452nd Bomb Group Combat Units
452nd Air Police Sqdn
452nd Communications Sqdn
452nd Food Service Sqdn
452nd Installation Sqdn
452nd Maintenance Sqdn
452nd Medical Group
452nd Motor Vehicle Sqdn
The 452nd BW, a Reserve wing ordered to active service in August 1950, moved from California to Japan during October-November. Arriving at Itazuke AB on October 25, the wing's air echelon began B-26 combat operations over Korea two days later. Its ground echelon arrived by ship in mid-November. The wing, under Fifth Air Force control, was briefly attached to the 8th FBW at Itazuke AB and to 314th Air Division while at Miho AB, Japan. The 452nd BW inactivated on May 10, 1952 and returned to Reserve status.
Combat Components
452nd Bombardment Group: -May 10, 1952.
Stations
Itazuke AB, Japan, October 25, 1950; Miho AB, Japan, December 12, 1950; Pusan East AB, South Korea, May 23, 1951-May 10, 1952.
Photo: Courtesy Sgt John McVey
Note from Ted Baker, a former pilot for unit:
"One other thing, the 452nd Bomb Wing became the 17th Bomb Wing in early 1952. It was a paper transfer, men and aircraft remained at K-9.
By law, the 452nd Reserve Bomb Wing had to be deactivated (on paper) at
the termination of their federal recall period and given a new
designation."
The 452nd BW, a Reserve wing ordered to active service in August 1950, moved from California to Japan during October-November. Arriving at Itazuke AB on October 25, the wing's air echelon began B-26 combat operations over Korea two days later. Its ground echelon arrived by ship in mid-November. The wing, under Fifth Air Force control, was briefly attached to the 8th FBW at Itazuke AB and to 314th Air Division while at Miho AB, Japan. The 452nd BW inactivated on May 10, 1952 and returned to Reserve status.
Combat Components
452nd Bombardment Group: -May 10, 1952.
Stations
Itazuke AB, Japan, October 25, 1950; Miho AB, Japan, December 12, 1950; Pusan East AB, South Korea, May 23, 1951-May 10, 1952.
Entry: 92261
Subject: NEW EMAIL ADRESS
Subject: NEW EMAIL ADRESS
Ernest B. Ray SR. wrote on November 21, 2015
Email Update Needed
City and State: MCCALLA AL
Unit: 452 MAINTANIS
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: I JOINED THE 452 AT GEORGE IN LATE SEPT...FROM THERE TO GEORGE FIELD THEN TO CAMP STOEMAN WE LEFT THE STATES ON HALLOWEEN 1950 THEN TO ITSUKIE THERE A SHORT TIME THEN TO MIHO THEN ON TO K9 I WAS THERE WHEN 452 WAS CHANGED TO 17 BOMB WING AND ABOUT 4-17-50 I WAS RELOCATED BACK TO THE STATES AND WAS AT ANDRES FIELD UNTIAL
MY ENLESTMENT WAS UP ... WOOD LIKE TO HERE FROM ANY ONE THAT KNEW ME I WAS IN THE MACHINE SHOP. REMEMBER THOES
DAYS WELL ERNEST RAY FLOBORAY29 @AOL.. COM
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Entry: 92260
Subject: NEW EMAIL ADRESS
Subject: NEW EMAIL ADRESS
Ernest B. Ray SR. wrote on November 21, 2015
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City and State: MCCALLA AL
Unit: 452 MAINTANIS
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: I JOINED THE 452 AT GEORGE IN LATE SEPT...FROM THERE TO GEORGE FIELD THEN TO CAMP STOEMAN WE LEFT THE STATES ON HALLOWEEN THEN T ITSUKIE THERE A SHORT TIME THEN TO MIHO THEN ON TO K9 I WAS THERE WHEN 452 WAS CHANGED TO 17 BOMB WING AND ABOUT 4-17-50 I WE RELOKED BACK TO THE STATES AND WAS AT ANDRES FIELD UNTAIL MY ENLESTMENT WAS UP ... WOOD LIKE TO HERE FROM ANY ONE THAT KNEW ME I WAS IN THE MACHINE SHOP
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Entry: 91681
Subject: B-26 PILOT EDWARD G. (JERRY) BISHOP
Subject: B-26 PILOT EDWARD G. (JERRY) BISHOP
Gerald K. Bishop wrote on August 8, 2015
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City and State: GRAHAM TX
Unit: 452ND BW
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: My Dad, then Capt Edward G. (Jerry) Bishop was recalled to active duty from the reserves in the summer of 1950, re-qualled at Langley, and transferred to Miho, and then to Pusan-Ni through the summer of 1951, flying his all time favorite aircraft - the B-26 Invader. I have several photos of him while deployed but would like to correspond with others who flew with him at this time. (He went on to a 33 year career of service in USAF, retiring as an O-6).
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Entry: 91641
Subject: WILLIAM TURNER
Subject: WILLIAM TURNER
William Turner wrote on July 31, 2015
City and State: LOS ANGELES CA
Unit: 452ND MAINTENANCE & SUPPLY GROUP
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: I was a clerk for the 452nd M&S Group at K-1. Captain Cecil Dean was the Group Supply Officer.Lt. Pierce was the Personnel Officer. Does anyone remember the name of the first sergeant or the commanding officer? (he was a Lt. Colonel and a California school teacher).
Keywords: 150 S. Avenue 56
Entry: 91585
Subject: BRIG. GENERAL LUTHER W SWEETSER JR.
Subject: BRIG. GENERAL LUTHER W SWEETSER JR.
Luther (Larry) Sweetser III wrote on July 22, 2015
City and State: SEQUIM WA
Unit: 452ND L
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: 452nd Light Bomb Wing Long Beach California
Have pictures from Brig. Gen. LW Sweetser Jr in storage
Keywords: Brig Gen Luther W Sweetser Jr.
A-26 Invader Aircraft
Entry: 87966
Subject: GEORGE JIMMIE SOTO
Subject: GEORGE JIMMIE SOTO
Dean S. DeSoto wrote on December 24, 2013
Email Update Needed
City and State: SAN ANTONIO TX
Unit: 452ND
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: These are the details I have on Uncle George. Any other information would be much appreciated. Thank you again for your service and for the family members who keep the memories alive. God Bless.
AMERICAN BATTLE MONUMENTS COMMISSION
Korean War Veterans Honor Roll
George Jimmie Soto
Chino, California
Born September 11, 1922
Staff Sergeant, U.S. Air Force
Service Number AF39557853
Missing in Action - Presumed Dead
Died July 1, 1951 in Korea
Staff Sergeant Soto was a veteran of World War II. In Korea, he was the tail gunner of a B-26B Invader bomber with the 728th Bomber Squadron, 452nd Bomber Wing. On July 1, 1951, while on a night intruder mission, his aircraft was shot down over the southern end of Wanson Harbor, North Korea. He was listed as Missing in Action and was presumed dead on December 31, 1953. His remains were not recovered. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial. Staff Sergeant Soto was awarded the Air Medal with 8 Oak Leaf Clusters, the Purple Heart, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation, the Republic of Korea War Service Medal and the World War II Victory Medal.
Keywords: Wanson Harbor MIA 1951
Entry: 87965
Subject: GEORGE SOTO
Subject: GEORGE SOTO
Dean S. DeSoto wrote on December 24, 2013
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City and State: SAN ANTONIO TX
Unit: 452ND
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My uncle served in the early stages of the war. I am working on the family history and I understand he was lost somewhere in 1950 or 1951. Georgie Soto was born in Pomona/Chino California. His brother Charlie Soto (Army) and Paul DeSoto (Navy) He served in World War II and according to his brothers and sisters was in the Sicily, Italy, Normandy and until the end of the war. Since it would seem the 452nd was an Air Force Reserve unit mobilized, I am not sure what he did from 1945 through until he was lost in Korea. Family history says the stayed in the service after the war, so I have requested his service records to fill in this gap as only one of my aunts (his sisters) stills survives. I do know that his name is on the Korean War Memorial. Old photographs, stories, anything, or anyone knowing of Georgie would be quite helpful. One flight mechanic I met by chance, did not like Georgie as it would seem he was very good a poker and the poor mechanic was not. Before his eldest sister passed, she talked to the radioman that talked to his plane just before the explosion, who indicated that there was only silence after the explosion. He also told her it would probably be better if he died in the explosion, rather than being captured by the North Koreans. She understood what he meant by that. Many thanks to all of you, especially those who served our country and their family members that keep their memories alive.
Keywords: Georgie World War 2 Missing Poker California Carlos Soto Paul DeSoto Soto
Entry: 87642
Subject: JAMES BASFORD
Subject: JAMES BASFORD
Jeff Basford wrote on November 11, 2013
City and State: SAN DIEGO CA
Unit: 452ND BOMB WING L
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My father Jim Basford served in the 452nd in 1952. I have some
great photos that he took of the air base and many of the different
aircraft stationed there during that time. If anyone is interested
please email, I am happy to share them
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Entry: 87641
Subject: JAMES BASFORD
Subject: JAMES BASFORD
Jeff Basford wrote on November 11, 2013
City and State: SAN DIEGO CA
Unit: 452ND BOMB WING L
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My father Jim Bsaford served in the 452nd in 1952. I have some
great photos that he took of the air base and many of the different
aircraft stationed there during that time. If anyone is interested
please email, I am happy to share them
Keywords:
Entry: 87284
Subject: RONNIE WINTERS- CAPT. A-26 PILOT
Subject: RONNIE WINTERS- CAPT. A-26 PILOT
Steve Brown wrote on September 25, 2013
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I am searching for any information about my grandfather Ronnie
L. Winters. He was an A-26 Invader pilot during the Korean War.
I don't know for sure which unit he served with, only in the
5th Air Force and that he was awarded the Distinguished Flying
Cross. He was born in Oklahoma and lived in Siloam Springs,
Ark. He was married to Margaret McLeod from Dallas, Texas
during the war. Ronnie died in an airplane crash in 1958. If
anyone knew him I would appreciate you contacting me.
Keywords: A-26, Invader, Winters
Entry: 86392
Subject: JUNE, 2013
Subject: JUNE, 2013
Ely Simonoff wrote on May 31, 2013
Email Update Needed
City and State: SKOWHEGAN ME
Unit: HQ & HQ SQUADRON, 452 BOMB WING (L)
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: I was activated in Long Beach August 10,1950, and remained
with the 452nd Hq. Squadron through George AFB, Miho, K-9
Pusan, and Seoul. At this late date (2013) Is there any one out
there who remembers me? Floyd Scott ?, Robert Kesson?, Jack
Durall? ,Age Larson?
Keywords:
Entry: 85449
Subject: PROUD SON
Subject: PROUD SON
John Shallenberger wrote on February 13, 2013
City and State: LONG BEACH CA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My Father was John Paul Shallenberger Shally
Keywords: 452nd bomb wing Korea
Entry: 83893
Subject: TRIBUTE TO THE 452ND
Subject: TRIBUTE TO THE 452ND
Ian Branson wrote on August 13, 2012
City and State: ORANGE COUNTY CA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Greetings veterans and family members. I also wanted
to pay personal tribute like my sister did a month
ago. I also wanted to say thank you to all those who
served with and under my grandfather, Brig. Gen L.W.
Sweetser in the 452nd. His widow and his eldest
daughter (my mother) passed on many stories to me of
some of the interesting things he did during his
command. I learned of the fate of his A-26, the Miss
Sandy from a historian on the other side of the
globe. It amazes me how many who knew him held him in
such high esteem. Makes me proud to know him and to
know you all.
Keywords: Miss Sandy, Sweetser, General, Wallace
Entry: 83750
Subject: TRIBUTE TO THE 452ND
Subject: TRIBUTE TO THE 452ND
Jen Plesh wrote on July 27, 2012
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Hello Vets and family members.
I just wanted to pay a personal tribute and thank you
for all those who served with my Grandfather, Brig.
Gen Luther Wallace Sweetser in the 452nd. My family
has heard countless stories of missions, squadron
comradery and even antics of smuggled ice cream. The
General was always proud of those he served with and
know that he told those stories to the day he died.
Cheers to the heros! God Bless.
Keywords: Miss Sandy, Sweetser, General
Entry: 81503
Subject: LOADED BOMBS
Subject: LOADED BOMBS
James Rhoads wrote on December 27, 2011
City and State: MERRITT ISLAND FL
Unit: BOMB LOADED FUSE BOMBS
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: HAROLD RAINS PLAD A GURTAR AND FIDDLE
ECHARD
WILLIE
Keywords: LOOK FOR SOME ONE WHO KNEW ME AND KNOWS ABOUT MY BACK
ENJUREY
Entry: 80934
Subject: 1951
Subject: 1951
Chuck Johnson wrote on November 8, 2011
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City and State:
Unit: SAC, DMAFB, TUCSON, AZ
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: Hello fellow Vets. I am USAF Vietnam Vet. My dad
served in the 452ND Bomb Wing,(light) at Itazuke AB
and K-9 (dogpatch)in 1951. His name was Leroy G.
Johnson and he was the NCOIC of the Armament section.
Do any of you remember the OIC, 1st LT. John R.
Klima? He was responsible for having the commander of
FEAF, Brigadier General Luthor Sweetser, relieved of
command. Any way, he wrote a book about those
experiences entitled "Kiss My Brass". I have an
original copy and I am restoring it to legibility
because of the gradual degradation of the original
pages. I'm also having to edit parts because some
passages are unreadable. If any you guys who are left
out there who may remember Klima, my Dad, Tsgt.
Hilton C. Vier, Denny Jones or Johnny Cox, please
shoot me an E!!
Thanks much.
Keywords: K-9 "Dogpatch", Pusan, Korea
Entry: 79323
Subject: CAPT. GEORGE ROTHER
Subject: CAPT. GEORGE ROTHER
George Rother JR. wrote on June 16, 2011
City and State: OLYMPIA WA
Unit: 452ND
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My father, Capt. George Rother, was with the 452nd from it's early days at Miho Japan. I'd love to find a photo of that early unit that might include his picture. Thanks.
Keywords: George Rother, Portland, Oregon
Entry: 78179
Subject: LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON DAD
Subject: LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON DAD
Linda Morgan wrote on March 14, 2011
Email Update Needed
City and State: MACOMB MO
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I am looking for anyone who knew MSGT Loyd R Hughes. We were stationed in Miho and then Itazuke from around 1952-1957. I do know he was a Sgt Major and base commander either at Miho or Itazuke. He was in the food squadron too I believe. I have only located one person that we knew there David Cole. I'm trying to find also a Ralph Thornsberry. Everything is quite sketchy, but thought I would start here. Dad is gone and we have very little information.
Keywords:
Entry: 77367
Subject: IF ANYONE REMEMBERS
Subject: IF ANYONE REMEMBERS
Irving Slater wrote on January 5, 2011
Email Update Needed
City and State: HOUSTON TX
Unit: 730TH SQUADRON
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments:
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Entry: 75511
Subject: PAT CALCAGNO
Subject: PAT CALCAGNO
Jack Garner wrote on July 19, 2010
City and State: MESA AZ
Unit: 452ND INSTALLATON SQDN.
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: Pat Calcagno:
I was stationed with your father and went to Korea with him. I have pictures when we were preparing to board a C-47 aircraft enroute to Korea.
Hope this will help be of some help.
Jack Garner
Keywords: S/Sgt John Calcagno
Entry: 73284
Subject: LT. ROMANICH KIA EARLY 1952 PUSAN
Subject: LT. ROMANICH KIA EARLY 1952 PUSAN
Patrick Freeman wrote on January 25, 2010
Email Update Needed
City and State: SENOIA GA
Unit: 452ND BOMB GP (L) K9AFB EAST, PUSAN
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My father, Capt Freeman told my mother, Romanich didn't return from a night mission. All of the airmen were to go home after 55 combat missions. I have a small photo of these 3 officers dated 30Nov51 near the barracks.
I need a confirmation they were in the 452nd together?
Who was the CO at K9 squadron?
Are there any details on this unit?
Request any books written by anyone in the 452nd.
Keywords: Lt.Baily, Lt. Romanich, and Capt George H. Freeman Jr. AO 829838 AFRes Dcsd 1957). B-26 Crew members 452nd Bomb Wing? K9AFB east Pusan, Korea were friends.
Entry: 69566
Subject: ANY 452ND. CRASH RESCUE MEMBERS?
Subject: ANY 452ND. CRASH RESCUE MEMBERS?
Russell Peltz wrote on March 19, 2009
Email Update Needed
City and State: PRINCE GEORGE BC
Unit: 452ND. BOMB WING AIR INSTALLATION SQDN
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: I was with the Air Installations Crash Rescue Sqdrn. of the 452nd. Bomb Wing (light) at George AB, ItazukeAB, MihoAB, and Pusan(K-9). When the wing broke up, Wally Hignett and myself were transferred to the 67th. Tactical Recon Wing at Kimpo (K-14)Crash Rescue. If anyone from either wing remembers me, I would like to hear from them.
Keywords: I remember Barcalow, Garner, Steiner, Worley, Shurz, Jones,both Hignetts, Clarke, Danner and many others who, unfortunately, have faded from memory. All of these men were members of the Air Installations Crash Rescue Sqdrn. at GeorgeAB, ItazukeAB, MihoAB and Pusan (K-9).
Entry: 68884
Subject: I'M LOOKING FOR FLIGHT RECORDS
Subject: I'M LOOKING FOR FLIGHT RECORDS
Lawrence Meeker wrote on January 29, 2009
City and State: FORT WORTH TX
Unit: 452ND BOMB WING LIGHT
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: Comments: I am looking for any information on Captain Matthew E. Loar or if anyone remembers him. I am also looking for a way to get copies of my flight records. I have misplaced mine, and was informed that some others were destroyed in a fire at the Military Archive Building.
Keywords: B-26, K-9, 452nd Bomb Wing 5th Airforce
Keywords: keywords: B-26, K-9, 452nd Bomb Wing 5th Airforce
Entry: 68447
Subject: MAIDENS DELIGHT
Subject: MAIDENS DELIGHT
Robert Sessoms JR. wrote on December 30, 2008
Email Update Needed
City and State: RUSKIN FL
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: i saw someone looking for info on the maidens delight,
my father was on a b-29 called the maidens delight,but
i can find no pictures of it or information about it,
i have a book with a list of all the crew members.that
he had, it was his book that he wrote thier names in,it
also has a list of missions and time over seas.before
he was hit...he was the tail gunner. if anyone has pictures or info please email me.
Keywords: 678th 20th b-29
Entry: 68012
Subject: AIRCRAFT PHOTO'S
Subject: AIRCRAFT PHOTO'S
David (Dave) Kelly wrote on November 25, 2008
City and State: SAN DIEGO CA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran
Comments: I just found photo's of B-26C "Helles Belle" and B-26B "Green Tail". I believe my dad 1st Lt Norman Kelly/728th BS piloted "Helles Belle" Sept 51'-Jan 52'. Anybody knew who flew B-26B "green tail"?
Keywords: Norm Kelly
Entry: 67794
Subject:
Subject:
Lawrence (L.H.) Meeker wrote on November 10, 2008
Email Update Needed
City and State: FORT WORTH TX
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: I am looking for any information on Captain Matthew E. Loar or if anyone remembers him. I am also looking for a way to get copies of my flight records. I have misplaced mine, and was informed that some others were destroyed in a fire at the Military Archive Building.
Keywords: B-26, K-9, 452nd Bomb Wing 5th Airforce
Entry: 67182
Subject: LOOKING FOR INFO ON 1STLT NORMAN KELLY
Subject: LOOKING FOR INFO ON 1STLT NORMAN KELLY
David (Dave) Kelly wrote on September 12, 2008
City and State: SAN DIEGO CA
Unit: DAD'S UNIT WAS THE 452ND BW/KOREA
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Looking for veterans who remember my father- 1st Lt Norman Kelly from Port Jefferson, New York. Dad was a pilot with the 452nd from 51'-52'. I have a picture of him and his navigator Capt Henry F. Benson from Silver Hill Md shaking hands after completing 55 missions under I believe was B-26C "Maidens Delight". Any info would be greatly appreciated.
Keywords: Norm Kelly
Entry: 65604
Subject: SEARCHING FOR B26 NAMED MONIE
Subject: SEARCHING FOR B26 NAMED MONIE
Monie Nuckles wrote on May 13, 2008
City and State: BALLINGER TX
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: My mom was pregnant with me and Dad sent home a picture of a B26 with a lady painted on the side and her name was Monie. This was what I was named for. We have lost the photo and I wanted to see if anyone could possibly help me find a copy of a picture of her. Thank you so much. It would mean a lot to me and my husband as we are both Vietnam Era Vets.
Monie Nuckles
317 County Road 400
Ballinger, TX 76821
325-442-3030
mnuckles@verizon.net
Keywords: My Dad was in Korea in 1953 and loaded bombs on B26 bombers.
Entry: 60584
Subject: ANY ONE IN 452 MAINTANCE SQD
Subject: ANY ONE IN 452 MAINTANCE SQD
Ernest B. Ray SR. wrote on April 6, 2007
Email Update Needed
City and State: MCCALLA AL
Unit: 452 MAINT SQD MIHO JAPAN
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments:
Keywords: WOOD LIKE TO HEAR FROM ANY ONE THAT WAS WITH ME AT MIHO IN THE MAINT SQD 11 1950--4-1952
Entry: 57274
Subject:
Subject:
Ralph T. Moore wrote on May 22, 2006
Email Update Needed
City and State: BEAUMONT CA
Unit: 452ND MAINT. SQ.
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: What service medals was awarded to the 452nd? I know of three, but under the inpression that there was four.
Keywords:
Entry: 55235
Subject: 452 BOMB WING
Subject: 452 BOMB WING
Ernest B. Ray SR. wrote on January 17, 2006
Email Update Needed
City and State: MCCALLA AL
Unit: 452 MAINTANCE 1052 MOTER VEICHEL ANDEW FIELD
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: I joined the 452 bomb wing shortly af ter it was actavaty at george air force basein Sept 1950 thear short while shiped out from camp stomman ca, Oct 30.1950 to japan we was at F86Sqd In southern japan for a short while then to Miho Japan In late Nov, I was in the mantance Sqd Untail 4 1952 And shiped to Andrews field in 1052 Moter Vichel Sqd untial my inlestment was up I wood like to hear from any one that with me at thoes duty stations
Keywords:
Entry: 51083
Subject: 452ND BOMB WING
Subject: 452ND BOMB WING
Richard Woodard wrote on May 24, 2005
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit: 729TH BOMB SQUADRON
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: I joined the 452nd in 1955 while a senior in high school, it was a reserve unit. I was a gunner on Captain Leebricks crew. In 1956 I went to active duty and was a gunner on B-36s. Then went to B-52s flew 55 missions in North Vietnam. Retired in 1977.
Keywords:
Entry: 50640
Subject: 731ST SQDN MEMBER
Subject: 731ST SQDN MEMBER
Lars Medhaug JR. wrote on May 7, 2005
Email Update Needed
City and State: ELGIN OR
Unit: 741-90TH 452
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: Vanderwerf is Spelledwrong in atrman listingThey left off the f on the end of his name
Keywords: EdEverett Vanderwerf USnavy U>S.S. Hector AR7
Entry: 46985
Subject: 452ND KOREAN WAR MOVIE
Subject: 452ND KOREAN WAR MOVIE
T.J. McCormick wrote on November 19, 2004
Email Update Needed
City and State: PARK CITY UT
Unit: 731ST (FATHER)
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I'm writing a movie script describing the 452nd deployment out of Long Beach. I'm looking for possible collaborators for the story, as well as stories of any hardships brought on and conquered by the reserve status of the 452nd. As part of the movie, I'd like to see another one, two or three B-26 Invaders rennovated and made flight-ready, in Korean War colors. I really liked the stories I heard in Nashville, and I would love some more input from the 728th, 729th, 730th and 731st crews. Also, if you ever had any contact during the conflict with any of these men, I'd like to hear from you, too.
Keywords: Old Black Magic
Entry: 46748
Subject: 730TH BOMB SQDN.
Subject: 730TH BOMB SQDN.
Francis (Fran) Stroup wrote on November 9, 2004
City and State: GRANTS PASS OR
Unit: 730TH BOMB SQUADRON
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: Just touching Base...if any one wants to communicate. I forgot to add that I was transferred out of 452nd due to
the 'reorganization' program. I went to a Crash Rescue
operation in Fukuoka. Spent the rest of my time on an
85 ft. boat with a total of 11 men. The highest ranking
was a T/Sgt, who was the Chief Engineer and next in line
was a S/Sgt who was the Skipper. (
Keywords: Squadron Supply, Tech Supply, Flight Line, Herb Miller, Frank Backer, Doug Ponsford, Joe Brown
Entry: 44375
Subject: 452 BOMBER WING/ KOREAN WAR
Subject: 452 BOMBER WING/ KOREAN WAR
Pat Calcagno wrote on July 10, 2004
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My Father was a SSGT. with the 452, (John Calcagno). He was stationed at Long Beach and helped activate the unit when they got called up for action in Korea. I am looking for the unit history, or any information, from that period.
Keywords: Long Beach. K-9
Entry: 44374
Subject: 452 BOMBER WING/ KOREAN WAR
Subject: 452 BOMBER WING/ KOREAN WAR
Pat Calcagno wrote on July 10, 2004
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My Father was a SSGT. with the 452, (John Calcagno). He was stationed at Long Beach and helped activate the unit when they got called up for action in Korea. I am looking for the unit history, or any information, from that period.
Keywords: Long Beach. K-9
Entry: 34730
Subject: JOSEPH GOATLEY
Subject: JOSEPH GOATLEY
Justin Goatley wrote on June 8, 2003
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: my father was awarded the DFC by direction of the President. he sighted an enemy convoy in the vicinity of Paup and an attack was immediately iniated. Airman Goatley returned fire and silenced 2 batteries immediately.On next pass silenced 2 more. And strafed enemy vehicles cutting off supplie and transportation to nearby enemy facilities. I would like to see ANY picture of fellow member who recall this instance on 26 Jan 1952. Or some picture of the B-26 he flew on. He recently passed away of Leukemia. Any information would be appreciated......
Keywords: 452nd Bombardment Wing (light), 5th AF, 26 Jan 1952,
Entry: 32511
Subject: A COMRADE FROM LONG AGO
Subject: A COMRADE FROM LONG AGO
David Tronsgard wrote on March 5, 2003
Email Update Needed
City and State: SCIO OH
Unit: 452 LIGHT BOMB WING
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: I served in the Wing Air Police and then Base Operations before being sent to the 51st Fighter Interceptor Wing.
I have all the paper work from those days and many memories from Long Beach until 1951.
Keywords:
Entry: 31472
Subject: INFO AND PICTURES: THE QUESTION MARK
Subject: INFO AND PICTURES: THE QUESTION MARK
Mike Murphy wrote on January 22, 2003
Email Update Needed
City and State: GRANTS PASS OR
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My dad. Arnold Leo Murphy, is a Korean war vet and thought I would share some of his story and pictures. He was a gunner and flew most of him missions aboard the Question Mark. You can check it out at:
http://www.uci.net/~mwmurphy/qmark.html
Keywords:
Entry: 29357
Subject: RICHARD FRANCIS HEANEY
Subject: RICHARD FRANCIS HEANEY
Paul Heaney wrote on November 7, 2002
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City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I would like to have any information about my Father and his service with the 730th in Korea for his grandsons. please email me anything you can.
Thank You Very Much
Keywords: Dick
The Rebels
Entry: 26649
Subject: LOOKING FOR ANYONE IN THE ORIGINAL 452 OUT OF LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA RESERVE GROUP
Subject: LOOKING FOR ANYONE IN THE ORIGINAL 452 OUT OF LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA RESERVE GROUP
Vincent P. Murone wrote on June 30, 2002
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City and State: REDLANDS CA
Unit: 730 BOMB SQUADRON
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: Miss Used, Murone, Pusan Korea, K9,K-9, Korea,A-26,A26,Invader,
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Entry: 24757
Subject: 618TH AC AND WS MIHO AFB 1950-51
Subject: 618TH AC AND WS MIHO AFB 1950-51
George Davis JR. wrote on April 15, 2002
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City and State: BULLHEAD CITY AZ
Unit: 618TH AC-WS---527TH AC-WGP
Service or Relationship: .........
Comments: I was stationed with the 618th AC and WS at Miho from May,1949 until the 452nd ran us out.
I was transfered to our radar site 7 at Moriyama above Miho. (we're the guys who got you there and brought you back)
I have a question! You had a pilot who used to play Yankee Doodle Dandy on a harmonica over Dog channel on returning from a mission. I've tried for 50yrs to find out who it was.
I checked at the 50th reunion but nobody seemed to know anything.
Does anybody out there know what I'm talking about?
I would welcome any information.
Regards
George Davis
godjr@mohaveaz.com
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Entry: 24751
Subject: LOOKING
Subject: LOOKING
John A. Bellovich wrote on April 14, 2002
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City and State: ST. PAUL MN
Unit: 452ND BOMB WING
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: looking for anyone that might have served
with my father Raymond Bellovich
452nd bomb wing
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Entry: 18137
Subject: LOOKING FOR WILLIAM B. GILLINGHAM
Subject: LOOKING FOR WILLIAM B. GILLINGHAM
Chris Tennyson wrote on July 21, 2001
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Unit:
Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran
Comments: im looking for William B. Gillingham for my neighbor, Ken McCloud. if your out there, or have any information please email me.
thanx.
Keywords: 452 bomb wing
korea 1950-52
C-49? C-41? pilot
Entry: 17878
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James (Jim) Pittaway wrote on July 9, 2001
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City and State: MCLEAN VA
Unit: 452ND BOMB WING
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: Spring/ Summer 1951 452 Bomb Wing
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Entry: 13556
Subject: SEARCHING FOR A TURKISH PILOT
Subject: SEARCHING FOR A TURKISH PILOT
Celal Uzar wrote on December 10, 2000
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Comments: Dera sirs,
I am a pilot in Turkish Air Force and webmaster of tayyareci.com abaut aviaton. I wolud like to know abaut Ltd.Cmdr. Muzaffer Erdonmez a Turkish pilot, Americans call him as Vik. I only found that he served as a pilot of B26 in 452nd wing. KIA near Kunuri in an operation for destroying a railway bridge on river Yalu. If somebody remembers or knows him please e-mail to me. I would like to make a page for him in my site.
thanks..
best regards.
Celal Uzar
celaluzar@tayyareci.com
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Entry: 11645
Subject: REMEMBERING K-9 IN 1952-1953
Subject: REMEMBERING K-9 IN 1952-1953
Clyde Kobberdahl wrote on September 11, 2000
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Unit: HQ - HQ SQDN, PERSONNEL
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: I was stationed at K-9 from March, 1952 to April, 1953 serving as Ground Safety Officer within the Personnel Office--also did some time as Training Officer working under Lt.Col. Moley. During much of my time at K-9, Col. Clinton Wasem was Wing Commanding Officer. Col. Nye preceded Col. Wasem and my memory tells me that Col. Nye was shot down and lost forever during a daring daylight B-26 raid north of the 38th parallel. Prior to Col.Nye's command, the Wing was designated the 452nd Bomb Wing under the command of Col.Albert Fletcher. Col. Fletcher was killed when he augered into the side of a mountain, flying a B-26, on his way to Tokyo--my recollection is that he flew into the side of Mt. Fuji in heavy weather, but my memory could stand repair on this. Col. Fletcher was great to me when I reported for duty at K-9 as a young 2nd Lt.--I admired him greatly, especially the way in which he conducted Wing Staff meetings every morning. Another super guy I recall was Col. Lindley. His first name eludes me just now, but he was much admired by all who knew him. He worked under Col. Wasem if I remember correctly. As Ground Safety Officer, my right hand guy was M/Sgt. James R. McClure, or "Mac." He became a lifelong friend and for those who might have known him, I regret to say that "Mac" passed away down at his home in Montgomery, Alabama about 3 years ago. I still have quite a number of colored slide photos that I took at K-9 and in the general Pusan area and I occasionally take a look at them and remember the days and the time spent in South Korea--and remember Kim-Chee, Jo-Sans, etc. And it's fun to remember, too, the "R. and R." trips to Japan--Nagoya, Fukuoka, and, of course, Tokyo.
It will be greatly appreciated if anyone who served at K-9 during the time-frame referred to
will get in touch with me and share some of your rememberances with me.
Keywords: Dick Soper, William Bouterse, "Mac" McClure, Stanley Pounder, A/2C Wellner
Entry: 10239
Subject: I WANT TO KNOW INFORMATION ON THE 452ND BOMB WING
Subject: I WANT TO KNOW INFORMATION ON THE 452ND BOMB WING
Jessica Pappin wrote on July 9, 2000
City and State: NORTH LAS VEGAS NV
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My Grandfather was in the 452nd bomb wing...and ever since i went to Washington D.C. and saw the memorial i want to know more about the expeiences of people in the korean war...
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Entry: 10238
Subject: I WANT TO KNOW INFORMATION
Subject: I WANT TO KNOW INFORMATION
Jessica Pappin wrote on July 9, 2000
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