Subject: BERGSTROM '51THRU '53
Carl Dimoush wrote on July 26, 2013
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City and State: BRYAN TX
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: I HAD PLANNED TO ATTACH A PHOTO OF THE BASE NEWSPAPER BUT AM
UNABLE TO DO SO. I ALSO HAVE PHOTOS OF COL. BLAKESLEE, C.O. OF
THE 27TH FIGHTER ESCORT WING, COL. EDWINSON (42ND AIR
DIVISION), GENERAL ANDERSON (C.O. OF 8TH AIRFORCE), AND GEN.
CURTIS E.LEMAY.
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Subject: CONGRATULATIONS!!! 1950 GUNNERY MEET WINNERS
Zellie Orr wrote on July 9, 2013
City and State: AUSTELL GA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran
Comments: I would love to connect with the participants of the 27th
Fighter Escort Group (pilots a/o ground crew)that won the 1950
competition in Las Vegas. The primary pilots were 1st Lt.
Charles E. McWhirk, Capt. Jack McCready and John Westwood.
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Sincerely,
Zellie Rainey Orr
Researcher, Historian, Author
(404) 376-1353
Keywords: 1950 USAF Worldwide Conventional Class Gunnery Meet
Subject: GRANDFRATHER MISSING
Eric Helton wrote on March 27, 2012
City and State: SAN ANTONIO TX
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Other
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Subject: DEATH OF COL. PACKARD IN JAPAN PLANE CRASH
Andre Bustanoby wrote on March 2, 2012
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City and State: GAMBRILLS MD
Unit: 27TH FIGHTER WING
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: I was an aircraft mechanic with the 27th at Bergstrom
in Austin but went to Korea with Chaplain Duhan (Maj.)
We went in the Fall of 1950 after the war started and
returned to Bergstrom in the Fall of 1951.
Our commanding officer, Col. Packard, flew a jet from
our base in Kyushu, to make plans in Tokyo for our
unit to get back to the USA. His plane crashed before
he got there. We were told that engine failure
brought about the crash. He did not bail-out. He
took the plane down, according to the investigators,
to miss the populated area, leaving him with nowhere
to put it down safely.
Do any of the readers know more about this?
Andre (Andy) Bustanoby
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Subject: SON OF KOREAN VETERAN
Calvin Ostrom wrote on April 15, 2010
City and State: HAMILTON MT
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments:
Keywords: Dad, was with the 27th Fighter Escort Wing Food Service Squadron. Irad P. Ostrom P.F.C. 1948
Subject: FRIENDS OF MSGT. HARLEY R. EVANS
Sheila Kimple wrote on May 12, 2009
City and State: KYLE TX
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Daddy is no longer here for me to talk with regarding his time in the service. I have some pictures and some of them show me that he was as friendly with his service buddies as I knew him to be in life outside the service. I miss him more than words can express. If you remember Daddy and have the time to share with me, I would appreciate it. Thanks Sheila Evans Kimple
Keywords: Some might know Daddy as "Ike" Evans. He was born in Kirksville, MO.Began in the Army; switched to the Air Core. Served in Korea (27th Motor Vehicle Div. I think) and Aleutian Islands; was stationed Matagorda Bay Texas (in my lifetime) at Warren in WY, Eglin in FLA, and several times at Berkstrom in Austin, Texas (our home town) also Bruntingthorpe AFB in England.
Subject: CODFISH FLIGHTS USS ESSEX TO SEOUL AND PUSAN
Larry Beaver wrote on November 28, 2007
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City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran
Comments: During the early fall of 1951 I flew as a passenger on a codfish flight from the USS Essex to Seoul, then to Pusan and from there to Japan. I have always wondered what's the name of the small airbase near Seoul where I saw Korean Airfore P-51's coming and going doing ground support. Thanks for any help. Larry Beaver, RM3, USN
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Subject: PAUL E. MILLER/PAUL B. MILLER
Paula Miller wrote on July 28, 2007
City and State: DALLAS TX
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I just checked the message board pertaining to the 27th Fighter Escort Wing. There is a message there from a Santiago Flores inquiring about a "Paul E. Miller" who died on June 16, 1951. The information there (reference to the Mexican squadron, etc.) leads me to believe that Mr. Flores is actually inquiring about my father, Paul B. Miller. If Mr. Flores would still like to make contact, he should let me know. I am Paul B. Miller's daughter.
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Subject: MY DAD???
Oliver Vanhoesen JR. wrote on June 28, 2007
City and State: HOUSTON TX
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Other
Comments: does anybody know anything about my dad who is no died?
He was Oliver C VanHoesen im trying to find info about his war record andf what he did , he was a piot?
anyhelp would do?
thank you his son
Keywords: 27th fighting wing koren war
Subject: LT.COL. PAUL E MILLER
Roy Heimbecker wrote on December 8, 2005
City and State: RANCHO MURIETA CA
Unit: 27TH FIGHTER ESCORT WING/523 SQUADRON
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: I believe I was Col Miller's crew chief at the time he died in combat. As I recall he was part of a group from the midwest who were replacing us after our unit was returned to Japan. I may be able to shed some light on the circumstances of his last flight.
Keywords: Entry Number 39094 by Santiago Flores
Reference Lt.Col.Paul E Miller, 27th Fighter Escort Wing.
Subject: COLONEL ASHLEY B PACKARD
Joseph Kortenhof wrote on October 1, 2005
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City and State: ST. LOUIS MO
Unit: 375TH FIGHTER GROUP
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: I served under Colonel Packard at the Kimpo Airfield near Seoul Korea in 1946. He was a terrific officer and gentleman. I wonder if he is still alive and what he is doing now.
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Subject: BUDDY
Francis Noecker wrote on August 19, 2004
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City and State: ROCHESTER NY
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
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Subject: HQ. AND HQ FIGHTER WING, 27TH FEW
David A. Britt wrote on April 7, 2004
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City and State: BILOXI MS
Unit:
Service or Relationship:
Comments: This list of Officers and Airmen of Headquarters and Headquarters Fighter Wing 27th Fighter Wing is from the yearbook by Mrs. Lena B. Grubb of Fort Worth, Texas; circa 1949. Request you contact me if you know any of these men.
Keywords: Honoring the men of the HQ. and HQ. Fighter Wing, 27th FEW.
Subject: 27TH FIGHTER ESCORT WING HISTORY AND COMMAND
David A. Britt wrote on March 15, 2004
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City and State: BILOXI MS
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: The 27TH FIGHTER WING was reactivated in July 1947 at Kearney Air Force Base, Nebraska as fighter escort for heavy bombers of 8th Air Force and Strategic Air Command.
At the time of reactivation, the 27th Fighter Wing was equipped with the wartime P-51 Mustang fighter aircraft—redesignated as the F-51. Colonel Gwen Atkinson was the Wing commandeering officer.
In November, 1947, the 27th Fighter Wing received its first F-82 Twin Mustang fighter aircraft--forerunner of the F-82 Twin Mustang now being used by the Wing.
In December, 1947, the 27th Fighter Group left Kearney Air Force Base for its first gunnery mission—flying the F-51’s. The three fighter squadrons, the 522nd, the 523rd, and the 524th, conducted gunnery missions from McDill Air Force Base at Tampa, Florida and Eglin Air Force Base at Valparaiso, Florida until March, 1948—at which time the group returned to its parent field, Kearney.
Shortly after returning to Kearney, the Fighter Group again departed, this time for Tacoma, Washington, where it conducted interception missions during the months old April and May, 1948. In January, 1948, Colonel Ashley B. Packard assumed command of the 27th Fighter Wing. Colonel Atkinson was transferred to Walker Air Force Base at Roswell, New Mexico, where he became commanding officer of the 33rd Fighter Group. Colonel Packard had just returned from a tour of duty in Korea.
In September, 1948, the Kearney Air Force Base held open house for civilians of Nebraska on Air Force Day. Over 15,000 people turned out for the event—far surpassing anticipated expectations.
In November, December, and January, the 27th Fighter Wing and Kearney Air Force Base conducted a phase of “Operation Snow-Bound” in the Nebraska area. During the month of January, and part of February, “Operation Haylift” was conducted from the base—feeding cattle from the air, dropping emergency supplies to stranded ranch houses, and delivering snow—plowing equipment to isolated areas.
In January, 1949, the 27th Fighter Wing was assigned an escort mission that turned out to be the aerial review at the inauguration of President Harry S. Truman in Washington.
Also in January, the 27th took off for its first long—range over--water navigation mission in the Caribbean Area. During this tour, the 27th established two first in aviation annals. It was the first long—range over—water flight of fighter aircraft to use celestial navigation and the first fighter mission over water without heavier aircraft escort.
In February, 1949, the initial announcement was made that the 27th Fighter Wing was to have a new home—Bergstrom Air Force Base, Austin, Texas. Personnel morale jumped over two hundred percent at the time of the announcement.
On 11 March, 1949, the 27th Fighter Group flew in formation to Bergstrom Air Force Base. Governor Beauford Jester, (then) Mayor Tom Miller, and church, civil and social leaders turned out to welcome the 27th Fighter Wint to Austin.
Since the initial arrival, the 27th Figfhter Wing and Bergstrom Air force Base have been host to many dignitaries, including move stars Joel McCrea, Alexis Smith, and William Bendix; the Royal Canadian Air Force’s Central Band—in Austin for memorial ceremonies honoring the RCAF’s dead from Texas.
[Added by David A. Britt]
In 1950 the 27th Fighter Wing’s F-82s were replaced with Republic’s F-84E Thunderjet.
In November 1950 the 27th Fighter Group was alerted for overseas. The F-84s were flown to California where the aircraft and personnel were transported to Japan on two aircraft carriers, the Bataan and the Bairoka. Aircraft and crews were positioned in a number of places both in Japan and Korea. Itazuke in Japan and Taegu in Korea were leading bases in the 27th Fighter Group’s operations during the Korean War.
General Orders Number 557, Headquarters Far East Air Force, APO 925, Dated 27 November 1951, awarded the Distinguished Unit Citation to the 27th Fighter-Escort Group. The 27th Fighter Group was highly decorated and sadly lost a number of its comrades in this war.
COMMAND SECTION COLONEL ASHLEY B. PACKARD, commanding officer of the 27th Fighter Wing and Bergstrom Air Force Base, graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York, on June 14, 1938.
After graduation, he attended basic and primary pilot training at Randolph AF Base from September 1938 to May 1939. He then completed advanced pilot training at Kelly AF Base at San Antonia in August 1939.
Colonel Packard served in the Pacific Theater as chief of the training branch, A-3 Division, at Headquarters, USAAF, Guam; Fort McKinley, Philippine Islands and headquarters FEAF, Tokyo. He was awarded the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star, Air Medal, Special Order of Yan Hui (Chinest Decoration) and various theater ribbons.
He commanded the 475th Fighter Group, Kimpo Korea, prior to his assignment to the 27th Fighter Group.
Colonel Packard was formerly of Douglas, AZ.
COLONEL CY WILSON, commanding officer of the 27th Fighter Group, graduated from Texas A and M in 1934, with a degree in engineering and enlisted in the Air Force October 1943 as a cadet at Randolph Field.
Colonel Wilson served ten months overseas in Island and completed 78 missions in the European Theater during WWII. He was awarded the Purple Heart, Bronze Star, Commendation by General Officers, Air Medal with five oak leaf clusters, and the Croix de Guerre with Palms.
After being shot down in combat, the Colonel was taken prisoner of war by the enemy and held for eleven months.
Colonel Cy Wilson is a native Texan, born at Humble, Texas. Some of you may not remember Colonel Wilson, he was the one with the Cushman motor scooter on his way to fly his F-82, “Ole 97.”
LT. COL. ROSWELL FREEMAN, COMMANDING, Matagorda Island Bombing and Gunnery Range. Was born in New York City, NY. MAJ. RAY L. NORRIS, Adjutant 27th Fighter Wing, was born in Conway S. Carolina.
MAJ. ARTHUR E. JUSTICE, JR., 27th Fighter Group Adjutant
CAPT. JULIAS MERANEY, Chaplain
CAPT. STEPHEN A. JANTO, Catholic Chaplain
Each fighter squadron begins its command list with officers in charge. See those list for names in the list that follow.
Keywords: Honoring the 27th Fighter Escort Wing an its commanders
Contents: This history of the 27th FEW is from the year book by Mrs. Lena B. Grubb of Fort Worth, Texas; circa 1948. Contact me with your inputs.
Subject: WHERE ARE YOU NOW?
Bob Hodsdon wrote on December 26, 2003
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City and State: PHIPPSBURG ME
Unit: 27TH FIS -LORING AFB
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: Would enjoy hearing from any 27th FIS personnel who were stationed at Loring AFB during the time frame of Sept. 1962 through Sept. 1965. Would especially like to know if anyone ever came into contact with Captain Ronald F. Lewis. I heard that he became a commercial pilot for either United or American airlines.
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Subject: LT.COL. PAUL E.MILLER
Santiago Flores wrote on December 11, 2003
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City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: Hello
Iam trying to find out more information about
Lt. Col. Paul E.Miller who was killed in action
on June 16.1951 supposely leading a mission flying
the Republic F-84E. This officer during WWII helped trained The Mexican Expeditionary Air Force
in Idaho and Texas. Would like to find family
members as well.
Reportely this officer was operations officer in
the 42nd Air Division. Any information would be most helpfull.
Santiago A. Flores
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Subject: LOST SQUADRON
Gerald McNutt wrote on November 23, 2003
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City and State: DEMING NM
Unit: 27AREFS 42AD [SAC]
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: What the hell happened to my squadron? After I transferred out[4 Feb 1957] my roommate Ronald M. Sewell AF 14570457 was isolated,[for 9 months] treated daily [for 9 months] then discharged [Medical/With Pension] with no explanation. I suspect a chemical/nucular spill at Bergstrom in 1957. Now I cannot find any record of even my unit. Can you help?
Keywords: In-Flight refueling 27th Bergstrom KB29 1955-1957
Subject: TRAVIS T MCCARDLE
Taronda Schulz wrote on February 27, 2003
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City and State: LINCOLN TX
Unit: 27TH FIGHTER ESCORT WING USAF
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: 27TH FIGHTER ESCORT WING USAF
Keywords: 27TH FIGHTER ESCORT WING USAF
Subject: HAVE INFO ON BRIGADIAR GENERAL CLARENCE T. 'CURLY' EDWINSON...HE WAS MY COUSIN.
Marsha Becker wrote on February 19, 2003
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City and State: WA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Have family history back to Norway.
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Subject: LOOKING FOR FRIENDS
John Delich wrote on October 18, 2002
City and State: PALM HARBOR FL
Unit: 27TH FIGHTER ESCORT WING
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: Worked as electronic tech.on the Sperry gunsight/radar unit.Looking for some friends I served with:M/Sgt Lo Macky:Richard O'brien-Boston area,ex paratrooper-last name my not be spelled correctly-I think it had another "o";Bill Keck ,Danville Va.Also Palmero.Had the 27th book but it has been misplaced.Any contect me and maybe we can big back old memories about the cold in Taegu tent city -snow in Misawa and having fun getting the sixbys,weapons carrier and jeeps stuck in the deep snow across the flight line.
Regards-John L Delich
Keywords: was assigned to 27th fighter escort wing in June 50'thru June 53-Berstrom AFB,Austin ,TX..made both tdy's to Itasuke/Taegu(K2)and Misawa.Also made several trips to the Matagorda Island gunnery range.
Subject: BUDDY
Francis Noecker wrote on August 22, 2002
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City and State: ROCHESTER NY
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: Does any one know the where abouts of Larry W Peterson. We were stationed at Bergstrom AFB. I lost touch with him when he went to Korea and i stayed at matagorda island
Francis C Noecker
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Subject: LOOKING FOR
Cloyd E. (Duke) Greer wrote on August 8, 2002
DeceasedCity and State: MESA AZ
Unit: 524TH SQD 27TH F.E.W.
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: I am trying to locate Myles Inlow,We served together at Bergstrom And Itazuki.I know for a fact he resides in Sun city west,Arizona but I have no address or phone numberAny Help would be greatly appreciated
Keywords: Bergstrom Korea Itazuki
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Boyd Walsh wrote on January 17, 2002
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City and State: SAN DIEGO CA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I AM LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO KNEW MY RECENTLY DECEASED UNCLE WALTER M. WALSH. HE FLEW P-47'S IN 1944-45 OVER ITALY, FRANCE AND GERMANY WITH THE 522 FIGHTER SQUADRON OF THE 27 GROUP. HE WAS AWARDED THE DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS, A SILVER STAR AND 6 OAK LEAF CLUSTERS. HE FLEW 100 MISSIONS. I WOULD APPRECIATE BEING CONTACTED. THANKS, BOYD WALSH
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Subject: 27TH FIGHTER WING
Henry Paul Behrends wrote on January 15, 2002
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City and State: KANKAKEE IL
Unit: 523D FIGHTER SQUADRON
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: I was assigned to the 27th in November of 48. At Bergstrom I was a clerk in the 523d. Was in the 523d until discharge in 52. Would like to hear from anyone in the 27th at that time. I knew several people in the 522d and 524th.
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Subject: LOOKING FOR INFO ON MY DAD
Henry Sherrill wrote on December 30, 2001
City and State: OAK HARBOR WA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I am trying to put together a memorial collage of my Fathers war years for my mom and the rest of His children. He started at K-2 and the last place that he said he was at was Kimpo Air Field.
Please feel free to contact me with any information.
Keywords: Eugene(Gene) Sherrill was with 27th Motor pool. from 1948 to 1958. Friends were Don Roose, "Peaches"
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Cloyd E. (Duke) Greer wrote on December 16, 2001
DeceasedCity and State: MESA AZ
Unit: 4015TH ORG MAINT SQD
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: I would Like to Hear from any One Who served In The 27th 1949 Till 1952
Keywords: 27th F.E.W.
Subject: LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON BRIGADIAR GENERAL CLARENCE T. 'CURLY' EDWINSON
Georgene Nelson wrote on October 25, 2001
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City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran
Comments: I am researching a distance cousin for our genealogy book and am interested if anyone knows of Curly.
Keywords: Enlisted Fort Riley 1933;2/1934 Flight School at Randolph FIeld, San Antonio, Texas; graduated Kelly Field, 2/29/1935;1941 - military observer /Royal AF Fighter Command. 1943 Executive Officer for 11th Airf Force in Alaska. 1944 Commanding Officer of the 82nd Fighter Group in Italy. 12/1944 Bluethenthal Field, NC as Base Commander - then Sha Field SC assigned as Deputy Base Commander. 5/1946 Germany - Commander of the 366th Fighter Group @ Fitzlar Air Base. 7/1947 - 6/1949 Commaning Officer 86th Fighter Wing in Germany. 6/1949 Base and Wing Commanding Officer of the 3902nd Air Base Wing at Offutt AFB, Omaha, NB. 4/1951 Bergstrom AFB, Austin, TX - Strategic Air Commands 42nd AIr Division. 10/1952 with the 27th established record for mass flight during operation.
Subject: LOOKING FOR INFO ON HISTORY OF 27TH FIGHTER WING
Kevin Thompson wrote on September 9, 2001
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Service or Relationship: -
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Subject: LOOKING FOR PILOTS OF THE 524TH
Chris Kurek wrote on August 7, 2001
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City and State: CANNON AFB NM
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: I am a pilot in the 524th Fighter Squadron flying F-16s out of Cannon AFB, NM who is researching the history of our fine squadron. If anyone has any information pertaining to the 524th in Korea or anytime for that matter, I would love to get a personal account/"there I was" story to be able to present to the squadron. It would be a great boost to morale and would do wonders to keep the rich history and tradition of the 524th alive.
Thank you very much.
Lt Chris Kurek
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Subject: LOOKING FOR MEMBERS OF THE 27TH FIGHTER WING KEARNY AFB 1947-48
Dean Cameron wrote on July 3, 2001
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City and State:
Unit: 27 FIGHTER WING\610ACWS
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: Looking for any one assigned to Kearny AFB Nebraska during 1947-1948. Especially the Communicatins Squadron. looking for data on Capt. Gaylord. Lt (Wild Bill) Cottingham, Lt Fur, Lt Fier. Any one who knew TSgt|MSGT Clare F. Roepke, or myself. I departed for the 610th ACWS at Itazukie in 1948
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Subject: FLIGHT SURGEONS
Jim Deitch wrote on January 24, 2001
City and State: NEW BRAUNFELS TX
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My Father was Capt. Ernest R. Deitch
I would be very eager to hear from anyone who was with the 27th that might remember him
Keywords: Flight Surgeons, 27th Fighter Escort Gp.
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Alton A. Pendleton wrote on November 29, 2000
DeceasedCity and State: AUSTIN TX
Unit: 524TH FIGHTER SQUADRON
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: I crashlanded 417 shortly after takeoff at K-2 on Dec 13, 1950> I flew 109 combat missions and I knew Tommy Helton well. He gave me a Springer Spaniel dog, named "Fellow". My daughter caught ringworm from him and my wife gave Fellow to my Dad in Hamilton. I just finnished a book;"Three O'Clock High".
Keywords: My nickname was Penny
My aircraft was 324
My crewchief was Horce Cantrell
Subject: 524TH FTR. SQ. 1949 TO 1954
Alton A. Pendleton wrote on November 29, 2000
DeceasedCity and State: AUSTIN TX
Unit: 524TH FIGHTER SQUADRON
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: I flew 109 combat missions and have written a book
"Three O'Clock High" by Alton A Pendleton, Major, USAF, Retired.
Keywords: My nickname was Penny
My aircraft in Korea was a redtail 324
Crewchief Horise Cantrell
I crashlanded 417 at K-2 on Dec 13, 1950 and lived
Subject: PLEASE CONTACT ME IF YOU WERE IN THE 27TH FIGHTER WING 524 SQUADRON
Salvatore Stassi wrote on October 3, 2000
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City and State: CAMARILLO CA
Unit: 524 FIGHTER SQUADRON
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: 524 FIGHTER SQUADRON
Keywords: I worked on F84's and F82's.
Subject: 524TH FTG. SQDN.
Thomas Deluccie wrote on September 8, 2000
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City and State: ST. CHARLES MO
Unit: 524TH
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: I would like to hear from some of the guys I served with and would like very much to attend a reunion of the old outfit, 27th, 524-523-522 etc.
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Subject: ROGER BASCOM
Roger Davis wrote on April 30, 2000
City and State: MCKINNEY TX
Unit: 27 FW
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: As many of you Greybeards know, I'm looking for further information on 2nd Lt. Roger Bascom, 522nd of the 27th (and greatly appreciate the help already received). He was my namesake and best friend of my father's. He was KIA Christmas Eve, 1950, and I am trying to find information from anyone who knew him personally. Also, would love to have information history of the 27th/522nd during early years of the war. Any information you may have or can point me to is appreciated. Thanks.
Roger Davis
McKinney, Texas
Keywords: Roger Bascom 27th FEW 522nd FS
Subject: GOT TO KOREA 1 WEEK BEFORE XMAS 1950
Asbury Irvin wrote on January 14, 2000
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City and State: MARTINS FERRY OH
Unit: AIR POLICE
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: I went over on the Batan Aircraft carrier. Actually it was not a full size aircraft carrier. As I noted I arrived in Korea a week before Christmas 1950. That was a memorial Christmas.
I have a list of the 27th fighter escort wing members.
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Subject: RE-UNION ?
Cloyd E. (Duke) Greer wrote on December 18, 1999
DeceasedCity and State: MESA AZ
Unit: 4015TH ORG. MAINTAINCE SQD
Service or Relationship: Air Force
Comments: I came to Berstrom from Kearney,Nebraska as a member of the 524th in 1949,I was later transfered to the 4015th maintanence sqd as an a/c mechanic. This group was made up as I remember of personel from the 3 squadrons, 522nd 523rd and 524th.I knew many of the guys from each unit.
We went over seas on a baby carrier named the USS Bairoco.I beleive the 1st F 84 Thunder Jet combat mission was flown on Dec 7th 1950. I recently donated to the Air Force Museum a book all about the 27th Fghtr Wing.
Keywords: I had 2 nicknames,Bob and Duke
630th Light Equipment Company Out Of Fort Campbell Kentucky This Outfit Built Inji airfield, Rt.17 C119 air strip south of Chunchon. Any info would be appreciated.
My nickname is Hal
Subject: 27TH SUPPLY SQUADRON
Bobby Wolfe wrote on December 17, 1999
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City and State: ENNIS TX
Unit: 27TH FIGHTER ESCORT WING
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: I was in the 27th Supply Squadron in Korea, stationed at Tageau,Korea. Worked on the flight line mixing Napalm at night for the next day missions. There are still a lot of the 27th living in Austin, Texas. I would like to hear from anyone from the 27th Supply Squadron.
Keywords: 27th Fighter-Escort Wing flew the first F-84's into battle in Korea.
Subject: TOMMY HELTON - FATHER FLEW F-84'S
Tommy Craig Helton wrote on November 15, 1999
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City and State: HOUSTON TX
Unit:
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Comments: 27th Fighter Escort Wing 524th Fighter Escort Squadron He flew F-84 Thunderjet
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Subject: LOCATIONS