6147th Tactical Control Group

6147 Tactical Control Group

From: William Bell.....Prior to 25 April 1951, airborne close-air
control was performed by the 6147 Tactical Control Squadron (Airborne).

The ground Forward Air Controller (FAC) direction was first done by
detachment 3, 6132 Tactical Air Control Group and then the 6164 Tactical
Control Squadron of the 502 Tactical Control Group.

Prior to April 1951, the ground FAC officer was TDY from a fighter-
bomber squadron. When the Group was formed in April 1951, a pilot
assigned to the unit flew 20 missions in the T-6, spent 60-90 days as a
FAC in the front lines, and then flew 80 missions to complete his combat
tour.

Units comprising the Group

1950-51

6147th Tactical Control Squadron (Air)

6132nd Tactical Control Group-Det A (Ground,TACP)

6164th Tactical Control Squadron (Ground,TACP) 502TCG

1951-56


6147th Air Base Squadron

6147th Tactical Control Group

6147th Maintenance and Supply Squadron

6147th Medical Squadron

6148th Tactical Control Squadron (Air)

6149th Tactical Control Squadron (Air)

6150th Tactical Control Squadron (TACP)

942nd Forward Air Control Squadron (6150 TCS)

Mosquito Assn Website

Bob West Photo Website !!

Association Information

General messages for unit

Mosquito Association

Association Web Site

Association Email and Info

Mosquito Assocition

Association Web Site

President

Association Email and Info

Air Force BBS

Legacy Messages - 1995-1999

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William Hayward wrote on October 31, 2022

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City and State: JEWETT TX

Unit: 6147TH TCS (ABN)

Service or Relationship: USAF

Comments: Assigned to Squadron August 1950. Rotated to Japan May 1951. Rank at that time Airman 2nd Class. Left the Air Force, 1958 Rank S/Sgt.
US Civil Service, FAA 1958 until Dec 30, 1986. GS-11 Step 10

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Fred Vine wrote on June 6, 2018

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Obituary of Eugene Corcoran
CORCORAN, Eugene – aged 83 of Linwood, New Jersey, passed away peacefully in the loving arms of his family on June 3, 2018. Gene was born on April 1, 1935 in Minooka, Scranton, PA to Michael and Anna (Ruane) Corcoran. He was a graduate of South Catholic High School and the University of Scranton. Gene was also enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, serving with the Mosquito 6147 Tac. Con. GP. in the Korean War. In 1966, he married his beloved wife, Judith Krizauskas, and spent 52 wonderful years with her and their family. For 33 years, he worked as an accounting manager for the Lenox China Corp. Throughout his life, Gene loved to travel the world with Judy, making trips to places such as Hawaii, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Ireland. He was also an active member of his community, being a Charter Member of the Egg Harbor Township Elks Lodge 2563 and serving as Post Quartermasters of both the Korean Wars Vets 234 of Atlantic County and the Amvets Post 911 of Somers Point. In addition to that, Gene was a member of the VFW Post 2189 and the American Legion Post 352 of Somers Point.

Eugene was especially proud of his children and grandchildren. He is survived by his wife Judith, daughter Michele (Joseph) Quinlan, son David (Lucy) Corcoran, and daughter Patricia (Dino) DiBiaso, along with his five grandchildren: Joseph and Michael Quinlan, and Geena, Caitlin, and Anthony DiBiaso. He will also be missed dearly by his extended family and friends. A Mass of Christian Burial for Gene will be held on Friday, June 8, 2018 at 11AM at Our Lady of Sorrows Roman Catholic Church in Linwood, NJ, with a viewing beginning at 10AM. The burial will follow at Atlantic County Veterans Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in memory of Gene to St. Jude’s Children Research Hospital, PO Box 1000, Dept 142, Memphis, TN, 38148-0142.

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James I. Hall SR. wrote on August 3, 2013

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City and State: ELLENWOOD GA

Unit: 6147 TAC CON GROUP AIR INSTALLATION

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

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James B. (J.B.) Wiles wrote on March 7, 2012

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City and State: ARLINGTON VA

Unit: DPMO

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: The 6147th Tactical Control Group Association is still
meeting annually. This years reuion is in Dayton,
OH. If you would like to get a copy of the Mosquito
Association newsletter it can be found at
http://www.mosquitokorea.org/.

Keywords: 6147th TCG Newsletter Webpage Association T-6 Texan
Mosquito

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Martin Goettsch wrote on September 10, 2011

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City and State: LAFAYETTE NY

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Service or Relationship: Other

Comments: Have photoes and DVD of old 35mm

RIP Delbert Goettsch 1stclass airman 1950--54
Last duty station Pinecastle Florida

1928--2011 Sept1

from Clinton Iowa

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Joseph West SR. wrote on July 12, 2011

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City and State: CORVALLIS OR

Unit: 6147TH TACTICAL CONTROL SQN

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: seeking location and first name of pilot with last name Cecil

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Raymond Vold wrote on June 8, 2011

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City and State: COMSTOCK WI

Unit: 6147TH TAC CON GROUP

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: Our 2011 Reunion will be at the Crowne Palza Hotel, Bloomington, Mn August 22-28, 2011

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Mike Skidmore wrote on January 9, 2010

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Comments: : I have completed my Tachikawa Air Base Newspaper scanning project which was to scan all the Tachi Weekly Base Newspapers for the years of 1966, 67, 68, and 1969. A total scan count of 2249 pages. I scanned the pages into PDF files which can be printed on your home computers. The files are divided into each year and then by each week, which then can be viewed by each page. The entire 2249 scanned pages are on 1 DVD. The cost including the mailing envelope and first class postage is $30.00. You can contact me at to order a copy.

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Danny Burttram wrote on April 8, 2009

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City and State: HARVEST AL

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Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran

Comments: Seek info about spouse and family of Lt Arnold, who died in a crash in Korea in 1951. My uncle, Champ Blackwood, who was in training with him at Tampa Air Base, is aging and wanted to make contact with any living familhy members. Mr. Blackwood thinks that they were located in either St Louis or Kansas City. I will forward any information to Mr. Blackwood.

Keywords: Hap Arnold,

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Glen Everett wrote on January 6, 2009

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: have many pic's my dad took in Korea, planes tent's, helecopters,tanks, etc.

Keywords: LTA-571 tail number 93-571 Lt. Lou Everett (killed 1965 testing plane at edwards)

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Paula Elmers wrote on November 26, 2008

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City and State: NEW BRAUNFELS TX

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My dad Kenneth (KD)D Brooks who was in 6147th as a Lieutenant during 52-53 passed away on Jan 1, 2006. I found that he belonged to this Mosquito outfit and wanted to let you know. His last address was 2206 Clarkson Drive, Colo Spgs CO 80909 and is survived by his wife Nina and 5 children and 15 grandchildren. Two grandsons are graduates of the USAF Academy and one grandson is in the Navy finishing Nuclear Power school in Ballston Spa NY.

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David Brown wrote on December 27, 2007

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City and State: JOPLIN MO

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Looking for information, pictures if you have them, stories are good. My father, Billy D. Brown served as a Mosquito pilot as a 1st LT, retired in 1967 as a Major, passed away April 1985. He always told great stories of living in tents, and flying 60 missions in 30 days (a record at the time he would brag). He loved flying and the fact that he was an Air Force Officer.

Keywords: 1st LT. Billy D. Brown. Mosquito Pilot July - August 1950. T-6

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Joe Landrigan SR. wrote on July 31, 2007

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City and State: CANTON MA

Unit: 67TH TAC RECON GROUP

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

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Keywords: photo lab 67th tac recon group 1952

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Melanie Saxton wrote on April 21, 2006

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City and State: CYPRESS TX

Unit: MOSQUITO 6150TCS/6147TH TCSQUADRON APO KOREA

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My father, Douglas Zimmerman, received ribbons/medals for serving in Korea War but has lost them. One for sure was the Presidential Unit citation, the others I do not know but also would like to get. He presently is fighting bladder cancer and I would love nothing more than to find which ribbons/medals he had and get them for him. Does anyone know how I can do this and, if it is possible, can I could do it quickly? I want to make sure he sees them and holds them. It means the world to him, therefore it means more than that to me. Thank

Keywords: This is the information I was able to get from my father, Douglas Zimmerman. Military# 16377748 Served Mosquito 1650th DCS 6150 TCS, 6147 TC(group?) APO Korea

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Lowell J. Massett wrote on January 9, 2006

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City and State: PALM BAY FL

Unit: 6147 TACON GP

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: When I tried to clear base supply at K-14 to get out of Korea when my tour was up, I was told that I was a good boy for turning everything in, with one exception. They wanted to know where the korean kid "Kim" was, and that I couldn't leave korea unless I could get someone else sign for him, because I had signed a supply receipt that said I had received 1 ea korean boy. He slept in my tent almost like a GI, and I had forgotten that I was incharge of the sqdn mascot. I got someone else to sign for him but I wish I had kept the reciept for proof that it happened.

Keywords: K-47, K-55, K-14, 54-55

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Richard (Dick) Treadwell wrote on April 6, 2005

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City and State: SPOKANE VALLEY WA

Unit: 6147 AIR BASE SQUADRON

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: 6147 Air Base Squadron 1952. Interested in contact with anyone serving in this unit at this time. Thank you.

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Thomas Ernst wrote on September 12, 2004

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Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: Looking for men that worked there with me
Sgt. Tom Ernst

Keywords: P O L K-6 and K-47 1951 and 1952

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Albert Nelson wrote on March 16, 2004

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Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: Looking for anyone that may have served with me or the same time, All my pictures were lost in a
fire @30years ago. would like to get in touch and
talk. E-mail me at this address with any thing you may have

Keywords: 51st Fighter Bomber stationed @ Tageau K1, 6147th Tactical Control Group K7,

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Wayne Williams wrote on June 4, 2003

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City and State: FAYETTEVILLE NC

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Service or Relationship: -

Comments: The Korean War is the forgotenwar for sure and the L-16 was the unsung hero of the day. For thosw dedicated pilots that flew the less glamour aeronca or piper L-16 I salute you ...I would like to hear from you....Wayne

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Donald G. Moore wrote on January 5, 2003

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City and State: COMFORT TX

Unit: 6147 TACTICAL AIR CONTROL

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: I am a lifetime member of Mosquito Assn. Just found your site--very interesting to say the least. Thank you very much.

Keywords: 1st lt Don Moore, home town at the time--Berne IN. Was at K-6 (mosquito pilot-20 missions) Then was assigned to IX Corps for duty as forward controller but was extended an extra month while the mosquitoes were moved to k-47(Chunchon)
When returned to 6147th I was assigned to Mosquito Shirley for the last 65 missions.
While with the IX Corps on Easter sunday morning (6:30am) A flight of Marines (F6Fs or Corsairs (can't remember which) mistook our area for their target (25 miles further north) For all the ordinance they carried-thankfully did not too much damage. Killed 2 men--destroyed some trucks. No damage to Maj Bob Hackney's "L" Plane--messed up the runway some also. The two areas were very similar looking.

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Chris Brandon wrote on September 2, 2002

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Comments: My uncle, 1Lt Carroll Lee James, was a member of the 6147th Tactical Air Control. His plane, a AT-6D, crashed on 2/6/51. I grew up hearing stories about this uncle that I never met. I would love any information/stories/memories about his service years from anyone who knew him. Would also like info on the circumstances of the crash. The other crew member was Maj Paul Conrad.

Great site!!! God Bless you all!!!

Keywords: Information requested on Carroll Lee James

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John Pickul JR. wrote on July 4, 2002

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City and State: HOUSTON TX

Unit: 6147TH TAC HEADQUARTERS-YR. 1955-56

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: Served as Air Inspector-General due to shortage of officer personnel, then transferred to Administrative Office of the 6147th TAC.Group Kimpo-K14, from July 1955-August 1956. Any personnel from headquarters please contact me.

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Richard Wessel wrote on May 11, 2002

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Comments: I am in Korea and visit Camp Page frequently.
I took soem pictures of the plaque at Mosquito Field last week. Camp Page is destined to be closed in 2010 and returned to the Korean govt. I will try and find a place to post the pictures or I will send them to anyone interested.

Keywords: Pictures

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Jim Timmons wrote on April 27, 2002

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Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

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Jim Timmons wrote on April 27, 2002

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Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

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Andrew V. (Buddy) Blair wrote on October 30, 2001

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City and State: SUGARLAND TX

Unit: 6147 H>@H>SQDN

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

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Andrew V. (Buddy) Blair wrote on October 23, 2001

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City and State: SUGARLAND TX

Unit: 6147 H>@H>SQDN

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: I remember that we had one T6 that was fitted with a 50 caliber machine gun in the rear cockpit and served as tail gunner.

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Harold Ingraham wrote on August 14, 2001

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City and State: TOLEDO OH

Unit: 45TH - 6147TH TAC RECON

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: Real good job. Is there a place to send photos and what are the dues etc???Am looking for net for 45th too Thanks

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Richard L. (Dick) Souza wrote on June 13, 2001

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City and State: LOWELL MA

Unit: 6147TH TAC CON GP(MOSQUITOS)

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: Looking for personnel of and all supporting units:6132 TC Det"A",6164 TCS,6150 TCS(TACP)6147 TCS,6148AB Unit,6148 and 6149 TCS,6147ABS,6147M and S,6147MedSq,942FACS and US Army and UN Forces personnel who flew as observers in T-6 aircraft. included to join are personnel who served in the l993AACS and the 30WeaSq at K6 and K47

Keywords: Mosquito Association

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William (Bill) Bower wrote on April 16, 2001

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Unit: 6148TH TAC CON SQDN KOREA

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: Have been trying to find you for a lot of years

Also if son Terry sees this message please get in
touch!

Keywords: Jerry L Rhodes T-6 Mech. K-14 Korea

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Richard L. (Dick) Souza wrote on April 15, 2001

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City and State: LOWELL MA

Unit: 6150TH TAC CON SQ

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: Am Locator for the 6147th Tac Con Gp. All eligible personnel please contact me for a Welcome Packet. Our reunions are yearly and planned 2 years ahead of time. We travel from one side of the US to the other. Membership continues to grow. CHOW

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Harold Ingraham wrote on January 25, 2001

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City and State: TOLEDO OH

Unit: 45TH TAC RECON - 6147TH TAC RECON GROUP

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: Real nice program Keep it up

Keywords: From 4th Dec. 50 to 8th Ja n 53
45th Tac and 6147tgh Tac Group

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Leland D. Snider wrote on November 3, 2000

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City and State: KINGSTON WA

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Service or Relationship: Interested Person

Comments: On our original message in July 2000, I failed to put the entire email address. We had recently changed servers, so I have lost contact with some how had been trying to help us. The local newspaper is wanting to do an article about our brother, Charles P. Wenzl. I was a teenager at the time of his death and do not recall all of the information. We would appreciate hearing from someone who would have known him. Thank you.

Sincerely, Kathleen

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George St. Peter wrote on October 4, 2000

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City and State: LAUREL MD

Unit: 6147 TH TCS

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My father William St.Peter was with the "mosquitoes" during the korean conflict. I'd
like to contact an service men who served my
dad. I have a few photos of him "in action"
clearing aircraft for bombing runs.

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Robert Green wrote on September 5, 2000

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Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: 6146 AFAG SEOUL

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Kerry L. McAlister wrote on August 19, 2000

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City and State: AUSTIN TX

Unit: 67TH TAC. RECON .WING, 67TH M.V.S.

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: 67TH TAC. RECON .WING, 67TH M.V.S.

Keywords: Aug.1952 to July 1953

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Leland D. Snider wrote on July 2, 2000

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City and State: KINGSTON WA

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Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: My family is very interested in knowing the facts and circumstances of my brother's death on August 22md, 1950. He was a 2nd Lt. Jet Pilot stationed in Japan before the hostilities began in Korea.
I would very much appreciate hearing from someone who knew him or knew of him. Thank you

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Robert G. (Bob) West wrote on May 24, 2000

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City and State: ARCHIBALD PA

Unit: 'C'CO. 224TH REGT, 40TH INF DIV

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea

Comments: I am not a part of the 6147th TAG "Mosquitos" but with a few of its members I have put together a Web Site with photos. The photos were supplied by these members. If you would like to see these photos go to http://www.bob-west.com When that page comes up click on Korean War Sites. Next page you will see the 6147th link. Just click on the T-6. Maybe you just might see a photo of yourself.

Keywords: Photos, 6147th

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William H. Bell wrote on May 7, 2000

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City and State: RIVERSIDE CA

Unit: 6147 TACTICAL CONTROL GROUP

Service or Relationship: United Nations Veteran - Korea

Comments: The Mosquito Association 2000 Reunion will be held in Tucson, Arizona from October 30 through November 5 at the beautiful Doubletree Motel at Reid Park. Our activities will consist of business meetings, tours, shopping, personal reunions, etc. Reunion Commander is Robert P. Blackwood. Telephone: 520.648.1933.

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Glen R. Swann JR. wrote on February 11, 2000

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City and State: RUSTON LA

Unit: 6147TH TACTICAL CONTROL GROUP 1950-51

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: Returned to Korea in 84 to visit my daughter atationed as a Sgt. Was much impressed by the way Seoul had rebuilt. Was able to visit the Korean Village which reminded me of my Korea. Also visited Pammunjon for the third time. The other two times was going through that area into N Korea and returning when the Chinese entered. Got as close as 60 miles south of the Yalu River.

Keywords: 1950-51 6147th Tactical Control Group

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Todd Christensen wrote on January 19, 2000

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Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran

Comments: My grandfather was in the korean war as a mosquito. hes told me a lot about you. its really interesting.

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G.M. Cameron wrote on November 11, 1999

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City and State: HEMET CA

Unit: MOSQUITO GROUP 6147 TAC CONT

Service or Relationship: -

Comments: MOSQUITO GROUP 6147 TAC CONT

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Jim Carpenter wrote on November 4, 1999

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City and State: SAN ANTONIO TX

Unit: 6147TH AIR BASE UNIT

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Comments: Was with the 614e7th Tactical Control Group at K-6 during March 1951 through Sep 1951.

Member of the Mosquitos Association.

Former Explosive Ordnance Disposal
(EOD Superintendent)

Retired as MSGT with 26 years service

Keywords: Currently retired for good after 26 years Air Force and 20 years TX Dept of Crimminal Justice

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Dallace Meehan wrote on November 20, 1998

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City and State: LADY LAKE FL

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Comments: PRESENTLY TEACHING COURSES FOR AMERICAN MILITARY UNIV ON THE KOREAN WAR. ALSO WORKING WITH A FORMER T-6 "MOSQUITO" PILOT(FORWARD AIR CONTROL) TO DEVELOP ARTICLE OR BOOK ON MOSQUITO OPERATIONS IN KOREA.

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Atha Head wrote on November 20, 1998

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City and State: FRANKFORT KY

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Comments: Served May '52- April '53 Korea, K-47, 6147th
Chunchon

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