816th Troop Carrier Squadron

Air Force BBS

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Keith Benoist wrote on January 5, 2024

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City and State: NATCHEZ MS

Unit: 2D FORCE RECON

Service or Relationship: USMC

Comments: I have a Packet Rats shoulder patch dating to the late 1950s that I found in my Dad’s effects about a year ago (2022). My Dad, Edwin E. Benoist, Jr., from Natchez, Mississippi, flew C119s either with the 815th TCS, or the 816th, out of Ashiya Air Base, 1953-1956. I’d like to learn more about his squadron and their history during his service. Most of my Dad’s photos and correspondance during this time were lost in a house fire in November, 1963.

Keywords: C-119, Ashiya, 815th

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Murray Stollman wrote on April 7, 2017

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City and State: ST PETE BEACH FL

Unit: 816TH TCS, 483RD TCW, 1ST COMM. SQ.

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: Long time since i've heard from other Troop Carrier folks. As Aircrew Member, would
enjoy hearing from other radio operators, flight engineers or load masters to talk
over our experiences.

Keywords: 816th TCS, 483rd TCW, 1st Comm. Sq.

C-119s, Ashiya, Itazuke, Nagoya, Obu.

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Murray Stollman wrote on November 13, 2015

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City and State: ST PETE BEACH FL

Unit: 816TH TROOP CARRIER SQUADRON

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: I guess there are now few survivors of the 816th TCS remaining but i thought i would give it one more try.
I arrived in Japan on the Daniel I. Sultan troop ship and was taken by train from Fuchu to Ashiya on a very cold early December overnight, signed in at the orderly room and was assigned to my barracks room shared by an Irish airman who kept a knife under his pillow at night. He was ex-infantry during the Korean action and re-upped in the USAF. One knew never to approach his bunk while he was sleeping as it would be at the risk of your life!
I had MANY adventures flying with great crews, mostly on 52-5929 with the green concentric circles painted on the nose. Would LOVE to talk to anyone who was there during '55-56.
Get in touch! I'll respond quickly!

Keywords: C-119 #52-5929

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Brian (Gene) Malm SR. wrote on March 18, 2012

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City and State: SANTA ROSA CA

Unit: 816TH TROOP CARRIER SQUADRON

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: pilot,primary mission was support of 187th regimental
combat team, 82nd airborne... secondary, military
cargo between japan and korea. c119 was often
restricted for passenger service, but when not
restricted we hauled a lot of r and r's. Was at ashiya
from july 52 to July 53. Holy smoke, 52 years ago,
how did that happen?

Keywords: c119

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Murray Stollman wrote on December 29, 2008

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City and State: ST PETE BEACH FL

Unit: 816TH TROOP CARRIER SQUADRON

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: Enlisted April 20, 1953, just a couple of months before the armistice was signed...

Keywords: Based in Ashiya, Japan, spent most of our time para-dropping supplies to hilltop and other remote sites in south Korea.

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Justin Martin wrote on February 3, 2007

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City and State:

Unit: 16TH AS

Service or Relationship: Other

Comments: Just wondering if anyone happens to know what the 816th TCS emblem (Patch) looked like. Did they maintain the 816th Bomb Squadron patch or create a knew one. Also if anyone knows where I can find a 816th Patch or has an image of one it would be appreciated if you could share it with my unit.
We are deploying in the summer and will be under the name of the 816th EAS
SrA Justin Martin
16th AS DOLM

Keywords: 816th TCS

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Sam Irvine wrote on January 23, 2005

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City and State: IL

Unit: 816 TROOP CARRIER SQUADRON

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Lt. Jim Irvine was a pilot who was in the class '52H and was later trained on C-119s. He was with the unit from very early 1953 until a little after the war ended and then joined M.A.T.S. His health is not good and he is dying. If anyone knew him and would like to talk to him one more time please contact me.
Sam

Keywords: Jim W. Irvine was in the 5th Air Force, 816th troop carrier squadron.

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Raymond Faucher wrote on July 6, 2004

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City and State: GARLAND TX

Unit: 816TH PACKET RATS

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Looking for anyone who was there. My father was.

Keywords: C119

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Henry Hirsch wrote on October 22, 2002

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City and State: CHEYENNE WY

Unit: 64TH-816TH TROOP CARRIER SQD

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: Radio Operator on C119 operating out of Ashiya Jan 53-Mar 54

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