363rd Reconnaissance Technical Squadron

Air Force BBS

Legacy Messages - 1995-1999

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Anna Kovac wrote on January 7, 2024

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City and State: LITTLE RIVER SC

Unit: AF

Service or Relationship: 1950-1954

Comments: I'm trying to find out any info or anyone who may have served with my dad Harry Stout. He was in Korea 1950-1952. His discharge papers from Shaw AFB state 363d Supply Squadron. Thank you, Anna Kovac

Keywords: Harry Stout

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Jack Morris wrote on September 6, 2022

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City and State:

Unit: 363 RTS AND 67TH RTS

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Comments: I have a photo in .pdf showing the airmen and several officers in loose formation in front of the barracks waiting for the train to arrive. Many faces are clear for recognition. I have identified four and have them marked in the photo. They include me, Jim Welk in the helmet, Tom Botelho, and Charles Veltsos. Harris Fuller from Florida took the photo. The picture was taken in July 1950 an hour or so before the train arrived. I will be pleased to display it on this website and will send it to all by email. I was just released from the hospital for a shoulder operation and I'm not wearing my arm sling.

Keywords: Langley, Fuller, Welk, Botelho, Veltsos, Morris, departure, train, Korea, war

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Ron House wrote on November 22, 2015

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City and State: WINSTON-SALEM NC

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: My brother Russell J. House was with the Marine unit that secured Kimpo AB in Sep. 1950. He was a 75 mm operator. During the heat to secure the base he was killed on Sep.28.
He was awarded the the Navy Cross.for his heroic action. details are noted in a book written
by Bill Sloan called The Darkest Summer.

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Jack Morris wrote on August 10, 2013

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City and State:

Unit: 363 RTS - 67 RTS

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: The passing of Leon James (Jim) Welk

Jim was first assigned to Lowry AFB in Colorado where he studied
aerial print making and camera work in 1948. He was then
assigned
to Langley Field in Virginia and to the 363rd Recon Tech Squadron
as a A/2c working at various tasks in the photo lab. He went
with
the 363rd when it was trained across the United States headed for
Japan and the Korean War on the SS Nelson M. Walker. In August,
1950, he went with his lab team from Fukuoka, Japan, to Taegu
where he excelled in producing aerial prints for General
Macarthur's planning for the landing at Inchon. When Seoul had
been recaptured and the airfield at Kimpo returned to friendly
forces, Jim went with his lab squadron to Kimpo again within
several miles of the front lines and was there when the 363rd RTS
was name-changed to 67th RTS. Jim earned his A/1c while in the
battle zone and he returned to the United States on the SS J.C.
Breckenridge. Jim served 15 months in the Far East with 13
months
on the ground in South Korea. He was honorably discharged in
1952
after 4 years of service to country.

Jim had many friends and I was one of them. I was with him at
Lowry, at Langley, on the train, on the troop ships, at Taegu and
Kimpo, and I know his family and his wife. I am proud to say no
finer man ever walked this earth.


Jim was surrounded by his family as he quietly passed into the
loving arms of Jesus on October 22, 2012 in Washington state.

Jack Morris

Keywords: Jim, James, Leon, Welk, Walker, Breckenridge, Taegu, Kimpo,
Fukuoka,363, 67,

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Joe Musone wrote on August 26, 2004

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City and State:

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments:

Keywords: I was with the 45th Tac Recon. Sqd from Nov. 1953 to June 1954. In a tent with 5 other guys -Woody, Hal, 1st Sgt at one time, a supply sgt., can't remember all the names. We had a plate on the door of our tent that said Kimpo Immate Asylmn.would ejoy hearing from anyone that remembers me. Joe Musone

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Jack Morris wrote on August 26, 2004

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City and State: LOOMIS CA

Unit: 363RD AND 67TH RECON TECH SQDN

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: A Canadian citizen serving in the USAF at Taegu during the winter of 1950 went into our burning photo lab and durectly saved the life of Cpl William Sponheimer. I am searching for this hero's name and his current location as well as the location of Willie. Please help!

Note: This Canadian was recommended for the Soldier's medal by our 1st Sgt James Balint - he did not receive it.

Jack Morris
(Korea 1950-52)

Keywords: William (Willie) Sponheimer, Cpl

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Ronald Regula wrote on September 30, 2003

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Service or Relationship: Interested Person

Comments: Got to this site by looking for photo processing groups from U.S.A.F. during the 70's and 80's .If you know of any e-mail me please.

Keywords: PPIF

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James (Jim) Grimm wrote on June 15, 2003

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City and State: EUSTIS FL

Unit: 6TH PHOTO TECH/548THRTS

Service or Relationship: -

Comments: Bldg 206 at Yokota was where the 6th Photo/548th/67th photo lab,photo intelligence, and other types of imagery production and evaluation units were located.I arrived in February 1947 and departed in January 1952. My second tour was from January 1954 to January 1957, assigned to the photo lab on both occasions.My third tour was for five years in the 45TRS at Misawa AB, Japan,with many TDYs to other countries, assisting foreign nationals in advanced concepts of photo processing and reproduction techniques.My third tour ended in June 1963, and after that, I got into the spy satellite business until I retired from the Air Force in September 1972.There is a 6th Photo/548thRTS reunion that takes place every two years in different locations in the USA. Anybody who is interested please let me know and I will get you in touch with the reunion planner.

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Wilburn Swain wrote on March 27, 2003

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City and State: NORTH LAS VEGAS NV

Unit: 162ND TAC REC SQ

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: I was a young Air Force Buck Sergeant stationed at Langley Field, on my second enlistment, when the Korean War started in 1950. We went by train all the way across the U.S. to Camp Stoneman in California. We went by ship from Fort Mason to Yokahoma, Japan. From there we went by train to Itizuki AFB in Japan. We flew our night Photo missions fron Itizuki over korea until about August 1950. Then we moved over to Teagu and remained there until it was cleared for us to move the unit up to Kimpo. The 162nd Tac recon Sq was part of the 363rd Tac Recon Wing until it was reorganized into the 67th Tac recon wing. The 162 tac Recon became the 12 tac recon sq.
Many of us returned home around Feb 1952 as replacements arrived. I retired from the Air Force in 1966 as a M/Sgt after 22 years.

My information is that the 12 Tac was deactivated in later years. I noted in this webb site that Reunions have been held at various places across the country in years past. Can anyone tell me when the next reunion will be held

Keywords: Willie 0 B 26 Aircraft

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Jack Regan wrote on March 16, 2003

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City and State:

Unit: USAF SECURITY POLICE 366TH

Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran

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Yujiro Yoshizato wrote on October 29, 2002

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City and State: CA

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Interested Person

Comments: My college instructor(Mr.Takayuki Hamada) looking for (Mrs.) Georgre H. Fisher. Mr.hamada helped Mrs.Fisher's kyusyu trip 1951. He want to see Mrs.Fisher and her family again.If anyone konw about Mrs. Fisher please contact me.
My email address is y_yoshi_20@yahoo.co.jp

yujiro yoshizato
10-29-2002

Keywords: Mt,Aso Kyusyu Japan

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Donald Cooper wrote on September 20, 2002

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City and State: BANGOR ME

Unit: 548TH RECON TECH SQ

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: Was in 548th RTS at Yokota AB from '54 - '56, in Photo Lab and in Operations. Check out my web site at: http://www.geocities.com/whatsupdon2001/.
My site features Yokota AB with lots of pix.

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Charlie Wilson wrote on June 30, 2002

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City and State: LUTHERSVILLE GA

Unit: 548TH RTS, YOKOTA AFB JAPAN

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: I was in the photomappimg section of the 548th Recon Tech Squadron from Nov 1951 through Feb 1954. I am in charge of the reunion next Sept 17-21, 2002, in Savannah, GA. Anyone interested in coming email me with your address and I'll send you our newsletter..............Charlie

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Benson B. (Ben) Hardy wrote on June 24, 2002

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City and State: SANTEE CA

Unit: 67TH RECON TECH SQDN

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: While stationed at Yokota Air Base, Japan, the 548th was not attached to a Wing. It was attached directly to FEAF HQ in Tokyo. The squadron was based at Yokota AB for logistical support.

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Benson B. (Ben) Hardy wrote on June 24, 2002

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City and State: SANTEE CA

Unit: 67TH RECON TECH SQDN

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: Though I did not arrive in the 67th Recon Tech Sqdn until May 1951, I do have some knowledge about the 67th Tactical Reconnaissance Wing. It was formed 25 February 1951 using the 363rd (after changing it's name) as the nuceleus of the Wing as it was being formed at Taegu AB (K-2)
under the command of Colonel Karl "Pop" Polifka.
In August 1951 the Wing moved to Kimpo AB (K-14) and at this time the Wing was able to bring all supporting units together at one installation.

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Murray Gay wrote on June 21, 2001

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City and State: BARTOW FL

Unit: 363 RECCE.TECH SQ.

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: Any body out there remember me??

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Raymond W. (Ray) Wentworth wrote on March 17, 2001

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City and State: PORT RICHEY FL

Unit: 363RD -67TH TACH RECON

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: USAF Photo Units Korea July 1950 Nov. 1951

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Donald W. (Duck) Eliason wrote on January 4, 2001

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City and State: CHESTERTOWN MD

Unit: 45TH TAC. RECON. SQD.

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: I was with 363rd at Langley when I got orders to go to Camp Stoeman in early July 1950, as a camera repairman. I was shipped to Itazuki Air Base to Gun camera lab. Within two or three weeks ,lo and behold I heard 363rd was in a compound in Fukaoka. Later i was transfered to Komaki , and the 45th Sgd. We
shipped to K-2 in Dec. 50 and later the 363rd arrived. I met alot of ol'e buddies. Eventually I think it became the 67th Rec. Tac, Sqd.I could be mistaken y ou know I'm getting older. In any event let me know.

Keywords: " Duck"

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Clifton Ralph wrote on February 13, 2000

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Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: Need to know AF Wing to which 548th Recon Tech Sq was attached. I was attached to this sq. during 1951-52.

Keywords: Yokota AFB Japan Searching for info on 548th Recon Tech sq

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