345th Bombardment Squadron

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Melissa Bersamina wrote on March 4, 2021

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City and State: ELK GROVE CA

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Comments: My Grandfather John L. McRae, was in Korea with Myron "Smokey" Sestak. I found out the other day, from my Mother, about Myron. My Mom said that they were pretty close friends. My Grandpa was not on rotation to fly that day, when Myron and the crew took off. My Grandpa notified Myron's family and I believe brought him home to his family. I know it must have weighed heavily on my Grandfather. He rarely talked about his service and what went on. He did talk to my Mom about Myron though. Grandpa John passed from Cancer, quite a few years ago. My heart is broken for Myron's family and for all of the other heroes lost and their families. If anyone has any information about my Grandfather, it would be greatly appreciated. I miss him tremendously and would be able to pass the information on, to my young son, when he is older.

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Joyce Smith wrote on February 16, 2021

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City and State: SALINA KS

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Service or Relationship: Family member

Comments: My uncle Warren L Hildebrandt was a crew member on this flight. He. Was buried on my 1st birthday and never had the pleasure of meeting him. If anyone remembers him I would love to have you email me. God bless all of you and thank you for your service and sacrifices to keep us safe and our country free.

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George Martin wrote on September 18, 2016

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City and State: MYRTLE BEACH SC

Unit: 345TH BOMB SQ

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: I was a Crew Chief of a B-29 shot down on that mission. I believe this was my aircraft. I did not personally know the crew as they were not my normal crew.
I understood that all were lost, but I noticed two were rescued.

Keywords: My aircraft had the name 34 and a bottle painted on the fuselage , the bottle representing 5th.

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George Martin wrote on September 18, 2016

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City and State: MYRTLE BEACH SC

Unit: 345TH BOMB SQ

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: I was a Crew Chief of a B-29 shot down on that mission. I believe this was my aircraft. I did not personally know the crew as they were not my normal crew.
I understood that all were lost, but I noticed two were rescued.

Keywords: My aircraft had the name 34 and a bottle painted on the fuselage , the bottle representing 5th.

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Karla Dotson wrote on December 26, 2014

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City and State: SMITHVILLE AR

Unit: 345TH

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I saw a couple of inquires regarding Maurice Sheehy. If it is the same Sheehy, my father, George Turner, was his tail gunner in Korea. I also noticed Jess Richey's name and I am sadden to share he is no longer with us. Would love to hear from anyone who may have known these men.

Keywords: FireBall, Woody WoodPecker, Jess Richey, 2281, Maurice Sheehy, Van White, George Turner

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Herbert C. (Herb) Harper wrote on May 23, 2014

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Unit: 345TH BOMB SQ.

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: All

I have just learned of the possible re activation of the 345th at Dyess AFB with B1-B bombers

Herb Harper, Historian, 98th Vets Assoc.

Keywords: 345th Bomb Squadron

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Dean Allan wrote on February 2, 2014

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City and State: MAPLETON UT

Unit: 98TH BW 345TH BS

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: syds

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Richard Ingram wrote on August 20, 2013

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City and State: ALBUQUERQUE NM

Unit: 608TH AC AND W SQ DET.2

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: I saw B-29 crash into the Yellow Sea one night when I was guarding our water
supply. some rat poison had been stolen from the mess hut. At first I thought it
was a B-26 until it got closer and I realized it was a B-29. I don't remember the
exact date but I think it was late52 or early 53. I understand the A C was a Major
and the last one to bail out The next morning a cap washed up on the beach with
the word Whiskey on it. Does anyone out there remember the incident? Was the
plane named Whiskey?

Keywords: Whiskey

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Mitchell Padgham wrote on May 3, 2013

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City and State: SAN RAFAEL CA

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Service or Relationship: Other

Comments: Does anyone have a phone number or e-mail for Georgann Mantor-
Jordan who posted interest in any correspondence related to
Philip W. Mantor who's information I've pasted below? I have a
Purple Heart medal that I purchased in the UK that is inscribed
Philip W. Mantor and it has the oak leaves in the ribbon which
indicate that the fellow would have received the medal twice
and would have been Air Force. Anyway, if so drop me an e-mail
at

MANTOR PHILIP W
Svc NUM: A10600597 E5 ,LONDON ENG Cas DATE: 10/14/51
98th Bomb Wing   345th Bomb   TDY Fairchild A   Korea

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Jefff Brown wrote on August 26, 2012

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City and State: SPOKANE WA

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Was wondering if there are more pic's of Miss Spokane? One of
my
uncles gave the owner of Skyway Cafe a pic of his dad with the
bomber behind him with his fellow troops. I've Google'ed for
more
info. Found one pic and this site. I'm mostly wanting to know what
happened to the plane or where it is now?

Keywords: Miss Spokane, Skyway Cafe

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Christopher Sheehy wrote on December 5, 2011

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City and State: BROOKLYN NY

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Just saw a post about people looking for Maurice Sheehy a while back. I
am his grandson and was curious if the person looking is still around.

-Chris

Keywords: Maurice Sheehy, miss minooky

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Allyn Lee JR. wrote on November 23, 2010

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City and State: RIVERSIDE CA

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: i couldnt find tommy brown. iv been looking for him for quit some time. i figured that since i have brown skin that he mmay be related to me. its cold out here and i need shelter and food. pageing william akana. b6000 hornet

bob flaval

Keywords: old bob

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Herbert C. (Herb) Harper wrote on July 1, 2010

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City and State: GEORGETOWN TN

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Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: Since 44-62042, "Vicious Roomer" the aircraft, was not lost. I do not have the crew loading list.

May I suggest that you request your message be posted in our quarterly news letter 'THE PYRAMIDIERS" The Editor's name and address is:

Dolores Haritos, Editor
5 Elmbrook Road
Bedford, MA 01730-1810

Also; You are welcome to post the message on our WEB Site on the "FORUM" page www.pyramidiers.com.

Herb Harper

Keywords: 345th Bomb Sq. Yokota, Japan

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William Akana wrote on June 30, 2010

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Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran

Comments: Mr. Harper, thanks for checking. I have asked if perhaps "Tommy Brown" was a nickname for Mr. DeWick's friend, but he is not sure. If "DeWick" was listed as a crewmember on any aircraft, then "Tommy Brown" or whatever was his real name was on the same crew. DeWick is good at describing how he crawled to Tommy's gunner station and held Tommy as he lay dying, so I'm sure he was KIA.

To further confuse things, come to find out, both tried to enlist in the Navy while underage and were then kicked out. Then, while still underage, they enlisted in the Air Force instead and may have given false names to the recruiter. Mr. DeWick has never used a computer in his life but his daughter promises to get him to this website so he can read the posts here.

It's best he dictates to his daughter exactly what to post here. Thanks again for your help to our veterans and our nation.

William Akana

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Herbert C. (Herb) Harper wrote on June 28, 2010

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City and State: GEORGETOWN TN

Unit: 345TH BOMB SQ.

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: Searching my archives, I do not find Tommy Brown's name as a casuelty in the 345th Bomb Sq. during the Korean conflict.

I do find an incident involving B-29 S/N 44-62042 "Visious Roomer" in which this aircraft experienced an engine fire. five of the crew bailed out before the fire was extinguished and the aircraft returned to Yokota. of the five that bailed out, only one survived. Tommy Brown's name was not on the loading list.

Searching the Korean War data base of casuelties, also I cannot locate Tommy Brown as a KIA.

Herb Harper

Keywords: 98th Bomb Wing Historian

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William Akana wrote on June 28, 2010

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City and State:

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Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran

Comments: I'm posting on behalf of the daughter of Walter Floyd DeWick. Mr. DeWick's is looking for the final resting place of his childhood friend and fellow crewmember who died in his arms during a combat mission over Korea in early 1952. I have checked the registries of national cemeteries with no luck. Here is the info he provided:

345th Bomb Sqdn, name of plane: Vicious Rumors (B-29) based in Japan, Crewmember's name: Tommy Brown, killed by shrapnel from enemy fighter attack during bombing mission over Korea early part of 1952. Hometown for both Brown and DeWick is Los Angeles where they both enlisted, both were gunners on the B-29 at the time of the attack.

If anyone has any idea where Brown might have been interred it would be appreciated. Thank you for any help and thank you for your service.

William Akana, LtCol, USMC (ret)

Keywords: Vicious Rumors, Walter Floyd DeWick, Tommy Brown,

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Herbert C. (Herb) Harper wrote on June 26, 2010

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City and State: GEORGETOWN TN

Unit: 345TH BOMB SQ.

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: Coleen;

I do not know of any B-29s of the 345th Bomb Sq. crashing after the 1953 cease fire. I do not find Howard L DeBoers anywhere in my files of rhe 345th Bomb Sq.

Perhaps if you could give me the serial number of the B-29 OR any other crew member's names, I can help.

Herb Harper, 98th Vets. Historian

Keywords: 345th B-29s

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Colleen Standley wrote on June 23, 2010

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City and State: PACIFICA CA

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: He was the young husband of the even younger Shirley Standley DeBoers, wife. Shirley is my Auntie.

Keywords: USAF
Sophus Larsen
December 17, 1953
crashed

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Herbert C. (Herb) Harper wrote on May 1, 2010

Deceased

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City and State: GEORGETOWN TN

Unit: 345TH BOMB SQ.

Service or Relationship: Other

Comments: Suzanne:

I have sent you a personal message.

Regarding your Grand Pa:

Perhaps if you could give us a bit more information, we could help.

What time frame was Paul in the 345th? What was his duty assignment? If he was an air crew member, can you give us his aircraft Name OR Serial number?

We invite you to attend our annual reunion at Savannah, GA. in September. You just might be able to talk with someone who knew Paul.

Herb Harper, Historian 98th Vets. Association. WEB Site www.pyramidiers.com

Keywords: Pyramidiers

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Suzanne Ribish wrote on April 30, 2010

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Comments: Hi, my Grandpa passed away recently, this was his unit: 345th Bombardment Squadron, 98th Bombardment Wing

If anyone has old pictures or stories about my Grnadpa, I would really like to hear them! Thanks!

Keywords: 345th Bombardment Squadron, 98th Bombardment Wing

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Lee Corbin wrote on January 13, 2010

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Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: Searching for any members from the following 345th Bomb Squadron crew from 1952:

A/C: James O'Connor
Bombadier: Art Griffin
Co-Pilot: Sophus E. Larsen
Navigator: Al Shaughness
Radar: George Pavian or Panian
CFC: John Lenning
Rt. Gunner: Dick Davis
Left Gunner: Harry Tornetta
Tail Gunner: Larry Hanvey
Radio: Harry Gary
Engineer: Erwin Opel

Also:
Pilot F. H. Wininger ("Curley")
Engineer J. A. Zakris ("Little Heap")
Radioman W. C. Charles ("Sir Charles")

Keywords: "Short Time Only"

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Dean Allan wrote on November 24, 2009

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City and State: MAPLETON UT

Unit: 345TH BOMB SQUADRON, 98TH AIR FORCE

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments:

Keywords: Our aircraft name was Police Action #295. We flew 28 missions over North Korea from April to October 1952. WE crashed landed at a fighter base in southern Japan on our 9th mission, which destroyed our aircraft and hurt three of our crew members. We were assigned a new Aircraft Commander (Lt. Kinnard)who flew the remainder of our missions with us. Our crew was recommended for the Distinguished Flying Cross because of our accuracy and complete distruction of an enmey target in North Kores. The award was never given to the crew. we were subject to heavy flak [from 88s]and Mig 15 fighters on most every mission.

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Herbert C. (Herb) Harper wrote on June 22, 2009

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City and State: GEORGETOWN TN

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Service or Relationship: Other

Comments: Jeremy:

I was in the 345th Bomb Sq. at Yokota from August 1950 to Aug8ust 1952. I was flight line armament NCOIC and DID get to know some of the crews, however not very well. "FIRE BALL", S/N 44-62281 was first assigned to the 345th about 1947-48 and flew with the 98th to Okinawa in 1948 and to Sculthorp, England in 1949. it deployed to Yokota in 1950 and survived 2 years of combat. I do not know how many missions it flew, however it returned to the U.S. in 1952 and was dropped from inventory as surplus in Feb 1957.

I do not find anything in my files on the Holm's crew. Please know that my history of the 98th is FAR from complete. It is evident that FIRE BALL had several different crews. As a matter of fact, I flew with one of its crew about 1949 and have the FIRE BALL logo on my A-2 Leather jacket.

If you go to the A.F. Locator page on my WEB www.pyramidiers.com You will find addresses to write for OFFICIAL documents.

Sorry I could not be more help

Herb Harper, Historian, 98th Vets. Assoc.

Keywords: 345th Bomb Sq. Yokota

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Jeremy Holm wrote on June 19, 2009

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City and State: KELSO WA

Unit: CREW 2281, 345TH BOMB SQ, 98TH BOMB WG

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Looking For information on my late Grandfather's Crew. From pictures that we have found and information from stuff that he had. We know that it was Crew #2281, B-29 nose art was Fire Ball and he was stationed at Yokota AFB in Japan. My father and family would like more information for he did not speak of it very often and if he did it was only of one or two missions. Thank You for your help on this.

Keywords: Fire Ball, Fireball, Franklin N Holm, Frank, Holm, Frank W. Bovet, Bovet, James G Comfort, James, Comfort, William J Dickson, William, Dickson, William R Slocum, Solcum, Shirley R Brandt, Shirley, Brandt, Henry J Vance, Henry, Vance, Carl C Schmidt, Carl, Schmidt, Howard McIntyre, Howard, McIntyre, Marvin E Hammond, Marvin, Hammond, John L Bean, John, Bean, Adeline Franzel, Adeline, Franzel

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Herbert C. (Herb) Harper wrote on January 3, 2009

Deceased

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City and State: GEORGETOWN TN

Unit: 345TH BOMB SQ., 98TH BOMB GP.

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: Russ:

Can you give us just a bit more info? Whose crew was he on? When was he in the 345th? What was his home address or State? any thing more might help us to locate Mr. Villa

Herb Harper, 98th Vets Historian

Keywords: 345th Flight Line Armament NCOIC

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Russ Browning wrote on December 31, 2008

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Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran

Comments: Alfredo went by the nick name of Pancho, was the left gunner He was my best friend and have looked for him for over 10 years but no luck.

Russ

Keywords: B-29

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James B. (Bernie) Lorenz wrote on July 6, 2008

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City and State: MT. EPHRAIM NJ

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: Casualty list by Unit (345th Bomb Sq) or Name (Rainey, Samuel H.)
I see no mention of the four crewmen lost on 28 Mar 52. Zellars, Rainey, Knott and McManus. Zellars and Knott bocies recovered, Rainey and McManus never found and declared dead 22 Apr 52.

Keywords: B-29A 44-62042 "Vicious Roomer"

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James Peck JR. wrote on October 25, 2006

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City and State: WETUMKA OK

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I have been trying to find someone who knew my dad back durring the Korean War or back in WW2 when he flew on B-25's out of the south pacific. Any photos would be very much appreciated. More than you know.

Keywords: Bombadier on B-29 shot down on/or about 11/18/1952

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Denny Pitts wrote on September 26, 2006

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City and State: OSCODA MI

Unit: 345TH.BOMB SQ. 98TH. BOMB WING

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: DO WE HAVE ANY OF THE CREWS STILL OUT THERE THAT REMBER THAT NIGHT? WE WERE THE THE LEAD CREW FROM YOKOTA. IT WAS A BAD NIGHT. WE WERE STACKED AT 50 FT. AND THE B-29 IN FRONT OF US GOT A DIRECT HIT. AFTER BOMBS AWAY WE TOOK A RIGHT TURN ACROSS THE RIVER INTO MANCURIA,CAME BACK UP THE OTHER SIDE TO TRY TO DRAW THE FLAK FROM THE B-29s COMING INTO DROP.PICKED A LOT OF FLAK DAMAGE.WE TURNED BACK SOUTH. WE MADE IT TO A PLACE CALLED K-8. OR KIMPO. I HAVE LOCATED ONE CREW MEMBER. HIS NAME IS DICK ILER.

Keywords: AIRCRAFT B-29 SER.#9668

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Herbert C. (Herb) Harper wrote on September 8, 2006

Deceased

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City and State: GEORGETOWN TN

Unit: 345TH B.S., 98TH B.G.

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: There is a Photo of T.A. Taylor and his crew beside Wolf Pack in Volume II of our History "FORCE FOR FREEDOM, Legacy of the 98th.

There is at least one crew member on our association master roster.

I was an Armament Technician in the 345th from March 1949 to August 1952 and remember flying on 44-86340, but do not remember which crew was flying it at the time , June 1951.

Herb Harper, Former historian 98th Vets Assoc.

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Hal Taylor wrote on September 7, 2006

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Comments: I am looking for any information regarding my late Uncle's service in the Korean War. From the photo's in my possession it appears he was A/C on the "Wolf Pack" for at least 38 missions. I have records of his WWII service in the Royal Air Corps. and Army Air Corp., but was not aware of his apparent Korean War Service.

Any information or leads would be most appreciated. (And I am well aware that my uncle was a "contrarian", so the truth will not hurt.)

Hal Taylor

Keywords: 345 BS, B 29 Ser # 44-86340, "Wolf Pack" A/C 1st Lt Thomas A. Taylor

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Justin Christman wrote on August 21, 2006

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City and State: DENVER CO

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I am looking for anyone who knows my Grandpa William MacTaggart. He was shot down and became a pow on ay 7 1951. He is the last survivor of the plane he was on as a radar man. I am going to his Pow renunion this weekend in California. He was interned in Camp 2. Thanks for any and all information. Justin

Keywords: 98th Bomb Wing
Shot down May 7th 1951
Tail # 44-86371

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Herbert C. (Herb) Harper wrote on February 15, 2006

Deceased

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City and State: GEORGETOWN TN

Unit: 98TH BOMB WING

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: Jerry French, I don't see your name on our membership roster.

See our WEB Site (www.pyramidiers.com), all pages for good stuff on the 98th.

You are welcome to post your message on our "message exchange"

Herb Harper, Former NCOIC, Flight Line Armament, 345th Bomb Sq., Yokota, Japan

Keywords: 345th Bomb Sq. B-29s 1949-1952

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Gerald (Jerry) French wrote on February 7, 2006

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City and State: DOUGLASS TX

Unit: 345TH BOMB SQDN; 98TH BOMB GP.

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: Forgot to give my address to the previous message---So here goes: Jerry French; P.O. Box 236; Douglass, Tx.; 75943. (Phone : 1-(936) 564-7547)----E-Mail: jerryfrench@direcway.com-----Write, Call, or E-Mail----Hope to hear from anybody. (Age 81)

Keywords: Aircraft: "The Frying Pan"

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Gerald (Jerry) French wrote on February 7, 2006

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City and State: DOUGLASS TX

Unit: 345TH SQDN; 98TH BOMB GP.

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments:

Keywords: Was Flt. Enginner on Lt. Col. Fry's crew, ("The Frying Pan") 35 missions. (He was Sqdn C.O.)---Plane later renamed "The Sieve" after 47 holes at the Chosen Reservoir. Vet of WW II, Korea, and Vietnem. Retired Major, USAF.----Would like to hear from any of my old or new buddies. --- "Jerry" French"

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Gene Martin wrote on October 2, 2005

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City and State: LONGVIEW TX

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Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: I am the owner of Greggton Antique Mall in Longview, Tx. I am a collector of Military artifacts offering items for sale as well as maintaining a Military Museum. I have aquired a silk scarf measuring 30"x30".
The top of the scarf reads: 345th Bomb Squadron.
Directly below is an Eagle with wings spread dropping a bomb. Below the eagle is all the names of the crew indicating position on the plane and their rank. At the bottom is a picture of a B/29 with the letter H on the tail section. It has the 15th Air Force insignia on each side of the scarf as well as a large green, yellow and red dragon on each side. It is in excellent condition. Just thought someone might be interested in purchasing it. Check out my website www.geocities.com/gdanmartin

Keywords: Looking for the following B-29 Crew members:
A/c W.F. Sawyer, Capt.
P B.A. Swingle, lst. Lt.
N B.T.Hesselrode, 2nd. Lt.
B J.K. Peck, 1st, Lt.
V/O A.R. Winchester, 1st. Lt.
F/E H.N Tiller,T/Sgt
RO J.H. Porter, A/2c
CFC L.D. Hill A/2c
LG R. Thompson A/1c
RG W.H. Whitman A/1c
TG R.J. McLoughlin A/2c

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Don Hallock wrote on August 27, 2005

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City and State: PORT ORCHARD WA

Unit: 98TH BOMB GP 345TH BOMB SQ -1951

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments:

Keywords: I am looking for members of Capt Charlson's crew. We flew Miss Yankee Doodle (46-2106) and The Reluctant Dragon 46-2253 38 missions over Korea between May and December 1951. 98th Bomb Gp - 345th Bomb Sq.

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Mike Winner wrote on August 26, 2005

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City and State:

Unit: 98THE BG, 345TH BS

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: Looking for Arlysis Peterson and a crew member with the last name Reagan. Assigned to Yokota AFB from Nov. 52 through March 53 flying B-29 S/N 44-69909, "Old Grandma." All other air crew members have been located and survivors would like to fine the last two.

Keywords: 44-69909 B-29 98th Bomb Group 345the Bomb Squad Yokota

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Richard Hawes JR. wrote on August 8, 2005

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City and State: LYNNWOOD WA

Unit: 3/12 CAVALRY

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: I would greatly appreciate hearing from anyone who either knew, knew of or heard anything about my uncle, Richard E. Hawes. His family misses him deeply, and any remembrances, anecdotes or information concerning Dick's life or death again would be deeply appreciated. Call me directly at (206) 618-7861 anytime, day or night. Thanks.

Keywords: Richard Elliott Hawes
345th Bomb Sqdn 98th Bomb Wing
Lost May 7, 1951

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Shannon Bankhead wrote on July 31, 2005

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City and State: SYRACUSE UT

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments:

Keywords: Updated info

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Shannon Bankhead wrote on July 31, 2005

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Comments:

Keywords: I am looking for anyone with any kind of information on Dewey L Chapman who was killed May 7 1951. Any info on him would be helpful. There is a chance he is my biological grandfather. He was from El Monte Ca and that's where my mother was adopted. All we know is her father was killed before she was born, in the Korean war. Please help if you can. Thank you for all the info on this site!

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Herbert C. (Herb) Harper wrote on May 26, 2005

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City and State: GEORGETOWN TN

Unit: 345TH BOMB SQ. 98TH BOMB GP

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: Harold: I was in the 345th at Yokota from Aug. 1950 to Aug. 1952 as NCOIC Flight Line Armament. I do not remember 44-69909, however my data on it indicates it flew out of Okinawa from 1950 to 1952 then it was assigned to the 98th. This tells me that the 200 missions you report were not ALL with the 98th, but included both tours.It could have been the 19 BG or 307th in Okinawa. My records do not specify. The last time I saw 44-86339 (Dinah Might) was at Smokey Hill AFB, KS in 1953.
My records show 44-69909 was dropped from inventory as surplus in Feb. 1957

Our association sec/ treas,Ken Laninga was in the 345th at Yokota when the fighting ended. He was on John Murray's crew. He and John will be at our reunion in October at Las Vegas.

We invite you to join us, perhaps some of your crew will be there.

Herb Harper

Keywords: Dyna Mite 44 69909, Dinah-Might 44-86339

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Harold Watson wrote on May 24, 2005

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City and State: FLORENCE OR

Unit: 345TH BOMB SQDN, 98TH BOMB GROUP

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: My B-29, flying out of Yokota A.F.B. Japan was the subject of an article appearing in the Pacific Edition of the Stars and Stripes for her 200th mission over Korea. She finalized her career with 208, reportedly the most of any B-29 during the Korean conflict. Althogh she carried the name, Dyna Mite II, for the article with picture, she was renamed "Grandma". I would be interested in contacting anyone who remembered her. I was at Yokata from November 1952 until September 1953 with Ralph Logan as my Crew Chief.

Keywords: B-29 tail number 44 69909

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Jesse L. Richey wrote on May 15, 2005

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City and State: LACEY WA

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Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

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Jesse L. Richey wrote on May 14, 2005

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City and State: LACEY WA

Unit: RETIRED

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: I review the guestbook listing two or three times a day
in order to help people find parents,grand-parents or
friends that flew B-29s during the Korean war.Now that I can't find the listings I don't have much reason to go there.

Keywords: B-29 flight engineer 98th bomb group 345th bomb sqdn.

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Herbert C. (Herb) Harper wrote on January 28, 2005

Deceased

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City and State: GEORGETOWN TN

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: To Joe Maloney:

Go to our WEB Site www.pyramidiers.com. There you will be able to post your message and find a lot of info on the 98th. We welcome you as a member of our association. Perhaps you will meet some one who knew your father at our reunion

Herb Harper, Former Historian 98th Vets Assoc.

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Joe Maloney wrote on January 26, 2005

Email Update Needed

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City and State: HOWELL NJ

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Please..I need help in finding information, crew members, nose paint, records, pictures, ANYTHING of my father, Lawrence J. Maloney from Newark, NJ. Larry was enlisted, stationed at Yokota AB, Japan from November 1952 to June 1953. Possibly gunner or tailgunner on B-29. Previous station was Fairchild AFB, WA. He went on to RAF Station, Sculthorpe, England from July 1955 to July 1958 as a B-45 tailgunner. Any and all help would be loved. By the way, thank you to all you Veterans for your sacrifices !

Keywords: Yokota AB

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Don Hallock wrote on January 21, 2005

Email Update Needed

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City and State: HENDERSON NV

Unit: 98TH -345TH SQ.

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: I'm looking for members of Capt Herbert A. charlsons B-29 crew. Crew 11 during Combat Crew Training at Randolph AFB - January to April 1951. 98th Bomb Group, 345th Bomb Sq. May - December 1951. 40 missions over Korea.
Capt. Charlson WW-11 Sipan
2/Lt Cyrocki
Capt. Erdmann WW-11 POW
1/Lt Fiker
1/Lt Masse
T/Sgt Wenz
Sgt Kalthaler
S/Sgt Wilson
Sgt Hallock
Sgt Oswald
Sgt Schievers

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Lyle Davidson wrote on October 21, 2004

Email Update Needed

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City and State: SAN DIEGO CA

Unit: 345TH BS

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: I have several photographs taken on the airstrip at Yokota, in Fussa, Tokyo, Fuji, etc. Some color, some b and w. Many people shown whose names I no longer remember. If you send me an email address, I'll send you as many pictures as your bandwidth can stand, most of them 100kb.

Lyle Davidson PHREDD@COX.NET

Keywords: Yokota AFB; Ground crew, Instrument mechanic; TDY
from Fairchild AFB (Spokane) 1952 - 1953

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Kelly Bennett wrote on July 15, 2004

Email Update Needed

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City and State: CHAPMANVILLE WV

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I am looking for any information on Bill Whitman. Bill is my mother's first cousin. We still live near Bill's hometown in West Virginia. Our family is just curious about any information on his life, personality or anything. If you could help and know any information, please email me at kellyannbennett@yahoo.com.

God bless and thank you!

Keywords: Bill and the rest of his crew were shipped in June of 1952 to Yokota Air Base in Japan and assigned to the 345th bomb squadron, 98th bomb wing.

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