98th Bombardment Wing (M)

98th Bomb Wing, The Pyramidiers

This section sponsored by Herb Harper - RIP

Units

98th Bombardment Group (preceeded Wing not operational after 4/51)

343rd Bomb Squadron
344th Bomb Squadron
345th Bomb Squadron

On April 1, 1951, the 98th BW deployed "on paper" without personnel or equipment to Yokota AFB, Japan, where it assumed the tactical role of the 98th BG. Interdiction of enemy communications, support of UN ground forces, and propaganda leaflet drops constituted the B-29 wing's missions. In January 1952, to avoid daylight interception by enemy fighters, the 98th BW began to fly night missions almost exclusively. In the spring, its B-29s attacked railway installations and airfields then in the summer industrial targets. The wing's last bombing mission, flown on July 25, 1953, was followed on the last day of the war with a propaganda leaflet drop.

Stations

Yokota AB, Japan, April 1, 1951-.

Decorations

Distinguished Unit Citation for actions December 1, 1952-April 30, 1953.
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation for the period April 1, 1951-July 27, 1953.

Air Force BBS

Legacy Messages - 1995-1999

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Charles Chalgian wrote on November 10, 2022

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City and State: NEW BALTIMORE MI

Unit: 343BOMB SQUAD, 98BOMB WING

Service or Relationship: USAF

Comments: Whatever information is available now that I have learned hi records were lost in a fire.

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George Bryant SR wrote on August 13, 2018

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City and State: BAYTOWN TX

Unit: 98TH BM

Service or Relationship: Air Force

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Tyler Potter wrote on September 28, 2016

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City and State: LYNCHBURG VA

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I am looking for anyone with knowledge of my dad, Bob Potter, who was a right side gunner on a B-29 flying out of Yakota around 1952. He flew 29 missions before rotating home. I'm trying to get more information about the aircraft he served on and the crew. Some of the last names of crew members I can remember are Candiotto, Flint and Walters.

Keywords: Flint, Candiotto, Walters

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Dan King wrote on August 29, 2016

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Unit: 307TH BOMB GROUP, 371ST BOMB SQUADRAON - OKINAWA

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Greetings from Texas. I am the son of the late Marvin E. King who was a right gunner on Captain Jim Chenault's B-29, 371st BS, 307th BG.

On April 12, 1951, they were flying behind the 98th BG on their way to the bridges over the Yalu at Sinuiji & Antung. (98th, 307th and 19th in that order headed to the target.)

Does anyone in the 98th have any details or memories of that mission twould share with me? I am writing a book based on Dad's memoirs and records. Please help.

Dad (Marvin King) was captured that day along with 6 of his crewmates: Dan Oldewage, Hank Metz, Leonard Moree Jr., Bill Hannemann, Joe Hearn and George Knego.

Thank you!!

Keywords: Kadena, 307th, B-29, Korea, POW

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Charles Gallant III wrote on April 8, 2016

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City and State: MINT HILL NC

Unit: 98TH BW/345TH BS

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My father, Charles W. Gallant, Jr. was a B-29 pilot with
the 98th B.W./245th B.S., stationed in a Japanese Island
in 1952. Did 10 missions, bailed out once. Had more
pilots than planes, his crew was broken up when they got
there. Flew 2 pilots and 1 co-pilot per mission. One was
PIC on the way out, the other was PIC on the return. I
would welcome information from anyone who knew him. The
nose art of his plane (not sure whether it was the one
that went down) had tail number 462237 (on a carved scale
model that he had made of it). Nose art featured a
beautiful girl in a red corset that was precariously
about to fall off of her. The caption on the nose art was
Tondemonai, which he told me was Japanese for It'll
never happen. I have photos of the plane. Unpainted top,
black underneath: by then strategic bombing was only done
at night. He told me he was never attacked by a fighter,
but he saw a dogfight between 86's and Migs once.
Although designed as a high altitude bomber, my
recollection from him is they flew low enough that flak
was an issue.

Keywords: Frank Zatano
462237
Tondemonai

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Jeremy Ryan wrote on August 27, 2014

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City and State: PITTSBORO NC

Unit: 98TH BOMB GROUP

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My father, Harold Gene Ryan, TSGT USAF Ret. passed away 23Aug2014 in his sleep. He served as the tail gunner on the B-29 Tailwind (1721) from 1950-51. My father spoke very little of his experiences in Korea, but he did love serving as a member of a bomber aircrew. Among his photos are the nose art of every bomber in the group, as well as some strike photos. His memorial will be next week in DeFuniak Springs, Fla. It is my intention to scan and digitize all of those photos and donate them to The Korean War Project. If anyone who view this post flew with my dad I would love to hear any stories you may have.

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Susan Lacroix wrote on September 9, 2013

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City and State: KINGSTON NH

Unit: 98TH BOMB WING KOREA

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: It is with regret that I post the passing of my father, George
V. Lacroix, Jr. (SSGT USAF, Korea 1951-1954), born 25-Mar-31,
taps 30-Aug-13, New Hampshire. He so enjoyed sharing stories of
his service adventures and he really enjoyed going to a recent
98th Bomb Wing reunion. Thank you to all who served with my dad
and to all who have and continue to serve our country in the
United States Armed Forces.

Respectfully,
Susan M. Lacroix
Kingston, NH

Keywords: Lacroix, 98th Bomb Wing, USAF, B29

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Bruno Crosby wrote on January 8, 2013

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City and State: PARIS

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My father recently deceased was an ECM officer on
B-29sholding the rank of Lieutenant in the 98th bomb
wing based in Yakota. Did anyone fly with him.

thank you
His son
Bruno Crosby

Keywords: Circle H B-29

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Kerry Urcuyo wrote on August 1, 2011

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Unit:

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I am searching for someone that knew my grandfather
during WW2. He was a 1st Lt. Navigator/Bombadier in the
98th Bombardment group. I have a picture of him with
his plane and his name in the front nose spot. On the
side of the plane are the numbers B-207 on the front is
2207 and the tail number is 462 207 H. I think it was a
B-29. He passed away many years ago but I have recently
been given a large file of old records from his time in
the military. He never spoke of his time overseas but I
have found that he was presented an Air Medal and I
wondered if there was anyone that may have information
on or know where information could be found on why he
received this medal. Any guidance would be greatly
appreciated. We are trying to piece together his
military career. If there is any further info that
would help, please let me know. I would really like to
be able to follow the campaign history of the 98th to
be able to understand better his personal role in the
war. Thank you in advance for your time and for your
service to our country.

Kerry

Keywords: force for freedom, 98th bombardment group, Navigator, Ray
Seidl, 

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Robert Tudor wrote on October 31, 2010

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Unit:

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: SFC Robert B. Tudor was a Hydraulic Mechanic on the B-29 with the 98th Group, 598th Wing, stationed @ Yokata AFB, Japan. Anyone who knew or was accqainted with him, would love to hear from you.

Keywords: SFC Robert B. Tudor 9th Group, 598th Wing.

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Kenneth (Ken) Laninga wrote on August 5, 2008

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City and State: HAMILTON MI

Unit: 345TH BS 98TH BOMB WING

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments:

Keywords: Sgt Hicks served two terms at Yokota AFB Japan, the last one just after the truce was effected. He was an ECM operator. If anyone knows of his whereabouts or anything about him, please contact me. Thank You!

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Denny Pitts wrote on February 6, 2007

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City and State: VENICE FL

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: 29 COMBAT MISSIONS IN 1952 and 1953 OUT OF YOKATA

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Morgan Earnest wrote on May 27, 2006

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Unit:

Service or Relationship: Other

Comments: Hiya, did anyone know Humbert Lopes? Hes my grandfather in the 98th who was a 3rd man in WWII and Korea. -MG

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John Golka SR. wrote on October 20, 2005

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City and State: ZEPHYRHILLS FL

Unit: 98TH A-E SQDN

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: Seeking info on 98 th after movr to Lincoln AFB NE, in 1954 or 55

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Herbert C. (Herb) Harper wrote on October 16, 2005

Deceased

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City and State: GEORGETOWN TN

Unit: 98TH BOMB GROUP/ WING

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: I am PAST Historian of the 98th Bomb Group/ Wing Veterans Association.. I do not find Jack Elliott's name in my files. However I DO find Gerdes and Leitheiser (Including photos) They were the pilot and Co-pilot of the aircraft that crashed killing Colonel Karns. I have ordered the accident report which should list all crew members aboard at the time. Hope to have the report within two weeks.

A.B. Gerdes was listed in our 2000 membership roster, however our 2005 roster does NOT list him.

If you will Email me at BOMBGRP98H@aol.com I will TRY to answer any questions.

Herb Harper

Keywords: 98th bomb Group/ Wing Vets Assoc

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Nancy-Linn Nellis wrote on October 11, 2005

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City and State: SEARSPORT ME

Unit: 98TH (I THINK)

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: "Jack " aka Herb flew as a B 24 pilot in WW11 - and a P 51 in
Korea - he was, to my knowledge with the 98th Bomb Group -
with Bill Leitheiser and Rip Girdes.


Thanks - all of you - I know in my heart that I'll learn from you!


Seeking any info on both Bill and Rip - - I hopethey aren't
deceased, feel they are, but I need to know. "Jack", my
husband, while alive is now in a different world and as I'm
cleaning out things - I'm finding questions that need
answering.

Keywords: Rip Girdes, Bill Leitheiser

98th Bomb Group
B-24 pilot - WW 11

P 51 -Korea

Distinguished Flying Cross

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Shannon Bankhead wrote on August 1, 2005

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City and State: SYRACUSE UT

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Interested Person

Comments:

Keywords: I am looking for anyone that knew Major Dewey L Chapman he was MIA/KIA on May 7 1951. He was the pilot of that aircraft when they were hit by AAA fire and went down I know four parachutes got out one of which was Col. Vance Black who died in a death camp. The other three survived one of which has since passed on I believe. Anyone who knew him or can tell me any personal info. regarding him. Questions I need answered are:
Did he leave a wife behind?
If so was she expecting a baby?
When did he ship out?
Was he originally from California?
Thank you in advance for your help.

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Jerry Mayo wrote on July 11, 2005

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City and State:

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran

Comments: Looing for information for a friend of mine
He was with the 343 Bomb Wing
98th Bomb Sq. 1952-1953......Yakota Japan
A/C Commander was Roach
Name of aircraft Sicum
His name is Pat Escamilla
You can E Mail me and I will get the information to him
If anyone has a 98th Bomb Sq. patch would like a scanned copy...
Thanks.

Keywords: Aircraft name.....Sicum

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Erin Barnhart wrote on July 2, 2005

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City and State: FORT POLK LA

Unit: 509TH AIRBORNE INFANTRY

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I am searching for any information on my grandfather, Nelson Endicott. He was a tailgunner in Korea. I have several letters he sent to his wife, Doris, while they were in the Korean war around 1951. He came home an alcoholic and they divorced when my mother was thirteen, and he died a year before I was born. He spoke of the Miss Spokane in his letters... if anyone was on that crew, I would love to hear from you. He died a year after I was born and my mother had very little contact with him due to his destructive behavior. My husband is a war vet, and I understand how destructive it can be to one's mind. I would like to know the man he was before all of the terrible things happened. Any information on medals or awards he received, or even a picture of the crew would be much appreciated.

Keywords: Nelson Endicott, 98 BG - 344 BS, Miss Spokane, Miss Minooky, 44-27332

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Herbert C. (Herb) Harper wrote on April 26, 2005

Deceased

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City and State: GEORGETOWN TN

Unit: 345TH BOMB SQ. (B-29S)

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: The 2005 98th Bomb Group / Wing Veterans Association Reunion plans are now complete.

See details on our WEB Site "REUNION" page www.pyramidiers.com.

We welcome all former AND present members of the 98th Group, Wing and subordinate units. This includes Civilians assigned to the present active duty 98th Range Wing.

We also welcome all relatives and "seriously intrested" individuals as "ASSOCIATE" members

Any questions? I will try to answer

Herb Harper

Keywords: PYRAMIDIERS URL: www.pyramidiers.com

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Brian Daigle wrote on December 22, 2004

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City and State:

Unit: 343RD BOMB SQUADRON 98TH BOMB WING

Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran

Comments: My Father Ed Daigle (real name Emile Edgar Daigle )was stationed in Yokota during the Korean War ..Only now is he talking about some of the things he saw and the guys he flew with and how he would like to find out what happened to the crew he flew with...If you have any information at all please email it would mean alot. Thanks Brian Daigle (son)

Keywords: Stationed at Yokota

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Douglas Johnsen wrote on December 4, 2004

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City and State: BENSON AZ

Unit: 98TH BG -345TH BOMB SQ

Service or Relationship: -

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Richard D. Swett wrote on August 27, 2004

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City and State: PORTLAND ME

Unit: 98TH BOMB WING

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: Has there ever been a reunion?

Keywords: B-29 crew member, Radio Operator and ECM Operator

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John Rees wrote on June 1, 2004

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City and State: OKOBOJI IA

Unit: 345TH SQDN 98 BOMB WG KOREA

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

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Kenneth (Ken) Laninga wrote on April 9, 2004

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City and State: HAMILTON MI

Unit: 345TH BOMB SQDN. 98TH B.W.

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: The 2004 reunion of the 98th Bomb Group/Wing will be held in Washington D.C. From 7 Sept to 11 Sept.
Please contact me for details. Ken Laninga secy-treas of the 98th veterans assn. kglan@juno,com

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Herbert C. (Herb) Harper wrote on April 9, 2004

Deceased

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City and State: GEORGETOWN TN

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea

Comments: The 98th Bomb Group / Wing Veterans Association wecomes all 98thers as regular members and relatives as associate members. Associate members have all the rights and previleges as regulars except voting on business matters.

We have more than 1,400 active members from 1942 to the present 98th Range Wing, which is now on active duty at Nellis AFB, NV.

Other elements of the 98th that are still active ,are the 344th Air Refueling Squadron and 415th Test Flight Squadron.

We pubish a quartery news letter, Hold an annual reunion, Maintain a master roster of personnel with some 3,000 names and maintain an active WEB SITE www.pyramidiers.com.

You can view the history, reunion data, suggested reading list of books about the 98th, and post your information on the message board there.

I have been historian for over ten years, however am in the process of turning it over to a younger man.

For any help we can give, contact me, Herb Harper Email= BOMBGRP98@aol.com
OR
Mark Kurth, Email= mark109fgk@aol.com

Keywords: Herb Harper: NCOIC 345th BS Flight Line Armament, 1950-1952. Yep, I was there for two years.

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Justin Goatley wrote on June 2, 2003

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Unit:

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: my father flew as a radio bombadier/gunner on a b26 in the early 50s over Korea. I know he was awarded the distinguished Flying Cross for exterminating an enemy ground-to-air unit wich had reinforcemnets. The pilot advised the crew to bail, he decided to make a 2nd pass at an attempt to save the plane from assault.Successful. He was personally awarded by the president at the time, Eisenhower or Truman..I am interested in finding out info on the exact plane he flew on as well as crew or friends that knew of him and better detailed events of that mission. He was in Korea around '50-'53 i believe he was a SSgt or TSgt

Keywords: b26,pusan harbor,clark AFB,DFC

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Herbert C. (Herb) Harper wrote on November 6, 2002

Deceased

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City and State: GEORGETOWN TN

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: The NEW 98th Veterans Association WEB Site is up and running although we still have a lot of work to do. I'm still working on the abbreviated history of the 98th from 1942 to the present. This history is not carved in stone and can be corrected and updated where necessary. Any and all help will be greatly appreciated.

We hope to hear from you.

WEB http://www.pyramidiers.com
Email BOMBGRP98@aol.com

Herb Harper, Historian

Keywords: Historian 98th Vets. Assoc.

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Herbert C. (Herb) Harper wrote on October 1, 2002

Deceased

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City and State: GEORGETOWN TN

Unit: 98TH BOMB GROUP/WING

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: The 98th reunion at Dayton this year was absoutely fabulous. If you missed it, you missed a wonderful time. The reunion at Riverside, CA next year is already shapeing up to be great also. START MAKING YOUR PLANS NOW.

Herb Harper, Historian 98th Vets. Assoc.

Keywords: 98th, 345th from March 1949 to August 1952. 98th Historian

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Kenneth (Ken) Laninga wrote on April 10, 2002

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City and State: HAMILTON MI

Unit: 345TH BOMB SQUADRON

Service or Relationship: -

Comments:
Reunion covers all 98th Bomb Group/Wing Veterans from WWII through Korea, Cold War, B-47's and Atlas Missills. Membership in the association is only $10.00 per year. Entitles you to four Newsletters per year, and an invitation to our Reunion every year. This years reunion is in Dayton OHIO, on Sept. 24-28. Contact me for further info. Ken

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Herbert C. (Herb) Harper wrote on October 16, 2001

Deceased

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City and State: GEORGETOWN TN

Unit: 98TH BOMB GROUP VETS. ASSOC.

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: The 98th will be REACTIVATED at Nellis AFB, NV on 5 Nov, 2001. For more info, check my WEB Site at http://members.aol.com/BOMBGRP98/index.html

Herb Harper, Historian

Keywords: 345th Bomb Sq. Mar. 1949-August 1952

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Robert Scovel wrote on September 26, 2001

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City and State: INDEPENDENCE KS

Unit: 98TH PM

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

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Jerry Neff wrote on June 25, 2001

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City and State: FRESNO CA

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: FYI, my pop was a career man (B17 and B29 gunner), my brother served in Nam and I served in that era. Here are links to some aircraft photos I thought you might be interested in. For Pop's story view the B17 Photos.

Airplanes - Large vintage
http://community.webshots.com/album/16278484XqOvZaEPCz

Airplanes Smaller vintage
http://community.webshots.com/album/16280663ZMZgaXZdlo

Pops Photos
http://community.webshots.com/album/4981642OHrEeeVXEh

Keywords: B29, aircraft

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Gene Ryan wrote on June 1, 2001

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City and State: DEFUNIAK SPRINGS FL

Unit: 343 - 345 TH B. SQ. 98TH BOMB GP

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: Looking for crew members who were in the Gp prior to the war and who deployed when the Gp. went to Yacota

Keywords: Tail Wind No. 1721

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Norb Hohman wrote on May 2, 2001

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City and State:

Unit: 6161ST COMMUNICATIONS SQ/1950-52@ YOKOTA

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: 6161ST COMMUNICATIONS SQ/1950-52@ YOKOTA

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Robert Scovel wrote on April 29, 2001

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City and State: INDEPENDENCE KS

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: stationed at Yokota 1951-54

Keywords: 98th bomb wing, yokota AFB. ,Japan

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Herbert C. (Herb) Harper wrote on February 15, 2001

Deceased

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City and State: GEORGETOWN TN

Unit: 98TH BOMB WING

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: George Metivier:

For photo of Lonesome Polecat and membership in the 98th Bomb Group/ Wing Vets. Assoc. go to:

http://members.aol.com/BOMBGRP98/index.html

Herb Harper, Historian

Keywords: Also served in SEA with 8th TFW, Ubon, Thailand

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George Metivier JR. wrote on February 13, 2001

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City and State:

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: looking for any crew, or pictures unit insignia patch ,ball cap or whereabouts of this airplane

Keywords: b-29 s/n44-86272 cir.1950 spokane afb

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Robin Sharpless wrote on January 20, 2001

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City and State: WINCHENDON MA

Unit: 344 TH

Service or Relationship: -

Comments: Have found many photos and negatives from the
group. Am still finding more. Will scan all as
time allow

Keywords: My dad was Lew Sharpless central fire controller
on Phippins Pippi

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Peter Fitzgerald wrote on January 3, 2001

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City and State: MORGANVILLE NJ

Unit: (FATHER'S)343 BOMB

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

Comments: I realize this is a Korean War site, but I was wondering where I could find any info regarding WWII Pyramiders (web sites, books, possible surviving vets). Any response would be greatly appreciated. My father served in Italy from April '44 to Feb(?) '45 at Lecce. He died in 1990 and I want to learn more about the unit and its subsequent exploits.

Keywords: TSGT Edward F. Fitzgerald, Lecce, WWII, Force for Freedom

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Herbert C. (Herb) Harper wrote on August 12, 2000

Deceased

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City and State: GEORGETOWN TN

Unit:

Service or Relationship: -

Comments: REMEMBER: Just three weeks til the reunion in Philly. If you haven't finialized your plans. Do it NOW.

Herb Harper, Historian

Keywords: Pyramidiers

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Herbert C. (Herb) Harper wrote on July 10, 2000

Deceased

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City and State: GEORGETOWN TN

Unit: 98TH BOMB GROUP/WING

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: Plans for the "PYRAMIDIERS" 98th Bomb Group/Wing Veterans Association 2000 reunion are now complete. Our IP is Philadelphia on 5 September 2000. For further information, contact Herb Harper, Historian at BOMBGRP98@aol.com or review our WEB Site http://members.aol.com/BOMBGRP98/index.html. The "EVENTS" page has the complete schedule.

"BE THERE"

Herb

Keywords: Pyramidiers

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Herbert C. (Herb) Harper wrote on March 12, 2000

Deceased

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City and State: GEORGETOWN TN

Unit: 98TH BOMB GROUP

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: As historian of the 98th Bomb Group/Wing Vets. Assoc. I would like to announce that our annual reunion will be held in Philadelphia in Sept. 2000. For more information, you may contact me at BOMBGRP98@aol.com

Herb Harper

Keywords: Known as Hawkeye

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John H. Durst wrote on February 29, 2000

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City and State: BONHAM TX

Unit: CDL-WALTER REED ARMY HOSP.

Service or Relationship: Army Veteran - Korea

Comments: I enlisted in the Army in 1954 to get the Korean
G.I. Bill to go to college (this Korean ERA G.I.
bill was dropped in January, 1955 I believe.

Have a large collection of WW II and Korean era
"Warbirds" on my web site that might be of interest to some of you. Please visit for a look.
at http://www.homestead.com/durst/index.html

Enjoyed by visit to this site.

Best Wishes

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Richard (Dick) Belcher wrote on October 25, 1999

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City and State: SAVANNAH GA

Unit: 98TH BOMB WING

Service or Relationship:

Comments: Would like to hear from B-29 gunners or SAC aircrew members of later years,Hq 8th AF people.

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George Wysocki wrote on July 12, 1999

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City and State: CLEARWATER FL

Unit: 98 BOMB GROUP (B29)USAF

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Comments: 98 BOMB GROUP (B29)USAF

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Herbert C. (Herb) Harper wrote on June 23, 1999

Deceased

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City and State: GEORGETOWN TN

Unit: 98TH BOMB GROUP

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Comments: It is so good to see you back on line. I do use your information for references quite often and pass your site on to others. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK, It is really appreciated.

Herb Harper, Historian 98th Bomb Group Veterans Association.

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Vernon R. (Bob) Hudder wrote on February 21, 1999

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City and State: MOUNTAIN HOME AK

Unit: 98TH BOMB WING (B-29)

Service or Relationship:

Comments: Flew 27 combat missions against North Korea (Sept. 1952 thru Feb. 1953) B-29 Navugator on crew of "Hearts Desire II" Lead crew for the 98th BW. Author of book, "The Brush of Angel Wings" tells of history and personal experiences during the war.

Graduate USAF Navigation School, Ellington AFB,TX
B-29 Crew Trng @ Randolph AFB,TX
B-29 Combat Crew Trng. @ Lake Charles AFB, LA
Flew 27 combat missions over North Korea as B-29
navigator on "Lead Crew" for the 98th Bomb Wing
at Yokota AFB, Japan. Sept. 1952 thru Feb. 1953.
Author of book, THE BRUSH OF ANGEL WINGS (See Korean War Project bookstore).

Yes, there were B-29's in Korea!

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