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Tammy Lee Smith-Haselden wrote on March 10, 2014

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City and State: ROCHESTER MN

Unit: 1234B PILOT BOMB LT OFFICER 343RD BOMBARDMENT SQUA

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: My father lives with me, have few pictures from cockpits, so on from the Korean War. When went to get his records, they told me they were all destroyed. However then went after things he did after he left the military, also still had his dog tags. Today got records back showing this as part of his service during the 7 years he served. He also received medals from what it showed. National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and AFR 35-50. Tried to research some what per some of the things written on notes of this document like OSI Secret and even AFR 35-50 .... not much out there, really leads so Codes of Conduct other well government makes clear they do not discuss. Dad is now 80, he has never received anything as a Veteran, when tried to file here as said they pretended like oh who, prove it. Happy to say many that are still alive can if they ever had need to provide them as they transferred in life. In my father case in 1966 he went to work for a airbase, have the ID card even, there another file of dads military service was recorded, the one sent to me. Makes me happy to see they finally found him. Hope other veterans well that served with him. Dad says he plans on living tell 105, yes this is what he states, also loves to state it is better then the alternative. Guess we shall see. Try to get other pictures uploaded on my FaceBook ... but be totally interested in learning more about this war, and the pictures of the men that is in my fathers scrap book. ~ sincerely Tammy Lee (Calvin's daughter)

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Ben Gurley wrote on July 28, 2012

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City and State: N/A N/

Unit: 5TH AIR FORCE

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: HELLO MY FATHER WAS STATIONED AT YOKOTA JAPAN DURRING
THE KOREAN WAR BETWEEN 1951-1952 I WAS WOUNDERING IF
ANYONE IS OUT THERE FROM MY FATHERS FLIGHT CREW STILL
ALIVE OR FAMILY OF THERE. AND IF THEY KNOW ANY STILL
STATIONED THERE STILL .MY DAD IS TURNING 84 IN DEC. AND
I WOULD LIKE TO BUY A CUP OR SHIRT ,ECT. WITH THE AIR
BASE HE WAS STATIONED DURING THE KOREAN WAR.I WOULD
LIKE TO GIVE AS A GIFT ON HIS BIRTHDAY 5TH AIR
FORCE, 98TH BOMBER WING, 343 BOMBER SQUARD OUT OF
YOKOTA,JAPAN AIR FORCE BASE B-29 BOMBER ( ALL SHOOK )
PLEASE EMAIL ME

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David L. Cook SR. wrote on August 25, 2011

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City and State: LAKESIDE CA

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My father-law was the tail gunner on the widow II. I am looking for some good pictures of the plane to get a tatoo of the plane . Him and my step dad where broth in the air force. They both where station in Korean War. But I don't know if they where at the same base. So I wanted the picture to show and remember how much I miss them Both. My real Dad was a marine and already have one on my right arm. Thank so much for the help that you mite be able to give me and most of all THANKS for the service you all have given DAVID L.COOK Sr.

Keywords: T.D.Y. Widow II  

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Kevin Doyle wrote on July 15, 2011

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments:

Keywords: I'm looking for a "Bud" Doyle, not sure if Bud is his nickname or given name. I think he was a U.S. fighter pilot in the Korean War, but I have no idea which branch (Air Force?).
Any help would be very appreciated.
Thanks! 

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Ronald J. Costello wrote on December 20, 2010

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City and State: KINGSTON NY

Unit: 343 BOMB SQD

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: You can now order diary of a tailgunner at Amazon.com
Barnes and Noble. Or through myself at 1115 Dalewood St Kingston, NY. E-mail Louroncoz@msn.com

Keywords: All Shook 4080

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Herbert C. (Herb) Harper wrote on August 27, 2010

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City and State: GEORGETOWN TN

Unit: 345TH BOMB SQ.

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: Ronald:

Yoy are welcome to post your message on our 98th WEB Site www.pyramidiers.com

Herb Harper, Historian

Keywords: 98th Bomb Group

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Ronald J. Costello wrote on August 24, 2010

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City and State: KINGSTON NY

Unit: 343 BOMB SQUADREON, YAKOTA AB JAPAN

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: Diary of a tailgunner a short book written by myself has been released. If interested in purchhasing a copy. Go to authorehouse.com bookstore. iT is about my 27 missions over Kores . Short and concise.

Keywords: ICHI BON

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George L. Voltz wrote on January 14, 2010

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City and State: IN

Unit: 343RD BOMB SQUADRON

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: Does anyone remember or have a picture of the sign in the maintenance dock that is in the heading of this post? I have the picture somewhere, but cannot locate.

Thanks

Keywords: B29 44 2103

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Herbert C. (Herb) Harper wrote on January 7, 2010

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City and State: GEORGETOWN TN

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Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: George:

I have BACK COPIES of membership rosters into the 70s. If you wish, Email your crew members nanes to BOMBGRP98@aol.com and I will search for any of your crew's addresses.

Welcom to THE Pyramidiers.

Herb Harper.

Keywords: Yokota 343rd B-29 Crew.

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George L. Voltz wrote on January 7, 2010

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City and State: IN

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Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: I found my crew's original orders assigning us to the 98th Bomb Wg M Fairchild AFB, Wash and placing us on TDY for an Indef. pd to **********. Orders were dated 6 November 1951.

I also found orders assigning as duty as Wg Lead Crew, dated 19 April 1952.

I do have a list of my crewmembers, but do not know if it is proper to list them here.

As to membership, yes I did join last night.

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Herbert C. (Herb) Harper wrote on January 7, 2010

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City and State: GEORGETOWN TN

Unit: 345TH BOMB SQ.

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: George:

Yes; There are a few of us still around.

I don't see your name on our ASSOCIATION Roster.

We would like to invite you to join us.

We hold an annual reunion, publish a quarterly news letter and maintain a roster of some 1,200 members.

Check ALL pages of our WEB Site for good information on the 98th Veterans Association. www.pyramidiers.com

Our Sec/ Treas. was ECM operator in the 345th.

Herb Harper, 98th Vets.Historian

any questions

Keywords: Yokota, Japan

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George L. Voltz wrote on January 6, 2010

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City and State: IN

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: Served from 1 June, 1950 until 1 Sept 1970.
Duty stations included Lackland, Keesler, Randolph, Forbes, Yokota, Biggs, Malstrom, KI Sawyer, Bunker Hill/Grissom.

Currently mostly retired, but still work a few hours a week for one of my sons in the parts department of his car dealership.

Keywords: B-29 44 2103, Radio/ECM
B-50, Radio/ECM
B-36, Radio/ECM
KC-97, IFRS--Boomer
KC-135, IFRS--Boomer

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Tim Cheney wrote on September 19, 2009

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City and State: IBSTOCK

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Service or Relationship: Other

Comments: I was pleased to see the patches of the 343rd BS on the flying suits of a 917th Wing B-52H crew at this year's Battle of Britain air show at RAF Leuchars in FiFe (near to St. Andrews).

Welcome back.

Keywords: RAF Leuchars - Scotland.

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Herbert C. (Herb) Harper wrote on April 28, 2009

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City and State: GEORGETOWN TN

Unit: 98TH BOMB GROUP

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: Jeff:

Thanks for the information. We are awaiting OFFICIAL notification so that we can make the anouncement in our quarterly news letter

You may contact me if I can be of help.

Herb Harper, Historian 98th Bomb Group Vets. Assoc.

Keywords: 343rd Bomb Sq.

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Jeff Stogsdill wrote on April 23, 2009

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Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: I don't know how many of you know yet, but the 343d Bomb Squadron is being reactivated as an B-52H associate AF reserve squadron. We would really appreciate getting in touch with some of you former flyers or children of.

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Glen Hudder wrote on March 30, 2009

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City and State:

Unit: 98TH BOMB WING (I AM SON OF CREW MEMBER)

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My father recently passed away (Feb. 2009). I have several brand new copies of his book, "The Brush of Angel Wings" in which he details the 27 combat missions as a navigator on a B-29 "lead crew" of the 98th Bomb Wing. I am dispersing them for $15.00 which will include shipping charges. Please let me know if you are interested in a copy of his book.

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Herbert C. (Herb) Harper wrote on January 8, 2009

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City and State: GEORGETOWN TN

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Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: Miss Tampa X Aka TDY Widow S/N 44-86335. There is a photo of this B-29 aircraft and crew in Volume II of the 98th Official History "FORCE FOR FREEDOM,Legacy of the 98th"

These books are now out of print and Turner Publishing,is SOLD OUT. However there are a few copies available from the 98th Veterans Historian. See ordering details on their WEB www.pyramidiers.com

Herb Harper.

Keywords: Miss Tampa X AKA TDY WIDOW

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Jim Cook wrote on January 8, 2009

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City and State: OSCODA MI

Unit: 820TH REDHORSE, VIETNAM 1966-1968

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My father, Warren G. Cook, was the pilot of Miss Tampa X during the Korean War. The plane flew 144 missions, a record among b-29s flying from his base. He also flew 36 missions over Germany in B-24s, and went on to fly B-47s and B-52s, retiring in 1966 after 24 years of service. He was awarded the Distinguised Flying Cross with Oak Leaf Cluster and the Air Medal with 4 clusters. He died in 1994. We miss him.

Keywords: B-29 Miss Tampa X 9formerly TDY Widow)

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Ronald J. Costello wrote on December 1, 2008

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City and State: KINGSTON NY

Unit: 343 BOMB SQUADREON, YAKOTA AB JAPAN

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: I am writing a small book, approximately 100 pages about my Korean Mission while at Yokota Air Base in Japan. Looking for photographs that I can place in this book of anything around Yakoto.

PICTURES of Tokyo, fusa, Tachicowa etc. Would appriciate it.And any pictures on base of planes etc.
Will give recognition of the photos to the person,

Keywords: All Shook , Yokota Air Base 1951-1952

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Herbert C. (Herb) Harper wrote on November 28, 2008

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City and State: GEORGETOWN TN

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Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: Mr. Jim Fulmer

APE SHIP 44-86330

Jim: we have an active association.WEB www.pyramidiers.com We publish a quarterly news letter, hold an annual reunion and maintain a roster of over 1,200 members. I don't see your name on the active roster. We welcome you to join us see our WEB "membership page" for details. our next reunion will be in Albuquerque,NM

I was NCOIC, 345th Flight line Armament, at Yokota from August 1950 to August 1952.

If I can help more, I will try.

Herb Harper, historian, Email BOMBGRP98@aol.com

Keywords: Pyramidiers, 98th Vets Assoc.

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Jim Fulmer wrote on November 27, 2008

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City and State: ID

Unit: 343RD

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: I joined the Air Force November 1, 1950... Boot Camp at Lacland AFB,
TX... Gunnary school in CO and El Paso, TX... Crew training in Randolph
Field, TX... Yokota AFB December 1951 - July 1952... Finished tour in
Tuscon, AZ... I am interested in hearing from crew members and/or their
families.

Keywords: Ape Ship II

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John Ciburk wrote on October 12, 2008

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City and State: ROCKFORD IL

Unit: 343 BOMB SQUADRON, 98TH BOMB GROUP

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: I JOINED THE US ARMY IN MAY, 1946 FOR AN 18 MONTH HITCH OF DUTY. WHEN FILING OUT PERSONNEL INFO FORMS I MENTIONED I MADE MODEL AIRPLANES AS A KID SO I WAS ASSIGNED TO THE ARMY AIR CORPS AND WENT TO LACKLAND IN SAN ANTONIO FOR BASIC TRAINING. I WAS DISCHARGED FROM THE ARMY AT THE END OF 1947 AND RE-ENLISTED THE NEXT DAY FOR THREE YEARS, LATER HARRY TRUMAN EXTNDED THAT FOR A YEAR WHEN KOREA STARTED. SOME TIME BETWEEN THE TIME I RE-ENLISTED IN THE ARMY IN 1947 AND MY discharge in 1951 I BECAME A MEMBER OF THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE. I NEVER EVEN GOT A SET OF BLUES.OVER ALL IT WAS A GOOD FIVE AND A HALF YEARS I SAW MORE OF THE WORLD THAN I WOULD HAVE SEEN, FOUGHT FOR MY COUNTRY PROUDLY IN A NASTY WAR THAT KILLED TO MANY SERVICE PEOPLE AND ONLY NOW IS STARTING TO BE APPRECIATED BY THE PEOPLE OF AMERICA. GOD BLESS AMERICA

Keywords: WAS ASSIGNED TO SPOKANE AAF BASE WHEN IT REOPENED IN 1947AS A B-29 MECHANIC, IN 1949 WENT TO FLIGHT ENG. SCHOOL AT CHANUTE FIELD IN IL.REGULAR AIRCRAFT CPM,,AMDER WAS CA[T/ ASCJERFE;D. ONE GOOD FRIEND WAS CFC GUNNER FRED SCHUBERT. wHEN KOREA STARTED FLEW 44 COMBAT BOMBING MISSIONS OVER N. KOREA. ON ONE MISSION WE HAD TWO ENGINES CATCH ON FIRE OVER JAPAN AND HAD TO BAIL OUT INTO DENSE CLOUD COVER. I RETURNED TO THE STATES WITH MH FATHER DYING. I WAS EVENTUALLY DISCHARGED FROM LAKE CHARLES AFB IN LA. I RETURNED TO M HOME IN ST. LOUIS, MO. , WENT TO ST. LOUIS UNIVERSITY, MARRIED, HAD FIVE CHILDREN AND MOVED TO ROCKFORD, IL WHERE I LIVE TODAY.

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Herbert C. (Herb) Harper wrote on January 1, 2008

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City and State: GEORGETOWN TN

Unit: 354TH BOMB SQ. 98TH BOMB GROUP

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: Mike:

First, I invite you to visit our official Web Site www.pyramidiers.com. Visit ALL pages, especially the suggested reading page, where you will find the tital of a book written by the navigator of Heart's Desire II. Title of the book is "The Brush Of Angel Wings" by Vernon Hudder.

Also we invite you to join our association as an ASSOCIATE member. We publish a quarterly news letter, hold an annual reunion (this year Cincinnati) and maintain a master roster of over 1,200 members.

Im sure the association can locate a photo of Heart's Desire II for one of it's members. Visit the "Membership" page for details.

Herb Harper, Former Historian, 98th Vets Assoc. Email BOMBGRP98@aol.com

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Mike Hendee wrote on December 30, 2007

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City and State: WASHINGTON DC

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Other

Comments: Looking for any information or crewmembers/family of crewmembers of Hearts Desire II. My Father W. Buell Hendee Jr. was the CFC.

Specifically, I'm trying to see if there are any prints of the aircraft or nose-art in existance. i would love to present such a gift, along with information about his old crew for his birthday!

thanks so much

Keywords: Hearts Desire II, Hendee, Hudder

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Ernet Rucker wrote on December 24, 2007

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City and State: PORT GIBSON MS

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My father, Emmett Rucker, was an aircraft commander in the 343rd in Korean (37 missions from Yokota). He served until his death in Viet Nam in 1968 as A/C in C-123 Ranch Hands. I have a few photos of aircraft on the line in Yokota, showing various crew member names and "side art". Will be happy to provide copies (electronic) to all who are interested.

Mery Christmas,

Ernest C. Rucker
AGCS, USN (Ret)

Keywords: 343rd Bobbardment Sqdn, Rapid Rabbit, Ace in the Hole, Haulin Ass, B-20 #2103, B-29 #1872, B-29 #1776,

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John J. Bindas JR. wrote on February 28, 2007

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City and State: HIGHLAND HEIGHTS OH

Unit: 98TH BOMB WING - 343 BOMB SQ.

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: "ME WORRY ?" B-29 Yakota Air Base, Sept 1952/ March 1953. Looking for the old crew members.

Keywords: "ME WORRY ?"

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Herbert C. (Herb) Harper wrote on October 23, 2006

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City and State: GEORGETOWN TN

Unit: 345TH BOMB SQ.

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: Larry:

Review ALL pages on our WEB Site www.pyramidiers.com There you will find a brief history of the 98th from 1942 to the present, as well as reunion news, membership details and other information. A few years ago Phil Jaworski and I, through the Association, produced a booklet of 98th B-29 nose art. Although out of print, there may still be a few copies availabe to new members.

So make plans to join us in Orlando Next week Oct 30-Nov. 4th and perhaps talk with individuals who knew or flew with your Dad.

Herb Harper, Former Historian 98th Vets Assoc.

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Larry LaCroix wrote on October 16, 2006

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City and State: ANCHORAGE AK

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments:

Keywords: Looking for more info on the 343RD Bomb Group, 98th Wing. Pictures would be nice of any of the B-29's, or just stories, my father was Cecil LaCroix and he was a flight engineer on the Alabama Sweetheart #2270 in 1952 during the korean war. He Passed away in Jan 2002, but i still love the history of his past units. Boy do i miss the old stories he used to tell.Thanks for any contacts or info.
Larry LaCroix

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Herbert C. (Herb) Harper wrote on June 12, 2006

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City and State: GEORGETOWN TN

Unit: 345TH BS, 98TH BG

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: Ronald Costello

I don't find your name on my master roster.

We welcome you to join our association, attend our annual reunions and receive our quarterly news letters. There you will be in direct contact with former 98th members from B,24s, B-29s, B-47s and up to the present 98th Range Wing now on active duty at Nellis AFB, Nv.

View our WEB at www.pyramidiers.com or you may contact me at BOMBGRP98H@aol.com

Herb harper, Former Historian.

Keywords: 98th Bomb Group/ Wing Veterans Association.

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Ronald J. Costello wrote on May 16, 2006

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City and State: KINGSTON NY

Unit: 343 BOMB SQUADREON, YAKOTA AB JAPAN

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: I am still looking for members of my crew stationed at Yakota Air Base 1952. Bill Brown was the Aircraft Commander. Would like to hear from anyone. Or anyone who knows the whearabouts of any of the crew members.

Keywords: #4080 All Shook Tail-Gunner

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Ronald J. Costello wrote on May 12, 2005

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City and State: KINGSTON NY

Unit: 343 BOMB SQUADREON, YAKOTA AB JAPAN

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: Was stationed at Yakota Air Base Japan 1951-1952, Was Tail Gunner on B-29 ALL SHOOK # 4080. Looking for information on any crew member. Captain Brown was the aircraft commander.

Keywords: ALL SHOOK 4080

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Herbert C. (Herb) Harper wrote on January 17, 2005

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City and State: GEORGETOWN TN

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: 44-62218 "SHINPAINAI" 343rd bomb Sq. survived the war and was salvaged at Davis monthan, AZ.

I do not find your name on my 98th Vets Membership roster. If interested check the membership page of our WEB www.pyramidiers.com

We would love to have you join.

Herb Harper.

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Louis Fish wrote on January 15, 2005

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City and State: SALT LAKE CITY UT

Unit: 343 RD B0MB SQDN

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: Would like to hear from anyone who had anything to do with ac 2218.at Yokota afb Japan.

Keywords: friends

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Herbert C. (Herb) Harper wrote on December 28, 2004

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City and State: GEORGETOWN TN

Unit: 345TH BS 1949-1952

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: B-29 "Dreamer" S/N 44-27341 343rd Bomb Sq. survived the Korean Conflict and was reclaimed at McClellan AFB, CA on 9-27-1954

Herb Harper, Former historian of the 98th Vets Association

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Mike Landziak wrote on December 26, 2004

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City and State: SACRAMENTO CA

Unit: 343RD BOMB SQDN 98TH BOMB WING

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I would like to know about anything you can tell me about my father or his crew. My father was S.S. Stanley Landziak. I think he flew on the "Dreamer" as a flight engineer. Any information will be greatly appreciated.

Keywords: "Dreamer" Stan Landziak

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Lyle Davidson wrote on November 20, 2004

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City and State: SAN DIEGO CA

Unit: 343RD SQUADRON

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: I have pictures taken around Yokota, Fussa, and Mt. Fuji. Will email them to anyone interested, no charge, no obligation. Pictures include 343rd squadron sign (slogan "Couldn't Care Less"), engine changes being performed, buildings around the base, Japanese fighters on display, C-124 on runway, Fussa train station, "climbing" Fuji, and a few of Tokyo.

Keywords: I was an instrument mechanic (TDY from Fairchild)in the 343rd from Dec 1952 to Sept 1953 (I inadvertantly posted this in the 345th site earlier).

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Cynthia (Cindy) LeBrun wrote on August 10, 2004

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Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: Capt. James Doyle Marshall. Looking for any information regarding my father, Capt. Marshall. If you served with him, please contact me. Thank you.

Keywords: Capt. James Doyle Marshall

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Warren Thompson wrote on July 15, 2004

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City and State:

Unit: HISTORIAN/WRITER

Service or Relationship: Interested Person

Comments: I would like to hear from anyone that was associated with the B-29 or RB-45 during the Korean War. I have had several books published and currently write for eight magazines. I am looking for stories and color slides to publish..
Thank you!
Warren Thompson

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Leo Bonenfant wrote on May 20, 2004

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City and State: COLUMBIA SC

Unit: 343BS 98TH BG

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

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Keith Davidson wrote on March 13, 2004

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City and State: COLUMBUS OH

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I am trying to piece together my fathers early service record in the USAF early 1950s. I kind of guestimated that he served with the 343BS, 987 Bomb group in the early 50's by a picture of him standing next to the group barracks sign in I think Yakota or Tachikawa.

He was TechSgt Sharp Davidson, he had something to do with radio and comm, and one of the two black men in a squadron picture, undated. My understanding is that he flew recon missions and he flew aboard RB-45's State Side and Split Vertcal. He spent time in the 60's with 91 SRW.

Thanks

Keywords: RB-45, 343 bomb squadron,98 bomb group, State Side, Split Vertical,Yokota, Tachikawa,91 SRW

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Cynthia (Cindy) LeBrun wrote on November 12, 2003

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City and State: PORTLAND OR

Unit: 343 BOMB SQUADRON?

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: Ms. Lile--I went to your e-mail and could't find you. We may have the same father. I would love to hear from you. Please respond, if you wish. C.M.L.

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Cynthia (Cindy) LeBrun wrote on November 12, 2003

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City and State: PORTLAND OR

Unit: 343 BOMB SQUADRON?

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: Looking for info on James Doyle Marshall, born in
Arkansas, stationed at end of WWII (1944-45)in Walla Walla, Washington, pilot--died in Korean war.
He is my father, have birth certificate.

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Richard Musa wrote on July 18, 2003

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City and State: UNION IL

Unit: 343RD SQDN 98TH BOMB GRP

Service or Relationship: -

Comments: Greetings: Looking for pictures of 343rd while at Kadena Air base year 1948 and at Sculthorpe Air base in England year 1949.

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Braxton Bradford wrote on June 14, 2003

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City and State: TAMPA FL

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Service or Relationship: Interested Person

Comments: greetings. looking for photos and info on earl kanop who shot down a mig 15 on 6/1/1951. thanks

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Ken McFarlane wrote on May 17, 2003

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City and State:

Unit: 343 BOMB SQUADRON, 98TH BOMB GROUP

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I'm looking to find pictures, information on the 98th Bomb Group stationed in Okinawa in 1948. I have a few pictures myself of my grandfather on top of a B-29 and loading 500 lb. bombs, but want to know more about his unit. E-mail me if know anything about this unit. Thanks.

Keywords: Julian R. Stout

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Eric Stephens wrote on January 5, 2003

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Looking for crew members or guys who know my father. James Stephens (Steve) radio operator B-29 the SNUGGLEBUNNY. I have tried to find members of his crew but no luck. Would like for him to see these guys again before it's time to go.

Thanks, Eric

Keywords: 98th bomb wing 343rd squadron B-29 the SNUGGLEBUNNY

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Kenneth Seal wrote on November 23, 2002

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City and State: GREEEN VALLEY AZ

Unit: 343RD BM SQ

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: On the night of 14Jul52 just before midnight I was flying as LG when the CFC and I were blinded for about an hour by an exploding very bright shell (Not regular flak) at 9 o'clock high. Of our 29 missions that happened just once. If your crew observed any very bright exploding shells at 30,000 feet, drop me an E-mail.

Tanks, then A/2c Ken Seal

Keywords: Flash Blindness

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David Lacy wrote on November 17, 2002

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Comments: Looking for pictures of my fathers aircraft from Kansas or Korea. Jim Lacy was gunner, Ronnie Graves was tail gunner, "Dutch" Adams was navigator, Don Manuel CFC, Hew Blaylock gunner(?), Pilot's last name was Duke.Please send any info you can. I've had a lot of people help me over the last few days. Really glad my father was with men of your caliber over there!
Thanks, David Alan Lacy, Elizabethton, Tennessee

Keywords: Any Time -Korea or Southern Belle -Kansas

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Darrell Golden wrote on August 8, 2002

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Comments: I am seeking correspondance with anyone who would have served with my father Charles Golden during the Korean War. I know he was assigned to the 343 prior to the war and I have "in country" photo's so I can only assume he remained with the 343 when they were sent from Spokane.

Keywords: 434 BS, B29, Golden

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Traci Robertson wrote on May 31, 2002

Email Update Needed

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City and State: BUCKNER KY

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Comments: I am hoping someone can help.Even if they are from the search party that woud help. Thanks

Keywords: I am trying to find someone that remembers a Walter C. Payton from Henry County Ky. He was in the Navy and also the Air force. I do not know wish was last. He was with a fleet of planes that were flying overEngland when this plane disappeared. No oil spill or wreckage was found. He was stationed in Mexico or New Mexico at the time. Someone please help us find anything. I have no serial # to go by. He was 46 at the time. He had two small children.Anything would be greatly appriciated.

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