91st Strategic Reconnaissance Squadron

91st Strategic Reconnaissance Squadron

On November 15, 1950, the 91st SRS absorbed the personnel and resources of the 31st Strategic Reconnaissance Squadron in Japan. Using RB-29, RB-45, and RB-50 aircraft, it performed target and bomb-damage assessment photo and visual reconnaissance for FEAF Bomber Command flew other special photographic missions and conducted electronic "ferret" reconnaissance to determine the frequency, location, and other characteristics of the enemy ground radar.

The squadron also performed shipping surveillance over the Sea of Japan near the Siberian coast and leaflet drops over North Korea. Beginning in late 1952, rotating aircrews of the Philippine-based 581st Air Resupply and Communications Wing augmented the 91st SRS in flying leaflet missions. Stations Johnson AB, Japan, November 15, 1950; Yokota AB, Japan, December 19, 1950.

91st Strategic Reconnaissance Wing Association

Association Web Site

Jim Bard

Secretary, 91st Strategic Reconnaissance

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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Ronald Struble wrote on December 18, 2024

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Comments: My father CMSGT Raymond Struble, USAF (Retired), was an Airman Second Class tail gunner during early to mid '53 with the 91st, based in Yokota. He was in the lead RB-29, followed by the RB-50 that was shot down on July 29, 1953 as they did a "Yoke" mission. He is just now starting to share stories. Ironically, he just turned 91 last week. He was the youngest crew member on his plane.

He is searching for any information on his former crewmates: Capt JD Roberts (From New Mexico), A1C John Hutchinson (Retired from USAF as a CMSGT), Robert Wilson from Kokomo, IN, and a crewmate with the last name of "Glenn" and another crewmate with the last name of "Higgins" (From NJ). Any information is appreciated.

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Mark Rollins wrote on September 25, 2022

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Comments: My father - Capt. Harry Rollins - was the navigator on the last flight of the Tiger Lil. Deceased now, I began searching for the actual crash site of the Tiger Lil, as I hope to visit it someday.

Plane crashed near Betsukai town next to Nemuro city.

Location of the crash:
43.43553869847391, 144.8942876255547

Where a propeller is on display:
43.43181946673135, 144.89626170375237

Although it is only in Japanese, the page explaining the Betsukai town historical and cultural heritage "USFJ reconnaissance bomber RB-29 propeller blade" is as follows.

https://betsukai.jp/kyoiku/culture/bunkazai/rekishi_isan/beigunn_puropera/

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Lenwood Taylor wrote on October 30, 2019

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City and State: NASHVILLE NC

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Comments: Lawrence j malony son left a message on the Korean war project looking info on his dad, I have a flag from the 91srs during the Korean war with his dad name and rank along with other names one the flag

Keywords: CFC-A/1C" Lawrence J, Maloney

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Chuck Gilmore JR wrote on August 11, 2019

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City and State: FLORENCE AL

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Comments: My dad, Robert(Bobby) C. Gilmore served in U S Airforce 91st Recon during the Korean War. He passed away on July 14th,2017. From what I know is that he was an aircraft mechanic and the name of the RB29 that he was attached to was "Pregnant Lady" ? As a boy I always enjoyed looking through a folder that had pictures of the plane and the men he served with. Sadly the folder got lost and never found again; I would love to get copies of any pictures of the plane and the men attached to it. And of course I would love to hear from anyone still living that served with my dad.

Keywords: pregnant lady,RB29

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Robert Engbaum wrote on May 7, 2019

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City and State: AZ

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Comments: Richard Wayne Engbaum
Looking for information on my fathers service. RB29 and RB50 Aircraft Commander. Yokota Airbase post Korean conflict. DFC recipient, like information on his award.

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Carmencita Worland wrote on September 8, 2016

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Unit: 91 COS

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Comments: The 91st Cyberspace Squadron is looking for past members of the 91st SRS. The 91st will be celebrating it's Centennial in Aug 2017 in San Antonio, TX. We will be doing a wreath-laying ceremony for a past commander and a military dining in. If you are a past member, please email your contact info. Thanks!

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Dave Gaw wrote on November 15, 2015

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City and State: COLORADO SPRINGS CO

Unit: 120 TFS

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My father-in-law S/msgt Edgar Stoelting spent 3-4 months with the 91st flying RB-50 missions. The family is looking for anyone who knew Ed and might have pictures. Also information on where he was interned as a POW in WWII. He was downed on Dec 31, 1944 over Hamelin, Germany.

Keywords: 91st Strat Recon Sqd, 493 Bomb Group, 340th Recon Sqd

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Paul Brock wrote on May 29, 2014

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City and State: CODY WY

Unit: 91ST STRATEGIC RECON. SQUADRON

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I am looking for any information on Lt. Paul E. Brock. He was the navigator for RB-29 #44-61815. I believe it was the Sunbonnet King but may have also been called Moon's Moonbeam. I would appreciate any information, stories or photographs. My father's health is failing and I know he would love to hear any stories about his brother.

Thanks,

Paul Brock
Cody, WY.

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Jonathan Addison wrote on March 28, 2014

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Unit: CIVILIAN

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Comments: Hi,

I am an author writing a fictional novel set during the Korean war with reference to the 91st strategic reconnaissance squdron during 1951. I'd be very interested in hearing from anyone who either flew with or served in that unit, especially if you crewed or serviced the RB-45 Tornado Jet.

regards

Jonathan

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Jeff Koski wrote on February 26, 2012

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City and State: TEXARKANA TX

Unit: 51ST AGS/15 AMU

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments:

Keywords: I am Looking For Patches ,Uniform Insignias ,Etc,for
my Father Les G. Koski. Who recently passed.Any one
who might have known of him.I know he was stationed
some where in Korea and at Barksdale AFB La. The 91
s.t Strategic Recon Sqdn

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Phillip Watson wrote on June 10, 2011

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City and State: LOS ANGELES CA

Unit: 91ST STRAT RECON

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: I was not schedualed for this but Captain English asked me if I would like to go along As fate would have it I was suffering from a nasty hangover and was excused from the mission. It was six months later I was told they were shot down over the Sea of Japan but I never recieved any confermation of it.

Keywords: RB29 Shot down by Russian MIGs 

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Harold Ebling wrote on May 12, 2011

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City and State: READING PA

Unit: 91ST RECON SQD

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: B-17 mission photo'd south and central america from howard and france field panama and waller field, trinidad

Keywords: during ww11 91st was stationed at spatz field in reading pa thhe had B 25s thanks 

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Wanda Larocchelle wrote on March 14, 2011

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City and State: MILTON NH

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Keywords: 91st Recon Sq Japan does anyone remember him

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Charles E. Hedbeerg SR. wrote on December 29, 2010

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City and State: TUCSON AZ

Unit: 91ST SR SQ. 1951/1953

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: i have several 91st A/C picture

Keywords: RB29 #461727 GROUND CREW MEMBER

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Don Rubendall wrote on December 3, 2010

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Unit: 91SRS

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: I flew, as a crew member, on "So Tired" #727, 49 combat missions before its fateful flight 4 July 1952. I will tell you we were always armed to the teeth. I read where some one said they were with out guns and ammo on a combat mission which I find hard to believe. All I can say is partner had I been ordered to partake of that mission I would have been DNIF and probably in the stockade. And please, if any of the names of those individuals listed in item 33087 are still around I really would like to hear from you or a family member. I just turned 80 so I know we are few any more !

Keywords: So Tired 727

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Robert D. McDonald SR. wrote on December 1, 2010

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City and State: SPRINGFIELD IL

Unit: 31ST. - 91ST. STRAT.RECON SQ.

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: The son of "Frank" Gooder was searching for info. on his dad his crew assignments during the Korean war, but I've had no luck attempting to contact him. [Steve Gooder, son] Frank and I were close friends for many years but lost contact with one another over time. Frank was assigned to Maj. Paul Springer"s crew and flew many combat missions. I have an 8x10 photo of the crew. With luck, maybe I can locate Steve Gooder.

Keywords: B-29 #1817 [Ah. Sooooooo.] and CWO Francis R Gooder

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Robert D. McDonald SR. wrote on November 13, 2010

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City and State: SPRINGFIELD IL

Unit: 31ST./ 91ST. STRAT RECON SQ.

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

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Keywords: I was assigned to B-29 tail #1817 at both Johnson AFB and Yokota from 1950 to Dec 51. [ Okinawa, before that]. The nose art was a beautiful girl with the caption of "Ah Sooooooo." Anyone around who still remembers?

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David Menting wrote on August 27, 2010

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City and State: NACOGDOCHES TX

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Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: looking for anyone who might have served with my father in the 6091st in japan.

Keywords: 6091st recon yakota japan 1953-1956
Capt. Carrol V. Menting

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Bruce w. Fulks wrote on April 11, 2010

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City and State: GLENDALE HTS. IL

Unit: 91 SRS

Service or Relationship: Other

Comments: Good to find the 91st web site . Ischould be listed as a life member my email

Keywords: I served at Fairchild AFB,Spokane Wa. and At yokota air base Japan. June 1953 to jan. 1954. Was in the camera shop. I should be listed as a life member

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Scott Clayton wrote on December 3, 2009

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Comments: My dad, Raymon W. Head was a crew member on RB-29 #929. He was at Yokota from 52-53. I am looking for any information on other crew members who flew with or remember my dad, who is alive, and living in Illinois.

Thank You.

Keywords: 91st SRS Korea 1952-1953

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James F. (Jim) Bard JR. wrote on July 6, 2009

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City and State: WESTMINSTER MARYLAND

Unit: 91ST SRW

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: Comments: 91st Strategic Reconnaissance Wing (1948-1957) (McGuire, Yokota, Barksdale, Lockbourne) - Includes members of 91PRS, 91SRS, 322SRS, 323SRS, 324SRS, 91ARS, FMS, AEMS, RTS, PMS, SupSq, MedGp, APSq, ComSq, HQ, 16PRS, 31SRS, 6091SRS, et al.

Our next 91SRW Association reunion is scheduled for 13-16 September 2009 at Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.

Next will be 12-17 May 2010 in San Antonio, Texas.

Contact: Jim Bard, 3424 Nottingham Road, Westminster, MD 21157,
Website: http://91stsrw.microway.com/

Keywords: Keywords: 91st SRW, 91st SRS,

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Brenda Londin wrote on April 21, 2009

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City and State: TURNER OR

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Comments: My Uncle was S/Sgt. Roscoe G. Becker, Scanner on board the RB-29, SN: 44-61810 shot down on 6-12-52 over the Sea of Japan. He was survived by his mother, Alice Becker, and his 2 brothers, Martin and Robert Becker. I am Martin's daughter. Both Martin and Robert are suffering with Alzheimer's Disease, but my dad has never given up hope of finding out more about his brother's fate. He idolized "Sonny", as Roscoe was called. Anyone who might have pictures of this crew or recollections of meeting with them, I would greatly appreciate hearing from you so I can pass them onto my dad while he can still understand.

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Mike Bricco wrote on January 26, 2009

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Comments: I think i may have a picture of this plane RB-29 #44-61815, and the crew if someone could help me.

Keywords: RB-29 #44-61815,

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Mike Bricco wrote on October 15, 2008

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Comments: Just wondering if anyone out there has heard of the Outhouse Rodents, the 91st Recon Squadron. I have a patch the my father had and was part of in Japan and Antigo, Wisconsin. He was a tail gunner on the B-29. Just looking to see if anyone knows of this and can fill me in on some details. I also have some wonderful photos that need some explaining as well. Thanks, Mike

Keywords: crew of B-29 picture, 91st outhouse rodents, madison wisconsin, 520th, tailgunner, Robert Bricco

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Jerry Craft wrote on September 29, 2008

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City and State: ROSEVILLE CA

Unit: FEAF BOMBER COMMAND HQ, YOKOTA AB

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: Only 1 week before RB-29 #44-61815, 91st Strat Recon Sq, Yokota
AB was shot down by Soviet fighters, I flew in the tail gun position in
that aircraft for a photo mapping mission over southern Honshu. We
carried neither guns nor ammo, and I'm assuming that it was
unarmed as well on that fateful, last mission on 7 October, 1952 near
the Kurile Islands. Even though I wasn't an air crewman (I was a 23-
year-old T/Sgt on 6 months TDY from March Field, working in FEAF
Bomber Command Hq), the crew treated me like I was a "regular." I'll
always remember their hospitality and friendliness; it was especially
gratifying for the pilot to periodically call me on the intercom to check
how everything was in the tail-gun position. Sure a rotten shame
that such great guys met such a miserable fate.
Jerry S. Craft
former T/Sgt

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Marla Good wrote on March 16, 2008

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City and State: TORONTO ON

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Comments: Hello all -

Thank you for serving, first and foremost.

Years ago, a friend gave a tour jacket to me. It's in navy blue velvet that reverses to pale gray satin. The front has "Bobby" embroidered on the left, Asian characters on the right. The back has embroidered "6091st RECON SQUDN" across the shoulders; an embroidered patch, diamond shaped with a winged devil being chased by a knight on horseback with 91 on the shield; then "YOKOTA AIR BASE" AND "JAPAN" underneath.

It's not in great shape. Well-worn. But it needs a new home - the right home. I could put it on eBay, but Googling brought me here. I'd like for it to go to the right person, perhaps a family member or someone who might have known this "Bobby" if someone can be found. If there's a museum I should contact, or if someone would like it for sentimental value - I'd prefer that before a collector wants it for collecting's sake - or for huge profits. Please contact me, if there's a good place for this jacket that anyone knows of. I'll send images and information. I want to do the right thing. But, I do need to make a decision soon. Thanks in anticipation of any response, and please excuse me if this is the wrong forum to do this.

Keywords: 6091st, Recon, Yokota, Japan,

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Horace Odom wrote on January 17, 2008

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City and State: ONTARIO CA

Unit: 91ST AND THE 6091ST RECON SQD

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: PS We flew RB 29'S then flew RB 50's when they changed over

Keywords: I was a gunner with the 91st when it changed over to the 6091st at Yacota AFB Japan. Some of my crew members were A/C Col. Mason D. Harrel/Dusty Rhodes, Lt grubs CP, Lt Morrisrow, bombadier, Runyon, CFC gunner, Gerald B. Krupp left gunner, and myself as right gunner, I can't remember the rest of the crew.

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Richard Blake wrote on November 23, 2007

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City and State: ROCHESTER NH

Unit: 17TH BOMB WG - 91ST SRS YAKOTA,

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: SEEKING 91ST PATCH FOR PERSONA; COLLECTION

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James F. (Jim) Bard JR. wrote on April 2, 2007

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City and State: WESTMINSTER MD

Unit: 91ST SRW

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: 91st Strategic Reconnaissance Wing (1948-1957) (McGuire, Yokota, Barksdale, Lockbourne) - Includes members of 91PRS, 91SRS, 322SRS, 323SRS, 324SRS, 91ARS, FMS, AEMS, RTS, PMS, SupSq, MedGp, APSq, ComSq, HQ, 16PRS, 31SRS, 6091SRS, et al.

Our next 91SRW Association reunion is scheduled for 5-10 September 2007 at Minot, North Dakota. Contact: Jim Bard, 3424 Nottingham Road, Westminster, MD 21157, phone 410-549-1094, e-mail jimbardjr@comcast.net

Website: http://91stsrw.microway.com/

Keywords: 91st SRW, 91st SRS,

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Joseph Savko wrote on October 23, 2006

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City and State: TUCSON AZ

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Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN!!! THERE ARE SEVERAL 91ST. WEB SITES OUT THERE:
WWW.RB-29.NET/HTML/91STSRSHISTORY/05.02.91STTRANS/00.50INTRO.HTML WEBMASTER CHARNELL@BRAINERD.NET " CHUCK " STONE
RE-CON BROTHER BENCHEW932@MSN.COM " GENE " NELSON
I HOPE THIS IS HELPFUL TO SOME.
JOSEPH SAVKO
P.S. PLEASE VISIT THIS SITE, TO WHICH I AM A CONTRIBUTOR,A SUPERB WEB. HTTP://MYWEBPAGES.COMCAST.NET/B29SINTHEKOREANWAR/B29KOREANWAR.HTM WEBMASTER EARL MCGILL MCGILWE@COMCAST.NET MANY LINKS TO B-29 SITES.

Keywords: YOKOTA, 10TH. RADAR CALIBRATION SQDN. 53-54

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Deborah (Debbie) Hoyt wrote on October 20, 2006

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City and State: FORT WORTH TX

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My father, Robert M. Hoyt,has recently passed away. He was in Yokota, Japan with the 91st Strategic Recon. Sqdn. in 1952-1953. He was the CFC on the RB 29.
With: George Pryor, Rodney (Hank) Hancock, Larry Novac, Frank Seay, Patrick Murtha, Paul Denton,Gary Hathaway and Herman Johnson. My mother Betty Hoyt is wondering if any of these men are still around. It would mean so much to her to contact any of these men.
My mother also has quite a few pictures, if anyone is interested. Please send me an E-mail.

Keywords: 91st Strategic Recon.Sqdn. 1952-1953
Yokota, Japan

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Deborah (Debbie) Hoyt wrote on October 20, 2006

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City and State: FORT WORTH TX

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My father, Robert M. Hoyt,has recently passed away. He was in Yokota, Japan with the 91st Strategic Recon. Sqdn. in 1952-1953. He was the CFC on the RB 29.
With: George Pryor, Rodney (Hank) Hancock, Larry Novac, Frank Seay, Patrick Murtha, Paul Denton,Gary Hathaway and Herman Johnson. My mother Betty Hoyt is wondering if any of these men are still around. It would mean so much to her to contact any of these men.
My mother also has quite a few pictures, if anyone is interested. Please send me an E-mail.

Keywords: 91st Strategic Recon.Sqdn. 1952-1953
Yokota, Japan

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Deborah (Debbie) Hoyt wrote on October 13, 2006

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City and State: FORT WORTH TX

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My father, who has recently passed away, was with the 91st Recon. Sqdn. in 1953. He flew the RB 29 with:
George Pryor, Rodney Hancock, Larry Novac, Frank Seay, Patrick Murtha, Paul Denton,Gary Hathaway and Herman Johnson. My mother Betty Hoyt is wondering if any of these men are still around. It would mean so much to her to contact any of these men.

Keywords: 91st Recon. Sqdn.Yokota, Japan
October, 1953

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Braxton Bradford wrote on June 3, 2006

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City and State: TAMPA FL

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Service or Relationship: Interested Person

Comments: greetings. looking for info and pictures of lt joe g
davis. he flew w/the 91st in 1951. any help would be
greatly appreciated. best, braxton

Keywords: dfc, missions

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Jerry Craft wrote on May 30, 2006

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Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: I had the opportunity to fly on a photo-mapping mission over Hiroshima and Nagasaki a week prior to its
fatal flight north of Hokkaido on 7 October '52. I
worked in crypto at Bomber Command Hq. and was eager
to fly in a B-29 (but not one that would fly into
Harm's Way over Korea). I received permission to fly
in the tail gun position on October 1; these aircraft
would photo-map areas south of Yokota one week, then
north of the base on alternate weeks. I saw neither
guns nor ammo aboard #44-61815 on my flight, and I
doubt that it was armed for its flight the following
week. Its crew treated me like one of their own. I
was greatly saddened when I learned of their deaths.
Every one of them, both officers and non-coms, were
most gracious hosts who shared their food and coffee.
The 12 hours I spent with them was the highlight of my
tour in Japan.

Keywords: RB-29 #44-61815, "Sunbonnet King"
91st Strat Recon Sq. Yokota AB
Shot down by Russians 7 Oct '52

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Joe Brennan wrote on May 28, 2006

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Comments: I am researching air combat in the Korean War, from US and "MiG" perspectives. Is anyone familiar with either of these RB-29's of the 31/91SRS.

42-93992 "Where Next?": assigned in the 31st in August 1950. When was it assigned out, and/or what was its final fate?, or any of its interesting missions.

44-61855: assigned to 31st prior to the Korean War, did it have a nickname? Did it encounter MiG's December 26th 1950? or does anyone know the aircraft involved in that incident, when the Soviets claimed an RB-29 shot down near the Soviet-NK border but none are known to have been lost.

Joe Brennan

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Joe Maloney wrote on December 2, 2005

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Comments: I am looking for any and all information on my father, Lawrence J. Maloney, from Newark, NJ. Larry was in Korea from May 1 1952 until July 27 1953. He was a CFC Gunner who flew 48 combat missions. Any and all information would be loved !!

Thank you so much !!

Keywords: RB-29, Korea, 1952, 1953

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Wanda Larochelle wrote on October 27, 2005

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City and State: HUDSON NH

Unit: MY FATHER'S UNIT WAS THE 91ST STRAT RECON SQUD

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: He was A Flight Engineer participating in aerial flights in the Korean conflict from 1952-1953. He retired in 1959

Keywords: He had a tatto of an American Eagle/USAF put on his arm while in Japan. He had a wife named Nell and Three kids.His crew put a whip on his leather bomber jacket.He liked to be called Al. He was born and raised in Massachusetts.

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James Cliver wrote on September 16, 2005

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City and State: SAN ANTONIO TX

Unit: 91 SRS, YOKOTA AFB, JAPAN

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: WE LANDING ON 23 OCT 1953 AND LEFT ON 18 JULY 1954.WE FLEW RECON. MISSONS OUT OF YOKOTA CALL THE YOKE.I WAS AN INSTRUCTOR ON CHECKING ALL THE FLIGHT ENGINEERS ON THEIR PERFORMANCE.MY PILOT WAS LT. CHARLES STONE. WE FLEW AROUND 2,000 HOURS. LATER WE STARTING FLYING B-50'S WITH GENERAL ELECTRIC PROPS. AN ONE FLIGHT WE LEFT THE PROPS IN THE FIX SETTINGS AND JUST MADE IT. DURING JULY 54, WE STARTED TO FLY THE 98TH BOMB WING'S B-29 BACK TO DAVIS MONT. AIR BASE IN AZ. THERE I WENT IN TO THE KC-97G REFUELING SDG AT MCDILL AFB IN FLA. IF ANY ONE RELATES TO THIS TIME FRAME IN OUR LIVES, PLEASE LETS TALK. I KNOW ITS BEEN 51 YEARS BUT TIME NEVER FLYS BY US BY WHEN WE THINK ABOUT THE GOOD DAYS WE HAD. TAKE CARE AND MAYBE WE WILL TALK AGAIN??? JAMES ( SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS)

Keywords: flew a/c (LAST 4 #- 2261) AT YOKOTA AFB JAPAN.DURING OCT 53- JULY 54.

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Richard Clayton wrote on September 1, 2005

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City and State: WOODLAND HILLS CA

Unit: 91ST RECON. TECH. SQUADRON

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: I joined the Squadron at McGuire AFB in April 1949.
Our unit moved to Barksdale AFB, Shreveport LA in
the summer of '49. I worked in the Photo Lab.
The Korean War broke out in June 1950 and in August, all of our enlistments were involuntarily extended one year. In Dec. '49, one-hundred of us shipped out to West Drayton RAF Station, outside London, England.
We went for thirty days TDY and then we stayed for a year...rumor had it that we were processing film and analysing radar blips from the U2 flights over Poland.
Would love to hear from any buddies.
Sgt. Richard "Deacon" Clayton

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James F. (Jim) Bard wrote on August 5, 2005

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City and State: WESTMINSTER MD

Unit: 91ST STRATEGIC RECONNAISSANCE WING

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: The 91st SRS was reactivated under the 91st SRW and after a short period of equipping and training was detached to FEAF for operations. During its Korean War activities, the squadron remained assigned to the wing. Members of the 91st SRS are within the field of membership of the 91st SRW Association - about 50 are now active members.
See our website at: 91stsrw.microway.com

Keywords: 91st SRW - Parent unit of the 91st SRS

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Liz Stallings wrote on July 12, 2005

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Comments: Hello, I think I'm losing my mind. What I'm looking for is a list of all the commanders of Yokota Air Base from 1945 on. I thought this would be a very simple thing to find. Wrong!!! It reminds me of my attempt to download and print a map of Washington state the other night. No I dont want a railroad map or a dairy farm map.
I'm giving up looking because my computer is heading out the window the next time I type "List of Yokota AB Commanders" in my search engine and something stupid pops up.If any one has a list I would be grateful if they could email it to me at lizestallings@aol.com

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Kathy Thomas wrote on April 23, 2005

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City and State: NEW ALBANY OH

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My father, Donald W. Thomas (stationed at Castle) was a crew chief in the 91st Strategic Recon Sqdn. I'm trying to find anyone who knew him or has pictures of him during the Korean war.

Keywords: 91st Strategic Recon Sqdn, crew chief, stationed at Castle, 91st SRS

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Sherry Starr wrote on April 6, 2005

Send Email To SHERRY STARR

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City and State: GREENSBORO NC

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

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Keywords: I am the daughter of Lucius J. Freeman. He was in 2796th or something like that Fighter Squardron at Nelles Air Force Base in Nevado in the 1950's. He is looking for old pals and anyone that can connect him to Darryl O' Neal that was serving at that time.

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Bruce W. Fulks wrote on December 15, 2004

Send Email To BRUCE W. FULKS

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City and State: GLENDALE HTS. IL

Unit: 91ST STRAT. RECON. SQDRN.

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: I SERVED AT YOKOTA AIR BASE,JAPAN, APRIL 1953 TO JAN 1954. ALSO SERVED IN THE 91st STRAT. RECON WING AT FAIRCHILD AFB,SPOKANE WASH. PLEASE MAIL APPLICATION. SIGNED, BRUCE W FULKS/384 THORNCLIFFE DR. GLENDALE HTS. IL. 60139, I DO NOT KNOW IF MY MEMBERSHIP EXPIRED.

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Glenn R. Gittings JR. wrote on November 28, 2004

Send Email To GLENN R. GITTINGS

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City and State: LILBURN GA

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: During Dad's 24 yrs Air Force carreer,We PCS's to Yakota AB.in 62. Dad was a panel FE on KB 50's w/421st ARS.Tranfered to 6091st/Sneaky Pete's as a FE.Due to critical shortage of panel FE, trans. back to 421st after a yr. In my humble view, Dad was the best of the best panel FE's their was. Dad got his last PCS orders on Sept. 14, 2004. Flying with Jesus

Keywords: Sneaky Pete's, Panel FE

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Bill Trost wrote on November 2, 2004

Email Update Needed

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Comments: I am looking for a 6091St or 556th Recon Squadron Patch. I was a crew chief on one of the C-130bII's assigned to this squadron from 1965 till 1970. Any help is appreciated.

Thanks

Keywords: I am looking for a 6091St or 556th Recon Squadron Patch. I was a crew chief on one of the C-130bII's assigned to this squadron from 1965 till 1970. Any help is appreciated.

Thanks

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Ronald McDaniel wrote on August 4, 2004

Email Update Needed

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City and State: MTVERNON IL

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My father, Herrell McDaniel, is looking for information about members of his unit from Ark. LTC Henry Reeves commander

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Lisa R. Metz wrote on July 20, 2004

Email Update Needed

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City and State: BUFFALO NY

Unit: 91ST RECONN.

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My Father John P Metz of Buffalo, New York was stationed out of Lockbourne AFB, Ohio until his tour bgean in Yakota. He was one of few tailgunners in the RB-45C's facing migs in the Korean War. He received the Air Medal for shooting down a mig during a recon mission. His nickname was "Suicide John" and I am looking for anyone with information or pictures that might have known him.

Keywords: Korean War 1950-1954

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Warren Thompson wrote on July 15, 2004

Send Email To WARREN THOMPSON

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Unit: HISTORIAN

Service or Relationship: Interested Person

Comments: I have been writing on military aviation history for 42 years. I am very interested in getting in touch with any of the guys from the 91st to see if they have any stories or color slides from that era. I am just finishing an article on the February 5th 1955 MiG shootdown by F-86's that were flying escort for a lone RB-45..

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