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Legacy Messages - 1995-1999

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James McBride wrote on June 4, 2022

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City and State: MO

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Comments: My grandfather was Captain William Sidney Earns. I am looking for any and all unit photos of him as well as the crew to share. I have a considerable amount of documentation covering the interesting cicumstances and would love to connect and share with other unit family. Thank-you.

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Robert Dunlay wrote on October 13, 2016

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City and State: NORTH HIGHLANDS CA

Unit: B29 CREAM OF THE CROP

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: My Father was Central Control Gunner. He PCS's about 30 prior to Cream of the Crop being shot down. looking for any contacts from his Crew Roster. I have a few pictures of the plane an some of his crew

Keywords: He was called Stretch - He is 6 foot 6 inches

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Brandy Huggins wrote on February 22, 2016

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City and State: MENOMONIE WI

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Hi my grandfather is Donald Birch who was in the B29 Cream of the Crop. He is still alive today! If anyone has pics or articles or stories to share I would be interested. He was the navigator on this plane. I do not know what other planes he was in. My email is bzpeterson@gmail.com

Keywords: 30th bomb squad, cream of the crop

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Brandy Huggins wrote on February 22, 2016

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City and State: MENOMONIE WI

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Hi my grandfather is Donald Birch who was in the B29 Cream of the Crop. He is still alive today! If anyone has pics or articles or stories to share I would be interested. He was the navigator on this plane. I do not know what other planes he was in. My email is bzpeterson@gmail.com

Keywords: 30th bomb squad, cream of the crop

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Jack O. Gilliland JR. wrote on June 13, 2011

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City and State: LOUISVILLE KY

Unit: IAM A VETERAN OF THE VIETNAM ERA

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: I RESPECT ALL N UNIFORM AND ALL WHO SERVED .PLEASE SHOW YOUR FLAG AT HOME FOR ALL THE TROOOPS

Keywords: MY UNCLE W.G. GILLILAND WAS A S/SGT IN THE ARMY AIR FORCE SERVED IN W.W.2 GOT SHOT DOWN DURNNG A MISSION HIS FULLL NAME IS WILLILAM G GILLILAND HE WAS FROM EL CENTRO,CA. NEED INFORMATION ON HIM AND HIS CREW,, IAM A VETERNA OF THE VIETNAM ERA AND SO WAS MY LITTLE BROTHER,WE BOTH MADE IT HOME.PLEASE HELP THANK YOU VERY MUCH.JAC O. GILLILAND JR 

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Geoffrey Still wrote on June 9, 2011

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Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: Hi my great grandfather died 1992, but he saved 12 guys in the korean war. These men were in his bomber were:Jack Bennett, Donald Birch, William Burleson, Micheal Collins, William Cook, Richard Davis, Floyd Hanback, Jack Piranien, Frank Price, John Walkup, and Charles Word. if anyone knows who this is please contact me this is very important. my Great grandfather is currently in atlington national cemetary. please I beg of you please contact me if you know anything.

Keywords: crew members:Jack Bennett, Donald Birch, William Burleson, Micheal Collins, William Cook, Richard Davis, Floyd Hanback, Jack Piranien, Frank Price, John Walkup, and Charles Word 

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John Thrash wrote on April 3, 2011

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Comments: My step-father, Bernie Klotz was in the Korean War as part of a B29 crew. A few years ago I able to get in contact with another crew member from his plane and he sent me a complete list of all their missions, date, target and results. I was looking over the lists and he call one of the missions a golf ball mission and later on there was an entry that said the golf ball truce talks end today. Does anyone know what golf ball mission means. He also listed some of the missions as ECM missions.

Keywords: B29

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James (Jim) Reid wrote on April 28, 2008

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City and State: BATTLEBORO NC

Unit: 30TH BOMB SQ. 19TH BOMB GROUP

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: Crewmembers that I can remember:
A/C Capt. William (Bill) Covington
C/P Lt. Paul Kelly
Nav Lt. Sid Snyder
Bombardier Capt.(don't remember)
FltEng. S/Sgt. Dick Allen
Radio Op A/1c James Reid
Gunner A/1c Paul Timmons
Gunner A/1c Ray Musso
Gunner A/1c Danny Rearson (Tail Gunner)
Gunner A/1c (Can't remember)
Would like to communicate with any that may read this article.

Keywords: B-29 Crewmembers Of Capt. William Covington

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Clayton Robson wrote on March 22, 2008

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City and State: VIDA OR

Unit: 19TH BOMB WING, 30TH BOMB SQUADRON

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: I was a 2nd Lt.Navigator on Lt.Col.Brown's B-29 crew and Sq. Supply Officer in 1953-54. Lt.Col.Jones was Sq.Commander.

I would like to contact anybody else there at that time.

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Fred Martin wrote on August 5, 2007

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City and State: BUXTON ME

Unit: N/A

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My father served as ground crew on Miss Jackie The Rebel prior to loss of the aircraft. Any photos or other information about the plane and crew would be of interest.

Keywords: Miss Jackie The Rebel, 19BG/30SQDN, 30 SQDN

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Don Meyer wrote on August 1, 2007

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City and State: SPANISH LAKE MO

Unit: 30TH BOMB SQDN. 19TH BOMB WING ,20TH A.F.

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: I was ther thru the whole wartime and in KOREA when SYNGHMAN RHEE RELEASED ALL OF THE N.K. prisoners

Keywords: 4 A BREAST B29

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Dave Hall wrote on May 13, 2006

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Comments: Looking for any information, I recently aquired a "Zippo" lighter, with the engraving, "19th Bomb Group crew of the month September 1952" on the reverse side, it has "Korean war", can anyone tell me more about this? Anyone have recoreds of which plane the crew was from? Any info would be great!!

Keywords: 19th Bomb group, September 1952

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John Snyder JR. wrote on August 14, 2005

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City and State: SKIDMORE TX

Unit: 19TH BOMBARDMENT GROUP

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: I am the wife of John Snyder, He was a left gunner on a B-29, stationed at Kadena AFB, Okinawa from Nov.1952 to Mar. 1953 was wounded and sent to a hospital at Hawaii.
WE would like to hear from anyone that remembers him, He Didn't have time to make many friends as he was there only 4 months. I believe his Group Commander was Col. Harvey Dorsey. A buddy (Vittulo-sp) was killed in the same mission he was on.
My husband does not talk abour the Korean War and maybe someone that remembers him will get in contact with him and share something in common betweem them.

Keywords: 19th Bombarment Group
30th Bombardment Squadron

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Levi Ramsey wrote on August 6, 2005

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City and State: BLAIRSVILLE GA

Unit: 19 BOMB GROUP, 30TH BOMB SQ.

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: If any of you guys see this please get in touch

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John Thrash wrote on April 3, 2005

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City and State: ARLINGTON HTS IL

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I forgot to include my step-father's name in my previous post about pictures of Korea. His name was Bernie Klotz and he was from Chicago IL

Keywords: 30th Bomb sq

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John Thrash wrote on April 3, 2005

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City and State: ARLINGTON HTS IL

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Comments: My step-father served in Korea with the 30th Bomb sq. After he passed away a couple of years ago, we discovered pictures and slides we had never seen before. Among the pictures was pictures of B29's nose art, pictures of some B29's in flight and some pictures of B29's on the ground. We also found pictures of him on leave possibly in Japan. I have slides of the following B29 nose art, "Top Mark", Fujigmo, and Dragon Lady. I think my mother has pictures of the nose art of "Bub, Miss NC, Cream of the Crop, Lucifer, Bluetail fly and also "Dragon Lady". I will be glad to share these pictures with others.

Keywords: 30th Bomb Sq Pictures

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Jessica Koceja wrote on February 8, 2005

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Keywords: I would like to see if I can find any of my grandfather's comrades. His name was Lyle Bordeaux and he was in the 19th Bmb Wg, squadron 30th Bmb Sq. It was shot down over the yellow sea, all were rescused, although my grandfather was injured. The others on the plane roster are Jack Bennett, Donald Birch, William Burleson, Micheal Collins, William Cook, Richard Davis, Floyd Hanback, Jack Piranien, Frank Price, John Walkup, and Charles Word. If anyone can help me...please email me

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Karen Vigneault wrote on January 25, 2005

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City and State: SAN DIEGO CA

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Our family is from the Santa Ysabel reservation. My great uncle was named Augustine Quevas he was a Sgt, Air Corps, 30th Bomb Squadron, 19th Bomb Group (Heavy) who perished on the Hell ship called Shinyo Maru. He is listed as MIA as of the date of the sinking, September 7, 1944.

He is listed on the Tablets of the Missing in Manila National Cemetery. His home state was California. He was captured on Bataan and endured the Bataan Death March, taken to Cabanatuan then on various slave details including the Davao POW Camp. He was en route from Davao to Manila when his ship was torpedoed by an American submarine (uss paddle) and sank.

Keywords: Augustine Quevas , 30th bomb squardon , 19th bomb group , Shinyo Maru , Bataan Death March , cabanatuan , Davao , Native American , American Indian ,

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Jack Selby wrote on December 29, 2004

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City and State: PORT WILLIAM OH

Unit: VAW-124 BEAR ACES

Service or Relationship: -

Comments: on the 19th bomb wing side of the lighter it says InAlis VinciMUS

Keywords: lighter update

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Jack Selby wrote on December 29, 2004

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City and State: PORT WILLIAM OH

Unit: VAW-124 BEAR ACES

Service or Relationship: Interested Person

Comments: The lighter I found is similar to a zippo but made by prince. It says super lighter on the bottom (Prince underlined) MFG.Y.R.C.@CO.PT.234754
On one side it has, 19th bomb wing above it is a bird gripping a braided piece of rope,i think,it has a sheild,two small stars on top and two bigger stars on bottom,and a sword with wings attached to the sword.
The other side is as follows; a circle with a skull/lightning bolt from the eye,looks to be a wing on top of the head, also it looks like a stick figure of a man on top of skull, triangle on left side of skull and another triangle under skull. It is in working condition.
Anyone interested please contact me at the listed e-mail addy jackdselby@yahoo.com

Keywords: I found a lighter that is made by prince.....

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Robert Perigo wrote on October 21, 2003

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City and State: WOODY CREEK CO

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Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: Would like info regarding members of my dad's crews
B-29 from Nov 1950 to May 1951. Some of his pilots
were (last names all I have) Mellon,Gauch, Sproul,
Lockett, Bartol,and Hubbel. I am assisting Mr. Jack
McCawley in Pratt,Ks. with the B-29 All Veterans
Memorial which was dedicated may 2003. Please
contact me asap with any information to help this
project.

Keywords: B-29 #835 Dragon Lady and B-29 named B.U.B. 19th
Bomb Group 30th Bomb Sqdn. Kadena AFB

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Robert Perigo wrote on October 21, 2003

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City and State: WOODY CREEK CO

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Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: Looking for info and crew members from my dad's
various planes flown from Nov 1950 to April 1951 to
assist with B-29 All Veterans Memorial, Pratt,Ks. C.O.
Nov 1950 was a Col. Kelsay. Pilots from this time
period (last names all I have)
Gauch,Sproul,Lockett,Bartol,Hubbel,Mellon. Please
contact asap with any info or leads.

Keywords: B-29 #835 Dragon Lady and B-29 named B.U.B. 19th
Bomb Group 30th Bomb Sqdn. Kadena AFB

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Wayne A. Rodemeyer wrote on September 19, 2003

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City and State: VILLA PARK CA

Unit: 30TH BMB. SQDN

Service or Relationship: -

Comments: Crew Chief #3 engine with the inspection docks which later became the 19th Maintenance Group. Was there 11/51 to 6/53. Would like to find any other members of the dock: John Moreno, Hollis D. Phelps and Dick Reid.

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Wayne A. Rodemeyer wrote on September 19, 2003

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City and State: VILLA PARK CA

Unit: 30TH BMB. SQDN

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

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Scott Lewis wrote on September 10, 2003

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Unit: USS CARNEY DDG64

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I am looking for anyone who knew my Uncle. 1Lt. Wilbur eugene Lewis was on his last mission on June 10, 1952. His plane a B-29A was hit by a AAA near RR Bridge at Kwakson NK. If anyone knew my Uncle personally, please email to let me know as soon a s possible. He was with the 19th Bmb Wing, and the 30th Bmb Squadron.

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Beth Kershner wrote on December 29, 2002

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Unit: 307 BOMB SQUADRON

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Looking for buddies of my dad. His name is Robert E. Lee and was on Okinawa Jun-Dec 1952 as a gunner on a B-29.

Anyone that remembers him and would email would be appreciated. He was/is specifically looking for Everett Rowe (Roe ?) of Decatur Georgia.

Keywords: Everett Rowe, B-29 tail gunners, Jun - Dec 1952 Okinawa

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Jacob Ralph Livengood JR. wrote on December 19, 2002

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City and State: CHARLOTTE NC

Unit: 30TH BOMB SQ. 19TH BOMB GROUP

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: I believe the Lyle Patterson referred to was on the Larry Messenger crew (I was the navigator)and the date was April 12,1951. I would like to contact him myself along with our pilot Larry Messenger and any other crew members.James Rogers,Karl Urban,Elbert Davis,Arthur Confer,Simon Kauffman,Francis Regan,Clifford Jerue, Thomas Davidson.
On Ross Joslyn looking for crew, I can't help but would like to know if you were in the 28th Squadron and crashed at Kimpo on April 12,1951

Keywords: Navigator

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James Burns wrote on February 27, 2002

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City and State: MANHATTAN BEACH CA

Unit: 30TH BOMB SQ, 19TH BOMB GROUP

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: June 1950 May 1952

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Arthur E. (Art) Lajeunesse SR. wrote on October 11, 2001

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City and State: LATHAM NY

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Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea

Comments: I am looking to make contact with family or freinds of SSG John F. Flaherty. I can be reached at the email address or phone number listed.

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Rene Pochop wrote on September 8, 2001

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Comments: Searching for any of this crew that is still alive. Flew in Okinawa from May 53-Nov 53. Also, looking for a Daly (roomate of my father's, or a Jim Wilkinson). Have many photos and information......

Rene Pochop (daughter)

Keywords: 30th Bomb Sqdn, 19th Bomb Group.Oholendt, Goldberg, Milton, McGuinnes, Classen, Campanella, Fagon, Stumpp,Lane,O'Neil, Robinson- #2224 crew (My Assan Dragon III)

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Jason Uson wrote on August 4, 2001

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Comments: My Grandfather is Dennis C.Ratts, CMSgT. He spent 27 years in the Air Force and retired in 1968? I know he was in WW II and The Korean War. I am seeking information about him. IIf anyone knew him...please contact me. He is living in Texas.
thank you

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Jim Frank wrote on January 22, 2001

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City and State: KISSIMMEE FL

Unit: 30TH BOMB SQ - 19TH BOMB GP

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: Retired after 28+yrs service in 1970 as Cmsgt. Would like to hear from any one serving at Kadena during time frame noted above. Knew a lot of people overthere.

Keywords: WWII - member 38th Bmb Grp - 71st Bomb Sq (B25s)
Korea: Crew member 30th Bomb Sq - 19th Bomb Grp Mar51-Dec51

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John A. Richardson wrote on November 19, 2000

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City and State: SKOWHEGAN ME

Unit: 1,3,3,MARINES

Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran

Comments: I am looking to contact next of kin,of Westervelt Stagg MIA 6/10/52

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Bob Sauvageau wrote on September 16, 2000

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City and State: SOUTH DENNIS MA

Unit: 30TH B0MB SQDN, 19TH BOMB GROUP

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: A Paul Kass and myself designed the sqdn patch for the 30th sqdn in 1953, to replace the old keystone cop patch. the one that we came up with had a scull and wing with lighning comeing out of the eye socket. I lost the one that I had, If anyone knows where I can get one, I'll gladly purchase it, or have some made up from it. Four Of A Kind (9999) crew chief. Bob Sauvageau....

Keywords: sqdn patch.

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Lee Harrington wrote on July 19, 2000

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City and State: SALEM MA

Unit: 30TH BOMB SQUADRON

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: I would like to hear from anybody from the 30th during 52-53. Lt. Col. Ralph James C.O. Major Grifendorf Operations Mr. Wood Maintenance - Orderly room persons

First Lieut. Lee Harrington

Keywords: Adjuntant, 30th bomb squadron, September 1952 - October 1953, Kadpna

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Ray Warnes wrote on May 26, 2000

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City and State: MOORELAND IN

Unit: 30TH SQUADRON 1950-1952

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: 30TH SQUADRON 1950-1952

Keywords: Aircraft #272 Bluetail Fly ground crew.

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Ernie Johnson wrote on May 9, 2000

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Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: I was asst. crew chief on B-47 A.C. 512269 30th.
Bomb squad. Would like to hear from anyone stationed there from 1957- 1961.

Keywords: 30th Bomb Squad

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George Edward (Red) Reder II wrote on March 1, 2000

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City and State: SAN ANTONIO TX

Unit: HQ 19TH BOMB GP (M), APO 239-1 SFC

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: Also, I am searching for photo archives of the group and squadron shields, the group SEMPER PARATUS and the tale emblems of the 28th, 30th, and 93rd. Would appreciate any leads in this direction. May all my comrades have a most memorable time in their lives, this 50th Commemoration, and PEACE. lIVE LONG AND PROSPER.

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Dave Eales wrote on December 13, 1999

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City and State: LEAMINGTON SPA

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Service or Relationship: Interested Person

Comments: Looking for photo's, stories, personalities associated with this aircraft or the Tarzon bombing campaign of 1950-51. Any material will be dealt with with respect.

Keywords: "Lucifer", B-29 Tarzon bomber s/n44-27846

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Robert L. Sauvageau wrote on April 1, 1999

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City and State: SOUTH DENNIS MA

Unit: 30TH BONB SQDN 19TH BOMB GROUP

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Comments: I was the crew chief of 469999 , Col Ralph Jones was the pilot in command, also he was the sqdn commander. that was in 1952 and 53.

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John Baggaley wrote on April 1, 1999

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Unit: 19TH BOMB GP. 30TH SQN

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Comments: 19TH BOMB GP. 30TH SQN

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Garnard Pepper wrote on November 20, 1998

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City and State: TEMPE AZ

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Comments: Father Garnard L Jones Lt USAF 307 Bomb Wing,372nd bomb squad. Navigator B-29's, flew from Okinawa. Crew Lt Lewis Mcintre, Lt William Snyder, Capt B Mullins(?), Lt John Gooding Msgt William Jenkins, Cpl Robert Basset, Cpl William Given, SgtBruec Joyner, Cpl Clyde House, SSgt George W. Shiplee.

I am interested in hearing from anyone who knew or knew of my father or this crew. I know little of Him and would like to hear more..
Sincerely,
Garnard L (Jones III) Pepper

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