86th Troop Carrier Squadron

Air Force BBS

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Linda (Morrison) Bavaro wrote on June 6, 2017

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City and State: REDINGTON SHORES FL

Unit: 86TH TROOP CARRIER SQUADRON

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Thank you for running this site. I was very upset that I could not find my father,
Donovan Curt Morrison, listed as a Korean War Casualty in any of the references. He
died after his troop carrier crashed into a mountain in Japan. Your website
referenced him as a casualty of a non-hostile aircraft crash. Thank You for
acknowledging this.

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Donald Morgan wrote on December 30, 2012

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City and State: KENNARD NE

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Sgt Donovan Morrison was my grand father on my mothers
side. He died during the war in 1951. Information has
been tough to get. Anything anyone could tell would be
great and if you happened to know him would be better,
but understandably, I know that might not happen.
Thanks in advance for any help.

Keywords: Looking for friends or acquaintances of Sgt Donovan C
Morrison who died in 1951.

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Greg Ahmann wrote on June 15, 2009

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City and State: YAKIMA WA

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Service or Relationship: Other

Comments: I'm trying to help my 80(something) old neighbor find her brother. His name is Donald Guy Warner he was born September 4th, 1928. He was in the Korean War but I do not know what date. He apparently was a paratrooper, and returned to Germany after his tour was complete. His sister is Merilyn Kloster and she lives next door to me in Yakima, WA. I would appreciate any help.

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Ed McElrath wrote on September 2, 2003

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City and State: MIDLAND TX

Unit: N/A

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My brother, Lt. Robert M. McElrath, flew with the Fat Cat Squadron out of Tachikawa in 1951-1952. Unfortunately he died 4 years ago after retireing from United Airlines. I would like to get/buy a Fat Cat Squadron patch if there are any out there. I am a Colonel in the Commerative Air Force and would like to add the patch to our collection of patches in the High Sky Wing. Thank you for your consideration.

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Phil Boss wrote on April 30, 2003

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City and State: OREGON CITY OR

Unit: 344TH TCS 'FAT CATS'

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I am looking for anyone who may have the squadron logo for the 344th TCS "FAT CATS". My Father, Jim Boss served with this unit from Tachikawa in 1953. Any information or a logo would be appreciated.

Keywords: FAT CATS

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Tom Nikitas wrote on April 16, 2003

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City and State: FITCHBURG MA

Unit: NA

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I was born in Tachi in July of 53. My father, Harry Nikitas, captain at the time I believe, was there until approx. Sept of 53. I was 2 months old and took a boat back to Frisco. I still have sterling silver cups from the "Fat Cat's Officers Wives". I will treasure these forever as it's the only rememberance of my place of birth.

Did anyone out there remember my father? Luckily he is still alive and 3 out his 4 children are pilots so we get to frequent the local airport and sometimes discuss missions and experiences.

Regards,
Tom

Keywords: C46

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Patrick Littleton wrote on May 14, 2002

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City and State: PITTSBURG CA

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Service or Relationship: Interested Person

Comments: Hello, My name is Patrick Littleton, I am a Junior at Pittsburg High School, in Pittsburg, California. In our US History calss we learned that the Korean War was called "the forgotten war." This interested me and I was wondering if anyone could tell me about their experiences durring the Korean War, and if they could relate to it being called "the forgotten war." This information would greatly be appriciated. Thank you.


Patrick Littleton

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Gordon Purcell wrote on May 6, 2001

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City and State: ROCKDALE TX

Unit: 344TH TCS 315TH TCG

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: arrived brady by the bay @ about 2am aboard "go itchi go" transfered back to tachi about 1 week later would love to hear from anyone that was there june 53 till sqdn aircraft began training japanese pilots. i was trans to ashiya to finish my tour.got to fly 119s WHOOPEE COL CASEYS SHINNY AIRPLANES

Keywords: called tex by most crew chief/flight mech on 4477593 1st lt dean vanvalkenberg a/c

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Ralph A. Taylor wrote on July 20, 2000

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City and State: LEXINGTON SC

Unit: 86TC SQDN. (FAT CATS) 1952-1953

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: 86TC SQDN. (FAT CATS) 1952-1953

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Molly Brooksbank wrote on June 26, 2000

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City and State: IL

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I am looking for a "FAT CAT" squadron member! My father in law served in the airforce WWII and Korean War. Would like to hear from you if YOU WERE THERE.

Thank you

Keywords: C-47 Pilots

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Jack L. Torney wrote on April 26, 2000

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City and State: SHORELINE WA

Unit: 85TH - 86TH TC SQD

Service or Relationship: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA

Comments: Flying from Gonasu to Korea as R/O-Remember parachute drops, Variety of loads and fields.

Keywords: Also served in: 345th BS and 85TH and 86TH TC SQD

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Margaret Dewitt wrote on January 23, 2000

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City and State: EAST BRUNSWICK NJ

Unit: 86TH T.C. SQUADRON 437TH T.C.GROUP

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: my dad never talked about korea, when he passed away we found a box which contained photos,leaflets,a xmas 1951 menu, newspaper from brady field about a carnival, and little odd and ends from korea.i am trying to get as much info as i can so my children and others will know about the korean war. they really dont learn that much about in school . i have also just completed his journey in ww11 with the 9th air force 344th bombardment group (m) aaf.
thank you

Keywords: tom bond-brooklyn ny----stationed at tachikawa-fat cat squadron--radio operator--i think aircraft was c46d

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Salvador (Ace) Acevedo wrote on April 4, 1999

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City and State: LOS ANGELES CA

Unit: 344TH TROOP CARRIER SQ

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Comments: Arrived Brady AB, May 1952, assigned to 86th Troop Carr Sq (later became 344th Troop Carr Sq), TDY to Tachikawa AB, rotated to ZI June 1954, assigned to 3535th Aircraft Observer Training Wing, HQs and HQs Sq. Discharged Sep 1955.

A/1C Salvador "Ace" Acevedo
AFSN 16389436

Enlisted in Chicago-Sep 1951
Basic Training at: Sampson AFB

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