19th Bombardment Group (M)

Units

Replaced by the 19th Bomb Wing on June 1st, 1953, absorbing the 19th Bomb Group

28th Bombardment Squadron
30th Bombardment Squadron
93rd Bombardment Squadron

Immediately after the communist invasion of South Korea, the 19th BG moved from Guam to Okinawa. Initially under the operational control of Twentieth AF, after July 8, 1950, it was attached to FEAF Bomber Command (Provisional). The first B-29 unit in the war, the group on June 28 attacked North Korean storage tanks, marshaling yards, and armor. In the first two months, it flew more than six hundred sorties, supporting UN ground forces by bombing enemy troops, vehicles, and such communications points as the Han River bridges. In the north, its targets included an oil refinery and port facilities at Wonsan, a railroad bridge at Pyongyang, and an airfield at Yonpo. After UN ground forces pushed the communists out of South Korea, the 19th BG turned to strategic objectives in North Korea, including industrial and hydroelectric facilities. It also continued to attack bridges, marshaling yards, supply centers, artillery and troop positions, barracks, port facilities, and airfields. It inactivated on June 1, 1953.

Stations

Andersen AFB, Guam, -July 5, 1950; Kadena AB, Okinawa, July 5, 1950-June 1, 1953.

Distinguished Unit Citation for actions June 28-September 15, 1950.
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation for period July 7, 1950-[June 1,] 1953.

Air Force BBS

Legacy Messages - 1995-1999

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William Newbrough wrote on November 25, 2021

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City and State: LAS VEGAS NV

Unit:

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Comments: This is an update to a previous listing. My email and phone number have both been
changed since the original posting.
City and State: LAS VEGAS NV
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Comments: I am looking for information on my brother A/2C Richard (Dick)
Lee Newbrough, who served in the 19th Bomb Group, 30th Bomb Squadron. He was
stationed on Okinawa in 1952 and had mentioned being in a combat unit (apparently
bombing). I was only 11 years old at that time and never really had a chance to get
to know Richard.

Richard (by now S/Sgt) was murdered in 1960 and I would like to find out if anyone
remembers him from the 19th Bomb Group. You can either e-mail me or call.
Thanks

Bill Newbrough
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Keywords: Newbrough, Korea, 19th Bomb Group, 30th Bomb Squadron.

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Thomas Sherrill wrote on April 6, 2016

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City and State: WILMINGTON NC

Unit: 19TH BOMB SQUADRON, 28TH BOMB GROUP

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My father Bob Sherrill was a radio operator on the B-29 that at sometime was labeled as IT at the start of the Korean War. He was stationed at Kadena Air Base and flew 59 missions (I believe this is correct) before being transferred back to the states. I know at one time the pilot of IT was Jack Winter Frost. He was stationed at Guam prior to the Korean War. I am looking for others who may have memories or pictures from that time. My father is still living in Bryson City, North Carolina and I know he would love to have contact from others who were there at that time. He can still remember many of the missions he flew in Korea. His personal e-mail is: resmls@frontier.com

Keywords: 19th Bomb Squadron, 28th Bomb Group, B-29 named IT stationed at Kadena Air Base

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Barbara Hays wrote on March 26, 2016

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City and State: STERRETT AL

Unit: 19TH BOMB SQ, 28TH BOMB SQ.

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Can anyone help me find info on my grandfathers AC?
Wwii & Korean War b29 bomber pilot. He was stationed at walker AFB roswell New Mexico. Also Olathe NAS, Kansas. AO-803536. I know he was in the 28the bombardment sq, 19th bomb.sq & Sac. 8th AF.
I have never tried to look for someone before so seriously any help in pointing me in the right direction would be greatly appreciated.
Trying to find out any info on the plane. Name? Tail numbers and where I can look to possibly find them. Are the AC serial numbers listed on the pilots military records? It's all foreign language to me. Please help. Thanks
Barbara Binford Hays

Keywords: 19th bomb.sq, 28th bombardment sq, b29 bomber pilot, wwii, Korean War, 8th AF, Jack Binford, AO 803536

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Jim Schwalb wrote on February 25, 2016

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City and State: OMAHA NE

Unit: 19TH BOMB GROUP

Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran

Comments: I am helping family members to find any information concerning Herman Lehman,,, who was a B29 co-pilot who flew bombing missions in Korea from Kadena AFB.... (I believe he was in the 19th Bomb Group).... I would like any information anyone may be able to provide such as,,, his plane's nose art name,,, his Squadron,,, fellow crews members,,, remembrances,,, etc.... Thank you very much....

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Teresa Conley wrote on November 15, 2015

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City and State: TX

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I found box of photos, scanned and uploaded to a facebook page for Dad George Reder as a head injury left him unable to commnicate clearly verbally or in writing. I believe most photos I uploaded to the facebook page are from 19th okinawa 1951-1952. Most are of individuals he had taken. A few are aircraft crash photos of incident I read someone here asking about soplease check out facebook page and the photos in the albums. If you are anle to identify person, place or elsborate on incident in photos please o so as a commen on the infividual photo. Facebook page is: https://www.facebook.com/19thBombGroupJapanKoreanWar/?refid=18&ref=m_notif¬if_t=like&__tn__=%2As

Thank you.

Keywords: 19th bombardment dispensary okinawa photos

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Pat Marx wrote on July 13, 2015

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City and State: ROCHELLE IL

Unit: 93RD BOMB SQ 19TH BOMB GR

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My dad, Clarence H. Richards, a member of the 93rd Bomb Sq, 19th Bomb Gr. He is looking for information for a reunion. Do you have any information that I can share with him.
Pat Marx

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Samantha Fennell wrote on June 15, 2015

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City and State: BERKELEY CA

Unit: 19TH

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My grandfather was a tail gunner in Korea. We just recently had to move him from his farm in California to a home. While cleaning the property, we found hundreds of pictures and journals from his time in the service. I would love to learn more about his unit and see if there are any old friends out there that could pay him a visit. His memory is fading. I would love to give him the pleasure of meeting up with some long lost pals. Members on his plane included: T.A Hoffman, Milton Hall, Lucus Cooper, William Resle, Joe Young, Chuck Bowese, B. Calmant, Johnny Shipley, John Borg. I apologize if some of the spelling is wrong. I am going off of an old signed picture. My grandfater's name is Patrick Fennell, or Patty for short.

Any information about his service or if anyone remembers him, please reach out to me. I am sure he would love any updates.

Thank you

- Proud Grandaughter to Patrick Fennell

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Herbert C. (Herb) Harper wrote on July 31, 2014

Deceased

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City and State: GEORGETOWN TN

Unit: 345TH BOMB SQ, 98TH BOMB GROUP

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: Trying to help the Daughter of Homer Mc Collum, B-29 Pilot of the 19th Bomb Group on Guam when the Korean Police Action started. You may contact me at BOMBGRP98@aol.com.

Herb Harper, Historian 98th Vets Assoc.

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Ashley Armstrong wrote on July 27, 2014

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Comments: In reference to Lt. John Philip Shaddick and the Group known as the Ashley Five. Most of the information is correct. Lt. Shaddick was a member of the 28th Bombardment listed missing 01/29/1953. The plan was shot down during a surveillance mission. The NCO crew aboard were released but 5 offices including Lt. Shaddick Lt. Gilbert Ashley, Lt. Harold Turner, Lt. Arthur Olsen, and Airman Hidemaru Ishida. There was a rescue attempted made but failed, our family was notified. We made several attempts with congress to get what ever we could. We did receive a letter from what we though was Lt. Shaddick in Mongolian and in his Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity colors.

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Andie Mueller wrote on July 8, 2014

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City and State: CHARLOTTE NC

Unit: 28TH BOMBER SQUADRON, 19TH BOMBER GROUP

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My husband is looking for any information or photos about his great uncle Edward A Schwab.

Airman First Class Schwab was a crew member of a B-29A Superfortress Bomber with the 28th Bomber Squadron, 19th Bomber Group. On January 29, 1953, the aircraft was shot down by MiGs eleven miles south of Pyongyang and eighteen miles east of Sariwon. He was listed as Missing in Action and was presumed dead on January 30, 1954.

Keywords: B-29A 42-65357, 28th Bomber Squadron, 19th Bomber Group

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Steve Shaffer wrote on March 20, 2014

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City and State:

Unit: 19BG, 28SQ

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I have a picture of the Top of the Mark with Crew as well as individual pictures of the
crew of the Island Queen in their positions while in flight. Have no problem mailing
copies to interested parties.

Keywords: Pictures, Top of the Mark, Island Queen, 19th bg, 28th sq, Kaden, Korea, B29

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Steve Shaffer wrote on March 20, 2014

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City and State:

Unit: 19BG, 28SQ

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Captain Shipley,
I was wondering if you remember my Grandfather Woodrow Woody Henderson.
He was the co-pilot of the Island Queen.I have many photos of you and my grandfather.
If I'm not mistaken you were also a crew member of the Top of the Mark as was he. If you wouldn't mind confirming this it would be much appreciated. I hope you are doing well. God Bless.

Keywords: Island Queen, Korea, B29, Top of the Mark, 19th bg, 28th sq,

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David Hoover wrote on October 7, 2013

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City and State: ALBUQUERQUE NM

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Other

Comments: I am the Curator of the National Museum of Nuclear Science and
History. We have on exhibit B-29 s/n 45-21748, we would like to
know if any veterans or their love ones have a picture of this
B-29 showing its nose art.

We also need to confirm if it was assigned to the 19th Bomb
Group and was in combat in Korea. We have gotten conflicting
information from the USAF and authors who claim it was in the
19th Bomb Group. Any photographs or names of crew members and
contact information would be helpful.

Also any veterans or knew someone that were stationed at Walker
AFB with the 509th Very Heavy Bombardment Group at Roswell New
Mexico that might have a photograph of this aircraft s/n 45-
21748 please contact me at (505) 245-2137 x118 or email me at
dhoover@nuclearmuseum.org.

Thank You,

David

Keywords: 19th Bomb Group, Tarzon, nose art, 45-21748.

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Yvette Ghormley wrote on August 31, 2013

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City and State:

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: Korea Okinawa Army Air Corp Air Force 0952 93rd Bomb Squadron
19th Bomb Group Double Whammy or other information for the 93rd
Bomb Squadron

Looking for information for my father who was a member of this
grp/squadron

Keywords: Korea Okinawa Army Air Corp Air Force 0952 93rd Bomb Squadron
19th Bomb Group Double Whammy

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James Davis JR. wrote on May 27, 2013

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City and State: CASSVILLE MO

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Service or Relationship: Other

Comments:

Keywords: My a son to my father James W Davis serve the
Korean War my father was A2C. I lost my
fatherof cancer and i would like to see if any of
his buddies are still living and have any
pictures so I can start a photo album. My father
was a great man and serve his country with
pride. Thank you son James.

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Elliot Temple wrote on December 23, 2011

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City and State: ALPHARETTA GA

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I am the nephew of Amos Pete Temple and am looking
for anyone who might have known Pete during the
Korean War. Pete perished in 1952 when the Bomber
Bait-Me iced over and went down during the Suiho
mission. I know so little of my uncle and would
appreciate any notes from someone who knew him.

Thank You.

Elliot

Keywords: B-29A Superfortress Bomber with the 93rd Bomber
Squadron, 19th Bomber Wing, named Bait-Me crash

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Kim Scharnhorst (Felton) wrote on November 20, 2011

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City and State: INDIANAPOLIS IN

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments:

Keywords: Anyone with information on Top of Mark,and another
plane that has the crew names of: Clancy, Phil,
Chuck, Woody, Smitty. George Cox, Ray, Charlie,
Verne, and Jim. I have a picture with the wing tip
blown off and the crew standing in front of the wing.
From what I understand it was the 19th bomb group,
mission 6/10/1952 or 1953. My fathers name was
Richard (Phil) Felton, 509th Air Refueling Sq. His
Specialty 32351F. I have his DD214 but not much else.
thank you so much in advance. My father passed
October 18th, of this year.

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Tim Moyer wrote on July 12, 2011

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Service or Relationship: Other

Comments: i have a champion lighter from the 19th bomb group crew of the month aug 1952 in okinawa.
i found it in some of my moms things after she past away. i dont know anthing about the it and i dont belive its anyones in my family.
can anyone tell anything about this crew/

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William (Bill) Newbrough wrote on May 24, 2011

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City and State: LAS VEGAS NV

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Comments: I am looking for information on my brother A/2C Richard (Dick) Lee Newbrough, who served in the 19th Bomb Group, 30th Bomb Squadron. He was stationed on Okinawa in 1952 and had mentioned being in a combat unit (apparently bombing). I was only 11 years old at that time and never really had a chance to get to know Richard.

Richard (by now S/Sgt) was murdered in 1960 and I would like to find out if anyone remembers him from the 19th Bomb Group. You can either e-mail me at: bill.newbrough@earthlink.net or phone me on my toll-free number 888-737-7321.

Thanks

Bill Newbrough

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Scott Snider wrote on March 2, 2011

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I am looking for anyone who knew Edward E Snider, he was a pilot
he flew b29's in north Korean flyovers. If you know him I would like
to talk with you.

Keywords: Guam north korean flyovers b29

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Robin Wantland wrote on February 3, 2011

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City and State: JUSTIN TX

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Does anyone remember a recruit by the name of Michael
Chiodo? Thank you.

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Sharon Sinclair wrote on October 22, 2010

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City and State: HAPPY VALLLEY OR

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I am looking for pictures of the plane NO SWEAT. I have an old photo with my dad and the crew but it is a bad image. Would like to find a good picture and the names and positions of all the crew members

Keywords: 19th Bomb Squad

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Carol Edwards wrote on August 31, 2010

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City and State: MONROE LA

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I am looking for any information about my father's
service. I don't know his unit. The only information I
have is he was on a B-29 loaded with 38 bombs. It crashed
at Yokota Air Base, Japan, during takeoff when two of
it's engines quit. The plane broke into two pieces,
caught fire, and 30 bombs exploded. The fire spread to a
nearby village. I'm not sure, but I believe the date to
be around Dec. 1951.
I have photos of a plane, not sure if this is the same
one, but the number on the plane is 6247. If anyone can
help me with any information, I would greatly appreciate
it. His name was Lt. Richard F. Brock.

Keywords: B-29 crash Yokota Air Base Japan

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Bob Brunette wrote on May 31, 2010

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Comments: Looking for pictures, informaiton about a B29 bomber name "The Dorathy". It was based out McCord Airforce Base in Washington State and believed to have been lost in the Korean War.

Keywords: Looking for pictures, informaiton about a B29 bomber name "The Dorathy". It was based out McCord Airforce Base in Washington State and believed to have been lost in the Korean War.

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John R. Pounds SR. wrote on January 30, 2010

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City and State: OLEAN NY

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments:

Keywords: Spanish Fork, UT aka Heavenly Body Information

Dear Sir or Madam,
For several years I have been following a b 29 bomber called the City of Spanish Fork, UT aka Heavenly Body K 35 S/N44-69997 A/C Lt. Foster B. Huff of the 811 Guam. It was with the314th BW 330th BG 458th BS. My father M/Sgt Robert D. Pounds served with the Crew of the 811 for almost two years while on Guam, from 1944-45. The aircraft the Spanish Fork I believe left Guam also in 1945-46. Its was with the 505Th BG for a while and I was told that it also was involved in the Korean Era. It was suppose to be with the 19Th BW I believe. I have very little information about this aircraft and no pictures.

Below is some information that the AFHO Research Center sent to me. Since the B 29 bomber Spanish Fork, UT aka Heavenly Body K 35 s/n 44-69997 A/C Lt. Foster B. Huff was with the 505thBG after the war It left Guam in 1945. I was hoping you could help me out. This air craft was on Guam with the Crew of the 811. I believe the K-40 was with this group. I'm searching for this aircraft and pictures.

On Fri, Oct 2, 2009 at 2:19 PM, wrote:


Dear Sir:

Now we have four aircraft with the name Heavenly Body. Each assigned to a different bomb group.

498BG 42-63510 Assigned to 73 Bombardment Wing

505 BG One which survived the war and another which survived the war as was reclaimed at Tinker. Were there two aircraft in the same bomb group with the same name that both survived the war? It would be highly unusual for two aircraft in the same bomb group to have the same name. However, aircraft in the same Bombardment Wing could and did have, at times, the same name. Bomb Groups usually consisted of 50 aircraft. Wings were composed of two Bomb Groups.

330BG Same comments as above


497 BG assigned to the 73rd Bombardment Wing. According to the history of the 497 BG and the Missing Aircrew Report the only aircraft from that organization that crashed delivering supplies to POW Camps was 44-69998 piloted by John Cripps

98 BG 98th never was in the Pacific during WWII. The 98th flew in Europe and then in Korea

The city of Hersey/Spanish Forks and Heavenly Body were all in the 314 Bombardment Wing.

There is no official list of names of aircraft. There are lists of serial numbers but since the serial number list does not contain the names of aircraft it is impossible to trace a single, individual aircraft by a name.

Thank you,

John Pounds son of Maj. Robert D. Pounds USAF RET.

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John R. Pounds SR. wrote on December 27, 2009

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City and State: OLEAN NY

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: To Whom it May Concern,

I'm searching for anyinformation or pictures of a b 29 bomber called the Spanish Fork, UT aka Heavenly Body S/N 44-69997 K 35 A/C Lt. Foster B. Huff of the 330th BG 458th BS 1944-45 on Guam during WWII. After the second world War I believe it was with the 19th BG during the Korean War 1950-53. In 1954 it was scrapped at Tinkers Air Force Base. need help in tracking down this aircraft.

Thanks,

John Pounds son of Maj. Robert D. Pounds USAF RET.

Keywords: The Spanish Fork, UT aka Heavenly Body S/N 44-69997
K 35.

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Adam Geibel wrote on October 29, 2009

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Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: I'm looking for more information on what has been described as a B-29 "Super fortress" bomber (probably an RB-29) that caught fire and crashed while flying over Raoping County, Guangdong, on 05 NOV 1950. Fifteen crewmembers, including a woman, were found dead at the site and were initially identified U.S. military personnel.

This was on the same day that the Far East Air Forces dispatched 21 B-29s of the 19th Bomb Group to begin incendiary bomb attacks on North Korean cities and towns. They dropped 170 tons of fire bombs on Kanggye, near the Chinese border, and destroyed 65 percent of the town's center.

Keywords: RB-29. Raoping County, Guangdong, China. MIAs.

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Earl J. (Mac) McGill wrote on February 20, 2009

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City and State: TUCSON AZ

Unit: 19BG, 28BS

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: Until this book, very little had been published about B-29 combat operations during the Korean War, and most of what was written was either incomplete or riddled with misconceptions. Having flown 28 combat missions as a B-29 copilot and witnessed the aftermath of the Namsi debacle I was anxious to set the record straight.
In doing so, I spent seven years researching and writing about a battle that lasted fifteen minutes--yet forever changed the way air warfare would be waged.
Black Tuesday Over Namsi, a True History of the Epic Air Battle of the Korean can be ordered from the publisher, Heritage Books by calling 800-876-6103 or online at heritagebooks.com.
Reviews of Black Tuesday Over Namsi can be accessed through my web site, B-29s in the Korean War. Readers have so far responded that they were surprised and delighted. I hope you will be too and look forward to hearing from you.

Keywords: Namsi, Black Tuesday, B-29, Air Battle

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Harvey Longlois wrote on January 4, 2009

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City and State: MESA AZ

Unit: 28TH. BOMB SQDN 19TH BOMB WING

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: I was a tail gunner in the 28th. from March '50 on Guam,until Sept. '50. Flew 23 missions from Kadena. Okinawa. Would like any info from anyone who flew with me.

Keywords: Any crew member of the "City of Jeferson City'

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Bob McCarthy SR. wrote on December 22, 2008

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City and State: NEHALEM OR

Unit: 29TH GRP., GUAM, 1945

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments:

Keywords: Completed 35 missions with Harry Hayes, Guam to Japan
in 1945

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Celina Gallegos wrote on December 15, 2008

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Comments: Looking for anyone who knew A2C Joe Valdez.
Honoraby Discharged in 1958.
My understanding is that he was an Air Traffic Controller and the plane he took a picture on is next to a shapely woman with 'Shady Lady' painted on it.
Would have been dating/engaged to my mom Vicky/Victoria at the time. Born in Colorado, lived in New Mexico before enlisting.
Would love to hear from a personal friend or military acquaintance of his with a memory or two (good or bad). Writing a book to leave for my kids who never got a chance to meet him. Deceased 11/83.

Keywords: Personal Friends
Shady Lady
Airman

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Don Hallock wrote on November 17, 2008

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City and State: HENDERSON NV

Unit: 93RD BOMB SQ.

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: Chuck

As I told you before, we watched the recovered from the shore on that fatefull evening in 1952. Capt Knox, Capt Adams and Sgt. Jim Sides were part of our crew assigned to that mission. I have lost track of eveyone except Jim Sides sister. I still communicate with her.

Don Hallock
Retired Airline Captain

Keywords: Okinawa October 31st, 1952

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John Galdi JR. wrote on March 9, 2008

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City and State: COVINA CA

Unit: 28 BOMB SQD 19TH BOMB WING

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Looking for information about my dad and his plane, I'm not sure if te Peak of Perfection is the plane he flew on as a R wing Gunner, he also told a story about bailing out of a damaged B29 after the engine was damaged by flak.

I have a photo the Peak of Perfection

Keywords: B29 Peak of Perfection

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Richard Corson wrote on January 25, 2008

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Service or Relationship: Other

Comments: I am interested in communicating with anyone who served with or knew my father, Milton (Mickey) Corson, 30th Bombardment Sqdn, 19th Bombardment Group, 1952.

Keywords: Mickey Corson, 1952, Okinawa

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Robert Osborne wrote on September 12, 2007

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City and State: DECATUR AL

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Interested Person

Comments: I am trying to ID a particular AC or unit from a B and W photo for a friend whose father served in the AC.

The B-29 is metal on top w/ wavy black on the underside. He says the date is 1948 and the place is Guam. I would think that puts the AC in the 19th Bomb Group.

The fuselage has a round artwork on the side- half in the silver, half in the black- a bomb superimposed over clouds with a thunderbolt over the bomb. Probable colors are simple- Black bomb, white cloud, red bolt, blue background and a white or silver rim to the roundel itself. If anyone can tell me anything about this plane, I would be most grateful. Thank you.

Keywords: B-29, 1948, Guam

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Brent Simpson wrote on July 24, 2007

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City and State: LAKE ORION MI

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I am looking for people who might have known my Grandfather. Capt. Richard Harold Simpson

If you could contact me if you have any info on him or the name of the plane he was shot down in.

His remains have been identified by the USAF and we will be bringing him home soon.

If you have further info or questions for me please email me.

Thank you

Keywords: 19th bomb group Korea

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Michael Weigel wrote on February 28, 2007

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City and State: IRONWOOD MI

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I am looking for schoolmates who attended grade school at Kadena between 1950 and 1953.
My father was in the 19th bomber group and then served in intelligence.

I have fond memories of our makeshift school.

Keywords: grade school

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Michele Welch wrote on October 13, 2006

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City and State: STATESVILLE NC

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My grandfather was Carl W. Ayers. He was the Flight Engineer on the Command Decision under the command of Donald Covic during the Korean War and when the plane was so decorated. I am just starting to try and research his group and the crew he served with. He is no longer with us and I don't have him to fill me in on everything so I'm relying on the graciousness of strangers with a common bond to help me out. I am desperate to find pictures or any information to be able to start putting together a scrapbook of sorts on the info I find. If you have any information I would be forever grateful if you could send it my way. Please call me or e-mail me with any info you may have. My ultimate goal is to be able to get enough info to create a website to their honor and produce a DVD with all the information and pictures for family or friends. If you have pictures to share, especially if they may have my granddaddy in them, I'd so appreciate any high res pictures or hard copies (I'll pay for all postage and copies). Thanks in advance for everything you might be able to help me with!

Keywords: Command Decision, B-29

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Michael Lutman wrote on March 31, 2006

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City and State: WOODSTOCK GA

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Good afternoon,

My father served as a flight engineer on a B-29 in the Korean War named "Hot To Go". While browsing the "B29's in Korea" website, I saw 2 different aircraft with the same name but from different bomb groups. I am trying to find out which one my father was on as I plan on having the same mural painted on the side of an airplane I recently purchased, in his honor.

Can you help me try to locate some of his former crewmembers? If this will help, my father once told me a story in which they had just been delivered a B-29 from storage and there job was to return it to flying status prior to deployment to Korea. During this episode one of my father's crew buddies inadvertantly activated the machine guns and shot up the control tower. My fathers' name was Charles Lutman. Any assistance you can give me is greatly appreciated.

Thank you,

Mike Lutman

Keywords: B-29 "Hot To Go", Korea, Japan

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Brian Rummel wrote on December 27, 2005

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Comments: I was recently going through some of old photo's and came across a bunch of my grandfathers pictures from the Korean war. My grandfather's name is Lt. Leonard Rummel and he was a pilot in the 19th Bomber group, 28th squadron. His plane was named "Persuade Her".

I am looking for anyone who knew my grandfather during the war. He passed away right after I was born. I would appreciate any help.

Also, I came across an excellent photo of the entire 19th BG, 28th squadron in case anyone's interested.

Thanks.

Brian Rummel

Keywords: "Rip", 19th Bomber Group, 28th Bomber Squadron, "Persuade Her"

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Kenneth Trunnell JR. wrote on October 27, 2005

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City and State: COTTAGE GROVE MN

Unit: 1605TH HEADQUARTERS (SP)

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: This is to let those interested in the B-29 page that My Dad, MSGT Ken Trunnell (retired as Major) passed away on 08/13/2003. He always spoke with fondness and a great regard for those who served with him and those that he knew who serve on the great Superfortress. I know that the 19th Bomb Group reunions were the highlights of his later years. To all I wish God speed and thank you for your sacrifices for all of the future generations.

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Jennifer Rohrbacher (Marotz) wrote on October 24, 2005

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City and State: BURR RIDGE IL

Unit: 20TH AIR FORCE, 28TH BOMB SQUADRON, 19TH BOMB GROU

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: Hello my name is Jennifer Rohrbacher and my father pasted away last year and I am trying to put together a book of my fathers life and his parents. Does anyone remember Earl Marotz? All I know is that he was in the service from 3/22/44 - 10/23/45. He was gunner who floew the B29actms in 35 missions (over Japan) and was mainly stationed in Guam. The wasy you would describe the group he was assigned to is: 20th air force, 28th bomb squadron, 19th bomb group. If you have any info please email me at backer5@comcast.net Thank you so much have a wonderful day!!
Jennifer

Keywords: Earl Marotz, 20th air force, 28th bomb squadron, 19th bomb group

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J. Johnson wrote on September 7, 2005

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Comments: Anyone out there remeber Clarence Lefty Runyan,tailgunner

Keywords: Lefty,Lemon drop kid

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Joe Brennan wrote on June 29, 2005

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City and State: HOBOKEN NJ

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Comments: I'm a Korean War air combat researcher, specifically, at the moment, both sides of an encounter 6 Dec 1950; 19th BG B-29's encountered MiG-15's of the 29th Guards Fighter Regiment. 3 B-29's were damaged, 2224 (44-62224, Wanderer), 2025 (44-62025) and 3475 (42-63475?) per USAF records, which were callsigns Beneficial 20, 23 and unk, not necessarily in that order. Second two planes are not on the superb "B-29's in the Korean War" site, and in Robert Mann's excellent "B-29 Superfortress-A Comprehensive Registry..." 2025 is a 19th a/c but fate not given; his record for 3475 indicates maybe that number is a mistake in the records.
By chance does anyone know about the 6 December 1950 combat, and the B-29's involved, or anything about the crews and the combat itself? Thanks

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Gus Piperakis wrote on April 20, 2005

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City and State: DIXON CA

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Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: any body remember me frence north africa.B47 caught fire burnt down(fully loaded)and we had to evacuate the base?

Keywords: Pip 1951-1972

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Mike Sakas wrote on December 1, 2004

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City and State: EULESS TX

Unit: 19TH BG FATHER

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Trying to Find:
The rest of the crew names and first names of those listed.
All I know is 19th BG, No Squdron etc and info would be helpful. I found one picture of Nose art but it is black and white.

Keywords: Double or Nuthin, 357, 42-65357, Shady Lady,
Major Gibson, Morofsky, Roland Meeks, Arthur Sakas

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Howard (Kenneth) Bayne wrote on October 11, 2004

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City and State: WEST CHESTER PA

Unit: 20TH AF 19THBOMB GROUP 33RD SQUADRON

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: I was a radio operator /mechanic/gunnerMOS 2946 stationed at North Field ,Guam from 1947 to '48.Recalled to Shaw Field Carolina in Aug.1950 from AF Reserves.Would appreciate any info about the 19th group during the 1947/48 period.I flew on the crew of the Base Commander who was lost in an aircraft explosion,along with rest of "slow time" crew while checking out our aircraft after a major engine overhaul.Would have occurred sometime in early 1948 I think.

Keywords: AirForce1806 tail# designation

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James Gropper wrote on June 21, 2004

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City and State: DALTON GA

Unit: 22ND AAA AW

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea

Comments: sat on the edge off the runway at kadena for
a year any one remember the open air theater
25 cents ore the dummy who got stuck between
a/c in a 2 1/2 ton[several times] a/c had to unload of the end off the runway one night
some on in the openair hollerd raide sure was
a lot off empty benches typhoons where fun
when you lived in a tent those where the good
old days 1950/1953??? do you remember those
jim gropper ssgt ret.

Keywords: okinawa 1951 22nd aaa aw

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Frank (Bud) Farrell wrote on May 10, 2004

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City and State: GEORGETOWN TX

Unit: 19TH BOMB GROUP, 93RD BOMB SQUADRON

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Subject: Book Announcement - NO SWEAT by Bud
Farrell, B-29 Gunner Korea 1952


"If you don't laugh and cry at times within
moments of each other while reading this - as I
did while writing it - I will be disappointed!"
Bud Farrell

"I have essentially finished reading NO SWEAT...I
found it refreshingly different from most books
because it is constructed in such a way that one
can read an article, look at photos, news
clippings, and other items without losing
continuity. In other words, it is easy to read.
The book is well written and does not contain most
of the typos found in other self -published books.
You are to be congratulated on your attention to
detail that resulted in an excellant end product.
Your memory must be superb." - Lucien Thomas,
The "Gunner's Gunner"... with 400 Missions with
The R.A. F. and USAF 8th Air Force WW II, The 19th
Bomb Group and 13th Bomb Group Korea, Vietnam
(Author of PINTAIL THREE, NEVER A DULL MOMENT, and
R for ROBERT)
"...I laughed and cried a number of times, some
while even on the same page." -
Ted Parker WWII B-29 Combat Crew Member, 3/20/04
?Your Christmas Homecoming (HOMO GO) brought
tears to my eyes. Really! Thank you for making me
remember how lucky I am!? ? Londa Boots,
Assoc.Dir. Author Services, 1st Books. Publishing Co.
?Bud, I read all your postings, some times
with tears, others with laughter but always with
enjoyment?. ? Don Brzezinski, WW II B-29 Combat
Crewman
?EVERYBODY STAND UP"..."I thought I was in
that airplane. You should take up writing or maybe
you have.? -Earl Johnson, USAF Maj. Gen. Retired,
WW II B-29 Aircraft Commander and 19th
Bm.Gp.C.O.,Orlando, Florida
?NAMSAN-NI?What an excitingly told tale. Your
ability to tell a story is a wonderful gift. You
bring it to life as if we were really there!?
Jean Allen, WW II B-29 Combat Crewmember -
WAS really there!
BUD LIGHT - ??I laughed my ass off. Great
stuff, if the rest of the book is as good, it
should be a best seller.? ?Don MacHenry, Graphic
Artist, New Kensington, Pa.
? I read your story with Tears?? ? Iris Fry,
B-29 Web Site
?OH BABY! I was right there?rocking in my
chair to gain momentum?go GO! GOOOOOOOOOOO!!! What
an excellent piece?EVERYBODY STAND UP?you made it
so real?amazed at how you can vividly describe so
much! I almost feel like I am sitting on your
shoulder, feeling what you feel, taking in all
your emotions. Oh what a wonderful work!! I love
you my HUBBA HUBBA GUNNER!? Susan Bryan, Lt. US
Army, Poet/Writer, Computer Artist

I said in the NO SWEAT Book Mark that I
hoped that readers might laugh and cry within
moments of each other - as I did while writing
it....and now I have heard that from just one
person so far and that is quite enough...but I had
heard the same from a young woman at the copy shop
in Durango 3 years ago who kept a copy of the
original manuscript...but what does a woman know
about war...just her husband, sons, sisters,
fathers, brothers, cousins, daughters... her very
heart and soul that she gives up...that's ALL!!






You can preview part of just one story (of 85
short nonfiction stories, 350 plus pages, 85,000
words) excerpted from narrative EVERYBODY STAND
UP! by accessing the below and/or following listed
book review site link in blue. You may also to
order NO SWEAT then if you wish.
http://www.1stbooks.com/bookview/18182

NO SWEAT and/or "YO!" can be purchased at
http://www.1stbooks.com or by calling
1-888-280-7715 OR I will also be glad to take
orders here in order to sign with a personal note
and perhaps save you a buck or two, postage
prepaid and in a padded envelope, at $ 28.00 vs.
$ 30.25 from the Publisher (at $ 24.50 + $ 5.75
postage)...OR even $ 25.00 if purchased locally
and no postage is required. My phone number is
520-818-9257, ground mail address is 38171 S. Golf
Course Drive, Tucson, Arizona, 85739. I have lost
track of many of our mutual friends so if you talk
to any, please let them know about NO SWEAT ( my
Korean War B-29 Combat Crew Memoir) and also
"YO!", (my family and personal memoir)! And "YO"
to YOU...Thank you for sharing my memories and
friends!
Sincerely Bud Farrell

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Kevin Healey wrote on February 27, 2004

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Comments: Tom Byrne was a tail gunner, pretty sure with 19th BG, was later with 580th ARS Wheelus Field Lybia. Any info contact Kevin Healey TSGT USAF Ret.

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