815th Troop Carrier Squadron

815th Troop Carrier Squadron

Robert Takacs

AF Retired

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Keith Benoist wrote on August 28, 2021

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City and State: NATCHEZ MS

Unit: 2D FORCE RECON

Service or Relationship: Us Marine Corps

Comments: Greetings,

I was born at Ashiya, 16 July, 1955. My Dad, Lt. Edwin E. Benoist, was a C-119 pilot. I have just come across nine 25’ rolls of 8mm Kodachrome (movie film) he shot over the course of 1953-1956; . I also have a “Packet Rats” unit Shoulder patch I’m sure someone would be interested in obtaining. Will post a photo once I figure out how to do so.

Please email me if interested. I would like to have all the film rolls digitized so I can view them. If anyone in the organization has any thoughts on digitizing services they’ve used and recommend I’d like to hear from them. I will be happy to share the footage once I’ve received the digitized files. I know some of them depict Bangkok, Saigon, and Clark Air Base in the Philippines.

Sincerely,

Keith Benoist
(601) 431-1731
detcord@mac.com

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Murray Stollman wrote on June 26, 2020

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City and State: ST PETE BEACH FL

Unit: 483RD TCW, 483RD TCGP, 816 TCSQUADRON (PACKET RATS

Service or Relationship: USAF

Comments: I guess there are not so many of us old time troop carriers left or still
interested in unit history.

i served the 816th TCS from dec. 4, 1954 thru 1956 as airborne radio op and load
master and have lost all contacts with others who served with me at Ashiya or
other assignments in Japan, so, i was wondering if there are any planned reunions
for us and thought you might know...

i hope you are well in these trying times with viruses and economics doing some
bad stuff.

my best regards,

ex-A1C Murray Stollman

Keywords: reunions, troop carrier

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Murray Stollman wrote on June 26, 2020

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City and State: ST PETE BEACH FL

Unit: 483RD TCW, 483RD TCGP, 816 TCSQUADRON (

Service or Relationship: USAF

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Robert Takacs wrote on July 28, 2018

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City and State: HICKORY NC

Unit: 815TH TRP CAR SQ

Service or Relationship: 1946 to 1967

Comments: I was one of originators who drew the squadron insignia of the flying jennie

Keywords: I can only recall some of the guys names after all these years. Never maintained any contact after leaving Ashiya.

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Valli Smith Chilton wrote on March 29, 2017

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City and State: ARCHDALE NC

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My father, Melvin T. Smith passed away in 2009 and when I was cleaning out his Air Force things I found a large silver etched white china display plate with the following names on it: Bug-Eye & Joyce, Betty & EJ, Olen, Bill & Criss, Milt, and Mack. The inscription in the center says Sayonara Japan - 1961. There is a red horse running through the clouds in a red diamond shape with 815 TCS - Flying Jennies written under it. This is in the center of the 12 inch plate.

I also have a picture of Betty and EJ who were their friends and they are all dressed up like geisha girls and papa san's - having quite a good ol time it seems. They must have all been in their 40's at the NCO club, maybe at a costume night. We left Ashiya AFB and moved to Tachi - sometime between 1959-60 I imagine. I remember well the machi in both places.

I would love to hear from any one who knew my father or mother Lou. Or anyone who might know any of the other folks whose names are on this plate. I will be glad to email pictures.
Thanks, Valli Smith Chilton

Keywords: Smitty (Melvin Smith) - C130 Flight engineer - Ashiya AFB Japan

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Harry Brunner SR wrote on January 3, 2015

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City and State: ROCKFORD IL

Unit: 815 TROOP CARR. SQ 1953-1958

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

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Jerry Thomas wrote on October 24, 2014

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Unit: USAR

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Looking for have information and/or pictures of Troop Carrier C119 (reg# 49-161) that crashed at sea, approximately 15 mi NNE of Ashiya AB, Japan on June 23, 1953. On board was SSGT Brown Hensley who was lost in the crash w 3 USAF crew and 4 USA persons. Would like to have information for his family and genealogy records. Any help would be very greatly appreciated.
Thanks Jerry Thomas

Keywords: C-119 49-161, Brown Hensley, June 23, 1953 crash

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Daniel Carrillo wrote on February 13, 2012

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City and State: BIG BEAR LAKE CA

Unit: 815 TCS

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

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Daniel Carrillo wrote on February 11, 2012

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City and State: BIG BEAR LAKE CA

Unit: 815TH TCS ASHIYA AIR BASE KYUSHU JAPAN

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

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Mary McClain wrote on August 1, 2011

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City and State: SLIDELL LA

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Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran

Comments: He was a mechanic during that time period. He worked
on C47 and c119 Double Wing planes.. He told me
the patch had a picture of a donkey on it.,,

Can you help me with that?

Keywords: Hello there,
I have been asked by a very nice man, to help him find
a picture with the Flying Jenny on it. He was
stationed at Ashere Air Force Base in Japan...

 

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Bob Gload wrote on January 12, 2011

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City and State: CROFTON MD

Unit: 815TH TROOP CARRIER SQDN.

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: need info on next jennies re-union. my last re-union was at branson ,MO..

Keywords: bob gload pilot/communications officer oct. 1954 to august 1956

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Larry Barber wrote on December 22, 2010

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City and State: SEVERN MD

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My father was S/SGT Donald E. Barber stationed with 815th in Japan from 1954 - 1955. He went on C-119 trips to Korea as auxiliary crew on numerous trips, mainly to get federal tax exemption. Do any of the vets remember him? My dad died in Feb 1997.

Keywords: 815th TCS, C-119, radar, radio repair, Korea

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Benjamin (Benn) Bradsher wrote on June 2, 2010

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City and State: CLAYTON GA

Unit: 483RD TROOP CARRIER WING APO 75, ASHIYA AB JAPAN

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: Looking for anyone stationed at Ashiya AB,
Japan....APO 75.......between June of 1958 and the
closure of Ashiya in the summer of 1960....

Keywords: Benn Bradsher, Ashiya Base Operations,

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Terry Standridge wrote on December 30, 2009

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City and State: FORT COLLINS CO

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My Dad was Master Sergeant Lester Standridge. My Mother was Lois Standridge, an elementary school teacher on Ashiya AFB. We were at Ashiya 1958-1960. I was in 5th and 6th grade. This was the most magical time of my life. I'm looking for photo's of Donut Island and places on Ashiya AFB (e.g. Chapel, theater, hobby shop, flightline snackbar, schools, baseball fields, Areas A,B,and C off-base housing and machi. We lived next door (on base) to Col. Demick.

Keywords: Chapel Hill, flightline terminal, hobby shop, theater

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Richard McConachie SR. wrote on December 18, 2008

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City and State: PERRYVILLE MO

Unit: 815TH. TCS

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: In 1958 the 483rd TCW won the Flying Saftey award at Ashia, and at that time I was the chief loadmaster for the 815th. TCS.. I had a great crew of loadmasters which included Ray Howe, Joe Pedilla, Lynn Parsons,Jim Humphries, (?) Upchurch, and others, not a lemmon in the bunch. Our 1st.Sgt. was MSgt. LeMiues,I can't remember the name of the squadron commander.We had C130c-e models to my recllection. Landing on the beach a Shededo ?(Sp) Soust Korea was a real hoot, and the take off was scarey as were many in the jungles of South East Asia. Would like to hear from all who who remember me durring 1958-early 60 ! Best Regards to ALL !! Merry Christmas, and a Prosperous New Year !!

Keywords: C130s/ 1958- early 1960

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Harold Gelman wrote on December 1, 2008

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City and State: LA MESA CA

Unit: 815TH TCS

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: Anyone still around that participated in supporting our French friends in Indo China, February to May 1954?

Let's hear from you. I am sure there are many stories(and photos)we could share.

Hal Gelman

Keywords: Cat Bi

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Clifford Pate wrote on September 9, 2008

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City and State: HAUGHTON LA

Unit: 815TH TCS

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: I was assigned to the 815th in Oct 1956 as a clerk. I worked in the orderly room, supply and squadron operations. Later, I cross trained as a loadmaster and flew on the c119s for several months. I left in Aug 1958 with an early out to go to college. I have forgotten most of the names of the people I served with. I do remember Katy who ran the laundry just outside the main gate, her sister Miyoko and her mother known to me as mama-san. I remember a "Bobbi" who ran the Romance bar in Ashiya. I ran into her in Tokyo in 1968 when I passed thru from Vietnam. She was married and living there at the time. I also remember a radio operator (can't remember his name), but he was a stockbroker in Dallas in 1978)

Keywords: 815th, Flying Jennies, Col Crum - Commander, Lt Shenk - Adjutant, Lt Richardson - Adjutant, Arthur Sheets, Larson, Sherman Milner,

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Michael Ranney wrote on December 20, 2007

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City and State: OVERLAND PARK KS

Unit: 815TH TAS TACHI, 556RS YOKOTA

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: I was with the 815th TAS when it closed at Tachi. and moved to Yokota. Joined the 556th Recon. Blackbirds to Aug of 71 and moved to Pope AFB Fort Braig NC. For any interested I am still married to Sachiko and have 6 Grand Children. Email me if you remember me.

Keywords: 815tas, Tachikawa, Yokota, 556rs, C-130 Maintenance, Crewchief, Lon Myers, Gary Pecar, Mike Ross

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Robert (Bob) Takacs wrote on December 4, 2007

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City and State: HICKORY NC

Unit: 815TH TCSQDN.

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: Our Boss was Major Barcly or Barkly. I lived in tent city. Some guys were named Cheatham, Orr, Rice. I was in radio repair near the tarmak and my chief was a Lt. from calif. I left there in June 1953. I was one of the designers of our insignia of the Jenny in a horseshoe wearing a straw hat and band with our red and white colors.

Keywords: Does anyone remember me from Ashiya or from Portland Oregon.

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Owen Kelly wrote on September 19, 2007

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City and State: BERRYVILLE AR

Unit: 6200 AIR BASE GROUP

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: WERE THER ANY MEDAL OR RIBBON AWARDS FOR THIS TOUR

Keywords: CLARK AIR FORCE BASE MARCH 1958-MARCH 1960. AIR TRANSPORT SUPPORT FOR TIAWAN STRAITS POCKET WAR. C-47 AIR CRAFT. FROM 8-23-1958-MARCH 1960.QUEMOY MATSU ISLANDS.

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Owen Kelly wrote on September 19, 2007

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City and State: BERRYVILLE AR

Unit: 815TH TR00P CARRIER SQDN ( C-119 AIRCRAFT)

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: WAS THERE ANY MEDALS OR RIBBIONS AWARDED FOR THESE TOURS.

Keywords: french indochina april-june 1954, air combat support DIEN BIEN PHU ,STATION CAT-BI AIR FIELD AND TOURANE AIR FIELD SEPTEMBER 1954 EAST PAKISTAN,TYPHOON ,FOOD DROPS TO NATIVES OUT OF DACCA AND CHITTAGON.

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Warren D. Kime wrote on February 26, 2007

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City and State: AIKEN SC

Unit: 815 TCS

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: looking for people I worked with in tachi from 1959 to 1963

Keywords: Crew Chief 815 TCS C130A 029

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Earl Collins wrote on October 24, 2006

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City and State: CORPUS CHRISTI TX

Unit: FLYING JENNIES

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

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Keywords: c-119 boxcar

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Earl Collins wrote on October 24, 2006

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City and State: CORPUS CHRISTI TX

Unit: FLYING JENNIES

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

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Keywords: c-119 boxcar

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Tom Champion wrote on April 22, 2006

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City and State: HAMPTON VA

Unit: 38TH TAS

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: WHEN I WAS TDY TO TACHIKAWA WITH THE 38TH TAS FROM LANGLEY IN 1968 OUR FACILITIES WERE LOCATED NEXT TO THOSE OF THE 815TH FLYING JENNY'S. THERE WAS A LARGE METAL IMAGE THAT DISPLAYED THE FLYING JENNY ATOP THE 815TH FACILITIES. (IBELIEVE IT WAS RED IN COLOR)
I WONDER WHERE IT IS TODAY?

Keywords: THE FLYING JENNY EMBLEM (METAL IMAGE /ICON)

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George Radovich wrote on February 22, 2006

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City and State: SHELTON WA

Unit: 815TH TROOP CARRIER SQ

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: 815th TCS Combat Cargo 483rd Troop Carrier Wing

Keywords: C119's @ Ashiya AB, Japan Jan 1953

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George Radovich wrote on May 16, 2005

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City and State: SHELTON WA

Unit: 815TH TROOP CARRIER SQ ASHIYA AB JAPAN

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: 815th Trp Carr Sq formerly the 815th Bomb Sq WWII with the 483rd Bomb Grp 43-45 and later 483rd Trp Carr Grp on 1 Jan 1953....2006 reunion will be held in Tacoma at Sheraton/Tacoma Sept 6-9 check out on the 10th for cruise to Victoria B.C....Please notify Chmn for details..This is our 10th Reunion..Held every 2 yrs..Bring Golf Clubs....RV Parking..Thank You...George 2006Web site coming soon...

Keywords: This unit served Jan 1953 in Korean Theater out of their base at Ashiya,Japan flying C119's. Known as the "Flying Jennies"...Doing airlift missions of Cargo, troops and airevac sorties in direct support..Republic of Korea Pres. Unit Citation Jan-28 Jul 1953..AF Outstanding Unit Award 6 May 53 to Sep 54.

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Keith Benoist wrote on February 4, 2005

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City and State: NATCHEZ MS

Unit: 815TH TROOP TRANS?

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My father, 1st Lieutenant Edwin Euguene Benoist, Jr., from
Natchez, Mississippi, was a pilot at Ashiya, 1953-1956. He flew
C-119s. I was born at Ashiya, July 16, 1955. My older brother,
Paul, was also born at Ashiya, a year earlier. My mother was
"Patsy" White Benoist, from Newkirk, Oklahoma. My father had
trained, earlier, at Enid AFB, in Enid, Oklahoma.

Lt. Benoist went on to study law at the University of Mississippi,
following his return CONUS, and went on to fulfill a career in Law
Enforcement. Lt./Capt. Benoist later flew with the Mississippi
National Guard, but allowed his commission expire around
1970. He died, rather suddenly, in 1988, after a brief illness
with lymphoma.

I am a former United States Marine, Airborne. During my service
I met one other Marine who had "jumped" C-119s during the
Korean Conflict. I am interested to know what became of Lt.
Benoist's plane. I would also like to "experience" the C-119, by
flying in one. I know that several are/were still in service with
the U.S. Forestry Service as late as the Mid-eighties. They flew,
and perhaps still fly, fire retardant missions in the western
states. I have photos of some of these planes which I would be
happy to forward or post to this site. Although I have not seen
the film, I was very proud and inspired to see the C-119 cast in
the recent remake of "The Flight Of The Phoenix".

If anyone is interested in helping find out more about my
father's plane and crew, I would graciously entertain your
correspondance.

Sincerely,


Keith E. Benoist

Keywords: C-119

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Garland Belote wrote on January 29, 2005

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City and State: BAY ST. LOUIS MS

Unit: 815TH TROOP CARRIER ASHYIA, JAPAN

Service or Relationship: -

Comments: I would like to locate William Barefield who was a radio operator in the 815th troop carrier sqd at Ashiya AFB,Japan 1953...1954. C119 a/c. He was from Birmingham.Al. and worked for a telephone company...married.
Any help will be appreciated.
Garland Belote...Retired M/SGT

Keywords: Friends

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Garland Belote wrote on January 29, 2005

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City and State: BAY ST. LOUIS MS

Unit: 815TH TROOP CARRIER ASHYIA, JAPAN

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: I was a flight mech on C-119's.

Keywords: Ashiya,AFB,Japan last of 1952 till dec 53
815th. TC sqn.

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Charles Phillips wrote on December 4, 2004

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City and State: LITHONIA GA

Unit: 815 TH TCS

Service or Relationship: -

Comments: Looking for Rob, Op, Jordan,Ross, Ross - Have photos of C-130A #(002),Flight line and 815th barracks

Keywords: "Phillips"

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Patrick Broyles wrote on November 22, 2004

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City and State: TALLAHASSEE FL

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Service or Relationship: Interested Person

Comments: Looking for anyone who was with the 6100 Air Police in Tachi in 1963-64, also anyone in the vehicle maint section at Yokota 1964-65.

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Martin Morganlander wrote on June 22, 2004

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Unit: 815 TCS ASHIYA (FLYING JENNIES)

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: Would like to contact anyone stationed in Ashiya AB Sept. 1954 thru Oct. 1956. Heshy Gelman and I played Judo in town and for the base team. Have pictures with Jeff Fladd, Tony Debonna and others.

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Bob Sims wrote on March 11, 2004

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City and State: KILAUEA HI

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Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran

Comments: I'm hoping someone can get me in touch with fellows who flew with the 6000th special ops squadron out of Tachikawa air base. Mission was flying vip's around in special C-54's and C47's.
Thanks

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Jeff Fladd wrote on February 21, 2004

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City and State: LOS LUNAS NM

Unit: 815TH TCS ,COMM. ASHIYA

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: Hello to all good men and women standing from the 815th TCS Ashiya Japan, 1954-1956....Hal Gelman,Bob Lindsley, Elmer Eliason, Jim Odom, Marty Morganlander,Newton,and Lt. Gload who I conned into promoting me to S/Sgt,...Reunion info: This comes from Harry Roberts the 2003 host at the Houston Reunion ( 281-488-5985).The next reunion of the Jennies will be in Branson,Missouri in 2005.The Tachikawa unit of C-130's will be in Biloxi, Miss April 15-18,2004
Jim Heldt ( 281-334-5120)

Keywords: C-119 flying boxcar, Ashiya,Japan; Korea,Taiwan,Phillipines, Formosa,Okinawa,Indo China,Kirin Beer,Flying Jennies

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Jeff Fladd wrote on February 21, 2004

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City and State: LOS LUNAS NM

Unit: 815TH TCS ,COMM. ASHIYA

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Ben Shook wrote on November 5, 2003

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City and State: FT. WORTH TX

Unit: 815TH FLYING JENNYS, TACHIKAWA, JAPAN 63-66

Service or Relationship: -

Comments: Does anyone know the where abouts of Phillip J. Debrosse, Last known assignment was at Omaha (SAC).
The 815th Jennys of Tachikawa are having an reunion in April 2004 for any one who does not know that.
Someone on the net had asked for patches, they can be found throught he sponsor of the 2004 reunion as he has a listing of people who have requested a purchase of the patches.
Does anyone have any Blind Bat aircraft pics, I do not have a single pic of the Tachikawa aircraft.
Here's a hello to all the wonderful people of the 815th and all their dedicated duty to our country, my hat is off to one and all.
Regards,
Benjamin Shook,
USAF Retired
Lockheed Martin Retired Logistician Specialist

Keywords: I was in Tachikawa Japan from April 63 to April 66, I was intially in the Maintenance Squadrom, started Flying with the Jennys in 65. I had some Blind Bat trips out of Da Nang and of course numerous trips to Vietnam, PI, and Korea

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Frank Hagberg wrote on June 19, 2002

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City and State: GREEN VALLEY AZ

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Service or Relationship: Interested Person

Comments: 815th crew member search

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Lyle Bishop wrote on April 15, 2002

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City and State: DEEP GAP NC

Unit: 815TH TASQ

Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran

Comments: I was with the 815th TASq from Jul 69 til Oct 69. I had just come from the 311th SOSq in Da Nang. We were Air Evaced to Walter Reed AMC when it was discovered my wife had a terminal Brain Tumor.

The Squadron packed my belongings but I lost some treasures, a carved wooden C-141A and a C-123K. I also lost my Flying Jennies patch. Does anyone have a patch, I would like to put it on my service board.

Does anyone know where Bob Vanderwall or Red Holden are?

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Max Moody wrote on October 13, 2001

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City and State: TALLAHASSEE FL

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My father, Msgt. Max Moody was the 1st. Sargeant of the 816th. Packet Rats from about 1953 until April 1955.

I am very much interested in anyone with knowledge about the C-119's from Ashyia that were loaned to the French during the battle of Dien Bien Phu. My father was TDY at Clark A.B. during this period while C-119's ferried cargo to North Vietnam.

I have been to Dien Bien about 7 times since May '91. There is wreckage of a C-119 at the Army Museum in Dien Bien. I found (and acquired) what I believe is the aircraft data plate with aircraft's mfg serial number.

I do not know if this C-119 is from the battle of Dien Bien Phu or is a gunship from my war in the '60's. I am extremely curious if this aircraft can be traced back as one of the "loaners " we gave the French.

Max Moody Jr.

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John B. Conway wrote on August 5, 2001

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City and State: PORT CHARLOTTE FL

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I would like to have information on Troop Carrier C119 that crashed near Ashiya Japan. on April 22, 1957, on board was Capt. William T. Conway (Bill) who died in the crash. Would like to have information for his family and genealogy records. Any help would be very much appreciated. Thank Jack Conway

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John B. Conway wrote on August 5, 2001

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City and State: PORT CHARLOTTE FL

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I would like to have information on Troop Carrier C119 that crashed near Ashiya Japan.on April 22, 1957, on board was Capt. Wiilam T. Conway (Bill) who died in the crash. Would like to have information for his family and gegeaolgy records.
Any help would be very much appreciated.
Thank Jack Conway

Keywords: C119 Air Craft Crash on 4/22/1957

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Charles Hollis wrote on May 30, 2001

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City and State: APO AP

Unit: 35OSS MISAWA AB, JAPAN

Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran

Comments: I was a Loadmaster with the 815TCS (C-130A 55 and 57 models) at Tachikawa AB, Japan from 1966-1970.
Spent most of the time Flying in Viet Nam. I was stationed with my dad (Jack Hollis) at Ashiya AB, Japan form 1955-1959. When the 815 TCS had C-119.

Interested in contact with any Flying Jennies from the past. Currently at Miawa AB, Japan working with the 35FW ."Airlift All The Way".

Keywords: Tengu

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Todd Patterson wrote on January 25, 2001

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City and State: KEESLER AFB MS

Unit: 815TH AIRLIFT SQUADRON

Service or Relationship: -

Comments: I am the Historian for the 815th Airlift Squadron, Flying Jennies here at Keesler AFB, MS. We are currently converting to the new C-130J model. I am trying to locate any past history of the Flying Jennies and the 815th. If anyone has any old pictures or stories, please pass them on to me. We are also planning to have a reunion here on the coast next year for all those stationed at Keesler, but all former Jennies are welcome. Look soon for Flyingjennies.com for more information

Thanks for any help,
Todd Patterson

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Rod Crowley wrote on November 26, 2000

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Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: Seeking crew members that I flown with concerning retreival of a MIG 19 from gravel strip in South Korea.

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Hal Gelman wrote on January 10, 2000

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City and State: SANTEE CA

Unit: 815TH TROOP CARRIER SQ. FLYING JENNIES

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: Squadron reunion held in St. Louis, September 16-19, 1999. It was a great time for all attending.
Next reunion will be in San DIego 2001, maybe mid september.

Keywords: Ashiya Air Base Japan, C-119 Aircraft, Indo China, Cat Bi Airfield

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