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33 Messages - Newest to 24
Current Message 1 - November 24, 2007
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Entry: 63158
49th Fighter Bomber Wing

49th Comm Sqdn. Misawa 53

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Richard Stevenson wrote on 2007-11-24 09:21:15.0

Comments: Arrived at Misawa April of 53. 49th FBW assigned there along with the 39th Air Division. Air Police, Food Service, Motor Pool etc. all had been assigned the 49th designation. Served there until Nov 55. Also worked at the Airmans Club as Night Manager and M.C. of the shows. Might have met some of the ex K-2 airman. Believe also the 8th FB group - 4th FIS squadron moved there also.

Keywords: aircraft

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Current Message 2 - November 7, 2007
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Entry: 62884
49th Fighter Bomber Wing

TRYING TO LOCATE FELLOW K1, PERSONNELL

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ERVIN WATTS wrote on 2007-11-07 17:44:17.0

Comments: I SERVED IN THE WING INTELLIGENCE HQ, HQ SQUDION, I WAS AT K-2, FROM SEPT, 1952, UNTIL 1953. DURING THIS TIME I WAS SENT TO PUSAN, AND TO JAPAN ON MORE THAN TWO OCCASIONS TO SECUE INTEL SUPPLIES. WOULD LIKE TO CONTACT, ANYONE WHO SERVED WITH THE UNIT DURING THIS TIME. I REMEMBER A LT. McCLURE, KY, AND wATSON, TEXAS, CAPT.F. J. CUNNION, NY. AND MANNY MORE WE ALSO HAD A DANISH MAJOR, AND A MASTER SGT/ TEX/LA, AREA WHO WERE GOOD FRIENDS. COL. ROBERT H. ORR, OUR COMANNDER RECENTLY PASSES AWAY IN VA. RECORDS IN MY CONTROL AT THE TIME LISTED FIFTY THREE CASUALTIES IN THE UNIT DURING THE WAR.

Keywords: KILLER WATTS, THE DAIRY FARMER, THE TAR HEAL

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Current Message 3 - June 20, 2007
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Entry: 61345
49th Fighter Bomber Wing

did you know my dad?

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bev rosson wrote on 2007-06-20 13:20:35.0

Comments: All of dad's records were burned. I am trying to find anyone who knew him. He enlisted into the Army Air Corps in 1941. He was at Scott Field, Ill in Aug where he took radio and Air navigation. Then he was at Luke Field in phoenix, Arz. He became a piolet at the ripe old age of 19. He did heavy bombardment command and was stationed in the Aleutian islands. He flew B-52 & B-29 over Japan. He was a squadron comander of the 49th fighter bomber wing from Nov. 1951 untill May 1952. He was relieved of duty by Capt. Edgar Hager. He was assigned to the Personnel Processing group, Fort Mason,Calif. then the 2nd Communication ,Construction Squadron McClellan Air force Bace, Calif. If you think you might have known him or have any information about him please contact me. Time is short and I want to get as much information as possible before everyone has passed on.

Keywords: skip robertson 1951-1952 Maj.A.E.Robertson dad loved to play jokes on people and loved to fly.

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Current Message 4 - April 27, 2007
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Entry: 60813
49th Fighter Bomber Wing

David Finkelstein

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Caryn Finkelstein wrote on 2007-04-27 10:06:59.0

Comments: I am looking for any information regarding my great uncle, David Finkelstein from Detroit, Michigan

Keywords: 49th medical group, APO 970; 1077th Hospital Squadron, Taegu Air Force Base, Active 1951-1954

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Current Message 5 - March 7, 2007
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Entry: 60239
49th Fighter Bomber Wing

thayer county NE. cvso

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rodney kirchhoff wrote on 2007-03-07 09:30:44.0

Comments: assisting an air force veteran who served at the komarka air base at nagoya, japan (december 1953 thru june 1955), for a service-connected disability claim. I am in need of buddy statements from former servicemen who served with Leon Wassenaar. Specifically, the names; Tom Tidwell, Blane Turner, William Santos, T Kassebaum or others who may remember this veteran and could offer supportive statements. We need contact information, i.e. addresses, phone numbers, etc.

Keywords: usafb 5th af, 49th f/b squadron komarka af/a base, nagoya, japan

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Current Message 6 - August 15, 2006
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Entry: 58509
49th Fighter Bomber Wing

Looking for info on Capt. Wm Leslie Anderson

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George Anderson wrote on 2006-08-15 10:54:02.0

Comments: Cannot find info on my brother - he is buried in Waco. Earned the DFC air medal 5 oakleaf clusters.

Keywords: Nickname Bucket

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Current Message 7 - June 26, 2006
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Entry: 57833
49th Fighter Bomber Wing

49th fighter bomber group, Base Flight outfit

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Jesse Weber wrote on 2006-06-26 21:26:46.0

Comments:

Keywords: I was a flight engineer and Crew Chief on a C-47 O966 was the number of my plane. Also was Crew Chief on a T-3 Number 317. I was at K-2 from Nov.51 to Nov.52. Would like to get in touch with any of my former Vet's.

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Current Message 8 - March 14, 2006
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Entry: 56240
49th Fighter Bomber Wing

Rich/Richard/Dick Stanek

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Rick Stanek wrote on 2006-03-14 23:24:22.0

Comments: Wishing to make contact with anybody that knew my dad. His name was Richard Stanek, but may have gone by Rich, Richard, or Dick. I'm not sure what group he was with, other than to say that he fixed damaged airplanes. Please email me at rastanek@ieee.org

Keywords: Stanek, aircraft, maintanence

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Current Message 9 - January 5, 2005
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Entry: 47927
49th Fighter Bomber Wing

looking for info:

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Derik BRiggs wrote on 2005-01-05 11:22:21.0

Comments: My grandfather was part of 49th fighter bomber wing and i was wondering if anybody new him? His name is Abial B Briggs. If you have any information then you can e mail me at squirrel_of_2005@yahoo.com

Keywords: I am looking for any information on the 49th figher bomber wing. K-2

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Current Message 10 - January 23, 2004
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Entry: 40193
49th Fighter Bomber Wing

C.Dunn

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Ronald H. Stewart wrote on 2004-01-23 14:02:06.0

Comments: Looking for Charles Dunn of Pampa Tx

Keywords:

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Current Message 11 - January 2, 2004
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Entry: 39653
49th Fighter Bomber Wing

8th Squadron of 49th Wing

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Florian (Smitty) Schmitt wrote on 2004-01-02 16:47:18.0

Comments: Came over on the Collins. Went home on the Patrick out of Yokohama. Looking to reconnect with anybody that served during that time. Serviced the F-84's, reloaded guns, loaded bombs, fuel. Pilot was Captain Rogers, Group Commander was Col. Robert Orr.

Keywords: K-2 Taegu, 49th Wing, 8th Squadron, South Korea, March 1952-March 1953, Aircraft FS F-84, No. 445, No. 370

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Current Message 12 - November 26, 2003
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Entry: 38727
49th Fighter Bomber Wing

Korea Service

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J.W. (Jerry) Walls wrote on 2003-11-26 18:48:31.0

Comments: Served at K-2 from March '51 to April '52,at Ellington AFB 4/52 to 4/53 to Camp Kilmer N.J. headed for England but deferred -sent to Greenville MS-Military Budget reduced and early discharges allowed-Discharged 9/53

Keywords: Capt. Stokes, T.G.Vessels ,Davis, Neil Lanane- Installations Squadron, Plumbing Shop

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Current Message 13 - June 22, 2003
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Entry: 35038
49th Fighter Bomber Wing

HQ Sq 49th & 58 FBW

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RICHARD E. (DICK) Predmore wrote on 2003-06-22 18:47:29.0

Comments: Searching for friends and acquaintenes from K-2 or any one that was there at the time from Nov 52 Sep 53

Keywords: Hq Sqd of 49th and 58th FBW

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Current Message 14 - February 10, 2003
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Entry: 31899
49th Fighter Bomber Wing

49th & 474th Ftr Bmr Gps

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Richard Frank Wilson wrote on 2003-02-10 17:54:56.0

Comments: Served in 474th until it was redesignated to 49th and was only remaining member who transferred with the unit to Japan. Interested in communicating with others who served in either unit at K8.

Keywords:

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Current Message 15 - February 6, 2003
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Entry: 31783
49th Fighter Bomber Wing

49th Air Police Squadron

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Ernest Winstead wrote on 2003-02-06 21:29:19.0

Comments: At K-2 from January 52 to December 52. Retired from Air Force 10/1/71 and then worked with disabled veterans (Veterans Admin) for 26 years. Would like to hear from anyone in the squadron that remembers our houseboy Kim Song Tae or my buddy Charles Chucalate.

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Current Message 16 - February 6, 2003
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Entry: 31782
49th Fighter Bomber Wing

49th Air Police Squadron

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Ernest Winstead wrote on 2003-02-06 21:24:29.0

Comments:

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Current Message 17 - January 30, 2003
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Entry: 31602
49th Fighter Bomber Wing

Looking for info/William Harvey Wallace

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brent young wrote on 2003-01-30 18:52:11.0

Comments: Looking for any info regarding my wife's father, William Harvey Wallace. We have documentation that shows he was a member of the 49th FBG Stationed at Taegu AB Korea during 1951. Any info will be greatly appreciated.

Keywords: 49th Fighter-Bomber Wing/Taegu Air Base Korea/f80

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Current Message 18 - November 27, 2002
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Entry: 29963
49th Fighter Bomber Wing

49TH FTR BM WING MTR VEH SQ

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A.C. DUNN wrote on 2002-11-27 17:12:39.0

Comments: I worked in the Motor vehicle Sq, & I helped to open the 1st Service Club, Miss Climans was the lady in charge. I was with the little country music band, We opened the show for Roy Accuff when he came over. I was there 1951 1952, went to Eglin AFB for there. Got out of the Air Force in June 1955. Played Music in Florida also. I only servied 4 yrs air force, but I servied 16 in the Army. Cold war 1948 Austria, Korea 51-52, Germany 1960, France 64, Viet Nam 66-67 Germany 70-74 retired march 1974, contact me for fun.

Keywords: Music

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Current Message 19 - November 27, 2002
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Entry: 29962
49th Fighter Bomber Wing

Air Police Squadron

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James S. (Jim) Allen wrote on 2002-11-27 17:05:36.0

Comments: I was in the first group to arrive at an old Japanese air field that was later designated as "K-2" in early July 1950. I departed K-2 in late October 1951 I was in the Air Police in the listed units. I would like to contact anyone who served as an Air Policeman in that time period.

Keywords: 6002nd Air Base Unit 6149th Air Police Sqdn. 49th Air Police Sqdn.

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Current Message 20 - August 3, 2002
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Entry: 27347
49th Fighter Bomber Wing

Need info on 49th FBW Pilot

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Heather Hayes Hughey wrote on 2002-08-03 14:49:01.0

Comments: My father,Robert G. Hayes, was an F-84 pilot who served in Korea during 1952 and 1953. I would like to make contact with anyone who served with him in Korea with the 49th FBG, or at Wright Patterson AFB between 1945 and 1950 where he was a test pilot.

Keywords: 49th FBW, K-2, Tague

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Current Message 21 - July 21, 2002
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Entry: 27106
49th Fighter Bomber Wing

49th Ftr Bmr Gp

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William Brown wrote on 2002-07-21 22:00:19.0

Comments: Would like to hear from anyone who was at k-2 Tague,Korea From Sept '50-'51.Also friends in the 7th,8th or 9th ftr.sqdn.49th Ftr Bmr Gp who roughed it in the early days of the "Korean Conflict"

Keywords: Brownlee,Carter,Starcher from West Va.

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Current Message 22 - July 12, 2002
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Entry: 26906
49th Fighter Bomber Wing

Old friend

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William Perry wrote on 2002-07-12 13:50:33.0

Comments: Looking for a former F- 86 crew chief that played in the 49th Instl. sqdn. band. Cpl Roy Head was a pretty good friend. If he remrmbers I'm In Love with LILLY& Lilly Loves me too I've got the right guy. Been trying to get in touch with you for a long time. Other members were Red Stevens, Chuck Day, Jack Yates. I was shipped out to the 607th ac7w Sqdn north of Seoul til 12 July 53 ...49 years ago today. Roy I think of you often and it brings a smile tto my faceEmail if you can.

Keywords: Guitar, Mandoline player

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Current Message 23 - January 27, 2002
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Entry: 22686
49th Fighter Bomber Wing

JOSEPH 'FRENCHY' DALMON

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Joseph Dalmon wrote on 2002-01-27 16:32:49.0

Comments: Comments: Searching for anyone who may remember my uncle, Joseph "Frenchy" Dalmon. He was shot down on June 21st, 1951 and that's all I know. There was a report of a parachute sighting, but now that is questionable. His immediate family,e.g., my grandparents and my mother, have passed on and I still don't know anything about him. He was gone 7 years before I was born and it was too painful for my mother and grandmother to talk about till the day they died.

I would love to hear some stories, maybe see a picture or two??

Thank you, Joseph J Dalmon

Keywords: Joseph "Frenchy" Dalmon, 49th Fighter Bomber Wing, 8th Squadron-Black Sheep

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Current Message 24 - November 16, 2001
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Entry: 20688
49th Fighter Bomber Wing

Anyone remember Lynn Vachon from NH?

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Nikki Vachon wrote on 2001-11-16 09:22:45.0

Comments: Hi, please be patient with me as I do not have alot of information. I am Lynn's wife. He lost everything in a fire years ago, Before I met him I would very much like to find information for him. Also uniform, jacket etc.. I would like to surprise him. All I know is he served in Korea I believe in 1950 to 54. He said when he first joined it was still called Army Air force. I believe he was also a gunner. Anyone remember him?

Keywords: gunner

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49th Fighter Bomber Wing
49th Fighter Bomber Wing

Background

The 49th FBW provided air defense of Japan until December 1, 1950, when it moved without personnel or equipment to Taegu AB, South Korea, replacing the 6149th Tactical Support Wing.

The wing's non-tactical units returned to Japan for a month in January-February 1951, except for a wing detachment that stayed to refuel and rearm aircraft staging through Taegu - a vital mission maintained for most of the war.

The 49th FBW was attached to the 58th FBW, March 16-31, 1953. On April 1, in a designation switch, the 49th moved without personnel or equipment to Kunsan AB, where it absorbed the resources of the 474th FBW and continued combat operations to July 27.