6461st Troop Carrier Squadron

21st/6461st Troop Carrier Squadron

Dana L. Mansur Jr.

Coordinator

Association Email and Info

Unit Casualty List By Last Name

Unit Casualty List By Date

Air Force BBS

Legacy Messages - 1995-1999

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Dorothy Demetriou wrote on February 1, 2025

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Service or Relationship: Family member

Comments: Uncle Gus Demetriou served as a radio airman. Any information is appreciated.

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Chris Low wrote on November 10, 2024

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City and State: CA

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Comments: My wife's uncle, Franklin Izuo, served in the 403rd Wing and was killed during the Korean War when his plane crashed on December 26, 1952. Franklin was the radioman on a C47 transport owned and operated by the Royal Hellenic Air Force which crashed shortly after takeoff from Chinhae Airfield. Franklin was taking the place of a buddy, Sam, who was called to report but was feeling sick. We are writing a biography on Franklin and trying to find out Sam's full name and any other info/memories of Franklin. Thanks to anyone who can help!

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Savannah Steward wrote on December 18, 2020

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City and State: FL

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Comments: I came across an old film camera/bag that was for sale with the name Lt. James B Watson on it. The bag has a tag with 6461st TCS on it along with his Area of Operations number 3006472. That is what has led me here, reach if you know this man, would love to get this back to his family if they were interested.

Keywords: James B Watson, 6461st TCS

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James Hildebrand wrote on October 11, 2014

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City and State: CARROLL IA

Unit: BROTHER'S; DET1 6461 ST TC SQ (A)-483RD TC WG

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My brother; Orson W. Hildebrand was in the 483rd Tc Wg stationed out of Japan in 52 to 54. He came down with major sickness in and out of the hospital at Ashiya without a clear definition of what was wrong with him. Was Korea being sprayed with chemicals in 52-54? was agent orange being sprayed PLEASE E-MAIL ME SO HIS WIDOW AND FAMILY WILL HAVE SOME CLOSURE

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James Hildebrand wrote on October 10, 2014

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City and State: CARROLL IA

Unit: BROTHERS UNIT-6461ST TROOP CARRIER SQUADRON

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I am looking for anyone who has information in reference to the above unit. Orson William Hildebrand, was my brother, now deceased. HE WAS STATIONED AT Ashiya Air Force Base- JAPAN IN 52 AND 53. He may have flown into Korea in 52 and 53.I saw a picture of a airplane with body bags lining both sides either on racks or straped to the sides of the airplane. he was a Acft Elect Rpmn-could he have been assigned to fly as a Acft Elect Rpmn?
He had shown me the picture and said he had flown the deceased back to Japan. His combat record shows he was in the second summer fall offensive, third Korean winter . Korea, and Korean summer-fall, Korea-52-53 He was continually in sick bay or the ASHIYA AIR FORCE BASE HOSPITAL-JAPAN WITH FLU TYPE SICKNESS-UNKNOWN. Just wondering if anyone knows of anyone else who had the same sickness. This sickness continued on through his enlistment.

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B. Hendrix wrote on August 28, 2013

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Unit: KYUSHU GYPSIES

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Looking for information, photographs, anything regarding my
father, Harry F. Miller, pilot. We think he flew the Chosin
Reservoir missions. He passed away in 2003, and we'd like to
gather any information we can for his grandchildren and great-
grandchildren.

Keywords: Harry Miller, pilot, Chosin

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John Maniatty wrote on October 27, 2010

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City and State: OLD ORCHARD BEACH ME

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

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Keywords: my uncle john s maniatty flew a c-47d with the 21 tp. carrier sqdn. 374tp.carrier wing. shot down 50mi. south of wonson reported as mia. later kia.at any rate im looking for a pocket patch from his unit for my A-2 flight jacket. thank you.

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Jeffrey Copeland wrote on April 15, 2010

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Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: I am looking for an old 36th patch from when it was at McChord or
before. If anyone has one they would be willing to sell, I'd be much
obliged.

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Richard (Dick) Donahue wrote on February 2, 2010

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City and State: CROSS SC

Unit: 6461ST TCS

Service or Relationship: Other

Comments: The Ramada Inn is remodeling. I have two wall hangings they were going to throw away. I thing Dana had made them up. One shows a C-47 on the beach, the other has photos and patches. I'll keep them at my home. Anyone can stop by for a visit. We are only twenty miles of I-95 . Exit #98 .

Keywords: K-16 Charleston Reunion.

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Joseph Smith wrote on September 23, 2009

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City and State: GEPP AR

Unit: 6461ST TCS

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

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Keywords: I am looking for an air evac nurse that flew with the 6461st during the Korean War 1952/53

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Thad Morgan wrote on May 10, 2006

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City and State: HUNTSVILLE AL

Unit: 6461ST ,21ST AT KEMPO (K14)

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: Looking for Buddies that were at this location during the time indicated. I worked in aircraft electrician shop. Looking specifically for James P.(paul) Jones.

Keywords: James P. Jones, K14, Kempo Airbase at Yongdongpoe, 1954,1955, electrician, aircraft,

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Thad Morgan SR. wrote on May 7, 2006

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City and State: HUNTSVILLE AL

Unit: 6461ST, 21ST AT KEMPO (K14)

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: Any one having info about jones please contact me

Keywords: James Paul Jones (46) aircraft electrician

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Thad Morgan SR. wrote on April 28, 2006

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City and State: HUNTSVILLE AL

Unit: 6461 TROOP CARRIER SQUADRON

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: looking for James Paul Jones
we were stationed in korea at k14

Keywords: KYUSHA GYPSIES
air craft electrician

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James Marple wrote on December 19, 2005

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Comments: I am trying to determine what unit my Dad served in. He was a crew chief on C-47's, C-54's and C-119's

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Anthony (Tony) Capitelli wrote on April 26, 2005

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City and State: MOORPARK CA

Unit: 6461 TROOP CARRIER SQDN.

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: We shared treasured good memories and sad times as well when we lost a buddy by the name of airman Donald Nigroni from New York.
Our Squardron was a family and were very tight. We were a team and proud to be called a Kyushu Gypsy.
Our main objectives were, drop the Army, air evacuation and return our wounded and expired boys back to Japan.

Keywords: Maintained C-47's and later C-119 Box Cars out of Ashiya
between 1952 and 1955.
Flew as crew chief into K-18 and K-16 during that period.
Names of some buddies are: John Johnson who played football at our maintenance facility in Ashia.
Hilderbran and Hayes from Ohio who was raised in Georgia at an early age and Sam Moss attached in maintenance.

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Chuck Rood wrote on August 4, 2004

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City and State: SHERIDAN IN

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Service or Relationship: Interested Person

Comments: My neighbor locater in a dumpster a cigarette lighter. It has Kyushu Gypsies on it with a troop transport plane on it. There is a k-16 on it. Anyone know anything about this piece of history?

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Jack Hayslett wrote on June 4, 2004

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City and State: ROANOKE VA

Unit: 6461ST TCS

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: Kyushu Gypsy hat/coat lapel pin with Gooney Bird on it for sale....4.50 each includes handling and mailing....They are great....

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David L. Jordan wrote on September 29, 2003

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City and State: PITTSFORD NY

Unit: 6461ST/21ST TCS

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: Don't forget the Gypsy Reunion in Charleston, SC in Oct 2003. contact Dick Grimm at dgrimm10@charter.net. In 2004, we'll be in Panama City, FL.

Keywords: Looking for David McCabe who went on rr with me to Tokyo in early 1954. We visited the Tokyo Professional Hockey Team. Please contact me.

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Braxton Bradford wrote on July 26, 2003

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City and State: TAMPA FL

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Service or Relationship: Interested Person

Comments: greetings. hoping you can help me locate info/pict
on capt swain. best, braxton

Keywords: capt swain, A/D 117 102 KMAG, 103 105 A/E EUSAK

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Sean Gray wrote on July 18, 2003

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City and State: COLORADO SPRINGS CO

Unit: HHC 7TH INFANTRY DIVISION

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Looking for information about my grandfather,
Anything will help.
His name was CPT John Robert Sparger.
He was a member of the Kyushu Gypsies
C47
C-119 SQDRN
Thank You

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Curtis Goodman wrote on June 9, 2003

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City and State:

Unit: 6461 TROOP CARRIER

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Arthur Barrett wrote on August 8, 2002

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Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: Reunions, Unit Citations

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James Harold England wrote on June 5, 2002

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City and State: HOPEWELL VA

Unit: 6461 TCS K16

Service or Relationship: -

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Gene McIntyre wrote on August 11, 2001

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City and State: CAMP VERDE AZ

Unit: 21ST @ 6461ST

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: Harly Hatch, Hydraulic mech lived next to me for a while in AZ. 2years at Ashiya 52-54, been to all the bases in Korea, Retrieved downed plane on Chejdo Is .Anyone remember? Changed props on most of the planes at one time or the other.

Keywords: Geo Sharp Lional Stowe "Loosely" ? Herbert Wolfson

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Ron R. Speer wrote on August 6, 2001

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Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: Recv a note today from Joe Smith stating that he
thinks my dad served served with the 6461st TCS.
He was a pilot, but I'm nor sure of his flight status. I think I once heard a story that he
crashed an aircraft. If anybody out there can
help me; I'd greatly appreciate the assistance.

He divorced my mother during the war and married a Korean National. He has been deceased since
1981.

Keywords: Capt. Cliff Speer, 6461st TCS "Kysuhu Gypies"

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Merle J. Petron wrote on June 18, 2001

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City and State: PALMER AK

Unit: 6461 TROOP CARRIER SQUADRON

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: Kyoshu Gypsy

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George Portoukalian wrote on January 8, 2001

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City and State: FRANKLIN NC

Unit: 6461ST TCS, APO 979

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Comments: I was with the 21st TCS, changed to 6461st TCS sometime in late 52. I was there in 52 - 53 as a Radio Operator flying on the C-47 Goonies. I had to return to the ZI in June of 1953 on emergency leave. As a result I did not return to K-16 and never received my Air Medal (I flew 42 C1 Missions) I should be on orders with someone but can't seem to find any of the guys I knew. I lived in tent 706.

Anyone have any ideas? My hat is off to all you gypsies-we did a great job saving lives.

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Richard Wobbe wrote on December 4, 2000

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City and State: WOODSTOCK VA

Unit: 6461ST TCS

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: Looking for a witness to aircraft mishap "ground loop" piolet error on K3,K54 or K53 sometime between April to Sept 1953. This was a beach landing that caused me to suffer a severe concussion. The incident went un reported and i've been denied treatment my whole life. Please contact me if you can help.

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David L. Jordan wrote on November 15, 1999

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City and State: PITTSFORD NY

Unit: 6461ST TCS

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: We are looking for all airmen who ever served in the 6461TCS and have been having annual reunions for about 5 yrs. The next reunion is in Williamsburg,Va in the fall of 2000. Contact me if you are interested.

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Richard Jacob wrote on November 5, 1999

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City and State: LARSEN WI

Unit: 6461

Service or Relationship: Air Force

Comments: I served in Japan with detachments in Koera between 1952-1954 with the 6461 Gypsies

I'm sure many a GI remember being airlifted to
safety, or to a hospital while wounded. Our outfit
was responsible for saving many life's. We lost a
few planes landing on the Korean beaches with our C47, but all in all it was worth it.

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