Entry: 86931
Subject: LOOKING FOR INFO ON 97TH BOMB GRP.,341ST BOMB SQUAD
Subject: LOOKING FOR INFO ON 97TH BOMB GRP.,341ST BOMB SQUAD
Suzanne Pacini wrote on August 6, 2013
City and State: GREAT FALLS MT
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I would love to fill in some missing information on my father: Harold Arthur (Art)
Olson, who was an airplane mechanic for the B-17's for the 341st Bomb Group,
97th Bomb Squad. He enlisted in Havre, Montana in 1942. I know he was in
Polebridge, UK with the 8th Army Air Force and later the 15th Army Air Force, but
after that I have very little. I would love to know about flight crew members, his
buddies, missions/campaigns, photos, how the mechanics were transported to
the missions, members who may still be alive, and ANYTHING I can possibly
learn. I would truly appreciate any info.
Keywords: Airplane Mechanic on B-17's: The Big Sloop and the Stop and Stare in the 15th
Army Air Force.
Entry: 84737
Subject: LOOKING FOR MY FATHER
Subject: LOOKING FOR MY FATHER
Kelly Michele Rogers wrote on November 18, 2012
City and State: KYLE TX
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: I am looking for my father, I don't know to much
other then what little my Aunt could tell me. his
name is Kelly or Kelley Williams station for sure in
1960-1961 in salina Kansas AFB when he met my mother
she was working in the commissary at the time. Her
first name is Phyllis. He was aware of the pregnancy.
Please if anyone can help with what little info i
have ANY FRIENDS,OR FAMILY members that may at least
remember his name/ him please contact me
, Im just looking for
information any sibling etc. not wanting to hurt
anyone in my journey to find my relatives
Keywords:
Entry: 79770
Subject: B-50 CREW INFORMATION
Subject: B-50 CREW INFORMATION
Greg Renaud wrote on July 27, 2011
City and State: TN
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My father, Ronald J. Renaud, served as radio operator on the B-50 "City of Independence." I would be honored to contact anyone who knew him during his service in the early 1950s.
Thank you
Keywords: B-50,City of Independence
Entry: 76294
Subject: LOOKING FOR FRANK MCGUIRE, LAKENHEATH 1952
Subject: LOOKING FOR FRANK MCGUIRE, LAKENHEATH 1952
Jayne Wynne wrote on September 29, 2010
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City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I am looking for my grandad Frank Mcguire/Maguire who was assigned to
Lakenheath for a few months approx April 1952. I think he was a co pilot
in his early 20's. If anyone has any further info as to which base he was
from in the US or perhaps where he was moved to after Lakenheath. Many
Thanks
Keywords:
Entry: 74534
Subject: B29
Subject: B29
Robert Foster SR. wrote on April 30, 2010
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City and State: DESOTO TX
Unit: 97TH BG 414TH BS
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments:
Keywords: seatrrching for whereabouts of crew i flew with foggia,Italy
Entry: 73616
Subject: LOOKING FOR AIRMEN TRAINED AT CHANUTE, STATIONED IN SCHILLING AFB, KANSAS
Subject: LOOKING FOR AIRMEN TRAINED AT CHANUTE, STATIONED IN SCHILLING AFB, KANSAS
Edward Maher wrote on February 18, 2010
City and State: INDIO CA
Unit: 310 FMS
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: Looking for anyone that served at Schilling AFB in Salina, Kansas from 1960 to 1965. I'm looking for anyone that worked with me on the bombers and refueling planes. I was an A1C and worked out of the 310th FMS building just up the street from hanger 959 or what was commonly called Big Bertha. Also, anyone that remembers the B-47 that was riddled with impellers from an adjacent engine that released fuel and was stopped by Airman Orlando. Basically, I am interested in anything related to that base that would bring back some memories that that time.
Thanks to anyone that comes up with something.
Keywords: Missle/Aircraft Electrician Salina, Kansas B-47 KC135 KC-97 97th 301 485 bomb wing building 959 Airman Orlando
Entry: 72038
Subject: BORN IN 1956 AT WIMPOLE PARK AFB
Subject: BORN IN 1956 AT WIMPOLE PARK AFB
James Marion JR. wrote on October 22, 2009
City and State: COTTONWOOD AZ
Unit: N/A
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments:
Keywords: I understand that Patrick Honey has photos available of the hospital, etc..very interested, also I misplaced my birth certificate from there...anyone know how I can get a replacement? My father was there in the mid 50's , I believe in supply? His name was James Arthur Marion Sr. , did anyone remember him from there or anywhere else? Trying to catch up, thx so much...in advance sinc Jim Jr.
Entry: 71587
Subject: TRYING TO FIND INFO ON MY FATHER
Subject: TRYING TO FIND INFO ON MY FATHER
Chuck Bartron wrote on September 12, 2009
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I am trying to find a bit more info about my father Robert S Bartron. I have a zippo lighter with 340th Bomb Squadron and underneath it 97th Bomb Wing.
Any information would be gratefully received.
Keywords: Bob Bartron
Entry: 71198
Subject: LOOKING FOR JOHN A. HARDEY
Subject: LOOKING FOR JOHN A. HARDEY
Gordon Halley wrote on August 7, 2009
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City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Other
Comments: John, I read your comments and am interested in talking with you. You can see my comments on this website, was at Biggs field a little before you, but was discharded in March '49. We may have crossed paths on the England assignment - went over there in October '48 for five months, at Waddington.
Give me a holler if you see thiw.
Gordon.
Keywords:
Entry: 70654
Subject: LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO KNEW MY FATHER WILLIAM E. HAYES SERVED IN KOREA 1950,1951 SHELLED IN A BUNKER
Subject: LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO KNEW MY FATHER WILLIAM E. HAYES SERVED IN KOREA 1950,1951 SHELLED IN A BUNKER
Belinda Hayes wrote on June 21, 2009
City and State: KILLEN AL
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Army Veteran
Comments: out of fort Rucker, Alabama
Keywords: erc-arty/47 division
Entry: 69396
Subject: 97TH BOMB GROUP
Subject: 97TH BOMB GROUP
Gordon Halley wrote on March 7, 2009
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City and State: LOS OSOS CA
Unit: 342 SQ, 97 GP. HEAVY
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: Assigned 97th in June 1946, Salina KS, To B-29 Electrical School Chanute Field IL Nov. '46, Completed Mar. '47.
Group went to Eielson AFB Alaska Nov. '47 and back to Salina Mar. '48.
Moved to Biggs, El Paso TX summer of '48,
TDY to England Oct. '48 and home to Biggs Feb. '49. Discharged Mar. '49.
Would appreciate any info regarding anyone who served in the group during this time. I particularly wish to know the whereabouts of Bob Lineweber; have not been able to contact him since discharge!
Gordon.
Keywords: Gordy/Gordo
342 Sq, 97 Bomb Gp.
Friends: Roger Weymans,
Bob Lineweber, Les Temple
B-29 521843
Entry: 67270
Subject: MY DAD SSGT WILLIAM (BILL) E. COX
Subject: MY DAD SSGT WILLIAM (BILL) E. COX
Barbara Cox wrote on September 20, 2008
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I have photos including other guys during his AF service. would like to identify men, and put my dad's history together.
could use help.
Keywords: I first posted at the 730th Bombardment Squadron (L) section.
(please read my entry there for info on years, etc)
subsequently also found written on his records the 342nd Bomb Sq, Med. and
the 97th Bomb Wing, med.
Entry: 65178
Subject: USAF HOSPITAL
Subject: USAF HOSPITAL
David Steckler wrote on April 10, 2008
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I was born at the Wimpole Park AF Hospital on Jan. 23, 1956. My father was Captain (Dr.) Stanley Steckler, a surgeon, and my mother is Thelma (Teddie) Steckler. My father was assigned to the base in 1954 and discharged in 1957.
Keywords:
Entry: 64851
Subject: USAF HOSPITAL - WIMPOLE PARK - UK
Subject: USAF HOSPITAL - WIMPOLE PARK - UK
Patrick Honey SR. wrote on March 22, 2008
City and State: STOKE ON TRENT. ST
Unit: EX RAF AIRFIELD CONSTRUCTION BRANCH UK
Service or Relationship: Other
Comments: INFORMATION for all ex USAF Personnel and Families who have a connection with the WW2 163rd USAF Hospital at WIMPOLE PARK, Arrington, Cambridgeshire UK - changed in 1951 to the 7510 USAF Hospital.
I was RAF NCO i/c the Plant that demolished the old Hospital in 1960 and if you see my website: www.rafacb.org / Gallery / Wimpole Park there are many photographs on the site of buildings / map etc when in use / the demolition / and how it is today which will interest you.
I also run 2 other ex RAF websites: www.nsrafa.org and www.rafhednesford.org. Enjoy.
Good luck to all across the Pond !!
Pat Honey.
Keywords: The RAF Airfield Construction Branch was the equivalent of the US Seebees.
Entry: 64216
Subject: DOES ANYONE REMEMBER
Subject: DOES ANYONE REMEMBER
Heather Hunter wrote on February 8, 2008
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City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: i was born at wimpole park 1953
(british)
my father was black american stationed there
any information of this time and place would be
so appreciated
Keywords: personal friend
Entry: 64215
Subject: DOES ANYONE REMEMBER
Subject: DOES ANYONE REMEMBER
Heather Hunter wrote on February 8, 2008
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City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: i was born at wimpole park 1953
(british)
my father was black american stationed there
any information of this time and place would be
so appreciated
Keywords: personal friend
Entry: 62321
Subject: 97TH AIR REFUELING SQUADRON 1952-1953
Subject: 97TH AIR REFUELING SQUADRON 1952-1953
Charles Bryant wrote on September 17, 2007
City and State: PANAMA CITY FL
Unit: 97TH AIR REFUELING SQUADRON, BIGGS AFB, TX
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: I cannot find any information anywhere about this historic flight that I flew with in a KB-29P, refueling the F-84 aircraft. Can anyone help in finding a person of the squadron at that time. I also flew a KB-29 of the 506th Air Refueling Squadron at Dow AFB, Bangor Maine on FP-2 with F-84F single engine jets in a mass flight crossing of the Atlantic. I would like information or contact with anyone who participated or knew of these two historic flights. THANKS..
Keywords: Fox-Peter 1, the first mass single engine jet crossing of the Pacific Ocean
Entry: 58161
Subject: 340TH BOMB SQUADRON
Subject: 340TH BOMB SQUADRON
Robert White wrote on July 20, 2006
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City and State: SOUTHGATE MI
Unit: 340TH BOMB SQUADRON, 97TH BOMB WING
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: I WAS STATIONED AT BIGGS AIR FORCE BASE FROM EARLY 1950 TO NOV. 1952. I WAS A RADIO OPERATOR ON A DESIGNATED A-BOMB CREW. AIRCRAFT COMMANDER: MAJ. WALTER M. CECIL. I WAS STATIONED AT SCULTHORPE AND LAKENHEATH DURING OUR TWO TOURS TO ENGLAND, 1950 TO 1952.WE FLEW 18 HOUR MISSIONS, UNDER SIMULATED WARTIME CONDITIONS (MEANING WE HAD TO SURVIVE ON PARTS CARRIED FROM EL PASO). WE FLEW THE IRON CURTAIN PERIMETER FROM NORWAY TO GIBRALTER, REFUELED IN AIR, AND RETURNED TO ENGLAND. I HAD A LOT OF RADIO AND RADAR JAMMING EQUIPMENT IN THE RADIO COMPARTMENT AND MY JOB WAS TO JAM THE HELL OUT OF SIGNALS RECEIVED FROM THE OTHER SIDE OF THE CURTAIN. WE LOST MEN AND AIRCRAFT (AS I REMEMBER, 37 MEN AND 7 AIRPLANES) BETWEEN 1950 AND 1952 AND WE WEREN'T EVEN FIGHTING ANYBODY. IT WAS GREAT DUTY AND PROVIDED A LIFETIME OF MEMORIES.
Keywords: OUR CREW CHIEF WAS JIM 'RED' CHAPMAN WHO NOW LIVES IN NORTHERN MICHIGAN AND FLORIDA.
Entry: 56120
Subject: 342ND BOMB SQ.
Subject: 342ND BOMB SQ.
Nunzio Pellettieri wrote on March 5, 2006
City and State:
Unit: 97TH BOMB WING
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments:
Keywords: served with 342nd bomb sq. in B-29s, B-50'S left USAF after 5 years in Sept 1952, Went to Tulsa U, and Loyola of LA flight testing with Douglas El Segundo, for USN, and NAA /Rockwell at Edwards AFB. Retired at Rockwell in 1992, live in Leisure World Estates, CA
Went to several reunions but I quess the people I know are either dead or not locatable. Had a good comraderie especially with Jim Haggerty, Henderson and Rose...
Entry: 55199
Subject: B-50,S OF THE 97TH BOMB WING IN ENGLAND.
Subject: B-50,S OF THE 97TH BOMB WING IN ENGLAND.
Robbie Robinson SR. wrote on January 16, 2006
City and State: LISKEARD
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: Sir,
I am resaerching photos and information concerning the 97th Bomb Wing deployment to Lakenheath and Mildenhall during March to May 1952.
The information is required for a book about B-29/B-50 deployments to the U.K, 1947-1953.
When the 97th visited the U.K in 1952,the B-50's were carrying tailcode " Triangle O ".
To my Knowledge this was the only time that the Unit carried tail codes during its three visits.
The three squadrons carried colours and some were noted with names.
340th-Red, 48-067 " City of San Fernando ", 48-087,
" City of Chattanooga ".
341st-blue. 49-261 " City of Elwood ".
342nd-yellow, 48-101 " City of Detroit "
Wing and squadron insignia was carried along with the 8th AF insignia.
I will be extremely grateful for any photos to borrow and any information concerning the training and exercise missions.
Sincerely,
R.Robinson.
Keywords: 97th BW B-50,s to England 1952.
Entry: 54515
Subject: BIGGS AFB 1952-1952
Subject: BIGGS AFB 1952-1952
Dawn Smith wrote on December 6, 2005
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Trying to find some information or anyone who was stationed at Biggs AFB in El Paso the year of 1952-1953 who may have seen or heard about a B-29 or possibly a B-50 that crashed and burned on landing on the North/South runway, tail over the 97th Air refueling flightline. Any information on the exact plane or dates would be greatly appreciated.
daikara@yahoo.com
Keywords: 1953 biggs afb el paso texas 97th air refueling
Entry: 52457
Subject: 340TH BOMB SQUADRON,1950,51,52
Subject: 340TH BOMB SQUADRON,1950,51,52
Robert Ogden wrote on August 5, 2005
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City and State: SUNNYVALE CA
Unit: 340TH BOMB SQUADRON
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: WOULD ENJOY HEARING FROM ANYONE WHO SERVED IN THE 340TH DURING THE PERIOD FEB 1950 THRU NOV 1952 AT BIGGS AFB IN EL PASO,TEXAS.
I JOINED THE 340TH IN FEB 1950,COMING FROM A and E SCHOOL AT CHANUTE AFB IN ILLINOIS.ASSIGNED AS A MECHANIC ON THE GROUND CREW OF A B29.SOON REPLACED BY B50S.
DEPLOYED TO SCULTHORPE AIR BASE IN ENGLAND IN JULY,1950 THRU FEB 1951.ALSO,2ND DEPLOYMENT TO LAKENHEATH IN 1952 FOR THREE MONTHS.BECAME CREW CHIEF IN 1952.DISCHARGED NOV,1952 AT BIGGS.
MANY GREAT EXPERIENCES DURING THIS TIME.
Keywords:
Entry: 51843
Subject: 97TH MAINT SHEET METAL SHOP
Subject: 97TH MAINT SHEET METAL SHOP
Tony Bruno wrote on July 4, 2005
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City and State:
Unit: 97TH BOMB GRP
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments:
Keywords: Worked in Sheet Metal shop from March 51 to Nov. 51. My Nco was Sgt. Rozinki.
Entry: 51684
Subject: THOMAS L. TROSHYNSKI
Subject: THOMAS L. TROSHYNSKI
Rex Taylor wrote on June 25, 2005
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City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I am interested in any information relating to a SrA Thomas L Troshynski, who died in an aircraft ground accident at Biggs AFB, TX on 19 Dec 1951. I am interested in details of the accident and other crew member names.
Thanks in advance.
Keywords: 342nd 97 BG
Entry: 49572
Subject:
Subject:
Mark Trotter wrote on March 15, 2005
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I am looking for information about my father. He retired as M/Sgt Eullen Trotter from Dow AFB in Feb, 1962. But, he often told me about his time with the 97th Bomb Group. I know he was with them when I was born in June, 1952 at Fort Bliss. I'm not sure when he arrived at Biggs but we moved to Kelly at the end of 1952. My father was a flight engineer on the B-50 at the time.
I'm not looking for anything specific or even necessarily about my Dad. Just knowing things like where he was at in England, how long he was gone, and what Biggs was like would be interesting.
If any of you did know him, he died on Dec 27, 1987 after a heart bypass. He was a good Dad.
Keywords:
Entry: 48451
Subject: LOOKING
Subject: LOOKING
Christine Finch wrote on January 28, 2005
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City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: WE are looking for a Hugh Mackenzie/mackensie/Mcenzie who was billetered in, mexbrough South Yorkshire England,at the later part of the war.Sorry squad not known but know you were friends with my late grandparents who were called John Robert and Mary Ellen Hall.You and three other of your friends went out with my granddad,HEARD Lots of things about you.All nice things If anyoune knows Hugh and his where abouts please contct me. Thank You Christine Finch
Keywords: Hall Family
Entry: 48220
Subject: LOOKING FOR MEMBERS OF LAKENHEATH DETACHMENT
Subject: LOOKING FOR MEMBERS OF LAKENHEATH DETACHMENT
John Gilboy wrote on January 17, 2005
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City and State: WINSLOW IN
Unit: 341ST. SQUADRON
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: stationed at biggs in may 1951-dec 1951
transfer to u.k. detached to langham norfolk.
friends jerry myers, ivan bonderman
Keywords: nickname-bloke
friends earl gilson, crew chief
Entry: 46953
Subject: LOOKING FOR OLD FRIENDS
Subject: LOOKING FOR OLD FRIENDS
Arthur Osborne wrote on November 18, 2004
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City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: Came down to El Paso with the 97th Maint Sqdn (under Capt Loyd)from Salina, Kansas June'48. Worked in Metal shop then transferred to 342nd Bomb Sqdn(under Maj Beard)as Mechanic on a/c 4486439 a/c Lt.Colliday, Discharged June'50 4 days B4 Pres Truman froze discharges. looking for anyone who remembers those days. Especially Albert Younk from Stergeon Bay,WI
Keywords:
Entry: 46853
Subject: LOOKING FOR CLIFF HUBBARD
Subject: LOOKING FOR CLIFF HUBBARD
Harvey Longlois wrote on November 14, 2004
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City and State: MESA AZ
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: Cliff came over with a reserve unit out of California, With a friend named Bill ?At that time I think his home was Long Beach..
Keywords: nickname..Rocky
Entry: 40515
Subject: 97TH/341ST BS, KOREANWAR ERA
Subject: 97TH/341ST BS, KOREANWAR ERA
Don Honea wrote on February 3, 2004
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City and State: BRENTWOOD CA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: I joined 341st at Biggs Field about April 1949 as an aircraft electrician. CO then was LC Umfeld. Senior NCOs remembered were M/Sgt Sawyer, Line Chief, TSgts Harold Lindstrom, electrician, Sera Pererra, Instrument technician. Crew Chiefs Rehorst and Gilson. From ordnance shop, Newt(Chief)Lamar. I made the deployment to UK in 1950 with B-50s. Some maintenance types were detached from the squadron to make up 3364th Tech Support Group. I was with this group and a portion of us were left at Sculthorpe while the 341st went on down to Valley, Wales and later to Bassingbourn. It was at Bassingbourn that the B-50 was lost. Of casual interest - somehow the Enola Gay showed up on the ramp there at Biggs and the 341st hosted her. I think she was enroute to Wright-Patterson for the museum and had a maintenance problem. I was discharged from the the Airforce in Nov.,1951. I got a couple of years of college under my belt and then became a Naval Aviator flying seaplanes and later P3 Orions. During Viet Nam action, I would occasionally cross paths with B-52s going in or returning from missions over Nam. Possibly 97th units flying B-52s? I would be interested in chatting with any one from the squadron during that period.
Keywords:
Entry: 29442
Subject: 97TH BOMB GROUP 341 EQDN
Subject: 97TH BOMB GROUP 341 EQDN
John A. Hardey wrote on November 11, 2002
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City and State: MAGNOLIA TX
Unit: 341ST BOMB SQUADRON
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: I was assigned to the 97 Bomb Group Sept. 47 out of A and E training school at Biloxie, Ms. I was
discharged Sept 51. Nov. 48 97th was sent to UK
for three month stay. Converted to B-50's first
of year 1950. Returned to UK after Korean War started. 97th took full compliment of A-Bombs to UK for defense of Europe in case of hostilities
outbreak that area. Lost "City of El Paso" due to take off crash. Plane hit group of trees near
end of runway. Two years ago I found a model of the City of El Paso in a model shop in Houston.
Nose art picture matched picture of actual plane
I still have. Also have picture of B-29 Happy Warrior.
Have not been able to locate any served with.
Keywords: B-29 Nose Art "Happy Warrior"
B-50 Nose Art "City of El Paso"
Entry: 20904
Subject: LOOKING FOR MEMBERS OF 97A AND E
Subject: LOOKING FOR MEMBERS OF 97A AND E