Combat Components
Flight A (Johnson AB, Japan): -November 14, 1952.
Flight B (Yokota/Misawa/Yokota/Komaki, Japan): -November 14, 1952.
Flight C (Misawa AB, Japan): -November 14, 1952.
Flight D (Ashiya AB, Japan): -November 14, 1952.
Det F/Det 1 (Seoul/Taegu/Yongdong-po/Seoul, South Korea): c. September 24, 1950-March 1, 1953.
36th Air Rescue Squadron: November 14, 1952
37th Air Rescue Squadron: November 14, 1952
38th Air Rescue Squadron: November 14, 1952
39th Air Rescue Squadron: November 14, 1952
2157th Air Rescue Squadron: March 1, 1953
3rd Air Rescue Squadron
The 3rd Rescue (later, Air Rescue) Squadron, following the North Korean invasion, deployed detachments to Korea to perform search and rescue. Initially the squadron's primary mission involved intercepting and escorting distressed aircraft over the land areas of Japan and its adjacent seas. Combat operations and a changing tactical situation expanded the mission to include the rescue of stranded personnel behind enemy lines and aeromedical helicopter evacuation. The 3rd ARS was regularly augmented with personnel from the 2nd ARS (later redesignated 2nd Air Rescue Group) based in the Philippines. The aircraft available at the start of the Korean War forced the 3rd ARS to confine air rescue flights to short range rescue. These included the L-5, a highly maneuverable liaison aircraft used in helicopter escort, supply drops, and medical evacuation from small airfields; Sikorsky H-5 helicopters capable of operating in mountainous and rice paddy terrain; the obsolescent SB-17, a search and rescue version of the Flying Fortress bomber; and the SC-47 transport, which aided in searches and hauled critically needed supplies to outlying units. The squadron soon added, while phasing out the SB-17, the SB-29 and the amphibious SA-16. During the UN assault on Pyongyang in October 1950, it evacuated forty-seven injured paratroopers from drop zones at Sunchon and Sukchon. In March 1951, the squadron tested the new model H-19 helicopter, which proved invaluable in multiple evacuations and greatly extended the operational range for rotary-wing rescues. A significant innovation in the use of the helicopter was medical evacuation. For critically wounded soldiers at front-line aid stations, helicopter medical evacuations reduced a possibly fatal ten- to fourteen-hour road trip to a one-hour flight to a rear Mobile Army Surgical Hospital (MASH) unit. In December 1951, H-5s participated in a highly successful experiment by flying wounded soldiers directly from front-line aid stations to a hospital ship off the Korean coast. In November 1952, the 3rd elevated to group level, and squadrons replaced the detachments. From June 1950 to the end of hostilities in July 1953, it rescued almost 10,000 UN personnel, almost 1,000 from behind enemy lines, and over 200 from the water. For numerous commendable and heroic rescues, the 3rd ARS/ARG earned three Distinguished Unit Citations.
Combat Components
Flight A (Johnson AB, Japan): -November 14, 1952.
Flight B (Yokota/Misawa/Yokota/Komaki, Japan): -November 14, 1952.
Flight C (Misawa AB, Japan): -November 14, 1952.
Flight D (Ashiya AB, Japan): -November 14, 1952.
Det F/Det 1 (Seoul/Taegu/Yongdong-po/Seoul, South Korea): c. September 24, 1950-March 1, 1953.
36th Air Rescue Squadron: November 14, 1952-.
37th Air Rescue Squadron: November 14, 1952-.
38th Air Rescue Squadron: November 14, 1952-.
39th Air Rescue Squadron: November 14, 1952-.
2157th Air Rescue Squadron: March 1, 1953-.
Stations
Johnson AB, Japan, duration.
36th Air Rescue Squadron: November 14, 1952
37th Air Rescue Squadron: November 14, 1952
38th Air Rescue Squadron: November 14, 1952
39th Air Rescue Squadron: November 14, 1952
2157th Air Rescue Squadron: March 1, 1953
3rd Air Rescue Squadron
The 3rd Rescue (later, Air Rescue) Squadron, following the North Korean invasion, deployed detachments to Korea to perform search and rescue. Initially the squadron's primary mission involved intercepting and escorting distressed aircraft over the land areas of Japan and its adjacent seas. Combat operations and a changing tactical situation expanded the mission to include the rescue of stranded personnel behind enemy lines and aeromedical helicopter evacuation. The 3rd ARS was regularly augmented with personnel from the 2nd ARS (later redesignated 2nd Air Rescue Group) based in the Philippines. The aircraft available at the start of the Korean War forced the 3rd ARS to confine air rescue flights to short range rescue. These included the L-5, a highly maneuverable liaison aircraft used in helicopter escort, supply drops, and medical evacuation from small airfields; Sikorsky H-5 helicopters capable of operating in mountainous and rice paddy terrain; the obsolescent SB-17, a search and rescue version of the Flying Fortress bomber; and the SC-47 transport, which aided in searches and hauled critically needed supplies to outlying units. The squadron soon added, while phasing out the SB-17, the SB-29 and the amphibious SA-16. During the UN assault on Pyongyang in October 1950, it evacuated forty-seven injured paratroopers from drop zones at Sunchon and Sukchon. In March 1951, the squadron tested the new model H-19 helicopter, which proved invaluable in multiple evacuations and greatly extended the operational range for rotary-wing rescues. A significant innovation in the use of the helicopter was medical evacuation. For critically wounded soldiers at front-line aid stations, helicopter medical evacuations reduced a possibly fatal ten- to fourteen-hour road trip to a one-hour flight to a rear Mobile Army Surgical Hospital (MASH) unit. In December 1951, H-5s participated in a highly successful experiment by flying wounded soldiers directly from front-line aid stations to a hospital ship off the Korean coast. In November 1952, the 3rd elevated to group level, and squadrons replaced the detachments. From June 1950 to the end of hostilities in July 1953, it rescued almost 10,000 UN personnel, almost 1,000 from behind enemy lines, and over 200 from the water. For numerous commendable and heroic rescues, the 3rd ARS/ARG earned three Distinguished Unit Citations.
Combat Components
Flight A (Johnson AB, Japan): -November 14, 1952.
Flight B (Yokota/Misawa/Yokota/Komaki, Japan): -November 14, 1952.
Flight C (Misawa AB, Japan): -November 14, 1952.
Flight D (Ashiya AB, Japan): -November 14, 1952.
Det F/Det 1 (Seoul/Taegu/Yongdong-po/Seoul, South Korea): c. September 24, 1950-March 1, 1953.
36th Air Rescue Squadron: November 14, 1952-.
37th Air Rescue Squadron: November 14, 1952-.
38th Air Rescue Squadron: November 14, 1952-.
39th Air Rescue Squadron: November 14, 1952-.
2157th Air Rescue Squadron: March 1, 1953-.
Stations
Johnson AB, Japan, duration.
Entry: 94085
Subject: 2157TH AIR RESCUE SQ.
Subject: 2157TH AIR RESCUE SQ.
Albert Glass wrote on December 13, 2016
City and State: ROCKY POINT NY
Unit: 2157TH AIR RESCUE SQ.
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: arrived in Korea I Jan 1953 at k-16. first night airmen Perkins fell into the river was saved and brought back to our outfit. Col Gaffney had a operation that he should have had as a baby. I was a crew chief on a h -5 chopper Latter on I was in charge of all h-5 and h-19s up till the war ended.Was there when we were restricked to the base when we had to turn in all of our script money. was there when Marliyn Monroe came to K-16,i was about three feet from her.I was there when the outhouse had to be rebuilt. We also had bed check Charlie fly over every so often. I'm now 83 years young in pretty good health. After I left the service I was a 1% for about 5 years.Take care now
Keywords:
Entry: 92708
Subject: 38TH AIR RESCUE SQD.
Subject: 38TH AIR RESCUE SQD.
Arnold Polonet wrote on February 14, 2016
City and State: PLANO TE
Unit: 38TH AIR RESCUE SQD.MISAWA JAPAN
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: 10032 dryden lane
Keywords: leo zagarika roomate
Entry: 89726
Subject: LOOKING FOR INFORMATION
Subject: LOOKING FOR INFORMATION
Randy Brown wrote on September 30, 2014
City and State:
Unit: AIR SEA RESCUE
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My father, Forrest Brown, from Indiana, was in the Air Force and joined Air Sea rescue in 1949. He was training, possibly in Okinawa, when the war broke out. He spoke little of his experiences during the war, but was wounded at least 4 times. He did have experience as a med tech and flew with pilots in the small helicopters at times, and he worked in MASH units. (Interestingly, in a book, The War in Korea, by Robert Leckie, there is a picture on the title page which shows my father sitting with a wounded man on his lap. That man's name was Shea or Shay. He died shortly after the picture was taken.)
My father passed away in 2009. My brothers and I each have some pieces of information he had mentioned, but none of us really knows his story. I am trying now to begin piecing things together.
I would appreciate hearing from anyone who might have known him.
Keywords: Air Sea Rescue
Bill Thomas was his best friend until Bill was killed in action.
Papa Shea was another member of his unit.
Entry: 88234
Subject: JOHNSON AFB IMAGES VIDEO
Subject: JOHNSON AFB IMAGES VIDEO
Judith Montage wrote on January 30, 2014
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My mother Julia Clark Hull married Capt. Arthur Fitzpatrick in the mid-1940s and she and I joined him at Johnson's Air Force Base in the early 1950s. I found an online video with images of Johnson AFB that has a wonderful collection of pictures from those days. I recognized the guard gate at entrance to base, the base housing 2 story duplexes, the swimming pool and much more. Check it out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmd0UOgFWT8
Keywords:
Entry: 86765
Subject: 3RD AIR RES HE SQD FEAF COMBAT CAMERAMAN
Subject: 3RD AIR RES HE SQD FEAF COMBAT CAMERAMAN
Jerry Sims wrote on July 20, 2013
City and State: LOS ANGELES
Unit: 2ND PHOTO SQD DETACHMENT
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: I was a FEAF combat cameraman shooting a35mm Eyemo camera at various
locations Korea June 1952 thru June 1953 including Chodo. I filmed picking up
several pilots from the sea by 3rd Reacue in H-19's. All my film went to DOD.
My assignments moved me around continually. I was at Chodo for brief periods
and then reassigned using the Turkish C-47' s for most trips, but once by H-19
the long long way around. I went on missions at Sea close to Chodo with pilot
and co- pilot above and me and a medic below. I filmed several pilots
parachuting down, and being rescued immediately by horse collar on metal rope
with 25lb weight.
As the H-19 lift was too limited by fuel for a combat pick-up on the mainland for
a medic and myself, I was to be excluded from mainland rescues. I brought in
from Yokota a 16 mm Filmo with a wide angle lens pointing downward, strapped
to the winch arm, showed the medic how to turn on the batteries switch, and set
up a simulated combat pick-up with me as the down pilot in front of the tents at
Chodo. I ran, thrust my arms through the horse collar. Was lifted by the cable,
and just as I was pulling myself into the ship, the whole thing let go. The chopper
was at about 20 feet, approaching 35-40 mph, and I fell., landing in brush and the
earth falling away. When they returned their first words were that they thought I
must be dead. I had finished paratrooper training, so I automatically tucked,
rolled an the brush and falling away terrain saved me. Nothing broken but a film
of the 25lb weight black and bluing my spine worked.
The failure was the metal rope throu the 25 Lb weight had a sleeve that was not
crimped...
It was reported by me and I am sure by the pilots. The film processed at Yokota
Lab was sent to DOD. When I read today the story by Chuck Carr of December
4, 2000, I was shocked. I always figured it must have been human error that the
sleeve was not crimped. But perhaps with the treasonous behavior to our
returning troops it may have been sabotage.
I later filmed 1st Indo-china war and 8 trips filming in Vietnam.
Keywords: H-19 Chodo Island, horse collor, failure in simulated combat pick-up Cable
Entry: 81743
Subject: LOOKING FOR SOME INFO ABOUT MY GRANDFATHER
Subject: LOOKING FOR SOME INFO ABOUT MY GRANDFATHER
Maria Dawson wrote on January 15, 2012
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Hi, My grandfather's name was Michael Dawson. He was
stationed in Greenland during the Korean War. He was a
pilot for the Air force. His baby was the F86 Starfire.
Is there anybody that can give me some information about
him or his unit?... I never met him, but i am very proud
of him and wish to learn about him.
Keywords: Michael Joseph Dawson Butler, Air Force Pilot, Korean
War, F86 Starfire, Greenland
Entry: 81625
Subject: ALBATROSS RESCUES
Subject: ALBATROSS RESCUES
Jeff Gross wrote on January 5, 2012
City and State: MELBOURNE FL
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: I have built my dining room table from half of the
flap of an Albatross. I ask everyone who dines with
me to understand the history of such a plane. She
could have saved a number of pilots from Tonkin Bay,
or off the coast of Jersey. Would love a personal
story if some one has one.
Best regards and thank you for your service,
jeff
Keywords: Albatross rescues
Entry: 81315
Subject: LOOKING FOR INFO ON 1STLT CLIFFORD BROWN
Subject: LOOKING FOR INFO ON 1STLT CLIFFORD BROWN
Ed Martin wrote on December 14, 2011
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran
Comments: This is a long shot, but I am attempting to learn the
call sign of 1stLt Clifford W Brown. Lt Brown was an
H-5 pilot who flew numerous rescue and medevac missions
in 1950. If anyone has any info, please contact me.
Thanks!
Keywords: POW, Air Rescue
Entry: 76677
Subject: LOOKING FOR JOHN C. HAYS
Subject: LOOKING FOR JOHN C. HAYS
Patricia Dickinson (Lively) wrote on November 9, 2010
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My brother, Jack Lively USN, was one of ten crewmen on a P2V-3W
Neptune shot down on November 6, 1951 by two Soviet LA-11
fighters, near or over Vladivostok, USSR, while on an intelligence
mission. I am looking for 1st Lt John C. Hays who was the pilot of an
SA-16 at Misawa, Japan, tail number possibly 9069. Tactical call sign:
"Dumbo Xray".
Please contact me.
If anyone else has information pertaining to this shootdown, I ask that
you also please contact me. Names of crewmen: Hodgson, Rosenfeld,
Lively, Baggett, Raglin, Meyer, Smith, Foster, Wigert and Juric from VP-
6, NAS Atsugi, Japan.
Keywords: P2V-3W Neptune Shootdown November 6, 1951 Misawa SA-16 - 9069
Entry: 72162
Subject: AF NURSES STATIONED AT BW-1 IN THE 50'S
Subject: AF NURSES STATIONED AT BW-1 IN THE 50'S
Patricia Finder-Stone wrote on October 31, 2009
Email Update Needed
City and State: DE PERE WI
Unit: NURSES
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: I returned to Narssarsuak in Fall of 1998 as part of a UW alumni trip, but
found little left of the old base...It was now a weather station. It had a
museum with little reflecting the time of my tour of duty..It was fun
explaining to the museum curators what the base was like 40+ years
earlier...A large stone fireplace was all that was left of the hospital area. It
was amazing to see how far the glacier had receded...If anyone has any
doubts of global warming, the truth was sadly evident!!!
Keywords:
Entry: 71195
Subject: 3RD AIR RESCUE SQUADRON
Subject: 3RD AIR RESCUE SQUADRON
John Fuentez SR. wrote on August 7, 2009
Email Update Needed
City and State: KANSAS CITY KS
Unit: 3RD AIR RESCUE SQUADRON
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: My name is John Fuentez. I was with the 3rd ARS in Korea from June of 1950 to January of 1952. I flew with Lt. Van Boven and Major Savore. Just wanting to touch base with anyone that was stationed at Ashiya AFB in Ashiya, Japan.
John Fuentez
Kansas City
913-334-0742
Keywords: Sargent Stuart from Judsonia Arkansas, 3rd Air rescue, Ashiya Japan.
Entry: 67691
Subject: LOOKING FOR SOMEONE FROM THE 6023RD RADAR CALABRATION UNIT IN JAPAN
Subject: LOOKING FOR SOMEONE FROM THE 6023RD RADAR CALABRATION UNIT IN JAPAN
Kurt Sczepanski wrote on October 31, 2008
Email Update Needed
City and State: BURNSVILLE MN
Unit: 6023RD RADAR CALIBRATION UNIT
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments:
Keywords: looking for clair dimeler not shure of spelling
Entry: 64279
Subject: WHY DON'T YOU HAVE ANYTHING ABOUT THE 38TH
Subject: WHY DON'T YOU HAVE ANYTHING ABOUT THE 38TH
Virgil Doyle wrote on February 13, 2008
City and State: GLADSTONE MO
Unit: 38TH ARS
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: We were part of the 3rd Group during the time that you have listed and I was wondering why you don't show the 38th as one of the Squadron in the qroup.
Keywords: 38th ARS Misawa, Japan
Entry: 63377
Subject: GORDON BLUETT
Subject: GORDON BLUETT
Chris Armacost wrote on December 11, 2007
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit: 55TH AIR RESCUE SQD.
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: to Gordon Bluett..I was stationed at thule air base in greenland in 1956. At the time ,I was a radio operator on sa-16s and sc54s, I could aend you a picture of a SA -16 if you send me your address and or your e-mail.
Chris Armacost
Keywords:
Entry: 60980
Subject: LOOKING FOR INFO ON MY DAD LT. WILLIAM A. BRIGHT
Subject: LOOKING FOR INFO ON MY DAD LT. WILLIAM A. BRIGHT
Jeff Bright wrote on May 14, 2007
City and State:
Unit: 3RD ARS
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I am looking for anyone who knew my dad Lt. William A. Bright Jr. He flew SB-29's in Korea and was in the 3rd ARS Flight "B" and "D" at Yokota AB and Komoki AB in Japan.
Keywords: 3rd ARS, Yokota AB and Komaki AB, 1950-1952
Entry: 59594
Subject: 3RD AIR RESCUE CHODO ISLAND 12/27/52
Subject: 3RD AIR RESCUE CHODO ISLAND 12/27/52
Charles H. (Chuck) Carr wrote on January 14, 2007
DeceasedCity and State: APPLETON WI
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran
Comments: WOULD LIKE TO MAKE CONTACT WITH ANYONE STATIONED ON CHODO ISLAND DECEMBER 27, 1952 WHO MAY KNOW THE PILOTS AND CREW WHO WERE INVOLVED IN THE ATTEMPTED RESCUE OF A MARINE PILOT. A CRASH BOAT WAS ALSO INVOLVED.
Keywords: RESCUE ATTEMPT IN THE TAEDONG-GANG ESTURAY / CHINNAMPO
Entry: 51407
Subject: CAPTAIN (MAJOR) ARTHUR FITZPATRICK USAF(RET.)
Subject: CAPTAIN (MAJOR) ARTHUR FITZPATRICK USAF(RET.)
Scott Fitzpatrick wrote on June 8, 2005
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments:
Keywords: Hello,
Would any of you know my Dad, Arthur Fitzpatrick? He flew the SB-17, OA-10, L-5 and SA-16 while a member of 2 ARS squadrons (3rd and 6th). He was awarded a Soldier's Medal in Okinawa for rescuing crewman from an LCVP that had run aground.
He was stationed at Johnson AFB for two years prior to the War and when the war began he was sent to command a detachment of SA-16s near Seoul. I would be grateful to hear from any ARS veterans that knew my Dad or knew of him.
Thank you,
Scott Fitzpatrick
Entry: 49461
Subject: MAJ JAMES BLACKBURN
Subject: MAJ JAMES BLACKBURN
Braxton Bradford wrote on March 9, 2005
Email Update Needed
City and State: TAMPA FL
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: Greetings. looking for info on Maj James Blackburn
who served w/the 2157th in Korea. best, braxton
Keywords: Blackburn, 2157th
Entry: 43741
Subject: 3RD. ARS K-16,SEOUL 1951-2
Subject: 3RD. ARS K-16,SEOUL 1951-2
William Olafson wrote on June 12, 2004
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: I initially was stationed @ Nagoya,Japan, as a B-29 mechanic. There was a dire need for helicopter mechanics and was sent to a school there and then sent to K-16,Korea. I spent 11 months there in a tent with the follwing names.
Donald Jeter,Charles Short,William Wetstein.and 3 others that I can picture in my mind but cannot recall their names. I had flown to 8055, K-14, Cho-do, and several other bases. It was the most vivid time in my life. I wish that we could organize a re-union as there are probably not too many of us left anymore.
Keywords: I was a H-5 mechanic @ K-16 for 11 months
Entry: 42215
Subject: GROUP AND SQDN INFO AND WEBSITE
Subject: GROUP AND SQDN INFO AND WEBSITE
Tony Santore wrote on April 9, 2004
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit: 3RD RESCUE
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: I have put up a website which tells the story of the Air Rescue Service in Korea and Japan from 1950 to 1957.
Although it is not complete, it contains a lot of information about a number of organizations, including the 3rd Air Rescue Group, and the following Air Rescue Squadrons: 1st Det, 3rd ARS; 2157th, 33rd, 36th, 37th, 38th, 39th, and 60th, as well as the 121st Evac Hospital.
I have virtually nothing about the 121st and am still looking.
I have recently found and ordered about 6 microfilms about the Air Rescue Service. Given the slowness of government document-providers,
I don't know when I'll have them.
Anyway, if you want to check out my site and possibly link it, please
feel free to do so. It's at:
http://www.sunlink.net/~scramble/
You may E-mail me at:
scramble@sunlink.net
Thanks for your excellent site.
Keywords: 1998 message found and entered
Entry: 40678
Subject: KOREAN WAR BIDDIES 3 ARS
Subject: KOREAN WAR BIDDIES 3 ARS
William P. (Bill) Price wrote on February 7, 2004
City and State: COKER AL
Unit: DET. 1, 3 ARS.
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: I am looking for Korean War Buddy, Gerald L. Fryer. WE were Medics together at K-16, 3 ARS.and also at Hamilton A.F.B. Calif. I recently found John Lathrop, Frank Schilling, and Carl Poole. You other Medics that were with us at that time in Korea, Det. 1, 3rd. Air Rescue, 1951-52 where are you? Lets plan a ReUnion. Were not getting any younger you know. wpprice@bellsouth.net
Keywords: K-16, 8055 MASH, H-5, H-19, Sa-16, 3 ARS
Entry: 39537
Subject: SON OF AF VET
Subject: SON OF AF VET
Norman A. Johanson wrote on December 29, 2003
City and State: REDDING CA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My father, Captain Harold A. Johanson, was a SA16 pilot with the 3rd Air Rescue Squadron out of Johnson Air Base from approx March 1951 thru April 1952. I would like to here from anyone who may have served with or knew him.
Keywords:
Entry: 38328
Subject: DET 1 1952
Subject: DET 1 1952
Elmer Davis wrote on November 13, 2003
Email Update Needed
City and State: SANFORD NC
Unit: DET 1, 3RD AIR SEAR RESCUE KOREA 1952
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: So honored to be a part of the history of the helicopter being used to save the lives of wounded that would not have survived the ambulance ride to the treatment. Also, to have been a part of a "Water Pick Up' off of North Korea (Cho Do)and one on enemy held ground, North of Inchon. All credit needs be given to the Fighter Cap pilots that gave the fire support to the helicopter. Thanks guys. Could not have done it with out you.............Elmer (Buddy) DAvis
Keywords: Orange Scarf Tiger.....still have it. H-5s and H19s......and SA 16s
Entry: 37988
Subject: THESE THINGS WE DO THAT OTHERS MAY LIVE
Subject: THESE THINGS WE DO THAT OTHERS MAY LIVE
Jim Beggs wrote on November 3, 2003
Email Update Needed
City and State: BAYONET POINT FL
Unit: 36TH AND 2157TH ARS
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: My wife and I just returned from a week long visit to Seoul courtesy of the Korean Federation Industries and the United Nations Military Command. We were there for the commemoration of the signing of the 50th Armistice in July. Drop
me an email and I'll send you a copy of an article we just wrote for our local newspapers outlining South Korea as it stands today. Trust me, its different than it was in the early 1950's
Keywords: Radio Operator on SA-16s flying out of Johnson AFB in Japan and K-16 in Seoul
Entry: 35379
Subject: NARSARSSUAK AFB 1954-1955
Subject: NARSARSSUAK AFB 1954-1955
Ann Pennington wrote on July 9, 2003
Email Update Needed
City and State: FAYETTEVILLE NC
Unit: 6611 HOSP
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: Getting old and would love to hear from any one.
Keywords: Hosp Area ( we had our own fire station too)
Entry: 32800
Subject: INFO ABOUT MY DAD
Subject: INFO ABOUT MY DAD
Carlo Ramirez wrote on March 15, 2003
City and State: FOOTHILL RANCH CA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My Dad was in the Para-Rescue unit as a medic, he didn't talk about it. Anyone who remembers Homer Ramirez please drop me a line. My Dad always told me that he would rather box instead of doing KP. Thanks...
Keywords: Air Force rescue, PJ, Air Rescue
Entry: 32694
Subject: ANY ONE IN THE 2157TH IN KOREA NOVE 1952 TO AUGUST 1953
Subject: ANY ONE IN THE 2157TH IN KOREA NOVE 1952 TO AUGUST 1953
Clifford Taylor wrote on March 11, 2003
Email Update Needed
City and State: QUITMAN TX
Unit: 2157TH ARS
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: 2157th ARS
Keywords:
Entry: 32521
Subject: 3RD AIR RESCUE SERVICE-YOKOTO AFB
Subject: 3RD AIR RESCUE SERVICE-YOKOTO AFB
Susan Canale wrote on March 5, 2003
City and State: GLENDALE AZ
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Hi! I am the daughter of George Seymour who has finally told his family about his wartime duties. He was a tall man who played basketball, golfed when ever he could at a nearby Japonese golf course and was second team all 5th Air Force softball third baseman. My father is still very healthy man who plays too much golf. I would like to find any of the people who flew with him? He has tons of photos. Thank you.
Keywords: Radar observer in B-17 modified (with boat)and Albatross,amphibian plane nicknamed "Rudolph". 1949-1952
Entry: 32341
Subject: GREENLAND ARMY HOSPITAL
Subject: GREENLAND ARMY HOSPITAL
Mike Downey wrote on February 26, 2003
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: I am completing a research project into the army hospitals in Greenland (Narsarsuaq) during the Korean War.
I would very much welcome reminiscences, anecdotes, stories of life in these noble institutions.
Anyone who worked in these hospitals, made an enormous contribution - and I am preparing a publication to pay tribute to the men and women who served so loyally.
Keywords:
Entry: 31576
Subject: E AIL CHANGE
Subject: E AIL CHANGE
Bobby McCurry wrote on January 29, 2003
Email Update Needed
City and State: CLEVELAND TN
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran - Korea
Comments: from prev msgs.. my e mail address has changed= to
bobbymccurry@aol.com
looking for ed pittman. we were tx from armore afb to korea to the 2157th and when deactivated we were tx to japan.
Keywords:
Entry: 31431
Subject: LOOKING FOR INFO ON MY FATHER
Subject: LOOKING FOR INFO ON MY FATHER
David Holder wrote on January 21, 2003
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: Looking for anyone that knew my father.
Fredrick H. Holder.
Keywords: B-17, SA16, air rescue.
Entry: 30589
Subject: DETACHMENT 1, 3RD AIR RESCUE GROUP
Subject: DETACHMENT 1, 3RD AIR RESCUE GROUP
Charles H. (Chuck) Carr wrote on December 23, 2002
DeceasedCity and State: APPLETON WI
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran - Korea
Comments: Would like to contact 1st Lt.Wilton Bowman,and Medical Tech. C. M. Cernan.1st Lt. J Pohlen. They were involved in the failed rescue attempt of a Marine pilot in the taedong-gand Estuary December 27, 1952.
Capt. Martin was pilot of back up helicopter. Would also like to locate him and the crew members.
Keywords:
Entry: 27978
Subject: I WAS THERE
Subject: I WAS THERE
Rodney Pickett wrote on September 2, 2002
Email Update Needed
City and State: NASHVILLE TN
Unit: 2157TH ARS
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: 7/8/1955 K-14 Kimpo, Korea APO 76 assigned to the 2157th Air Rescue Squadron
8/19/1955 Flying Status (logged 59:10 flight time on SH-19B Helicopter as a crew chief
Spent 11 months in Korea living in a tent, then moved to Ashia Japan for about a month.
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Bobby McCurry wrote on May 22, 2002
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City and State: CLEVELAND TN
Unit: 2157TH ARS K14
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: transferred from ardmore ok with edward b pittman. we served with maurice hotham, raymond dick plus others in 2157th at kimpo. that others may live. remember a captain peterson??? we had h19's and sa16's
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Entry: 22614
Subject: AIR SEA RESCUE GREENLAND
Subject: AIR SEA RESCUE GREENLAND
Gordon Bluett wrote on January 24, 2002
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Comments: I was stationed at BW1 Narsarssuaq, Greenland form 1953-54. I was looking for a picture of the air rescue plane, SA16 (Flying Duckbutt). Would really appreciate it. This plane was a lifesaver in all respects....
Thank you
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Entry: 22088
Subject: LOOKING FOR BUDDIES-KOREA 1954-55
Subject: LOOKING FOR BUDDIES-KOREA 1954-55
James P. Jackson wrote on January 6, 2002
City and State: OXFORD AL
Unit: 2157THAIR RESCUE SQDN.
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: I got out of the AF in April 1956, went to work for the Dept. of the Army as a flying troubleshooter at Atlanta Army Depot In 1958.We overhauled Helicopters and some fixed wing aircraft for Third Army.Atlanta Depot closed in 1973 and I went to Anniston Army Depot and worked as a Production Planner Till I retired in 1988.Since then, I have had lung,prostate cancer and learned to play bluegrass music on the guitar and turned the big 70,Would love to correspond with anyone who served
in the 2157th Air Rescue Sqdn. in Korea!! Capt. Carothers,where are you?? He was one nice man and I enjoyed working for him.Glenn Stowe, where are you?? Lots more I can't recall-Larry Turner, where are you??
Keywords: Assistant Line Chief-2157th Air Rescue Sqdn.
from Sept.1953-1954. We maintained a Sqdn. of H19-A's and B's. Maintenance Officer was Capt. Richard P.Carothers from Savannah, Ga.
Entry: 21267
Subject: 3RD ARS VETERANS,FLT D
Subject: 3RD ARS VETERANS,FLT D
Ronald Schrock wrote on December 6, 2001
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City and State: TOPEKA KS
Unit: FLT D 3RD ARS
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: I served with Flight D, 3rd ARS from March 1950 to Sept 1952. I was in the armament section and flew on SB17s until they were replaced by SA16s.I wonder if there is anyone still around that was ther at that time. R>G> Schrock S/SGT
Keywords: Flew in sb17
Entry: 15735
Subject: LOOKING FOR A KOREAN MEDIC
Subject: LOOKING FOR A KOREAN MEDIC
Danny Mize wrote on March 31, 2001
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Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran
Comments: I'm trying to locate Elmer Davis who served as a medic in Korea in the fall of 1952. He rode with Owen Clark, rescue helicopter pilot (my stepfather) on the rescue mission of downed pilot, Quinn Fuller in Nov. 1952. He was originally from the Portland, Oregon area.
We recently arranged a reunion of Owen and Quinn, but would sure like to complete the picture by contacting Elmer Davis.
Keywords: Medic,helicopter rescue
Entry: 15648
Subject: SEOUL CITY AIRPORT (YONG DONG PO)
Subject: SEOUL CITY AIRPORT (YONG DONG PO)
Henry Phelps wrote on March 27, 2001
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City and State: NAMPA ID
Unit: HEADQUARTERS SQD 3RD AIR RESCUE GP
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: I was at the airbase just outside yong dong po all three times we lost Seoul and most of korea. I can vividly remember watching the chinese cross the river and enter the airport grounds before we were permitted to leave. Air Rescue was the last to leave, except for the british, they were having tea and could not be interupted. We left, they were still having tea, the chinese less than a mile away.
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Entry: 13460
Subject: CHO'DO ISLAND DECEMBER 1952
Subject: CHO'DO ISLAND DECEMBER 1952
Charles H. (Chuck) Carr wrote on December 4, 2000
DeceasedCity and State: APPLETON WI
Unit: FLEET MARINES - !ST 90MMAA UNIT
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran - Korea
Comments: Searching for the name of the AF Rescue unit and personnel stationed on Cho'Do Island in December 1952. Collecting information for a story about the attempted 1 1/2 hour water rescue attempt of !st Lt John B. Goery, USMCR attached to U.S.S. Badeong Strait CVE 116. Shot down, bailed out , landed in ocean. Two helipcopters with defective winches and a crash boat attempted rescue. Heavy shore battery fire and MIGS made effort very difficult. Pilot died from hypothermia.
Keywords: Airforce Rescue Unit Cho"do Island December 1952
Entry: 12952
Subject: AIR RESCUE SERVICE
Subject: AIR RESCUE SERVICE
Hugh Montgomery wrote on November 13, 2000
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City and State: LAMPASAS TX
Unit: 2157TH AIR RESCUE SQD
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: was wondering if any other squadron personell was still around.
Keywords: crew chief on H-19A Helicopter. Served from early 1953 to Dec. Fellow crewman: Tommy Dawson, Don Lancaster, Swede, Jack Chancellor, Perkins, My pilot was Lt. Robertson.
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Subject: AIR RESCUE SERVICE-36TH ARS
Subject: AIR RESCUE SERVICE-36TH ARS
Ron Weaver wrote on October 23, 2000
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Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: I was assigned to the electronics section of the 36ARS at Johnson AB from April 51 to May 54. I believe we were fortunate to be part of a group
whose mission was live saving(vs. living taking).
It was a good time to grow up among good men.
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Entry: 11318
Subject: DETACHMENT 1 - 3RD AIR RESCUE
Subject: DETACHMENT 1 - 3RD AIR RESCUE
Tom Greenlee wrote on August 27, 2000
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Unit: DETACHMENT 1 - 3RD AIR RESCUE
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: Looking for anyone in the Unit.
Keywords: Medic, K16, 8055 Mash
Entry: 10113
Subject: GRUMMAN ALBATROSS
Subject: GRUMMAN ALBATROSS
Ray Wolfe wrote on July 4, 2000
City and State: SEATTLE WA
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Comments: I am researching the history of the Grumman Albatross. If anybody would care to share any historical information or especially personal recollections of the Albatross, I would be very interested in talking to you. Also, If you are looking for information on somebody who flew or was rescued by the Albatross, I will be more than happy to search my archives and see if I can be of any help.
Keywords: Albatross, HU-16, SA-16,
Entry: 9761
Subject: DAUGHTER OF AF VET
Subject: DAUGHTER OF AF VET
Donna Graybosch wrote on June 25, 2000
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Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: I am the daughter of David L. Perry. I do know that he was a 1st. Lt. in the air force. Family lore tells me that he flew land/sea planes to recover injured and deliver to M*A*S*H units.
David was from Huntington, WV. If anyone remembers him, has photos, etc., please let me know. He never spoke of his duties (which I am sure is not an unusual occurance). He passed in 1979.
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Hafidzul Borhan wrote on February 8, 2000
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Entry: 1163
Subject: HQ 1951-52
Subject: HQ 1951-52
Donald Linker wrote on November 20, 1998
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City and State: WRIGHT CITY MO
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Comments: I WAS STATIONED AT JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE IN JAPAN IN HEADQUARTERS THIRD AIR RESCUE GROUP FROM 1951-1953.
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