6148th Tactical Control Squadron

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Charlotte Williams wrote on September 25, 2023

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City and State: ROCKPORT TX

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Comments: I found a mug with Korea 6148 TCS on one side with mosquito emblem and the other side has Chun Chon A1/C Saint Peter with the number 5 and shooting star behind it. The handle of the mug is a naked woman’s body. It’s so interesting and I’m wondering if anyone can tell me what the A1/C side means. I would be happy to send to anyone who this mug might have special meaning to. Thank you and God bless.

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Nicole York wrote on September 18, 2021

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City and State: WILLARD MO

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Service or Relationship: 6148

Comments: My grandfather was captain Norris "Andy" Anderson, I don't know when he went to Korea but he left in Oct 53. He received several medals for his time there and he flew in WWI so I would think he would be there very early. I would love to get any information about him, stories, where he served what he flew, etc.

Keywords: Andy Anderson 6148

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Richard Bradley wrote on May 6, 2020

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City and State: ROCKLEDGE FL

Unit: 6148TH

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Comments: Remained in military for retirement CW 2

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Dimitris Vassilopoulos wrote on January 12, 2018

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Unit: 356TH TACTICAL TRANSPORT SQUADRON (HAF)

Service or Relationship: Other

Comments: Hello to everyone in this group. Im a researcher and im trying to find information as well as a photo of Peter Darakis, who flew with 6148th Tactical Control Squadron and KIA on March 10, 1953, while on a combat mission, his aircraft received a direct hit by anti-aircraft fire, crashed and exploded. Any help is deeply appreciated. Thank you and greetings from Greece.

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John Melhuish III wrote on August 13, 2016

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City and State: GULFPORT MS

Unit: 4148

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: My father John Melhuish served in Korea in 1952-1953 at Camp Chun Chon (code name K-47). He was in control of the radio shop while there. My father went to town and had blue silk jackets made for the Mosquito Squad.with their name on each jacket. My fathers name was the only jacket that was correct because all the other men did not want their name on their jackets-they wanted (leave blank) so every body jacket had (leave blank on the sleeve of the jacket. The jacket, which i have, is well made. Jacket is reversible. On one side of the jacket is a embroidered yellow tiger and on the on side of the jacket is a mosquito emblem, K-47 on the pocket, also a Korea emblem with stars and a large number 5. With the year 52-53-Radio. On the back is 6148th Tac.Con.Sq. with mountains and a T-6 Aircraft and above that are three F-85 jets. My father is now 87 years old and often talks about his time and his friends in Korea.

Keywords: 6148th Tac.Con.Sq.

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Gary Montgomery wrote on May 19, 2012

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City and State: LARKSPUR CO

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Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: I have a coffee cup and was drinking out of it this
AM. It has his name on it with an orange logo. The
logo Has a lightning bolt, a misquito, the number 49
and the words -Unarmed and Klanked, I looked it up
and it lead me to this location. I sure miss him!

Keywords: My Father was Maj. Marvin M Montgomery AKA Pete. He
flew patrols between North and South Korea in an
unarmed patrol plane. He carried a 45 Pistol and a
short M-1 carbine 30 cal. which I still have. He was
stationed at K-47, lived in a tent with a fuel
heater. He invented a method to heat water for
showers. I think he was there around 1952 - 1953.

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Brigette Baxter Ortiz wrote on August 14, 2011

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Comments: Looking for anyone that knew my father. I was five at the time he was shot down and I never really knew him. If anyone has any information please contact me....Thank you!!!!

Keywords: Flew a Mosquito. Shot down on November 14, 1950. MIA then declared dead. 

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Richard Bradley wrote on October 24, 2010

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City and State: ROCKLEDGE FL

Unit: 6148TH TCS

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: Entire tour was at K47 with initial few weeks at K6. Turned 21 while in
Korea. Worked with a great group of dedicated men. Perhaps some of
them are now my neighbors and will contact me.

Keywords: Entire tour was at K47with initial few weeks at K6. Turned 21 while in
Korea

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Enrique Montero SR. wrote on September 14, 2010

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City and State: BROWNSVILLE TX

Unit: 6148 TACTICAL CONTROL SQUADRON, AT KIMPO, KOREA

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: At first, it was real bad, we were housed in TENTS, with pot heater stoves, that quit during the night, and it was very cold! Later I got used to it.

Keywords: T-6 G, and C-47. I was the Maintenance QC inspector, along with Pat Bowers, my assistant.We were statined ,at first, at K-55, Osan, Korea, then , later we were moved to K-14, Kimpo, Korea. I rotated back to the States, in Feb. 1956.

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James H. McCormick SR. wrote on August 28, 2009

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City and State: YUMA AZ

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Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: Just fooling around on the computer and decided to check out his name on Google and found this site. He was shoot down at the begining of the war spotting targets for the planes flying from Japan.

Keywords: looking for my older brother,2nd Lt Robert E. McCormick Jr.

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Bill Stinchcomb wrote on October 14, 2006

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Comments: Ted went into Air Force around 1947 or 1948, was discharged and re-enlised several times. Total military time served was 14 years.
Know stations: 3537th Maint Sq, Mather AFB, CA - 1950; 2nd Tow Target Squadron, Mitchel AFB, NY - 1954; Kimpo Air Base, 6148th TC Sq, APO 76 - 1955; 7206th Support GP; Ft McGuire AFB, NJ - 1956 Known to have been in Greece, England, France Married in Greece, died in 1985 in United States
Would like to find people who served with him for information and/or pictures.

Keywords: 3537th Maint Sq, Mather AFB, CA, 1950; 2nd Tow Target Squadron, Mitchel AFB, NY, 1954; Kimpo Air Base, 6148th TC Sq, APO 76, 1955; 7206th Support Grp, Ft McGuire AFB, NJ, 1956; Greece, England, France

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Mary Crane wrote on December 3, 2005

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Comments: My brother-in-law, Alvin Earl Crane (Sonny) AO-1903066 was assigned to the 6148th Tactical Recon Squadron. He was the pilot of a LT 6G and was accompanied by Army Sgt. Gordon Zorn. Sgt. Zorns body was recovered soon after the plane went down. Sonny was reported Missing in Action September 13, 1951. In 1990 the North Koreans conducted their own unilateral recovery on their side of the Demilitarized Zone near Tosan. The remains were returned to the U. S. On August 22, 2005 JPAC completed its analysis and determined the remains were those of 1st Lt. Crane.

In May of 2006 my husband Art will fly to Hawaii to bring Sonny home. The service is to be held on May 13 at 1PM at Santa Rosa Memorial Park, California. The Air Force will conduct a military service including honors and flyover. There is a possibility of a second flyover by a T-6 Unit in the Sonoma County area.

If you knew Sonny or if you would like to attend the service, please contact me for further information. Thank You to All of Our Veterans and ..Mary Crane

Keywords: Sonny, Tosan, T6, Gordon Zorn

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Kevin Carley wrote on August 20, 2005

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City and State: APPLETON WI

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Service or Relationship: Marine Veteran

Comments: My Father-in-Law was not able to know his father as he was shot down during the Korean War. If any one has served with Roger F. Buxman or knows someone who has, please contact me ASAP.

Thank you!


Kevin H. Carley

Appleton Wisconsin

Keywords: 1st Lieutenant Roger F. Buxman served with the 6148th Tactical Control Squadron as an observer.

Listed as Missing in Action (MIA) on 5 June 1953

Listed as Killed in Action (KIA) on 6 June 1953

2nd Lieutenant John W. Arms was believed to be with Roger at this time.

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Keith Young wrote on July 12, 2005

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Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: My Uncle, Richard Suter, flew LT-6Gs in the 6148th TCS. Loking for anyone who knew or remembers him.

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Peter Fanshawe wrote on July 4, 2005

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City and State: ST MINVER, WADEBRIDGE,CORNWALL

Unit: THE QUEENS BAYS, ATT 1ST ROYAL TANK REGIMENT , COM

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: I am interested in the excellent web site and would be pleased to
hear from anyone who might remember me all those years ago. I
flew with many pilots surviving 77 missions. We controlled
strikes on the Commonwealth Divisional front and the central
front around 'T Bone Hill" during many actions.

Keywords: Commonwealth Division, Hills 159 and 210, Dec to Apr 1953 tank
troop commander. Apr to Jul 1953 attached to USAF Mosquitos
based at K47 Chunchon as T6 observer/strike controller. Seek
contact with anyone on the base, or maybe USAF, USM or
Commonwealth pilots flying strike aircraft at that time, who can
remember the only 'godamn limey' strike controller. My English
voice was my trademark !

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Lowell J. Massett wrote on January 10, 2005

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City and State: PALM BAY FL

Unit: 6147 GROUP

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Comments: I always like the moto of the 49th sq, and the guys always saying "don't get klanked". I used that just once after I left korea cause everyone thought it made no sense. I still remember the saying after all these years. Guys I remember are John 'jack' Web that ended up with the chaplins office, and another drinking buddy James 'Rocky' Mancato from NYC.

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Marianne O'Brien wrote on August 8, 2004

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Comments: My Dad said little, though listed where he had been, more or less, during his military career.
He died in 2001. I'm his "spittin' image" but softer around the edges. Would appreciate any comments from anyone who knew him. He was a Capt. in the Army but had volunteered duty with this unit.

Keywords: 6148 Tac Squadron Mosquito Unit
Nov.'52-'53

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Paul Lottner wrote on August 20, 2003

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City and State: PHOENIX AZ

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I am looking for anybody that was in the 6148 TCS in 1955. My father was stationed in Korea with the 6148th from Jan 55 to Dec 55. He was a pilot, though I don't know what you guys were flying over there at the time (C-119 or KC-97?). His name was Jere Lottner. If the name rings a bell, please feel free to contact me.

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Howard Kilroy wrote on November 12, 2001

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Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

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Lewis H. White JR. wrote on June 12, 2001

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City and State: LLANO TX

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Linda Schmidt wrote on March 11, 2001

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Comments: My dad, William Schmidt, was with the 6148th
stationed at K47 in Chunchon, 52-53. He is
alive and well(just no internet access.)

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Tom Cosgrove wrote on October 28, 2000

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City and State: SPRING HILL FL

Unit: 6148 TAC CON

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: 6148 TAC CON

Keywords: i was there when the 187 airborn was moved up to the line. was partner with a blond hair polish radio operator. i was the radio mech.

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Drexel Hendon wrote on June 25, 2000

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City and State: GERMANTOWN TN

Unit: 6148 TAC--AIR POLICE

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: K-47 was located at Chun Chon , Korea about 60 miles north of Seoul on the Main Supply Route. I was there from March 1953 to February 1954. We provided Security for the base: gates, runways, storage dumps, etc. We all lived in tents during my time there.

Keywords: "Mosquitos" Hill: "unneccessary", T-6 spotter planes used to mark targets in combat.Friends: Ken Campbell, W. Hohenbaum, W. Green, Carlson, Peterson (Dog Patrol),Padbury,

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Jim Spiry wrote on January 17, 2000

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City and State: GLENHAM SD

Unit: 6148 TAC CON SQDN

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: Looking for lost buddies plus any Officers who
knew of us etc...

The tent I lived in for the year was called SKID ROW (We had a sign above our doors.)

Three Officers I can remember are Capt. Collins,Major White,Lt Moser

Enlisted persons are Scanlon,May,Montilaro,Tunillo,Steinhauer,

Keywords: AT-6's

Punkins Delight-Yellow Rudder-Bullet holes
Short Timer
Leakin Decon

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Richard Goetz wrote on December 25, 1999

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City and State: NEW BADEN IL

Unit: 6148 SQUADRON

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: 6148 SQUADRON

Keywords: Nickname: Red
battles: 100 missions in Korea
friends; Homer Shinn, St.Louis, MO
aircraft: AT 6

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Dudley R. Spears wrote on November 20, 1998

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City and State: LOUISVILLE KY

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Comments: I WAS WITH THE 6148 TAC AT CHUNCHON, KOREA 1952-1953. JUST WONDERING IF ANY OF THAT OUTFIT ARE AROUND ANYWHERE.

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