 91841
Subject: REUNION
Subject: REUNION
James P. Williams wrote on September 4, 2015
Email Update Needed
City and State: SALISBURY NC
Unit: 452ND/17TH BOMB WING (L)
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: I was TDY to Miho USAFB in 1951 and 1952. I worked in the HYD shop. We are having a reunion at Langley USAFB near Norfolk VA October 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, & 9th of 2015
Pilots Navigators Gunners Mechanics, and anyone that had anything to do with the B-26 Invader in the Korean war is invited to attend. Also relatives are welcome. Guys from the 452nd, 17th, 67th and 3rd bomb wings will be there.
If you want to attend, You need to send me an E-mail ASAP. We must register and clear you for base security by Sept 24th 2015
Keywords: B-26 Invader Reunion
Entry: 90245
Subject: COPIES OF KNIGHT LIFE
Subject: COPIES OF KNIGHT LIFE
Ted Holmes wrote on December 21, 2014
City and State: MONROE LA
Unit: HQ SQUADRON, 17TH BOMB WING (L)
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: I missed Christmas dinner at Miho on Dec. 25, 1954. I had ridden a third class (wooden seats) train all night, returning from TDY at 5th Air Force Headquarters in Nagoya to have Christmas dinner with T/Sgt. and Mrs. Homer Scheirer. The good time with them was worth to discomfort of the train trip.
I was editor of the base newspaper Knight Life at K-9 in 1954. I was reassigned as wing historian but remained as assistant editor of the newspaper. My historical reports were classified secret and filed with 5th Air Force Headquarters. Prior to the wing's redeployment to Hurlburt Field in 1955, I wrote a non-classified history of the wing, including the WWII vintage 17th Bomb Group, which was published in Knight Life. I have that issue and several others. Also I have a small collection of photos shot at K-9 and Miho. I will be happy to share copies with anyone who is interested.
Keywords: Knight Life, history, Homer Scheirer
Entry: 90223
Subject: EARLY 1954 SHEA, MAURICE A
Subject: EARLY 1954 SHEA, MAURICE A
Stephen Shea wrote on December 17, 2014
City and State: CLEARWATER FL
Unit: 17TH AP SQN
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Maurice A Shea, Master Sargent USAF (ret) passed away November 9, 2014. As with many children (60 years old plus) we are finding treasures. His initial orders to Korea were December 1953, and he returned to the ZI aboard the USNS O'Hara in February 1955. I've found the Christmas Dinner menu from Miho Air Base, December 25, 1954, a Thursday like this year. A pamphlet The Ship I Sailed On U.S. Naval Ship James O'Hara, and pages of orders, assignments, reassignments, etc. I am in the process of of scanning the documents, but find I cannot e-mail them because of size. If anyone would be interested in images of the documents, please let me know, where I can send a CD. I hope someone might want to find out details about places long ago.
Thanks,
Steve
Keywords:
Entry: 90203
Subject: 17TH BOMB WEING , K-9 ,KOREA
Subject: 17TH BOMB WEING , K-9 ,KOREA
Antonio Fucci wrote on December 15, 2014
City and State: CAMARILLO CA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: Look for any 17th Bomb Wing / 452nd members that served at K-9 Korea for possible future get together.
I served with the 37th Bomb Squadron, 17th Bomb Wing in Korea. We have been getting together but are looking for more participation, realatives welcome.
Keywords:
Entry: 89832
Subject: FROM ENGLAND
Subject: FROM ENGLAND
Christine Collard (Blundell) JR. wrote on October 22, 2014
City and State: BRADFORD
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My father who was a Korean Veteran has recently died. During his terminal illness, he showed me an object, given to him by Ralph Powell on the K 9 Airbase prior to transportation. My father was in the Kings Own Lancashire Fusiliers. He was from Liverpool. I would like anyone who knows of a Ralph Powell, with details of his Korean War history, and I would return the object to the family.The time in question is 1953-54 or there about. The object is of no value only to a family member or to Ralph, if he is alive.
Keywords:
Entry: 89605
Subject: 17TH BOMB WING (L) BLACK KNIGHTS
Subject: 17TH BOMB WING (L) BLACK KNIGHTS
Debra Cook (Wahl) wrote on September 3, 2014
City and State:
Unit: ?
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My dad was with the 17th Bomb Wing (L) Black Knights, and I still have his jacket (although it is in rough shape) Dad never said too much about his time fighting in Korea, and he was there when I was born in 1953. Dad died in December 2008 from COPD & Crohn's disease. He is missed very much, but I am so proud of his service!
Keywords:
Entry: 89275
Subject: LT. COLONEL RONALD M. PETERS
Subject: LT. COLONEL RONALD M. PETERS
Scott Peters SR. wrote on July 6, 2014
City and State: SANFORD FL
Unit: 5TH USAAF BLACK KNIGHTS
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My father Ronald M. PETERS FLEW 52 COMBAT MISSIONS IN A McDonald Douglas B-26 Invader, received the DFC Medal. In K-9 Pusan, Korea in 1950-1952 . FLEW THE P-51 Mustang fot the Kentucky ANG. Retired a Lt. Colonel, as a Liason for the Airforce Academy. He passed away in 1996 of Malignant Melenoma.
Keywords:
Entry: 87283
Subject: RONNIE WINTERS- CAPT. A-26 PILOT
Subject: RONNIE WINTERS- CAPT. A-26 PILOT
Steve Brown wrote on September 25, 2013
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I am searching for any information about my grandfather Ronnie
L. Winters. He was an A-26 Invader pilot during the Korean War.
I don't know for sure which unit he served with, only in the
5th Air Force and that he was awarded the Distinguished Flying
Cross. He was born in Oklahoma and lived in Siloam Springs,
Ark. He was married to Margaret McLeod from Dallas, Texas
during the war. Ronnie died in an airplane crash in 1958. If
anyone knew him I would appreciate you contacting me.
Keywords: A-26, Invader, Winters
Entry: 84571
Subject: PUSAN BOMB WING
Subject: PUSAN BOMB WING
Harvey Kirk III wrote on November 2, 2012
Email Update Needed
City and State: CHESTER VA
Unit: PUSAN BOMB WING
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My father, Maj. or Lt. Col. Lewis Harvey Kirk, was an
AAF intelligence officer and bomb wing ground
controller... at Pusan as far as I know. He spoke of
Pusan a lot. He returned to Pusan c. 1953 as an
escort for two presidential advisors on a fact-
finding mission... their names were Kottkamp and
Murray they met with Gen Herren. I have photos of
that event. I seek info on my dad, the big visit or
from men who served there or knew my dad.
Keywords: K9, Pusan, bomb wing
Entry: 81088
Subject: K-9 AND MIHO PHOTOS
Subject: K-9 AND MIHO PHOTOS
John Skillman JR. wrote on November 17, 2011
City and State: GURNEE IL
Unit: 17TH BOMB WING
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My father, USAFR Lt John Skillman, was at K-9 and
later Miho then Hurlbert Field, FL from about May 53
to Summer 55 as a munitions officer. I have color
slides of all 3 locations although I have no
identities of anyone else in the pictures. Should
anyone be interested in seeing them respond to my e-
mail and I will forward a link to the site they are
posted on.
John Skillman
Keywords: 17th BW(L)K-9 and Miho
Entry: 78939
Subject: REUNION
Subject: REUNION
Vic Winchcombe wrote on May 17, 2011
Email Update Needed
City and State: EIGHT MILE AL
Unit: 34 BS(L)17BW-KOREA
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments:
Keywords:
Ferry B-26 Calif-Japan,Spring1953...Ferry B-26 Korea-to Indo-China,Late Summer...Looking for other "travelers"
Entry: 77043
Subject: 95TH BOMB SQ., 17TH BOMB WG
Subject: 95TH BOMB SQ., 17TH BOMB WG
Anna Colwell SR. wrote on December 5, 2010
City and State: KINGSVILLE TX
Unit: 95TH BOMB SQ, 17TH BOMB WG
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: ANY INFORMATION REGARDING THE 95th Bomb Sq/17th Bomb Wg
Keywords: CAPT ART COLWELL, dec FLEW NIGHT MISSION #37 on 27 July 1952
Entry: 75987
Subject: CHARLIE
Subject: CHARLIE
Mac Vaughn wrote on August 30, 2010
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments:
Keywords: I have an interesting baseball cap that has been coated with something hard with numerous symbols, k9, black knights etc. I am trying to find out it's significance and if anyone else had something similar. I have cherished it since a child and after Dad's death have it now. Can anyone give me info or knew my Dad?
Entry: 75301
Subject: PAUL T STEVENS ,PUSAN ,BOMB DUMP JUL 53-JUL 54
Subject: PAUL T STEVENS ,PUSAN ,BOMB DUMP JUL 53-JUL 54
John Stevens wrote on June 30, 2010
Email Update Needed
City and State: CUERO TX
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I would like to here from anyone that my have known my father in Korea he tlked about Korea alot also about some gi that fell in a honey well.
John R Stevens
Keywords: My father serived from about Aug 53 to Aug 54 in the Air Force Pusan Bomb Dump . He was from New Jersey and took a lot of pictures bomb dump, flight line etc.
His Name is Paul Thomas Stevens.
Entry: 73256
Subject: HI
Subject: HI
Jay Chapman wrote on January 23, 2010
City and State:
Unit: 34TH BOMB SQ
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments:
Keywords: Nickname: Chappy
Entry: 71841
Subject: BILL HARVEY K-1 K-9 10/1/52-4/10/53
Subject: BILL HARVEY K-1 K-9 10/1/52-4/10/53
William Harvey SR. wrote on October 4, 2009
Email Update Needed
City and State: LARGO FL
Unit: 34TH BOMB SQD 17 BOMB GRP
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: 722nd Sqd. 450th Bomb Grp. 15th USAAF WW II.
Keywords: Bill - 17th Bomb Group 34th Squadron Supply Officer Bomb/Nav A/B-26 Dream Girl 52 missions mostly night train reconnaisance missions pilots Corbett, Ramer, Lindley, Wassem. Oct.1,52 - Apr.53.
Entry: 71614
Subject: 17THBOMB AND 332ND FIS NEW CASTLE,DEL.
Subject: 17THBOMB AND 332ND FIS NEW CASTLE,DEL.
Joseph R. St. Pierre SR. wrote on September 13, 2009
City and State: FALL RIVER MA
Unit: 332NDFIS
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments:
Keywords: keyword Joseph R St.Pierre I left the 17th bomb wing aug 1953 reported to 332nd FIS NEW CASTLE DEL.stayed there until oct 1954.after 55 years i forgot most of the names i served with.I think one the was from Litle Compton,Rhode Island.He would drop me off in Fall RIVER,MA.whenever we had a weekend pass.
Entry: 70915
Subject: WANT TO LOCATE MEN WHO WITH ME AT K9 FROM AUG 1952 TO JULY 1953BLACK
Subject: WANT TO LOCATE MEN WHO WITH ME AT K9 FROM AUG 1952 TO JULY 1953BLACK
Joseph R. St. Pierre wrote on July 16, 2009
City and State: FALL RIVER MA
Unit: 347ARMAMENTSQUADRON
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments:
Keywords: 17thbombwing was named Black Knights atK9 air base
Entry: 67793
Subject:
Subject:
Lawrence (L.H.) Meeker wrote on November 10, 2008
Email Update Needed
City and State: FORT WORTH TX
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: I am looking for any information on Captain Matthew E. Loar or if anyone remembers him. I am also looking for a way to get copies of my flight records. I have misplaced mine, and was informed that some others were destroyed in a fire at the Military Archive Building.
Keywords: B-26, K-9, 452nd Bomb Wing 5th Airforce
Entry: 65399
Subject: SEEKING CAPT. WM. W. WYTHE, SACRAMENTO, CA
Subject: SEEKING CAPT. WM. W. WYTHE, SACRAMENTO, CA
Joel Russell wrote on April 26, 2008
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Other
Comments: I have aquired a photo of Capt. William W. Wythe, 5th Air Force, 17th Bomb Wing, receiving the "Air Medal" from Col. William C. Lindley, Jr. in Oct. 1952 for heroic service during the Korean War.
It is my desire to give this back to him or members of his family. This is an original new release photo. It list his wife and children living in Sacramento at 4949 Alta Dr. His mother is also listed. Proof of relationship will be required in order for me to turn this over.
Keywords: B-26, A-26 Douglas Invader
Entry: 63965
Subject: DID YOU KNOW
Subject: DID YOU KNOW
Ron Speer SR. wrote on January 22, 2008
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran
Comments: Remember my father landing a twin engine aircraft at San Angelo Texas 1951/1952 and taxied it up to base operations where my mom and the twins (me and my brother) were waiting for him. He deployed to Korea from San Angelo. Possible with the 17th BW.
Keywords: Remember my father landing a twin engine aircraft at San Angelo Texas 1951/1952. Lt. or Capt. Clifton L. Speer. Married to a redhead with four kids.
Entry: 63962
Subject: 5TH AF-REMCO-17TH MAINTENANCE SQDN-MIHO
Subject: 5TH AF-REMCO-17TH MAINTENANCE SQDN-MIHO
James Powell wrote on January 22, 2008
Email Update Needed
City and State: TULSA OK
Unit: 5TH AF-17TH MAINT. SQ-17TH HQ
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: I was sent over to Japan on the converted troopship USS General JOHN J. Pershing- Then on by train to MIHO,a Japanese Zero base the Aussies had used and then to K-1 by aircraft.The military push into Pusan, forced the withdrawal of aircraft to the REMCO on MIHO AB.
Stationed from November 1952 and returned November 1953.
Have more pictures and memorial to Col Glen C. Nye, Wing Comdr,
and Col Clinton C Wasem, succeeding Wing Comr, and Col.
Clinton E Blauer, Commander of the Rear Echelon Maintenance Consolidate Operation.
The great distance separating our place of duty to the air war in Korea, made the men proud of the service rendered.
Keywords: 5th AF- K-1,
K-2,K-8, K-9
Entry: 62535
Subject: K9 PUSAN EAST KOREA 1953
Subject: K9 PUSAN EAST KOREA 1953
Andrew S. Herkalo SR. wrote on October 8, 2007
City and State: SPRINGFIELD NJ
Unit: 17TH BOMB WING 95TH BOMB SQ
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments:
Keywords: I WAS STATIONED K9 95 sq.armament sec.march53 to aug 53
moved to K1 aug to jan 54.came over gen brewster.went home on gen sultan.
Entry: 61830
Subject: LOOKING FOR ANY VETERAN WHO SERVED WITH MY FATHER.
Subject: LOOKING FOR ANY VETERAN WHO SERVED WITH MY FATHER.
Tamara Andrews wrote on July 31, 2007
City and State: SOMERVILLE OH
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I'm looking for anyone who served with my father, Robert "Bobbie" Edward Andrews from Deepstep, Georgia. He was in the USAF 17th Bomb Wing (L) from 22nd of September, 1952 to 18th of August 1953 and served his country during the Korean War.
Keywords:
Entry: 59290
Subject: SUCCESS!
Subject: SUCCESS!
Jim Scott wrote on October 20, 2006
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: Regarding the entry about the tombstone for A2C Brown. His family has been located, and the tombstone is being restored to them.
Here's a confirmation from the company to which the marker had been sent.
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provided us, we have been successful in locating and contacting his family and are arranging to have it returned to them. The family was unaware that
it was missing and is extremely pleased to have it returned. We appreciate you taking the time to research this and write to us.
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Keywords:
Entry: 59280
Subject: A2C JAMES HAROLD BROWN
Subject: A2C JAMES HAROLD BROWN
Jim Scott wrote on October 19, 2006
City and State: GREENSBORO NC
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: I saw this story in our local paper and thought I'd post a request for information about A2C James Harold Brown. The story is about a tombstone that was displaced and collected by the City of High Point, North Carolina. After storing it for 6 months and unsuccessfully researching Airman Brown, the City was forced to send the tombstone to an auction company. If anyone knows anything about A2C James Harold Brown, feel free to contact me and I'll forward your comments to the city.
Here's the link to the story:
http://www.newsandrecord.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061019/NEWSREC0101/61019021
Keywords: Information needed about a deceased vet.
Entry: 54572
Subject: PUSAN K-9 95 TH BOMB SQ
Subject: PUSAN K-9 95 TH BOMB SQ
Harold Little wrote on December 10, 2005
City and State: MIAMI FL
Unit: 95 BOMB SQ-- K-9
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: HAVE PICTURES OF K9 CAN SHARE---
Keywords: SERVED IN KOREA K-9 FROM MAR 52 TILL MAR 53--- WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM ANY ONE THERE AT THAT TIME
Entry: 54140
Subject: K-9 PUSAN EAST AIR BASE
Subject: K-9 PUSAN EAST AIR BASE
Billy Watts wrote on November 16, 2005
Email Update Needed
City and State: CROWN POINT LA
Unit: CRASH RESCUE, MAY 1952/MAY 1953
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments:
Keywords:
Entry: 52276
Subject: AIRMEN FIRST CLASS ROBERT SHIFLET
Subject: AIRMEN FIRST CLASS ROBERT SHIFLET
Robert (Bob) Shiflet wrote on July 26, 2005
Email Update Needed
City and State: LA VERNE CA
Unit: 17TH SUPPLY SQ. ASSG WING HEADQUARTERS
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: I was a forecast clerk for reassignments at Wing Headquarters for K-9, K-1, J-25, under Lt. Hart. Also worked for Col. Bill Cochran, uncle of Phil Cochran of Word War II fame.
Keywords:
Entry: 51031
Subject: 95TH BSQDN
Subject: 95TH BSQDN
Donald H. Eaton JR. wrote on May 22, 2005
DeceasedCity and State: NEW YORK NY
Unit: 95TH BOMB SQUADRON
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments:
Keywords:
Entry: 51026
Subject: 95TH BOMB SQDN.
Subject: 95TH BOMB SQDN.
Donald H. Eaton JR. wrote on May 22, 2005
DeceasedCity and State: NEW YORK NY
Unit: 95TH BOMB SQUADRON
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments:
Keywords:
Entry: 49530
Subject:
Subject:
Ewing (Slim) Larby wrote on March 12, 2005
City and State: PUYALLUP WA
Unit: 17TH BOMB WING (LIGHT)
Service or Relationship: -
Comments:
Keywords: I would also like to know whether the 17th received any awards medals or decorations of any type during this time period.
Entry: 49529
Subject: LOOKING FOR PATCHES.
Subject: LOOKING FOR PATCHES.
Ewing (Slim) Larby wrote on March 12, 2005
City and State: PUYALLUP WA
Unit: 17TH BOMB WING (LIGHT)
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: I was a member of the 17th Bomb Wing (L) from about April 1952 until May 1953. Went to Japan on a small converted tanker, then by courier aircraft to K-9. After 13 months there, returned to Japan and sailed back to the States on a similar small converted tanker. While there, bought a beautiful "Black Knights" warmup jacket which was stolen on my way home. I would like to know if there is anyone that knows where I could get a replacement of that jacket. I would also like to find some 17th Bomb Wing patches or decals like the one pictured abouve.
Keywords: My Nickname - "Slim"
Aircraft - A/B-26B/C
Location - K-9 / Miho
Entry: 47662
Subject: K-9/MIHO JUNE1954-APRIL ,1955
Subject: K-9/MIHO JUNE1954-APRIL ,1955
James R. (Jim) Smith wrote on December 23, 2004
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments:
Keywords: Looking for anyone in the 95th BS during the period June 1954 and April 1955
Entry: 44132
Subject: 2004 REUNION
Subject: 2004 REUNION
Michael W. Hopkins wrote on June 29, 2004
Email Update Needed
City and State: TWIN LAKES WI
Unit: 17TH BOMB WING
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: Ted Baker, editor of the Sortie, for the 17th BG and 17th BW wants everyone to be alerted for the upcoming reunion slated for Spt 2nd thru Spt 5th, 2004.
It is in Nashville, TN.
Details from Ted Baker at:
email: tbaker26@eesc.com
Ph: 810-798-8620
He request that you immediately register and let everyone else know of the reunion.
Ted Barker (KWP) for Mike Hopkins
Keywords: Reunion group
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