452nd Bombardment Squadron

Air Force BBS

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Kay Nixon wrote on January 3, 2014

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My dad took several pictures of nose art from this base in korea . some of the plane names are: NIKH, midnight rendezvous, no sweat, long shot, timid trio, ahaulin, my Diane, and the waiting lady.

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Brian Purvis wrote on June 4, 2013

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Comments: I would love to get any kind of information at all regarding my
Grandfather who was Pilot Capt. Guy Purvis. with the 452.
Greg his son is my dad.
Thank you in advance to anybody that responds.

Keywords: Guy Purvis . My Grandfather.

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Robert Minerich wrote on December 1, 2012

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City and State: LONG BEACH CA

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I am so happy to have found this sight my father
Robert Minerich used to fly with Albert Sparlis if
anyone has pictures of my father or the planes he
flew please contact me thanks and god bless

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Ryc (Richard) Lyden wrote on April 2, 2007

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City and State: COTTAGE GROVE MN

Unit: 728TH

Service or Relationship: Interested Person

Comments: Tom was a pilot of a B-26 at the time that my father was lost. I did have an email from his granddaughter several years ago and would like to make contact again. Please let me know if you have any information I can use to contact her or other family members.

Keywords: Tom Armstrong

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Ryc (Richard) Lyden wrote on April 2, 2007

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City and State: COTTAGE GROVE MN

Unit: 728TH

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I have found a lot of information through this organization and can't say enough about everybody. One of the final things to find is a photo of my fathers plane. A B-26 named "Vivian Girl". If you have ANY photos of the base or a/c please let me know. I'll pay for any copying and postage. I can get the tail number if you only have photos of planes and can't identify the nose art.

Keywords: Vivian Girl, K-9

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Ryc (Richard) Lyden wrote on January 14, 2005

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City and State: COTTAGE GROVE MN

Unit: 452ND / 728TH

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I am trying to find the approximate location of the crash of my fathers B-26. This is the only I have available.

According to the report.

Case No. 463,
Location of the crash is: BU 7845 6431-I.
Geographic coordinates is: BU 7845 (BTB)
Nearest town: is blank.

The map sheet: 6431 I, Korea 1:50,000.

I hope that this helps.

I'm also still looking for any photographs of his B-26 aircraft, which was named "Vivian Girl". The tail number 44-34337.

These are the last two items, short of locating the crash and repratriation of all crew members, that I need to put this to rest. I can't thank all of you enough for the information and support that my family and I have received from this group.

God bless all of you and those who have, are and will give service to this country and its proud tradition of doing what it takes to attain lasting freedom for all.

Ryc Lyden

Keywords: B-26, Vivian Girl, 452nd, 728th, crash coordinates, Lyden, Finch, Dixon, Cheston.

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Ken Tinkcom wrote on November 2, 2004

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City and State: CHEYENNE WY

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Our Dad passed away July 1, 2004. He retired as a Lt.Col USAF. My brothers and I am interested in his missions over Korea as a navigator/bombardier, flying B-26B's and later D models. He served with Flight D, 729th Bomb Squadron, 452nd Wing, from the earliest stages of the allied air campaign in Korea. Starting at George AFB in Victorville CA they then went to war.
We are very proud of all those who served in the so called forgotten war. 'Fly Til You Die' is a book that my brother obtained, written by a squadron commander, Wally McDannel. My dad had it marked at pg. 93 the night he suddenly died at 83 years old. It is an excellent reading book.
We also have some photos of B-26's that Dad took from the air when he was over there in Korea plus regular shots of him and the guys...like the time they went to Japan on R and R. He also flew with the Turk pilot Erdonmez for a few missions.
I wonder if there is anybody out there, besides us,who is interested in this.

My email is kremancafe@juno.com.

Sincerely,
Ken Tinkcom
Wyoming

Keywords: 60+ combat missions...Flight D, 729th BS, 452nd BW

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Ryc (Richard) Lyden wrote on August 28, 2004

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City and State: COTTAGE GROVE MN

Unit: 452ND/ 728TH (FATHER)

Service or Relationship: -

Comments: Does anyone have a map sheet No. '6431 I'?

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Ryc (Richard) Lyden wrote on August 28, 2004

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City and State: COTTAGE GROVE MN

Unit: 452ND/ 728TH (FATHER)

Service or Relationship: -

Comments: I'm looking for any photos that would have either my father, Lt. William (Bill) Lyden, or his aircraft (B-26) nicknamed 'Vivian Girl'. Her tail number was 44-34337.

Keywords: Lyden, Vivian Girl

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Davis Wright wrote on May 19, 2003

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City and State: WILMINGTON DE

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Looking to find information on Capt. Charles F. Wright. I am a distant relative who would like to have a complete story. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

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Marion Erskine Thomas wrote on December 5, 2002

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City and State: CENTRAL SC

Unit: 729TH BOMB SQUADRON

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: Would like to hear from crew members, fellow pilots. Geiger, Byars

Keywords: Known as Rich Man 26, B-26 729th unit
Crew names: Lowry, Vail, McEldowney
Personal Friends, Jim Gunnoe (POW)
Released after a year and a half

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- Korean War Era Veterans wrote on March 26, 2002

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City and State: ECKERT CO

Unit: 437TH TC WG

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: You are cordially invited to access our Korean War Era Veterans Free and Private Websites.

To do so you need to send us your name, snail mail address and advise your unit and time you were in Korea.

Families of Korean War Era Veterans either living or deceased are, also, invited.

The 452nd Bombardment Wing, I believe had some military relations with the 437th TC Wg or the 315th FEAF during the Korean War.

We are also having a FINAl Korean War Era Veterans REUNION 2002 in Sumter, SC the weekend of Sept. 13th, 14th and 15th, 2002. If interested, ask for access to the reunion website as well.

All branches of service and all units are welcome to participate in both our websites and the reunion ... regardless where stationed.

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James McDonald wrote on November 13, 2001

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City and State: AZTEC NM

Unit: NONE

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Ive heard stories from my grandfather and i would like to congradulate you men and wemon. I have the utmost respect for you fellow soldiers of my grandfathers.

Keywords: pole cat B 26

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Ernest A. Lindner wrote on May 30, 2001

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City and State: GLENDALE CA

Unit: 452 BG, 729TH SQDN.

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: Flew 66 missions with the 452nd in the original group to go over in the beginning,as a Bombardier-Navigator.53 of my missions were lead or deputy lead and all four of my assigned crews were shot down without me aboard for verious opportune reasons. I went home in May 1951 just as they were starting night interdiction missions. The 729th Squadron of B-26's sustained by far the heaviest casualtys and we were a very "gung ho" outfit.I miss all the good friends made in Korea.

Keywords: Flew many missions with code name Pretty Girl Able

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Tim Homer wrote on May 11, 2001

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City and State: FL

Unit: 452 BOMB WING

Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran

Comments: I am a friend of William "Bill" Smith. He flew with these guys in korea and would like to contact.
Lt. or Capt.George Ash- Nav
Capt.Nate Kildahl- Nav
Capt.Don Buehler- Pilot
Capt."Tim" Timossi(sic)- Pilot
Capt.Guy Purvis- Pilot

Thanks in advance for any assistance.

Keywords: William Smith, 17th Air Force, 452 Bomb Wing, Buehler, Kildahl, Purvis, B-26.

Note by editor May 28, 2002: contact Greg Purvis at: violetsky@prodigy.net if you have contact with Mr. Homer.

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David W. Thomley wrote on March 15, 2000

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City and State: SACRAMENTO CA

Unit: 17TH BOMB WING

Service or Relationship: -

Comments: Would like to make contact with pilotrs and crew who flew B-26 night missions out of K-9 in 1952 with 452nd and 17th Bomb Wings. Writing a novel that has significant account of this unit where I served. Thank you . . .

Keywords: 17th Bomb Wing
452 Bomb Wing
B-26 missions Korea 1952
K-9 AFB Pusan 1952

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Ray Leck wrote on March 10, 2000

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City and State: PERRYSBURG OH

Unit: 17TH BOMBARDMENT WING

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: Great bunch of guys. We had some good times in spite of the circumstances.After Korea Malcom Bill and I got stationed in Savannah G.A.at Hunter A.F.B where we finished our tours

Keywords: Friends:
Malcom R. MCALLISTER A.F. 13372051
William G. Thompson A.F. 14374629

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