98th Bomb Group, The Pyramidiers
Units
Flying from Yokota from August 5, 1950-June 16, 1952, replaced by the 19th Bomb Wing
343rd Bomb Squadron
344th Bomb Squadron
345th Bomb Squadron
The first B-29s and crews of the 98th BG, detached from the 98th BW in Spokane AFB, Washington, arrived at Yokota AB, Japan on August 5, 1950. Two days later, they flew against marshaling yards at Pyongyang, North Korea. The 98th BG engaged primarily in the interdiction of enemy communications centers but also supported UN ground forces. Interdiction targets included marshaling yards, oil centers, rail facilities, bridges, roads, troop concentrations, airfields, and military installations. Although not formally inactivated until June 1952, group headquarters became an unmanned unit on April 1, 1951, when control of tactical operations passed to the 98th BW.
Stations
Yokota AB, Japan, c. August 5, 1950-June 16, 1952.
343rd Bomb Squadron
344th Bomb Squadron
345th Bomb Squadron
The first B-29s and crews of the 98th BG, detached from the 98th BW in Spokane AFB, Washington, arrived at Yokota AB, Japan on August 5, 1950. Two days later, they flew against marshaling yards at Pyongyang, North Korea. The 98th BG engaged primarily in the interdiction of enemy communications centers but also supported UN ground forces. Interdiction targets included marshaling yards, oil centers, rail facilities, bridges, roads, troop concentrations, airfields, and military installations. Although not formally inactivated until June 1952, group headquarters became an unmanned unit on April 1, 1951, when control of tactical operations passed to the 98th BW.
Stations
Yokota AB, Japan, c. August 5, 1950-June 16, 1952.
Entry: 91695
Subject: HELP
Subject: HELP
Theresa Brantley wrote on August 11, 2015
Email Update Needed
City and State: WALTERBORO SC
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: I'm trying to find any information I can about my Uncle Captain James Huey Parker who was in the 98th bomb wing 345th b squadron. he was stationed at Homestead Fla. The planes crashed while a refueling mission. I'm not sure but thank this was around 1957 since he entered in service in 1945 and served 13 years. I would appreciate any info I can get. Thanks
Keywords: Airforce
Entry: 87233
Subject: GUNNER/PHOTOGRAPHER
Subject: GUNNER/PHOTOGRAPHER
Charles Hermes JR. wrote on September 19, 2013
City and State: SILVERDALE, AUCKLAND
Unit: 91ST RECON SQUADRON
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: I joined the 98th BG, 91st Recon Squadron in Feb 57 at Yokota AFB
and was elected the Daytime Mayor of Fussa. Our missions were
boring for the most part except when we were jumped over Northern
China on a few occasions. Got my Chotto Matte ribbon after 3
weeks in Japan.
Keywords: I was called the "Teen Age Buck Sergeant". Missions over Western
China. "CLOSE CALL" was the bird's name.
Entry: 80243
Subject: THE BELLE OF BIKINI
Subject: THE BELLE OF BIKINI
Kenneth Martin wrote on September 3, 2011
City and State: SPRINGTOWN
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Other
Comments:
Keywords: My father was in alaska in the middle 40's,I have several pics of a B29..#1822 she was called the Belle of Bikini.Futher research tells me she had several aka's,Heavenly Laden,Destination Unknown,on another website it said this bomber is at a Yokota Air base.
I would love to see some new pics if avaiable,I would share my old pics with you also.
Thanks
Kenneth C.Martin
Entry: 70590
Subject: 98TH BOMB GROUP
Subject: 98TH BOMB GROUP
Herbert C. (Herb) Harper wrote on June 17, 2009
DeceasedCity and State: GEORGETOWN TN
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: SORRY B-47 GUYs, I left you out of the previous post.
You certainly are not forgotten AND are very much as important as any other segment of the 98th history. Please accept my apology.
Herb Harper, Historian
Keywords:
Entry: 70588
Subject: 98TH BOMB GROUP OVER NORTH AFRICA
Subject: 98TH BOMB GROUP OVER NORTH AFRICA
Herbert C. (Herb) Harper wrote on June 17, 2009
DeceasedCity and State: GEORGETOWN TN
Unit: 345TH BOMB SQUADRON
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: I know this forum is mainly for the Korean War Era, however the 98th flew B-24 Liberators from Palestine, North Africa and Italy before flying B-29s in Korea.
We welcome ALL former 98thers from 1942 to the present 98th Range Wing and NEW 343rd Bomb Squadron (B-52s)to join our association.
I have just been able to acquire a previously unknown video of the 98th over north Africa. This video features a famous B-24 "THE SANDMAN" amongst others of the 98th. This Video is available from the 98th VETS.ASSOCIATION
Herb Harper WEB www.pyramidiers.com
Keywords: 98th Bomb Group B-24s, B-29s and B-52s.
Entry: 69308
Subject: ROCKY MOUNTAIN RANGER
Subject: ROCKY MOUNTAIN RANGER
Herbert C. (Herb) Harper wrote on February 28, 2009
DeceasedCity and State: GEORGETOWN TN
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: Although I have all 3,965 B-29 S/Ns, I cannot find one with the name of Rocky Mountain Ranger. I do have perhaps 2 to 3 thousand names. Many of the B-29s were RENAMED time after time. I believe the October 1947 issue of POPULAR MECHANICS carried a story about your subject. The magazine may be available out there somewhere.
Herb Harper WEB www.pyramidiers.com
Keywords: B-29s
Entry: 69237
Subject: ROCKY MOUNTAIN RANGER
Subject: ROCKY MOUNTAIN RANGER
Tom Stein wrote on February 22, 2009
City and State: BOISE ID
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: I'm looking for anyone who may have information concerning a joint testing between the USAAF and the US Forest Service in July 1947. Specifically, I'm trying to locate a s/n, unit, crew members, images, etc., of a B-29 named "Rocky Mountain Ranger". The testing involved dropping water filled bombs on forest fires.
Thank you
Sincerely
Tom Stein
Keywords: aircraft
Entry: 69217
Subject: BLACK TUESDAY OVER NAMSI, A TRUE HISTORY OF THE EPIC AIR BATTLE OF THE KOREAN WAR
Subject: BLACK TUESDAY OVER NAMSI, A TRUE HISTORY OF THE EPIC AIR BATTLE OF THE KOREAN WAR
Earl J. (Mac) McGill wrote on February 20, 2009
City and State: TUCSON AZ
Unit: 19BG, 28BS
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: Until this book, very little had been published about B-29 combat operations during the Korean War, and most of what was written was either incomplete or riddled with misconceptions. Having flown 28 combat missions as a B-29 copilot and witnessed the aftermath of the Namsi debacle I was anxious to set the record straight.
In doing so, I spent seven years researching and writing about a battle that lasted fifteen minutes--yet forever changed the way air warfare would be waged.
Black Tuesday Over Namsi, a True History of the Epic Air Battle of the Korean War can be ordered from the publisher, Heritage Books by calling 800-876-6103 or online at heritagebooks.com.
Reviews of Black Tuesday Over Namsi can be accessed through my web site, B-29s in the Korean War. Readers have so far responded that they were surprised and delighted. I hope you will be too and look forward to hearing from you.
Keywords: Black Tuesday. Namsi, B-29, Air Battle
Entry: 68248
Subject: WILLIAM GUZZETTE
Subject: WILLIAM GUZZETTE
Herbert C. (Herb) Harper wrote on December 13, 2008
DeceasedCity and State: GEORGETOWN TN
Unit: 345TH BS, 98TH B.G.
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: Brian:
My records are far from complete. However I do not find anything in my files about William Guzzette.
I have ALL 3,965 B-29 serial numbers and do NOT find one with the last two digits of 50 or 51 that served in the 98th
The only possibilities would be
42-94050, 44-62050, 44-70050, 44-84050 OR 42-94051, 44-62051, 44-70051, 44-84051
Also, I do not find any B-29 in the 98th named Anna Maria.
If I can help more, you may Email me at BOMBGRP98@aol.com
Herb Harper, Historian, 98th Vets. Assoc.
Keywords: Pyramidiers
Entry: 67757
Subject: INFORMATION ON WILLIAM (BILL) GUZZETTA
Subject: INFORMATION ON WILLIAM (BILL) GUZZETTA
Brian Guzzetta wrote on November 7, 2008
City and State: RIVERSIDE CA
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Looking for any information on my father William (Bill) Guzzetta. From
his stories he was a pilot in the 98th with the rank of Captain. He
remember his B-29's tail number being 50 or 51. They named there
planes "Anna Maria". A total of three - two destroyed in action and the
third returned to March Air Field. Any information would be greatly
appreciated.
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Entry: 67220
Subject: HARRY HAYES PILOT
Subject: HARRY HAYES PILOT
Bob McCarthy wrote on September 16, 2008
Email Update Needed
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments:
Keywords:
Entry: 60705
Subject: MISS YANKEE DOODLE 345TH SQ. B-29 #2106
Subject: MISS YANKEE DOODLE 345TH SQ. B-29 #2106
Don Hallock wrote on April 17, 2007
Email Update Needed
City and State: PORT ORCHARD WA
Unit: 98TH BOM GP 345TH BOMB SQ 1951
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: Are there any crew members still around from Capt Charlsons B-29 crew. We named our B-29 "Miss Yankee Doodle"? We flew 40 missions over Korea between May and December of 1951 from Yokota Air Base while serving with the 98th Bomb Group 345th Bomb Sq.
Keywords: Miss Yankee Doodle B-29 #2106
Entry: 52627
Subject: MISSIONS FLOWN
Subject: MISSIONS FLOWN
William G. Manderville wrote on August 14, 2005
Email Update Needed
City and State: DES MOINES WA
Unit: 98TH BG/345TH BS
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran
Comments: Air Craft Comander: 1Lt Hunter
A/C #5357 (Shady Lady)
Keywords: How can I get a record of missions flown in Korea?
Entry: 47402
Subject: LOOKING FOR 44-69685
Subject: LOOKING FOR 44-69685
Herbert C. (Herb) Harper wrote on December 9, 2004
DeceasedCity and State: GEORGETOWN TN
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: My sources list B-29 44-69685 in the 98th as "Miss Behavin" it was reclaimed at Tinker AFB, OK. on 8-8-54. I'm sure there are PICs of it in some of our association members files.
Herb Harper, Former Historian 98th Vets. Assoc.
Keywords:
Entry: 47393
Subject: LOOKING FOR 44-69685
Subject: LOOKING FOR 44-69685
Jose Cordero wrote on December 9, 2004
City and State: BANGOR ME
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: I'm looking for my grandfather's b-29 serial 44-69685 that was assigned to the 98th BG in Korean War. He served in WWII with the plane in the 19th BG on Guam. Any information would be helpful. I'm trying to track his aircraft. Thank you!!
Keywords: my grandfather's b-29 serial 44-69685
Entry: 44353
Subject: LOOKING FOR MCCAUGHY (MCKOGIE?)
Subject: LOOKING FOR MCCAUGHY (MCKOGIE?)
Pamela Mrenak wrote on July 9, 2004
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: Looking for a person name McCaughy or McKogie. Not to sure on spelling. He is from San Francisco and worked on the newspaper before his military service. I believe he has a son named Bobby. Someone who knew him then would like to make contact.
Keywords: 98th Group - Yokota Japan, 1951-1952
Entry: 42562
Subject: 98TH BOMB GROUP
Subject: 98TH BOMB GROUP
Herbert C. (Herb) Harper wrote on April 24, 2004
DeceasedCity and State: GEORGETOWN TN
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea
Comments: the note under the heading states the 98th Bomb Group was replaced by the 19th Bomb Wing. I think this is a TYPO and should be the 98th Bomb Wing
Herb Harper
Keywords:
Entry: 32284
Subject:
Subject: