19th Bombardment Wing (M)

Units

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

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

On June 1, 1953, the 19th BW moved on paper from Andersen AB, Guam to Okinawa, absorbing the personnel and equipment of the 19th BG. Until the end of the war, the wing exercised control over the tactical squadrons, which maintained the B-29 interdiction program and provided some close air support for UN ground forces. In the course of the war, the 19th Group and 19th Wing flew almost 650 combat missions.

Stations

Kadena AB, Okinawa, June 1, 1953-.

Air Force BBS

Legacy Messages - 1995-1999

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Peter L'Heureux wrote on June 11, 2012

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City and State: CHICOPEE MA

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Service or Relationship: Interested Person

Comments: On Sunday, June 10, 2012, I met a Korean War veteran
who flew in a B-29 called Hauling Ass. I was unable to
get his name, unit, or wing, but I was able to see one
of his service scrap books while viewing the CAF B-29,
FIFI. Would anyone have any further info on this
particular plane? I am a modeler and would like to
build this particular B-29 with the authentic nose art
and tail numbers and insignia.

Keywords: B-29

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Ronald Purssey wrote on April 28, 2011

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City and State: BRISBANE Q

Unit: NO 23 CITY OF BRISBANE (F) SQUADRON RAAF

Service or Relationship: Interested Person

Comments: My RAAF Flying Log Book confirms that B29-461888 flew from Guam on 18 May 1953 to visit the Royal Australian Air Force Units at Momote airfield Manus Island. With three other RAAF P51 Mustangs I flew in formation with 1888 during his fly over.I am in possession of photos of us all together. Crewmen of the B29 took many photos of us in our Mustangs out of the large hatch on the starboard side of their aircraft.
We were led to understand that 1888 ran out of fuel on final and the Captain was lost in the susequent ditching. We were most upset.
My big question is this- are any of the many photos which must have been taken that fateful day still in existence? It was a long long time ago.
Recently I made a similar enquiry to "Sallyann" but have not heard back as yet.
Yours very sincerely
Ronald Purssey. Brisbane. Australia.
rbp10@bigpond.com

Keywords: 19th Bomb Wing Andersen Air Force base Island of Guam 18/19 May 1953 B29 461888

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James Cloyd wrote on March 31, 2011

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Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

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Mac McCarthy SR. wrote on March 17, 2011

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City and State: BETHANIA NC

Unit: 19TH BOMB WING,823 COMBAT SUPPORT GROUP

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments:

Keywords: 41st. Fighter incepter Sq.!404 Field Maintenance Sq.Andrews AFB Md.

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Mac McCarthy SR. wrote on March 17, 2011

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City and State: BETHANIA NC

Unit: 19TH BOMB WING,823 COMBAT SUPPORT GROUP

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments:

Keywords: 41st. Fighter incepter Sq.!404 Field Maintenance Sq.Andrews AFB Md.

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Donald Lally wrote on November 3, 2010

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City and State: SPARKS NV

Unit: 19TH BOMB WING, 30TH BOMB SQD.

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: Was on a B-29 with Capt. Marlin Howard from Dec 52 to June 53. Flew 28 missions as a right gunner. From Okinawa we went to Mt.Home, AFB,ID. In summer of 54 the crew broke up as the Wing received B-47's. I became a Boom Operator until my discharge in Sept 55.
Went to Boston University and graduated in 58.

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Kerm Goda JR. wrote on November 6, 2009

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City and State: READING PA

Unit: 19TH BOMBARMENT WING

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: Would like to communicate with anyone stationed on Anderson AFB about 1953?

Keywords: Kerm was assigned to the 13th Motor Vehicle Squadron as a machinist.

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Morgan Lovvorn wrote on July 2, 2009

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City and State: MERIDIANVILLE AL

Unit: 19TH BOMB WING, 823RD SUPPLY SQDN.

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: I WAS WITH THE 19TH BOMB WING, 823RD SUPPLY SQDN, WHEN IT WAS STATIONED AT PINE CASTLE AFB, ORLANDO, FL., IN FEB. 1956. THE 19TH WAS MOVED TO HOMESTEAD AFB, FL IN EARLY 57. I WAS TRANSFERRED OUT OF THE 19TH AND SENT TO FRANCE IN 57. THE 19TH WAS THE STRATEGIC AIR COMMAND, SAC. THE PREMIER AIR FORCE IN THOSE DAYS.

Keywords: HOMESTEAD AFB, FL. STRATEGIC AIR COMMAND, SAC

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Mac McCarthy SR. wrote on June 1, 2008

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City and State: BETHANIA NC

Unit: 41ST FIGHTER INTERCEPTER SQ.

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: I was at Yokota AFB, !955 to 1956,as a crew Chief.

Keywords: Mac

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Mac McCarthy SR. wrote on June 1, 2008

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City and State: BETHANIA NC

Unit: 823 COMBAT SUPPORT GROUP

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

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Clayton Robson wrote on February 26, 2008

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City and State: VIDA OR

Unit: 19TH BW, 30TH BS

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: I arrived at Kadena a 2nd Lt. Nav spare in ~ July 1953. I was assigned 30th Bomb Sq. Supply Officer. Sq. Commander was Lt. Col Jones. Crewed up 6 months later with Lt. Col. Brown, A/C, Wing HQ. Co pilot was 2nd Lt. Anderson. Bombardier was Maj Sheldon (sp?).

All 3 B-29 Wings (2 Kadena, 1 Tachikawa) returned to Davis Monthan ~ May/June 1954.

I shared a 20th AF Quanset Hut with Lt. Sullivan (Nav).

I'd like to renew memories - especially the crew that dropped down on the deck and surprised an aircraft carrier by dropping gear and simulating a landing approach ~ during a fleet interception exercise.

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Austin R. Curry wrote on May 9, 2007

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City and State: TAMPA FL

Unit: HQ - HQ SQN 19TH BOMB WING (M)

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: These brave souls gave the Supreme Sacrifice, in Defense of Liberty and Freedon, on May 19, 1953 in the crash of their Aircraft on Andersen Air Force Base on the Island of Guam while in action during the Korean Conflict. May God rest their souls.

May we always be cognizant of the price of Freedom!

Keywords: S/Sgt Reuben Vigil and S/Sgt Julian Hoffler

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Austin R. Curry wrote on October 19, 2006

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City and State: TAMPA FL

Unit: HQ - HQ SQN 19TH BOMB WING (M)

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments:

Keywords: B-29 Crash at South End of Main Runway in 1953. Only crash in that year. Helped pull two officers out of plane as fire commenced. Three more removed by Medical Team. Flight Surgeon Team worked on all. I was ordered back to duty. Orders to Okinawa and Japan ensued. I need to know if the survivors made it to recovery. It is always on my mind. With Veteran's Day approaching I would like to have closure. Anyone with knowledge regarding this please contact me. With much appreciation.

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Jack Bark wrote on April 21, 2005

Deceased

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City and State: CONNOQUENESSING PA

Unit: 19TH AND 6TH BOMB WING

Service or Relationship: -

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Nolan Strange wrote on February 6, 2005

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City and State: BOSSIER CITY LA

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments:

Keywords: I am looking for a picture of the RB-29 Apache #44-61967?

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Rene Pochop wrote on August 6, 2001

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Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: My father flew from March 1953- Treaty was signed...he flew on the b29 bomber, and was a Radio Operator or Navigator...he passed away in 1982, and are trying to find out anyone who flew with him...He flew quite a few bomb missions in that time...He was at Randolph Air Force Base in 1952 before heading over....any infomation would be helpful....
Rene Pochop

Keywords: 19th Superforts...

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