Entry: 39328
Subject:
LuAnn Mims wrote on December 21, 2003
Email Update Needed
City and State: WILMINGTON NC
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Anyone out there remember a plane named South Sea Sinner. My dad was the pilot during the mid-1950s - John Mims. He is living in NOrth Carolina and would love contact from anyone that might remember the time there.
Keywords: South Sea Sinner B-29 Bomber
Entry: 38978
Subject: JAY STANPHILL
Jim Stanphill wrote on December 5, 2003
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I am looking for anyone who served with my Dad in Korea to talk to. Thanks.
Keywords: Stationed in Okinawa, 29 L
Entry: 38714
Subject: KADENA IN THE 50S
James Gropper wrote on November 26, 2003
Email Update Needed
City and State: DALTON GA
Unit: A BTRY 22 AAA AW
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: was in the army 22nd aaa aw 40mm our tent and
gun was right behind a hardstand next to the
runway one good thing about those guys checking
out mags those 18 foot blades kept the habus
blown away every time a 29 came in for a crash
landing we had to go up the hill any one around
old enough to remember those days the open air
theater 25 cents saw 29s crash on the run way
and in the bay all the weather and antennas blew
of the new controle tower the first typhoon
where would i find an old map of kadena
jim gropper ssgt usa ret
Keywords: kadena ab 1952-53
Entry: 38269
Subject: B29
Philip Cravens wrote on November 12, 2003
City and State: WEST SENECA NY
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: MY UNCLE SERVED AS BOMBARDIER DURRING 44-45
HIS RANK WAS FIRST LT
LOOKING FOR PHOTOS OF THE PLANE
THANKS
PHIL
Keywords: AC # 44-69856 19TH BG 20TH AF 93 SQUADRON
Entry: 37714
Subject:
Robert Perigo wrote on October 21, 2003
City and State: WOODY CREEK CO
Unit:
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: I'm assisting Jack McCawley in Pratt,Ks., on the B-29 All
Veterans Memorial and trying to locate former crew
members, my Dad, flew with in the 19th Bomb Group,
30th Bomb Sqdn Kadena AFB,OKINAWA Nov 1950 till
May 1951. Dad was a navigator throughout 43 mission
he flew. Some of the pilots names he flew with (last
names are all I have) Mellon, Gauch, Sproul, Lockett,
Bartol, and Hubbel. Should you have any info or leads
please contact me soonest. Thank you.
Keywords: B-29 #44-61815 name B.U.B. , #44-61835 Dragon
Lady, #44-87661 American Beauty
Entry: 37015
Subject: A WAR STORY
Walter C. Bringsauf wrote on September 19, 2003
City and State: TOWACO NJ
Unit: 19TH BG 28 SQ 50-51
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: response to message 31136 1/10/03 by Joe Larimore.. Following is the entire "A War Story". Have had it squirreled away in my photo album these many years. So true. Enjoy. WCB
A War Story
And so it came to pass, as the fourth hour before the dawn approacheth into the
land of Kadena, a messenger goeth forth to the tents of the Birdmen and he
speaketh onto each saying verily, “Arise and don thy garments and go thou to the
gathering place, for the Master has decreed that it shall be thus”.
The Birdmen, awakening, mutter into their beards and revile the messenger,
saying his mother hath not morals, and that his father knoweth him not. And they
arise and seek out their socks and go forth to break bread, and one breaketh his
hand on the bread.
Then they are gathered together into the sanctum of sanctums called briefing,
and their voices are hushed, for they are in the presence of the Master, and
disciples arise and speak to them telling of routes, altitudes and targets, for that is
their manner of speaking. And at last the Master ariseth and saith unto them, “Yea
verily, thou are indeed fortunate, for thine enimies are sorry put and do naught
to oppose thee. Go ye forth therefor and gird thyself for battle and let him who
would abort beware, for my wrath is great.”
And the Birdmen whisper one to another, “Yea, this is a day of many tribulat-
ions, for the Master returneth to his sack and goest not amongst us.” And they
answer, “Yea, verily, it is so.”
Then the Birdmen go to prepare the rituals, and gird their loins for battle and
some are beset by trembling and redness of eye, for they have partaken too much
of wine, and they go onto their friends and speak unto them, saying, “Yea , many
times thou hast been as a brother to me, and I to you. Will thou therefor take my
place in battle this day, for I am indeed overtaken by illness.” And their friends
answereth, “Thou soundest faint and I can not hear thee, go thou and disturb not
my meditations.” And they go.
And they go once more to the birds of iron, and there arises a great clamor as
they make ready to go forth, and the great birds are risen into the air, all save one
who aborteth for lack of boost, and the Master curseth him saying, “Thou shalt
know the full measure of my wrath.”
And the Birdmen proceed unto the land of darkness, even to the doorway of the
evil one called Joe.
Then the skies became darkened with mist and the Birdmen strayeth from one
another and miss their turning points and are lost. And they find not their targets,
and great are their trepidations, and the Birdmen cry unto one another saying,
“Slingshot one come unto me for I am set upon by bandits and my prop runneth
away.” And Slingshot one replieth, “Verily, thou shouldest drop dead, for mine
wings are heavy with ice and the flak hath found me.”
And some falleth unto the land of darkness, while one and another scurrieth
away like mice, and salvoeth their bombs into the sea and returneth home
empty-handed.
And the Master gathereth them together and speaketh unto them of the bad
show, and of many practice missions, and of frozen promotions, and giveth them
hell in general.
So be it----------Amen
By M/Sgt James O’Archerd
Keywords: Grd crew on Razenhell at start of war
Entry: 37014
Subject: A WAR STORY
Walter C. Bringsauf wrote on September 19, 2003
City and State: TOWACO NJ
Unit:
Service or Relationship: -
Comments:
Keywords:
Entry: 36979
Subject: WITH THE GRACE OF GOD, I STILL WALK THE EARTH.
George Edward (Red) Reder II wrote on September 17, 2003
Deceased
City and State: SAN ANTONIO TX
Unit: USAF DISPENSARY, HQ SQ, 19TH BG, KAB , APO 239-1 S
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: Served as an AFSC 90150 Senior Aero Medical Specialist. As we all were at this period of time [SEP 51 - OCT 53] multi task designated (did many other things than the job description [as in the Black Sheep]). I never did so many different and interesting things in my life. From minor surgery, power generator operations, road building, crash response crew, S-2 debriefing. Gads, I did'nt want to leave the place.
Dr. Alfred E. Leiser [MAJ USAF](then) is still alive. He was our Flight Surgeon from Madison, Wisc., along with Harold I. Daily {CPT) from Houston, TX. Al is living in Houston. For those who want I can provide his email address.
I don't know about this "follow me jeep," "runway fire pot," deal I've read here........, never saw such during my tour of duty. Our dispensary was situated between the 19th BG and 307thBW intersecting taxiways. I pulled many a 32 hour shift, plus crash station standy, and tower visits. Never witnessed this "jeep-fire pot bit."
No, we did not have taxi-way lights, but they were well marked [painted] as were the revetments. At mission start, the ground crews would aid in guidance out to the taxi-way center line when given position instructions
via radio.
Keep the speed up, and stay out of the trees.
"The 2," CML/ASMEL/INST/AGI/CFI [age 71]
Keywords: "Sempre Paradus" we were always prepared. My nikname by the Ryukus was ADABOO [flaming red hair].
Entry: 36960
Subject: EARL MCGILL
Al Stracyznski wrote on September 16, 2003
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: Hi, I'm trying to contact Earl McGill, but the e-mail address from his site keep bouncing. Does anyone have a current address?
Thanx
Keywords:
Entry: 36784
Subject: CON FOLEY POYNOR
Jo Ann Pulattie wrote on September 7, 2003
Email Update Needed
City and State: WACO TX
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Any info appreciated.
Keywords: Black Tuesday. Bombadier on B29. Capt. Krumms crew. Shot down by Migs on bomb run. MIA. any info appreciated 307 bomb wing. One of 9 bombers to take off from Okinawa. lst Lt. from Texas.
Entry: 36606
Subject: 20TH AF, 19TH BG, 28TH BS
Charles Christ wrote on August 30, 2003
Email Update Needed
City and State: HOUMA LA
Unit: AIRCRAFT NAME 'MISS FORTUNE'
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments:
Keywords:
Entry: 35706
Subject: FOLLOW ME JEEPS
Sol Goodman wrote on July 23, 2003
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: i operated the follow me jeep that led the lead B-29 to the active runway. At that time, 1952-1953
we didn't have runway/taxiway light and had to light up the flame bowls along the active runway,
I was assigned to the 19th AB Squadron.
Keywords:
Entry: 33966
Subject: B-29 TOP GUNNER '52-'52 19TH BOMB GROUP, 93RD BOMB SQ.
Charles H. (Chuck) Rees wrote on May 3, 2003
City and State: COLLINGDALE PA
Unit: 19TH BOMB GP. 93RD BOMB SQ. OKINAWA
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: On Oct 31,1952 we flew A/c 61751 Lubricating Lady. On our 4th combat mission we lost 3 engines and didched 9 miles NW of Kadena Air Base. Only 3 survivers: Lt James Knox (Bomb.) Ebby Le Master (Radio Operator) and me, the Top Gunner.
Suprisingly, we were all in the forward section of the aircraft, Yet the Pilot, Co-Pilot, Navigator and Flight Eng. were lost.
No one in the aft section survived. The right gunner Don Wilson, survived the ditching and pulled me and the radio operator out through the astrodome, but was never found. He saved our lives.
Chuck Rees
Keywords: B-29 top gunner Sept '52 to Mar.'53 Flew night combat missions to N Korea. Capt Harvey was the A/Ccommander. Our crew # R78-AO. Flew A/C #6446. Have no idea what ever happened to it.
Had no nose art at that time. Any Info??
Entry: 31543
Subject:
John H. Craigie wrote on January 28, 2003
City and State: LOS ANGELES CA
Unit: 19TH BOMB WING, OKINAWA
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments:
Keywords:
Entry: 31136
Subject: KADENA TID BITS
Harmon Larimore wrote on January 10, 2003
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Here's my Dad's service info:
Joe Larimore
19th Bomb Wing, 30th bomb Sqdn. May to Dec. 1951 Kadena AF base, Okinawa
307th bomb wing, squadron forgotten May to Dec. 1953 Kadena
Following are a few tid bits he wrote about Korea but first let me apologize for typing his first name, Charley, with an "ie" in my last post. Sorry Dad.
******
A field rat had taken up residence in one of the B-29's (Blue Tail Fly?) All efforts to dislodge him, including depressurization at high altitude, had failed until finally he had completed more than seventy missions. On one occasion, the rat jumped from the forward end of the tunnel onto the radio operator's table, which prompted Jose Gonzales to take a lusty swing at him with a crash axe. No harm to the rat, but Jose destroyed some of his radio equipment. The rat seemed to subsist on C-ration scraps, but eventually he came out seeking food and was killed. Personally, I thought he deserved better.
*************
The funniest war-story I heard was war-story #43 which went like this:
"There I was at forty thousand feet, flying upside down and had fallen out of the cockpit, hanging only by my prepuce, when along came this craaaazy Rabbi."
***********
While serving with the 19th Bomb Wing in 1951, one piece of literature, which made the rounds, started off like this:
Twas the fourth hour before the dawn approached the land of Kadens, a messenger goeth forth to the tents of the birdmen and awaken them saying, "Verily, I say unto thee, arise and don thy garments, for the master has decreed that it shall be thus." And the birdmen, awakening, revileth the messenger, saying that his mother hath not morals and that his father never knew him. The birdmen then goeth forth to break bread, and one breaketh his hand on the bread.
Unfortunately, or maybe fortunately, I've forgotten the rest of that story.
Joe Larimore
Keywords: 19th Bomb Wing, 30th bomb Squadron, 1951, Kadena, Okinawa, 307th bomb wing, 1953
Entry: 31083
Subject: BUB
Harmon Larimore wrote on January 8, 2003
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Hello,
My father, Charlie Joe Larimore served as a tail gunner on BUB during the Korean War. Are there any former crew members reading this web page? I thought the old fella might get a kick out of hearing from an old friend.
Thanks,
Harmon Larimore
Keywords: BUB
Entry: 30975
Subject: 19TH BOMB GROUP, 30TH SQUADRON
Tari Parr wrote on January 5, 2003
Email Update Needed
City and State: CHATHAM IL
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: We just received several photos that my father-inlaw, Edgar Eugene "Gene" Parr took while in Korea. Most are not labeled, but several are. We have photos of the following fellow serviceman:
Alderman, Henry
Bodlovich, Mike
Bowen, Larry
Brand, Herman
Burns, Jim
Cover, Bob "Noo"
Henry, SGT. Thomas, of New Mexico
Holmes, Jim
Miller, Lenord
Pellegrini, Joe "N.Y."
Phelps, Hollis D.
Powell, Buren Shop Chief
Rogers, Len
Sabo, Bill
Shultz, Bill, from Wisconsin
Swanson, CAPT. Dustin
Turrisi, Anthon, Radar Shop
UNKNOWN, Buddy
Vanderburg, UNKNOWN
Vogle, Dale
Yancey, Lloyd
We also have photo's of several planes, many of them were shot down. We would be happy to send copies to the families of these men.
Tari and Randy Parr
ILMasterGardener@aol.com
Keywords: PHOTOS FROM KOREA
Entry: 28705
Subject: FALLEN FIREFIGHTERS FROM OKINAWA
Tom Schipper wrote on October 7, 2002
Email Update Needed
City and State: APO AP
Unit: DET 1 RED HORSE
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: I am trying to locate any information on a crash of a B-29 that went off the China Sea end of the runway here at Kadena AB around 1950. Fire crews responded to the incident and two firefighters were killed when the aircraft exploded. I am trying to confirm the names of the firefighters killed as a JD Patterson and the other being Morrison. Any information about these two firefighters would be greatly appreciated. I'm trying to honor them on the Air Force Fire Academy Memorial to Fallen Firefighters at Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas. Hopefully someone knows about this incident and can lead me to finding the information about these two brave firefighters. MSgt Tom Schipper AF Firefighter
Keywords:
Entry: 28458
Subject: JR HEAD
Johnny Boker wrote on September 24, 2002
City and State: WATERTOWN NY
Unit: BRAVO BATTERY 2-15 FA FT. DRUM
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: Sir,
I am building a small memorial for my deceased grandfather who served with the 19th Bomb Group on a gunship as a gunner. He served from 1949-1951 His service number is: AF16317571. His name: Jasper R. Head "JR"
Information that would be useful is: What type of aircraft was he assigned to? What was the Korean Campain medal that he would have recieved? Actually, any information would be very useful to me.
Thank you in advance
Respectfully,
Keywords:
Entry: 28455
Subject: JASPER HEAD
Johnny Boker wrote on September 24, 2002
City and State: WATERTOWN NY
Unit: BRAVO BATTERY 2-15 FA FT. DRUM
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Looking for information on the 19th. My Grandfather, JR Head, served from 49-51 during the Korean War. He served AF as a Tail Gunner shot down in Korea. He was recovered. I also need to know, "what was the unit citation awarded to the 19th during the war?"
Keywords:
Entry: 27662
Subject: INFO WANTED - STARDUSTER CREW
Heather McCauley wrote on August 18, 2002
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Looking for information on the crew of Star Duster, 44-69818. My father, Captain Robert McCauley, was the pilot of the ship from December 1951 to September 1952. Would like to have info on missions, crew members and final fate of Star Duster.
My father, after his combat tour, flew amphibians, specifically the Albatross. The plan was to use these aircraft to supply outlying islands. Any info out there about these aircraft and their mission?
Keywords: Star Duster, 44-69818, 28th BS, 19th BG
Entry: 26718
Subject: YOKOTA B-29 CRASH, 18 NOV 1951
Mark Lawler wrote on July 4, 2002
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: Searching for any and all information about details of a B-29 crash/fire at Yokota AB, Japan 18 Nov 1951. 10 firefighters from the Yokota AB Fire Department were killed fighting that aircraft fire. 3 Airmen and 7 Japanese nationals. I am compileing a much more detail history of this event. I am the current Fire Chief at Yokota. Any comments, tought, or suggestions as to seeking more details of this event would be appriciated.
Mark S. Lawler
Keywords: Crash Crew, B-29 Crash,
Entry: 26561
Subject: BOOK ON B-29S IN KOREA
Robert F. (Bob) Dorr wrote on June 26, 2002
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments:
I am writing a history of B-29 operations in
Korea, to be published next year by Osprey. The
book will be a companion volume to my title on the
B-29 in World War II, which is being published
later this year. I need to hear from anyone who
can help with personal recollections, documents,
and especially the loan of photos.
One purpose of this book will be to recognize
every unit involved in B-29 operations in Korea.
To achieve this, I need your help. If you have
photos to lend, I will treat them with great
respect. Please note, however, that I am looking
for the loan of real photos: I can't use digital
images.
Best wishes,
Bob Dorr
Robert F. Dorr
3411 Valewood Drive
Oakton VA 22124
tel. (703) 264-8950
fax (703) 264-1295
robertd
Keywords:
Entry: 26149
Subject: MARTIN J. BUCK, 28TH BOMB SQ, 19TH BOMB GP
Anna Batten wrote on June 10, 2002
Email Update Needed
City and State: PHILADELPHIA PA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Hi, in my message#64515 I realized I used the middle intial of my brother instead of my dad. My dad's name is Martin J. Buck. They have the same name except for the middle intial. Hope this is not confusing anyone. :) I believe I am at the beginning stages of having "senior moments" :) Anyway please check out my previous message for the details of my dad's tour of duty and if you can offer any info please contact me. Sincerely, Anna Batten
Keywords: some people called my dad "Marty" and some called him "Bucky" I am not sure he used either of these nicknames while in the Air Force.
Entry: 26016
Subject: MARTIN BUCK
Anna Batten wrote on June 4, 2002
Email Update Needed
City and State: PHILADELPHIA PA
Unit: 19TH BOMB GROUP, 28TH BOMB SQUADRON
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I am looking for information and crewmates of my dad Martin E. Buck. He was stationed at Kadena AFB, Okinawa from June 1950 - December 1951. He thinks that the above mentioned names is one of B-29's he was assigned to. I am trying to get together a memory book for him. Here in Philly on June 22, 2002 there will be a dedication ceremony for the new Korean War Memorial. We are attending with my dad as a family and then will return to my house for a Father's Day celebration. I would like to surprise him with any info, pictures or names of crewmates he could contact. He just recently in the last year started telling us (his kids) about his stay in Korea. I am so happy about this because we should know what he did there, who he knew so that we can pass the info onto future generations. Any info you can send me via email would be GREATLY APPRECIATED. Sincerely, Daughter of a Korean War Vet. Anna Batten
Keywords: "Rough Roman"
Entry: 25709
Subject: LUCKY DOG
Timothy Carlson wrote on May 24, 2002
Email Update Needed
City and State: HARRISBURG NC
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: looking for any information on the flight crew of the b-29 bomber called the "lucky dog". im also looking for any information on my grandfather Albert Bertie Carlson.
Keywords:
Entry: 25346
Subject: LUCKY DOG
Tom Higgins wrote on May 10, 2002
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I'm looking for a crew photo or nose art of the "Lucky Dog" that suppose to have gone down in April, 1951. Can anyone help?
Thank you,
Tom
Keywords: Lucky Dog
Entry: 25031
Subject: LOOKING FOR FRANK STIEN 30TH BS 19TH BG, KOREA 50-51
Ken Trunnell wrote on April 27, 2002
Email Update Needed
City and State: OMAHA NE
Unit: 30TH BS
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments:
Frank was a Crew Chief on B29s, Kadena AFB Okinawa when he was recalled as a Capt.
Keywords:
Entry: 20577
Subject: MISS NORTH CAROLINA
William Love wrote on November 12, 2001
City and State:
Unit: FLT. D @ND AIR RESCUE
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: Would like information on a friend who transferred to 19th B.G. from Flt. D 2nd ARS and was a crew member on Miss NC. My understanding is the aircraft was shot down and there were no survivors. Can anyone verify and/or have a crew member list?
Keywords:
Entry: 20506
Subject: 100,000TH TONS OF BOMBS
Henry Guck wrote on November 11, 2001
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit: 19TH BOMB SQ
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: This "new" aircraft was given to our crew in 1952. The picture on the nose was drawn by our bombadier. Originaly she was nude but they made us add a small amount of coverage.
I am looking for a photo of our plane with all of us in full gear and General Ridgeway and other dignitaries. They came down to congradulate us on this event. If anyone has one or could tell me where to find one I would appreciate it very much.
There is a bomb up front with"100,000 Ton" on it.
Hank Guck
Keywords: Crew of "Nipponese Baby"
Entry: 20376
Subject: LOOKING FOR CREWMEMBERS-1948 DOKDO ISLAND, KOREA-BOMBING PRACTICE
Mark Lovmo wrote on November 5, 2001
City and State: MINNEAPOLIS MN
Unit: 5TH AF
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: Dear Sirs,
Please take a look at my B-29 website about the peacetime bombing of Dokdo Island (a.k.a.-Liancourt Rocks/Takeshima)Island by B-29s of 5th AF on June 8th, 1948:
http://dokdo1948.freeservers.com
PLEASE: If you have any information about this incident (you heard of it, you had served as a B-29 crewmember in 1948, especially in the 5th AF on Okinawa) or IF YOU WERE INVOLVED in this incident, OR IF YOU MIGHT KNOW OF ANYONE WITH ANY INFORMATION, please contact me! I have already contacted the National Archives, and I have yet to hear from them. Koreans have spoken of this issue, but US Air Force vets' voices have not been heard on this relatively unknown incident. Please take a look at the website above and tell me what you think! I would like AF vets' input/opinions! Please tell your associates!
Thanks, and Thanks for Serving!
-Mark Lovmo, amateur journalist/historian
Keywords: 5th Air Force, Dokdo, Takeshima, Tok-do, Dok-do, Tokdo, Liancourt Rocks, B-29, 1948.
Entry: 19546
Subject: COMMAND DECISION
Tom and Debbie Cox wrote on September 22, 2001
Email Update Needed
City and State: SEQUIM WA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Reference our postings on "Command Decision" and Lt Col. Donald Covic, A/C: Please note our new email address for inquiries and comments on "Command Decision".
Thank you,
Tom and Deb Cox
Keywords:
Entry: 19477
Subject: 19 BOMB GROUP HEADQUARTERS SQUADR0N
Felt Dean wrote on September 18, 2001
Email Update Needed
City and State: FRISCO TX
Unit: HEADQUARTERS SQUADRON 19TH BOMBARDMENT GROUP
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM OTHERS THAT SERVED DURING THIS TIME AT KADENA A.F.B. WITH THE 19TH.
Keywords: SERVED UNDER SEVERAL COMMANDERS THAT WERE WELL LOVED BY ALL UNDER THEIR COMMAND. I WORKED WITH TARGET MAPPING, BREIFING AND DE-BREIFING TARGET. ATTACHED TO UNIT FROM JUNE 1950 UNTIL FEB. 1953. I HAVE A MAGAZINE ARTICLE WRITTEN ON THE COMMAND DECISION AIRCRAFT DURING THE KOREAN WAR.
Entry: 19319
Subject: B-29 UNTOUCHABLE
Kenneth Hayes wrote on September 8, 2001
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: I am trying to locate any information that I can for the Son of Capt. Hadley. He doesnt have a PC and thus far hasnt found much info. We do know that he was flying the lead aircraft and after he was shot down, so were the next two acft in sequence. If anyone has any Photos of the crew and or aircraft, please let me know.
Thanks,
Ken Hayes
Keywords: Need info on Pilot.. Capt. Hadley, crew and info re the action on day of downing. June 51.
19th BG / 30th Bomb Squadron.
Entry: 19159
Subject: INFORMATION ABOUT JOSE S. PEREZ
Ma. Teresa Bondad wrote on September 3, 2001
City and State: LEGASPI CITY
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I'm looking for information regarding my father, JOSE S. PEREZ, a civilian employee detailed at 8108th Army Unit, Naha, Okinawa, Rykus Islands Under Welson Charlton, Captain, MHE-Engineer Branch. He told us stories about fighting in Korea. If anyone knows him, kindly send reply thru my e-mail, mpbondad@yahoo.com or my sis's e-mail, evperez@ln.bayantel.com.ph. Any info will be very much appreciated.
Keywords: Peping, civilian employee at 8108 Army Unit, Naha, Okinawa, Ryukus Islands
Entry: 18772
Subject: JULY 50
Leonard Miller wrote on August 17, 2001
Email Update Needed
City and State: SUN CITY CA
Unit: 28TH BMB SQDN 19TH GP 7/9/50-7/15/52 - 319 FIS 3/5
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: 19th Bomb Gp. Kadena Air Base Okinawa,July 1950/July 1952
319th Fighter Interceptor Sqdn, Mar 1953/Sept 1954
Keywords:
Entry: 17265
Subject: HOME FOR MEMORABILIA
C. Coco Sutton wrote on June 11, 2001
City and State: EUGENE OR
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Beginning the painful process of cleaning out pictures (combat and unit) of Korea and Vietnam. Father was on 2 bombers in Korea. Looking for museum or Korean Memorial for these items.
thanks for info.
Keywords: Top of the Mark + OTHERS
Entry: 16631
Subject: GILKESON SEARCHING
Paul Gilkeson wrote on May 17, 2001
Email Update Needed
City and State: MT. PULASKI IL
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea
Comments: I am looking for a photo of my dad in uniform. when my mom and dad divorced I lost all information on him. He died in May 1999. On Memorial Day. I just want a photo of him in uniform. If anyone has any information on him or served with him I'd love to hear from you.
Paul Gilkeson
Keywords: Charles Daniel Gilkeson
served in korea 1952-1955??
Entry: 15366
Subject: B-29 S/N 44-8-6335
Theron W. Barnes wrote on March 10, 2001
Email Update Needed
City and State: GODLEY TX
Unit: 343RD BOMB SQDN.
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: Is there anyone that was in the 19th BG at Kadena from 1952 thru 1954 remember a B-29 S/N 44-8-6335.Its nose art may have been,The TDY Widow.It got therein Oct.1952.
Keywords:
Entry: 14547
Subject: KOREAN WAR B-29 VETS
Albert Miller wrote on January 24, 2001
City and State: HICKAM AFB HI
Unit: HQ PACAF/HO
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: Looking for B-29 aircrew members with Korean War experience to participate in a symposium to be held at Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii from 25-29 June 2001. Need three aircrew members, not necessarily from the same crew, to participate in a panel discussion and to answer questions posed by symposium attendees. May also be interviewed on videotape if agreeable. Contact Mr. Al Miller at (808) 449-3932 or e-mail albert.miller@hickam.af.mil
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Entry: 13910
Subject: JOE SOLDIS 19TH BG/93RD BS - DECEASED 2001
Joe Soldis wrote on December 28, 2000
Deceased
City and State: SAN FRANCISCO CA
Unit: 93RD BOMB SQUADRON
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: Any survivors of the 19th Bomb Group / 93rd bomb Squadron please contact Joe Soldis.
Thanks
Keywords: 93rd, 19th,
Entry: 13900
Subject: BAIT ME AND NIPPONESE BABY
Bill Yuhas wrote on December 28, 2000
Email Update Needed
City and State: GARFIELD NJ
Unit: 93RD BOMB SQDN. 19TH BOMB GRP.
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: I got to Kadena during June of '52. I was assigned to a/c 469802 nose art Bait Me which went down in Korea 9/13/52. One survivor M/sgt Girardo, flight engineer. Then was assigned a/c 2099 nose art Nipponese Baby.
I left Kadena 4/54 on the Gen. Daniel I. Sultan
and then was assigned to Randolph AFB San Antonio Texas
Keywords: Harry Crawford, Dave Shumate, Clif. Swingle,Byron Hodges,Willie Cooper, Jim Connell,Earle Lay, Dan Poppen,Don Anderson,Bob O'Donnell, Nathan Lewis, Denton Case, Mason Bailey,Fred Kinsey,Duane Culp
Entry: 13755
Subject: SEARCHING FOR INFORMATION
Doug Deal wrote on December 21, 2000
Email Update Needed
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Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran
Comments: A friend of mine is seeking information on a member of the 19th Bomb Group. The individual is Col Jennings (Group Commander ?). He flew combat missions to Korea from Kadena AB, Okinawa in 1951-52. He may have been killed in action. Please provide information if you can.
Thanks
Keywords: Col Jennings, 19th Bomb Group, B29
Entry: 13444
Subject: RADIO/ECM OPERATOR
Jim Frank wrote on December 4, 2000
Email Update Needed
City and State: KISSIMMEE FL
Unit: 30TH BOMB SQ - 19TH BOMB GRP
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: I flew Combat missions from Apr51-Dec51 and was on Capt Harlan Laughlan's crew. I would like to hear from any one that might remember me and also would like to locate a picture of the B29 'Top Of The Mark' Later Jim PS I continued my Air Force Career and retired in 1970 as a CMsgt.
Keywords: Acft: 'Top Of The Mark'
Entry: 13154
Subject: SEARCH FOR GUAM-RELATED MISSIONS
Bill Harris wrote on November 21, 2000
Email Update Needed
City and State: UNIT 14003 BOX 26 APO AP 96543
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: I am searching for members of the 19 BG or any other personnel that flew missions or were ground support members (admin, maintenance, services, any support function) from North Field (Andersen AFB) during the Korean War. I am compiling personal histories and anecdotes for use in the base's heritage hall and the 13 AF archives. If you were assigned to Andersen between 1950-1953 (even if on a temporary unit deployment), I would be overjoyed to hear from you! Your stories are most important!
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Entry: 13064
Subject: WILBUR EUGENE LEWIS
Christine Lewis wrote on November 17, 2000
Email Update Needed
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Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Husbands Uncle was in Sqdn 19 Bomb Group. Plane was shot down approx June 11, 1952. Wilbur Eugene Lewis was 1 Lt-02 and was from Illinois. Anyone can help my husband find out any information, please contact us as soon as possible.
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Entry: 12610
Subject: ROBERT OSBORNE HUFFMAN
Leslie Pierson wrote on October 29, 2000
Email Update Needed
City and State: BELLIARE TX
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran
Comments: Brother of Robert Pierson is looking for Robert Osborne Huffman (tailgunner)the only survivior of the crash.
Keywords: Robert L.Pierson, B29, Aircraft#44-69818 A
Died in plane crash during emergency landing at Kedena-3 July 7,53
Entry: 12401
Subject: THOMAS B. HOXIE- B 29 PILOT-HOXIE'S HOAX
David Burns wrote on October 17, 2000
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Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: Looking for information regarding Thomas B. Hoxie, pilot of B-29 "Hoxie's Hoax. I have information regarding that he flew with the 92nd Bomb group(?) and was on the initial raid from Kadena Air Base in Okinawa on June 29,1950. Plane was lost in Sea of Japan (?). He survived with some of his crew. Looking to establish contact with survivors of the crew or any information on Thomas B. Hoxie. Brigadier General Hoxie passed on 12-24-89. Regards/David D. Burns
Keywords: hoxie's hoax, hoxie
Entry: 12113
Subject: YAHBU, AKABU YO SAN
George Edward (Red) Reder II wrote on October 2, 2000
Deceased
City and State: SAN ANTONIO TX
Unit: HEADQUARTERS 19TH BOMBARDMENT GROUP MEDIUM, APO 23
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: You birds ought to remember Chuck. He was the guy in S-2, who, drilled all of the aero intel out of you. Also, he was very unique, right? The only damn airman, who, was a F-4 pilot raiding on the Battle For Okinawa, and was shot down making a run on Shuri by a Jap sub. He spent years in a Navy rehab med unit. And when they medically released him [I always thought differently] they would not grant his return to flight status. So, he shipped over into the Army Air Force, went to G-2 school, and became an intel nerd-debriefer. He liked scotch a lot. Chuck was one fine human being. Well, hell, we all were. Hip, hip, hooray. Hip, hip, hooray. Hip, hip, hooray. These damn unappreciative sillyvillians, well, we wont go into that here, there is not enough espace, and I am tired and wanto go to bed, Oyashuminisi. I am CWO-2 GEORGE EDWARD EDWARD REDER, II., Army of the United States, Retained. Those admin bastards would'nt let me fly either. I had to wait it out until civvi service to go to [paid out of my pocket] professional/commercial flight training. Even though Part 41. Now I am an older COMMAND PILOT, CML/ASMEL/INST/CFI/AGI, and a damned good one. To the latins I am CAPTAIN GEORGE. And to you also, now, I am CAPTAIN GEORGE. Anyway, I was one of the first [who wanted flight school] Physicians Assistants trained out of Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, Texas, and assigned as an Aero Medical Assistant to our 19th Bombardment Group Dispensary, situated between two "Y" taxiways, of the 19th and the 307th. I was that baby faced, curly red headed guy, who had the ten foot tall voice. Remember? [I did take care of your clap!] Lets see, I do remember almost all of you, 28th, 30th, 93rd, and Hq. We had Maj Alfred E. Leiser from Madison, WI who played the most magnificant violen. Cpt Harold I. Daily of Houston TX. 1lt Earnst and another lt I don't remember. NCIOC WAS Msgt Russell B. Smith [I'm sworn not to devulge what B. stands for], there was Mac in the pharmacy from Paduca, KY, Airperson Robles from some place in south texas, he was a professional wrestler; A1C Francisco G. Cavacos, Raymondville, TX; Sgt Hunt; Sgt Tabor. Tabor was the guy who gave all of the finger waves, and liked it. Also another story. I was there from September 1951 through October 1953, and I did not want to leave. I have made one recall back there about three years ago, and I did not want to return then either. To all of you comrades, living and departed, good show ole boy....., good show. Sayonara todomodachi-do.
Keywords: You'all called me DOC. I fixed your clap. And Old Grand Dad 100 or FORESTER, when you returned from a mission right before debriefing by TSGT Charles North, S-2.
Entry: 10948
Subject: ANYONE OUT THERE KNOW THE SERIAL NUMBER OF THE B-29 THAT WAS IN KOREA IN 1951-52 NAMED 'MISSION INN'
Richard Young wrote on August 10, 2000
Email Update Needed
City and State: CORONA CA
Unit: MARCH FIELD MUSEUM
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: I have seen numerous pictures of four B-29s with different serial numbers, but with the same name of "MISSION INN" for nose art.We have a B-29 named "MISSION INN". At the March Field Museum with a serial number 44-61669. We also have a picture of a B-29 on bomb run in Korea that has nose art "Mission Inn",but with a triangle "I" on the verticle fin.we can not make out the serial number, but we have fixed the time to be 1950-51. This ship is the Mission Inn. Need help with this Item!!
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