370th Bombardment Squadron

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Legacy Messages - 1995-1999

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Arlie Fox wrote on June 14, 2016

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City and State: CANYON TX

Unit: 820TH RED HORSE SQ

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: My name is Arlie Fox and I've currently been wearing a P.O.W/M.I.A. bracelet in
remeberance of our brave men and women that gave their lives for our freedom. The
one I have been wearing for approximately 9 years is in remembrance of Capt. Fred
H. Garrison. I've never taken it off and don't plan on it until remains are found.
God Bless those who sacrificed the ultimate sacrifice!

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Erin Miller wrote on November 19, 2015

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Unit: 370TH BOMB SQDN

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Comments: My name is Erin Miller, and I am a recent graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Last fall, I began volunteering at the Wisconsin Veterans Museum and conducting interviews with local Vietnam veterans.

While I was been researching this, I came across the 37 servicemen from Wisconsin who are, or were previously, listed as missing in action from the Vietnam War. I tried to follow up on the accounts of several of the soldiers, including Colonel Robert Wilke, but was not able to find out much beyond federal reports. Honoring our veterans and soldiers is something I feel very strongly about and I was hoping to be able to do this for the Vietnam War MIAs. I've been working on a small book about these servicemen, and putting together short biographies about their lives before and during their service. To do this, I have been reaching out to friends, families, and others who served with these men.

Colonel Robert Wilke was a member of the 602nd Fighter Commando Squadron on January 17, 1968, when his aircraft was lost during a search and rescue mission. He has since been listed as missing in action. Before this, though, Colonel Wilke served with the 370th Bomb Squadron at MacDill AFB, Florida, from June 1950 to March 1951, during which time he flew combat missions during the Korean War. I was wondering if anyone might have known Colonel Wilke and would be willing to speak with me about him. If so, I would greatly appreciate your help.

Keywords: Robert Wilke, 370th Bomber Squadron, 1950-1951

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Jody Hansen wrote on November 9, 2015

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City and State: ESCONDIDO CA

Unit: 370TH BOMB SQUADRON

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Looking for anyone who can give me information about my father who served as an armorer in the 370th Bomb Squadron, 307th Bomb Group. I've seen a picture of him playing softball on the 307bg website. (page 6 of photos scanned October 07).

He was known for his pitching and singing. He passed long ago and I'm very interested in the squadron's operating bases and history. Would love to hear from anyone who could give me information regarding my Dad, Corporal Joseph Wendell Hansen, or his unit.

His discharge papers indicated that he flew on 7 missions as gunner.

Keywords: Joe, Wendell, Armorer, softball pitcher, personal friends.

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Layla Dow wrote on June 14, 2012

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City and State: PETAL MS

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I am looking for information about my uncle who passed away this week.
His name was Julius Edgar Smith. He was a pilot in Korea and flew an F-
86. I think he was a Col when he retired. How do I learn more about him?

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Andrew Fivecoat wrote on June 5, 2008

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Comments: I am trying to locate any crew members of family of members that served with my father. My father passed away on May 31, 2008 and I am trying to locate any further information regarding his time in the Air Force. After Okinawa, he went on to fly B36's at Beale and then B52's at Roswell and Minot prior to retiring in Florida in 1972. If you have any information or pictures my family and I would greatly appreciate it.

Sincerely,

Andrew Fivecoat,
a loving son

Keywords: Ernest E. Fivecoat, Radar Navigator Mid 1950's Okinawa

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Steve Penninger wrote on May 28, 2008

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Keywords: roger william penninger is my uncle

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Robert Stump wrote on April 24, 2008

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Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: I happened to purchase a part of this plane that was shot down over Korea B-29 44-70151 and I am making art displays featuring parts and pictures. It was a part replaced in 1949 and sent back for repair. I have all the original AF tags and numbers. I would like to know if there are any living survivors? As I would be happy to give him/them one of the displays.
Anyone else that would like info or pics of part and tags please email me.

Keywords: 370th Bomb Sqdn B-29 44-70151

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Tim O'Connor wrote on April 11, 2008

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Keywords: 307TH bw 370TH BS. Tail Gunner- LAST 3 ON TAIL 262. Crashed 1/27/53 K-13

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Curtis Bedsole wrote on February 1, 2007

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Unit: 307TH BOMB SQUADRON

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: I was maintenance crew chief on 151 in 1951.

These details of the aircraft's last flight were told to meby the CFC gunner after we both returned to MacDill AFB, FL in 1952.

151 was targeted by MIG fighters because it was the lead bomber of it's group. A large hole was blown in the wing and the plane began descending to the sea. Two enlisted members of the crew refused to bail out (one waist gunner and the flight engineer MSGT. Hamblin). The waist gunner froze in his seat and the others in the rear could not get him to jump. They then jumped from the open hatch at the rear bomb bay doors. Sgt Hamblin had often told me and others that he would never be able to bail out of an aircraft. The pilot and co-pilot decided to attempt to ditch the aircraft in the ocean in order to possibly save the two enlisted men's lives. I found one entry that stated that Captain Shields was awarded the Silver Star but have often wondered if their sacrifice was ever documented properly.

I am sending an email with a picture of 151, taken as it began it's descent from formation, attached. I would welcome any additional information anyone might have.

Keywords: "Black Tuesday" Raid on Namsi

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Bryan Dvorak wrote on October 10, 2005

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Comments: I am looking for any information that someone might have on Roger Penninger. I am unsure of his rank. All I know is that he was part of the 370th and went MIA somewhere over Korea. I am looking if any one knew him, his MOS, or what type of missions the 370th flew durring the Korean War.

Thank You in Advance
Bryan Dvorak

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Leo Langlois wrote on August 24, 2005

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City and State: LAWRENCE KS

Unit: 370BW, 370TH SQUADRON

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: As a spare gunner, I was trained as an ECM operator. Flew 13 ECM missions for different crews from March '52to Nov. '52. Were the crew minifest records kept for all crew and all missions? If so, how can I access them. Looking to connect with the person who trained me.
The American museum at Duxbridge near Cambridge England has a B29 in their collection. That aircraft flew out of Kadena about the time I was there. I want to know if that aircraft was one that I crewed on. If these manifests identify the B29 to the crew who flew it, its possible to make a connection to the B29 at Duxbridge.

Keywords: Kadena, ECM

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Mark Conrad wrote on August 7, 2005

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Comments: Photographs of Major Eichmann and some of his artifacts can be seen at:

www.donet.com/~mconrad/korea4.htm

His Cold war service is crosslinked from this page.

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Mark Conrad wrote on July 27, 2005

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Comments: Lt. (Later Major) Everett Merrill Eichmann's daughter donated her father's uniforms and other artifacts to my museum (he passed away Dec 28, 2004). I am looking for any information regarding his time in the 307BW/370BS. He was awarded a Distinguished Flying Cross and three Air Medals. His hometown was Waverly, Iowa, and he retired at McClellan AFB in 1962, and stayed in California as a contractor, finally retiring in 1982.

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Milton Delancy wrote on July 24, 2005

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City and State: ALTAMONTE SPRINGS FL

Unit: FRIEND OF VETERAN'S FAMILY

Service or Relationship: Other

Comments: I am trying to find a picture of an aircraft from the 307th Bomb Squadron. My friend's step father went missing after the aforementiond raid. He was on ship 151. My friend is putting together a collage to pay homage to his step father and he is trying to find a picture of his aircraft or one from the same unit. Any help would be much appreciated.

Thanks

Milton

Keywords: Hamblin, Robert Warren
aircraft 151
Namsi Raid
MIA

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Kathryn Lovett (Hutchek) wrote on April 11, 2005

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Comments: April 11, 2005

Please ignore the name in the first message I sent. The name should read Tsgt Jack W. Lovett.........sorry I don't know how I managed to miss spell my maiden name Lovett,
My father was world war 11 veteran he was a prisioner of war ( Japan 22 mos ) I know very little of his military life for he never spoke of this to any of us children.
Thanks ..........Kathryn at khut47@yahoo.com
He was with 370 th bomb squadron when he and my mother got married in 1946..........

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Kathryn Lovett (Hutchek) wrote on April 11, 2005

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Comments: I'm just looking for any one who may have info. on my father Tsgt Jack W. Lovett..........veteran of world war 11.............my father never spoke of his military experience when we were children and now I'm grown with children of my own, my father is no longer here to ask.
When my mother and father first married he was with the 370 th bomb squardon.

hopefully some out there can help me to piece together all the pieces to my father's military life.
Thanks..........Kathryn at khut47@yahoo.com.........????

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Brendan Rea wrote on April 4, 2005

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Unit: 307 BMB WNG 370 BMB SQ

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Comments: looking for anyone who knew my cousin Robert "Pat" Kelleher who was shot down 0n 11/08/52 over korea, the three survivors of the crach were Charles M.Hill Jr. ,Franklin H. Hall, Clyde Schluter

Keywords: B-29 "Pat" Tail # 44-62073 ,

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John McQueen wrote on March 22, 2005

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Comments: Joe is a home inspector here in Charlotte NC area. He is a proud Vet and always wanting to share the history he experienced. If you are looking for him please contact me.

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Clay Almond wrote on December 23, 2004

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Comments: My uncle, Msgt. Cleo A. Brown, went down over Korea crashing in UN territory near Tom-si. Eighteen crew member bailed out successfully, however, my uncle, Lt. Edward R. Francis, Lt. Ralph Phy and Lt. Ernest Sharpe Jr. did not survive but their remains were recovered with the exception of Lt. Sharpe. Tail #44-27262. Anyone with any further info. on my uncle and/or this crash please email me.

Keywords: 307TH Bomb Wing / 370th Bomb Sq. B-29A Lost over Korea

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James Bess wrote on April 26, 2004

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City and State: TAMPA FL

Unit: 370TH. BOMB SQDN

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

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Keywords: i wass assigned to Wes Fry's crew.Our crew was one of the original crews out of Macdill.
I would like to have a picture of this plane, do not know the tail number just the name.
Any info would be greatly appreciated.
Jim Bess

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Eric Stafford wrote on March 23, 2004

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City and State: FT. GIBSON OK

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Comments: My Grandfather was a turret gunner on B-29's.
He has never been around the B-29 with the 20MM in the tail. If anyone has been a member of a flyng or ground crew of this aircraft we would love to hear from you. We would like to the rate of fire, # of rounds it carried, etc. We would gladly send copies of pictures of the aircraft.
My Grandfather was in the 370th Bm Sq 307th Bm Wg M. Please don't hesitate to write.

Keywords: 370th Bm Sq 307th Bm Wg M

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Charles Bagby wrote on May 2, 2003

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City and State: SIKESTON MO

Unit: 307TH BW, 370TH BS

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: Crew-A/C Maj Milton H. Duckworth
C/P Capt Paul H. Morris
Nav LT col Frank J. Alois
Bom 1ST LT Vincent L. Vaccro
R/O 1ST LT Theron A. Crorey
F/E MSGT William C. Baker/ Everett L. Romkey
Radio A/1C Thomas J. Fleckenstein
CFC A/2C Ronald Krokroskia
Lg A/2C Charles Bagby
Rg A/2C Ronald Grindle
TG A/1C Marvin W. Lange

29 missions from Okinawa-Sep 1952-Apr 1953. Returned to CONUS, Smokey Hill AFB,Salina, Ks.
Served as 40th Wing SB crew Untill assigned to
KC97 aircraft where I served as Boom Operator And
Loadmaster. Discharged Sep 8th 1955.

Keywords: Aircraft # 470055
Emerg. LDG Kimpo, Korea,due to 37mm damage.
Lost track of aircraft.

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Alden S. Whalen wrote on April 23, 2003

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City and State: METROPOLIS IL

Unit: 7TH INF DIV

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea

Comments: Looking for anyone who knew Sgt Sherril L. Stokes of the 370th Bomb Sqdn who was killed in Dec 1951, Would like to know the circumstances of his death, He was from Metropolis, Il. He would have been around 70 yrs old, He was a friend and a class mate of mine, Any info would be greatly appreciated. Please contact me by e-mail, Thank you.

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Steven Bedsole wrote on January 8, 2003

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City and State: CHELSEA AL

Unit: 9TH MAS/DAFB, DE (RETIRED)

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I am the son of a Koren Veteran assigned to the 307th BW/370th BS at Kadena. My father (Curtis Bedsole) was the crew chief on B-29/151 lost on the Namsi raid. The story he tells parallels that told by "Scott" in "B-29 Aircrew". I have a picture taken of the plane after it was hit behind the #3 engine. The picture shows the plane decending from formation with smoke trailing from the wing. It is black and white and of poor quality but is a precious to my father. I also have a picture (not sure of its location at present) of my father and the other crew chief standing in front of the nose of the plane. Behind them are the bombs painted on the fuselage representing the missions flown. I will be glad to scan the picture and send it to interested individuals (both pictures if I find the other one). Feel free to contact me if your interested.

Regards,

Steven Bedsole, MSgt (Ret), USAF

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John Miller wrote on November 21, 2002

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City and State: VAN WERT OH

Unit: 370TH BOMB SQUADRON / 307TH BOMB WING

Service or Relationship: -

Comments: I was a gunner for 461824 and flew my last mission on Aug.14, 1951. Shortly after that my entire crew was shot down.

Keywords: Staff/Sgt. John T. Miller
370th Bomb Squadron, 307th Bomb Wing
B-29 Gunner Mar.- Aug. 1951

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John Miller wrote on November 21, 2002

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City and State: VAN WERT OH

Unit: 370TH BOMB SQUADRON / 307TH BOMB WING

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: I was a gunner for 461824 and flew my last mission on Aug.14, 1951. Shortly after that my entire crew was shot down.

Keywords: Staff/Sgt. John T. Miller
370th Bomb Squadron, 307th Bomb Wing
B-29 Gunner Mar.- Aug. 1951

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Dave Runkle wrote on April 9, 2002

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City and State: SHIREMANSTOWN PA

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Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran

Comments: Capt. Heim is searching for the following crew members. Please contact me at dnrunk302@aol.com with any information about these men:
1st Lt. Hubert M Brink - 1st Lt. John S. Gooding -
M/Sgt Thomas P. Cryst - A/1C Joseph S. Phillips -
Sgt. Burdick - S/Sgt. Imlay - T/Sgt. Lamb

I have interviewed Hank Heim and have several interesting anecdotes about missions flown out of Kadena, with the above crewmen.

Thank You, Dave Runkle

Keywords: B-29 Aircraft Commander Capt. Hanry A. Heim, 370th Sqd., 307th Bomb Wing, Crew#LO-2-AO Kadena AFB (51 missions)

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Dave Runkle wrote on April 9, 2002

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Jim Zarlatanes wrote on March 18, 2002

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Comments: Looking for those family members whose fathers, brothers, husbands served with James Vretis in the 370 Bomb Sq. and may have rememberances/ photos or references about him in letters etc...

Please contact me.

Keywords: 370 Bomb Sq

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Thomas A. Johnson wrote on September 10, 2001

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City and State: WICHITA KS

Unit: 370TH BOMB SQUADRON

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: Arrived Kadena 20 Jan 1953, returned stateside 15 July 1953. 29 missions, most of the crew flew 28.
I would like to connect with former crew members and /or any other Korean B-29 vets. I am a volunteer at Kansas Aviation Museum in Wichita, KS. There is a B-29 undergoing restoration at Boeing in Wichita, KS.

Keywords: Left gunner Lt. Brittan's crew. Usually flew on A/C last 3#'s 698. Rec'd Air Metal from Lt. Col. Tom Foley.

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Kenneth Jahr wrote on August 30, 2001

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Unit: 307TH BOMB GROUP 370TH BOMB SQUADRON

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: WARREN STRAUM...FOUR-A-BREAST

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Paul M. Savko wrote on July 2, 2001

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City and State: GLEN BURNIE MD

Unit: FEAF/307TH/371BS

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: HI,
I AM A CFC WITH THIS ACFT AND FLEW 28 MISSIONS UNTIL THE ARMISTANCE WAS SIGNED. OUR AC WAS LT COL JAMES M. CRICK WHO RECENTLY DIED AT AGE 82. HE WAS A DAMN GOOD PILOT AND A FINE LEADER. I AM INTERESTED IN OBTAINING PICTURES/PHOTOS OF NOSE ART OF ALL B-29 S/N"S FOR MY DATA BASE COLLECTION. I AM COMPILING THIS INFO TO COMPLETE SEVERAL BOOKS ABOUT B-29'S AND WHAT A GREAT AIRCRAFT THEY WERE. FEW PEOPLE REALIZE THE CONTRIBUTION MADE BY THESE SUPERFORTRESS BOMBERS TO WIN THE WAR AND DETER COMMUNISM IN KOREA. ANY PICTURES WILL BE PUT TO USE IN PERPUATATING THE B-29 AND IT'S HISTORY. THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR RESPONSE TO THIS REQUEST.

Keywords: " IT'S HAWG WILD" S/N 44-61748

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Tim O'Connor wrote on June 19, 2001

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Comments: He is interested in contacting old friends from Kadena and MacDill where is was a boom operator KC-97.

Keywords: 307TH bw 370TH BS. Tail Gunner- LAST 3 ON TAIL 262. Crashed 1/27/53 K-13.

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Buster J. Davis wrote on April 12, 2001

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Comments: Was stationed at McDill when the police action broke out and they sent us to Kadena, I was in the 370th Bomb Sq, worked on Radar and Loran

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James C. Taylor SR. wrote on November 9, 2000

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City and State: QUEENS VILLAGE NY

Unit: 370TH BOMB SQ 1954-1959

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: 370TH BOMB SQ 1954-1959

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Robert D. (Bob) Taylor wrote on September 4, 2000

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City and State: ARLINGTON TX

Unit: 370TH BOMB SQD

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: Lt Watson's crew was stationed at Kadena AFB from Dec 51 thru June 52. Most of the crew flew 24 missions. Looking for anyone who knows the whereabouts of:

Raymond J. Davenport (last known address was in Boston)
Stanley B. Myers (Ames, IA), Robert Doughman (Ohio), Lester J. Clark (CA), Don Wakeford (CA)

Keywords: Kadena Dec 51 to June 52
Aircraft 360 and 698
Lt John L Moore
Lt. Donald "Dirty" Wakeford
Lt. James "Coach" Rose

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Nancy Beshore wrote on December 8, 1999

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City and State: PA

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Comments: just looking for anyone who might have known joseph michael dougherty?

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