Date:
10/4/2004
Time:
10:58:42 PM
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Glad to have the guest book working again. Got your e-mail Jim Diamond, will return answer after I submit this comment. There is one thing about the guest book that bugs me, that is the new comments go to the bottom of the list. It would be so much easier to read the new ones if they went to the top of the list, as does the B-52 association guest book. Thanks. James H Brown, MSGT (Ret), member since 1996.
Date:
10/5/2004
Time:
11:07:10 AM
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GLAD TO SEE THAT THE COMMENTS ARE WORKING AGAIN.I CHECK THIS SITE EVERY DAY.IT IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE SITES.AS A MAINT>PERSON ON ARB47E IT BRINGS BACK MANY FOND MEMORIES.
Date:
10/7/2004
Time:
3:27:12 PM
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Please visit my site on RAF GREENHAM COMMON. I have many B-47 pictures to share. www.megspace.com/politics/greenham/index.htm Email Jonathan at: fencer_js@yahoo.com
Date:
10/14/2004
Time:
9:20:16 AM
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Great web site. From an old maintainer.68th Bomb Wing, Lake Charles LA.1957 - 1960.
Date:
10/19/2004
Time:
10:01:09 PM
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I had two tours with the B-47,the 306th at MacDill AFB 1960-1962 and the 509th at Pease AFB 1963-1965. I was an aircraft electrician assigned to FMS at both bases. Msg Floyd M. Baird (Ret.)fmbaird@sbcglobal.net
Date:
10/25/2004
Time:
2:48:50 PM
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Hi,Im Kenny Zerkel,my father Jim flew the B 47 E when he was stationed in Columbus Ohio. He still loves to tell the stories of his experiences almost daily,I will show him this association and hopefully he will join. Also wanted to say what a wondeful site this is,thanks so much,Kenny Zerkel,Joplin,Missouri(kzerkel@snyderbridge.com).
Date:
10/26/2004
Time:
8:56:31 AM
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My name is Aaron J Dicello, CMSGT (RET). I just found your web site and it brought back a lot of good memories. I was with the 301st BW, 301st FMS at Lockbourne from 1959-1962. I was a Structural repairman working on the EB-47 and KC-97. I left in 1962 and went to the 53rd WRS at Kindley Burmuda and we had WB-50s, we move to Hunter in 1963 when we got the WB-47s. We moved to Ramey in 1966 and we had WB-47s and WC-130s. My fondess memory of the B-47 is Maj Lappo flew it under the Makinaw Bridge in Michigan. Thanks for your site.
Date:
10/31/2004
Time:
10:06:59 PM
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I used to belong to the assoc but I haven't heard from them as of late. I would like to rejoin. My name should be on file. S/sgt. Erwin Hull from NY. Please send info to rejoin. Enjoyed te website.
Date:
11/9/2004
Time:
11:42:06 PM
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What a great machine/ Was fortunate to be at MacDill AFB, Tampa, Florida with the 306th Bomb Wing/././././././
Date:
11/14/2004
Time:
4:24:55 PM
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was ground crew, crew chief and nco of night crew on the wonderful and beautiful RB-47, with the 3rs SRS, 26th SRW, stationed @ Lockbourne AFB. one day, a movie crew visited our squadron. they started filming a moyion picture, using my plane and ground crew. we later found out that the picture that they were making was, "STRATEGIC AIR COMMAND' starring Jimmy Stewart. of course mr. stewart never appeared on our base, and all of the scenes that we were in were later cu ot before the pictures release. too bad, i could have been a movie star.:))
Date:
11/17/2004
Time:
9:33:55 AM
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This is a great site for those who served and flew the B-47. I have been reading the comments for a couple of years. I never flew or served with the B-47 crews but from 1965 to 1969 I served with the 306 Bomb Wing at McCoy AFB. Participated in the "ARC LIGHT" and "YOUNG TIGER" campaign in Southeast Asia. I grew up with a love/hate the B-47 as a child, as I was a survivor of a B-47 crash. I use to read all I could about the B-47. The B-47 that crashed into my house was from the 306 Bomb Wing.
Date:
11/18/2004
Time:
7:44:00 PM
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My name is Jay Adams. I was an airframe and engine mech. 43151E at Dyess AFB 1955 - 1956 on B-47Es. 3970 CAMS Torrejon AFB, Spain assigned to the REFLEX team again on B-41Es. Left the Air Force in late 1959. Now reside in Napa, California. Would be interested the B-47 Association if I meet the requirements for membership. Also would like to hear from anybody who was at Dyess or Torrejon during the periods I was there. Jay Adams jay4486@sbcglobal.net
Date:
11/20/2004
Time:
10:51:31 PM
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Bout all I can say is Thanks , Oh for the memories , worked OMS at 32nd.at Barksdale , then McConnell ,last at the 307th. & 98th. at Lincoln AFB. Nebr. So many good friends, wish we could do it all over again..Went on to the B-52's In the 22nd. Bomb Sqd. at March , Crew Chief for "Arc light" missions got to go with my Bomber 17 times, Oh the memories . Thanks again. Robert D.Dahl M'sgt USAF Ret.
Date:
11/22/2004
Time:
4:19:05 PM
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Are there any pilots around who flew the B-47D Turboprop This would have been a great aircraft except for a trouble plagued engine I have still been proposing High Speed Propellers We could save 25 to 35 % of all fuel consummed. Also improved takeoff, clinb, cruise and landing performance. William J. Kreuzer KreuzerA367@AOL.com
Date:
11/24/2004
Time:
1:47:41 PM
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Really enjoyed the site. I am doing some research for my father. He was a crew chief on the B-47 with the 306th BW, 369BS at McDill AFB during the early 50's until about 1955 or so. It would be intretsing to see if I could find some of his group that I could put him in contact with. You can contact me at dbarder238@yahoo.com
Date:
11/30/2004
Time:
11:20:25 PM
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i like your site.how do i find airmen i was sationed with? catlover1938@yahoo.com
Date:
12/1/2004
Time:
8:19:49 PM
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Very good web site, Jim. I was an A-5 Fire Control Tech in the 40th Bomb Wing at Forbes AFB from 1960 to Oct 63. Leon Sanger goondiwind@getatlas.com
Date:
12/2/2004
Time:
6:03:39 PM
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Would the person who made the remarks on 11/14/04 regarding the 3rd SRS,26thSRW please reply with an e mail or address, so that I may contact you. WE served in the same outfit and I might know you. Donald O'Hea e mail DOncol58@hotmail.com
Date:
12/3/2004
Time:
10:49:07 AM
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Looking to contact anyone with info on the Lincoln AFB ammo disposal area north of the SAC weapons storage area. This includes airmen from the EOD det, 34th ADS/MMS, 98th BW, 307th BW, 818th ABG, or any other unit. Contact Ron Plante at Ronald.G.Plante@usace.army.mil or (800) 792-5069 ext 5184.
Date:
12/4/2004
Time:
11:10:54 PM
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Looking to contact anyone with info on the Lincoln AFB ammo disposal area north of the SAC weapons storage area. This includes airmen from the EOD det, 34th ADS/MMS, 98th BW, 307th BW, 818th ABG, or any other unit. Contact Ron Plante at Ronald.G.Plante@usace.army.mil or (800) 792-5069 ext 5184.
Date:
12/5/2004
Time:
9:43:23 PM
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Am former member of 379th A & E Maint Sqdn, Homestead AFB, FL. Was there 1-1956 thru 11-1958. Worked on tail turret & assoc radar on B-47. Spent 9 mos TDY Morocco in 1957 & 58. Looking for a Homestead 379th Bombardment Wing patch. It has '379th Bombardment Wing' on banner at bottom of patch. Patch from 379th with B-52s is different; has latin 'Diligence and Accuracy' on banner. Thanks for the good times. A/1C Chuck Kinney email: mossie98@earthlink.net
Date:
12/6/2004
Time:
5:20:01 PM
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Good site. I flew as a crewmember on WB-47 Eielson AFB mid 1960,s. larry.sharpe@ncmail.net
Date:
12/7/2004
Time:
4:42:30 AM
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I am currently researching the RAF station Brize Norton England where I believe the B-47E Stratojet was stationed. THe information which I hope you will be able to help me with is the very last B47E to depart from this base. It's aircraft designated number call sign destination, names of the crew and any relevant information on this particular jet. I believe the last B-47E departed on or about the 1 April 1965 nearly 40 years ago when the Base was Handed back to RAF Transport Command. I hope you will be able to help with my quest yours in anticipation C M Cook - Clifford.cook216@btinternet.com
Date:
12/10/2004
Time:
11:33:14 PM
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A fine thing indeed. This is an interesting site for the history bug and the patriot. Thanks so much. To those who served...thanks for providing the hammer to smash the sickle, if the call came. God bless you all.
Date:
12/13/2004
Time:
9:39:13 AM
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Very nice to see a website honoring the crews and ground support personnel that worked on the B-47. I served at Homestead AFB as an aircraft electrician in the 526 FMS, 379BW from Jan. 59 until Apr. 61. I was then transferred to KI Sawyer AFB in Michigan to work on the new B-52H. I was there until disharge in July 62. I have many fond memories of my service. God bless any and all who have served this great country of ours. Jerry Newlin A1C jerry.newlin@netcare-il.com
Date:
12/24/2004
Time:
2:32:37 PM
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I am a new member to the Association and just reading some of the notes from SAC Members. I was stationed at Lincoln AFB from 1954 to 1963, with 307th FMS. I worked in several shops, Ground Power & Tire Shop, that was consolidated with the 98th FMS. After working in the Aero Repair Shop, I was assigned to 'Fuel Cells', which became Fuel Systems, and formed that AFSC (42470) All 5 of my children were born there, and I made a lot of friends. (madroy1999@ec.rr.com)
Date:
12/27/2004
Time:
9:06:05 PM
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Very nice site, well organized and very informative,Lots of memories brought back, Msgt Harold Renninger 306th BW MacDill AFB 1956-1958
Date:
12/30/2004
Time:
5:09:03 PM
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I am visting my father in Tulsa OK, Harold B. (Hal) Hackenberger. He was a Raven1, and Co-pilot on RB-50's and Co-pilot on RB-47H. He was in the 55th Stratt Recon Wing from 1951-1958. He is currently a member of the 55th Strat. Recon. Wing Association. He has shared many details and pictures during of visit and web searches. Thanks for bringing us together over military aviation history. Steven Hackenberger (hackenbe@cwu.edu)
Date:
12/31/2004
Time:
2:10:10 PM
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I was a member of the 306th P.M.S FROM 1953 to 1957 and a friend of Bob Scahill who also sent you a comment.I agree with him that the history of the B-47 is greatly understated on the History & Discovery channels.The B-47 was a great plane to work on and Macdill AFB and my buddys there were the best,I will never forget them.Bob if you see this e-mail me at jimdame@prodigy.net S/SGT Jim Dame
Date:
1/3/2005
Time:
7:50:20 PM
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looking fora/1c gary (not sure about spelling last name)jorgenson.and a/1c robert c adams. 343rd bm. sqdn. lincoln, neb.frm 1957 to 1960.
Date:
1/4/2005
Time:
6:08:37 PM
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for got my email looking for my budies from 343rd bm. sqdn. rrguise@bellsouth.net
Date:
1/8/2005
Time:
1:14:38 PM
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This site brings back many good memories. In 1961 my first assignment as a brand new 2lt navigator/bombardier was in the B-47e, 9th bomb wing, 99th bomb sq., Mt. Home AFB. Id. Having logged over 1000 hr's I was proud to have been a part of the B-47 era. It was with mixed emotion's that we ferried the last wing to deactivate too Davis-Monthan AFB in 1966. Neil Patterson (S-62) boernepat@msn.com
Date:
1/9/2005
Time:
1:30:21 PM
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Glad to have the B-47 Assn. Most people today have never heard of the B-47. So they do not know what an advanced aircraft it was. When this generation is gone there will be know one to remember. S/SGT Ardel Henrichsen 320th. Bomb Wing 442nd. Bomo Sqd. March A.F.B. Dec. 1952- Dec. 1956 A/C 51-2164 and A/C 51- 2305
Date:
1/10/2005
Time:
3:33:53 AM
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Date:
1/10/2005
Time:
4:09:43 AM
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Just ran across this site. Think its great.The B-47 was a very beautiful and graceful aircraft. It could be tempermental at times, but I enjoyed working on it. I was an aircraft electrician with the 306th FMS at MacDill AFB Tampa Fla. from 1958 to 1962. Keep up the good work. A/1C James A Higgins e-mail cbcpojim@kvalley.com
Date:
1/17/2005
Time:
3:18:06 PM
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FOUND SO MANY THINGS THAT I HAD MISSED AT THE REUNIONS, ETC. THANKS AGAIN FOR ALL YOUR WORK IN MAKING THE ORGANIZATION THE GREATEST. SINCERELY. ED. EGGERT,JR AF 14385620 367 BOMRON, 1951-1954
Date:
1/18/2005
Time:
10:39:40 PM
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John G. Hocker, Jr. SMGT USAF (Ret) 310th Bomb Wing 310th Armament & Electronic Maintenance Sqd. (Bomb/Nav) 1962-1964 hanshack@gvii.net
Date:
1/19/2005
Time:
2:15:47 PM
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Interesting site. I was an A/C in 9th BW at Mountain Home AFB 56-59, then SSG/CEG out of Barksdale 'til 62, and back to Mountain Home. Flew one of our last two B-47s to the Tucson Boneyard. John (Mac) MacDonald
Date:
1/23/2005
Time:
2:22:07 PM
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Very nice site. I worked on aircraft radios from Jan. 55 to Dec. 59 at Lincoln AFB. Nebraska in the 307th A&EMaint. Sqdn. Spent a lot of time on the B-47. Tom Parson SMSgt. USAF(RET) Rapid City, SD deacon@rappidnet.com
Date:
1/28/2005
Time:
11:26:56 PM
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I was a Crew Chief on the B-47, Tail no 094 stationed at Whiteman AFB MO. from 1955 to 1959. 340 BW 488th Bomb Squadron. Hope to hear from some one that might have served with me. Leonhard Gerling (nick name Otto) Please e-mail lagdag@hotmail.com
Date:
2/7/2005
Time:
10:46:59 AM
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I am continuing research on the crash of 50-081 over North Florida in 1952. I would like to correspond with anyone who knew Major Frederick Ewing, the pilot, and Captain Oscar Yon, the co-pilot. Major Ewing was from Indiana and Capt. Yon from W. Virginia. I'm particularly interested in their histories. Thanks in advance. These gentlemen are heros and I will respect information about them. Bill Dial, Capt, USN, Ret. bdial@aol.com
Date:
2/8/2005
Time:
12:09:34 AM
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Hello, My name is Ron Mealka.I am Vietnam Nam Era Vet.I was an Aircraft Mechanic on B-52's and C-135's.My Father was a B-25 pilot in WW2 and later a B-47 pilot and DCM at Lincoln AFB from 1954 to 1963.He was in the 307th OMS.Mt Father passed away in 1991.I still have some Maintenance Manuals and Pilots Manuals for the B-47.These were his when he logged hundreds of hours in that aircraft.I got your web site from an Aviation History magazine.My email is thecarczar@peoplepc.com
Date:
2/9/2005
Time:
2:59:23 PM
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Great Site! I was at Davis Monthan, 1962-63, and Mt. Home, 63-65, as an Assistant Crew Chief. Spent a lot of time in the alert areas (can't beat the two days on/two days off) at both airplane patches. Did the TDY thing to Elmendorf and was there during the quake, on duty in the alert compound. Keep up the good work. I'll be back. John Olson AF19705386, 1961-1965
Date:
2/19/2005
Time:
9:38:23 PM
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I just found your site and very impressed with all the stories and comments about the great B-47. I was stationed at Davis-Monthan AFB from '53-'57, assigned to the 358th& 360th BS, 3303rd BW. Had a great time as a jet mech. dadevlin@comcast.net
Date:
2/20/2005
Time:
3:01:08 PM
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Didn't the association make available for sale vhs/dvd of the B-47? if so, are they still available and at what price...Thank you...Best web site in the world covering the B-47, she was a great and beautiful lady...I will always be proud to have flown in her...(MacDill AFB, TPA,Fl)
Date:
2/24/2005
Time:
1:31:30 AM
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RMCCARTAN@AOL.COM. You're looking for then Lt James B Obenauf, 96thBW. Goodyear Playhouse or Playhouse 90. Benbrooke 21 or 17. He won the Kollegan Trophy for that. I was working in the control tower at Bergstrom when it happened. Transferred to Dyess shortly thereafter. Played ball with him
Date:
2/25/2005
Time:
11:21:58 AM
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One of the most fulfilling times of my life was when I served in the USAF. I had my Basic in Sampson AFB, NY, My Jet Engine Mechanic's training at Chanute, IL and My permanent Base was MacDill AFB, Tampa, FL in the 306th Fl Maint. Sgd. 1954 - end of 1957. I often wish I'd re-inlisted. We had a saying back then - "Once In SAC always in SAC." How true and that feeling has never left me. Has my Squadron ever had a Re-union and if so where and when? Will there be another one some day? I sure hope so. A/1c Ralph Wiechmann
Date:
3/4/2005
Time:
3:50:28 PM
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I was a "BLUE CRADLE" aircrew member, in the 376BW at Lockbourne AFB, OH. I also served in the "Doomsday Sq." a.k.a. Post-Attack Sq. at LAFB. Any other guys out there who served? Dick Curran LAFB 58-62 & 64-67
Date:
3/5/2005
Time:
8:00:32 PM
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Nice Site- Was K-sys 321A&E Pinecastle, Fla. 53 to 56. Was training command when I arrived and went thru conversion to SAC. Had A & B's then and wing whipped them into ready condition. Did TDY to Lakenheath and Sidi Slimane. Planes were being upgraded to E model when I was gettin out. Many happy memories of service time and fine friends. Larry Bane Lawrence_b3@yahoo.com
Date:
3/6/2005
Time:
10:57:21 AM
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I was an Observor on a lead and standboard crew 744th Bomb Squadron-340th Bomb Wimg-Whiteman AFB Missouri 1954-1958. Phillip Clark AC- Charles Bryant CP. B-47 was the finest aircraft ever made for combat purposes. Earl E. Sparks Colonel USAF (Retired) 6452 Waters Edge Way Clarkston MI 48346 dukesparks @earthlink.net earthlink. net
Date:
3/6/2005
Time:
3:45:39 PM
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I enjoyed your website VERY much....Great website with interesting,features text,photos and links!...I was looking for photos of B-47's assigned to the 100th BW at Portsmouth AFB,NH/Pease AFB from 1956-1966.... 349thBS,(my dad's old WWII squadron #,as well as the other 3 from the 100thBG... B-17G WWII 100th(H) 349thBS Eighth Air Force at Thorpe Abbotts,UK) and 350stBS,351stBS,and 418thBS...I found one of the EB-47E # 52-0410 that guarded the main gate in the late 70's until early 1990's....Best Wishes,and Good Luck! Jack O'Leary,Boston,MA XR_crew@yahoo.com
Date:
3/10/2005
Time:
10:39:26 AM
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Was an A&E mechanic assigned to the 322nd SRS of the 91st SRW assigned to Lockbourne AFB from 15 April 1953 to 6 Feb 1957. Presently am a member of the 91st Strategic Recon Wing Assoc. My email address is: boombear1@earthlink.net Enjoy browsing this WEB site. Brings back many happy and sad memories. Paul Kardian
Date:
3/13/2005
Time:
12:43:31 AM
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I was stationed at Castle AFB in 1954-1955 as an enlisted airmen. I am interested in joining the B-47 Stratojet Association. Please send details. Thanks. John Saylor, 804 E. High St., Bellefonte, PA 16823
Date:
3/13/2005
Time:
11:59:20 PM
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I worked the B-47 with the 44th BW at Lake Charles AFB in Louisiana from 1953-1955 and the 305th BW at MacDill AFB near Tampa, Florida 1957-1959. I have many fond memories.
Date:
3/15/2005
Time:
10:41:48 AM
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Gentlemen: I am a former SAC B-52 aircraft commander, now writing about aviation and aerospace history. I'm researching an upcoming article for Air and Space Smithsonian magazine about SAC air and ground crew experiences during the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962. I would like to talk to air or ground crew who participated in the extended airborne and ground alert operations in Oct-Nov 1962, in hopes of recognizing their efforts in assuring deterrence during those harrowing days. If you are willing to share stories or photographs of that event, please send an email to p47storyATcox.net (using an @ symbol instead of AT, of course, in the address). Or, leave a note for me here. I will then contact you via phone to record your account. Other visitors here might enjoy a brief summary of your recollections, of course. Thanks for your service, and best wishes, Tom Jones 20 BMS, 7 BW, Carswell AFB, TX 1978-83
Date:
3/19/2005
Time:
10:09:36 PM
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I worked on B-47's at walker AFB and pease AFB. I was in the 830th BS,509th BW,from 57 to 62.
Date:
3/21/2005
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1:01:41 PM
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This is a great site. I am just completing a 1/72 scale model of a B-47 and your picture gives me some good painting tips. Thanks.
Date:
3/21/2005
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2:12:19 PM
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looking for any airman at barksdale afb in 513 bs frm 1957 to 1960 rrguise@bellsouth.net thank u
Date:
3/21/2005
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2:18:50 PM
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looking for airman stationed at barksdale afb in 513th bs frm 1957 to 1961 thank you rrguise@bellsouth.net
Date:
3/24/2005
Time:
10:16:32 PM
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I was in 100th FMS, Pease AFB, Jan 58-Aug 59.
Date:
3/26/2005
Time:
10:17:41 PM
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Great site!! I crewed a B47E at Hunter AFB,Ga. i962-1963, 2nd. OMS. FranK Henson
I worked as a flight line mech. on the B-47 from 1957-1961 at Lincoln AFB. Also made two tdy tours to Upper Heyford ,Eng.B-47 was a beautiful airplane. Lawrence Alford ldatx@aol.com
Basic training at Sampson a.f.b. Aircraft & Mechanics school at Sheppard a.f.b. Worked on the B-50 and B-47 from 1953 to 1955 at Hunter a.f.b.2nd Bomb Wing 20th Bomb Squardron.A great web site really brings back the old days in S.A.C.Once in S.A.C you never get out.Totally agree with the importance of the B-47 and helped the U.S. win the cold war. Mort Jabin mordyj1@netscape.com
Grest web page Jim. Thanks for the effort. Dave McCracken. B-47s at Lake Charles '55, Little Rock, '56 to 62, Lockbourne '62 to '64. 2002 hours in the stratojet.
Great site, Thanks for making it available. While RATO sounds more technical, all i ever heard it called was JATO (Jet Assist Take Off). Surprised to learn that the fist RATO was internally mounted ! A1C Hugh D Parker, MA7A - Bomb Nav, 22nd A & E Sqdn, 22nd Bombardment Wing, 15th Air Force, March AFB, Calif. 1958 - 1962. Gen LeMay's SAC Proud To Have Been There! I SUPPORT OUR TROOPS! - GOD BLESS AMERICA! Amen. hdparker@charter.net
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Just learned about the association. I was a crew chief at MacDill on one of the first B-47's to enter the air force (circa 1952). Later crewed a B-47E. Those were the GOOD days. Hope to make the next reunion. Was with the 305BW, 364th Squadron. Thanks for the website. Joe Parker, jparkerjr@hotmail.com
Great! Jim Karns, Pilot and Aircraft Commander, 341st Bomb Wing, Dyess AFB, TX 1956-1961.
For Doug Valen: An answer to your question: I know about the accident that killed Ken Hamrick. Call me at Highland Park High School, in Topeka, Kansas. (785) 274-6053. Thanks for asking, Dave
I am a SAC veteran from 61-65. I flew in B-52's and learned to appreciate hoiw well Boeing built them. My plane the H model is stiull flying and will until about 2040. My hats off and my heart goes out to those of my fellow airmen and their families who did not survive.
I too am a SAC veteran and agree with the previous statement about Boeing. I flew in the B model B-52s and previous to that was a crew chief on a B-47E. Boeings new 787 Dreamliner looks like its going to be a great airliner also
served as crew chief from '53-'55 @ Davis Monthan AFB,Tucson, Az. 43rdBomb Wing, 65th Bomb Sqdn. Also served @ Plattsburgh AFB, '55 -'57, as crew chief, 380th Bomb Wing, 530th Bomb Sqdn.. Have lots of stories to share if interested !!!! I am in the B-47 Association Directory. Francis R. [Bob] Carraro, A/1C. Well retired, and living in Florida.....
Nice Page: I was Bomb/Nav on B-47s. Stationed at Barksdale with the 376th BW.TDYed to Bermuda,Portugal,England,Canada and Iceland. Worked in the 311,312,313BS,While assigned to the 376th AEMS. Transfered to B-52s when Wing moved to Ohio.Willie Perdue