452nd Bomb Group
On October 27, 1950, the 452nd BG entered combat against communist forces with its B-26s, flying medium-level armed reconnaissance, interdiction bombing, and close air support sorties. The group bombed and strafed buildings, tunnels, rail lines, switching centers, bridges, vehicles, supply dumps, and airfields. In one of its most important missions, the 452nd BG supported the 187th Airborne Infantry Regiment's mass parachute drop over North Korean lines at Munsan-ni on March 23, 1951. Leading the troop carrier aircraft over the target area, the group dropped 500-pound bombs, fired rockets, and strafed the CCF front line. After the enemy launched its spring 1951 offensive, it added night missions then in early June converted solely to such operations until its inactivation on May 10, 1952.
Combat Components
Stations
Itazuke AB, Japan, October 27, 1950; Miho AB, Japan, c. December 10, 1950; Pusan-East AB, South Korea, May 17, 1951-May 10, 1952.
Entry: 97696
Subject: FRIENDS OF S. SGT. ALLAN J. FOLINO JR.
Subject: FRIENDS OF S. SGT. ALLAN J. FOLINO JR.
Roberta Folino wrote on April 7, 2019
City and State: SEVIERVILLE TN
Unit:
Service or Relationship:
Comments: RIP S. Sgt Allan J. Folino Jr -452nd Bomb Group serving in Korea Conflict.
Passed on Dec. 2010. Resting at Veterans Cemetery, Knoxville, Tennessee.
Keywords: RIP
Entry: 95218
Subject: 1ST LT. MYRON MILLER ARTWORK
Subject: 1ST LT. MYRON MILLER ARTWORK
John Smith wrote on January 1, 2018
City and State: MISSION VIEJO CA
Unit: UNKNOWN
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: I found a nice piece of artwork drawin by 1st Lt. Myron Miller at a southern California estate sale. It is a drawing of a B-26 on approximately 11 x 17 paper. I would attach an image of it, but it is not possible with this forum. On the lower left corner is the emblem of the 452nd Bomb Group, Korea. In the lower center is USAF and it symbol, in the lower right hand corner is the name 1st Lt. Myron Miller. The B-26 itself has red trim and a large L on the vertical stabilizer, along with the number 434556. Just behind the air force insignia on the rear body is BC-556. If anyone is interested in owning this artwork, just let me know and I will mail it to you, free. My interest in this image is due to my employment at Hughes Aircraft Company in the 70's. We had two B-26 we used for flight test bed purposes. Then I started researching the 452nd Bomb Group and thought someone might really want this. Best Regards! John (949) 702-1304
Keywords: Myron Miller B-26 artwork
Entry: 89435
Subject: DICK BARRET
Subject: DICK BARRET
Michael Best wrote on August 2, 2014
Email Update Needed
City and State: HOUSTON TX
Unit: USMCR. U S NAVY
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran
Comments: TAKING A LONG SHOT IN THE DARK. ATTEMPTING TO FIND ANYONE HAS INFO ON A RICHARD (DICK) BARRETT. DICK WAS A PILOT WITH THE 452nd NIGHT FIGHTER BOMBER GROUP FLYING B26's KOREA IN 1951. DICK WAS MY STEP FATHER MY MOM BETSY OR MILDRED.
ON RETURN TO THE STATES IN 51/52 WE WERE STATIONED AT THE COSTAL RADAR STATION ACROSS THE SHREWSBURY RIVER FROM SANDY HOOK- SEABRIGHT NEW JERSEY. THEN, IT WAS THE AIR FORCE BASE OUTSIDE OF SELMA ALABAMA, THEN PASADENA TEXAS AT ELLINGTON AF BASE TEXAS, THEN NUEVO LAREDO TEXAS, THEN PHOENIX OR TUCSON ARIZONA.
DICK HAD BEEN SHOVED INTO FAR TOO MUCH COMBAT WWII AND KOREA AND HAD PROBLEMS. I UNDERSTAND THAT ALL TO WELL. IF ANYONE HAS INFORMATION ON DICK BARRETT PLEASE CONTACT ME...IT WILL BE APPRECIATED...MANY THANKS AND SEMPER FI/ ANCHORS AWAY.
Keywords: FEATHERS...USS PRAIRIE AD 15, USS PIEDMONT AD 17, USS ST. PAUL CA 73, USS RUPERTUS DD851.....BAR MAN 3rd SQUAD 1sT PLATOON 15th RIFLE COMPANY FIRST MARINE DIVISION, CAMP ONOFRE, CAMP PENDLETON CALIFORNIA.
1953 1962
Entry: 86692
Subject: EDWARD JOSEPH KOVACH SR
Subject: EDWARD JOSEPH KOVACH SR
Eileen Donahue wrote on July 11, 2013
City and State: AVON LAKE OH
Unit: 452 BOMB GROUP
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments:
Keywords: I am sure this will be a long shot, but my Dad died on January
29, 1952 serving in Korea. When he died, he was in a Japanese
Hospital. He and my mother divorced in 1942 I think. Dad
remarried and my brother and I are searching for our half sister
Susan Kovach. We are not sure if she lived in New Mexico or
Denver Colorado. We have gotten two sides of this story. If you
can help, we would be very grateful.
Entry: 85609
Subject: LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ABOUT MY DAD/UNCLE
Subject: LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ABOUT MY DAD/UNCLE
Dave Simpson wrote on March 1, 2013
City and State: ORANGE CA
Unit: 452
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I am looking for any informaiton about those who knew
my dad (Glen) and uncle (Gerry) who both served in
the 452 in the early 50's. Anyone that knew them,
pictures, stories about them. My dad passed away
more than 10 years ago. Want to keep his memory
alive with my kids.
Keywords: Glen and Gerry Simpson
Entry: 81238
Subject: PICTURES
Subject: PICTURES
Ernest B. Ray SR. wrote on December 4, 2011
Email Update Needed
City and State: MCCALLA AL
Unit: 452 BOMB WING L KOREA
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: WOOD LIKE TO SEE THES PICTURES AGAIN ILOST ALLMY
PICTURES IN MY HOUSE FIRE
Keywords:
Entry: 81029
Subject: SEARCHING FOR INFO
Subject: SEARCHING FOR INFO
Michael (Mike) Best wrote on November 12, 2011
Email Update Needed
City and State: HOUSTON TX
Unit: USS RUPERTUS DD-851
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran
Comments: AM SEARCHING FOR ANY INFORMATION ON MY STEP FATHER
CAPTAIN DICK BARRETT..BORN BOSTON. BARRETT WAS A B-26
PILOT..HIS BEST PAL WAS A BERNY SPECT..WHO RECEIVED
TERRIBLE FACIAL WOUNDS DURING A MISSION. BERNIE AS I
RECALL FROM 1952 WAS AVED BECAUSE OF THE INTENSE COLD
AND THE FACT THAT HE WAS A BOMBADIER. OTHER CREW
MEMEBRS I CAN'T REMEMBER NAMES.. THEY WERE MEMBERS OF
THE 452 BOMB GROUP..I SEEM TO RECALL THEY WERE ALSO
CALLED THE 452 ND..FIGHTER BOMBER GROUP..BUT REALLY
NOT SURE.
WRITING A BOOK OF MY LIFE FOR FAMILY AND WISH TO
INCLUDE DICK AS HE WAS MY STEP FATHER. ANT INFO IS
GREATLY APPRECIATED.
THANKS SO MUCH AND THANK YOU ALL FOR SERVING. GOD
BLESS
Keywords: USS PRAIRIE AD-15
USS PIEDMONT AD-17
USS ST. PAUL CA-73
USS RUPERTUS DD-851
Entry: 77814
Subject: JIM PITTAWAY A-26 AIRCRAFT COMMANDER
Subject: JIM PITTAWAY A-26 AIRCRAFT COMMANDER
Geoffrey Pittaway wrote on February 11, 2011
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Comments: My father, Lt. Col. (Ret) James W. Pittaway was a member of the 452nd, 730 Squadron in the spring and summer of 1951. At the time he was Capt. James W. (Jim) Pittaway having arrived as a replacement pilot, he flew missions until it was discovered up the chain that he had been in the fledgeling OSI and was abruptly pulled from flight status. Of all of the aircraft he flew in WWII, Korea, and subsequently, he has a particular fondness for the A-26, and the night missions he flew. As his 90th birthday approaches, I am seeking any information possible on the A/C markings of 730 sqdrn to have applied to a model of the aircraft. Any assistance is greatly appreciated. BTW, the model samples of the A-26 and others are available at www.motionmodels.com
Keywords: A-26, 730 Squadron, 452 Bomb group, aircraft markings
Entry: 74795
Subject: ATT: JOHN DARBY
Subject: ATT: JOHN DARBY
Russell Quimby wrote on May 24, 2010
Email Update Needed
City and State: RANCHO CORDOVA CA
Unit: 452ND MEDICAL GROUP-FLIGHT SURGONS OFFICE
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: I (Russell Quimby) served with a Mr. Rogers, Hobson Dewy Cunningham, Jerry Springer, worked for Flight Surgon. I am a life member of the VFW Post number 10125
Keywords: 452nd Medical Group, Miho Air Base:452nd Med Grp APO 970. Huyunda Korea
Entry: 71684
Subject: LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO SERVED AT K9 IN KOREA 1953
Subject: LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO SERVED AT K9 IN KOREA 1953
William Grace wrote on September 20, 2009
City and State: YORKTOWN VA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments:
Keywords: looking for anyone who served at k9 in korea 1953
Entry: 62501
Subject: 452ND AND 17TH BOMB GRP.
Subject: 452ND AND 17TH BOMB GRP.
Robert E. (Bob) Coffelt wrote on October 4, 2007
DeceasedCity and State: ARLINGTON TX
Unit: 452ND - 17TH MAINTANCE AND SUPPLY
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: Would like to hear from the guys at K-9 M and S during the period 12/51 to
11/52. Hope a bunch of you are still out there.
Keywords: Jerry Stroud, Papa Meeks, Reid Anderson, Ray McClarty, Bill Brown
Entry: 59539
Subject: INVADER 44-34520 BC-520
Subject: INVADER 44-34520 BC-520
Matt Gunsch wrote on January 10, 2007
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Other
Comments: We are looking for any of the crew members that flew Invader BC-520 and any pictures of the plane. It is now in a museum in Glendale, Az.
Here are the dates it was in Korea
Apr 1951 To 452nd Bombardment (Light) Wing (Far East Air Forces), Miho
> AB and Pusan AB Korea
> May 1952 To 17th Bombardment (L) Wing (FEAF), Pusan AB and Miho AB
Keywords:
Entry: 57768
Subject: AN OLD SOLDIER HAS FALLEN
Subject: AN OLD SOLDIER HAS FALLEN
George Reese JR. wrote on June 23, 2006
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Hello,
Just a brief note to let you know a comrade, SSgt William G. Reese, has passed away. My father attended the group's reunions in Long Beach until they ceased holding them last year. Dad was a combat photog, an ex-Navy man WWII, and a great father. I attended two of his reunions, and so glad I had the honor of meeting so many brave men and women. My mother, Maxine, passed on in August '05. Dad was ill for a number of years, and took his final flight to heaven on June 7 '06. Just wanted his comrades to know.
George Reese
Keywords: Photographic Group
Entry: 56413
Subject: 452 REUNION
Subject: 452 REUNION
Ernest B. Ray SR. wrote on March 28, 2006
Email Update Needed
City and State: MCCALLA AL
Unit: 452 MAINTANCE MIHO JAPAN
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: HELLO JIM; GLAD TO HERE FROM YOU AGAIN; PLESE LET ME WHEN THE NEXT REUNION WILL BE WHERE AND WHEN IS OK WITH-ME KEEP IN TOUCH
Keywords:
Entry: 50245
Subject: REMEMBRANCE
Subject: REMEMBRANCE
James Keith wrote on April 18, 2005
Email Update Needed
City and State: ALTON IL
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Extremely interested finding out about my father-in-law. Just from hints we have, he had an full and lively career in both WWII and Korea. My wife never knew her father, as she was born on 24 March 1951, and he went MIA on 2 December 1950. We would like to learn about the man, as well as hear stories about events.
Thank you.
Jim Keith MM1(SS)ret.
Keywords: CAPTAIN WILLIAM OTIS HOBBA, 730 BMB SQ
Entry: 47173
Subject: CHANGE OF EMAIL AND MORE INFO
Subject: CHANGE OF EMAIL AND MORE INFO
John Darby wrote on November 29, 2004
City and State: SAN JACINTO CA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: Check out yahoo groups for the "452nd Bomb Wing"
We have pictures and squadron insignia, etc.
I am looking for a guy named O.K. Poe. I just signed a man up in my VFW Post named Rogers who was a medic at Miho. I I can provide any info such as History, let me know.
Keywords: cannibals.
Entry: 45493
Subject: ANHYBODY OUT THERE
Subject: ANHYBODY OUT THERE
Warren Baker wrote on August 29, 2004
Email Update Needed
City and State: FAIRVIEW HGTS IL
Unit: 452ND LT. BOMB WING 1952
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments:
Keywords: 452nd Lt. Bomb wing
Entry: 35125
Subject: INVADER 44-34313 (BC313)
Subject: INVADER 44-34313 (BC313)
John Bach wrote on June 27, 2003
City and State: OXNARD CA
Unit: NAVY UTILITY SQADRON 7 (VU-7)
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments: looking for info on Invader 44-34313 (BC313) 452 bomb group 730 sqdn. looking for source of name
JUNIO on a/c. any pictures and no. of missions flown.
Keywords: USS Princeton CV37 Korea 1950-51. VU7 '51-53. plane captain/aircrew JD-1 Invader no.5 BUNO 77141
Entry: 34871
Subject: ANYONE WHO KNEW CHARLES G. HERRICK
Subject: ANYONE WHO KNEW CHARLES G. HERRICK
Bob Burns wrote on June 14, 2003
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: I am interested in contacting anyone who knew Charles G. Herrick, who flew in the Korean War and apparently was with the 452nd Bombardment Group (L). I seek this contact in connection with research for a news story about Herrick for The Associated Press.
Keywords: 452nd bombardment group (L)
Entry: 11335
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