Great website. Big improvement from before and that was a good one. Some sound or music like we have on the 40th Bomb Wing site would be welcome. Dave Russell
Just a note, I was in the first wing of B47's 306th Wing At MAc Dil AFB. 1951-52. I was a ssigned to Lowery afb for up grade on the K4 bomb System. Subsequently assigned to Davis Monthon here it Tucson (303wing an 303 A&E squadron. iwas in charge of 5 planes to maintain the Avionics. Glad i found the=s web sight. Richard B
Lots of improvements since I last visited this site. I was a COMM/NAV tech on B47's at Pease (100th A&E), 60-61 and at RAF Greenham Common, 61-64. Any old COMM/NAV guys out there, like to hear from you. Brian Clifford BriClif@aol.com
Thanks to all of you for a job WELL DONE! Best regards from the Flying Tiger Squadron of the Georgia Wing, Civil Air Patrol based in Savannah, Georgia. There is a B-47 on static display in Savannah at the Mighty 8th Air Force Heritage Center. Best regards, Captain Jim Phillips, CAP
A great site; it brings back so many wonderful memories since my late husband was a B47 pilot and loyal admirer of this beautiful aircraft. L Juska
Interesting site. I was in the 22nd Bomb Wing, 2nd Bomb Sqd. at March AFB, Riverside, CA. from 1956 to 1962. A/C was Fred Mims, and Co-pilot was Whitey Kowalski. S-88 I think for the last year or two. I moved on to B-52H's at Grand Forks AFB, ND. Good years and good folks. Martin Olsen
Great web site. I am a UFO researcher and would like to hear of any stories from B-47 crew members about UFO encounters. Thanks from Daniel Wilson. Email: daniejon2000@yahoo.co.uk
This is my first time to visit the new web site. so far it looks great. Bill Dunnington
This is my first time to visit the new web site. so far, I think it is great. I worked on the B-47 while assigned to the 52nd Bomb Squadron, 68th Bomb Wing.. at Lake Charles ABF. Louisiana, later renamed Chenault AFB, from August 1953 to August 1958.
THIS IS A GREAT SITE. AS AMEMBER OF THE 10th SRS,26thSRW AT LOCKBOURNE A.F.B. COLUMBUS,OHIO FROM1953 to1957,FINDING THIS SITE SURE HAS BROUGHT BACK MANY MEMORIES.THE ALASKANS ASSAULT ON THE MACINAC BRIDGE WAS ONE OF MY FAVORITE STORIES.HAVING KNOWN JOHN LAPPO AT THE TIME HE WAS IN THE 10th SRS,HE WAS ONE OF THE BEST. PLEASE KEEP UP WITH THE GOOD WORK.
Great site. I was at McDill from 1953 to 1957 306th P.M.S. Glad to see so many so proud to have had been involved with such a great plane. Keep up the great work. Discovery Channel should be brought up to date. They like to go from B-36 to B-52 But we know about B-47.. Thanks for bringing it back Bob Scahill S/sgt
Great Site...I was in the 384th from 1956 - 1959 at Little Rock AFB..Was NOT a pilot, but got to stear them every time I went up...biltes@cox-internet.com
So nice to see this website. My late father, CMSgt. Joseph Garde, was assigned to Lincoln AFB, Lincoln, NE, from 1956 through mid-1964, so I grew up with B-47's. My former huaband was an EWO on a B-52 crew during the Vietnam War, as well. I miss that military life very much, and I enjoyed reading your information very much. K. T. Fairchild
Was with the 509th Bomb Wing at Pease AFB 1962-1964 in Welding Shop Ken Ebersole 509thfms@blazenet.net
Just found you web site..Its great. I was with the 100th BW: and 509th BW at Pease AFB N.H. 1960-64. 341st SQ...Karl Gilbert, Newmarket, N.H.
A great site and for all the right reasons. Keep it up and improve on it. I have a soft spot in my heart for the 47's their crews and bases. I grew up in the shadow of schilling afb Salina Kansas.We won the cold war but would not have if not for them. Mr. Churchills quote works here also Kurt S. Entress P.O. Box 861 Pocono Pines PA. 18350
another site well worth visiting is schilling afb this site and svhilling compliment each other quite well
What a great site, brought back old memories. I was a K system mech. 26 A&E at Lockbourne, 306 A&E at McDill, and 55th weather at Eielson. While at McDill my divison Commander was Gen Paul Tibets and Sqd Commander was Col Tom Ferabee. Ray Hitchcock
I was stationed at Lincoln, Neb. from 1954-1957. Was there when the first B-47's arrived. I was in the 307th F.M. jet engine shop. This is a great site. We must keep reminding people what a important role the 47's played during the cold war. Best Regards R. Rose
HAPPY I FOUND IT. I WAS A PILOT IN 90TH STRATEGIC RECONNAISSANCE WING AT FORBES AFB, TOPEKA, RB47-G's. I GOT RIF'ed. in Dec. '57. I would like to get any info on reunions, etc. My e-mail is rnrutledge@aol,com
Congratulations on a great service to us all. I was stationed at Homestead AFB from 1958-61 as a navigator, resigning my commission in 1961. I had the privlidge of flying with Bob Hamilton and Richard Wagner. I would appreciate any information on these two fine men. We had several Reflex missions to Spain, once when the U2 was shot down and we all went to defcon 1. A great plane defending a great nation. Roger Shatanof shatanof@bellsouth.net
Great site. I served with the 320th A&E and 22 A&E at March AFB, Calif from 1960 to 1961 as a Fire Control Tech. We maintained the Radar and Turret Control systems on the Twin 20 mm cannons. The first fire control system on board a bomber to automatically track incoming fighters. I loved the B-47 and working on the flight line. My career was changed in 1961 to Inertial Guidance Tech on the Atlas SM-65-E at F. E. Warren AFB, Wyoming until they were phased out in 1965. From 1965 until retirement in 1979 I worked as a Telecomm Technical Controller. My first love and best memories at the old B-47. I would love to obtain a desk model of the B-47-E. Does anyone know where I can get one??? Harvey Elethorp elethorp@direcway.com
Enjoyed the site. Flew B-47E, 320 BW, March AFB, and 303rd BW, Davis Monthan AFB. Art Aviles asoc@socal.rr.com
Thanks for placing my tail markings list on your web site. I have had a number of good hits. Still missing are: 1. Tail markings for: 2nd BMW 40th BMW 43rd BMW 44th BMW 68th BMW 70th BMW (+ squadron colors) 93rd BMW (+ squadron colors) 308th BMW (+ squadron colors) 340th BMW 376th BMW (+ squadron colors) 379th BMW 26th SRW 55th SRW 70th SRW 91st SRW (+ squadron colors) 2. Only squadron colors for: 301st BMW 305th BMW 341st BMW I look forward to completing the list. Thanks, A.T. Lloyd 707/727/737/757 Service Engineer Boeing Commercial Airplanes al.t.lloyd@boeing.com
Thanks for placing my request for data on B-47 unit tail markings. I have had a reasonable number of responses and closing in on them. We finally unravelled the 22nd/509th BMW arrow dilemma. The 22nd had an arrow just below the fin cap, whereas the 509th had the arrow mid-way between the fin cap and the tail number. A.T. Lloyd 707/727/737/757 Service Engineer Boeing Commercial Airplanes al.t.lloyd@boeing.com
I have a site on the ex-B-47 base of RAF Greenham Common in the UK. Please have a look. I have many B-47E pictures. I AM LOOKING FOR ANYBODY WHO SERVED AT GREENHAM AT ANY TIME. www.megspace.com/politics/greenham/index.htm Best wishes, Jonathan Sayers UK FENCER_JS@YAHOO.COM
I flew the B-47E in Hunter AFB 20th BSQ, 96th BSQ, & 429th BSQ (1957-1961) It was a beautiful aircraft. LTC George M Anderson ganderson1959@aol.com
Love the website and guest book. Over 3000 pilot hours from 1953-1960 at Lake Charles, 68th Bomb Wing. An original member of the association. Ray M. Boll LTC USAF Ret.
A very nice site. I found it by accident. I was a member of the 307th A&E at Lincoln AFB, 1962 - 1965. It brought back some good memories and found the names of some of the guys I worked with. David E Mangus, Alliance ,Ohio mang@raex.com
Great information. I was in the 45th BS, 40th BW in the late 50s. PS. The 45th BS has a reunion in Salina KS in Sept 2003. Bill Evans
I was stationed at Dyess AFB when the "Ultimate Back Seat Driver" incident took place, but did not know all the details until now. I remember we had a parade on the flightline, with all the units that were stationed at Dyess, in his honor. William Ray
First visit, a very well done site , a heavy dose of nostalgia for this old retired AF Chief. I flew the Phase V capsules while assigned to HQ 68 Wing at Lake Charles , LA 1955-57. I flew J instructor , loved the duty, was forced to leave the program when most if not all enlisted were replace by commisioned crew members. I still miss the cajun cooking. Les Lawson
The entire web page is superb. It brings back so many memories. Some very joyfal to relive. Some very sadly remembered. Some close to home, and others afar but touching. I always wonder how close to meeting my maker having lived through and passed them off as happenstance when I arrived home safely.
I started to submit a comment, then punched a wrong button. I don't know if my heartfelt remarks made it or not. Thanks for a beautiful web page. I have been here before. I remember many photos and data on Units with photos, as well as patches of the units assigned the old bird as well as a little history of each location. Hope I can find that page portion again. Keep up the good work.
THANKS FOR A GREAT JOB. I WAS CHECKING TO SEE WHEN THE NEXT REUNION WAS SCHEDULED. I PLAN ON ATTENDING. BILL DUNNINGTON BAYTOWN, TEXAS MEMBER
Glad to have found this web site. I was at Pease AFB from 1963 to 1966 in the 100th Bomb Wing, Armament and Electronics Squadran. I was an ECM technician for B-47s. I went TDY with the 100th BW to Mardid Spain for two months. Good memories. Ron Godin
Blundered into this site a couple of days ago, and I've been running on nostalgia fumes ever since. Was a nav-bomb crewmember in the 321st BW at McCoy AFB, 1958-61. Would like to contact others who are now rated B-47 geezers. But I don't find any info about how to join the association. Help?? Jim White
Great website ! A fitting tribute to a beautiful aircraft and the men who flew them and worked on them. I was an F-4C crew chief and would have loved to see a B-47. John Dorry USAF 1968-72
THE PHOTO OF THE WB-47E BRINGS BACK FOND MEMORIES. I WAS WITH THE 54TH WRS (GUAM) MARIANA ISLANDS FROM 1963 - 65. I WAS THE CREW CHIEF OF THE FIRST WB-47 THAT ARRIVED ON GUAM. BEFORE THAT TIME I WAS IN SAC WITH THE B -47 FROM 1953 - 63. THANKS FOR ALL YOU DO IN KEEPING THE MEMORIES ALIVE...JOSEPH D. EDGE, MSGT RETIRED. EMAIL danedge@sccoast.net
I was in the 98th A&E as a radio maintenance man. I worked on the radios (both HF & UHF) of many B-47s at Lincoln AFB, Ne. This was in the late 50's and early 60's. As a first time visitor to your web-site it brought back many fond memories of working on the B-47. I think you have one great web-site. Dale Williams
It was a real pleasure visiting this site and remembering my days in the Air Force. The aircraft photos brought back a lot of fond memories of the bases from which I served. I was as an Air Policeman back in 1960 to 1964 and was a security guard at Lincoln AF Base in Nebraska, Moron Air Base, Spain and San Pablo Air Base, Spain (SAC). Both had B-47's. The 818th Bomb Wing and the 3973rd Bomb Wing respectively. Those were good times and not so good times, but worth remembering. A2C George J Foster AF 12607622
Great pictures! I need this information to finish my B47 in scale 1:50 made with printed silver paper W.Winkler Mannheim Germany
I WAS STATIONED AT LOCKBOURNE A.F.B. COLUMBUS OHIO BETWEEN 1963&1965 .IWAS ASSIGNED TO THE 376TH BOMBWING.WORKED A&E VERY GLAD TO SEE A GREAT AIRCRAFT RECIEVE IT SHARE OF GLORY!
This is my favorite site. I visit it quite often but, have never commented before . Today I read the entry from Ray Boll of the 68th in Lake Charles. He was in standboard before I got in. I was in 47s from 56 thru 66 Closed three wings 68th, 40th and the 100th. I loved the 47 and am very proud for being able to fly in it. Ltc Jack Christian (retired)
a great web site, Jim. Brings back memories of when we were stationed at Smokey Hill AFB in the 44thBS.
7/20/03 THE B-47E WAS A GREAT AIR CRAFT AND THEY SHOULD REINSTATE IT NOW. HOW I KNOW IS THAT I CREWED B-47E A COUPLE YEARS # 52-213 LAST REPORT I KNOW OF IT WENT TO THE BONE YARD IN 1963 WHAT A SHAME. WILL BE AT THE REUNION SEPT 2003 IN DAYTON, OH. BOB BOB4BET@AOL.COM
Great site! Doing a good job of collecting and maintaining the history of these beautiful aircraft. My uncle worked on them at Tinker AFB. Ed Martin
Have we stopped publishing the newsletter? The last one was Nov 02. Thanks, A Member. James H Brown, Msgt, USAF (ret).
Enjoyed finding your site. Well done. My father Col. George M. Sutherland was a navigator/bombardier in the 33rd BS 22nd Bomb Wing at March Field. He enjoyed your site also. David Sutherland dgs40@dslextreme.com
Well, well what a great find! Just happened upon this site and was so happy to see and read some of the comments. I was on the tail end of the B-47 life span. While stationed at Eglin AFB with the 3242nd A&E in the very early 60's is when I was introduced up close to the QB-47. Yea, those sweethearts had been relagated to a role of being shot at instead of shooting at something. But it was always a sweet flying machine, even when no one was in the drivers or backseat drivers positions. Damned thing was flown remotely by a director aircraft, modified T-33. All who flew and worked on this machine knew how worthy it was and what the prep and pre flights were all about. Now just imagine what it was like to get her ready for a flight without someone in the driver's seat. Lots of goodies and electronics, but all in all, it was just like flying a small remote plane today. No, I do not mean the Predator, the small kids planes. What many of you who have flown this aircraft probably did not know was that two of these birds were prepared for a "savior mission" out of Field 5 (Duke Field) during the Cuban Crisis in Oct '62. Loaded for bear, what a damn scare we had back then. I was enlisted and retired as a CMSgt out of the old 313XX career field. Loved every minute of it. Left the military and went to work for Lockheed and the Federal Government and since have retired from them. Glad all of you got to see me.
I was stationed at Forbes AFB, Topeka, KS with the 90th A&E Squadron, 1951-1954, training combat crews (Fox Crews) for the Korean Operation. We were part of SAC and I worked on Airborn Electronics (ANAPQ-13 Radar Sets) on B-29 A/C assigned to the 321st Bomb Squadron. If this message could reach any of my compatriots, I would appreciate hearing from them! Earl D. Martenson, AF17287042, erlene8@aol.com
It was a great airplane. Flew a lot of hours in it as a crew chief. Assigned to the 380th bomb wing 529th bomb squadron
Really enjoyed your web site!Was a B-47 crew chief assigned to Lincoln AF Nebr.with the 307th bomb Wing.These web sights bring back many many memories msinclair@tds,net
Wonderful website. I was a Navigator/Bombardier with the 1st Bomb Squadron, 9th Bomb Wing in 1956-57. I have fond memories of flying with my AC, Rollie Jones and Co-pilot, Paul Christensen. Keep up the good work and thanks for keeping the history of the B-47 available to those of us for whom it means so much. Bob Faucett.
Truly enjoyed the stories. As a former crew chief of RB-47E (52777) 319th SRS, 90th SRW, Forbes AFB, KS I quickly relived my youthful days during 1953-1957 and the beautiful sleek RB-47. Having had numerous rides as 4th man and occasionally Observer/Navigator (the latter during pilot proficiency flights) I could picture what Lt. Obernauf had experienced and was glad I never found myself in a bailout environment. He did earned his DFC. Keep up the great work. Roy L. Bengtson, (S/Sgt) royben@cconnect.net
The B-47 was not only at the forefront of the Cold War and a critical part of American strategic defense strategy. But it is, and always will be, the best damned jet bomber in the USAF inventory!
Great site. I was stationed at Davis Monthon, 303rd BW, 303rd field Maint Sqdn.from 1953 through 1956. I was a hydraulic spesialist working on B-47's. any bubble chaseres there at that time, give me a call. Will Williamson at sonnyphyl@charter.net
I was at Lake Charles AFB with the 68th Bomb Wing, 51st Bomb Sqdn. in 1954 and 55. My CO was Colonel Charles Paxon and one of the pilots was Captain A.W. Butts. I would like to get in touch with my old buddy Bob M. Boyer who was also with me at LCAFB and Fairford England...Richard Alberti (Bert) E-mail-bucko@tls.net
Hello Yes ,back in 1955 thru 1959 i was a mechanic and later a crew chief , connected to the 528 ,529 ,530 bomb squadron, 380 th bomb wing , at plattsburg afb ny. We did do a few tdy"s to england, greenland ,iceland and did my basic at Parks afb in N cal ,then went on to Amarillo afb for multieng jet training, ended up as a 43171e -s/sgt . Keep up yhe good work ,- Dennis Pesek "scottyfolk@prodigy.net".
I looked at this site after learning about it from the Assn. news letter. I think it is great. Keep up the good work. Gene Sullivan Maj. USAF Ret. Formerly a B-47 pilot with the 90th SRW.
I was a late-comer to the B-47 and to SAC when in early '59 I was transferred from my job as all-weather fighter pilot in the F-86D, to B-47 aircraft commander school at McConnell AFB. I was only a 1st Lt with barely 1200 hours total time and as I stood in the hanger at McConnell for a close look at this machine, which looked like a rocket ship to the moon, I wondered if I'd be able to drive that thing. The answer was yes and it was a wonderful experience. I flew at Chennault AFB, 68th Bomb Wing, 51st Sqdn, from '59 to the end of '62 when they shut it down, acquiring just barely a thousand hours. Bill Lee Cooley Email BCo8960305@aol.com
An excellent site. I was stationed at Lincoln AFB, Ne from 1959 thru 1962 with the 98th A&E Sq working on the radios and intercoms in the B-47's and the KC-97's. I spent 20 years in the AF and the 3 I spent on the flight line at Lincoln was the most enjoyable of them all. Dale Williams, Msgt, retired.
I was stationed at Smokey Hill AFB/Schilling AFB 1956/60 40th Bomb Wing Salina, Kansas My e-mail is joe@selectnow.com Joe Mendicina La Crescenta, CA
Love your site....I would find it interesting to see a section where visitors and B-47 lovers could download their photos into a "scrapbook" with perhaps a word or two of what the pictures were. I loved every minute as a nav on the B-47 in the 98th BW at Lincoln. Love to see info about any of the old comrades. Thanks Rick Jones, rjones@cet.com
I'm very happy to have gotten a chance to view the comment's ,of all the man that worked & flew in the B-47E. I was first stationed at Lake Charles, Renamed later as Chennault AFB. I was a Crew Chief on several B-47E while stationed there. I was there when the 68th.B.W.had a Broken Arrow Alert, and 3 great airmen lost their lives, I can not Remember the name's, but always remember their sacrafice. Nathan H. Leitl S/sgt.-{Nateb47e@charter.net} Disabled!-20 Morin Dr. Easthampton,Mass.01027 phone#413-527-0896 I would like to hear from anyone who was there, at that time? ?Also anyone, that was with the 68th.Or509th.OMS at Pease AFB. in New Hampshire when the 509th. B.W. was Disbanded. This truly is a great site, May God Bless all of the men who were In-Service & Man'ed the Nobel Air-Craft--Your's Truely & alway's S/sgt.Nathan Hale Leitl
My sincere thanks, congratulations, and kudu's to all concerned in producing the most recent newsletter. It is an outstanding piece of work. Also, thanks for the membership roster and B-47 emblem ( which now graces the rear window of my car ). I was happy to learn from the membership roster that there are four or five members including myself that live in or near Lakeland, Fla. I look forward to making contact. Once again, thanks to all, and best wishes to all. Lloyd Grant ( son of Lt. Col. Lawrence H. Grant<deceased 1985> B-47 Navigator McDill and Pease AFB ).
Great site. Enjoyed reading about Jim Obenauf as I was a Nav/Bomb in the 12th B.S. of the 341st BW when the event occured. We had just returned from a three month TDY from Guam and if that had happened over there I doubt if anyone would have returned. Joe Maxwell gave me my first instructional ride in the B47E...Jim Obenauf autgraphed my book "Twenty Seconds To Live" by Elizabeth Land based on the mission. The article brought back a lot of memories of Dyess. Someone ought to write about Don Youngmark's ATO takeoff with a nuc on board that was on fire going down the runway and he calmly got enough altitude to get everyone out except the enlisted 4th man who crashed with the aircraft. I witnessed the event. It was spectacular. R.T. Suttle...grsutt@aol.com
This is first time at this site. I'm a former Ordnance guy,looking for Joseph Santana who was at Greenham Common from 1956 to 1958. I'd appreciate any word on his present status and how to reach him. E-mail to: r.w.link@worldnet.att.net
My name is Jack Fleck and I was stationed at Lockbourne from '56 through '65. Started out in the 419th with a whole slew of brown bars right out of pilot training and spent many a night on the flightline with the lofty title of Refueling Officer. Crew slots eventually opened up and I spent a few hundred hours in the the back seat and then upgraded to Aircraft Commander. Had a great time and was proud to have served during this very memorable time in Air Force history. I am now retired in San Diego. You might find my homepage interesting; there is a section devoted to my Air Force career with some B-47 stuff. I'm at http://home.san.rr.com/fleck
The web site is well done and provides a way to make information availabe that would be difficult to desseminate otherwise. Keep up the good work. John W. Card, Crew Chief, 28th Bomb Sq., 19th Bomb Wing
Was assistant crew chief stationed at McClellan AFB. The site is great and always brings back memories. Had a few flights - Alaska, Canal zone, Argentina, Hawaii, Guam, Spain. Memories that can't be erased. V.Sharpe
I think the site is Great. I am Smsgt Clarence A Bennett, Ret. I was a WB-47E Crew Chief from 1966 until their retirement. I crewed 51-2363 and 51-2358. The best years of my career.
Just read a Posting From John W. Card Posted 8/10/03 Ken Mixon, Crew Chief, 28th Bomb Sq., 19th Bomb Wing Needs Your address and phone # He lost your e-mail address please reply to; Mixon@MSN.COM
Thanks for a great job of my 22 years in the USAF I served 5 of those years on the B-74 as crew chief, flight chief and alert maintenance chief at Lockbourn AFB,OH. I glad others remember this very fine aircraft and what it did for our country. It was a bitch to maintain but we were very fond of it. Ron Coffeen C/Mgt (Ret) rcoffeen@cfworks.com
Think you're doing a great job. Enjoy the background.
8-14-03 First time on this site. I survived 3500 hours in the B-47 starting out as a B-47 Pilot Instructor in the Training Command at Pincastle AFB, (laterMcCoy AFB)then SAC took over & I became the first Lead & first Select Crew Aircraft Commander in the the 321st Bomb Wing. First Crew to train & make first successful launch of the BELL GAM-63 missile which weighed 18,000 lbs attached to the right side of the aircraft. Would enjoy contact. always2@ncws.com
This is my first time visiting the B-47 web site, and I have enjoyed it. I particularly enjoyed the experience of Jim Obenauf landing the B-47 from the back seat without a canopy. I was in the process of getting off of active duty when it happened, but I was sure familiar with the problem. I was the co-pilot on the B-47 that jettisoned a Mark-15 weapon off the coast of Sanannah in February of 1958 after being hit by an F-86. We were on a training mission out of Homestead AFB, and landed at Hunter that night. I also enjoyed Dick Suttle's comments about Jim's incident. Dick and I went to the same college (Coe, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa). Bob Lagerstrom, MajUSAFRet. e-mail gelag95@aol.com
I was stationed at plattsburgh NY from 1955-1962 I crewed 380 the City of Plattsburgh one and two. It was a great airplane to work on. I was stationed at plattsburgh NY. from 1955-1962. 380 BW. 529 BS.I crewed the first City of Plattsburgh and the second City of Plattsburgh, great airplanes. openroad@epix.net Richard Rose I was stationed in plattsburgh NY. from 1955-1962.
My name is Alec Bailey from Australia. I understand an article I wrote is in the 2003 newsletter. If any one wishes to contact me by email rather then a snail mail, the contact is: bailon@acay.com.au. Best wishes to all B47 air and ground crews, associated personnel and association members. Alec Bailey
This is a wonderful web site. Enjoyed reading about Lt Obenauf. I was crew chief of B-47 52-082, 341st Bomb Wing and flew as fourth man with Lt Obenauf twice. Lt Obenauf told me "If I give the order to bail out, I will lower the flaps to slow the aircraft for your bailout." Lt Obenauf was Aircraft Commander for my 100th consecutive on-time take off. I am thrilled to hear he is living in Tuscon. John F. Cotner
As identified on the lead page of the B-47 Stratojet Association website, I am completing a manuscript for a 256-page book on the B-47. Thanks to those who have helped me fill in the markings data for the various B-47 wings. I still have some open units. Can anyone help finish the list? 9th SRW - How was the tail marking applied? I have the squadron colors. 43rd BMW - How was the tail marking applied? I have the squadron colors listed as 63rd BS - Yellow 64th BS - Green (I question then color. Green was usually reserved for the tanker squadron.) 65th BS - Red 44th BMW - How was the tail marking applied? 98th BMW - Need confirmation on the squadron colors. 343rd BS - Orange (Unusual color) 344th BS - Green (Green was usually reserved for the tanker squadron.) 345th BS - White 415th BS - None 340th BMW - How was the tail marking applied? What were the squadron colors? 486th BS 487th BS 488th BS 489th BS 341st BMW - What were the squadron colors? 10th BS 12th BS 490th BS 491st BS 379th BMW - How was the tail marking applied? What were the squadron colors? 524th BS 525th BS 526th BS 527th BS 4347th CCTW - What were the squadron colors? 4347th CCTS 4348th CCTS 4349th CCTS 4350th CCTS 70th SRW - How was the tail marking applied? What were the squadron colors? 6th SRS 26th SRS 61st SRS 91st SRW - What were the squadron colors? 322nd SRS 323rd SRS 324th SRS 338th SRS 343rd SRS Any assistance would be most appreciated. A.T. Lloyd al.t.Lloyd@boeing.com
I was stationed at Walker afb in 1956 to 1958, then assigned to Pease afb till 1959 in the electrical shop working the B-47s. Would like to hear from any one from that time period. my name is Jerry Schwecke
GREAT SITE!!
WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHEN THE NEXT REUNION IS SCHEDULED OF THE 509TH BOMB WING?
Great memories of our youth - A/2C R.L Grimshaw - 43rd Bomb Wing - Tucson, AZ