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Jeremy Findley wrote on January 12, 2019

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City and State: PENSACOLA FL

Unit: 77TH BS, 450TH TS, 419TH FTS, 412TH AMXS

Service or Relationship: USAF

Comments: My grandfather, Norman O. Cooper, was in the 37th BS during the Korean War. He was a tail gunner. I have photos of the base, Squadron sign & numerous unknown personnel from his deployment. I am currently scanning some of these photos if anyone is interested in a copy. I would also be interested in pics of aircrew & aircraft from there if anyone has any as I am trying to find his aircraft nose art & air crew.

Keywords: Aircrew, Aircraft, Nose art, Black Knights

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Shawn Casey wrote on May 27, 2018

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Comments: Looking for any information about John (Jack) Casey who served as a B-26 Gunner in the 37th Bomb Squadron at K-9 in 1952.

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Mike Hopkins wrote on April 6, 2017

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City and State: TWIN LAKES WI

Unit: 37TH SQUADRON

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: 100 years of 37th formed WW1.....Celebration Ellsworth AFB......interested invited...must sign up..Please Attend

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Bruce K. Schofield wrote on January 18, 2016

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City and State: FONTANA CA

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments:

Keywords: My father George F. Schofield was a pilot assigned to the 37th Bomb Squadron,
Stationed at K-9 Pusan East, Air Base during the Korean War. My Dad passed away in
January 2012. I'm interested in any stories, articles, photos, etc. involving
George F. Schofield. Thank you,

Bruce Schofield

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Mary Hansen wrote on July 4, 2013

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City and State: OGDEN UT

Unit: 37TH BOMB SQUADE

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments:

Keywords: My Dad was in the 37 bomb squad in Korea war and loaded bombs
onto the plains he talks about a plain a b26 all the time that
has a hillbilly riding a bomb.he has a jacket with the same patch
on it and is dying for a pitcher of that plain. I would
appreciate it if any one had a pitcher if they could send me one.
His Name is Kenneth L. Quillen 37th bomb squadron

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Kevin Thomas wrote on March 13, 2013

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City and State: JACKSON WY

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I am the son of James m Thomas I have the orange black silk
jacket bomber and tiger emblem

My dad flew 52 night missions anyway have a few photos
Tails of squadron red plane black pusan

Keywords: 37th pu sang a 26 distinguished cross

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Kevin Thomas wrote on March 13, 2013

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City and State: JACKSON WY

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I am the son of James m Thomas I have the orange black silk
jacket bomber and tiger emblem

My dad flew 52 night missions anyway have a few photos
Tails of squadron red plane black pusan

Keywords: 37th pu sang a 26 distinguished cross

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Kevin Thomas wrote on March 13, 2013

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City and State: JACKSON WY

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I am the son of James m Thomas I have the orange black silk
jacket bomber and tiger emblem

My dad flew 52 night missions anyway have a few photos
Tails of squadron red plane black pu sang

Keywords: 37th pu sang a 26 distinguished cross

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Deirdre Atkinson wrote on November 25, 2012

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City and State: PORTLAND OR

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Service or Relationship: Other

Comments: I am a drama teacher in Portland, Oregon. I received an
anonymous costume donation that included a child-sized,
black and
orange, satin, reversible bomber jacket that is
embroidered with the name, Gene. It also embroidered
with a bomber airplane, a tiger, three flags, and the
words, 37th Bomb Squadron 17th Bomb Wing and Korea.

I wonder if anyone knows who this may have belonged to
or if there are any members or relatives of the
squadron who would want it. It seems like it might be
an important memory item for someone.

Please contact me at the email address above if you
have any information.

Thanks so much,

Deirdre Atkinson
Drama and Theatre
The Catlin Gabel School

Keywords: 37th Bomb Squadron, 17th Bomb Wing, Korea, Gene,
Souvenir Satin Jacket

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Brian Wilkerson wrote on November 20, 2012

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Comments: Hello. I am a Senior Chief Petty Officer in the
Navy, and my grandfather is a Air Force Veteran that
served with the 37th Bomb Squadron. His name is
Bobby Wilkerson and he is from North Carolina. His
wife's name is Verna. According to some of his
paperwork, he was with the Royal Bengals during 1954
and 1955. I'm sad to say that he passed away earlier
this year. My grandmother has several pictures from
his time in the Air Force. Some are from Texas and
some are from other places. I'm just curious to see
if anyone may happen to remember my grandfather or
maybe have any pictures of him from back then.

Thanks in advance. From one military vet to many
others.

V/R,
Brian Wilkerson FCCS(SW)

Keywords: Bobby Wilkerson

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Nancy McMillan wrote on September 1, 2011

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City and State: PORTAGE MI

Unit: OF 37TH BOMB SQ

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I have photo's of unidentified individuals for the 37th Bomb Sq. Write if you need copies. Unfortunately only four individuals are named. The photo's are of everyday life candid photos.

1 - Outside signage
2 - 4 Individuals studying maps
3 - Ouside the 315th Air Division, Personnel Processing
4 - Tool window
5 - Off loading bombs
6 - Arming Betty
7 - Working under a aircraft
8 - Working on the Wings
9 - Capt Sheehan, Lt Travlsen, Lt. Beck, Capt Goddard Specialist Shop, also Maiden's Delight Aircraft
10 - 37th Supply (a branch of Sears and Rebuck)
more....

Keywords: William J McMillan aka 'Moon' McMillan, Korean War
Navagator 

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Richard Smith JR. wrote on March 19, 2011

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City and State: SOUTH BERWICK ME

Unit: 37TH BOMB SQUADRON, ROYAL BENGAL TIGERS,

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Hello Korean War Veterans,

I'm the proud son of LT Richard "Dick" Smith (retired
LT Col) (deceased), former member of, 37th Bomb
Squadron, Royal Bengal Tigers, Shinpai-nai, Korean War,
awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. I have
original photos of the squadron, the base, personnel.
I also possess airplane bomber photos of Betty, Miss
Jean, Larry's, Maiden's Delight, Aline and Little Annie
Rooney as well as flight crews, loading munitions and
repairing planes, Barracks, Mess Hall, Officers club,
runways, Flight crews, Briefing rooms, Supply desks,
the Squadron in flight formation, crew members boarding
the planes, and the original squadron Arm patch. How
can I share this information with the Korean War
Project?

Richard Smith Jr

Keywords: Proud son of LT Richard "Dick" Smith (retired LT Col)
(deceased), former member of, 37th Bomb Squadron, Royal
Bengal Tigers, Shinpai-nai, Korean War, awarded the
Distinguished Flying Cross.

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Kenneth Crow wrote on January 31, 2010

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City and State: STUART FL

Unit: 37TH BOMB SQDN

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: I have a picture taken after the 50 th mission of lieut munsell and pilot lieut culver it was taken in I think the spring of 1953 Iarrived at k9 around oct 1952 and returned to the states in sept.1953 reporting to the 2nd tow target sqdn at wilmington delaware

Keywords: arrived at k9 as an a/c mechanic then changed to crew member replacing the gunners

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David Wheeler wrote on January 9, 2010

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Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: I went to school in Texas to be a flight mechanic, but they had gunners flying in the right seat when I got to korea.It wasn't until just before the armistice was signed that they started using fight mechs in the right seat.I spent a lot of time at miho air base as that is where most of the inspections and maintenance was performed.I'm unable to recal a lot of names anymore but I'm sure I would remember them if I heard them again. I was at k-9 from March 53 to April 54.I was then sent to Kirkland AFB

Keywords: tony mojica

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John Harvey wrote on July 25, 2009

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Comments: I found a mug at a yard sale today It says 37th Bomb
Squadron (L) N/I Royal Bengals on one side with a tiger
patch. On the Other side It reads K-9 and at the bottom
Korea with a pic of an A26. The handle is a naked woman.
Under the tiger emblem it looks like it says Dean and Pat,
but that part is quite faded. Does anyone know about the
history of these. K-9 was Pusan East, and the 37th was
there in 1952 but thats all I've found so far

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Antonio (Tony) Fucci wrote on January 3, 2009

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Unit: 37TH BOB SQUADRON, 17TH BOMB WING

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments:

Keywords: Gunner with the 37th squadron,17th bomb wing, Korea, 1953, Stationed at K-9

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Carl Linsdberg JR. wrote on April 14, 2008

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Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: Note to sqdn mates of the 37th BS stationed in Korea during the early 1950s. My dad Carl A. Lindberg Sr. passed away in 2005. I'd like very much to hear from others that flew with him, or were dependant "kids" like myself that experienced life as a service brat. Please consider your own "personal oral history" for this web page and for your own family. The stories from this era are too important to loose. I myself still clearly remember Dad's home coming, his stories and gifts from the orient. They prompted my own TDY to Korea when in the USAF myself. Thank you!

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Joseph Yeater wrote on July 13, 2006

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City and State: HAMPTON GA

Unit: 37TH BOMB SQUADRON

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: I was assigned to the 37th Bomb Squadron, Hurlburt AFB, in May, 1955 and served there until being discharged in November, 1957. I worked "Flight Line" electronic systems maintenance, out of the 37th Hangar located on the north end of the field. I would like to hear from anyone who might remember me, or any of these people....Sgt. Robert Briere, Cogan Marshall, Dewey Smith, John Guest, Roy Newberry, Maurice Beams, Art Janes, Phil Talmadge, Sgt. Hughes, Sgt. Nelson, Sgt. Hayes, Sgt. Hatcher, Major Vogel (Squadron Commander), Capt. Franklin, and Lt. Joe Pruitt (B-26 Pilot).
My office email is; jyeater@raytheon.com
My home email is; bjyeater@bellsouth.net

Keywords: B-26, B-66, Hurlburt AFB, 1955-1957

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Christopher DiNote wrote on January 27, 2006

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City and State: WOODBRIDGE VA

Unit: 28 OSS

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: Greetings. My name is Capt Chris DiNote, USAF. I assigned to the 28th Bomb Wing, Ellsworth AFB, SD (the current home of the 34th and 37th Bomb Squadrons). I was stationed at Osan AB from 2001-2003, so the Korean War has become a particular interest for me.

I'm working on a research paper for a master's class, and I would like to write on the history of the T-Birds and the Tigers during the Korean War. I'm in the sources gathering and research stage, and any assistance would be welcome.

V/R

Keywords: Pusan, Thunderbirds, Tigers, A-26, B-26, Invader, interdiction, night, close air support

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Monica Wiles wrote on October 31, 2005

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City and State: HARDY AR

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I am curious to learn anything I can about my grandpa's time in Korea. His name was Marshall Wayne Miller, he would have come from Arkansas, and he served in something to do with communications. He never really talked much about his time there and only ever told a few stories that I remember as a child. He passed in the early 1990's from a brain tumor and before he had gotten extemely sick, he burned most of the things he had kept from Korea. I feel that he saw quite a bit of action just from the stories I do remember. Not really fighting, but being fired on or seeing others killed or shot and t he nightmares that he would have. He told about one night being sent out on repairs and taking a bullet to the ear and after having returned, the lines were downed again and the crew that was sent out to replace their's was lost and some were taken hostage and are MIA to this day as best we know--no bodies ever recovered.

Like I said, there are so many mysteries surrounding my grandfather and his time there that we would just like to have some info to be able to pass on to my kids and my younger cousins who never had a chance to know him. My grandmother doesn't share the things she remembers and we do not understand why. I don't want my grandpa's sacrifices to just be tossed away with the years. Any help would be appreciated.

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Donald Hand wrote on February 21, 2005

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City and State: LINCOLN NE

Unit: 37TH BS

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: Would like to meet with others that were at K-9 during 1952 and flew in B-26's.

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Ron Bruton wrote on December 14, 2004

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City and State: ROBINSON TX

Unit: 34TH BOMB SQUADRON(L)

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: I served with the 34th Bomb Squadron as a flight engineer and crew chief on B26-B at K-9 Pusan East Air Base, Korea. When unit was returned to the states I was transfered to Johnson AFB and assigned to the 6th Tow Target Squadron. Spent several months at MIHO AFB, Japan doing IRAN on B-26's before we gave them to the French in Indochina. Left Japan in October 1955 and shipped to Bergstrom AFB, Austin, Tx.

Keywords: Charles B. Matthews, pilot B-26B, 34th Bomb Squadron from 4/1/54 to 10/1/55, K-9 Pusan East Air Base, Korea: Lt. Robert Bumguardnier, Nav/Bomb; Ron Bruton, 1/1C, crew chief/engineer, served as a crew during 1954. Would like to locate pilot and nav. Ron Bruton

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Edward Berlese wrote on October 14, 2004

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Unit: 34TH BOMB SQUARDON (L)

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: I served at K9 with the 34th bomb squardon as a gunner on B-26's from dec. 1952 to april 1953.
i flew 27 missions. I don' see any listings for
the 37th bomb squardon. i have an album Thunder
Birds Over Korea for that time period if anyone is interested.

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Paul C. Smith wrote on April 23, 2004

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City and State: EAST ROCHESTER NH

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I am looking to contact anyone who may have served with my father, Richard "Dick" P. Smith.
He was a Navigator/Bombardier on A-26 INvaders.
I have a photo of him and his crew in front of the A-26 "Shin Pai Nai"- No Sweat.

Sincerely
His proud son
Paul C. Smith

Keywords: 37'th bomb sq., "Royal Bengals"
A-26 Invaders

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Charie Carvey (Mcdonald) wrote on February 29, 2004

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City and State: EUREKA MT

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: MY Grandfather was in the 37th bomb squadron, I am looking for someone who remembers him, or has some stories... He has passed on, however we want to put Bilbliographys in our family tree. Anything would be helpful. His name was Julius McDonald.

many thanks, Charie

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Robert Pruett wrote on November 27, 2003

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City and State: MORGANTON NC

Unit: 37TH BOMB SQDN.

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: I would to locate my pilot Capt. Cullie E. Beasley. We crewed together at K-9 for awhile. I completed my last mission on June 15th 1953, returned to the States and have not hread from Beasley since I left Korea. Anyone having info please e-mail or call me collect. Thanks!

Keywords: "AL" Beasley K-9 Dec. 52 Pilot B-26.

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Carl Lindberg JR. wrote on November 10, 2003

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Comments: I'm in search of contact information of anyone who flew with my dad in the 37th during 1952-53. While dad has been in touch with his WWII outfit, he has not been able to find his buddies from his tour in Korea. After a career, mostly in MATS and ADC he retired in the Pacific Northwest.
Please let me hear from you and I'll pass the info on to Dad.
Carl Jr.

Keywords: 37th Squadron, 17th Bomb Group

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Raymond Victor Hanson wrote on August 9, 2003

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City and State: KINGMAN AZ

Unit: VAW-127 SEABATS U.S.N. 89-94

Service or Relationship: Interested Person

Comments: I found this Zippo style Prince lighter with John A. Alts name on it. It appears to be unused and in mint condition. I am a U.S.Navy veteran of Desert Storm and an avid collector of zippos and old military lighters. I am interested in finding more info on this man and what he did in Korea! Thank you and God bless all our veterans!When the power of Love overcomes the love of power the world will know peace!

Keywords: John A. Alt Korea (1953-54) 37th Bomb Squadron Royal Bengals found Zippo style Prince lighter

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Batur Avgan wrote on July 12, 2003

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City and State: ISTANBUL

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Service or Relationship: Interested Person

Comments: There is photo at the War Museum at Pyongyang. This photo shows the tail section of the B-26B 43-45573 which was lost on October 29th, 1952. The a/c was from 17th Bmb Wg (L), 37th Bmb Sq.

Lt Peter J. Britton and A2C Timothy S. Yamakawa was MIA while Lt. Howard B. Hitchens Jr was RMC.

I would like to get in contact with the kins of crew members if they would interested in the photo.

Keywords: Lt Peter J. Britton, A2C YAMAKAWA, Timothy S. Yamakawa, Lt. Howard B. Hitchens Jr., 43-45573, 17th, 37th

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Josh Morelan wrote on January 18, 2003

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Comments: I DONT KNOW MUCH ABOUT THE KOREAN WAR, ONLY WHAT IVE READ IN BOOKS AND ON THE INTERNET. I WULD LIKE TO SEE IF SOME VETERANS COULD TALK TO ME OR SEND INFO ON THEIR PERSPECTIVE OF THE WAR. MY GRANDFATHER JAMES W. MILLER WAS A VETERAN OF THE KOREAN WAR ALSO. HE HAS PASSED AWAY. ALL I KNOW ABOUT HIM FIGHTING IN THE WAR IS THAT HE FOUGTH ON HEARTBREAK RIDGE, AND THAT HE WAS BOMBED BY THE U.S. IN THE "FRIENDLY FIRE". I WOULD APPRECIATE IF I COULD LEARN MORE FROM SOMETHING OTHER THAN JUST READING IT. THANKS

Keywords: HEARTBREAK RIDGE

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Ryan Heckert wrote on December 29, 2002

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City and State: RAPID CITY SD

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I am looking for information about what my grandfather did in the 37th. I am pilot and this information is something that I always wanted to know. If any one has any information or remembers him please let me know.
Thank you.

Keywords: James Ewing, Bengals, B-25

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Timothy Singleton wrote on December 27, 2002

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City and State: STONY BROOK NY

Unit: 1607TH AIR TRANSPORT WING, HEAVY

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I am the son-in-law of the late Major Robert R Sayers, USAF. I am trying to gather information on Major Sayers to complete his biography. Any former friends or crew members that can share information on Major Sayers, would be greatly appreciated.

AFB Served
Barksdale - 1949
Randolph - 1949
Langley - 1952
Korea - 1952-1954
McConnell - 1958
Lockbourne - 1960

Keywords: 1607th, B-26, Lucky Lefty

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Dick Parks wrote on May 29, 2002

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City and State: TACOMA WA

Unit: 47TH BOMB SQN ,17 BOMB WING

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: I was a navigator crewed up with pilot Ben Pace at K9 and K1 on B-26s in 37th Bomb Sqn,17th Bomb Wing from Oct 52 to April 53.After finishing tour I returned to CONUS and was instructor at Langley in B-26s. Later flew B-47s and B-52s for many years and was Field Maintenance Sqn Commander and Ops Plans officer at various bases. I retired at Fairchild in 1978 as LC after more than 27 years service. Then worked for Boeing in Seattle for 13 years retiring again in 1992.

Keywords: B-26 Navigator

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Youth and Lenneth Cosmelodic wrote on April 7, 2002

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Service or Relationship: Interested Person

Comments: We were on the North Shore of Long Island and we found a letter from Murray Pemberton AF12193434 along with other letters from the same family. We would like to return them to the owners and would appreciate any info. The return adress on the letter is

Box 164
37th Bomb Squadron (L) N/1
APO 970
c/o P.M. SanFranciscoCalifornia

The postmark is for November 3rd 1952

We'd appreciate any info about Murray Pemberton or his family.

artista85@mail.com

Keywords: 37th bomb squadron, pemberton, 1952

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John Ferrick wrote on January 6, 2002

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Comments: The 37th Bomb Squadron under the 17th Bomb Wing was transferred from Korea to Hurlburt Field (Eglin AFB) at Fort Walton Beach, Florida. I was an avionics technician there during 1956. The new aircraft, B-66, replaced the B-26's, some of which were parked on the far end of the runway.

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Greg Butler wrote on November 26, 2001

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Comments: I am looking for any info on this unit, My dad, Fred H. Butler served in this unit in Korea during '52-53(I think thoses years are correct) He was a Corporal or Sgt, and was an in-flight mechanic on a B-26.

Thanks

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Arthur E. (Art) Lajeunesse SR. wrote on October 12, 2001

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City and State: LATHAM NY

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea

Comments: I am looking for family members or freinds of A1C Timothy Shito Yamakawa who was KIA 10/29/1952. They can contact me at the email address listed. Would appreciate any information. Thank you.

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Antonio Fucci wrote on September 6, 2001

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Unit: 37TH BOMB SQUADRON, 17TH BOMB WING

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: BATTLE ORDER FOR THE NIGHT OF 25 MAY 1953

PILOT NAV-BOMB VOLLEYBALL GUNNER CE
BAINER MCMILLAN PALUNBO ROGERS
HALL LEE INGRAM GRAYBILL
SMITH,C.I. BAKER FUCCI
GUMM HECHINGER CLARY
MINIETTA WANERCHAK JENSEN JULIUS
MCDONALD COCHRAN YENTER PORTER
POWELL KRAMER WALLACE ABBOTT
ATCHISON AMUNDS DOUGLAS MILAZZO
BAPTISTE PHINNEY NORDMEYER HARDY
SMITH,E.W. CALLAHAN MCCLUNG
STANDBY CREW SHORAN
SULLIVAN MOY STEIN

DUTY OFFICER

MOLLO CALLAHAN
MAYNARD WANERCHAK

DUTY AIRMAN
LOVELESS
GRABER
HOPKINS
ESPE
REAGIN

Keywords: 37TH BOMBARDMENT SQUADRON LIGHT
APO 970
BATTLE ORDER FOR THE NIGHT OF 25 MAY 1953

I do may have other info on these personnel, do have aircraft numbers

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Antonio Fucci wrote on September 6, 2001

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Unit: 37TH BOMB SQUADRON, 17TH BOMB WING

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: Orders dated 12 June 1953, I have serial numbers of personnel, issued by the 17th Bomb Wing 12 June 1953

Keywords: 37th Bomb Sq, 17th Bomb Gp (L)< APO 970 (5AF) (FEAF)
Following Off and Amn(Combat Exper Cr/mbr Rtrns) are reld fr dy asgmt .......for proc and trans to ZI for subq regmt.

Orville B. Anderson
Anthony J. Fucci
Jogn Z. Graybill
Glen Hopkins Jr
Harold L. Loveless

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Matthew (Matt) Stein wrote on September 3, 2001

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City and State: SUN CITY CA

Unit: 37TH BS

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

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Richard Hunt wrote on August 31, 2001

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Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

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December 1952 Orders


NI Crew #1
Cpt3 Price Robert H
A3C2 Alegria Manuel A

NI Crew #2
Maj4 Klingbiel Sherma F
A3C2 Bailey Donald E

NI Crew #3
1Lt2 Arceneaux Edd J Jr
2Lt1 Cottle Thomas D
A3C2 Mcclaugherty Ro e

NI Crew #4
Maj4 Nelson William J
Cpt3 Durio Maurice F
A3C2 Anderson Orvill B

NI Crew #5
Cpt3 Dietz Thomas S
Cpt3 Oquinn Felix A
A2C3 Miller Marshall D

NI Crew #6
Cpt3 Lindberg Carl A
A2C3 Vandevoorn Joh E

NI Crew #7
Cpt3 Davis Thomas H
1Lt2 Ventre Willia W Jr
A2C3 Berlese, Edward F

NI Crew #8
1Lt2 Wales Elsworth J
1Lt2 Wilcox Albert
A3C2 Elliott Ross V

NI Crew #9
2Lt1 Chesney Michael T
A3C2 Sponheim Donald V

NI Crew #10
Cpt3 Beaslry Cullie E
Cpt3 Kelly Ralph J
A2C3 Pruett Robert A

NI Crew #11
Cpt3 Swingle Grorge J
2Lt1 Isennock Francis R
A B1 Dewitt Phil H.

NI Crew #12
1Lt2 Coleman George K
A3C2 Vanderwell Jack C

NI Crew #13
1Lt2 Williams William R
1Lt2 Walker Pink
A B1 Jones Stephen T

NI Crew # 14
Cpt3 Carmody Francis
Cpt3 Shapiro Aaron
A2C3 Brekke Charles F

NI Crew #15
Cpt3 Graham Carroll R
A B1 Fischer Donald L

NI Crew #16
1Lt2 Hall Roger C Sr
A3C2 Bentz Ernest L

NI Crew #17
1Lt2 Narciso Joseph L
A3C2 Alex James D

NI Crew #18
Cpt3 Babb James W
Cpt3 Badin John Jr
A2C3 Joyce John J

NI Crew #19
Cpt3 Berge Parker L
A2C3 Hunt Richard H

NI Crew #20
Cpt3 Doolittle K L
A2C3 Mahoney Kenneth J

NI Crew #21
1Lt2 Ertel Warren W
1Lt2 Stewart Donald W
A3C2 Cotter Mark S

NI Crew #22
1Lt2 Oneill James R
2Lt1 Krebs Lowell E
A2C3 Gleich Phil J

NI Crew #23
2Lt1 Reimers Eugene H
A3C2 Couch Sam

NI Crew #24
1Lt2 Sayers Robert R
1Lt2 Whisnant Jackson R
A3C2 Boruch Stanley A

RECON CREWS

Recon Crew #1
Cpt3 Jones Eward B
1Lt2 Stephenson Bill
1Lt2 Jochum Arthur F

Recon Crew #2
Cpt3 Crawder Jess W
1Lt2 Corcoran James L
2Lt1 Bristow W C

Recon Crew #3
1Lt2 Stellabotte Armand
1Lt2 Kinser Lyle G
2Lt1 Springett Harold E

Recon Crew #4
1Lt2 Pyeatt Charles W
Cpt3 Nixon Wilson A
1Lt2 Parker Kirksey N

Recon Crew #5
Maj4 Beckham Vance W
2Lt1 Macbrien Douglas V
2lT1 Hall John H

Recon Crew #6
Cpt3 Baker Miles D
Cpt3 Morrison Ewin
2Lt1 Mcloud Harold J Jr

Recon Crew #7
1Lt2 Gafford William F
Cpt3 Parminter Ernest S
2Lt1 Rose Ralph W.

NI Crews November 1952

NI Crew #21
2Lt1 Mccabe Donald L

NI Crew #16
Maj4 Clay Leon c


The crews listed are from actual orders issued at Camp Stoneman, Calif. 1 Dec 1952. I hope this information is usefull in finding or remembering your crew members. I also have the AFSN numbers for those listed.

Keywords: 5th AF..... Air Crew Members
HQ, 2349th Personnel Processing Group
Special Orders 336
Some 37th Bomb Squadron Crews

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Jim Hogue wrote on April 23, 2001

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City and State: NAPLES ID

Unit: 37TH BOMB SQDN 17TH BOMB WING

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: Would like to get in touch with a couple of navigators, Ray Joh and Rocci Mastroberti, I would appreiate your help.

Keywords: At K-9 from may 53-apr 54. Flew on one trip to vietnam in Feb 54.French Air Force would not accept my aircraft as it was to old. Left it there anyway.

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Rick Sammons wrote on January 24, 2001

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Comments: I had posted message 27822. Sorry, forgot to put in my fathers name. It was Bob Sammons. am looking for anyone who may have known him. I believe he was in Korea from early 1953 to sometime in 1954

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Virginia Cullum wrote on October 24, 2000

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Service or Relationship: -

Comments: Any info or articles would be appreciated
Please respond by EMail with anything that would help.

Thank You
Virginia Cullum
daughter of
Chester Birney

Keywords: Tring to do a web page for my Dad. Chester Birney
who was a member of 17 bomb group 37thsquadron.

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Phil Kaufman wrote on August 2, 2000

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City and State: NASHVILLE TN

Unit: 37TH BOMB SQ.,17TH BOMB WING

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: 37TH BOMB SQ.,17TH BOMB WING

Keywords: B-26,CREW CHIEF

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Bill (Billy) Curtis wrote on May 27, 2000

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City and State: HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE AR

Unit: 37TH BOMB SQUADRON

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: I recently located an old friend, Wayne Bauer, who I served with at K-9. He lives in Bloomington, MN and is currently visiting with me in Hot Springs Village. We have been reminiscing about our days as B-26 Gunners. We both flew 26 missions from late January to early June, 1953. We both were transferred to Randolph AFB where there was a large surplus of gunners and we both were assigned to other career fields. Wayne returned to civilian life after is enlistment was up and I spent 20 years in the Air Force. We would like to hear from anyone who served with us.
Bill(y)
Bill Curtis

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M. Gene Nelson wrote on April 6, 2000

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City and State: IA

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: Was B-26 Gunner in 37th BS, 17 BW K-9. Moved to MIHO, when we pulled out of Korea. Stayed in Japan when Wing moved to Eglin AFB. Transferred to Yokota AFB, and flew in RB-29's, RB-50's, untilJuly '58. Wishing to hear from anyone from my old units.

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C.O. Smith wrote on March 31, 2000

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City and State: SAN DIEGO CA

Unit: 37TH BOMB SQ-17TH BOMB WING

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: B-26, K-9, Jan 53 - July 53, Navigator/Bombardier
3tthe Bm Sq 17th Bm Wg

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William M. Bayman wrote on November 7, 1999

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City and State: DALLAS TX

Unit: 37TH BOMB SQ, 17TH BOMB WING

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Comments: 37TH BOMB SQ, 17TH BOMB WING

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Antonio Fucci wrote on November 6, 1999

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City and State: CAMARILLO CA

Unit: 17TH BOMB WING

Service or Relationship: Air Force

Comments: 17th Bomb Wing, 37th Bomb Sqd, K-9

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