Date:
12/21/2002 Time:12:16:23 PM Remote
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Date:
12/22/2002 Time:12:35:53 PM Remote
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I was one people
that went to Fairford with first B-47 overseas. I've told many of the site and
they all have enjoyed the pictures and information given as I have. MSgt
Clarence R. Wise Ret. ex 306 A&E member
Date:12/25/2002 Time:4:08:06 PM Remote
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This very nice.
Thank You John J Spies
Date:
12/31/2002 Time:
7:48:42 PM Remote
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31 Dec. 2002 From;
John D. Fay SMSGT USAF Ret. I have searched for information on B-47's for
quite some time and now have found what I was looking for. I was a crewchief
on RB47,s with the 90th SRW at Forbes AFB Kansas then the 40th came over from
Shilling AFB with E-models, when they were deactevated I transfered to the
55th SRW with RB's, and ERB's and TT's by then I was in Job Control. I was on
flying status for most of this time. The B-47 is the most beautiful aircraft
in flight I have ever seen, and yes I did get some hours at the controls
flying home from Morocco, what a blast!
Date:
12/31/2002 Time:10:20:17 PM Remote
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This is great! I was just surfing the web and thought I would see if there was anything on B-47s. My dad is retired USAF and the B-47 was his first love. As a young enlisted airmen he was stationed in England 1958-1961. I have always thought the B-47 was one of the best looking planes! Mark in OKC
Date:
1/1/2003 Time: 10:42:47 AM Remote
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1 January '03 -
Ltc Donald M Ladley, USAFR(ret). My first time on this web site. I am a member
of the 307th Bomb Wing Association. I am in the process of putting together a
power point presentation titled "The Saga of a SAC Pilot during the Cold
War". It will be presented at the club of 911th AW, Pittsburgh
International Airport, 20 Feb 03. I am looking for photos of the B-47 which I
can use as fillers when narrating my presentation.
Date:
1/1/2003 Time:
2:04:43 PM Remote
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1 Jan 03 I am a
member of the association and glad to see this guest book. Hope to see some of
my fellow maintenance troops log on here. I went to tech school on the B-47 at
Amarillo AFB,TX in 1956. Had assignments to Hunter AFB,GA and Plattsburgh
AFB,NY from 1957 to 1963. Was an assistant crew chief and later a crew chief.
Had a lot of rough times on the bird, but I would love to do it again. MSGT
James H. Brown, USAF(Ret), Clyde NC.
Date:
1/1/2003 Time:
2:06:02 PM Remote
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1 Jan 03 I am a
member of the association and glad to see this guest book. Hope to see some of
my fellow maintenance troops log on here. I went to tech school on the B-47 at
Amarillo AFB,TX in 1956. Had assignments to Hunter AFB,GA and Plattsburgh
AFB,NY from 1957 to 1963. Was an assistant crew chief and later a crew chief.
Had a lot of rough times on the bird, but I would love to do it again. MSGT
James H. Brown, USAF(Ret), Clyde NC.
Date:
1/4/2003
Time:
1:31:58 PM
Remote
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01/04/2003 I
served in the 44th A&E Squardron at Chennault AFB in Lake Charles, LA.
Seems like the general public has forgotten what the B-47 did for our country
before the B-52 came along.
Date:
1/4/2003 Time:
4:18:54 PM Remote
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I think you have a
wonderful site and it is a great idea. I am the webmaster of a site dedicated
to the history of RAF Greenham Common in the UK, a SAC base used extensive for
B-47 and KC-97 TDYs between 1954 and 1964. I have a number of rare pictures on
my site and am always looking to hear from anybody associated with Greenham
and any photos oe other material. My site can be found at: www.megspace.com/politics/greenham/index.htm
Please email me at: fencer_js@yahoo.com Jonathan Sayers Reading, Berks, UK
Date:
1/7/2003 Time:
10:12:31 AM Remote
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96th Bomb Wing,
BombNav type - 1959 to 1962. Then I went to the B-58 at Grissom. Great site. I
have a site at: http://home.sport.rr.com/hustler1
I need some B-47 graphics to put on my site. You have a good site here!! BJ
Brown,LtCol,USAF,Retired
Date:
1/7/2003 Time:
10:14:02 AM Remote
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96th Bomb Wing,
BombNav type - 1959 to 1962. Then I went to the B-58 at Grissom. Great site. I
have a site at: http://home.sport.rr.com/hustler1
I need some B-47 graphics to put on my site. You have a good site here!! BJ
Brown,LtCol,USAF,Retired
Date:
1/8/2003 Time:
6:28:03 PM Remote
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My father was an
ECM tech on the B-47s out of Pease AFB in New Hampshere from 56-62. He often
flew on them when the did their missions, including the night that the U-2 was
shot down and they all thought that it was WWIII. Keep up this site!
Date:
1/8/2003 Time:
6:55:00 PM Remote
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I love to navigate
your web page. It is greatly improved since I last looked at it. I am a member
of the association and was a navigator in B-47's in 1956 & 1957 with the !st
Bomb Squadron at Mt.Home AFB, Idaho. I just talked by phone today with my AC
Lt.Col.(ret)Rollie Jones who has 3500 hrs flying time in 47's. He is not a
member but I am sending him some info on the Assoc. His address is: Rollie
Jones,South Shore Road, Guemes Island, Anacortes, Washington 98221-That's 482
So Shore Rd. Phone # 360-293-6922. Bob Faucett-San Diego, California. A
Date:
1/11/2003 Time:
9:33:19 PM Remote
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You guys have done
great things and you guys are doing great things with your website. Thanks you
for all that you have done
Date:
1/16/2003 Time:
12:58:11 PM Remote
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Jan.16, 2003. My
first visit to the web site; and I commend all of you for putting together a
unique rememberance of the good ole days with the B-47, most importantly the
rememberance of the men and young boys who served their country. I served
shortly with the 320th Bomb Wing at March AFB, then was transferred to the 2nd
Bomb Suqadron of the 22 Bomb wing also at March. I was an Asst. C/C on 52-0533
& 53-0072 and we did SACRAF duty for 3 years. Made TDYs to England, Guam
and Alaska and was fortunate to fly as 4th crew memb. dozens of times,
especially test flights, as a grunt was welcomed to crank down the gear. Many
thanks to all of you. Walt Wilson, email: callwalt@oro.net
Date:
1/17/2003 Time:
4:07:38 PM Remote
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I've not been in
the military, but I am a USAF and B-47 brat. My earliest memories are of my
dad coming home from TDY/Alert in England, walking in the front door wearing
his funny grey suit with lots of pockets. He'ld pull goodies out for us,
usually green cans that had odd-tasting food in them. From that time forward
I've always been an avid enthusiast of airplanes, but especially USAF planes
of the cold war. I give him the credit for that, but I blame him for the
confusion I had with geography in my early years. Based at England AFB, La, he
would fly from England to England. But when he returned from England my mother
would drive us to England to pick him up. He would show me maps of England,
and it was surrounded by water. But he always drove to England, not sailed!
Your site is a credit to a great plane and the great men who flew them. I
enjoy visiting often. -Craig Bell
Date:
1/17/2003 Time:
5:20:18 PM Remote
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My grandpa worked
on the b-47. I think its great that you made this site.
Date:
1/17/2003 Time:
11:44:19 PM Remote
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Member of the
307th association. Worked on the in 1958/60. Good site. Al Opitz
Date:
1/20/2003 Time:
9:35:30 AM Remote
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Only did SIOP
fcsts for USN and British Bomber Command [BBC] out of England '57-'59, and
second tour '68-'71. Got lucky and did '68-'69 as USN [exchange Met officer]
at USAF European Weather Center, High Wycombe. My how far we've come since the
'50's. Did most D-Value/Q-Factor calculations in 50's on a Darmstadt slide
rule. Now can sit at home and even access same coverage or satellite mosaics
of anywhere --- even Antarctica on keyboard. Cheers to AF Blue. Mo Gibbs, Life
Member Naval Weather Service Assoc.
Date:
1/21/2003 Time:
5:25:08 PM Remote
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01/21/2003 I WAS A
B47 CREW CHIEF FROM 1953 TO 1957 STATIONED AT WHITEMAN AFB SEDALIA MISSOURI
WITH THE 488TH BOMB SQUADRON LOOKING FOR MEMBERS FOR A REUNION CONTACT JOHN
GITNEY E-MAIL j_gitney@msn.com
Date:
1/28/2003 Time:
9:54:56 AM Remote
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1-28-03 Great web
site!!!!! I was in the USAF from 1950 to 1954 and station at MacDill AFB in
the 306th BW. I can still remenber the day the first B-47 landed at MacDill
Nov. 1951 and that was the start of the my falling in love with a great
aircraft. I still hear from some of my follow airman that was there at the
time... Take care Gene Bunch
Date:
1/28/2003 Time:
9:54:57 AM Remote
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1-28-03 Great web
site!!!!! I was in the USAF from 1950 to 1954 and station at MacDill AFB in
the 306th BW. I can still remenber the day the first B-47 landed at MacDill
Nov. 1951 and that was the start of the my falling in love with a great
aircraft. I still hear from some of my follow airman that was there at the
time... Take care Gene Bunch
Date:
2/1/2003 Time:
5:36:53 PM Remote
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My dad was Captain
William C. Savoca, wing commander and chief safety officer at Hunter Air Base,
Savannah Georgia. He was killed in a B-47 crash on June 10, 1959, as a result
of a crash on the taxiway on June 4, 1959 at Hunter. I was wondering if anyone
on this site recalls the incident, or possibly knew Capt. Savoca, as he was my
Dad and I am so proud of him. Also, Lt. Colonel John Thompson, any info on
him, as he was my Dads best friend....Thanks, and God bless you guyus,
sincerely, William R. Savoca..........my email is incagodz@earthlink.net......
Date:
2/2/2003 Time:
9:44:24 PM Remote
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SMSGT Dale Van
Horn formerly of the 340th at Whiteman AFB E-mail VanNNan@AOL.COM
Date:
2/6/2003 Time:
8:33:42 PM Remote
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02/06/03 Good Job!
Thanks to all that served our country and all freedom loving people around the
world, you are not forgotten. DJM, member of the Confederate (Commemorative)
Air Force
Date:
2/10/2003 Time:
7:38:21 PM Remote
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My name is
Lawrence R. Dutter, and I would like to make a couple of points of information
on the 321st Bomb Wing, Pinecastle AFB. I was a charter member of that org.
and I noticed that the Squdron designations are not as they were when I was
there. We had 3 squadrons, 445th, 446th and 447th. Also, after the 19th Bomb
wing was activated there, we became a part of the 813th Air Division. I note
that you have made reference to the Base name being changed from Pinecastle to
McCoy AFB. I was a groundcrew member on Col. McCoy's aircraft, "City Of
Orlando", although I had been discaharged approx. 1 1/2 yeras prior to
his death. My Squadron Commander Lt. Col. Charles Joyce was also Killed in
that accident. I believe that the #21st later became a Missle Wing. Thank You.
Larry
Date:
2/10/2003 Time:
7:41:07 PM Remote
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2-10-2003 My name
is Lawrence R. Dutter, and I would like to make a couple of points of
information on the 321st Bomb Wing, Pinecastle AFB. I was a charter member of
that org. and I noticed that the Squodron designations are not as they were
when I was there. We had 3 squadrons, 445th, 446th and 447th. Also, after the
19th Bomb wing was activated there, we became a part of the 813th Air
Division. I note that you have made reference to the Base name being changed
from Pinecastle to McCoy AFB. I was a groundcrew member on Col. McCoy's
aircraft, "City Of Orlando", although I had been discaharged approx.
1 1/2 yeras prior to his death. My Squadron Commander Lt. Col. Charles Joyce
was also Killed in that accident. I believe that the #21st later became a
Missle Wing. Thank You. Larry PPS: I was discharged on July 2, 1956
Date:
2/10/2003 Time:
7:51:11 PM Remote
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2-10-2003 I went
on 2 90 day TDYs. The first in 1954 to Lakenheath,Or(Lack of heat) as we were
wont to call it, And the 2nd was to Sidi Slimane, Morocco. I got sent home for
discharge from there. Larry Dutter
Date:
2/14/2003 Time:
12:19:15 PM Remote
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02/14/2003 Was
surfing your web site a job well done.Was stationed at Lincoln AFB Nebr.from
Setp. 1953-1959 Befor any B-47 assigned.Was assigned to the 43Bomb.Sq.Then
reassigned to the 370 Bomb.Sq.Was on the ground floor of this wing with
B-47s.Was crew chief on 53-4236 prior to trans.to the B52G program at Dow
AFB,Me.Would to find out information on the 307th Association and to hear from
ex members.Merrill Sinclair M/SGT USAF RET.msinclair@tds.net keep up good work
Date:
2/14/2003 Time:
12:19:59 PM Remote
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02/14/2003 Was
surfing your web site a job well done.Was stationed at Lincoln AFB Nebr.from
Setp. 1953-1959 Befor any B-47 assigned.Was assigned to the 43Bomb.Sq.Then
reassigned to the 370 Bomb.Sq.Was on the ground floor of this wing with
B-47s.Was crew chief on 53-4236 prior to trans.to the B52G program at Dow
AFB,Me.Would to find out information on the 307th Association and to hear from
ex members.Merrill Sinclair M/SGT USAF RET.msinclair@tds.net keep up good work
Date:
2/17/2003 Time:
6:55:01 PM Remote
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3-17-03 This is my
first visit to your web page and it looks great. I was in the 22nd Bomb Wing
19th Bomb Sq Maintenance section from 1957 to 1960. Lyle "Ross"
Eaton MSGT USAF RET LRECME@Charter.net
Date:
2/18/2003 Time:
11:18:37 AM Remote
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18 Feb 03 Ran into
your website by accident. Was an old RB-47 and B-47E co-pilot from 1956-59.
Flew out of Lockbourne AFB, Ohio. It caused me to brought back many memories
of several deploynments to England and subsequent missions to Nova Scotia.
After my service with the USAF, I accepted a postion on the faculty of Ohio
State University and flew with the Ohio Air National Guard and USAF Reserves
for an additonal 20 years. I currently belong to the 301st BW Association.
Have not been able to attend any of the reunions as yet, but hopefully will in
the future. I was delighted when visiting the Hill AFB Museum, to be told that
they had acquired a B-47 (in several pieces) and are in the process of
restoring it for their fleet of display A/C. Hope to have it "in the
air" sometime this year. If you haven't had the chance to visit the HAFB
Museum, it has developed into one of the major Air Force museums in the west.
Check out it's website. Good luck and keep the website coming. Lt/Col Don
Mortensen (USAFret) (annxdon@connect2.com)
Date:
2/18/2003 Time:
11:19:19 AM Remote
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18 Feb 03 Ran into
your website by accident. Was an old RB-47 and B-47E co-pilot from 1956-59.
Flew out of Lockbourne AFB, Ohio. It brought back many memories of several
deploynments to England and subsequent missions to Nova Scotia. After my
service with the USAF, I accepted a postion on the faculty of Ohio State
University and flew with the Ohio Air National Guard and USAF Reserves for an
additonal 20 years. I currently belong to the 301st BW Association. Have not
been able to attend any of the reunions as yet, but hopefully will in the
future. I was delighted when visiting the Hill AFB Museum, to be told that
they had acquired a B-47 (in several pieces) and are in the process of
restoring it for their fleet of display A/C. Hope to have it "in the
air" sometime this year. If you haven't had the chance to visit the HAFB
Museum, it has developed into one of the major Air Force museums in the west.
Check out it's website. Good luck and keep the website coming. Lt/Col Don
Mortensen (USAFret) (annxdon@connect2.com)
Date:
2/19/2003 Time:
9:10:26 PM Remote
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21803 love it i
served in sac from 59 to 66 at plattsburgh as a 32330c,50c,70c fire control on
b 47 aircraft sad to see sac go best 7 years of my life jim correll
Date:
2/21/2003 Time:
11:53:20 AM Remote
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02/21/03 I enjoyed
your web site. It seems since the end of the cold war the and the end of SAC
we have been left behind. I was really touched by the PAYING RESPECT picture.
I pray every day that this nation will never forget it's past so it will not
have to repeat it. Serving in SAC was the highlight of my time spent in the
Air force. I was told at the time of my transfer that we were the last B47
wing to shut down. Jim Draffen 9th FMS 9th Strategic Aerospace Wing (SAC)
Mountain Home AFB, Idaho j.draffen@attbi.com
Date:
2/21/2003 Time:
11:54:42 AM Remote
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Sure would be nice
if the comments were in reverse order, that is the newest ones at the top. It
would be so much easier to keep up with the new ones, not having to scroll to
the bottom each time. Thanks. Jim Brown, MSG USAF (Ret).
Date:
2/21/2003 Time:
1:41:28 PM Remote
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02/21/03 GREAT TO
SEE THAT YOUR WEBSITE EXISTS. I'M AN EX-NAVY AIRDALE,WHO SERVED FROM 1969-73
i'M ALSO PART OF AN EFFORT TRYING TO COMPILE A LIST OF AMERICAN SERVICEMEMBERS
KILLED DURING THE COLD WAR. ESTIMATE IS AROUND 60,000.THIS NOTS NOT INCLUDE
THOSE KILLED IN VIETNAM OR THE KOREAN WARS
Date:
2/21/2003 Time:
3:40:10 PM Remote
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02/21/03 This is a
GREAT site.. I was a Grease Monkey (Assistant Crew Chief)on B-47s and B-52s at
Barksdale AFB From 1956 to 1960. Thanks for the memories.. Earl Canady..
lecanady@hotmail.com
Date:
2/21/2003 Time:
9:13:42 PM Remote
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Date I just fond
this site I thought B47 was not noticed I was asst crewchief at Biggs Air
Force Base El Paso Texas 97 bomb wing 341 Sqd year 1955 to 1959 Would like to
here from any one from there E mail flyerfred65@hotmail.com
Date:
2/23/2003 Time:
6:15:28 PM Remote
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I am a past crew
chief on several b-47E,,was stationed at Hunter AFB,,2nd Bomb Wing,,SAC,,from
1953 till 1962,,did the complete REFLEX program,,serving in Morocco,,England
and Spain,,retired from the Minuteman Missie system in 1974,,this is an
outstanding web site thanks for keeping the memories alive. William C.
Henderson,,CMSGT,USAF, (ret).
Date:
2/28/2003 Time:
8:09:05 PM Remote
User:
I witnessed
hundreds of B-47 takeoffs at Sidi Slimane back in 1957 - I still remember that
awesome sight and the sounds as well! I was just a young airman working on
F-100s of the 45th Fighter Day Squadron, and I remember to this day the black
exhausts from those beautiful B-47s. Dave Knutson USAF 1955-1959
Date:
2/28/2003 Time:
8:37:01 PM Remote
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Enjoyed info.. Am
former Crew chief.....served 1954-62. I have a picture that I would like to
submit...
Date:
3/3/2003 Time:
3:06:43 AM Remote
User:
I served with the
305th BW at MacDill AFB, from 1956 to 1960, as a co-pilot and Aircraft
Commander. Flew Reflex missions to Sidi Slimane and Torrejon, Spain. I wonder
if the sound of a B-47 taking off was ever recorded. I often wonder what the
folks who lived near MacDill thought of us taking off at two or three in the
morning and climbing out over their homes. I live in Fairfield, CA
(707-428-6032) and my e-mail address is asa1925@aol.com. Adolph
"Gus" Almquist, Lt. Col. Retired
Date:
3/3/2003 Time:
11:46:07 AM Remote
User:
I was stationed at
Nouasseur AB, Morocco in the early sixties (60-63). I remember
"reflex" crews arriving from stateside on a regular basis. Where can
I get more info on the reflex program.
Date:
3/6/2003 Time:
10:46:13 AM Remote
User:
Greetings, The
site looks good, thanks for being here. My dad, the late Col. Marcus Lee Hill
Jr. USAF Retired, flew B-47s for a time while he was stationed at Castle AFB,
Ca. This was between his stint with the B-50 and the B-52. I remember being
boosted up into the cockpit of a B-47 and marveling at the view and pretty
well floored by the heat under that canopy. That was back around 1955 or so
and I was a tender 5 years old. The last B-47 I saw airborne was on appproach
dragging the drouge as it passed over the navy boot camp at Orlando Florida in
'69. The last one I actually got to put a hand on was junked and parked off
the end of the runway at Pease AFB in '66. It seems dad went for base to base
converting B-47 units to the B-52. Great site, Keep it up. Best regards,
Marcus Lee HIll III AKA Jonathan Randolph Hill
Date:
3/6/2003 Time:
2:54:56 PM Remote
User:
Was at 93rd BW
330th BS Castle AFB Calif. 54/58 Ground crew on B-47 2450 and B-52 3374 Jules
Vaillancourt vallanjules@msn.com Great site. Thanks for the memories check out
web site http;//www.455th.ukpc.net/tomfeise/8thusaaf/bases.htm Gives WW 2
history of 328th,329th 330th and 409th BS B-24`s called Flying Circus
Date:
3/8/2003 Time:
1:21:59 PM Remote
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My name is Robert
L. Hastings and I have been researching military-related UFO sightings for
thirty years. I have interviewed dozens of bomber crew members, missileers,
radar operators and security personnel about these incidents. A brief summary
of my research: Since 1974, the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) has been
utilized by researchers to declassify thousands of documents relating to the
U. S. Government’s unpublicized knowledge of the UFO phenomenon. A number of
these documents concern UFO sightings near ICBM Launch Facilities and Launch
Control Facilities during the Cold War era. Specifically, the documents
summarize reports by Security Alert Team members—as well as launch,
targeting, and maintenance personnel—describing repeated observations of
luminous, silent, disc-shaped craft capable of hovering and high-velocity
flight. The documents also confirm that while the UFOs maneuvered near the LFs
and LCFs, they were frequently tracked on radar at several Air Force bases,
including Malmstrom, Minot and Grand Forks. Furthermore, there are references
to attempted intercepts of these objects by jet fighters. Other documents
refer to UFO sightings near SAC Weapons Storage Areas. Since 1973, I have
interviewed nearly forty former missileers, bomber crew members, radar
operators and security personnel who have described personal experiences
identical to those referred to in the documents. To further my research, I am
seeking information from persons who were involved in, or may have heard
about, an incident involving UFOs and nuclear weapons. I would also welcome
responses from persons who would just like to comment on my research. I may be
e-mailed at r.l.hastings@worldnet.att.net or contacted at: 1 Six Range Point,
Placitas, New Mexico 87043.
Date:
3/11/2003 Time:
4:28:19 AM Remote
User:
I crewed a B47-E
at MacDill AFB in `58, in the 366th BS/305th BW. The 305th was transferred to
Bunker Hill AFB (now Grissom) in the middle of 59. I have always felt the B47
was one of the most beautiful aircraft ever created. I was sorry to see it
dissapear from service to be replaced by the short-lived B58 Hustler, which
was on its way in when I was discharged in 1960. Your site has brought back a
lot of memories. The picture of MacDill from the air, also brought back some
other memories. I can see the SAC Aeroclub in the bottom of the picture, where
I learned to fly in Airknockers, thanks to General Gurtis Lemay, who was
responsible for the aeroclubs being there for us enlisted guys. Keep up the
good work. Great Site. Bob Reese
Date:
3/12/2003 Time:
1:56:43 PM Remote
User:
nice site,very
interesting how you set up the cockpit for choices.excellent photos and
explanations.i flew b-47s out of Lockbourne AFB,loved the airplane,but did't
realize what a great bird it was untill i flew as third pilot on a B-52 on a
24 hour chrome dome. Neil Ferrell, if you are still out there somewhere get
back to me. scott_simon@gfps.k12.mt.us
Date:
3/12/2003 Time:
3:32:24 PM Remote
User:
Hello, I am
looking for help in obtaining a Hasegawa B-47 model for use as a reference for
a future painting I will be working on, possibly for the 90th SRW. Any help is
appreciated. Rhu A. Bigay airshowblues@aol.com
Date:
3/15/2003 Time:
11:08:07 PM Remote
User:
Great Site on a
great airplane.I've always liked the B-47, but never saw one fly growing up on
Long Island ( I did see just about everything Grumman and Republic produced,
not to mention the "dollar 19's" based at Mitchel AFB)Now I live
here in upstate Near the former Plattsburgh AFB and drive past "Pride of
the Adirondacks" every day. It is still being taken care of as part of
Col. Clyde Lewis Airpark. Alas, the base was BRACC'd in 1994 and is coming
back to life as an industrial park. The "Old Base" has been acquired
by the City of Plattsburgh and most the old buildings are rented out or are
spoken for. The duplexes along US Ave are now being torn down and a housing
development, that will fit in with the archetecture of the rest of the
buildings on the old base will be constructed soon. The 1830's Stone Barracks
and surrounding buildings will become the campus of the Battle of Plattsburgh
Interpretive Center and War of 1812 Museum, where visitors can come and learn
about Plattsburgh's pivitol role in deciding the end of the War of 1812 during
a week-long siege and 4 hour naval battle ending with the defeat of the
British Fleet in Plattaburgh Bay on SEPTEMBER 11,1814, the last time in US
history until 2001 that the US proper was attacked. On the New Base, most
large buildings are rented out, with Pratt & Whitney occupying the Brown
(Black) hangar with its Boeing 720 and 747SP engine test aircraft, Wood Group
tests jet engines in the former engine test cell, and Clinton Community
College houses students in 3 of the Dorms located by the Clothing Sales
building (itself rented to a company that does water testing)Champlain Valley
Physicians Hospital operates the new Fitness Center that had been completed
about 4 years before the base was closed. The base gas station was torn down,
and all the above ground fuel storage tanks have been removed. All buildings
are off the central heating plant and most have their own fuel and power. The
above ground steam pipes are being removed. The Weapons Storage Area is home
to Nexia Biotechnologies, which houses special Goats in the bunkers. The goats
milk is being crossed with a spider gene that will result in a special fiber
as strong as Kevlar. Clinton County Airport is slated to move to the base
flightline within 3 years and a spot for a Terminal building is being sought.
The Capehart housing that was rehabed by the Air Force in preparation for the
Air Mobility Wing it didn't get, are being sold to anyone interested in living
on the base. The units that weren't rehabed have been torn down to make space
for more industrial buildings. A Kinney Drugstore sits at the entrance, where
the Visitors Control building was located. The ROTC building was bought by a
developer and will be turned into "high-end" Condos. Times Change,
the Cold War is over. Sad to see the base go. Rich Calma, Major, C.A.P
Date:
3/17/2003 Time:
2:45:12 PM Remote
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Great site,just
found it I have been wondering where all time has gone. I served with the 90
A&E at Forbes AFB. Was some great years and Best Airplane ever made.. I
have been wonting a good picture of the B-47 to show my grandchilder. Now it
here. Thanks again for the site Jack Scroggs A/1c 1953-1957 Like to hear from
of the A&E fellows
Date:
3/21/2003 Time:
3:31:55 PM Remote
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Nice site...it
brought back memories of those wide-open flight lines in winter (Pease AFB,
NH) and the aircraft we were part of. John Jope, (ex) 100 BW
Date:
3/27/2003 Time:
8:30:04 PM Remote
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My name is Kent
Cowel and as a youngster would watch with my mother as those B-47s roared out
of Lincoln Air Force Base in groups of 3. My stepfather, Major NV Meeks flew
one of them and it was pretty impressive. His crew was Lt.Larry Talavich and
Capt. Clifford Cork. 40 years ago this month, his plane caught fire on
takeoff. Everyone survived but him. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying
Cross for saving his crew and avoiding homes in the area. Wish I could buy him
a beer. I still to this day think they're beautiful planes.
Date:
3/29/2003 Time:
3:07:52 PM Remote
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This is a great
web site!! I have known about the site for some time now, just found the guest
book. I was a civilian aircraft mechanic on the flight line at McConnell AFB
in Wichita from 1956 to 1963. Also worked the mod line at Boeing and a short
time at Douglas in Tulsa, for a total of nine years on the B-47. Have many
great memories of the B-47, McConnell, and Wichita. Would like to swap Cold
War stories with any who were there the same time I was. Jack R. Duke
grits.tazduke@juno.com
Date:
4/5/2003 Time:
7:28:34 AM Remote
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web site is great
and sure brings back the memories. Ronald A. (Doc) Watkins
Date:
4/9/2003 Time:
2:28:56 PM Remote
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April 9, 2003 1327
Hrs This is a great site. I was stationed at Little Rock A.F.B. from January,
1956, until discharged in Febuary, 1959. Had the opportunity to fly on this
beautiful bird countless times, and even got to "steer" it a few
times. I still think it is the most beautiful A/C ever. I was in the 384th B.W.,
545th B.S. Col. B.E. Pleasant was the S.C. As a young man, had one hell of a
good time. Thanks for remembering all the forgoten troops that
"fought" the Cold War. Our old veteran orginizations don't recognize
us, but we know who we are. Bill "Bookie" Boekholder - Mountain
Home, AR. biltes@cox-internet.com
Date:
4/9/2003 Time:
9:49:02 PM Remote
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I served in SAC
with 26th SRW,3rd SRS out of Lockbourne AFB Ohio from 1953 to 1957. We were
equiped with RB-47E's, and I was the C/C on S/N52-822,if I must say one hell
of a fine aircraft. My A/C was Maj. Wm Reeder,Pilot was 1Lt Alonzo Simpson,
Nav. Capt. Marty Iverson. If anyone knows the where abouts of any of these
people I sure would like to hear from them. For that part anyone who was at
Lockbourne during that time frame I would appreciate hearing from you. Great
web site keep it going. Donald O'Hea doncol58@hotmail.com
Date:
4/10/2003 Time:
11:07:21 PM Remote
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great web site,
the B47 was the one I when to school on in 1954 at AAFB Texas N L Burris
njburris@ev1.net
Date:
4/11/2003 Time:
4:34:53 PM Remote
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An an Ex Crew
Chief of a B-47 I found it interesting
Date:
4/12/2003 Time:
6:33:29 AM Remote
User:
Was in SAC '53-'57
in the 303rd. bomb wing, Davis Monthan, Tucson, AZ. Was in the 303rd. periodic
maintenance Squadron and the 359th Bomb wing. like to hear from anyone who can
relate to that. Bob Shelton, E-mail RobBob65@AOL.COM
Date:
4/12/2003 Time:
9:18:39 PM Remote
User:
This is the best
site yet that I have seen about the plane my Dad died in. I am so grateful to
have the opportunity to see all the wonderful information you have here.
Thanks so much! Tammy Maher Daughter of 1st Lt. Thomas J. Hallgarth 343rd
(98th) Wing SAC B-47 Navigator Died 2-20-63 on training flight over Minnesota.
Date:
4/14/2003 Time:
10:38:29 PM Remote
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Really enjoyed
your website. I,m a former member of the 307th Lincoln, Neb. 1954-1957.----R.Rose--Manchester,
Tn. rrose@cafes.net