93rd Bombardment Squadron

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Legacy Messages - 1995-1999

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Conrad Matt wrote on June 16, 2022

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City and State: ST AUGUSTINE FL

Unit: 93RD BOMB SQUADRON

Service or Relationship: Usag

Comments: My father was 1lt Charles Matt, injured when the landing gear malfunctioned and plane (65369) crashed at Kadena on April 6 1951.
Would like to hear from any children of other crew. Saw an early posting from Tom Protiva, but no email address was left.

1st Lt Henry Anderson,
1st Lt Charles Banchiera,
Cpl Edward F. Clements,
Cpt Jack W. Frost,
Sgt Floyd T. Hobbs Jr.,
M/Sgt Owen M. King,
1st Lt Paul D. Lehman,
1st Lt Francis J. Liberatore,
1st Charles W. Matt,
1st Lt Pieere E. Nys,
S/Sgt John L. O'Flynn,
Cpt Stanley Prawdzik,
Cpl Thomas H. Protiva Jr.,
Sgt John B. Tutt.

Tx , Conrad Matt seebeematt@gmail.com

Keywords: 93rd bomb squadron, 1951, crash, nys, indian outlaws

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KA LeMaster wrote on November 29, 2020

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City and State: PONTE VEDRA BEACH FL

Unit:

Service or Relationship: USNR

Comments: Hi, I have some letters to my grandmother and Dad who was a crew member, from Maureen Bochnovic. Do you have a contact for her family, TY

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Steve Smith wrote on June 21, 2017

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City and State:

Unit: 93RD BOMB SQUADRON

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: If interested in receiving info on the upcoming 93rd Bomb Squadron's 100th Anniversary events (October 2017), please let me know.

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John R. Hemauer SR. wrote on June 28, 2015

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City and State: PENNOCK MN

Unit: 93RD BM. SQDN. 19TH BOMB GROUP

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: Searching for members of 93rdBomb Sqdn from 1950 to 1952

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John R. Hemauer wrote on June 18, 2015

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City and State:

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: As of 6.18.15 this is the correct contact information for my email address. See further posts below, however email address on earlier posts is not correct.

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John R. Hemauer wrote on May 23, 2015

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City and State: PENNOCK MN

Unit: 93RD BOMB SQDN 19TH BOMB GRP 20TH AF

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: Request contact with any former members during period 1950/1952.

Keywords: Screaming Indian

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John R. Hemauer wrote on March 2, 2015

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City and State: PENNOCK MN

Unit: 93RD BOMB SQDN 19TH BOMB GRP 20TH AF

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: Comments: My name is John (Bob) R Hemauer I was a S/Sgt and member of the
93rd bomb sqd, 19th bomb grp from 1950 to 1952. I was ncoic of the
93rd personal equiptment section on the flightline at Kadena AFB
Okinawa. My job was issuing flight gear to our air crews and refilling
the oxygen systems of our B-29s. Two guys that I worked with were
Hugh F Poyer of Boulder Co. and David E McDougall of Bangor ME. Our
OIC was Gorden T Caldwell Lt. of Avon Ct. and was also co pilot of the
B-29 Rock Happy. While visiting the SAC museum in Omaha Ne. a few
years ago, I found a book titled B-29 Photo Combat Diary. The
Superfortresses in WWII and Korea. Written by Chester W Marshall and
Warren Thompson. Published by Specialty Press, 11481 Kost Dam Rd,
North Branch Mn. 55056 Ph 612-583-3239. You will find me on page
130 driving my tug with oxygen bottle trailers. What a suprise that
was, seeing my self in that book. The following is a list of B-29s by tail
number for those who might be interested,
44-62002,44-27262,44-87734,42-65370,44-70007,44-69802,44-6
2053,42-65361,44-61705,44-70012,44-61790. The following were
lost during my tour,
44-86414,42-65369,45-21749,44-86370,44-62152,44-62025,44-6
9682. I would like to hear from any former members or members who
remember me.

Keywords: Kadena AFB Okinawa, B29s, Rock Happy, Fujigmo, Jita

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Bob Schulenberg SR. wrote on August 1, 2013

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City and State: SAN JOSE CA

Unit: 93RD BOMB SQDN, 19 BOMB GROUP

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: Attempting to Locate fooer crew mates

Keywords: B29 A/C Fujigmo Korean war

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Winnie Goldsberry wrote on May 23, 2013

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City and State: ROCKWALL TX

Unit: 19BG 93BS

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Looking for info on my Dad who served in the Korean conflict. He was in
Okinawa, maybe Guam. I believe he was the crew chief of Capt. Sam and the
Ten Scents. If you have any info, please contact me.

Thank you,

Winnie Salley Goldsberry

Keywords: Staff Sgt. William Jay Salley

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Susan Fountain wrote on August 4, 2012

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City and State: LITHIA SPRINGS GA

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I came across an old 8 x10 glossy of 11 crew members/mechanics
posed beside the Fujigmo. I researched and found this link. My
uncle James Fountain was on or a mechanic with this squadron.
Unfortunately both he and his brother (my father) are both
deceased and I have no way to learn more about the history of this
group of men. My father, Emery Benjamin Fountain, was stationed
on Okinawa with my mother. I know they randomly came across
one another on the island or in that theater of war somewhere and
it made all the local papers back in Georgia.Any information would
be so very appreciated. I am on facebook Susan Fountain and
have posted a awesome picture (of the picture :) ) online there if
anyone is interested.

Keywords: Fujigmo USAF James Fountain Emery Fountain Okinawa

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David Martin wrote on May 28, 2012

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City and State: SHOSHONI WY

Unit: 93 RD BSQ

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: After serving a couple of months on the B 29 HAD-A-
COL, our crew was assigned to the yet unnamed
Lubricating Lady in the early summer of 1952. After a
few bombing missions, oil slicks were noticed from
all 4 engines.It was at this time that Lt.Idylson
from Walnut Creek, Ca named her the Lubricating
Lady.From then on it was routine for the Lady and for
the ground crew as well.
One of my memorable flight was when our bomb bay
doors malfuctioned and would not open over the target
zone. LT Cochran our AC gave the order to salvo the
bombs with the doors unopened. In doing so the doors
were torn apart and hanging on hinges creating
serious problems for the Lady and the crew.One
problem was not being able to return to Kadena air
base due to air ressistance which resulted the fuel
being 200 miles short.Our alternate emergency Air
Base was Itazuki,Japan.We were notified that they
were socked in with 0 visability and that GCA tower
could only guide us one mile from touchdown.Their
suggestion was that we not land there due to the
conditions. However,it was "Itazuke Go".
My great thanks to Lt.Cochran for another job well
done.
My tour ended Sept. 4th 1952 and my deepest sympathy
to the airmen who lost their lives with the
Lubricating Lady.

Sincerely,
David J Martin
Airman 1st class

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Neil Stouffer wrote on August 7, 2010

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City and State: BELMONT MB

Unit: 93RD BOMB SQ. 19TH. BOMB GROUP FEAF

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: a number of years ago, i recalled to someone the night we took the outlaw off the end of the runway with a full load of bombs. the next time i saw her she was broken in pieces. i later learned that we had done minimul damage and on a later test flight she was destroyed. i allways meant to acknowledge this ,but never got around to it. PIERE [neil]

Keywords: called 'piere' friends ,noble walker ,mc collough , meyers ,pelzel ,'scot' thompson ,and so many more whose names i can't recall right now. as you know ,i am getting a little older 'pete.' peterson. PIERE

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Jerry Schlig wrote on January 2, 2010

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City and State:

Unit: 93RD BOMB SQUADRON

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments:

Keywords: KOREAN WEAR

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Merrie L. Gibson wrote on September 6, 2007

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City and State: NOVI MI

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I want to thank everyone involved for all you have done and all you continue to do for all the veterans and their families, in the continued search and dedication in bringing these men and woman back home. You have given my family closure and peace of mind!

Thank you all for your continued effort and support and assuring the families that their loved ones are "gone but certainly not forgotten".

Sincerely,

Merrie L. Gibson
Niece of Captain Richard H. Simpson

Keywords: CIL 2000-110
Colonel Douglas Hampton HATFIELD
MSgt Robert Wilson JONES
U.S. Air Force
Captain Richard Harold SIMPSON
Captain James Swayne WILSON, Jr.
Captain Geroge (NMN) AARON
U.S. Air Force Reserve

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Bill Easley wrote on August 10, 2006

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City and State: LANCASTER CA

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I am the son os Charles W. Easley who was the bombadier in the B-29 Fujigmo. I am looking for any other crew members. I know he was stationed on at Kadena.

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John R. Hemauer wrote on May 13, 2006

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City and State: PENNOCK MN

Unit: 93RD BOMB SQDN 19TH BOMB GRP

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: My name is John (Bob) R Hemauer I was a S/Sgt and member of the
93rd bomb sqd, 19th bomb grp from 1950 to 1952. I was ncoic of the
93rd personal equiptment section on the flightline at Kadena AFB
Okinawa. My job was issuing flight gear to our air crews and refilling
the oxygen systems of our B-29s. Two guys that I worked with were
Hugh F Poyer of Boulder Co. and David E McDougall of Bangor ME. Our
OIC was Gorden T Caldwell Lt. of Avon Ct. and was also co pilot of the
B-29 "Rock Happy". While visiting the SAC museum in Omaha Ne. a few
years ago, I found a book titled "B-29 Photo Combat Diary. The
Superfortresses in WWII and Korea. Written by Chester W Marshall and
Warren Thompson. Published by Specialty Press, 11481 Kost Dam Rd,
North Branch Mn. 55056 Ph 612-583-3239. You will find me on page
130 driving my tug with oxygen bottle trailers. What a suprise that
was, seeing my self in that book. The following is a list of B-29s by tail
number for those who might be interested,
44-62002,44-27262,44-87734,42-65370,44-70007,44-69802,44-6
2053,42-65361,44-61705,44-70012,44-61790. The following were
lost during my tour,
44-86414,42-65369,45-21749,44-86370,44-62152,44-62025,44-6
9682. I would like to hear from any former members or members who
remember me.

Keywords: Kadena AFB Okinawa, B29s, Rock Happy, Fujigmo, Jita

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Charles H. (Chuck) Rees SR. wrote on January 29, 2006

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City and State: COLLINGDALE PA

Unit: 19TH BM GP. 93RD BM SQ. KADENA '52-'53

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

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Nancy Oconnor wrote on August 21, 2005

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City and State: FALMOUTH MA

Unit: 19TH BMB WG -93BOMB SQ

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: IAM LOOKING FOR ANY ONE WHO WAS WITH MY FATHER KOREA WAR HE WAS A POW RODERICK G CONN DATE OF CRASH 01-22-52 HIS RANK WAS CPL AT THE TIME PLEASE CONTACT ME WITH ANY INFORMATION! THANK YOU HIS DAUGHTER NANCY.

Keywords: DATE OF LOSS 520123 TAIL NUMBER 44-87734 AIRCRAFT TYPE B-29 GROUP 19TH BMB WG SQUADRON 93RD BOMB SQ

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Joseph Bilardello wrote on November 26, 2004

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City and State: MANORVILLE NY

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I Recently inherited military information on Lt Col Gerard Fallon. I am presently trying to put togehter a biography on my uncle. I was told that he was killed in a plane crash, I believe it was a B-29, but do not know when 1953? and where this took place and any other information you may have on my Uncle. I have bits and pieces of information but not enough to complete his history. Anyone who can help me I would Greatly appreciated it. Thanks, Joe

Keywords: 93rd Bomber Wing, Lt. Col. Gerard Fallon

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Thomas (Tom) Protiva wrote on October 31, 2004

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City and State:

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: I was a radio operator in the 93rd from may of 1950 untl June 1951. Iwas on crew#1, acft com. Capt, John Williams. Would be interested in hearing from any old members of 93rd. I have a few black and white nose art pictures of 19th bg B-29s. I also have a copy of some orders that awarded some medals and unit citations.The aircraft named Dead Jug was considered our crews aircraft. Tom Protiva

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Kim Courtright wrote on September 12, 2004

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Unit:

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Looking for anyone who may have been at Castle airforce base 1955-57, my father Don Bowden worked on bombing and navigation equipment on the B52. He was in the 93rd bombwing, thanks

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Brandi DeAnne Smith wrote on September 9, 2004

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City and State: AUSTIN TX

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My Grandpa was offically KIA in January of 1952. My brother has been locating people who knew Captain willian Royal Fisher. My mom is his daughter that he never knew about. I have a few pictures, but would like to find more and maybe hear some stories. Thank you for all who took time to read this! Sincerely, Brandi DeAnne Smith

Keywords: aircraft - "DOUBLE WHAMMY"... 93rd bomb squadron, 19th bomb group

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Roger Caldwell wrote on June 1, 2004

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City and State: SHERIDAN WY

Unit: 19TH BOMB WG - 93RD BOMB SQ

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Jon Lawrence Law: Your e-mail address is no good.
Please contact me, my uncle was CFC gunner.

Also George (AL) Wedsworth of Florida, no reply
to emails. thanks, Roger Caldwell

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Lee (Leon) Pavel wrote on May 16, 2004

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City and State:

Unit: 20TH AIRFORCE 19TH BOMB GROUP 93RD BOMB SQUADRON

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Looking for anyone who remembers my Father, would be extremely gracious for any information from anyone who served with him

Keywords: served in 93rd bomb squad aboard B29 from 1946-1948, 4118th B29, and 91st strat. recon group as radio operator, I was told he had a nickname called "Sparky"

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Frank (Bud) Farrell wrote on May 10, 2004

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City and State: GEORGETOWN TX

Unit: 19TH BOMB GROUP, 93RD BOMB SQUADRON

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments:

Subject: Book Announcement - NO SWEAT by Bud
Farrell, B-29 Gunner Korea 1952


"If you don't laugh and cry at times within
moments of each other while reading this - as I
did while writing it - I will be disappointed!"
Bud Farrell

"I have essentially finished reading NO SWEAT...I
found it refreshingly different from most books
because it is constructed in such a way that one
can read an article, look at photos, news
clippings, and other items without losing
continuity. In other words, it is easy to read.
The book is well written and does not contain most
of the typos found in other self -published books.
You are to be congratulated on your attention to
detail that resulted in an excellant end product.
Your memory must be superb." - Lucien Thomas,
The "Gunner's Gunner"... with 400 Missions with
The R.A. F. and USAF 8th Air Force WW II, The 19th
Bomb Group and 13th Bomb Group Korea, Vietnam

(Author of PINTAIL THREE, NEVER A DULL MOMENT, and
R for ROBERT)



"...I laughed and cried a number of times, some
while even on the same page." -

Ted
Parker WWII B-29 Combat Crew Member, 3/20/04
?Your Christmas Homecoming (HOMO GO) brought tears
to my eyes. Really! Thank you for making me
remember how lucky I am!? ? Londa Boots,
Assoc.Dir. Author Services, 1st Books. Publishing Co.

?Bud, I read all your postings, some times with
tears, others with laughter but always with
enjoyment?. ? Don Brzezinski, WW II B-29 Combat
Crewman

?EVERYBODY STAND UP"..."I thought I was in that
airplane. You should take up writing or maybe you
have.? -Earl Johnson, USAF Maj. Gen. Retired, WW
II B-29 Aircraft Commander and 19th
Bm.Gp.C.O.,Orlando, Florida



?NAMSAN-NI?What an excitingly told tale. Your
ability to tell a story is a wonderful gift. You
bring it to life as if we were really there!?

Jean Allen, WW II B-29 Combat
Crewmember - WAS really there!



BUD LIGHT - ??I laughed my ass off. Great stuff,
if the rest of the book is as good, it should be a
best seller.? ?Don MacHenry, Graphic Artist, New
Kensington, Pa.



? I read your story with Tears?? ? Iris Fry, B-29
Web Site



?OH BABY! I was right there?rocking in my chair to
gain momentum?go GO! GOOOOOOOOOOO!!! What an
excellent piece?EVERYBODY STAND UP?you made it so
real?amazed at how you can vividly describe so
much! I almost feel like I am sitting on your
shoulder, feeling what you feel, taking in all
your emotions. Oh what a wonderful work!! I love
you my HUBBA HUBBA GUNNER!? Susan Bryan, Lt. US
Army, Poet/Writer, Computer Artist
I said in the NO SWEAT Book Mark that I hoped
that readers might laugh and cry within moments of
each other - as I did while writing it....and now
I have heard that from just one person so far and
that is quite enough...but I had heard the same
from a young woman at the copy shop in Durango 3
years ago who kept a copy of the original
manuscript...but what does a woman know about
war...just her husband, sons, sisters, fathers,
brothers, cousins, daughters... her very heart and
soul that she gives up...that's ALL!!
You can preview part of just one story (of 85
short nonfiction stories, 350 plus pages, 85,000
words) excerpted from narrative EVERYBODY STAND
UP! by accessing the below and/or following listed
book review site link in blue. You may also to
order NO SWEAT then if you wish.
http://www.1stbooks.com/bookview/18182

NO SWEAT and/or "YO!" can be purchased at
http://www.1stbooks.com or by calling
1-888-280-7715 OR I will also be glad to take
orders here in order to sign with a personal note
and perhaps save you a buck or two, postage
prepaid and in a padded envelope, at $ 28.00 vs.
$ 30.25 from the Publisher (at $ 24.50 + $ 5.75
postage)...OR even $ 25.00 if purchased locally
and no postage is required. My phone number is
520-818-9257, ground mail address is 38171 S. Golf
Course Drive, Tucson, Arizona, 85739. I have lost
track of many of our mutual friends so if you talk
to any, please let them know about NO SWEAT ( my
Korean War B-29 Combat Crew Memoir) and also
"YO!", (my family and personal memoir)! And "YO"
to YOU...Thank you for sharing my memories and
friends!
Sincerely Bud Farrell

Keywords: Cheyney's Crew 1952

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Jack Morris wrote on August 30, 2003

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City and State: LOOMIS CA

Unit: 363RD RTS, 5TH AF

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: I was on the landing strip assigned as a crash photographer this unforgetable day and saw the sky go dark with aircraft headed North on April 12, 1951. I recall only B-29s in tight formation and they made a combined noise on the ground of one steady roar. I seem to remember it took about 30 minutes before the last of these bombers had disappeared from my view.

We were told they were headed for the border with China. It is my guess it was the last true air armada, the greatest since World War II.

Several hours later our public address system at K-2 began announcing "May Day!" and we with cameras were told to Jeep it out to the tarmac as the first of the crippled aircraft came limping in at about 1,000 feet and in our direction.

The first bomber barely made it over a distant knoll of a hill and was trailing smoke from one or more of its 4 engines. No wheels were down as it slowly approached the steel grating of our runways. Fire engines and several ambulances waited with their operators at the ready. I had a SpeedGraphic 4x5" camera and began shooting my pictures.

This first aircraft hit the grating in a perfect flat glide and began breaking up as it slid past me, scooted sideways, slid some more, and stopped.

The plane was little more than a beer can full of holes and black smoke continued to billow out of several dead engines. I saw no fire and so approached the aircraft on foot along with the emergency personnel. One of the pilots was dead, the tail gunner had been ripped out of his little work space and was not part of the aircraft we found on the ground. I had only a few minutes to see what I could before the public address speakers called out a second "May Day!" and warned us that it, too, was approaching from the North.

A road building tractor came up to the side of the first aircraft and quickly shoved it off the tarmac. The steel grating was clear of wreckage only a minute or so when the second bomber came in over the hill. We on the ground repeated our tasks for this second one and, for what I can barely recall, three or four other aircraft, as well - each damaged and carrying what was left of its dead and injured crew members.

Blood and body parts covered the interiors of these aircraft. Gaping holes made by cannon rounds made it seem impossible that and of these planes had remained airborne.

I believe my pictures of these crashes on April 12, 1951 and the pictures of S/Sgt Michael Russo, may be found in Air Force archives in Washington DC. I have no pictures to share, sorry to say, except for the one in my diary displayed in Barker's Korean War Project.

Jack Morris
AF 19328825
Sgt - Korea (1950-1952)

Keywords: Kimpo, K-2

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Bill Schulz wrote on August 29, 2003

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City and State:

Unit: 19TH. BOMB GROUP

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: Served from July 1950 until March 1952, KadenaAFB, Okinawa, 93rd Bomb squadron, B-29's, Radar and electronics,

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Bill Schulz wrote on August 29, 2003

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City and State:

Unit: 19TH. BOMB GROUP

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: 1950-52, Kadena AFB Okinawa, USAF Radar and Electronics, 93rd Squadron, 19th Bomb Group

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Charles H. (Chuck) Rees wrote on May 1, 2003

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City and State: COLLINGDALE PA

Unit: !9TH BOMB GP. 93 BM SQ. KADENA

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: This aircraft is at the bottom of the E.China Sea. I was a B-29 Top Gunner returning from N.Korea, lost 3 engines and ditched 9 miles from Okinawa, Kadena AFB. Oct.31,1952. Only 3 survived the two hour ordeal in the ocean, during one of Okinawa's famous typhoons.

I spent 2 weeks in the hospital and then went back to flying more combat missions, no, I'm not a hero, I had no choice! but everything worked out okay. I'm married, 5 kids, 14 grandchildren and 1 Great-grand -daughter.

If you told me, back then, that I would have this many kids and grandchildren, you know what I'd say, (you'r full of S---!)But I thank God for this blessing and for my life.

Chuck Rees

Keywords: B-29 Nose Art "Lubricating Lady" #44-61751

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Lynn Morauske-Foyt wrote on April 30, 2003

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City and State:

Unit: 93RD BOMBER WING INSTRUCTOR

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Would love to talk to some of the pilots my father instructed and also friends of his. Since my father passed away in '98 have had a hard time with stories and pictures of what kinda man he was, I was only 3 when my mother and father were divorced and though have seen some pics would love to here some stories from his buddies, I know he was well loved by his friends and family we just missed out on alot of the great things he did for his country. Would love to here from some of you.

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Charles H. (Chuck) Rees wrote on February 26, 2003

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City and State: COLLINGDALE PA

Unit: 19TH BOMB GROUP- 93RD BOMB SQ.

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: Flew combat, night missions, to N. Korea. Our Aircraft has serious engine malfuctions upon returning to Okinawa, lost 3 engins and finally had to ditch, nine ( 9 ) miles from Kadena air field, during a Typhoon, in the East China sea. I was one of three survivors. I am now a retired oil co. Engineer and worked for Getty Oil Co for 20 years. A night I shall never forget (OCT. 31 1952 )

Keywords: Chuck B-29, nose art "NO SWEAT"

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Jenny Seagroves Dunn wrote on December 10, 2002

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Service or Relationship: .........

Comments: Hi…
I am the "archivist" for my family…Long story short…my Dad passed away and I have a lot of his photo's and articles… (My Uncle was also shot down in Nam)I am familiar with a lot of my Dad's career and have been piecing it together…however, I don't know anything of his bomb era and would like to tackle that area next…perhaps somebody can point me in the right direction?

My Dad was Col J C Seagroves (aka Conny), he flew the SR71. But his earlier days are photos by a sign that includes "449th Bombardment Wing" "716th Bomb Squad" "908th Refueling Squad" Another set of photos from 67th Bomb Sq 44th Bm. Wg……
Patches that I haven't figured out are 449th Bombardment Wing 93rd Bomb Sqdn (has an indian) and a Pelican with a missile.

Also, in looking at the stamp on the back of some photos I am now learning about the 600th photo squad- all fascinating to me! Dad wasn't a photographer but has a few shots from the 600th and also from a SSGT Ron Smith 7th AF DXI….

I have some photos that are "after hours" that are a hoot-can't figure out who/where...My guess is Kadena....

Jenny Seagroves Dunn

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James R. (Jim) Harris wrote on November 26, 2002

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City and State: WETUMPKA AL

Unit: HQ 5TH AIR FORCE

Service or Relationship: -

Comments: The Enlisted Heritage Hall at Gunter Annex to Maxwell AFB, home of the SNCO Academy, is the only hall dedicated to Air Force enlisted achievements. Exhibits include many firsts for enlisted personnel; gunners, jumpers, engineers, aircraft death (Frank Scott, ref Scott AFB), and many other recognitions. AF Medal of Honor citations, Air Force Cross citations, enlisted pilots, and many celebrities that served as Air Force enlisted personnel. However, there is not one item on in-flight refueling operators of any kind. Do you know of any enlisted personnel that participated in the development and testing of in flight refueling equipment and operations starting in 1946 and continuing to the present? Please contact me so we can honor those who gave the Air Force a great "force multiplier". Who has the original SMSGT Al Evans Award? Fess-up!
Thanks, Jim Harris

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David Easley wrote on September 14, 2002

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City and State: FAIRBANKS AK

Unit: E TROOP 1ST CAV

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: MY GRANDFATHER WAS A CREW MEMBER (BOMBADIER)ON THE B-29 (FUJIGMO)HIS NAME IS CHARLES W. EASLEY. I KNOW HE WAS STATIONED IN KADENA. HE WAS ALSO ON A B-25(RECON VERSION)AS A CAMERA OPERATER/NAVAGATOR IN WW2. DURING WW2 HE WAS IN POE ITALY?

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David Easley wrote on September 14, 2002

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City and State: FAIRBANKS AK

Unit: E TROOP 1ST CAV

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: MY GRANDFATHER WAS A CREW MEMBER (BOMBADIER)ON THE B-29 (FUJIGMO)HIS NAME IS CHARLES W. EASLEY. I KNOW HE WAS STATIONED IN KADENA. HE WAS ALSO ON A B-25(RECON VERSION)AS A CAMERA OPERATER/NAVAGATOR IN WW2. DURING WW2 HE WAS IN POE ITALY?

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Elden C. Denning wrote on December 17, 2001

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City and State: READING MI

Unit: 93RD BOMB SQDN. (1954-1958)

Service or Relationship: -

Comments: Crew Chief, A/C B-47B-II, 51-12221, "C" Flight with Charley Hart, Bob Ellrich, Rocky Roth, Kenny Parsons, and Frenchy Grenier. A/C was Maj. V. L. Pfantz, C/P Capt. Keith Walker, AOB Capt. Bob Reynolds(a Great Crew)

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Alexander Carlson wrote on November 3, 2001

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City and State: CHAPEL HILL NC

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I am looking for info about my grandfather, Albert Carlson, may have been known as "Bertie" was the Flight Engineer on the "Lucky Dog" I was just wondering if anyone knew him or knew anything more about the crash of the plane. Thanks.

Keywords: b-29, lucky dog

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Harold Macking wrote on July 16, 2001

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City and State: ST. PETE FL

Unit: AERO REPAIR -

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: Just trying to see if any of the guys I worked with are still around. I was on duty the night the KC 97 crashed and burnt near the instrument runway. Said he was coming in GCA and hit the security fence.

Keywords: M/Sgt Perrigan, Adam McGuinnes, Roy MacMillion, S/Sgt Elwood Taylor 306th Squadron, Murphy from West Va, Robinson from Tenn.

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Robert Bish wrote on May 14, 2001

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City and State: BLUE BELL PA

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: A brother and sister of Allen Charles Dinger have sent blood samples and filled out the forms that were requested.

I knew Allen as "Bud". I just found two letters that Bud wrote to me when I was 11 years old. The last one is dated four days before his plane went down. That was 50 years ago. He was hoping to get home in June, 1951.

According to the envelope we found, Allen "Bud" Dinger was in the 93rd Bomb Squadron, 19th Bomber Group. He flew out of Kadena AFB in Okinawa. I think he was a tailgunner on a B-29, but that is strictly from memory.

My mother (Allen's sister} died in January, 2000. She would have been so proud to know what is going on with the Korean War Project. She always felt that the servicemen from the Korean War did not receive the thanks or respect that they deserved.
Bud was my uncle, but I was close to him. He was 11 years older than me,and was my first hero.

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Wayne Dinger wrote on April 17, 2001

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City and State: SARASOTA FL

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Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

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Edwin Hopkins wrote on March 27, 2001

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City and State: AL

Unit: 93RD BOMB., 19TH GROUP

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My brother, Robert Q. Hopkins, was a gunner on a B-29 that ditched on Oct. 31, 1952. Only three survivors were found-James E. Knox, Edward. Leemaster, and Charles H. Reece. If you have any information on the incident or if you knew "Bob" please contact me.

Keywords: Robert(Bob) Hopkins,93rd-19th,B-29 gunner, captain Robert. G. Harvey, Kadena AFB 1952

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Jon Lawrence Law wrote on February 6, 2001

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City and State: TIMMONSVILLE SC

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Does anyone know of any type of reunions that may be held in 2001 or 2002 for members of 93rd bomb sqd. 19th bomb group? If any are planned please notify at above email address. thanks Jon Lawrence Law

Keywords: Asa "Tex" Law mia 23jan52

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Hugh Thomson wrote on January 8, 2001

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City and State: HOUSTON TX

Unit: 93RD BOMB SQ.

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My father's oldest brother Hugh Ker Thomson is after whom I am named. I am looking for information on him and his time in the military. My son now bears his name and I would like to tell him more about our namesake someday (my son is 15 months). In many unspoken ways he has shaped my life and my thinking. I believe that he walks with me everyday and sometimes I can feel his presence. I would like to find someone who knew him and can tell me something about him, his life, his death, anything.
thanks,
hugh ker thomson, M.D.

Keywords: THOMSON, HUGH KER AO-1911888 1LT O2
Status=MIA, Unit=93RD BOMB SQ, Incident Date=1/23/52,
Date Repatriated=, Vehicle Type=B-29, Vehicle ID=,
Home State=NY, Home City=BROOKLYN,
Date of Birth=4/10/29, Date of Death=2/28/

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Micheal Smith wrote on October 25, 2000

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City and State: BRIDGEPORT TX

Unit: N/A

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My grandfather's name is William Royal Fisher from New York. My grandmother Told us before she died that he was an Air Force pilot and that he died in a plane crash. She did not give a Date of birth, or a place or date of death for him. He may have been married while he was seeing my grandmother or he may have gotten married after they split up. The story is unknown. If anyone knows William Royal Fisher, or Louise Mae Conley please contact me by any means possiable. We have several Pictures of him and her and even a group pic. of them together with a bunch of friends. Any help to with information will be greatly appreciated. We know the William Royal Fisher from Levittown, NY. has 2 other children and we would like to make contact with them and compare photos if available.
Thank you,
Micheal B. Smith

Keywords: William Royal Fisher from somewhere in New York

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Frank Johnson wrote on September 11, 2000

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City and State: SPRING HILL FL

Unit: 93RDBOMB SQDN,19TH BOMB WG

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: kadena afb-fall,1953 to 1954- wing recalled to arizona.

Keywords: a/c a maj fr fl ; Brownie flt.eng--pilot,bomb. and radar-fr.Texas.

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Frank Johnson wrote on September 11, 2000

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Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

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Frank Johnson wrote on September 9, 2000

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City and State: SPRING HILL FL

Unit: 93RD BOMB SQDN,19TH BOMB WG.

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea

Comments: 93RD BOMB SQDN,19TH BOMB WG.

Keywords: a/cmaj,fl;pilot,radar-texas;flt.eng.-kansas

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Darold Woodcock wrote on September 3, 2000

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City and State: BRIDGETON MO

Unit: 19TH BOMB GRP, 93RD SQDN

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: 19TH BOMB GRP, 93RD SQDN

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Lou Swanson wrote on July 6, 2000

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Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: Looking for guys from the 93rd bomb wing
Castle AFB, California 1952-53.
I was an A/lc working on B-50s at Merced.
I was with the 4115th Org. Maint. Squadron.
M/Sgt. Duff was our Dock Chief.
Like to touch bases with any one that remembers
the days at Castle AFB.
Lou Swanson

Keywords: 93rd bomb wing, Castle AFB

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Jon Lawrence Law wrote on June 22, 2000

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City and State: TIMMONSVILLE SC

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Looking for information regarding my uncle and the men who served with him in Korea.

Keywords: Asa "Tex" Lawrence Law
93 bomb sqdn - 19 bomb group
lost in action 22Jan1952

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