730th Bombardment Squadron (L)

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Legacy Messages - 1995-1999

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David Walker wrote on February 2, 2016

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City and State: NORTH BEND WA

Unit: CIVILIAN

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I would like to know if anyone new uncle John C Floyd, Please email me @ tigermountain_1@hotmail.com.

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Donald W. Smith wrote on January 22, 2016

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City and State: GAINESVILLE FL

Unit: 7/30 BOMB SQUADRON

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: I'm still waiting to see if anybody remembers me. But I guess most of the old-timers have passed on to better times.

But if anybody should him to remember me, please send me an email or give me a call, because I'm always home.

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Gary Stella wrote on December 8, 2015

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City and State: GEORGETOWN TX

Unit: NONE

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Our family never had more than the briefest detail of my mothers brothers last mission. He flew in WW 2 also. I would like as much info. as is known about Capt. Hunter in both Korea, and WW 2. I believe he flew a B 26 in both wars.

Keywords: Korea, WW 2, Europe, Martin Marauder, B26, bomber, Normandy, Captain, U.S.A.F. Texas, Randolph Field, Texas, San Antonio.

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Steve Brown wrote on January 31, 2014

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Comments: I am writing to see if anyone might have known my grandfather, who was a B-26 pilot during the Korean War. His name was Capt. Ronnie Winters. He was from Oklahoma and would have been in his -mid 30's during the war. I am trying to find out which units he might have served with during the war, as he died in 1958 and I don't have much to go on other than he was a B-26 pilot. I do have a photo of him taken in Korea, if anyone would like to see it.

Keywords: B-26, A-26, Oklahoma, Pilot,

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Mike Spencer wrote on January 9, 2013

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City and State: MISSOURI CITY TX

Unit: 17TH

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My father Joseph Paul Spencer was a gunner on B-26 missions on the K-9
Pusan East base from Feb 1952 - Jun 1952, best I can tell from the photos
I scanned. My father passed away in 1991. I have about 20 photos of his
flight crew and photos around the camp, if anybody is interested. I would
like to ID his crew and contact them if possible. I am going to be in
Busan, Korea late January on business and will try to find remnants of the
K-9 base, though I hear that is nearly impossible today.

Please contact me if you are interested in my photos, or if you knew my
father. Thank you!

Mike Spencer

Keywords: B-26, Gunner

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Patrice Weiland wrote on November 13, 2012

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Comments: I am the daughter of William (Bill) Hubbard Weiland.
My father was killed in 1954 in service. I was 1 1/2
years old then. I am looking for anyone who knew him
who would be willing to share any memories they have
of him.

Keywords: 730th Bomb Squad
The Rebels
Weiland

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Gene (Eugene) Fodor wrote on February 29, 2012

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City and State: TOLEDO OH

Unit: 730TH BOMB SQD.

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: If anyone remembers Russ Norgan, a great cartoonist
or the members of our Bomb and Armament team, please
feel free to contact me. I have never before visited
this site.

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Michael Murray wrote on August 25, 2011

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City and State: VANCOUVER WA

Unit: 730TH BOMB SQUADRON, THE REBELS

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I am looking for anyone who knew Captain Stan Pounder or flew with him in the Korean War.

Keywords: A-26, B-26, Korean War 730th Bomb Squadron, The Rebels 

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Jean Farlow wrote on August 24, 2011

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City and State: PORTLAND OR

Unit: 452ND

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My father, Captain Stanley James Pounder served as a pilot during the Korean War in Pusan, Korea. I am wondering if there are any vets that served under his command or with him that would like to share some stories of serving with him. He passed away in 1980 at age 56 - was a wonderful man and father and I am assuming that he was a wonderful C.O. as well. We have many photos of his squadron and plane, etc and would be happy to scan and share.
Jean Farlow

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Geoffrey Pittaway wrote on February 11, 2011

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Unit: 730TH SQUADRON 452ND

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My father, Lt. Col. (Ret) James W. Pittaway was a member of the 452nd, 730 Squadron in the spring and summer of 1951.
At the time he was Capt. James W. (Jim) Pittaway having arrived as a replacement pilot, he flew missions until it was discovered up the chain that he had been in the fledgeling OSI and was abruptly pulled from flight status. Of all of the aircraft he flew in WWII, Korea, and subsequently, he has a particular fondness for the A-26, and the night missions he flew.
As his 90th birthday approaches, I am seeking any information possible on the A/C markings of 730 sqdrn to have applied to a model of the aircraft.
Any assistance is greatly appreciated.
BTW, the model samples of the A-26 and others are available at www.motionmodels.com

Keywords: A-26 A/C 1951.

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Irving Slater wrote on February 8, 2011

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City and State: HOUSTON TX

Unit: 730TH SQUADRON

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

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Clifford O'Sullivan (Gringas) JR. wrote on November 28, 2010

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Comments: I am looking for any information and/or photos of my Grandfather
Clifford Gingras who was with the 452nd Bomb Wing at K-9 and the
730th Bomb Squadron. He was a tail gunner. Please Email me.

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Frank Hokr wrote on April 9, 2009

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Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: Maintained contact with Harry Hoch at the Long Beach reunions until his death, but lost track of Tommy upon returning Stateside in 1951. Have been in touch with one of my other gunners, Eddie Stearns, through the internet and would like to learn any info on Gregson.

Keywords: Assigned as Navigator with the 730th Bomb Squadron, 452nd Bomb Group, 1950/1951.
Flew with several different pilots and gunners, but most frequently with Harry Hoch, the pilot and Tommy Gregson, our gunner

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Terry Brien wrote on January 4, 2009

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City and State: LOUISVILLE CO

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Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: I am trying to find out any information regarding my fathers service. We know that he served with the 730th and was deployed with the unit to Korea in 1950. He returned early, in Feb of 1951 on a Hardship Discharge. If anyone knew our father or has any information regarding his service please contact me at my email address.

Keywords: 730th, Long Beach, Victorville

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Seymour Gaynes wrote on November 6, 2008

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City and State: MIAMI FL

Unit: 730TH BOMB SQ

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments:

Keywords: our usual 4 man crew each night mission included Capt Ellis Bruch Pilot, 1LT Seymour Gaynes, Nav. 2 Lt Wilbur Cox Shoran Bdr and Charles Willis gunner--Both Bruch and Cox are deceased--Is Wllis still around--Seymour Gaynes...

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Barbara Cox wrote on September 22, 2008

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Comments: Murphy, the photo you posted online and labeled is one I have (8x10, nice shot). Now I can name the other men, and know they were all gunners.
My Dad's discharge papers are clearly readable (under "MOST SIGNIFICANT DUTY ASIGNMENT") 342nd Bomb Med, 97th Bomb Wing, Medium.
Military records for his award of the DFC in combat/crash landing incident with Savage (pilot) and Wolf (navigator) indicate 730th Sq (Light), 452nd Bomb Wing (Light).
My dad being in more than one Squadron (active duty from Aug 1950 thru Jan 1952), complicates my search and labeling men and planes in photos.
I doubt that I have all his records.
Someone else had everything for decades. I may get more.
Any factual detail is of great personal value to me, and for creating a family keepsake album.

I will look through his stuff. If I find more details I'll add to the search and contacts.

Keywords: SSgt William E. Cox.(rank when discharged)
Murphy. photo. gunners.
Les Adams, Kenneth Vanderford, Oscar Bjoralt, Bill Backes, Bill Cox, Headley Barnes, Bill "Dog" Daugherty, Tommy Gregson, Arnold Leo Murphy, Kenneth Vanderford.
Douglas B26 Invader. The Question Mark.



"MOST SIGNIFICANT DUTY ASIGNMENT". 342nd Bomb Med, 97th Bomb Wing, Medium.
Distinguished Flying Cross. combat/crash landing, April 7, 1951. Richard (Dick) L. Savage (pilot) and Melvin (Mel) A. Wolf (navigator) 730th Sq (Light), 452nd Bomb Wing (Light).
Aug 1950 - Jan 1952.

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Michael Murphy wrote on September 21, 2008

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City and State: GRANTS PASS OR

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Comments:

Keywords: Here is a link to a picture I have that includes your dad: http://www.forgottenwarbird.com/qmark3.html. It was the 542nd, not 342nd.

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Barbara Cox wrote on September 20, 2008

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Comments: I posted at the section for 97th When I found the info in his records.

There is no listing for the 342nd.

any help appreciated.

Keywords: my dad also was in the 342nd Bombardment Squadron, Med

97th Bombardment Wing, Medium.

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Barbara Cox wrote on September 20, 2008

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Comments: official letter of recommendation dated July 30 1951 indicates 67 combat missions between Nov. 24 1950 to June 25 1951.
730th Bomb Sq (L).

I have photos including fellow airmen and plane... need identification.

My Dad was discharged from the AF Jan 26 1952.
died 1959. buried at Fort Rosecrans Cemetery.
Lived in Long Beach, San Pedro area before and after AF duty.

Also WW2 Navy 6-21-43 to 11-28-45. was on USS Missippi.

any contacts appreciated.

Keywords: 2 other men are included for awards on his letter of recommendation for the Distinguished Flying Cross for combat incident of April 7 1951.
Captain Melvin A. Wolf Navigator.
First Lieutenant Richard L. Savage Pilot.

last names of men(handwritten. small paper paper, indicating: mission# 5202. Stations 0845. (etc..)Chenot, Ryder, Farham, Driscoll, Hover (?), Bryant.

Discharged Jan. 1952 from USAF Biggs AFB.

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Suzanne Tipsword wrote on January 4, 2008

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James Keith wrote on April 18, 2005

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City and State: ALTON IL

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Comments: Extremely interested finding out about my father-in-law, Captain William Otis Hobba. Just from hints we have, he had an full and lively career in both WWII and Korea. My wife never knew her father, as she was born on 24 March 1951, and he went MIA on 2 December 1950. We would like to learn about the man, as well as hear stories about events.

Thank you.

Jim Keith MM1(SS)ret.

Keywords: WILLIAM OTIS HOBBA

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Keith Struckman wrote on April 16, 2005

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City and State: GRAND JUNCTION CO

Unit: 730TH BOMB SQ.

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: What an interestin saga, thanks to an excellent pilot,Thomas J. Mullin, we made it home to Pusan every night.
I have one excellent Air Force photograph of our squadron, probably taken in Oct 1951 that shows approximately 75 crewmen posed in front of a B-26. The clarity is good, I can easily identify individuals.

Question Does anyone know of a B-26 that still has an intact gunners compartment that I could visit and crawl into? I would like to do that one more time
Keith Struckman
mwvis@bresnan.net

Keywords: Fifty Six Night Intruder missions between
Sept 1951 to Dec 1951

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Charlotte Reep wrote on January 4, 2005

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Comments: My father-in-law served in the Korean War as an air force enlistee. I would like to hear from anyone out there who may have known him or worked with him. He was injured by shrapnel and awarded the purple heart. His name is Fredrick E. Reep from Corning, New York. Please e-mail me if anyone has any info at all. Thank you.

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Francis (Fran) Stroup wrote on December 7, 2004

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City and State: GRANTS PASS OR

Unit: 730TH BOMB SQUADRON

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: I'd be interested to talk to anyone out there in Cyberland that wants to chat....email me if you'd like.

Keywords: A/B-26

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Frank Hokr wrote on August 12, 2004

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Unit: 730TH BOMB SQDN

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: Attended the "Last Reunion" at Long Beach, 8/7/2004.
A Big Salute to all the fellows who organize the get together. Nice touch of having each attendee identify himself and his unit, rather than having entertainers sing us the old sentimental songs.
Was reunited with one of my gunners: Eddie Sterns and his two strapping BIG sons. Sat with Bob Rohlfing, my room mate at Miho and later at Misawa.
Shared the table with Bob Gossman, a 730th pilot
and paid trbute to my "regular" pilot, Harry Hoch who was my primary pilot on 80% of my missions. Brought along copies of photos taken of Mel Wolf's completing his 50 mission tour.
Thank you for this website which will allow us 'old geezers' to stay in touch.
Hokr

Keywords: Looking for one of my gunners, Tommy Gregson

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Michael (Mike) Gold wrote on June 16, 2004

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City and State: MOUNTAIN VIEW IN

Unit: 20TH AMU

Service or Relationship: -

Comments: Looking for Crew chiefs and anyone interested in helping to organize a reunion. I was stationed there 77-80 and 82-86.

Keywords: Looking for F-4 crew chiefs and anyone interested in organizing a reunion

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Frank Hokr wrote on April 20, 2004

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Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: One phrase I remember after the six or 12 plane missions, "Hell, it ain't much of a war, but it's the only one we've got." This was from some of the retreads who who flew with the 8th or 15th in WWII, remembering 300 to 500 plane raids.

Keywords: Navigator (and ex POW from WWII) Flew with Dale Ryder and Harry Hoch and Eddie Stearns and Tommy Gregson. Flew on missions to the "Frozen Chosin" dropped bombs on the "wrong" side of the Yalu, participated in the Imchin "End Run" and etc etc etc.Flew with Col. Foat and Capt Lawrence.
Came back with 50 feet of steel cable wrapped around our B26 (Miss Used aka The Busted Cherry).
Photos show two cut-windshields (pilot's side and navigator's side) plus a deep slice through the vertical stabilizer, and two big holes just under our eight 50's in the nose. Maintenance had her flying again in less than a week! She A/C N0. 698. Does anyone remember her?

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Jean (Goose) Gosselin wrote on January 18, 2004

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City and State: SCHUYLKILL HAVEN PA

Unit: 452ND 730TH

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: Trying to find Earl Sylvester,fuse man/armorer from Compton,Ca.Surely someone remembers him.I went to see him on returning from K-9 in 52,we went to "The Lighthouse"at Hermosa Beach

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John Bach wrote on June 27, 2003

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City and State: OXNARD CA

Unit: NAVY UTILITY SQADRON 7 (VU-7)

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

Comments: looking for info on Invader 44-34313 (BC313) 452 bomb group 730 sqdn. looking for source of name
JUNIO on a/c. any pictures and no. of missions flown.

Keywords: USS Princeton CV37 Korea 1950-51. VU7 '51-53. plane captain/aircrew JD-1 Invader no.5 BUNO 77141

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Braxton Bradford wrote on April 13, 2003

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City and State: TAMPA FL

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Service or Relationship: Interested Person

Comments: does anyone recall james b. fitzgerald from the
730th? thanks, braxton

Keywords: fitzgerald, b 26 named "larry ?"

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Mike Murphy wrote on January 22, 2003

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City and State: GRANTS PASS OR

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My dad. Arnold Leo Murphy, is a Korean war vet and thought I would share some of his story and pictures. He was a gunner and flew most of him missions aboard the Question Mark. You can check it out at:

http://www.uci.net/~mwmurphy/qmark.html

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John Zimmerlee wrote on January 5, 2003

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Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran

Comments: If anyone knows the whereabouts of Hiram Caroom, please email me.

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Paul Heaney wrote on November 7, 2002

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Comments: I would like to have any information about my father and his service in Korea for my grandchildren to read about.

Thank You

Keywords: The Rebels
Korea

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Donald W. Smith wrote on April 7, 2002

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City and State: GAINESVILLE FL

Unit: 730TH BOMB SQD.

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: JOINED THE 730th JULY 1950, FROM LONG BRACH TC VICTORVILLE TO IT. TO MIHO,TO K-9 TO MIHO ,RETURNED TO STATES MAY 1952,

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Shannon Connolly wrote on March 21, 2002

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Comments: I am looking for any information anyone may have on Walter S. Tiska. He flew as a pilot in the 452nd and was part of the 730th Bomb Squadron. He died on February 10, 1944 in a mid-air collision. He was married to my grandmother Dorothy Kissida (Tiska) before he died. Anyone who knows anythin about him, please contact me.
Thank You,
Shannon

Keywords: Pilot
US Air Force B-17G

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Frank Morgan wrote on January 30, 2002

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City and State: WINCHESTER KY

Unit: K-9 4/52, 5TH AF, 452ND BW, 730TH BOMB SQ., JULY

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: I'm looking for anyone who may remember Frank. He attends my church and I can easily tell he is interested in anyone who he served with. He does not own a computer or have knowledge of it. I'm a Vietnam Vet so I know what past friends can mean. Thanks for any contacts.

Keywords: Was in Pusan K-9 from 4/52 thru July 52, moved to Tagu K-2 in winter '52 He did pre-flight inspects. on radars, radios etc.

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Alfred B. (Al) Cathcart wrote on December 26, 2001

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City and State: SANTAROSA CA

Unit: 730 BOMB SQDN

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: would like any info or pictures of K9 aircraft
during time span may 1951 to june 1952,
also have an orignal sqdn patch from that
time .

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John Zimmerlee wrote on October 24, 2001

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City and State: MARIETTA GA

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Looking for anyone who remembers my father, John Henry Zimmerlee, MIA 22 Mar 1952, along route of
"Green Seven", navigator B-26.

Keywords: Pusan, K-9, K9, 730th, Zim, Cecil Brandsted, Raymond Bennett,Wilford Cook, Wayne Lewis

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Al Contreras wrote on September 14, 2001

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Unit: 730TH AIRLIFT SQUADRON

Service or Relationship: Interested Person

Comments: The 730th has had a proud history and still lives today at March Air Reserve Base flying C-141C Starlifters.

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Bill Stinson wrote on July 28, 2001

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Comments: My father , Bill Stinson , died on July 17th . I would be interested in any correspondence from anyone who knew and worked with him in the 730th .

Keywords: 730th bomb squadron

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James E. Johnson wrote on July 2, 2001

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City and State: SAN DIEGO CA

Unit: 730TH BOMB SQUADRON

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: I was called up with the Unit (730th) on 10 Aug 1950 and reported to George AFB. As I was just 18 years old, Ed Stearns told my brother-in-law(who got me into the unit) that since he wasn't going with the unit that he would look after me. I appreciated it. I became the Maintenance Clerk for the Unit under Lt. Albin S. Hegge. After we were in Pusan (K-9) for a few months, I was transferred the Mosquitos, 6149th Tac Control Squadron, 6147th Tactical Control Group at K-6. Many exciting times there. I returned to the U.S. for separation in April 1952. I have been to many 452nd reunions and several Mosquito reunions.

Keywords:
Itazuke,Miho,K-9,K-6
Good friend of Ed Stearns, Capt. Harry Xanders

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Edward Lee Stearns wrote on June 21, 2001

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City and State: SHADY POINT OK

Unit: 452ND BOMB WING 730TH SQD.

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: I was a gunner in the 730th. on A/B 26. Flew with most of our pilots, Went home after 48 missions on emergency leave. Returned to Pusan to finish up, but went home for a hard ship discharge. Went to the 50th reunion in Long Beach,CA. Had a blast. I was the gunner in the plane that droped the napalm on the runway in Miho Japan when we were comeing in for a landing.

Keywords: A/B 26 number 706

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Robert Niederschmidt wrote on March 5, 2001

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Unit: BASE COMM AT K-9

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: The Air Force Museum has a new Korean War display in Dayton, Ohio. There is a pictorial book for sale for about $17.00 called" B-26 Night Intruders Over Korea". It features the 452nd and 17th at K-9 and K-8. Excellent color photos (about 40} of the operations. It is put out by Osprey Press in England. Contact the museum or your favorite book store.
Does anyone remember Lt.Col. Walt Lasly at K-9 51 and 52?

Keywords: 452nd, 17th, K-9, 728,729,730

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Francis (Fran) Stroup wrote on July 5, 2000

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City and State: GRANTS PASS OR

Unit: 730TH

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: I was one of the original Sweetser 'boys' that was
lucky enough to be among the first ones to go overseas in the new Air Force blue 'bus driver's' uniform. I would like to say 'hello' to any of the guys that I knew from the 730th and to the rest of the whole 452nd! Now, if someone could tell me where the big 50th is going to be held, I would be most grateful.

Keywords: Douglas B26, George AFB, Itazuke AFB, Miho AFB, K-9 AFB, Long Beach.

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James S. Greiner wrote on May 19, 2000

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City and State: DAVISON MI

Unit: 730TH

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: Looking to make contact with other gunners who
flew with the 730th between Feb 1951 and Nov.
1951. Two men who served during this time frame
were Karl Alexander and DeWayne Bullard. I have
their phone numbers and addresses, if anyone knew them and wished to contact.

Keywords: Gunners

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