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Legacy Messages - 1995-1999

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marc schenck wrote on January 6, 2023

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Comments: My father's cousin, Capt. Robert Schenck was a decorated B-17 bomber pilot in World War II. He also flew in the Korean War and was the senior pilot of a C-119C, "Flying Boxcar" from the 63rd Troop Carrier Squadron, 403rd Troop Carrier Group. On November 14, 1952, the aircraft was enroute from Ashiya Air Base, Japan to Seoul, Korea when it crashed into Hill 683 near Cho-ok and about 15 miles east of Airfield K-19, killing all 44 servicemen on board. He was 31 years old and was awarded the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
If anybody can provide any further information it would be greatly appreciated as we know nothing other than was written here.
Thanking you in advance-Marc Schenck

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Robert Richardson wrote on July 25, 2020

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City and State: SPOKANE WA

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Comments: I am currently doing research for a book project that is related to the service of the 403rd Troop Carrier Group, and the 63rd and 64 Troop Carrier Squadrons. I am especially interested in the early years of the war, most particularly 1943.
What helps me most is locating memoirs of men who served in those units. At this time I have the memoir of the group commander, Col. Harry Sands, and I would be happy to share that with anyone. Very interesting man. I also have the memoir of the squadron commander of the 64th, and would likewise share. I have almost nothing on the 63rd.
So - it you have documents related to the 63rd from that era, or if you are aware of memoirs, or if you have or know about photographs, I would sure love to hear from you.
Any help or guidance is greatly appreciated.
All the best,
Robert

Keywords: World War II, 1943, 403rd troop carrier group, 63th troop carrier squadron, 54th troop carrier squadron, New Caledonia, Tontouta, Espiritu Santo

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Donald Newton wrote on October 3, 2016

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City and State: ORANGE PARK FL

Unit: 63RD TROOP CARRIER SQUADRON

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: I am retired Air Force and was stationed at Ashiya, Japan from 52 until early in 53. I was assigned to 9161 that crashed into the sea of Japan a short while after I transferred to Tachikowa, Japan (C-54's). It killed the radio operator that took my place, Kalipa, my engineer, SSgt. Hensley and pilot Panzerino. I believe they had paratroopers on board. I later became an Air Force Recruiter n Muncie, Indiana and ended up as an Operations Supervisor in SAC (B-52's) at Grand Forks AFB, ND. I later owned several Insurance Agencies and now working two days a week collecting charges for my youngest son that owns a large medical billing company. I collect from the doctors that do not have means to electronically send things directly to his office. I am 83 years old. I really loved the Air Force and everything it stood for.

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Philip Locklear wrote on October 31, 2014

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City and State: PEMBROKE NC

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Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: From time to time the electricians were required to work in what we referred to as the wire cage, here we would build and rebuild electrical harnesses for the 4360 engines. The wires had to be wrapped or sleeved with asbestos.
I now have pulmonary fibrosis, a disease of the lungs for which there is no cure, I wonder if anyone remembers working with the asbestos and how can we prove that this condition ever existed.

I was in the last rotation that left Donaldson AFB to go to Germany and when we returned we had to land at Donaldson, and continue on to Hunter AFB.

Would like to here from some of you guys..........

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Bill Moore wrote on January 23, 2014

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Unit: 63 OMS HUNTER AFB

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: I was assigned to the 63 OMS at Hunter AFB, Savannah, Ga. from Jan. 1965-Feb. 1967 then when the base closed they assigned me to the OMS Dover AFB, Dover, Del.
While at Hunter I went TDY to Rhine Main AB for a 4 month rotation then onto France and England TDY out of Rhine Main.
I started out in the hanger doing post op insp. on C-124's. I went to Run up school and R4360 eng. school and got my run up license to do pre flight insp. on the Launch Crew. I am looking for anyone who was stationed with me.
From Dover they sent me to Hawaii for 5 months and then when I returned to Dover I was sent to Pleiku AB, Vietnam for my final year. I went to school on A1-E's and was a crew chief on them with the 6th ACS in Pleiku.

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Katherine Call-Morin wrote on April 4, 2013

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City and State: PLATTSBURGH NY

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Looking for any information on my father, Col. Lance Call, who was
was commander during 1950 - 52? Any info would be appreciated.

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Anne Chapin Ruthig wrote on November 16, 2012

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Keywords: Jeff Plaehn,Bill Bone,Hank Newberger,
C1-24

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Walter (Pete) Peterson wrote on February 7, 2012

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City and State: FOLKSTON GA

Unit: 187TH AIRBORNE

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran

Comments: looking for any one that was at ashiya,air base in
japan ON june 23,1953 when plane c119 48-161 crashed

Keywords: C119 49-161 CRASH ASHIYA AIR BASE 23 JUNE 1953

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Pat Smith wrote on February 6, 2012

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City and State: SIMPSONVILLE SC

Unit: 63RD TCW DONALDSON AFB

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My father was Captain Alvin W. Hill and was killed in
a C124 crash outside McChord AFB in Washington state
in 1961. I just found this website and posts - and
am curious if anyone knew my Dad or any details. I
was only 11 when he was lost, and my memories are
very hazy. I'm collecting information and would love
to have any info or suggestions. Thank you so much.

Pat Smith
Patricia Hill Smith

Keywords: 1961 63rd TCW C-124 Air Force Crash/My father

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Gay Chin wrote on May 29, 2009

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City and State: POTOMAC MD

Unit: 63RD TROOP CARRIER SQUADRON, 403RD TROOP CARRIER G

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: I have been in the Baltimore MD and Washington DC areas since 1955 working for the Army Engineers, Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics
Lab, and Glenn L. Martin, Martin Marietta and Lockheed
Martin. Retired and living in Maryland. Would love to
hear from any old 63rd TC Squadron guys.

Keywords: Former Squadron Commander Major Robert M. Dawson (top notch individual) where is he now?

James Hall, Sgt or Staff or Tech Sgt; was in orderly room with me in April 1950 and 1951. Also Sgt Glenn
Patti; and Master Sgt Claude Green. Where are they
all now?

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Perry Brown wrote on May 21, 2009

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City and State: CHAPIN SC

Unit: 63RD TROOP CARRIER

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

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Keywords: Recently saw a posting from John Fair for his father "Red" Fair who was at Donaldson. Knew Red Fair and was part of the squadron with him. Tried to e-mail John no forwarding e-mail and no forwarding info from the site to contact so am leaving a message.

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Patricia Junkin wrote on March 15, 2009

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City and State: CULLEOKA TN

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Looking for information on "Bill" Hartley who flew with the 63rd during
the Korean War. He died Dec. 25, 1962.
Thanks

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John Fair II wrote on March 13, 2009

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Comments: I am the son of Captain Warren (Red)Fair from Donaldson Air Force Base and I am trying to contact other service men who served with him. He was killed in a plane crash at McCord Air Force Base on May 24, 1961. Thanks for your help.

Keywords: 63rd Troop Carrier Wing, Operation Deep Freeze,Donaldson Air Force Base

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Donald Ashley wrote on December 29, 2008

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City and State: BAY POINT CA

Unit: 63D TROOP CARRIER SQ. DONALDSON AFB GREENVILLE SC

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: This is the first time I have used this site.

Keywords: The 63 Troop Carrier Wing was awarded tht Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, 1955. I was sent the award at home after I was discharged from service. I am proud to have been part of the wing at that time. I am trying to find out if the Wing has a hat I can purchace.

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Mike Goben wrote on October 26, 2008

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City and State: LOUISVILLE KY

Unit: 63RD PMS/OMS

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: APG mechanic on C-124's at Donaldson AFB, Greenville, S.C and Hunter AFB, Savannah, Ga. Served from May 29, 1961 thru May 28, 1965. Love the C-124.

Keywords: 63rd PMS and 63rd OMS. 63rd Troop Carrier Wing (Heavy) MATS. Best friends were Jacob McGehee from Conyers, Ga. and Patrick Gable from Chicago, Ill.

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Ed Woods wrote on July 17, 2005

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City and State: GREENWOOD IN

Unit: 63 TCS (M) 403RD TCG (M)

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: MOST OF THE GUYS IN THE SQUADRON IN FROM A RESERVE WING FROM OREGON. STATIONED AT J-1 (ASHIYA), 1951-52

Keywords: RADIO OP ON 9139 (C MODEL 119).

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John Hamill wrote on February 1, 2005

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City and State: JACKSON NJ

Unit: 6160TH MANTANCE SQ.

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: C47s and C119s lots of fun.

Keywords: Airborne Radio Operator 1953-55 Itazuke Airbase.

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Garner McCullar wrote on March 19, 2002

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Comments: i am looking for Capt.Richard N. Kosman, 63rd Troop carrier Group. Does anyone remember him or know anything about his whereabouts? I would appreciate any information.

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Bob Lacroix wrote on December 2, 2001

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City and State: APOPKA FL

Unit: 63 TCS

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: Served Ashiya AB Nov 52 to Mar 54. Memories to Kalepa, Hensley, and Lt Metz, crew of 49-161.

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Ed Woods wrote on November 20, 1998

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City and State: GREENWOOD IN

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Comments: SERVED WITH THE 403RD TC WING 63 TCS ASHYIA (J1)

RADIO OP C-119

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