Entry: 100717
Subject: 527 AC&W SQ DET 7
Charles Hoyle wrote on May 7, 2022
City and State: DAYTONA BEACH FL
Unit: DET 7
Service or Relationship: 9/8/53-9/7/57
Comments: Moriyama
Radar Op 27350
Mar 54-Feb56
Nickname Flop
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Entry: 98943
Subject: DET 17 MISHIMA 1952
Salvatore Russo wrote on December 29, 2019
City and State: PEMBROKE PINES FL
Unit:
Service or Relationship:
Comments: det 17 mishima 1952 etc
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Entry: 94167
Subject: MY DAD WAS IN THE 527TH IN 1953
Peter Hoffman wrote on January 1, 2017
City and State:
Unit: 527TH AC & W GROUP, APO 929
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My dad ran some radio equipment on top of a mountain. I believe he was stationed at Itazuke Air Force Base. His name was Norbert Hoffman, from Minnesota. He took a lot of photos of guys he served with and the Japanese countryside. Let me know if you want to see some of the photos.
Keywords: itazuke, nagasaki, 527th AC & W Group, APO 929
Entry: 93136
Subject: DET. 17 MISHIMA 55 TO 57
William Master wrote on May 14, 2016
City and State: SAN DIEGO CA
Unit: 751 ACWRON DETACHMENT 17 MISHIMA JAPAN
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: worked the scopes, ran the exchange, drove vehicles, had a home down the hill, unloaded the barge, studied judo, visited the small village by the sub pens, and walked the hill. my crew was the best, no matter what dale green, ben hofert, palamino our freindly tech said. i am a romantic and would like to talk with anyone can help me remember all the promises made to keep in touch. i will be 80 in months. the faces i can recall, the names not so much. be well.
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Entry: 93046
Subject: LONGSTREET MAINTENANCE
Pio Polla wrote on April 21, 2016
City and State: FLUSHING NY
Unit: 527 AC AND W
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: Stationed at Itazuke Air Force Base as a electronic tech. Stationed at the air traffic control center. Dates of service there were from September of 1953 to 1954. Went over on the USS Mann to the lovely island of Kyushu. I heard from only one GI from Birmingham, Alabama, Vernon Crumly. Would like to know if any other airmen remembers anyone else. My station name was Longstreet. Thanks, hope to hear from you.
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Entry: 92496
Subject: DETACHMENT 19 UNISHIMA
Scott Connell wrote on January 4, 2016
Email Update Needed
City and State: ANNISTON AL
Unit: 527TH AC&W-DETACHMENT 19
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I just found this site. My father is W.E. Duck Connell from Gaylesville, Alabama. He was on Unishima from Jan 55 -Dec 57. He is 80 now and in good health. Does anyone remember my Dad?
God bless,
Scott Connell
Oxford, AL
256-453-7545 cell
connell@cableone.net
Keywords: Nicknames - Duck, Willis
Friends - Jose Swazo
Ships - USS Ajax
Entry: 91980
Subject: LOOKING FOR RADAR UNIT DETACHMENT 21 KOREA 1951-1952
George Taylor SR wrote on October 8, 2015
City and State: LEESBURG VA
Unit: DETACHMENT 21 OF THE 527 AIR FORCE GROUP
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: anyone on det 21 from dec 52 to dec 53
Keywords: was orderly clerk because i could type was a radar maintenance man for 4 years from 51-55
Entry: 91852
Subject: DET 7, 1956 COMM GROUP MEMBERS
Jackie Bennett wrote on September 6, 2015
City and State: BLACKSHEAR GA
Unit: DET 7, 1956 COMM GROUP
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: I was stationed at Shingu Wells early warning station near Fukuoka Japan in 1972 and departed in 1973 when stationed was closed. I am simply looking for guys I was stationed there with.
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Entry: 91656
Subject: 527THAIR CONTROL AND WARNING GROUP
Jack Mulligan wrote on August 4, 2015
City and State: GREENVILLE SC
Unit: DET # 19
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: I was stationed on Unishima from Oct.1953 to Feb 1955, I just stumbled onto this page and was wondering if anyone that was there at that timeis still kicking around
Keywords:
Entry: 91655
Subject: 527TH AIR CONTROL AND WARNING GROUP
Jack Mulligan wrote on August 4, 2015
City and State: GREENVILLE SC
Unit: DET # 19
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments:
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Entry: 90829
Subject: 1952-54 CHARLIE CREW DETACHMENT 3 SHIGANOSHIMA
Thomas Sheehan JR. wrote on March 20, 2015
City and State: MONKTON MD
Unit: 527TH AC&W DET# 3 SHIGANOSHIMA
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: I was on the Charlie Crew at Detachment 3 of the 527th AC&W. from Oct 52 to Dec 54. Radar Webb was our Crew Chief and LT. Snook was one of our Controllers. We operated out of a hilltop Radar Site on Shiganoshima ; near the little fishing village of Satozaki. If any one of our crew, or another crew, is still alive, Please give me a call @ 410 472 4749. Hope to hear from someone....or their survivors. God Bless the deceased and living Veterans that I had the honor to serve with in Southern Japan 63 long years ago. Thomas P. Sheehan Jr. Al1C in 1952 and Captain, USNR Retired in 1989.
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Entry: 89799
Subject: DETACHMENT 3 AC&W UNIT
Thomas Sheehan SR. wrote on October 13, 2014
City and State: MONKTON MD
Unit: 527TH AC&W GROUP
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: I'll be 85 years old on Christmas Day. So, I sense that there are not too many of my old Charlie Crew Team Members, in the 1952-54 Era, still on this side of the grass. But, ever optimistic, I'll put my Radar Scope on long range. And, if I make contact with you, give me a phone call. Let me close by saying that it was an Honor and a Privilege to serve with all the other dedicated AC&W Men, in Charlie Crew, at Detachment 3 in the Southern Japan Radar Group. God Bless You All.
Tom Sheehan.... A1/C, USAF in 1954 and Captain, USNR-Retired in 1989
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Entry: 89036
Subject: FOUND THID INTERESING
Jim Jolly wrote on May 28, 2014
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit: 527 ACW
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: Nothing special. Just stumbled on this page. I'm not even sure of my outfit no. anymore. But this is a fact, I was on Mishima in 1958 from March until December, mostly playing pinochle in the chow hall, but I was supposed to be a radio op. I was a ham radio op, too (still am) and ran phone patches for guys back to the states to their girl friends. I was also at Itazuke for a few months and remember one guy we called Jonsey. I remember Shirakubar and Kasukabar, and the densha into Fukuoka. But I'm 76 now, and that was a long time ago. Not much there, but maybe someone will say, Oh yeah... I remember that guy.
Keywords: Ham Radio, Shirakubar, Kasugubar, Densha train
Entry: 85960
Subject: UNIT: 527TH, DETACHMENT 7
Ronald Keene SR. wrote on April 13, 2013
City and State: BALTIMORE MD
Unit: 527TH AND 618TH
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: Writing on behalf of my dad, Ronald Keene from Baltimore,
Maryland, who said he was part of the 618th squadron and also
the 527th squadron, detachment 7, January 1951 - June 1953 as a
radar operator. Mr. Michael Felgen, we're sorry we didn't see
your post below until 10 years later, but perhaps you two knew
one another?
Keywords: AirCraft Control and Warning 618th Squadron
527th AIR CONTROL AND WARNING GROUP, Detachment 7
Entry: 85420
Subject:
Robert W. Smith wrote on February 10, 2013
City and State: LAKESIDE MT
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: I joined the southern Japan radar units organization last year
but have not heard from any fellow veterans during that period.
Am I still a member? CMSgt Robert W. Smith, USAF Retired (1984)
with 33 yrs service.
Keywords: Detachment 21, 527th AC and W Group, South end of Tsushima Island
Entry: 83708
Subject:
Robert Butler SR. wrote on July 22, 2012
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: I was stationed on Unishima with the Air Frorce from
early 1957 until May of 1958 with a AFSC of 36150,
communications.
Keywords:
Entry: 82514
Subject: FROM AN OL' DET 21 RADAR MAINT TROOP
Robert W. Smith wrote on March 18, 2012
City and State: LAKESIDE MT
Unit: DET 21 527TH AC&W GRP
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments:
Keywords: Was stationed at the south end of Tsushima island at site 21. We
All lived in tents, but it was still good duty. I was there from Feb 52
To Dec 52 (Was at ITAZUKI AFB for 6 months prior to going to Det
21). Was stationed with fellow A2C's Macaleb, Hood, Turner, Taylor,
Holland, Supulvida, Prater (Sgt), Thomas, (TSgt/1sgt). Capt Wilken-
Son was site CO. I stayed in ground radar for 33 years and retired
in 1984 as a CMSGT.
Entry: 76937
Subject: MY FATHER ALONZO N SLOAN WAS IN THE 527AC AND W KOREA 52-53 DOES ANYBODY KNOW ANYTHING
Rick Sloan wrote on November 26, 2010
City and State: ROCKDALE TX
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Other
Comments:
Keywords: Anybody with any information about my father alonzo sloan
Entry: 75039
Subject: 527HW 1952-1953
Diane Kelly wrote on June 11, 2010
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: My father, James David Mercer (Dave or Sonny, was a AF Radar Technician stationed at the 527th ACW in 1952 to 1953 jand with the 618 in Sept 1952. Anyone remember him?
Diane Kelly (Merer)
Keywords:
Entry: 73418
Subject: UNISHIMA JAPAN DET. 19
Curtis Fowler wrote on February 3, 2010
City and State:
Unit: 618 AC@W RADAR UNIT
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: I was on the island from Jan. 55 until June 56. I was in radar maint. Does anyone remember my pals Raymond Crosson and our first sergeant Jones. I am still in contact with them.
Keywords: Mail Call
Entry: 71527
Subject: LOOKING FOR DET. 15 BUDDIES
Victor Tidwell wrote on September 6, 2009
City and State:
Unit: 527TH AC-W. DET. #15
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: Was on Fukuya Shima (not sure of spelling) Island from spring 1953 until spring 1955. Radio operator. Looking for men who served at Det. 15 during that time.
Keywords:
Entry: 59431
Subject: LOOKING FOR MEMBERS OF 527THACW-610TH AND 618TH ACW
John Rosso wrote on December 30, 2006
Deceased
City and State: BAKERSFIELD CA
Unit: 527TH-610T-618TH
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: Comments: We have a reunion association and large website in being, which includes the 527th AC and W Group, 610th AC and W Sqdn, 618th AC and W Sqdn,ADCC Itazute and 43rdAD (ADCC) Please get in contact with me.
Keywords: 527thACW,610thACW,618thACW,43rd AD (Southern Japan Radar Group)
Entry: 57262
Subject: 527TH, DET.19, UNISHIMA, JAPAN
Jim Steen wrote on May 21, 2006
City and State: SACRAMENTO CA
Unit: 527TH, DET. 19, UNISHIMA
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: SERVED ON UNISHIMA, DET. 19 FOR 2 YRS. SEPT 53-SEPT 55 STILL REMEMBER THE UNISHIMA THEME SONG. SUPRISINGLY I AM NOW 71 AND GOING STRONG.
Keywords:
Entry: 54802
Subject: SEBURI YAMA 610TH ACW 52-53
Bob Riebel SR. wrote on December 23, 2005
Email Update Needed
City and State: N/A NJ
Unit: DET 3A (SEBURI YAMA) 610TH ACW
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments:
Keywords: was on the mountain from mar 52 until mar 53 at which time I was transfered to det 21 on tsu shima until jul 53, I was a cook along with george shambling and 3 locals, alex,pete and junior. The only person I have contact with is Ross Wicks who lives in new york state. Anybody else out there?
Entry: 53970
Subject:
James Neal SR. wrote on November 7, 2005
Email Update Needed
City and State: WINTON NC
Unit: USCG LORAN STATION NOMAIKE(TENANT)
Service or Relationship: Coast Guard Veteran
Comments:
I,with 8 fellow Coastguardsmen,was stationed on the moutain site of 527th AC and W Group. Part of 1953. Commanding Officer was a Lt.JG FLYNN, an ET Chief (myself) and 5 Engineering Petty Officers, 2 Seamen. Got along fine with AF, who called us the CG who don't
sail, We call them the AF who don't fly. Best part of my 30 years service.Left with a 600 word vocabulary in NihonGo.I still have beer mug labeled CHIEF.
Keywords: Yama, near Nomaike village
Entry: 52110
Subject: MEMBERSHIP
Richard Biehl wrote on July 19, 2005
Email Update Needed
City and State: MARIETTA OH
Unit: 527TH HQ. - ITAZUKE
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: Nothing specific. Just searching to possibly renew buddies. 52 - 54 era.
Keywords: ADCC
Entry: 49523
Subject: AM GLAD TO SEE IM NOT ONLY LEFT.
Armor Main wrote on March 12, 2005
Email Update Needed
City and State: CAMERON NC
Unit: 4527 AC-W MASHIMA
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: Can we send photos,to this thing.
Keywords:
Entry: 47877
Subject: MISHIMA ISLAND DET. 17 1952-54
Jerry Herron wrote on January 2, 2005
Email Update Needed
City and State: CRANE HILL AL
Unit: 527TH AC-W DET.17
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: I was on Mishima from Sept 1952 to July 1954, almost 2 years.I was a radio op and worked in that little tower between the boq and the next barracks. It was a DF tower. If you were there you will remember it.lol
Keywords: James Dozier, Bertram Dube, I'll have to think of more.
Entry: 46968
Subject: HARANOMACHI AFS
Ernie Pearson wrote on November 18, 2004
Email Update Needed
City and State: SAN DIMAS CA
Unit: CIVILIAN TECH REP
Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran
Comments: May Day 1952 when the local farmers charged the radar site with pitch forks in protest. Where are you Charlie? It's been awhile, eh? -ernie-
Keywords: Charles Levitt radar tech, may day 1952
Entry: 46153
Subject: LOOKING FOR ANYONE W/ INFORMATION
S. Secord wrote on October 4, 2004
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran
Comments: My grandfather was stationed here during this time. I have come across very beautiful photos of his time here. If anyone has information on him during this time, please contact me. I am trying to put together my grandfathers history. His name is Donald Secord. Thank-you.
Keywords: MIHO AIR BASE OCT 1952
Entry: 41248
Subject: DET. 19, UNISHIMA, 1952-1953
Tom Sulick wrote on February 24, 2004
Email Update Needed
City and State: WASHINGTON NJ
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: Was a scope dope at Det. 19. Only men I can remember is Austin Johnson,Toms River,NJ and George Kalas of nyc. If they are deceased, may they be blessed. Spent R and R in Fukuoka(?) Itazuke AFB
Keywords:
Entry: 38368
Subject: 527TH AC AND W GROUP HEADQUARTERS
Donald Calhoun wrote on November 14, 2003
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: Was stationed at Itazuke Base One from early 1952
to late 1953 working in the 527th's headquarters
G-4 (Supply) section. Often think of this
assignment - was one of my best during my 10 years
in the Air Force. Arrived in Japan on the USNS
Hase and departed Japan on the USS Menard (APA
201). If you remember me, send an e-mail. Glad
to hear fr
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Entry: 37697
Subject: DET 17, MISHIMA
Frank Gallardo JR. wrote on October 21, 2003
Email Update Needed
City and State: MALAGA
Unit: DET 17, 618TH AC-W SQDN
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: Would love to hear from any one who was on Mishima. I was a scope-dope 27350, from Aug 1956 to Aug 1957. Incidentally the 610th AC and W Sqdn is planning a reunion, and some guys from the 618th are expected to attend, if you haven't heard about it drop me a line.
Keywords:
Entry: 36280
Subject: DET 19, UNISHIMA
Jerry Matthews wrote on August 15, 2003
Email Update Needed
City and State: STARKVILLE MS
Unit: 527TH AC-W
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: DET 19 from Sept 52 to Aug 53
Keesler 50-52
Keesler 53-54
Keywords: MATT
Entry: 32145
Subject: FOLLOWUP...
Michael Felgen wrote on February 18, 2003
City and State: SAN ANSELMO CA
Unit: 527TH, DETACHMENT 7
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: After doing more research I've located the detachment that I was located at(7), identified as Moriyama--not sure why since the mountain was Takaoyama. I was in radar maintenance between Feb 1952 and October 1953. I'm confused that detachment 7 seems also to be a part of the 610th. Anyone know why? Our headquarters was located in Fukuoka, Kyushu island. Also was the 527th part of the 5th Air Force? Long time ago, my memory fades...
Keywords: 527th, Moriyama, det. 7, detachment 7
Entry: 32136
Subject: LOOKING FOR OLD FRIENDS
Michael Felgen wrote on February 18, 2003
City and State: SAN ANSELMO CA
Unit: 527TH DETACHMENT?
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: Was stationed at the AC and W site on TakaoYama across the peninsula from the town of Sakai Minato from February 1952 to October 1953. I was a Radar Mechanic and also the site movie projectionist. Don't remember the detachment number, unfortunately...
Keywords: Sakai, TakaoYama, Okii Islands,
Entry: 27987
Subject: 527TH AC AND W INFO ON FATHER
Maria Lamphier (Truitt) wrote on September 2, 2002
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit: 527TH AC-W GR, APO 929
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My father was stationed in Japan around 1952 thru 1954 as a Radar Operator. He often told stories of Osaka, Japan. I am not sure which detachment he was with. His name was James Truitt, his rank was A/1C. He was from Philadelphia PA. I am wondering if anyone knew him or was stationed with him in Japan.
Keywords: 527th AC and W Gp, APO 929, Japan 1952 - 1954, Radar Operator, James Truitt, A/1C
Entry: 25304
Subject: DET 17 MISHIMA
Walter Wiertel wrote on May 8, 2002
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: I was assigned to De1 17 in 54 and was on
Mishima for 10 months in charge of supply.
left there and was rassigned to Det 7
on the mainland.
Keywords:
Entry: 24975
Subject: 527TH AIR CONTROL AND WARNING SQUADRON # 7
Ronald Frogge wrote on April 25, 2002
Email Update Needed
City and State: RAYTOWN MO
Unit: 527TH AC - WS DET. 7
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: I am looking to find old friends stationed with me at this site. I was assigned to this location the latter part of 1952 and was there until I was re-assigned to Itazuke in the fall of 1953. When my 18 month stay was up I returned to the US and finished out my enlistment at Hamilton AFB, California at the 78th Hospital Gp. as a dental hygienist.
Keywords: Hilltop, Joe Talerico
Entry: 24223
Subject: INFORMATION ON FATHER
Tom Clark wrote on March 24, 2002
City and State: BLOOMINGTON IN
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Hello,
I am looking for someone who was stationed with the father, S/Sgt Donald Glen Clark, who was in Japan with the 527th AC and W between September 1952 and September 1954. His most significant duty assignment was 527th AC and W Gp Det 3, APO 963-1. He was originally from Williamsport, PA. If you know of him or of his assignment please contact me by email. Thank you.
Keywords: 527th Gp Det 3, APO 963-1
Entry: 24110
Subject: MISHIMA DET 17
Fredio (Fred) Samples wrote on March 20, 2002
Email Update Needed
City and State: SNOHOMISH WA
Unit: 623RD AC-W
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: I am searching for information about a book that was written by Howard Singer titled:
"WAKE ME WHEN IT'S OVER" It's a funny story that was turned into a movie several years ago.
The story is about an Air Force Radar operator that was stationed on a small island located between Korea and Japan in the Sea of Japan. Always wanting to make some extra money he turned the radar site into a R and R site for all troops going and coming between Japan and Korea. Although the story written by Mr. Singer was not true. There is strong belief that he wrote this story using his own experience as a radar operator while he was stationed on a small Island between Japan and Korea. In his book he calls the Island 'SHIMA" and describes this Island as having a mountain where the radars where located and a Dock that is located near a small village. This book was released in 1959.
I am wondering if this island that Airman Singer was stationed on was Mishima. Does anyone remember this story, Movie or ever know Howard Singer? Does anyone know if Mishima was the Island that is referred to in his story?
Fredio (Fred) Samples
Keywords: 623rd AC and W Miyako Jima Island, Japan
Okinawa sector
Entry: 23990
Subject: 527TH ACW SQUADRON 1952-53
Ross Wicks wrote on March 16, 2002
Email Update Needed
City and State: BROCKPORT NY
Unit: 527TH ACW - SEBERIYAMA
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: Looking for others serving in squardron or information about. Hood from Texas, Judd Thurston, Raebel, Davis.
Keywords:
Entry: 23769
Subject: LOOKING FRO SOUVENIR PILLOW COVER FROM ITAZUKI AFB
Bonnie Martin wrote on March 8, 2002
Email Update Needed
City and State: AUSTIN TX
Unit: 527TH AC - W
Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran
Comments: My father, Richard Parker, was station at Itazuki AFB from Nov. 1954-Feb. 1956. I am looking for a souvenir pillow cover to surprise him with. He and my mom have many fond memories. Thank you!
Keywords: Souvenir Pillow Cover
Entry: 23742
Subject: CHANGE EMAIL ADDRESS AS BELOW
John Helmerson wrote on March 7, 2002
City and State:
Unit: 527TH AC-W
Service or Relationship: -
Comments:
Keywords:
Entry: 22975
Subject: ITAZUKI AFB
Joseph Talerico wrote on February 7, 2002
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: I was stationed at Itazuki just prior to returing to the states.
My wife was pregnant at the time. We transferred from Det 7 no medical facilities at the site capable of caring for her. Lived off base at 300
Kasugibaru. Have a lot of good memories about Japan and my tour.
Keywords:
Entry: 22973
Subject: 527TH AC AND W SQ DET 19 AND 7
Joseph Talerico wrote on February 7, 2002
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: Was stationed at Uni Shima Det 19 Air Police in charge of security we had civilian guards CG'c
Later transferred to Det 7. My wife is from Tsu Shima the big island. Have been back many time to visit family and had a few reunions with the Japanese Guards.
Keywords: Joe
Entry: 22887
Subject: DET 19 UNISHIMA
Bob Byrnes wrote on February 3, 2002
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: radio repair tech at det 19 from sep 54 to jan
55 then posted to 607 acw sq at k6 air base in
korea. any old buddies out there?
Keywords: det 19 unishima radar site between japan
and korearadio repair tech
Entry: 21901
Subject: 527TH AC AND W GROUP
Robert W. Morrison wrote on December 30, 2001
Email Update Needed
City and State: SARASOTA FL
Unit: 527TH AC-W GROUP
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: Made frequent TDY visits to early warning sites at Fukaeshima, Mishima, Tsushima, GCI site at Shikano-Shima, DF sites at Moji, Seburiyama, Nomosaki. Arrive in Japan aboard the USS Windham Bay, an escort carrier Nov. 1951; shipped stateside aboard the Gen. Anderson in Feb. 1954. Spent last 6 months in SAC with 803rd Air Base Group at Hunter AFB, Savannah, Ga.
Keywords: Itazuke AB Nov. 1951- Feb. 1954; originally with 850th AC and W Sq; trans. to 527th AC and W Group A2 section about June 1952, under Capt. Alonzo Sloan.527th was commanded by Col John Crawford, then by Col David Terry. When the Japan Air Defense Force was formed in April (?) 1992, 527th became part of the 43rd Air Division under Col. Charles Stark.
Entry: 21346
Subject: BOBBY RIPPY
Jennifer Rippy-Mulligan wrote on December 9, 2001
Email Update Needed
City and State: HAMILTON OH
Unit: DET 3
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My dad was a/2c. He was stationed at Fukaka and worked on an island 25 miles from there. It seems Col. David terry and Lt. Olen Taylor were his commanding officers. Dad enlisted in Kessler AFB June '52 and discharged Robins AFB in June '55. He also played ball for the "Robins Flyers". I have many photos to share with anyone interested. Additionally would like to find information about 4 medals he was authorized for, but never received.
Keywords: Friends: Whit-Kansas, Judd-Texas, Tank-Alabama, Meyer-St.Louis, Harn-California,Johnson-Ohio, Haldimand-unknown, Fredericks-unknown, Hendren-unknown, Donald-unknown, Woody-unknown, Kolb-unknown
Barracks dog-Wabble
Entry: 18400
Subject: 527TH AC AND W
James Likwarz wrote on August 1, 2001
Email Update Needed
City and State: TOMAHAWK WI
Unit: 527TH AC-W
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: Assigned Det #7 5/52, ADCC 9/52, Det #17 3/53 left for US 12/53. Air Police. Also TDY w/6160thAP's
Keywords: ADCC