Entry: 53710
Subject: CAPT. CHARLES J. BROWN
Patrick Whited wrote on October 22, 2005
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City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I would love to hear from anyone who knew my uncle, Charles Brown (Brownie). He flew RF-51's out of Taegu, was shot down during a photo recon sortie, and declared KIA. I never met the man, and really wish I'd had the chance.
Thanks..
p. whited
columbus, ohio
Keywords: Taegu, RF-51 45th TRS
Entry: 53285
Subject: CAPT. OLIVER EUGENE HOLLAND
Grant Wallace wrote on September 24, 2005
City and State: ST. LEONARD MD
Unit: 45TH TRS
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Trying to obtain historical info on my uncle Capt. Oliver Holland. He served in Korea from 1950 to 1953. He flew the P-51. Can anyone help?
Keywords: 45Th Tactical Recon Squadron
Entry: 50630
Subject: K-14 -OCT. 1953 THRU AUG 1954
Joe Musone JR. wrote on May 7, 2005
City and State: FORTUNA CA
Unit: 45TH TAC RECON SQD.
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: When I arrived at Kimpo I was 19 years old. The first thing they did with me was put me on guard duty for two weeks. I then went to the 45th as a hydraulic specialist, however, there were only a handfull of guys working on the planes. I did a little of everything. My tent was near Sqd Hdq. and had a sign on it that said "Kimpo Asylum "and had the names -Jarvis,Welty, Hal, Monson, Tex and Woody. I was there when most of those guys were. It would be nice to hear from anyone that remembers me. It was a great exerience for me.
Joe Musone
Keywords:
Entry: 50066
Subject: PATCHES
Jim Perry wrote on April 8, 2005
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City and State: N. CHARLESTON SC
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: I am a disabled retired Air Force and collect group and squadron patches as a hobby.Hopfully,some of you guy's patches that you would be willing to send me for my collection.Thanks. Jim Perry,MSgt,USAF,Ret.
Keywords:
Entry: 49999
Subject: BILL BING
John E. Orr wrote on April 5, 2005
City and State: FORT WORTH TX
Unit: 15TH TAC RECON SQUADRON
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: I am looking for anyone from the 45th Tac Recon Squadron who was there in January 1952, that might have had knowledge of Bill Bing. I am working with a writer doing a book on an aussie who was in POW camp with Bing. Bing is now dead. The author wants any information about Bings service as a pilot in the 45th, his loss, CAP, etc. He was lost around Singye.
My guess is his tour would have started sometime after June of 1951 as the date of his loss is thought to be Jan 31,1952.
I was a pilot in the 15th, the sister squadron to the 45th, in 1952. One day the 45th was short of pilots and I "volunterred" to be loaned to them for a mission. I saw first had what they dealt with day in and day out. I never did that again.
Basic question is do you know anyone who was a line pilot with the 45th fron June of 1950 through February of 1952.
Anything would be appreciated.
John E. Orr 1/Lt.
AO 1904616
A/C 817-846-9358
Keywords: Bill Bing, Shot down in an RF-51 an or about 31 Jan 52.
Entry: 49477
Subject: LOOKING FOR MY DAD
William Simpson wrote on March 9, 2005
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City and State: VERNON MI
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My father, Captain LLoyd Willard Simpson, was a pilot in WWII, the Berlin airlift and again during the Korean War. He was with the 45th TRS inS. Korea. I am unable to find out anything about his service record from St. Louis as the records were "burned". From documentation which an Aunt had, I know that he received the distinguished Flying Cross, Purple heart, and others but the whole of the picture has never come together for me. If anyone can help in any way it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Keywords: William Shamblin
Entry: 47976
Subject: SON OF 45TH TRS SQUADRON PILOT
John Yost wrote on January 6, 2005
City and State: ALGONQUIN IL
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My father passed away back in July of 2001 and I'm looking for any memories, stories, etc. about my father that you can remember. Thanks!
Keywords: Lt. John C. Yost RF-51D Miss Freckleface 45th TRS
Entry: 42935
Subject: FRANK GUAGLIARDO
Mark Guagliardo wrote on May 9, 2004
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Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My dad, Frank Guagliardo, was crew chief for Lloyd Simpson's P-51. I think it was 1951. If anyone remembers him he would love to hear from you. His phone number is 985-345-4314. He's alive and well and living in him home town of Hammond, Louisiana.
Keywords:
Entry: 42933
Subject: 67TH TRW-SAN DIEGO REUNION-MAY '04
Lyle L. Cate wrote on May 9, 2004
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City and State: RAY TWP MI
Unit: 45TH TRS - POLKA DOTS
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: Just returned from 67th TRW reunion in San Diego. My 1st reunion, their 4th. Next Year in Dayton, Ohio. I went to the 45th in July '54 at Kimpo and left Dec '55 from Misawa. I was Sqdn Ops clerk. Replaced Joe Fondrisi in Ops July '54. Had a great time at the reunion will make the next one if at all posible. Anyone who wants info let me know. There were about 30 guys there and some wifes. a couple of guys from my era but I didn't remember them. Senior moments. Would like to hear from Adams, Podell, Bergeron, Bippus, Fondrisi, Doyle, Dobyns or anybody who remembers my name.
Keywords: 67th TRW, 45th TRS, Polka Dots
Entry: 42265
Subject: 45TRS, MISAWA
Richard (Dick) Muhleck wrote on April 11, 2004
City and State: MORENO VALLEY CA
Unit: CAMERA REPAIR FLT LINE AND PHOTO LAB
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: I was originally assigned to the 49th Field Maintenance Sq (12 Feb 57) in the Instrument/Camera Repair Shop. Was assigned to the 45th TRS,in 1957 and remained until 1961.
Keywords: I seviced the RF-84 and RF-101 photo systems on the flightline. Also worked at the photo lab as lab maintenance. I worked for TSgt Hargrove on the flightline and TSgt Jim Grim at the photo lab.
Entry: 39558
Subject: CAPT.JOHN K. RHOADS JLY 27TH 1953
Larry Rhoads wrote on December 30, 2003
City and State: MC DONOUGH GA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Change of address/new address listed above. Many thanks to those who served with my father and took the time to send photos and share your memories of him with me. It is appreciated as well as what you all did for our country. God Bless You. Sincerely Larry Rhoads
Keywords: Son of USAF
Entry: 39219
Subject: CREATOR OF POLKA DOTS COLORS
Joseph (Joe) Chiovari wrote on December 16, 2003
City and State: SHELBYVILLE KY
Unit: N/A
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: For the record, the creation of this squadron's colors/scheme was the result of one pilot wanting to make a scarf for protection against the cold while flying out of K-14. The material available was white polka dots on a blue background. After making the scarf, this pilot used a bottle cap to trace a pattern of small circles on his helmet. He then painted the helmet blue leaving the circles white. The result of this effort was a polka dot ensemble that became popular and later accepted as the "official" squadron colors. This pilot was my father, Dominick Chiovari, who flew 80 missions in RF-51's before rotating back to the States.
Keywords: 45th TRS, Polka Dots
Entry: 38653
Subject: 45TH TRS JAN 52 - MAY 52
Herbert (Art) Rideout wrote on November 24, 2003
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City and State: FALLBROOK CA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: What a beautiful aircraft was the old P-51. To this day I remember the sound of the engine, just working around them as a radio man was exciting. I remember that we could never approach one before cages were put around the tires because in landing the tires got so hot that they sometimes would explode. Then the machine guns were sometimes so hot that they would begin firing all by themselves. First time that happened to me was when I was in the cockpit repairing a radio, I thought MY GOD… WHAT DID I DO….WHAT DID I DO!!!
I was also there when the Han River froze over and the Chinese came across deciding to take the base. Lt. Col Hudson (Commander 45th) saying it was up to us to repel them, there would be no retreat, if our rifles did not fire we were to give our ammunition to the man next to us and use our bayonet’s. To make sure there was no retreat he had Marines stationed just behind us with machine guns and orders to shoot anyone who might try….I remember thinking WOW how did I ever get into this mess……
Keywords: RF-51s
Entry: 37613
Subject: ROBERT STUCK
Peggy Dougherty wrote on October 16, 2003
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City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: I have recently obtained an 8 X 10 photo of a crew and Chief standing in front of a plane, which reads "To the best Chief of the 45th. Robert Stuck". Since they are in front of a plane I am assuming it to be the 45th Tactical Recon Squad circa 1950s but I am not sure. If anyone has any information to share on Stuck or the photo I would appreciate it.
Thanks
Keywords: Robert Stuck
Entry: 37374
Subject: MISAWA 1953-1957
Larry (Ramrod) Voyles wrote on October 5, 2003
City and State: DAYTON TN
Unit: 45TH TAC. RECON. SQDN
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: (Formerly) S/Sgt Larry M. Voyles Nick name "Ram Rod" Crew chief on RF84F #953 until it cracked up down in south Japan in May 56 and then was assigned Crew Chief of #366 with 1st Lt. Conrad "Marty" Martinez, pilot. I flew a few times with Martinez in the T-33, great guy to fly with. I have wondered about any Sqdn reunions, let me know if any are coming up. I really joined the Sqdn in Misawa on the deployment out of Korea, when I got to Korea it was all over.
Keywords: Ramrod
Entry: 35998
Subject: CAPT. JOHN KYLER RHOADS
Larry Rhoads wrote on August 1, 2003
City and State: LAKELAND FL
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Searching for anyone who knew or could tell me anything about my father Capt. John Kyler Rhoads who was shot down 4 hours prior to the treaty being signed.
Keywords:
Entry: 34443
Subject: 45TH TRS PILOT 'SANDY ' MACDONALD
Daniel MacDonald wrote on May 27, 2003
City and State: HI
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My father "Sandy" MacDonald passed away a few years ago. He was a 1stLt and flew P-80's with the 45th TRS. Anybody out there remember him? He did leave me with an awesome collection of photos from his Korean days. I also have a mint Polka Dot Patch!!!
Aloha,
Dan MacDonald
Keywords:
Entry: 34328
Subject:
R. Mark Williamson wrote on May 22, 2003
City and State: COVINGTON GA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: go here and look and see if you are here.
Let me know if you are....
http://groups.msn.com/MarksHoleintheWeb/morerandompictures.msnw?action=ShowPhoto and PhotoID=838
Keywords: 45th tac...
Entry: 31902
Subject: IN KOREA ALL OF 1952
Ronald Gallier wrote on February 10, 2003
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City and State: FAIRFAX VA
Unit: 45TH TAC RECON SQ. CAMERA REPAIR
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: Played drums with Sully Sullivan combo at 67th Airmans club and Officers club from about June until Dec 52. Combo organized by Col. J.G. Fischer, Deputy CO. Other players, Jim Riedman,sax and Windell Roberts, bass. Forgot others. Would like to find Ed "Sully" Sullivan.
Keywords: Ron Gallier. Camera Repair Jan 1952 -Dec 1952.
Entry: 30150
Subject: LOOKING FOR INFO ON 41ST PHOTO RECONNAISSANCE SQUAD
George Smith wrote on December 4, 2002
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City and State: AUSTIN TX
Unit: 41ST PHOTO RECONNAISSANCE SQUAD
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: Would love to have ANY info on 41st Photographic Reconnaissance Squadron. We were at NW Field in Guam in 1945.
Thanks.
Keywords:
Entry: 29090
Subject: WEB PAGE FOR THE 8/15TH 45TH 67TH WING
Lloyd Wooley wrote on October 27, 2002
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City and State: LONGVIEW WA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: Comments: There is a web site dedicated to the history of the 67th. Wing and especially the 15th. TRS of the 67th. TRW at Kimpo, K-14. It covers the years of 1951 through 1954, with yearbook info. Some great photos to look at, contributed by former members. The 12th. TRS is covered also.
Take a look at this URL
http://www.cottonpickers.org/
Lt. Col. John Duquette(Ret), (See prior posting from him) has really done a great job with his web site, for us that served there, in those units. the 8th/15th. and neighboring units of the 45th.; 12th. TRS and the 77th. Australian Squadron.
Keywords: 45th.TRS 67th. Tac Recon Wing Squadrons.
Entry: 28349
Subject: 45TH. AND 67TH. 1952-53 PHOTOS
Lloyd Wooley wrote on September 19, 2002
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City and State: LONGVIEW WA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: Hello Fellow Korean "Putty Tats" Vets, from the 45th. Squadron and 67th. TRW. I have recently scanned some slides I had from the days I was assigned to Kimpo. I have made a community album at WebShots.com, for you to look at. Leave a message in the guest book, if you take a look at them. I would appreciate your visit.
Some Tent area shots. Some shots of the Camera repair Section. I don't remember the names of those in the pictures, but if you see your face, let me know. Some photos from the transfer of type of planes we used from Mustangs to RF-80s. It would be my pleasure, for you to look at them. There are at the present time, just two albums for there. But I am adding some more, as time allows. Lloyd Wooley's "WebShots" site address is:
http://community.webshots.com/user/wooleywa
Keywords: K-14,Kimpo,Mustangs,RF-80s,RF-51,P-51, Photos at Webshots, 45th.-TRS, 67th.-TRW.
Entry: 27413
Subject: 45TH TAC RECON SQDN 55-56 MISAWA
Tom Booth wrote on August 6, 2002
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City and State: MADISON AL
Unit: 45TH TAC RECON SQDN
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: I was crew chief on RF84F #255 during 1955-56.
Keywords: RF84F
Entry: 27143
Subject: BILL BIRD KIMPO 51-52
Bill Bird wrote on July 26, 2002
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City and State: SANANTONIO
Unit: 45 TRS
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM OLD BUDDIES I KNEW IN
THE 45TH IN 1952.WOULD ALSO LIKE TO HEAR FROM
ANY 1ST MARINES THAT WERE STATIONED JUST NORTH OF K14 IN THE TANKS ON THE FRONT LINE.HAVE BEEN READING THE MESSEGES OF OTHERS IN THE 45TH WITH
INTEREST.I WAS 20 IN 1952 AND AM NOW 70 AND A
GREAT GRANDFATHER,
Keywords:
Entry: 27012
Subject: SEEKING TO RECORD 45TH TRS HISTORY
John Duquette wrote on July 17, 2002
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City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran
Comments: This is your opportunity to help record the history of the 67th Tactical Reconnaissance Wing and its neighbors during the Korean War. We are particularly looking for the following types of information for posting to the Every Man A Tiger Webpage:
Letters Home
Newspaper clippings
Short stories/recollections to include escort missions by 4th FIW and No. 77 Squadron RAAF
Photographs of Itazuke AFB, Taegu (K-2), Kimpo (K-14)
Photographs of 67th TRW members and aircraft
Photographs of former 67th TRW members today
Reconnaissance Photos taken by the 67th TRW
RF-51, RB-26, RF-80, RF-86 and T-33 fuselage numbers flown by the 67th TRW
Names of former squadron members
Award Citations
Information on/from Squadrons, Groups and Wings that served side by side with the 67th TRW.
If you would like to contribute, please contact the webmaster at the following email address: wrangler01@prodigy.net
Respectfully,
John N. Duquette
Webmaster
Every Man A Tiger Webpage
www.cottonpickers.org
Keywords: Itazuke, Taegu, K-2, Kimpo, K-14, Komaki, 45th TRS, 45th Tac Recon Squadron, RF-51, RF-80, RF-86
Entry: 26495
Subject: LST PHOTO RECON SQUADRON
Robert Bell wrote on June 24, 2002
City and State: TULSA OK
Unit: WAS MEMBER OF 41ST PHOTP SQ
Service or Relationship: -
Comments:
I was a member of the 41st Photo Squadron stationed on Guam in 1945. This was a P38's. I understand that it was trfd from Guam after the war. Have been trying for five years to find where they went. The CO was a Major Reyonlds. The operations officer, A Captain Prince. I understand that this is a long shot for informaton that you might have about this Photo Squadron. Any help will be appreciated. This squadron left Muskogee Army Air Field in March of 1945 to Seattle, and then to Hawaii.Arrived in Guam aboutlast of April, 1945. Was stationed at the NW Air Field on Guam.
BB
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Entry: 26009
Subject: 45TH TAC RECON SQ.
Ron T.L. Littlefair wrote on June 4, 2002
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City and State: TORRANCE CA
Unit: 45TH TAC RECON SQ.
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: FLEW RF 51'S. FIRST MISSION 7/20/52, 100TH ON 12/20/52. WINGMAN ON 100TH WAS THE NEW WING COMMANDER A FULL BIRD COL. ON HIS FIRST MISSION. HE FLEW AN RF-80. I DID MANAGE TO GET HIM SHOT AT.
Keywords: K-14 KIMPO
K-14 KIMPO
5 PILOT TENTMATES 1 KIA, 1 MIA STILL (FRANK SALAZAR, JAKE DAVIS A CLASSMATE 52 BAKER SHOT DOWN, BUT OK, WARREN LULL, POW 10 MO.
Entry: 24301
Subject: REUNION
Donald W. (Duck) Eliason wrote on March 27, 2002
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City and State: CHESTERTOWN MD
Unit: 45TH TAC. RECON
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: To all orginal members that are still with us, try and make 67th Reunion in Nashville in April 25-28. E-mail Ed Rice at mildred03@juno.com for all information. It is our second reunion and we had a blast at the last one in Dayton, Ohio,and at Wright- Patt. Don Eliason Sgt. Camera Repair Section
Keywords: From Itazuki, Komaki, and Then In Dec 50 to K-2 and on to K-14 in sumer of 51
Entry: 23982
Subject:
Gerald Koenig wrote on March 15, 2002
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City and State: YUMA CO
Unit: 67TH TAC RECON WING MAINT. SQDRN.
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments:
Keywords:
Entry: 23841
Subject:
Gerald Koenig wrote on March 10, 2002
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City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: I wasin the 67th Maintenance Sqdrn. at Kimpo frm July,1952 to July,1953.I was in the sheet metal shop attached to the round top Butler hanger.My tent was The Blue Room, across from the Dayroom. I had a tent mate Dudley Kruhm , that Iwould like to here from. I live at 37603 Hywy.59 Yuma,Colo.80759.
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Entry: 23682
Subject:
Gerald Koenig wrote on March 4, 2002
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City and State:
Unit: 67TH TACH RECON MAINTENANCE SQUADRONT
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments:
Keywords:
Entry: 23648
Subject:
Gerald Koenig wrote on March 3, 2002
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City and State: YUMA CO
Unit: 67TH TACH RECON MAINT. SQDN.
Service or Relationship: -
Comments:
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Entry: 23395
Subject: BERT A VAUT, JR.
Greg Vaut wrote on February 23, 2002
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City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I just found this web site and thought that I would let you know that my father, Bert A Vaut, Jr., Lt. Col. USAF ret., passed away in November 1997. He was with the 45th TacRecon Sq in Korea from Oct. 1950 to Sept. 1951.
Would love to hear from any former buddies.
Greg Vaut
Keywords:
Entry: 23121
Subject: RF-101 ENLISTED WSOS??
Tim Foreman wrote on February 13, 2002
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City and State: AL
Unit: USAF ENLISTED HERITAGE RESEARCH INSTITUTE
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: Some of us at the Enlisted Heritage Hall heard rumors that at one time there were enlisted WSOs for the RF-101. Does anyone out there know anything about that and could you confirm it as fact. We would like to contact those who served and capture their stories.
Any help you could give us would be appreciated.
CMSgt Tim H. Foreman
USAF Enlisted Heritage Hall
Maxwell AFB - Gunter Annex
(334) 416-3202 DSN 596-3202
timothy.foreman@maxwell.af.mil
Keywords: RF-101 WSOs
Entry: 23068
Subject: 45TH TAC RECON SQUADRON 1954-1955
Blake Jobson wrote on February 10, 2002
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City and State: CA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: Looking for my old Buddies.. Like Jerry Madera who was from Florida. I was in the Orderly Room.
Keywords: LC Durbeck. Major Murphy
Entry: 22101
Subject: FATHER IS FORMER 45TH MEMBER
David Martinez wrote on January 7, 2002
City and State: CENTERVILLE OH
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: MY FATHER CONRAD "MARTY" MARTINEZ, THEN A 1ST LT FLEW THE RF-84F, A/C #366. AM THRILLED TO FIND YOUR SITE. ANYY REPLY WOULD BE GREATLY WELCOME
THANKS!
Keywords: "POLKA DOTS" MISAWA JAPAN, 1955-56
Entry: 21596
Subject: RICHARD COMBS - 45TH TACRECON
Richard Combs wrote on December 18, 2001
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City and State: JUPITER FL
Unit: 45TH TAC RECON SQRN, 67TH TAC RECON WING
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: Looking for friends who were attached to the 45th Tac Recon Sqrn between Feb53 to Feb 54
Keywords:
Entry: 20921
Subject: WEAPONS MECHANIC NCOIC 1952 1953
Bill Hilderbrand wrote on November 23, 2001
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City and State: COEUR D'ALENE ID
Unit: 45TH TAC-RECON SQD WEAPONS SPEC
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments:
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Entry: 20728
Subject: GUYS, LET'S HAVE A 50TH IN 2002
James Skinner wrote on November 17, 2001
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City and State: AQUILLA TX
Unit: 45TH TACH. RECON. SQDN.
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: 2002 would be a great year to get together. I'M in Waco, Texas. Is there someone from our group who thinks their town would be a better place? I'll help with preparations, etc. We've got to do something big while we still can (yuk).What do you think fellow putty tats?
Jim Skinner
Keywords: Dog 3
Entry: 20274
Subject:
Joe Musone wrote on October 30, 2001
City and State: FORTUNA CA
Unit: 45TH TAC. RECON. SQD.
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments:
Keywords:
Entry: 19581
Subject: PICTURE OF THE 45TH 1951?????
Bill Preston wrote on September 24, 2001
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City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: How can I submit pictures that my father had???
Keywords: 45th Tactical Recon. Sq.
Entry: 19498
Subject: 45TH TAC RECON K-2,K-14 AND KOMAKI
Ward Reimer wrote on September 19, 2001
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City and State: LAS VEGAS NV
Unit: 45TH TAC RECON
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments:
Keywords:
Entry: 18950
Subject: MEMORY OF MY FATHER
Bill Ambrose (Simpson) wrote on August 25, 2001
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City and State: HOLTWOOD PA
Unit: FATHER'S-45 TAC RECON SQ
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Among many others, he received DFC for getting his bomber back to South Korea after being hit in the north...I've never met him, he passed in 1974 at age 55 but I have just located my paternal family and want to get to know Lloyd through others.
Keywords: None...looking for someone who remembers my father...Maj. Lloyd Willard Simpson...Flew in WWII, Berlin Airlift and Korean War.
Entry: 18033
Subject: 1ST RADIO BROADCASTING AND LEAFLET GROUP
Brooke Shermsn wrote on July 17, 2001
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City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: i am seeking personal recounts of anyone involved in the distribution of combat leaflets, especially in North Korea or any information you have regarding this....i am working on a documentary and i would like to have some personal insights rather than just facts from an encyclopedia...
Keywords:
Entry: 16747
Subject: FRANK TRIMMIER 1951
Sheila Trimmier wrote on May 23, 2001
Deceased
City and State: BEAUFORT SC
Unit: 45TH TAC RECON SQDN
Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran
Comments: My father in law is Frank Trimmier. He was in the
45th Tac Recon Sqdn 67th Tac Recon Wing in 1951
I am searching info on buddies, info for him
Keywords:
Entry: 16295
Subject: TOUR AFTER THE WAR
Kenneth A. Watson wrote on May 4, 2001
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City and State: PONTE VEDRA BEACH FL
Unit: 45TH TAC REC SQUADRON
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: I arrived at Kimpo in January, 1954 and spent the next year there. Was aircraft electrical mechanic, mainly on the RF-80's - we had given all the 51's to the ROC then. It was an interesting time for me - a growing up time - to see all the Korean orphans and disruption of families caused by the war. I have only had contact with one of my buddies while there - Bob King - but have would like to hear from anyone interested.
Ken Watson - k238watson@hotmail.com
Keywords: Kimpo, Jakes Jerk Joint
Entry: 15430
Subject: 67TH REUNION WRIGHT PAT
Donald W. (Duck) Eliason wrote on March 13, 2001
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City and State: CHESTERTOWN MD
Unit: 45TH TAC. RECON
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: All you Puddy Cats and Polka-Dots
I'm looking forward to seeing you at Wright Pattersonon April 26,2001 for the Reunion of the 67th Rec Wing. The reunion goes from April 26-29 2001. Place Crowne Plaza, Dayton Ohio. Hotel price$76 Registration $135. Contact Joe Krakovsky Phone (847) 223-2907, e-mail joesrene@juno.com for greater details. It will be a great time to remember old times and reunite good buddies. Hope to see you there, bring all pictures and memorabilia.
Don Eliason
Keywords: Don Eliason- Camera Repair- Komaki,Jp.-K-2, K14
Entry: 15193
Subject: POLKA DOTS
James Skinner wrote on February 24, 2001
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City and State: AQUILLA TX
Unit: 45TH TACH. RECON. SQDN.
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: I can only remember three names so far: Jim
Rice, Harley Aylor, and Capt John Rhoads, who was the last airman killed in the Korean war. I am thankful that a friend told me about this web site because I've been wanting to talk to someone-anyone-about the polka dot scaves and sylvester the cat.
Jim Skinner
Dog 3
Keywords: Dog 3 555 The Joker Chal Ju RF-80
Entry: 15189
Subject: OPERATION BIG SWITCH
James Skinner wrote on February 24, 2001
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City and State: AQUILLA TX
Unit: 45TH TACH. RECON. SQDN.
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: 45TH TACH. RECON. SQDN.
Keywords:
Entry: 15022
Subject: 45TH TACRECON SQ.
Troy Higginbotham wrote on February 16, 2001
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City and State: PALMETTO FL
Unit: 45TH TACTICAL RECONASSANCE SQ.
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: I arrived at the 45th TacRecon Sq. in June l95l andd rotated back to the states in July 1952. My first assignment was at Taigu Air Base in Korea. The squadron was in the process of relocating to Kimpo Air Base.
When I arrived at Kimpo only a portion of the squadron had arrived, tents were under construction and things were a mess. For a couple of weeks we roughed it until the rest of the unit arrived; however, the food was good (cooked on outside portable stoves) and plenty of it.
I was a clerk in the orderly room. Some of the guys I worked with were Sgt. Crooks, Cpl. Cardinal (Red), Cpl. Gracey. The Adjutant was Capt. Sellers, Exec. Off. Mears, Sq. Commander Hudson.
My tour of duty in Korea, Mostly Kimpo, was from around the lst of July 195l to July 1952.
Would like to hear from anyone who was there and recognizes my name during that period.
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