21st Troop Carrier Squadron

Kyushu Gypsy Squadron Association

Dana L. Mansur Jr.

Association Email and Info

Unit Casualty List By Last Name

Unit Casualty List By Date

Air Force BBS

Legacy Messages - 1995-1999

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Edward Rundle wrote on June 25, 2019

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City and State: BRUNSWICK OH

Unit: 6461

Service or Relationship: Air Force

Comments: Served with Gypsies 1953/54 I have a few photos if anyone is interested, Gypsy mess hall is one.
A book was written about the squadron ,trying to find one , it featured some of the landings on the beaches and others.
Gave a lot of credit to the nurses who flew the air evacs.

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Barb Brewer wrote on March 1, 2017

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City and State: TRAVIS AFB CA

Unit: 21ST AIRLIFT SQUADRON

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: The 21st Airlift Squadron is celebrating its 75th Anniversary from the 30th of March to the 1st of April 17. Anyone who was a BEEliner or part of the 21st Troop Carrier Squadron, the 21st Tactical Airlift Squadron, is welcome to join us. Celebration will be held at Travis AFB, in California. We are also looking for pics and memorabilia. Please email me at Barbara.brewer@us.af.mil or call at 707-424-0212, if you would like further information on attending or have pictures/articles/etc, that you could send us for our history display. Also, if you have facebook, go the 21AS-Beeliner facebook page.

BUZZZZZZ

#Barb

Keywords: 21 Airlift Squadron, C-47, 21st Troop Carrier Squadron, 21st Tactical Airlift Squadron, BEEliners

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Bernard Hejl wrote on July 24, 2014

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City and State: KEENESBURG CO

Unit: 21ST TROOP CARRIER

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: SERVED AS AIRBORN RADIO MAN PART OF 1955 FROM DECEMBER THAT YEAR TILL MY SQUADREN WAS DISOLVED. FLEW ON C-47 DURING THAT TIME. WAS TRANSFERED TO TACHICOWA JAPAN, STILL IN 6461 CARGO. FLEW ON C-124'S CARGO TILL STATESIDE CAME MY WAY. THE NEED FOR LONG RANGE RADIO OPERATORS DWINDLED SOME, SO WE FELLOWS TURNED INTO GO'FORS. BRINGING IN COFFEE, FLIGHT LUNCHES,AND ETC. I,NO MATTER WHAT THE NEED MIGHT BE STILL FLEW THERE WHEN THEY NEEDED AN OPERATOR TO FILL THAT SLOT CAME. I LOVE FLYING AND ALWAYS WILL. IF ANYONE OUT THERE REMEMBERS ME, EMAIL ME AND WE CAN CHAT. BERNIE HEJL.

Keywords: ONE SCARRY FLIGHT WE HAD A RUSSIAN JET COME BESIDE US P0INTING TO THE PILOT TO TURN AROUND. EVIDENTLY THE NAVIGATOR ERRED AND WE HAD GONE OVER THE 38TH. IT WAS A HAIRY SITUATION. I AM 81 NOW AND I AM NOT SURE IF ANY OF THE CREW IS STILL ALIVE.

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Marshall L. Helena wrote on May 20, 2013

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City and State: CLEMMONS NC

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: FRED LEE KREEGER, JR. Buzzy passed away in his sleep at hospice
in Winston-Salem, NC on April 25, 2013. He was 84. Buzzy was
always so proud of his service with the Gypsies. His grandson
married my daughter. Since I spent 26 years as an Army
paratrooper, most of it in airborne units, and I was in Korea
for a year in the early 1970s, Buzzy and I hit it off right
away. May I ask for some help? His widow, Ruth Kreeger, cannot
find a DD-214, and she is trying to determine what awards and
decorations Buzzy was entitled to. We've submitted a request to
the National Personnel Records Center, but they tell us that it
appears that Buzzy's records may have been destroyed in the fire
back in 1973. So, I am left with trying to help Ruth reconstruct
enough information to give the NPRC so that they can do further
research. If anyone out there has any assignment orders, TDY
orders, or any other documents that may include Buzzy Kreeger's
name, we would be eternally grateful for a copy. My mailing
address is: Colonel (ret) Marshall L. Helena,

Keywords: gypsies, kyushu,kreeger,buzzy

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David Ace wrote on February 13, 2013

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City and State: BELLEVIEW FL

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My father was Carle H. Ace Jr

He passed away on Nov.29th 2011 at age 79. If anyone
who served with him would like to contact me feel
free to do so. He was a member of the Kyushu Gypsies
6461st troop carrier squadron in 1953.

Keywords: Kyushu Gypsies Son

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John W. (Mac) MacDonald wrote on December 24, 2012

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City and State: MISSOULA MT

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: Harry C. Heinie Aderholt scholarship fund
established at Troy University, Office of
Development, 1120 US Highway 231, Troy, Alabama,
36082. Preference will be given to Special Operations
Command descendents, including descendents of Hmong
Servicemen who served with US Military.

Keywords: Kyushu Gypsy Squadron, Special Operations Command

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Edward O'Neill JR. wrote on October 14, 2012

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City and State: FAIRFIELD PA

Unit: 21ST / 6461ST TRP CARR SQD.

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: Bed check Charly!

Keywords: 1952 worked on the boondocks in Ashiya AFB Japan
1953 crew chief on C 47 on K 16 Soul city AFB Korea

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Jacob Pruitt wrote on January 8, 2012

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City and State: TRAVIS AFB CA

Unit: 21ST AIRLIFT SQUADRON

Service or Relationship: Other

Comments: The 21st Airlift Squadron is celebrating it's 70th
Anniversary this year! The event is going to be HUGE.
The dates are February 16 - 18th 2012 (next month).

Any past member of the 21st is personally invited to
attend the event at the Squadron's current location at
Travis AFB, Ca.

Please email: for more information.

Looking forward to seeing you all there.

-1Lt Jacob Pruitt

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Leonard (Rusty) Williams JR. wrote on June 21, 2011

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City and State: SUN CITY AZ

Unit: 7167TH MOTOR VEHICLE SQUADRON

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: I was at K-16, 6167th Motor Vehicle Squadron from Feb.2,52 to Jan.18,53. I was in charge of Base Ground Power Section. I was contacted by 21st TCS Mess Sargent of problems with the walk-in-refrigerator at your squadron mess. Problem was found to be the engine that powered the rig. A new engine was located and furnished by your outfit and I installed it for you. Everything was again ship-shape. I was offered and accepted privileges to your mess hall. Said priviledge was much appreciated because of your access to fresh eggs, fruit, veggies, milk and meat that were not available at K-16. Many thanks to all.

Keywords:  Problem with walk-in-refrigerator at the 21st TCS mess hall during summer of 52.

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Marge Becker wrote on November 29, 2010

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Would like to know of friends of Bob. He passed away in 2001 in Michigan.

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Al Rubino wrote on May 25, 2010

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City and State: MANAHAWKIN NJ

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: looking for buddies

Keywords: 21 transport kunsan 1952-1954

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Charles Brothers wrote on March 1, 2010

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City and State:

Unit: 21ST TCS

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: Misawa AB Sept.50.49th FBGp. 6th.TCS Nov.50. 21th.TCS Feb.51 Scott AFB Sept.52. Retired w/20 years in USAF.

Keywords: Tachi, Ashiya,K-14,K-2,K16.

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John Bryan wrote on April 8, 2009

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I have a photo of my dad M/Sgt Orlan C. Bryan in front a C-54 with the nose art of "City of Chicago"/"Sucker State". Along with him are 4 officers and one enlisted. Can anyone tell me about this photo.

Thanks
John Bryan

Keywords: C-54 "City of Chicago" " Sucker State"

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Paul Boyer wrote on February 16, 2008

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City and State: SEYMOUR TN

Unit: 22ND TCS HEAVY TACHKAWA

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: I was at Tachi when C-124 tail No 137 crashed. Did not know the crew. I was an aircraft instrument mechanic both on C54's and C124's. I'm looking for old buddies

Keywords: Buddy ED Bahr in the hydraulic shop

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David Swann wrote on October 16, 2007

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City and State: SANTA MARIA CA

Unit: !ST MARINE DIV.

Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran

Comments: Would like any info on C-47 (R4D) crew which landed during snow
storm on morning of 12/08/50 at Koto-ri, Korea for evacuation of
wounded. Only one flight landed on this day and I was one of the
fortunate 19 to be air evac. on this flight. Often wonder who this
heroic crew was and what happened to them. Would love to offer my
appreciate and thanks to them. SSgt. David C. Swann, U.S.M.C. 656440
Any info welcomed. Unknow if the crew was USAF or USMC.
dcspas@verizon.net

Keywords: 1st Marine Div. Korea 1950 - Chosin Reservoir / Koto-ri

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Del Bjork wrote on June 24, 2007

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City and State: MINOT ND

Unit: HEADQUARTERS UNIT..ASHIYA AFB

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: Would love to hear from you guys if you are still around, living and stuff like that.

Keywords: Don Heaton, Jerome Bardon, Shelby Orral,Duke Faber,
Major Braylie, Jack Watson, etc.

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Thad Morgan SR. wrote on April 28, 2006

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City and State: HUNTSVILLE AL

Unit: 21TH TROOP CARRIER AT KEMPO (KYUSHU GYPSIES

Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran

Comments: any one out there that can help me to locate Jones

Keywords: looking for an airforce buddy
James Paul Jones
last seen at thacikawa Japan
AF19482586

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Themis Vranas wrote on March 18, 2005

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City and State: AGRINIO

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Interested Person

Comments: Comments: Do you have any recollections from RHAF 13th Flight ?
It was assigned to 21st TCS, '' Kyushu Gypsies ''.

One of its planes , C-47 49-2622 ''NEPTUNE'' is still operational with Hellenic Air Force !

Searching for stories and/or photos about the hellenic contribution in the Korean War UN effort.

Thank you,

Themis Vranas e-mail: ThemisVranas@yahoo.gr

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John Hanna wrote on August 17, 2004

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City and State: BILOXI MS

Unit: KYUSHU GYPSIES

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: looking for pilot types that flew front end of korean war such as ;
Bob Fogg
Mac Mcallister
Heinie Aderholt
Prince [Can't think of first name[
victor Oppincar
and many others who flew the front end of the korean conflict
jhanna8096@aol.com

Keywords: Chosin resevoir- Inchon drop- puson perimeter etc.

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Orlando F. (Mac) McCafferty wrote on June 18, 2004

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City and State: LAWRENCEBURG TN

Unit: 483RD MVS AT ASHIYA

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: I just received word that Col. Jamie Gough,Retired as Maj.Gen.,passed away on June 11,2004. He replaced Col. Maurice Casey,Retired as Lt.Gen.,as Ashiya AFB Base CO in early '54 just after I left so I never knew Gen.Gough. Gen. Casey is still living. In fact I was with him in early May at the 483rd MVS Reunion in FL.

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Jack Hayslett wrote on June 4, 2004

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City and State: ROANOKE VA

Unit: 6461ST TCS

Service or Relationship: -

Comments:

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Spyros G. Andreopoulos wrote on March 30, 2004

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City and State: STANFORD CA

Unit: ROYAL HELLENIC AIR FORCE

Service or Relationship: United Nations Veteran - Korea

Comments: From December 1950 to June 1952 I served with a Royal Hellenic Air Force group of C-47s, which was contributed by Greece to the Korean conflict. We joined the 21st Troop Carrier Squadron in Fukuoka Air Base and then dispatched to North Korea to help evacuate US Marines from Yon Po. After that we and the 21st were relocated to Tachikawa Air Base, and later on to Ashya Air Base in Japan, and we maintained a presense at Kimpo in Korea as well. Since we were totally integrated with the 21st, I was appointed to act as liaison and worked with the 21st's Commanding Officer Loftus. (His first name excapes me). He was a very kind and thoughtful officer, and helped us in many ways adjust to becoming a part of a multi-national unit (there was also a contingent of C-47s from Thailand. Does anyone know what happened to him? I might add that since Korea I immigrated from Greece to the US, am now a US citizen and a retired administrator at Stanford University in California. My e-mail is: masga@stanford.edu

Keywords: Royal Hellenic Air Force and the Kyushu Gypsies

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Charles Maimone wrote on March 8, 2004

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City and State: RAVENNA OH

Unit: 21ST/6461 TCS (KYUSHU GYPSIES)

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: Radio Operator with K-16 Gypsies from September 1952 thru July 1953. Was sent home after the war ended. Looking forward to my first reunion in o4. CUL

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David L. Jordan wrote on July 26, 2003

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City and State: PITTSFORD NY

Unit: 6461ST TCS

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: I am trying to find DAVID McCABE who was with the Kyushu Gypsies in 53 and 54. We went on R and R together in Tokyo and looked up the Tokyo Pro Hockey Team. Dave was a NY RANGERS fan from NYC.
Can anyone help. Does anyone have a clue as to where Dave is today?

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Orlando F. (Mac) McCafferty wrote on July 6, 2003

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City and State: LAWRENCEBURG TN

Unit: 483RD MTR. VEH. SGDN

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: I have now found names of Ashiya Base CO's.
From:
1. Col. Maurice F. Casey (Lt.Gen.,Retired) living in FL.
2.Col.Jamie Gough (Maj.Gen.,Retired) living in SC.
3. Col. Leroy Stanton (deceased)
4. Col.John Herring (Maj.Gen.,Retired) Deceased

Keywords: Base CO's at Ashiya,Japan

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Justin Jones wrote on July 1, 2003

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Unit:

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I just recently discoved that my father was in the 6461st, in Korea, between 1952 and 1954. If you knew him and would like to share any information please contact me.

Thank you.

Keywords: Lt. Kilby L. Jones, Kyushu Gypsies, 6461st

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Jack Hayslett wrote on June 20, 2003

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City and State: ROANOKE VA

Unit: 6461ST TCS KYUSHU GYPSIES

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: All you former Kyushu Gypsies of 21st TCS and 6461st TCS are encouraged to come to our annual reunion to be held Oct 22 thru 25 in Charleston, SC. Reunion headquarters will be Clarion Hotel North. Special rates for Gypsies. Come and enjoy meeting many former squadron friends. Any further info needed please contact me....

Keywords: Gypsy Reunions

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Curtis Goodman wrote on June 9, 2003

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City and State:

Unit: 6461 TROOP CARRIER

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: Would like to contact the following: R. Oxner, G.P. Westfall, Louis R. Halligan, A.T. Mercer, TSGT Hill, MSGT.Howell. Would like to hear from someone who might know's the whereabouts of any of these men.

Keywords: C-47's Kyusu Gypsy K-16

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Jack Hayslett wrote on March 29, 2003

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City and State: ROANOKE VA

Unit: 6461ST TCS

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: Some answers after reading some of the mail The 21st TCS became the 6461st TCS in Dec 52. The squadron moved from K-16 (Seoul) in Dec. 54 to K-14 (kimpo) where it remained until it was disbanded in June 55. Kyushu Gypsies hold an annual reunion yearly and in 2003 it will be held in Charleston, SC. Last year it was held in Dayton Ohio and a plaque was installed in the Memorial Garden at AF Museum in memory and honor of those who served in the Kyushu Gypsies 50-55. Further info can be furnished upon request.

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Ann Johnson wrote on January 23, 2003

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City and State: AUSTIN TX

Unit: ASHIYA SUPPLY SQDN

Service or Relationship: -

Comments: My father, M/Sgt S. W. Johnson was stationed at Ashiya AFB from 1950 to 1952. I have Cerebral Palsy and used crutches at that time. I was adopted as a mascot for one of the flight crews who lived in the housing area. Is there any possibility of finding any or all of this crew? I was 9 years old and my name is Ann.

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Orlando F. (Mac) McCafferty wrote on December 12, 2002

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City and State: LAWRENCEBURG TN

Unit: 483RD MTR. VEH. SQDN

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: I am looking for any and all Base CO's after '55 til Base closed in '60' I have located 2 earlier CO's Maurice Casey and Jamie Gough. I am told the Leroy Stanton was one but that he is deceased.
Thanks for any help,
Orlando "Mac" McCafferty

Keywords: ASHIYA AFB, ASHIYA,JAPAN

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Tammy Little Haynes wrote on December 3, 2002

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City and State: LANGSTON AL

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea

Comments: MY DADDY, WAYNE D. LITTLE, WAS A VETERAN OF THE KOREAN WAR. I KNOW HE WAS BASED IN GERMANY AT ONE TIME. WHILE IN SERVICE, HIS HAND WAS WOUNDED AND BECAME CRIPPLED. IN 1979 HE BEGAN EXPERIENCING SEIZURES AND OTHER PROBLEMS. DADDY WAS DIAGNOSED WITH LOU GEHRIG'S DISEASE ON JULY 31, 2000 AND PASSED AWAY FIVE MONTHS LATER ON JANUARY 3, 2001. I AM TRYING TO FIND OUT IF THERE ARE OTHER KOREAN VETERANS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS DISEASE OR OTHER NEUROLOGICAL DISEASES. I NEED SOME ANSWERS AND WOULD APPRECIATE ANY INFORMATION. THANK YOU SO MUCH.

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William (Buck) Gray wrote on November 27, 2002

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City and State: FREDERICKSBURG VA

Unit: 21 T.C.S

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

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Del Bjork wrote on April 25, 2002

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City and State: MINOT ND

Unit: HEADQUARTERS SQUADRON

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: Was stationed at Ashiya Troop Carrier Base
from August, 1951 through February, 1954.
Was Chief of the Military Finance office. Flew
to Korea every month to pay detachments in
Pusan, Taegu, Seoul, and Kimpo. Also played
basketball on the Ashiya Base Team. Won
the All Kyushu Basketball Championship in
1951-52. Played in the Far East Tournament
in Nagoya also. Long tour, lots of memories.

Keywords: Don Heaton, Jerome Barden, Fowler B. Duke,
Duke Fagan, Ben Frias, Jack Rawlings, Ray
Burton, Jack Watson, Jack Conners and
Shelby Orral to name a few of Ashiya Base
Friends.

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Ann Marie Deangelis-Teneicken wrote on March 19, 2002

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City and State: ELMSFORD NY

Unit: 315TH, 21ST TROOP CARRIER

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: My original posting was 2/98. Since then my email address has changed. My dad Lt. Colonel Arthur DeAngelis served with the 315th Air Division, 21st Troop Carrier (which was later changed. He served from 1952-53. Give us a shout out by email. I can forward your messages to my dad.

My dad flew with the Kyusu Gypsy unit between 52-53. He was at the time Lt. Arthur DeAngelis.

He's pretty sure the 21st was changed, but is not sure of the number.

He retired Lt. Col. Arthur DeAngelis and is now serving in public office.

My original listing on 2/98 has an old email address. You can reach him through me and I will forward greetings to him so he then can contact you directly.

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Henri. M. Bacon wrote on February 21, 2002

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City and State: PHX AZ

Unit: THE GYPSIES

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: I moved from trans. alert in May or June 1956 to the Gypsies. When the Gypsies became part of the 483rd ABGRU I don't know, but we were still known as Det 2 Kuyshu Gypsies. We lived in the transit barracks by the fence. (Take good care of the fence guards) We had 5 birds that were on the go most of the time. Yes I remember Capt. John R. Sparger and Lt Albert F Hall, also Lt. Harry E Smith. I have the orders that asigned us to the 817th and Lt Curtis W Compton was the only other officer asigned with us. The most terrible thing about the transfer was moving into 817th barracks. And yes Capt Sparger is or was special as were all of us. We went down to 4 birds after the sixty knot take offs, ask Paul Purdue. Being part of the Gypsies only for 21 month I still feel that I was part of a legend and got to see its ending. I am or was A/1C H.M Bacon Kyushu Gysies APO 75 Ashiya AFB.

Keywords: Aircraft Mech

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Norm Brewer wrote on February 6, 2002

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City and State: VACAVILLE CA

Unit: 21 AS

Service or Relationship: Interested Person

Comments: I am researching the history of the 21st AS and am looking for patches from the 21st Transport SQ, 21st Troop Carrier Squadron, both Medium and Heavy, 21st Tactical Airlift Squadron and the 21st ALS. The 21st AS is getting ready to celebrate its 60th Aniversary. If anyone can help, please contact me. Thanks.

Keywords: Unit patches

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Robert Cover wrote on November 22, 2001

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City and State: SHELBYVILLE IN

Unit: KYSHU GYPSYS

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: I served as a lst lt pilot in c-47 at kl3 in korea. im interested in getting my logged time while located there in l95l-52. If anyone has the information I am inquiring about, your assistance would be greatly appreciated. I was located at the Ashia Air force base in 1951, and transfered to Korea in late 1951.

Keywords: c-47

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George R. Cummings JR. wrote on September 17, 2001

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City and State: RICHARDSON TX

Unit: ?

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I'm trying to find out anything I can about my fathers flying in Korea (he is deceased). He was in the 21st troop carrier squadron, and I have pictures of planes with toop carrier command on them. Some references indicate a far east command
(FEAMCOM). Ashiya AB and TACHIKAWA AB are mentioned. I have requested his personnel records from the National Records Center in St. Louis,MO.

Keywords: Pilot in Air Force in Korea around 1950-1952. Flew
C-47's mostly.

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Francis Halagan wrote on August 10, 2001

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City and State: NORTH RIDGEVILLE OH

Unit: 4TH MED GP 4TH F.I.W.

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: Crashcrew ambulance medic Looking for Dave Pierce Teddy Burleson Robt Hauser

Keywords: Francis Halagan Kimpo 08/51-08/52 Kimpo 4th ftr Medical gp.

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Merle J. Petron wrote on June 18, 2001

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City and State: PALMER AK

Unit: 6461 TROOP CARRIER SQUADRON

Service or Relationship: -

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Merle J. Petron wrote on June 18, 2001

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City and State: PALMER AK

Unit: 6461 TROOP CARRIER SQUADRON

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: I WAS CREW CHIEF and ENGENEER ON 9144 AUG 1954 TO JULY 1955.. WENT TO MAXWELL TO CREW ON B-25S... IN KOREA WE WERE STATIONED AT K-16 WITH A GREEK SQD.THEN WE TRANFERD TO K-14 KIMPO. OUR MAJOR MAINTIENCE WAS DONE IN ASHYIA MACHIE JAPAN.

Keywords: kyushu gyosies

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Jim Martin wrote on May 20, 2001

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City and State: CA

Unit: 315 MAINT. INSTRAMENT MAINTENCE

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: looking for Ralph Sanderlin. or anyone else

Keywords: Anyone from the Instrement, armourment shop, or watch repair. 315 Troop Carrier, at Brady Airforce Base. !950,51,52

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Frank Pientka wrote on March 29, 2001

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Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

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Frank Dowling wrote on March 6, 2001

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City and State: PALM BAY FL

Unit: 21ST TROOP CARRIER, 374TH TROOP CARRIER

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: 1950 To 1952 374th Troop Carrier, and 21st Troop Carrier

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George Portoukalian wrote on January 8, 2001

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City and State: FRANKLIN NC

Unit: 6461ST TCS, APO 979

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: I was with the 21TCS/6461stTCS in 1952-1953 in Korea (K-16) as a air crew member on the C-47 aircraft. I had to return to the ZI in June of 1953 on emergency leave and did not return to Korea. I should have been awarded the Air Medal (I flew 42 C1 missions) but never received it. Anyone have any ideas?

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Jill Minton wrote on December 27, 2000

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City and State: DANVILLE IN

Unit: 6461 TROOP

Service or Relationship: -

Comments: MY DAD WAS IN THIS TROOP. THERE WAS A DOG NAMED HIENLY. I BELIEVE HIS GROUP WAS CALLED "DUCES ARE WILD". HIS NAME IS JACK LANGHOFF. HE WAS A MECHANIC AND WORKED ON THE F86 SABRE JET. HE WAS ON THE 48TH FIGHTER BOMBER WING. HE DOESNT KNOW I'M LOOKING FOR HIS BUDDIES. HE GAVE ME SOME NAMES A FEW YEARS AGO. THEY ARE JERRAL DEROUSSE, JAMES R WEST, RAY L MCINTYRE, HAROLD JENKINS, DALE COLEMAN, SGT V S COX, NOLAN EDWARDS, ALV SHOEMAKER, THOAS F WALTER, RALPH P OESTERLA, RALPH E KOSA, LOUIS CANTREL, FRED H NEWMAN, GENE C CASE AND ROBERT L SAGLE WERE THE SPECIFIC GUYS HE REMEMBERED. IF ANYONE SEES THIS WHO CAN HELP ME SURPRISE MY DAD PLEASE HELP. THANKS GUYS

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Anthony (Tony) Capitelli wrote on September 22, 2000

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City and State: MOORPARK CA

Unit: 6461 ST TROOP CARRIER SQ.

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: Most of my time was spent in Kyushu. I flew missions into K-2 and K-16.
Our squardron consisted of C-47's, but in late 1954 coverted over to C-199's.
Our Gooney Birds were send down to Indo China. Roomer has it, that many of them were burned on the field. (sabotaged)
The flight nurses were angeles from heaven, and served with honor. Our wonder boys looked up to them like the girl they left at home. The nursed gave them hope that they would be returning home.

I am proud to have served with the Gypsies.

Keywords: JIM HAINES, FROM GEORGIA THEN LIVED IN OHIO
LAST NAME HILDERBRAN
JERRY MOSS
EVEREET ADAMS ALSO LEO JOHNSON
MORRIS JOHNSON (PLAYED SQ. FOOTBALL) FROM CHICAGO
APOSTAL (A/1ST) LAST NAME
DONALD NIGRONI (BEST FRIEND)
CAPT.VICTOR L. NUNENKENP (SQ. COMDANDER) 1953/55

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Jack Hayslett wrote on July 8, 2000

Email Update Needed

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City and State: ROANOKE VA

Unit: 6461ST TCS

Service or Relationship: Interested Person

Comments: 21st/6461st TCS (Kyushu Gypsies) annual reunion Sept 21 21 aT Williamsburg, Va. Contact me for further info....

Keywords: Kyushu Gypsies

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William (Buck) Gray wrote on May 30, 2000

Email Update Needed

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City and State: FREDERICKSBURG VA

Unit: 21ST TROOPER CARRIER SQ. - 6461 T.C.S.

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: 21ST TROOPER CARRIER SQ. and 6461 T.C.S.

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