Rear Echelon Maintenance Combined Operations

Air Force BBS

Legacy Messages - 1995-1999

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george blevins wrote on October 25, 2020

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City and State: SHELTON WA

Unit: 17 TH MAINT. SQ.

Service or Relationship: Air Force

Comments: I was at Miho 1952-1953 I was on the flight line. We checked out the B-26 after maint. in the hangar. I would taxi the B-26 out to the run up area, and run it through the tests, then get the pilot and take it for test flight, what a blast. Major Darcy was my favorite pilot. The Golden Bear was my favorite water hole in the big city of Miho. Would like to hear from you.

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Howard Pottruck wrote on April 15, 2016

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City and State: LIVINGSTON NJ

Unit: 18TH FBW DOGPATCH KOREA

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: served in korea sept 1952 then transferred to remco in tsuiki japan early spring 1953 till end of war and then shipped back to states. worked in maintenance fixing various machines, and also did tdy at osan korea with the 18th fbw 51st maint squardron. 18th maint in korea..They sent us to japan for rear maintenance.

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James Pearce wrote on October 18, 2015

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City and State: SAN ANTONIO TX

Unit: HQS, 5TH AF(REAR)-AIR SURGEONS OFFICE '52-'53

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: I was T/Sgt James Pearce, Sgt Major of the 5th Air Force(Rear) Air Surgeons Office during the time of April 1952 until July 1953.

All Medical Units, facilities and personnel came under the Air Surgeons Office for assignments, training and supervision. I would like to hear from anyone who served as a USAF Medic in 5th Air Force - Korea during this time.

Our headquarters office was housed in an old Taegu Teachers College. Still remember the smells - especially from the 8th Army crematory up the street aways.

James T. Pearce
Colonel, USAFR(MSC)(ret)
worldprojectspp@yahoo.com

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James P. Williams wrote on September 4, 2015

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City and State: SALISBURY NC

Unit: 452ND /17TH BOMB WING

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: I was TDY to Miho AFB 1951 and 1952 and worked in the Hyd. shop. We are having a reunion
( get togeather) at Langley USAF Base near Norfolk VA October 5th , 6th 7th 8th & 9th. of 2015
Pilots, Gunners, Navigators Mechanics and anyone who had anything to do with the B-26's in Korea are welcome to attend. Guys from the 452nd, 17th, 67th 3rd bomb wings. will be there relatives are also welcome.

If you want to attend, Send me an E-mail ASAP.and i will get you the information. We must register and clear you for base security by Sept 24th 2015

Keywords: B-26's In Korean War

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Wallace Berg wrote on February 28, 2015

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City and State: GREENLAND NH

Unit: 51ST FITW--REMCO TSUIKI JAPAN

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: SGT;S COOK AND WEBB WERE SENIOR NCO'S. BOB CORNEAU WAS SMALL ARMS AND IS STILL ALIVE LIVING IN UPSTATE NY. BOTH THE 51st AND 4th HAVE REGULAR REUNIONS. WE BUILT A SKEET RANGE ON BASE, AND MOUNTED A 50. CAL. ON A WEAPONS CARRIER. COL LlUDERMAN WAS BASE CO. AND GABRESKI WAS 51st COMMANDER. A NEW BASE HEADQUARTERS BLDG WAS BUILT AND MY TROOPS BUILT A SMALL SAIL BOAT.

Keywords: TSUIKI JAPAN, F-86 REMCO 1951-52

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David Seminario wrote on January 27, 2014

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City and State: FULLERTON CA

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Service or Relationship: Other

Comments: Looking for info on aircraft my grandfather might have worked on during Korea. I believe he was stationed in Japan. Also any photos of his bass unit or aircraft would be very helpful. Thank you for your service.apprecieated.

Keywords: He mentioned to me that he had slept in the tube connecting the cockpit to the bombbay. He was from the south and had a very heavy drawl. Bald at 20 red hair.

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David Seminario wrote on January 27, 2014

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City and State: FULLERTON CA

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: Looking for info on aircraft my grandfather might have worked on during Korea. I believe he was stationed in Japan. Also any photos of his bass unit or aircraft would be very helpful. Thank you for your service.apprecieated. He had alot of stripes so he was probably a master sgt.

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Joe Bloomfield wrote on December 10, 2013

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City and State: SCOTCH PLAINS NJ

Unit: HQ 5TH AF

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: AnyOne whot served at 5th AF HQ in Seoul and later in Osan? I was the sqdn Clerk.

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Chase Allen wrote on December 20, 2011

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City and State: CASA GRANDE AZ

Unit: 51ST FIW FLD MAINT / REMCO

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: I was at Tsuiki from November 1951 to November 1952. I
would like to hear from any of my mates who were in the
engine shop.

Keywords: Chase J-47 F-86

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Ray Leon wrote on February 22, 2011

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City and State: ALAMOGORDO NM

Unit: B-26 ( R-2800 ENGINE BUILD UP SHOP)

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: I was ststioned at miho in 1953-1954. I would like to hear from anyone that worked in the engine build up shop for B-26 during that time.

Keywords: Contact me if you remember the "MIHO BELLE"

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Ray Leon wrote on February 20, 2011

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City and State: ALAMOGORDO NM

Unit: R-2800 (B-26) ENGINE BUILD UP BLDG.133

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

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Bill Allen wrote on September 22, 2006

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City and State: SAN ANTONIO TX

Unit: 67 TRW

Service or Relationship: Other

Comments: I'm the historian for the 67th Network Warfare Wing (formerly, 67 TRW)looking for information on A1C Ronald Ganoung who was killed in a T-33A crash in Korea on 18 May 1953. Does anyone remember him or and specifics on the event?

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James T. Pearce wrote on October 15, 2005

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City and State: SAN ANTONIO TX

Unit: 5TH AF SURGEON'S OFFICE - 1952-1953

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran

Comments: From April 1952 to July 1953 -- I was a T/Sgt and the
Sgt Major of the Surgeon's Office - 5th Air Force(Rear)
Taegu, Korea.

I am now a (retired) Colonel, USAF(MSC) living in
San Antonio, TX.

Would like to hear from anyone who served in the 5th
Air Force(Rear) Surgeon's Office in Taegu during this period of time.

Keywords: Colonel Olson - 5th AF Surgeon
Colonel Eslick - Executive Officer
Major Robert Preston - Personnel Officer
Major Harrison - Sanitation Officer
T/Sgt Dowling - Biometrics
Capt. McFee - Biometrics

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Herbert Tomlinson wrote on February 23, 2005

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City and State: GA

Unit: 610TH - 618TH

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I ran the Seabreeze NCO club from about,(cannot remember exact dates), 1947-1952. Anyone out there remember?

Keywords: NCO Miho Seabreeze Club

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Joe Krenik wrote on December 23, 2004

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City and State: ST. PAUL PARK MN

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Comments: Would like any information on the 481st Service Squadran which went from Port Moresby all the way up the South Pacific islands to Ie Shima. I am trying to trace my Uncles service time in that area. My Uncle was a S/sgt. and his name was George J. Krenik. If anyone has any informationn could you please contact me.

Joe Krenik

Keywords: 481st Service Squadran

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Marvin Cobb wrote on October 17, 2004

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Unit: 17TH MAINTENANCE SQUADRON - REMCO

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: Trained with Ed Bus at Scott, AFB in 1952. Roommates at Miho, AFB in 1953. Ed was from Beatrice, Nebraska. Would like to contact Ed or relative.

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Merley Yingst wrote on October 12, 2004

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City and State: CROSBY TX

Unit: 67TH MAINT SQ

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: Assigned to 67th Main at Tsuiki 1951, later moved to Kimpo (K14). Returned to ZI 1952

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Ankenman, Tsgt
Tenant, Capt
Strong, Maj
Cook
Sweazy
Horning

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James P. (Jim) Williams wrote on June 13, 2004

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City and State: SALISBURY NC

Unit: 452ND/17TH MAINT. (REMCO)

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: I was stationed at Miho detached from K-9 from Sept. 1951 untill Sept 1952. I worked in the hyd. shop located over in the right rear corner of the hanger. Would like to hear from anyone that Knew me or worked with me.

Keywords: Miho, hyd shop, T/sgt Smith, 51-52 , B-26's

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Ryan B. wrote on April 13, 2004

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Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: does anyone know any information about aircraft crew chiefs during the korean war?

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Robert C. Frum wrote on February 14, 2004

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City and State: WILLIAMSTOWN WV

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Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: 17th Maint. Sqdn from Apr.1953 to Mar.1954. Worked as a B-26 mechanic.

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Ward Houston wrote on January 1, 2004

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City and State: BOYNTON BEACH FL

Unit: 5TH MOTOR TRANSPORT SQUADRON

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: Looking for anyone who remembers or was stationed with me.

Keywords: Young Dong Po 1953-54
Ran auxillary power plants and drove 6 X 6 Truck
Warrent Officer Junior Grade Roberts
Major Murphy was the commanding Officer

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David Cox wrote on January 1, 2004

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City and State: BAY CITY TX

Unit: REMCO/JAPAN

Service or Relationship: -

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Warren Baker wrote on November 11, 2003

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City and State: FAIRVIEW HGTS IL

Unit: 452ND LT. BOMBARDMENT WING, USAF

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: WE WERE FIRST 17TH, THEN 452 LT. BOMBARDMENT WING, B-26S, PUSAN (k-9) KOREA, UNDER 5TH AIR FORCE. ANYONE OUT THERE STILL AROUND?

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George Sexton wrote on October 29, 2003

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City and State: SHEPHERD MT

Unit: 17TH MAINT. SQDN

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

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Would like to hear from Don(Etie)Herdt from Mass., Berry Diefenback from Penn. Any one else who worked in capt. swagard's hanger for "Old age Aircraft."

Keywords: Was at 'miho by the sea-ho'(japan). They flew 'em - we repaired 'em. Was there 'till the end of the war and we turned the base, B-26's, and hanger over to Japanese airforce.

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Richard MacDonald wrote on June 14, 2003

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City and State: FALMOUTH MA

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Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: Iwas stationed at Tsuiki A.F.B from September 1953 to August 1955 as a refueler A1c (airman first class) with the 51s fighter intercepter wing. If anyone recognize my name or remebers me please feel free to contact me it would mean a great deal

Thanks for the memories
your friend Dick MacDonald

Keywords: nick name was mack personal friends Ted Southerland, Eugene Konyha, Bolwby, Lt. Sampson, Lt.Lee,

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Richard Dunbar wrote on April 22, 2003

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City and State: CHATHAM IL

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Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: I worked in the radio shop for two years, would like to find some old friends.

Keywords: Bill Whitake, Ivahoe Bowers, Duo-Horse

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Richard Dunbar wrote on April 22, 2003

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City and State: CHATHAM IL

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Robert Woods (Bob) Soto SR. wrote on February 21, 2003

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City and State: DAPHNE AL

Unit: 35TH

Service or Relationship: -

Comments: I was in Tsuiki in August 1950. we came ther when we were overrun b y North Koreans at K-3 Pohang

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Jimmie Fox wrote on January 5, 2003

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City and State: PORTLAND OR

Unit: 5TH. MULE TRAIN

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: I first was stationed at 5th. Mule Train in Yong Dong Poe, near Soule, then was transfered to Kunsan. December 1953 I rotated back to the states to be stationed at a new base just opening up in the SAC Command, Lincoln AFB, Nebraska, then in October 1956, I transfered to an AC and W Radar site in Alaska, and then cam to Portland AFB, Oregon. I took discharge in January 1961 to rejoin civilian life, and am now retired since February 22, 1991. ...... Anyone who was with 5th. Mule Train during that time, I would appreciate a contact. Email w7chn@involved.com

Jimmie Fox

Keywords: 5th. Motor Transport known as "5th. Mule Train".

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Arthur Wlodarek wrote on July 27, 2002

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City and State: BLACK RIVER NY

Unit: RETIRED

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: I was at Tsuiki AB Jan '53 to Nov 53. Does any one have photos or info of The Base and Village after Dec. 53.?

Keywords: Remco Weapons Repair Shop

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Raul Guerrero wrote on February 26, 2002

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Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran

Comments: searching for the crew names of Dragon-ass(sp) and Tired Tess

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Marvin Cobb wrote on December 17, 2001

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Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: 17th Maint. Sqdn(REMCO)

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Robert A. (Bob) Massa wrote on November 19, 2001

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City and State: ABITA SPRINGS LA

Unit: 51ST FIW

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: I was stationed at Tsuiki with the 51st FIW for 15 months. I remember all the various squardons that came to Tsuiki for regular maintenance and battle damage repair. The checkered tail (25th) stands out in my memory very well. I was a crash rescue fire fighter. There was also a constant flow of C-119 in and out of the base moving everything that was needed to run the war.If anyone is familiar with the Tsuiki Airport layout you might recall seeing a group of tents out by the control tower. That's where we were billoted.

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Richard Mraz wrote on November 2, 2001

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City and State: ENNIS TX

Unit: 8TH BOMB SQDN.3RD BOMB GP.

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: Flight Crew members with the 8th, or 13th Bomb Sqdn., also B26'Gunners are welcome to call because they were crew members.Flights were made from Ewakuni Japan to Korea. Dates were from August, 1950,thru 1951.
E Mail at mraz r asbcglobal. net
Fax-972-878-8897

Keywords: flight Engineer on B26's Ewakuni,Japan. 1950 to 1952.Flight Line Based on RAAF 77 Sqdn. Base with the 8th, and 13th Bomb Wing. Any inquire, or other crew members with B26's may call. (972)878/7746.

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Mark Novack wrote on May 28, 2001

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Comments: My Father was an Airman 1c (3 stripes) in Remco Maint. Squadron of the 5th AF stationed at Miho AFB, near Oshinozu, Japan in around 1952. He was an R 2800 mechanic on fighters and A-26 Invaders bomb/straif planes. I'm looking for any member that remebers him or the base. His name is Sylv Novack. (Changed to Stanley later.) He and I talk often about what he did and saw there. He has mentioned some names and I was wondering if a person would have any photos or memories of the base/area I could learn about. Email me anytime.

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Donald (Don) Hirsch wrote on April 8, 2001

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City and State: GRESHAM OR

Unit: 25 FIGHTER SQ, 51 FIW, K-13, SUWON, KOREA

Service or Relationship: Air Force Veteran - Korea

Comments: Hello Chris and all you other Veterans of Korea,
I served in Korea also during the year 1953.
Was nice to hear from Chris, seeing he worked on the same F-86 Aircraft that I did. I was an F-86 Aircraft Mechanic with the 25FIS, 51 FIW at K-13, Suwon, Korea. I'm retired now from the USAF.
Really enjoy hearing from other Veterans of Korea.
Please feel free to e-mail Me.
I also have a small site on Korea, should you want to view it.
http://members.delphi.com/donald837
Thank You,
Don Hirsch,
Old Korean Vet.

Keywords: F-86 Sabre Jets, Suwon, Korea, 25FIS, 51FIW, Checkertails, Crew Chief, USAF,

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Nicholas Stefanchik wrote on February 12, 2000

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Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran

Comments: looking for anyone who remembers--5th Mule Train--5th Motor Transportation Squadron,


Nicknames: 5th Mule Train.

I am: Nicholas Stefanchik, Airman 2nd class, from Manville, New Jersey

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