Member of the 303rd BW (303 OMS) from 1959 to 1963. Am in touch with some of the members and we converse by email frequently. Roy R. Meadows, SMS (retired), Email med1616@aol.com
JERRY TRUITT. 303RD BW, DMAFB, TUCSON AZ. CREW CHIEF, I WAS IN THE 358TH BS, AND 303RD OMS, 1953-1962. I CREWED THE WINGS ONLY TB-47, RB-47 AND B-47. AT ONE BRIEF PERIOD ALL THREE AIRCRAFT WERE AT DM. THE RB WAS USED MAINLY FOR AIR REFUELING AFTER THE TRANSFERING OUT THE TB. THE TB WAS USED FOR TRANING UPGRADE AC'S AND CP'S IN TOUCH AND GOES. ALSO BOTH THE TB AND RB WERE USED FOR THE WING CO'S TDY'S. I HAD THE MISFORTUNE OF BEING THE CREW CHIEF ON #296 THAT CRASHED, COSTING TWO LIVES. A BAD DAY.
I found your site by accident while looking for some information on the B-47. I remember my late Uncle telling me years ago that when he first went to work for Boeing, at the Wichita plant that one of his first engineering jobs was the Stratojet. His name was Robert Funke, and by all accounts, he and all the people that worked on the B-47 project did a great job. Thanks for keeping its history alive. jasdavis45@hotmail.com P.S. Hasegawa has a pretty good B-47E in 1/72nd scale if your looking.
I was in 303rd OMS from 59-64, first on flight line and then in recovery, then transfered into Job Control, worked Senior Controler, went reflex many times to Anchorage. Great web page. Clarence Guy USAF Ret. email tko@nemontel.net
I was stationed at Pease AFB< Portsmouth, NH from 1955 to 1958 in the 100th A&E Squadron, 100th Bomb Wing, 8th Air Force (SAC). In January 1958 we deployed to Brize-Norton AFB< England for 3 month TDY. In February one of our 3 Bomb Squadrons was shipped to Terrejon AFB< Madrid, Spain on special alert because of political crisis in Lebanon. Two names that I still remember are Robert Romanos and Micky Lovik. Anyone on board? M. Lawrence Waxler emale22@email.com
great page==nice to see some of the OLD stuff.. often wonder where everybody is.. hello j.d. MSGT Marvin Nelms ret. psquirex@charter.net
great page==nice to see some of the OLD stuff.. often wonder where everybody is.. hello j.d. MSGT Marvin Nelms ret. psquirex@charter.net
JAMES W SLATER, COLORADO CITY, TX. SERVED IN THE 306 BW FROM DEC 51 THRU DEC 54. WAS AN AIRCRAFT ELECTRICIAN IN THE 306TH PMS SQDN. I STILL LOVE THE B47 AND WAS SORRY TO SEE IT DIE. I AM SO HAPPY THAT THERE ARE OTHERS THAT LOVED THAT AC AND KEEP IT ALIVE IN HISTORY.
Great site with interesting informatilon and pictures. Does any one out there know what ever happened to Dan and Becky Borgan. He bailed out of a B-47 in the early 50's and was badly burned but continued to fly the B-47. We bere next door neighbors at Hunter A.F.B. in Georgia. Billy E. Sachse, Spokane, WA. E-mail billsox@ipeg.com
Would the son of Capt. Bill Savoca please contact me? I noticed his request for information about the B-47 accident at Hunter AFB GA. I attemted to e-mail him but apparently his email address has changed. I was stationed at Hunter from 1957-1961 as a B-47 Navigator. Thanks Billy E. Sachse E-mail billsox@ipeg.com
I was stationed at Schilling AFB, Salina, Kansas from 1957 to 1962 working on the T2A Bomb Nav Trainer and The B-47 Simulator. My OIC in simulators was Capt Bobby Hodges, a member of the Weber Ejection Seat Club. I had the opportunity to be associated with some of the finest pilots and navigators in the Air Force. I get a very lonely feeling everytine I see the B-47 or pictures of it. An outstanding site; I really enjoy it. Keep up the good work. Bill Phillips, MSGT (retired). bphill0338@aol.com Pottsboro, TX
301st Bomb Wing A&E from l955 until they switched to B 52 and became the 4238th BW. Barksdale AFB Havent looked at everything yet but like what I See Bill Johnston mbjhnstn@netdoor.com
I am Bob Shelton. I was asst. crew chief on a B47. At Davis Monthan in the 359th bomb squadron and the 303rd. PM squadron, from 53to 2/57. was tdy in Fairford and Guam. Would like to correspond EMail with anyone who can relate to the above...
awddendum to my last commentary. My EMail address is RobBob65@aol.com. Some repeat. I was at Davis Monthan AFB from 1953 to 1957 in the 359th. Bomb Squadron and the 303rd. Periodic Maintenance squadron. Would like to hear from anyone who relates to that. Bob Shelton
I FOUND THIS SITE ACOUPLE YEARS AGO AND HAVE ENJOYED IT TO NO END. I WAS IN THE 10TH SRS_26TH SRW AT LOCKBOURNE A.F.B. COLUMBUS,OHIO FROM1953TO1957.I REMEMBER A COUPLE STORIES ON THE ARCHIVES SECTION.ONE WAS ABOUT A NUKE BEING JETTISONED IN GEORGIA AND THE OTHER ONE TITLED ONE A DAY IN TAMPA BAY.WHY CAN YOU NOT GET THE ARCHIVES ANYMORE? PLEASE KEEP UPTHE GOOD WORK.
My name is Doug Valen and I was a copilot in the 307th BW at Lincoln AFB, NE from about 1960 to 1965. I flew with Bud Timmons and Norm Menke most of that time. Just wondering if anyone can tell me about the accidents that killed two of my pilot training classmates: Ed Shuller and Ken Hamrick. One or both may have been out of Lockbourne AFB. Enjoyed the site and will check back from time to time.
My name is Doug Valen and I was in the 307th BW at Lincoln AFB, Ne from 1960 to 1965 (370th BS). I flew with Bud Timmons and Norm Menke most of that time. Just wondering if anyone can tell me about the accidents that killed two of my pilot training classmates: Ed Shuller and Ken Hamrick. One or both may have been out of Lockbourne AFB. My E-mail address is: dvalen@black-hole.com
SSgt John Shiflett, A1C Louis Ramos and I (Kenneth Vine), were the ground crew at RAF Brize Norton for the B-47 we named the Cajun Queen. None of us were from Lousiana, just sounded like a good name. Even painted the name and face of a woman on the fusalage just to the left of the entering hatch. After about 6 months we were ordered to remove the name and picture as current AF policy then (1963) did not allow us to name our aircraft.
I was assigned to the 376th air refueling sqdn in January 1952 until my discharge in Dec 1954.I was crew chief on aircraft 910 I flew with the aircraft every time it flew. Really enjoyed those years. I stayed in the airlin business with Branif airlines for 28 years, Saudia Airlines 4 years, then to Associated Air Center at Love field until i996,when I formed my own consulting business, which I still do some times on VIP aircraft only Rupert Hoenig S/n 18381312 e mail rahoenig@ntin.net
in 64 and 65 i guarded rb 47's at forbes afb kansas. the job sucked but i thought that was the most beautiful plane in the world.
Re: Date: 1/24/2004 Time: 5:25:26 PM Sgt John Shiflett, A1C Louis Ramos and I (Kenneth Vine), were the ground crew at RAF Brize Norton for the B-47 we named the Cajun Queen. Do you remember teh serial number and wing/squadron for the aircraft? Also, do you have a photo of the aircraft? al.t.lloyd@boeing.com
b-47 at brize norton====7th air division aero club!!!!! remember that kenneth vine???? how about the alt. chamber and ejection seat trainer in frankfort germany?? has been c/c of 496....along with rosey, loveless,and mccoy... love to hear from you guys MSGT MARVIN NELMS psquirex@charter.net
Hello Yes i was Station in Lincoln A F B Lincoln Nebr.1957 truh 1961 bring's back Good And Bad Memory's. Had some great time's there. I was a Crew Chief on B47 Tail # 357?. I do remember one Guy Gary Jorgens and Major Scudder, my email is trapshootter1@aol.com. i was with the 98oms. Thank's Ed MArshall
I was stationed at Lincoln AFB 55/58. 307th FMS elect. shop. Good memories outweigh my bad memories of my duty there. I'm a first time visitor and have enjoyed your site. Keep it alive! usair@charter.net
The background on most of the information is so dark it makes it difficult to read. I'm not sure how to change it ,but please give it some thought.
Anybody know what ever happen to aircraft S/N 52-609, this B47-E was the #1000th b47 built at Wichita Kansas,and named "the city of salina". for many years a b47 sat at the old abandon schilling AFB with the name city of salina on it but it wasn't aircraft S/N 52-609, it was a later model with the name painted on it. The fake city of salina was taken to wright pat and restored and is now on display in the cold war exibit. it's a shame that the real city of salina was destroyed and the fake is liveing a charmed retirement. Kurt S. Entress kentress@epix.net
RAF GREENHAM COMMON; DID YOU EVER SERVE HERE ON KNOW SOMEONE WHO DID? A friend is looking for Capt. Dave Silver of the 303rd BW. He was a Navigator who TDYed to Greenham in early 1960s. Please say if you know where we can find him. Please also visit my RAF Greenham Common website: www.megspace.com/politics/greenham/index.htm Email: fencer_js@yahoo.com I also have many very rare B-47 photos taken at the base in both black and white and color. Would be good to hear from you all. Jonathan
Re Kurt S. Entress on City of Salina. There is no guarantee that only one aircraft had a given name. The aircraft in the USAF Museum is an RB-47H not an B-47E. Both aircraft carried the same name. Look at the Memphis Belle a B-17 of notiriety. The first was a B-17F assigned to the 91st BG at Bassingborn, England. It was the first Eighth Air Force bomber to achieve 25 combat mission during the dark early days when the Might Eighth's loss rate would have been 400% in the first year. Subseqently there were other Memphis Belles, including an F-105 in Southeast Asia. The latest is Memphis Belle V, flagship of the 2nd BW at Barksdale AFB, headquarters of the Eighth Air Force. A. T. LLoyd al.t.lloyd@boeing.com.
I am sure and don't need to remind anyone visiting this site that if not for the b47 and it's crews we would not have won the cold war. talk softly and carry a big stick. The 47 was one damn nice looking big stick. a kansas salthawk
I am sure and don't need to remind anyone visiting this site that if not for the b47 and it's crews we would not have won the cold war. talk softly and carry a big stick. The 47 was one damn nice looking big stick. a kansas salthawk
Submitted by Bob bowman, 2-5-04. My first assignment out of B-47 crew training at McConnell was with the 90th SRW at Forbes. While waiting for a permanent crew assignment, I had the opportunity to fly a couple of times with navigator John McKone. John and I spent some non-flying time together since we were in the same fraternity (Phi Delta Theta, he at U of Kansas and me at Ga. Tech). Since the 90th SRW was converted to a crew-training wing in May 1958, John went to the 55th SRW across the runway at Forbes. I was transferred to the 98th BW at Lincoln and was assigned to a permanent crew in June 1958. On July 1, 1960, McKone’s RB-47H was shot down by MIG-17’s over the Barents Sea near the Kola Peninsula performing an ECM mission. McKone and Freeman Olmstead, the pilot, bailed out successfully and were captured and incarcerated in Lubyanka prison. The AC and three Ravens were lost. President Kennedy intervened and obtained the release of McKone and Olmstead in January of 1961. McKone and Olmstead wrote a book about the incident entitled The Little Toy Dog that I purchased in the mid 60’s. I would like to contact John McKone if anyone knows his location. Also would like to contact: John "Moose" Quine, stationed ar Salina, KS in the late 1950's, originally from Bangor, Maine, lived in Wallingford, Conn in the late 1960's; Joel Ziff, stationed at Forbes in the late 1950's, originally from Philidelphia; Edward Van Cunningham stationed at McConnell in the late 1950's, originally from near Terrytown, NY. If you know of any of these former Air Force personnel, let me know at bbowman@northhighland.com. Thanks, Bob Bowman