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| Name: | sam johnson/aka throttles |
| Comments->: | sac will be be back miss alert banging water typhoon evacs,miss the partys at the huts. god bless the crews on 1026 and balls 53 |
| B-52 Assignments->: | guam,edward,fairchild |
| Name: | SPC Todd A Schelbrock |
| Comments->: | Currently serving in the AZ ARNG 860th Military Police Co. Big fan of the B-52. Enjoyed your webpage. |
| Name: | Val Strode |
| use * instead of @ in address: | vstrode*hotmail.com |
| Comments->: | Hey all to you guys out there. Keep em flying. |
| B-52 Assignments->: | Minot AFB 81-86, Blytheville/Eaker AFB 86-91 (RAF Fairford Desert Storm) |
| B-52 Association Member?->: | no |
| Name: | Michael McLaughlin |
| use * instead of @ in address: | dutch4*cox.net |
| Comments->: | Hello All,
Need some help please. Am looking for the Airmans Magazine issue from 1972, 1973, 1974 or 1975 that did a cover story on the 11 Day War (Linebacker II). There were a lot of photos taken on Guam, the centerfold showed a bunch of guys on the hammerhead hilltop watching the bombers take off. Would very much like to acquire this issue or will pay for a very nice color xerox copy of the whole issue plus the shipping costs. Does anyone have a copy of such or direct me to a library or museum that would have a copy. Thx, Mike |
| B-52 Assignments->: | 1968 Little Rock AFB (B-58), 1970 -1976 Barksdale AFB, U-Tapoa, Robins and Guam |
| Name: | dianne black |
| Comments->: | in memory of my father - CMSgt Kenneth A. Black - gunner |
| Name: | Jeffrey Haddock |
| use * instead of @ in address: | acesone*sbcglobal.net |
| Comments->: | Served the 92nd MMS at Fairchild from 1978 to 1980 as 31650T on the B52/ AGM69-A. Anybody out there from same space and time?
Any other places I can check for alumni of same? Good luck all! |
| B-52 Assignments->: | Chanute AFB 1977-78, Fairchild AFB 1977-80 |
| B-52 Association Member?->: | No |
| Name: | Jimmy McGrew |
| Your web page URL->: | http://stlmagoo@aol.com |
| Comments->: | I went to the 93rd. A&EMS at Castle AFB,Ca. After Tech School in Sept 1962(B52's and KC 135's). In Oct 1965,(B52's) went to National Bomb Comp. at Fairchild, Wa. AFB, My AFSC was 30174 (NAV AIDS TECH AIRBORNE MAINT.Doppler&Radar), where we were known for our 5 Mile bomb miss. (YES 5 MILES.)Nov. 1965 assigned to 4252nd. Strat Wing at Kadena Air Base, Okinawa.
( KC135's) Went all over Southeast Asia for the following 30 months, including Vietnam, Went to DM, in Tucson, AZ. April 1968, Discharged Dec 1968, How things turn out. I now work for Boeing Company building equipment to support most pf their Aircraft including B-52's The old BUFF is still in the Air!! My 7 years, 9 months and 27 days in the Air Force were some of the BEST years of my life. Jimmy McGrew |
| B-52 Assignments->: | 93rd Bomb Wing Castle 62-65 Kadena AB, Okinawa, 1965-1968. |
| B-52 Association Member?->: | NO: Would Like to Join. |
| Name: | Tom Harbrecht |
| use * instead of @ in address: | harbrecht1@aol.com |
| Comments->: | I was part of the combat defense force that secured the wing during and after the Cuban Missle Crisis (CMC). As Air Policemen securing the aircraft and wing, we got to know and respect a number of the air crew. Standing 12 to 16 to 24 hour alerts in late '62 and early '63 (you didn't think it was instantly over after October, did you?) we ended up sharing the fatigue, stress and discomfort that the alert crews constantly lived with. It was a real love/hate relationship and every day I thank God that I had that experience. |
| B-52 Assignments->: | 4135th Strategic Wing/39th Bomb Wing (H) |
| Name: | James W. Spoon |
| use * instead of @ in address: | jamesspoon@sbcglobal.net |
| Comments->: | Stationed at Ellsworth from 67 - 71. Worked in the Security Police Squadron guarding the 52's and KC 135's. It was an honor to meet the crews that flew and the crews that worked on and maintained these ships in case of war. Thanks to all of you for your service. |
| B-52 Assignments->: | Guard B52's and 135's |
| Name: | mike sullivan |
| use * instead of @ in address: | sullivan_mike*sbcglobal.net |
| Comments->: | i was there from 1972 to 1975 worked i in jet shop on danny clayton's crew the best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
| Name: | Paul V. Muffuletto |
| use * instead of @ in address: | alivenkikin*yahoo.com |
| Comments->: | This is really a great site. I worked on these monsters for about 5 years (AFSC 30151 &30151B). In USAF 1961 - 1967. Got to work on various models during my time in, and enjoyed myself... most of the time! |
| B-52 Assignments->: | Dow AFB, Maine; Dyess AFB, Texas; & Short time on Guam |
| Name: | Keith Hagerman |
| use * instead of @ in address: | travismcgee682*hotmail.com |
| Comments->: | At March AFB '79-'81 (then sent to The Lik [Incirlik, Turkey] all of '82. Was a B-52D and KC-135 autopilot tech. Don't know why, but today I looked-up the MD-1 Astrotracker on-line. The most ridiculous write-up I got was "Does not work in the Official position". I had to think for a minute: there is no "Official" position. I figured out he meant: Off..........I'm glad they made it home. |
| B-52 Assignments->: | March AFB '79-'81 D model |
| B-52 Association Member?->: | No |
| Name: | Lance Nelson |
| use * instead of @ in address: | lancen*hotmail.com |
| Comments->: | I worked B-52 G/H and B-2's at Whiteman, also flew on MH-60 Blackhawks, before I retired in 2006 I was doing SAAM planning at the Tanker Airlift Control Center at Scott AFB |
| B-52 Assignments->: | Fairchild, Castle |
| B-52 Association Member?->: | NO |
| Name: | David L Gilbertson |
| use * instead of @ in address: | Gilby52*centurytel.net |
| Comments->: | Was eng.tech. B52G and KC135Q.TDY KADENA 72 ,ANDERSON 73. |
| B-52 Assignments->: | 456 FMS BEALE AFB 72-75 |
| Name: | rtowle |
| use * instead of @ in address: | *verizon.net |
| B-52 Assignments->: | B-52G at Mather AFB, B-52H WST upgrade |
| B-52 Association Member?->: | No |
| Name: | Robert Verkler |
| Comments->: | Was stationed at Carswell AFB from 1973 - 1980 (B-52D), 7th FMS Jet Shop. Worked as a Jet Engine Tech in the Engine Shop and Test Cell. There will never be another aircraft like the B-52 |
| Name: | Bruce Wilkie |
| use * instead of @ in address: | bw68pfc*aol.com |
| Comments->: | great site Stationed at Griffiss AFB 72- 75 5 months in 73 tdy to Guam.(countless sattelite alert tdy's at Minot in 74/75) B52 crew cheif. first assigned as assistant crew cheif on 58-0225 later became crew cheif on 59-0593 and 58-0173. Worked D models and G models on Guam. Remember the last day of bombing and launching anything that would fly and drop bombs. What a site! Glad I didnt work recovery! Spent last two months on Guam mostly in the alert shack. Still an E3 when I got put on alert duty. I guess I was one of very few at my rank, alert and crew cheif qualified. Other than better sleeping accomodations I would have preferred staying on preflights. It would be great to talk to anyone who was at the "Griff" or at Anderson or Minot during those years. |
| B-52 Assignments->: | 58-0225, 58-0173 and 58-0593 primarily. Both D and G's on Guam |
| B-52 Association Member?->: | Probably will join |
| Name: | Mike Thibodo |
| use * instead of @ in address: | thib544*comcast..net |
| Comments->: | Spending time between St. Paul, MN and Estero, FL. |
| B-52 Assignments->: | Ramey AFB 1968-1970 |
| Name: | Stanley Howard |
| use * instead of @ in address: | tngstan@hotmail.com |
| B-52 Assignments->: | 40 th BS, 6 SAW, Walker AFB, New Mexico |
| Name: | Chet Booth |
| use * instead of @ in address: | chetanddonnab@charter,net |
| B-52 Assignments->: | 28 th A & E. Ellsworth AFB. SD |
| Name: | Tom Redden |
| use * instead of @ in address: | thomasredden*gmail.com |
| Comments->: | Retired USAF. SAC was one of the best experiences of my career.
B-52 aircraft welder |
| B-52 Assignments->: | Seymour Johnson 1979 - 1981 |
| Name: | Chris Greiten |
| use * instead of @ in address: | cgreiten*ameritech.net |
| Comments->: | Gunner 1970-74. B52F, D, and H models. Stationed KI Sawyer, Castle for training, Anderson and Utapo for Arclight/Linbacker fun. |
| B-52 Assignments->: | Tail Gunner B52 F, D and H. |
| B-52 Association Member?->: | No |
| Name: | Fred Hetler |
| use * instead of @ in address: | fjhet1@netzero.com |
| Comments->: | Where are all the SAC Cops from McCoy 61/63 ad Grand Forks 65/66? Hump'd 52's/ 135's @ McCoy and ran ADT @ the Forks MMS Area. Will be in Shreveport for AFSPA Meeting 1/4 Oct 09, look me up. Also spent 18 Months @ Wheelus AB, Libya 64/65. |
| B-52 Assignments->: | McCoy and Grand Forks, CDS AP |
| B-52 Association Member?->: | Not yet |
| Web Site Suggestions?->: | Fun to read |
| Name: | W JOHN VONDRASEK |
| Comments->: | INTERESTING WEB SITE. |
| Name: | mel thornton |
| use * instead of @ in address: | melt1945*hotmail.com |
| Comments->: | sirs, I am trying to research a bombing incident at a Special Forces camp in Vietnam around the month of Aug. 1968. the camp had been under heavy ground attack for several weeks. A very hush hush group group of Air Force personel arrived in camp and proceeded to install some kind of radio transformers to trianglate the camp. This is where the facts end. The stories around the camp was that we now had the capability to call in low level night air strikes (including B-52s) anywhere around the camp. With in days north Viet Tanks were discovered approaching the camp and 3 to 6 tanks were reported destroyed by bombs after night. I was serving at the camp at the time and always wondered if this was even possible. I have tried to get some info of the internet but there is so much available I am unable to wade through it. I thought one of your members might know how to access this history Thank You, Mel Thornton
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| Name: | Donald Hahn |
| use * instead of @ in address: | dhahn62*hotmail.com |
| Comments->: | I was an Aircraft security specialist at GrandForks from 1980-1984 and again from 90-93. During exercises or any time we had to be on the stone I always requested to be on the "Gray Lady" 0062 was her last four. My flight cheif noticed this and asked why? I told him we rolled out about the same time it gives me someone about my age to talk too..lol. Of course he thought I was nuts.But I would really love to know what happen to her. I believe she was a "G" with the quad .50's, but we also had the "H"'s and it has been awhile. Send any info to my e-mail addy please. |
| B-52 Assignments->: | GrandForks AFB, ND from 1980-1984 and again from 90-93. |
| B-52 Association Member?->: | No |
| Name: | Richard Darvas |
| use * instead of @ in address: | ddarvas*cox.net |
| Comments->: | Began my AF career in the 92nd FMS (hydraulic spec) at Fairchild in 1957. There was 1 B-36 left and 1 brand new D model (tail 5673 I believe) when I arrived. Eventually there were 90 Ds and 30 tankers on the ramp before the wing split up moving some to Minot and some to Glascow. I spent my first 7 years there and thought I never would leave SAC not that I particularly wanted to. Then out of gratitude for my service, I was sent to Thule for a year. Of my 26 years service, those first with that magnificent aircraft will always be the high point. Loved to catch tanker flights and watch refuelings.
Great memories. |
| B-52 Assignments->: | Fairchild AFB 57-64 |
| B-52 Association Member?->: | Yes |
| Name: | Steve ( Pete) Peters |
| use * instead of @ in address: | sgpeters@nlamerica.com |
| Comments->: | Just found this site, loved what I read. I'm an old FMS
airframe repairman. Worked at Robins from 60-63 on the Buff's and KC-135's. Hope there are still some of old guy's around. Would love to hear. |
| B-52 Assignments->: | Robins, Robins, Robins |
| B-52 Association Member?->: | Thinking |
| Web Site Suggestions?->: | Keep up the good work! |
| Name: | Ron Sellers |
| use * instead of @ in address: | proswac*swbell.net |
| Comments->: | Crew member on the first B-52, lost in Vietnam. Dyess-E05
shot-down 22/11/1972. 0110-D. |
| B-52 Assignments->: | Dyess, Ramey, Altus,Guam, U-tapao |
| B-52 Association Member?->: | yes |
| Name: | Harry J McCallion |
| use * instead of @ in address: | mccallion_mac@hotmail.com |
| Your web page URL->: | http://mccallion_mac@hotmail.com |
| Comments->: | B-52F Crew Chief Barksdale AFB, during Cold War, I also flew on many of the Airborne Alert Missions (32-36 Hour duration. Awarded the Master Crew Chief title. Re-Assigned to Maintenance Control as Senior Maintenance Controller. Transfered to Loring AFB, as Senior Maintenance Controller. Selected by Wing Commander Col. Reddel to crosstrain into the SAC Command Post at Loring AFB.Transfered to Turkey TUSLOG DET 175 for three years.
Became an Airborne Combat Controller with 7th ABCCC, flew over 125 Combat Missions & 2000 plus hours over Laos. Retired from the Pentigon in 1972. |
| B-52 Assignments->: | Barksdale AFB |
| B-52 Association Member?->: | Loring AFB |
| Name: | Kimberly Lombardi |
| use * instead of @ in address: | klombard*nycap.rr.com |
| Comments->: | H Model Crew Chief LOVED it, LOVED the jet.
BUFF's rock...:) |
| B-52 Assignments->: | 96th OMS, DYESS AFB |
| B-52 Association Member?->: | Not yet. |
| Name: | Charlie Skipper |
| Comments->: | Great site. Is there anyone out there from the old 39th BW (4135 strategic wing) who served at Eglin AFB during the early 60's. The wing went home to Barksdale in 1965. I served on B-52G's 80167 and 80241. Loved that alert duty. |
| B-52 Assignments->: | 39th OMS, Temp wing at Eglin AFB |
| B-52 Association Member?->: | no |
| Name: | CJ Allred (Butler) |
| use * instead of @ in address: | ccucjay*yahoo.com |
| Comments->: | 321x0 then 456x0 to live & die at Barksdale! 1981-1990. Looking for other 2AMS/2OMS troops. BNAV & otherwise |
| B-52 Assignments->: | 2AMS/2OMS |
| B-52 Association Member?->: | no |
| Name: | Harry J McCallion |
| use * instead of @ in address: | mccallion_mac@hotmail.com |
| Comments->: | Former member of the 301st/ 436 Bw Barksdale AFB 1958-1964, then 42 BW Loring AFB Command Post Controller |
| Name: | Don (Mac) McDowell |
| use * instead of @ in address: | dmacduck*hotmail.com |
| Comments->: | Anyone from the 92nd OMS at Fairchild, please check out http://unitpages.military.com/unitpages/unit.do?id=729437 if you haven't already. We will be looking at another reunion in the future and would like to see more attend. You will probably recognize some names you haven't thought about for years. |
| B-52 Assignments->: | Fairchild, May 1974 - March 1996. Crew Chief, G's, H's, A & R-model Tankers. |
| Name: | Danny |
| use * instead of @ in address: | danny249*centurytel.net |
| Comments->: | Don, thanks, will send an email to Frank in a few minutes. A lot of names popping up that are familiar, Hnery Miller, Dave Gallentine, Frank and others.
I'm keeping busy, I'm doing mainteance training on Citation Ultras in So. America, 30 days here and 30 days home. Good job to have, get to travel but not too much. |
| B-52 Assignments->: | Mather, Andersen, Dyess and Fairchild |
| B-52 Association Member?->: | No |
| Web Site Suggestions?->: | None |
| Name: | Don (Mac) McDowell |
| use * instead of @ in address: | dmacduck*hotmail.com |
| Comments->: | I see Frank Schade's name keeps coming up on here and thought I would give a bit of info on him. He is still here in Spokane and still the same ole Frank. He and his wife Mary have a cabin up by us and we drink a "cold beer" quite often. He had some back problems for a while, but is doing better. If anyone is intersted you can reach Frank at mschade@comcast.net. He might have that Master Crew Chief patch you are looking for Danny. |
| B-52 Assignments->: | Fairchild, May 1974 - March 1996. Crew Chief, G's, H's, A & R-model Tankers. |
| Name: | Henry Miller |
| use * instead of @ in address: | henryemiller*comcast.net |
| Comments->: | Bill Maynard. Bill Maynard. Now I remember you Bill. I think you were on 0069 (B-1) with Shirley and Ron Abbey? My memory is fading and I keep in touch with very few Dyess people. Just Ed Meyer and Joe Swab. I was on 0056 with Smokin' Dave Gallentine and Jerry Rader.
I see Frank Schade's name here too and remember him from Fairchild. He made a big impression on me when I showed up there in 84 with my one stripe. I went into the hanger on my first day(night) of work--scared shitless. Here comes Frank Schade and he sits me down and gives me advise I'll never forget. I remember what he said. "Always make sure you are early to work and find something to do. I don't care what--just show you are eager to work. Grab a broom, sweep floors--whatever. There is always something to do." Frank was 100% right and I still carry that ethic today. I don't know what became of him and I'm sure he doesn't remember me (I was at Farichild only a short time) but thanks for the advice Frank. |
| B-52 Assignments->: | Fairchild |
| Name: | william maynard |
| use * instead of @ in address: | jvjjones*wowway.com |
| Comments->: | worked bomer phase from 81 to 86 then went dyess worked B1B till messed up back put me out in 92 anyone know how i can get the 416 oms patch thanks and GOD bless everyone |
| B-52 Assignments->: | 416 oms |
| B-52 Association Member?->: | no |
| Name: | Danny Schell |
| use * instead of @ in address: | danny249*centurytel.net |
| Comments->: | Does anyone know where I can get a Master Crew Chief decal, one of the subdued ones? I had a few from my time at Fairchild, and need one to have a few made. |
| B-52 Assignments->: | Mather, Andersen, Dyess and Fairchild |
| B-52 Association Member?->: | No |
| Name: | Danny Schell |
| use * instead of @ in address: | danny249*centurytel.net |
| Comments->: | Joe, I remember you, I ran in to Billy Miller in Germany a few years ago. I'm working in South America now. Take care.
Worked D,G and Hs, then the last two years was assigned to the U2 world |
| B-52 Assignments->: | Mather, Andersen, Dyess, Fairchild, |
| B-52 Association Member?->: | No |
| Name: | Joe Kelley |
| use * instead of @ in address: | Kkelleym@sbcglobal.net |
| Comments->: | I see several blasts from the past out there. I was at Fairchild from 3/86 till 7/89. Don MacDowell Maintenance Team Chief for a will, Danny Schnell was QA and Bill Maddux was assit CC under Don Akers. My last position while at Fairchild was Alert Force Maintenance Controller. Danny to answer your question. Frank Schade was the grave shift Pro Super when I first arrived there. |
| B-52 Assignments->: | Ellsworth, Fairchild, Ellsworth |
| Name: | Roland R; LaFrance, Sr |
| use * instead of @ in address: | disabldfirefiter*hotmail.com |
| Your web page URL->: | http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1792141605&ref=profile&__a=1 |
| Comments->: | Hello, again, It has been a long time since I was last here in B-52 land. I still have the same old feelings about the BUFF, as it is one, maybe No. 1, on my list of favorite aircraft of all time. A big "GOD bless!!!" to all of you, especially all of you who are still flying, maintaining, and protecting our greatest warplane, ... the B-52! |
| B-52 Assignments->: | 42nd CES Fire Dept., Loring AFB, ME, 1972-76; TDY:43rd CES FD, Andersen AFB, Guam, 1973. |
| B-52 Association Member?->: | no |
| Name: | JIM WARRELMANN JR |
| use * instead of @ in address: | NJDEER1*AOL.COM |
| Comments->: | SPS ON THE SAC SIDE WE GOT BEST SPS IN SAC THAT YEAR 78 `1977 TO 1978 THEN TO FAIRBANK AND OUT |
| Name: | Ventura Franco |
| use * instead of @ in address: | kikof1*msn.com |
| Your web page URL->: | http://futuretek.myffi.biz |
| Comments->: | Hi all,
I was 5 wiper at Ellsworth afb 56-615 also need a pic of it if anyone out there has it...from 1960-1964 under Crew Chief TSGT Larry Sonnenberg Assistant A1C Crew Chief Bennett I need a pic(JPG) of a Master Recovery Team Chief Patch.. For my TWS-- http://airforce.togetherweserved.com/profile/65461 Any one want to join go for it..really nice place many benefits.. Thanks |
| B-52 Assignments->: | Ellsworth AFB |
| B-52 Association Member?->: | NCOA |
| Web Site Suggestions?->: | TWS.... http://airforce.togetherweserved.com/profile/65461 |
| Name: | Clark King |
| use * instead of @ in address: | debbiedude*sbcglobal.net |
| Comments->: | Crew Chief 1966 to 1970. Worked on H's G's and D's |
| Name: | J.Messenger |
| use * instead of @ in address: | jondot*yahoo.com |
| Comments->: | Ws stationed at Griffiss between Jan 1980 and Oct 1983,
was crew chief of 59-2601. Spent last 9 months on alert with her. |
| B-52 Assignments->: | Griffiss AFB 416 OMS |
| B-52 Association Member?->: | not yet |
| Name: | frazier elliott |
| use * instead of @ in address: | frazierelliott*rocketmail.com |
| B-52 Assignments->: | 320th OMS Mather AFB CA, TDY Andersen AFB Guam |
| Name: | sam |
| use * instead of @ in address: | buffvetern@yahoo.com |
| Comments->: | alert typhoon evacs banging water baby oh yea sac will be back low levels watching people lose there cookies |
| B-52 Assignments->: | guam,edwards,fairchild |
| Name: | Larry Byrd E-7 Ret. |
| use * instead of @ in address: | lbyrd1725*bellsouth.net |
| Comments->: | 72nd OMS Ramey, ground crew and crew chief. 449th OMS Kincheleoe, crew chief. Ellsworth 28th OMS Flight chief,Loring 42nd OMS Support Branch shop chief |
| B-52 Assignments->: | Ramey, 67-69 Guam 72-74 Kincheloe 74-78 Ellsworth 78- 80 Loring 83-86 |
| B-52 Association Member?->: | no |
| Name: | James Hess |
| use * instead of @ in address: | jameslhess*hotmail.com |
| B-52 Assignments->: | SAC, 1969-1990: B-52 Nav/RN/staff at 51st BMS, Seymour Johnson, 43rd SW, Andersen, HQ 8AF, HQ SAC, 1CEVG RBS, and 97th BMW. |
| Name: | Kevin Smith |
| use * instead of @ in address: | boeingb52*yahoo.com |
| Comments->: | Just a quick note to the Association. If members go to
http://www.af.mil/ and look for the AF Mil Video link. They will see a short clip from Barksdale AFB and some nice footage of our favorite warbird. Enjoy!! |
| B-52 Association Member?->: | Sure am! |
| Name: | ROGER A CROCKER |
| use * instead of @ in address: | roger50@att.net |
| Comments->: | westover air base 1969-71 TDY okinwa 1970 crew chief b-52 d&h models.ARC_LITE--- I JUST GOT AROUND thinking about all we did. It took my son's service in the Marine corps, and two missions in Iraq,2006&2008 for me to see what is was all about. I lost my mom just before I went over and on top of that I got my girl friend pregent. She was only 16. I was 19. Well after I got back I lost it all and went over the hill. I screwed my life up but good.Did 6 months and recieved a BCD. in 71. Alot of time went by and then I contacted the V.A. in my home town and talked to some poeple about my short coming. They told because I did my time over seas in time of war, I would be able to march with them anytime.So on May 25 2009 I suited up and marched for the first time. WHAT A TRIP.I will march as long as I can for those who never made it back!!! Roger and out |
| Name: | LOUIS PETRICONE |
| use * instead of @ in address: | LPETRICONE*AOL.COM |
| Your web page URL->: | http:// N/A |
| Comments->: | TODAY IS MY FIRST DAY FINDING THIS SIGHT, OVER THE YEARS AFTER MY SEPARATION FROM THE U.S.A.F. I DID NOT THINK ABOUT THE DETAILS OF MY A.F. SERVICE,RAISING A FAMILY,WORK,ETC. KEPT ME FROM LOOKING BACK AT THAT HISTORY,BEING A VIETNAM VET 1969-1973 I DID NOT FEEL THE SUPPORT THE MILTARY TODAY IS GETTING FROM THE PUBLIC SO I DIDN'T TALK MUCH OR TRY TO REMEMBER BACK TO THE DAY. TIME CHANGES THINGS AND LATELY MY FAMILY IS BEGINNING TO RECOGNIZE MY EFFORTS DURING MY TIME SPENT SERVINING MY COUNTRY WHICH I ALWAYS HAVE BEEN SO PROUD. I AM NOW TRYING TO PUT THIS HISTORY BACK IN THE FOREFRONT OF MY MEMORIES, THE ONLY PROBLEM NOW IS I JUST TURNED 60 YEARS OF AGE AND GETTING THE DETAILS BACK IS TRYING TO SAY THE LEAST.I AM HOPING PEOPLE OUT THERE MIGHT HELP ME WITH THE DETAILS (BOMB WINGS,SQUADRONDS,AWARDS THAT MAY HAVE BEEN GIVEN TO THE BOMB WINGS I SERVED, PATCHES,ETC.)I AM PUTTING TOGETHER A DISPLAY CASE AND WOULD LIKE TO INCLUDE AS MUCH OF THE STORY AS I CAN RECALL. I HOPE TO GET MUCH FEEDBACK THANK YOU. |
| B-52 Assignments->: | WESTOVER A.F.B. 1969-1970 GRIFFISS A.F.B. 1970-1971 U-TAPAO A.F.B. 1973 INVOLVED WITH LINEBACKER 1&2 |
| B-52 Association Member?->: | SENT IN APPLICATION TODAY |
| Name: | Robert Gage |
| use * instead of @ in address: | shinnerg*yahoo.com |
| Comments->: | My uncle was In the 95 bomb wing master crew cheef.Name Edd Gage.He is 78 still liveing and im looking To find some of his old frinds.He dose not like computers thanks. |
| Name: | E Green |
| use * instead of @ in address: | ekgreen*roadrunner.com |
| Comments->: | Stanley, I was at the Kinch from 66-69. I don't remember you, but must have crossed paths. I was in OMS and lived at 42 Long. Another engine troop lived in front of me. I can't remember the number. He was a Tech Sargeant. |
| B-52 Assignments->: | Ramey, Kincheloe |
| Name: | Daniel Dubois |
| use * instead of @ in address: | ddubois*hot.rr.com |
| Comments->: | My time as a B-52G and B-52H crew chief was the highlight of my life. |
| B-52 Assignments->: | 1972-1977 barksdale AFB 1973 guam bulletshot 1977 -1979 Ellsworth AFB |
| B-52 Association Member?->: | no |
| Name: | Stanley R. Dorjahn |
| use * instead of @ in address: | sdorjahn*aol.com |
| Comments->: | I was stationed at Kincheloe AFB,MI from Nov 1963 to Oct 1968 in the 449th FMS Engine Shop. I worked both in the shop and the line. I was run qualified on both KC135 and B52 and loved it when I had to do an alert start on the B52 (can still smell the oder of the shotgun starters and good old JP-4). I think I worked every plane on the base at one time or another.
Read a post about the PRIDE posters all over the place. In the Engine shop it was " The difficult we do immediately, the impossible takes a little longer". My wife and I were married at the base chapel and our oldest daughter was born in the base hospital. Lived on base at 14 Long. Does anyone know where I could find a list of both tanker and bomber tail numbers assigned to the 449th? From Kincheloe I went to Eielson AFB,AK (6th CAMS)and worked on the KC and RC135,s. Went on to be a Flight Engineer on C141A and C5-A and retired after 23 yrs 16 days. I have many memories of my military career but the most vivid and fondest are of Kincheloe and working those wonderful B52's and fishing at Trout Pond not too far from base. Am still in the aviation business working for a major airline as an A&P Mechanic and while I work on both airframe and powerplant I still like working engines the most. Will retire for good next year. |
| B-52 Assignments->: | Kincheloe AFB,MI |
| B-52 Association Member?->: | Not yet |
| Web Site Suggestions?->: | Love it.. Gives us old farts a chance to remember the good old days. Keep it up. |
| Name: | Siggy |
| use * instead of @ in address: | WeBeEmblems*aol.com |
| Comments->: | Does any of the BUFF clan know what this patch would be for,description-round blue disc w/yellow border and Large yellow II that has a side view of a B-52 in center going right to left,the B-52 is black and a short tail version.Please contact me at WeBeEmblems@aol.com
Thank you very much!!!!!! |
| Name: | Rance Jurevwicz |
| use * instead of @ in address: | info@veteranprograms.com |
| Your web page URL->: | http://www.veteranprograms.com |
| Comments->: | We love this web site. Like ours, it offers a lot of information that veterans can use. Have you seen the new 2009 Presumptive List of service-connected conditions? If not, visit http://www.veteranpograms.com to learn what benefits veterans can get today. |
| Name: | Harry Fitzpatrick |
| use * instead of @ in address: | hbfitzpatrick@myfairpoint.net |
| Comments->: | First my e-mail address has changed.
Do your instruction mean my e-mail address should appear as hbfitzpatrick*myfairpoint.net not hbfitzpatrick@myfairpoint.net? Please add a selection on the web page for those of us who have been card carrying member since if founding to log in to the site. I have a member number and dues are paid up. How do I get in? |
| B-52 Assignments->: | Beale, Grand Forks, Castle, Wright-Patterson (ASD) |
| B-52 Association Member?->: | Yes |
| Name: | Jimmy Madewell |
| use * instead of @ in address: | raffica12*tx.rr.com |
| Comments->: | I was a B-52 Fire Control Maintenance Technician on D-Models from 1972 - 1979 assigned to the 7th Aviation Maint. Sq at Carswell AFB, TX. Anyone else out there from same outfit??? |
| B-52 Assignments->: | 7th AMS; Carswell AFB, TX |
| Name: | Johnny |
| use * instead of @ in address: | WeBeEmblems*aol.com |
| Comments->: | Hello,I have a patch collector friend that has a round blue patch border yellow with a black B-52 side view and large II behind it, anyone know what this patch represents??? Please contact me if you do,thank you!!!!!
Johnny WeBeEmblems@aol.com |
| Name: | charles r. tatum |
| use * instead of @ in address: | ctatum1893*aol.com |
| Comments->: | Stumbled upon this web site today and after reading the entry made by Alan Wood, I had to post an entry. Alan, I was stationed at Mather during the same time frame as you. I was on a Buff recovery crew....long, long hours on the flightline! I went to Guam, while you were at Kadina. I spent a total of 1 year on Guam, came back to Mather and got out in June 1966.I'm sure we must have run into each other at onetime or another! If you or anyone else was stationed at Mather from 1962 to 1966, I would like to hear from you!
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| B-52 Assignments->: | 320th OMS Mather afb Sacramento ,Ca. Guam, Anderson Afb |
| B-52 Association Member?->: | no |
| Name: | Mike Flynn |
| use * instead of @ in address: | B52HEWO*Verizon.net |
| Comments->: | Just found the site. Was an EW at Carswell (9BMS) from Jan 1985 to Feb 1989. Looking to reconnect with old friends and attend reunions in the future. |
| B-52 Association Member?->: | Not yet |
| Name: | DON BONGARZONE |
| use * instead of @ in address: | BONGIAIRPORT*COMCAST.NET |
| Comments->: | LIMESTONE ME B47 BARKSDALE |
| B-52 Assignments->: | BOMB NAVIGATION |
| B-52 Association Member?->: | YES |
| Name: | William "Blondie" Gutierrez |
| use * instead of @ in address: | b521955*hotmail.com |
| Comments->: | Crew chief, B52-D, 96 OMS, Dyess AFB, Abilene TX, 1977-1981
Was assistant Chief on 55-657 with Ssgt. Wendy Eiss, then I was assigned as Crew Chief for 56-602, others tail #'s that I can recall were -083, -090, 56-676, 56-677, -583, -096. |
| B-52 Assignments->: | Dyess AFB / TDY Loring / RAF Upper-Heyford / RAF Brize Norton |
| Name: | Stan harrison |
| use * instead of @ in address: | stanstans*bellsouth.net |
| Comments->: | Answer for Tom Smithson. The site you are refering to can be found at http://69.134.180.179/index_BN.asp. I was a Bomb/nav troop at Clinton Sherman 1969 with a TDY to kadena. Spent 1970 at McCoy after they closed Clinton Sherman. Spent 1971 at U-Tapio. Got out Feb1,1972 when I returned from UT. |
| B-52 Assignments->: | Clinton Sherman, Kadena, McCoy and UT. |
| B-52 Association Member?->: | no |
| Web Site Suggestions?->: | http://69.134.180.179/index_BN.asp |
| Name: | Sgt.David C Rushton Retired |
| use * instead of @ in address: | s.f.writerrush*cox.net |
| Your web page URL->: | http:// ? |
| Comments->: | Contack me anytime and swap a few BUFF war storys.I was a Crew Chife on "D" models. Tail NO# 59999, rolled off the ass. line the same year I did! 1954.(Named her "Iron Man") |
| B-52 Assignments->: | March A.F.B. 22th O.M.S., 15th Air Force |
| B-52 Association Member?->: | no |
| Name: | Al Nord |
| use * instead of @ in address: | norda@ci.superior.wi.us |
| Comments->: | Proud member of the Bomber team 5 at Kincheloe AFB Michigan from 1966-1968. I worked on B-52H model tail numbers 60-013,60-034,60-049 and 60-053. These airplanes I may have accidently took pictures of. 60-049 won the Bomb com contest with 2 shacks in England in 1967 and Corgi from England made a die cast model of it to sell. I have plenty of fond memories of SAC and the 449th OMS and I am glad to share those with anybody willing to listen. Who can forget " Professional results in daily effort " decals all over the place ? |
| B-52 Assignments->: | 449th OMS Kincheloe AFB Michigan 1966-1968 |
| B-52 Association Member?->: | nope |
| Name: | tom smithson |
| use * instead of @ in address: | thomassmithson*sbcglobal.net |
| Comments->: | I was bomb nav tech at clinton sherman from 62 to 65 and have many fond memories of chrome dome,ta alignments, and the many friends. I had a bomb nav web site but it disappeared. I would appreciate if someone could tell me if it no longer exists or what happened. I believe it was called bomb nav world. |
| B-52 Assignments->: | clinton sherman afb |
| B-52 Association Member?->: | yes |
| Name: | Harry Skinner |
| use * instead of @ in address: | skinns61*hotmail.com |
| Comments->: | really enjoy this site. would like to know if B52H 61036 is still flying I was assit and creww chief from 1963 till 1966 |
| B-52 Assignments->: | Kinchloe and Wirtsmith |
| B-52 Association Member?->: | yes |
| Name: | Terry Edwards |
| Comments->: | Just attended the Planes of Fame April seminar and met James Hooppaw, Col UASF, ret. His talk was one of the best I've heard in all the POF seminars I've attended. ( been going for many years ) I purchased his book, " Where the Buf Fellows Roamed " and it is, at least for me fascinating reading. I am a huge B-52 fan and to meet someone who actually flew it was outstanding. The man is a credit to the USAF and the US Military.
Love the site. B-52's forever !!! ( USAF Vet, 1970-1974, Viet Nam Vet, 1971-1972, Pleiku AB ) |
| Name: | Daniel Clifford |
| use * instead of @ in address: | dtcliff*aol.com |
| B-52 Association Member?->: | 3769 |
| Name: | Bob Vick |
| use * instead of @ in address: | bvick37*Charter.net |
| Your web page URL->: | http://www.kishamuseum.org |
| Comments->: | Presidnet of the K I Sawyer Heritage Air Museum and looking for former members of either 644 Bomb Sq. and maintenace personnel. In particular, l;ooking for any information D Model # 0062 which we have on display. Maybve some former aircrew mmembers with some interesting stories about her. I know she flew some missions in Vietnam out of Guam but I don't have anything else. We are starting a repair project and can use all the help we can get. Refer to Association newsletter.
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| B-52 Association Member?->: | No |
| Web Site Suggestions?->: | Great site |
| Name: | Harry Skinner |
| use * instead of @ in address: | skinns61*hotmail.com |
| Comments->: | Kinchloe 61 to 63 60052 Wurtsmith 63 66 |
| B-52 Assignments->: | Ass. crew Chiel Crew chief 61036 |
| Name: | Rch Bennett |
| use * instead of @ in address: | rbennett*krausonline.com |
| Comments->: | Looking for people who loaded bombs on the 52s from june of 1968 thru june 0 1972 |
| B-52 Assignments->: | Lowry--Beale---Utapoa |
| B-52 Association Member?->: | yes |
| Name: | John Stevens |
| use * instead of @ in address: | 46thars*sbcglobal.net |
| Comments->: | Just had another thought. We have a B-52D on static display at the K.I. Sawyer Heritage Air Museum. It is in need of a lot of work. We plan to do what is needed this summer and have a target of $10,000 to do it. Any donations would be appreciated. We will also have a nice lithograph of the last B052H to leave Sawyer for a donation of $100 or for purchase. Search for K.I. Sawyer Heritage Air Museum for additional information.
Thanks for any support you can give. |
| Name: | John Stevens |
| use * instead of @ in address: | 46thars*sbcglobal.net |
| Comments->: | I am visiting Houston and attended a Houston Aeros hockey game today. Their booster club is called the "Tailgunners". Thought you might like to know and possibly some gunners would contact them.
John Stevens Secretary/Treasurer 46th Air Refueling Squadron Association K.I. Sawyer AFB, Michigan |
| B-52 Assignments->: | None - Tanker Toad |
| B-52 Association Member?->: | No |
| Name: | Don Butler |
| use * instead of @ in address: | dbutle1*swbell.net |
| Comments->: | Munitions & weapons |
| B-52 Assignments->: | Ellsworth 62-65,Anderson 65-68,Clinton-Sherman 69,Minot 71-75 Carswell 76-77 |
| B-52 Association Member?->: | No |
| Name: | Kevin Blodgett |
| use * instead of @ in address: | klblodgett38@yahoo.com |
| Comments->: | I was a sheetmetal mech at carswell from 81-88 working on D and H models,also went tdy to anderson for 3 months working on G models. was wondering if there is anybody else out there, that was at carswell or guam at the same time frame. I was in guam from feb to may of 84 |
| B-52 Assignments->: | carswell afb 81 -88 and tdy to guam in 84 |
| Name: | Jim Schnell |
| use * instead of @ in address: | jim52d*aol.com |
| Comments->: | A correction to my earlier post concerning #0676 at Fairchild .... Should have said we saw it in the Air Park in 1999. |
| B-52 Assignments->: | Fairchild, 92nd FMS, Engine Conditioning |
| B-52 Association Member?->: | YES |
| Name: | Don (Mac) McDowell |
| use * instead of @ in address: | dmacduck@hotmail.com |
| Comments->: | The tail number of the Buff at Fairchild that shot down the MIG is D-model 56-0676. It is still on base, but the hope is to move it to a new museum out by the airport. We also had a G-model once upon a time, tail number 58-158. But, the Wing Commander, a Tanker Troop, determined that one Buff on base was enough. The nose, complete with cockpit, was removed and the rest of the jet scapped. |
| B-52 Assignments->: | Fairchild, B-52 G's and H's, and KC-135's, A and R Models |
| Name: | Don (Mac) McDowell |
| use * instead of @ in address: | dmacduck*hotmail.com |
| Comments->: | The tail number of the BUFF at Fairchild that shot down the MIG is 56-0676. We still have it here, but hope to move it to a museum being built over at the airport. We did have another bomber here, G-model, 58-0158, but a former wing commander, tanker troop, decided that one bomber on base was enough. They cut the nose off, complete with cockpit, and scrapped the rest. It is also a part of the museum. |
| B-52 Assignments->: | Fairchild, May 1974 - March 1996. Crew Chief, G's, H's, A & R-model Tankers. |
| Name: | Bill (maddog) Maddux |
| use * instead of @ in address: | bsmaddux@sbcglobal.net |
| Comments->: | Assigned to Fairchild AFB 1987-1994 (SAC then ACC) Was a Crew Chief on several tail numbers (61-0040/60-0022/60-0023/61-0017)
assigned to the 92nd OMS until ACC came along, and then to the 325th BS. performed as Assistant NCOIC of the Air Craft refurb (glossy Eagle) program, and then fell under the 92nd Maintenance Squadron. during my time at Fairchild I lived in the dorms of 631,622, and 623. after I married my jet engine specialist wife I became the dorm manager of 622 for the 92MS. In 1994 I was PCS to Dyess AFB and was forced to work on the B-1B. I enjoyed my time with the BUFFs and look back on those day with great memories, cause even a bad day on a BUFF is better than a good day on the B-ONE. |
| B-52 Assignments->: | Fairchind AFB 1987-1994 H models- (Diego Garcia 1990-1991 G models) |
| Name: | Jim Schnell |
| use * instead of @ in address: | jim52d*aol*com |
| Comments->: | What was the tail number of the B52 at the Fairchild Air Park. It was said that it was the one that shot down a Mig. We saw it in 1959 at the park.
Where is the plane now? ........... Thanks |
| B-52 Assignments->: | Fairchild |
| B-52 Association Member?->: | YES |
| Web Site Suggestions?->: | Keep it flying!!! |
| Name: | Andrew Stochmal |
| use * instead of @ in address: | polishbare*netzero |
| Comments->: | didn't find anyone I worked with at Minot AFB, ND, land of icebugs and snowsnakes, and does I. Keating have a sale, stationed there from Nov 1974 to Mar 1978, 5th Bombwing. Some good memories |
| Name: | Gregg Scholes |
| use * instead of @ in address: | gregoryscholes*earthlink.net |
| B-52 Assignments->: | Griffiss, 1966 thru 1968. Utapao Thialand 1968 thru 1969. Plattsburgh 1969 thru 1974. |
| Name: | Rod Ormsbee |
| use * instead of @ in address: | doodles22*charter.net |
| Comments->: | The B52 D was a definate love hate airplane still miss it after all these years. 12 years as a crew chief, phase cheif. job control. |
| B-52 Assignments->: | Fairchild 66-70, GUAM TDY and PCS castile aAFB 1973, Grand Forks AFB |
| B-52 Association Member?->: | not yet |
| Name: | Len Sutton |
| use * instead of @ in address: | Lennie.Sutton*CS3.com |
| Comments->: | Enjoyed reading the posts. Would like to connect to anyone who served at Barksdale OMS 71-72, Guam OMS 72 (center ramp, cliff end), Utapoa FMS (east ramp) AR shop 73-74, Carswell FMS AR 74-79. "Bullet Shot- the herd shot round the world!". |
| B-52 Assignments->: | Barksdale, Andersen, Utapao, Carswell |
| Name: | Clyde E. Butler |
| use * instead of @ in address: | fourbears*veawb.coop |
| Comments->: | S.P.ramp rat at Mather AFB from 1960-64. Two years of that time was with the K-9 section.Performed with the K-9 exhibition team for the Sacramento State Fair. I had the only Collie K-9 with no teeth on active duty in Air Force. Transferred to Glasgow AFB, Montana(stupid me), again a ramp rat for the Buff until i could get to K-9 , snow snakes still just as cold . Ended my A.F. career with the 144th SPS Fresno ANG, 194th FIS . I do miss my brothers and sisters .I did not know it then but the time in Air Force was my DREAMBOOK |
| B-52 Assignments->: | 320thS.P and K-9 Mather AFB Sacramento Cal. S.P. and K-9 Glasgow AFB Montana |
| B-52 Association Member?->: | not yet |
| Name: | Rance Jurevwicz, Capt., USA, Ret |
| use * instead of @ in address: | info@veteranprograms.com |
| Your web page URL->: | http://www.veteranprograms.com |
| Comments->: | Are there any good Veteran Service Officers (VSO) out there? We think so. In fact, we have a growing directory of VSOs nominated by veterans. These VSOs have demonstrated excellence in helping veterans secure service-connected claims and increase ratings. They return phone calls too. If you need a good VSO in your area visit our web site at http://www.veteranprograms.com.
Keep up the good work on this site. As stated previously, we added it to our monthly newsletter as a resource for all veterans. Thanks! |
| Name: | Lawrence (Larry) Olson |
| use * instead of @ in address: | lawrence.olson1*comcast.net |
| B-52 Assignments->: | Electronic Warfare Office Warner Robbins 1961-62, Ramey 1962-65, Grand Forks 1965-71 |
| B-52 Association Member?->: | Yes |
| Name: | Stu Sibitzky |
| use * instead of @ in address: | ska350*acsalaska.net |
| Comments->: | Great organization. Love the annual get-togethers.
George Kavanaugh signed the guest log on 14 Feb 08 but left no address. Does anybody know how to get ahold of him? The only Canadian gunner in SAC! George and I were in the same class at CCTS. Been flying the "bush" here in the north country for the last 10 years. There's nothing like it, and our aircraft is 752H. |
| B-52 Assignments->: | Mather 63-65, CCTS Castle 73, KI 73-76, Minot 78-82 |
| B-52 Association Member?->: | Yes |
| Name: | Joe Semick |
| use * instead of @ in address: | jsemick1*yahoo.com |
| Comments->: | Worked on B-52G's at Wutsmith AFB,MI.Also assigned to the AGE shop,which I was glad to be there.Anyone that was over there knows how cold that flightline got in the winter.
I would be glad to here from any fellow barracks"rats".Dorm245.We had a lot of laughs over there. |
| B-52 Assignments->: | 379FMS WurtsmithAFB MI. Nov.77-Feb81 |
| B-52 Association Member?->: | no |
| Name: | Robert Bragg |
| use * instead of @ in address: | rfb286*yahoo.com |
| Your web page URL->: | http://yahoo |
| Comments->: | Stationed Beale Afb 65-67 U-tapao ab Thialand 67-68 Back to Beale 68 to 69 on Q tankers to Okinawa 69- 73 and then to Barksdale on 52s then on 135s retired 1985 E7. Woluld love to hear from any of the old guys that remembers me some are already gone so dont wait . we are not getting any younger. |
| B-52 Assignments->: | Beale , Barksdale |
| B-52 Association Member?->: | no |
| Name: | Roger Harrison |
| use * instead of @ in address: | rdhs4x4*hotmail.com |
| Comments->: | I can close my eyes and still smell the JP-4 fumes |
| B-52 Assignments->: | Grand Forks 73/74 AC 1001,UT 74/75AC 666 Blytheville75/77AC495 |
| B-52 Association Member?->: | maybe |
| Name: | John S. |
| use * instead of @ in address: | deadwood1945*aol.com |
| Comments->: | A great site.
This is a question for Lt.Col. Richard Kidd (ret ). Would you be the same Maj. Richard Kidd who was squdron commander of 484th CES at Turner AFB Ga. back in early 60's? |
| B-52 Assignments->: | 484th CES Turner AFB Ga. 1960-64 |
| Name: | Art Rogel |
| use * instead of @ in address: | doom22@tambabay.rr.com |
| Comments->: | Retierd 1993, Master Crew Chief, Master Instructor, B-52G-H,On flying status 16 Years. I enjoyed all twenty years crewing the buff. Looking for old buddies
Randy, Nick, Rick, any body remember a buff bombing a trawler with toilet paper in Guam? |
| B-52 Assignments->: | Grand Forks, Barkldale |
| Name: | Kevin Smith |
| use * instead of @ in address: | boeingb52*yahoo.com |
| Comments->: | Just a quick note to the Association. If members go to
http://www.af.mil/tv/ and click on Video Player there is a report about a recent event at Andersen AFB on Guam honoring the crews and Buffs which took part in Linebacker 2. |
| B-52 Association Member?->: | Sure am! |
| Name: | Dennis B Ybarra |
| use * instead of @ in address: | odybarra*yahoo.com |
| Comments->: | BUFF pilot at CSAFB,66-69, Beale AFB 69-71, then moved to C-130s.
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| B-52 Assignments->: | CSAFB 66-69, Beale AFB 69-71 |
| B-52 Association Member?->: | No, but interested |
| Name: | Mel Beers USAF Ret E-8 |
| use * instead of @ in address: | m.beers@sbcglobal.net |
| Comments->: | I was in SAC for 21 years working on the B-52d's to H models and the Kc-135s
I enjoy knowing where the Aircraft at parked. I was looking for the B-52 D 714 I thought it was on a static display somewhere. Mel Beers |
| B-52 Assignments->: | Castle, March,Guam Thailand, Little Rock, Barksdale, Columbus Oh |
| B-52 Association Member?->: | No |
| Name: | Harry Alltop |
| use * instead of @ in address: | dalltop*ctcn.net |
| Comments->: | Msgt Jet engine maintance |
| B-52 Assignments->: | Barrksdale AFB and KI Sawyer AFB |
| B-52 Association Member?->: | Assisstant Maintance Superendendant |
| Name: | sam johnson |
| use * instead of @ in address: | buffvetern@yahoo.com |
| Comments->: | sac will be back,banging water baby, typhoon evacs,alert,and all the good times |
| B-52 Assignments->: | guam,edwards,fairchild |
| Name: | Larry Slaughter A1C |
| use * instead of @ in address: | Larryuat@aol |
| Comments->: | I was stationed at Wurtsmith fron Dec. 63 till Feb. 66. Worked on fire trucks, the fire station where I worked and ate was right on the flight line. I wiil never forget the power of the 52's on take off. The 101's were also very impressive. I sure miss watching a MITO exercise. The noise of the 52's on the main runway and the 101's taking off on the taxi ways. I visited there in the summer of 06 I could still feel the energy in the air. Looking forward to going back again. |
| B-52 Assignments->: | Wurtsmith AFB |
| Name: | Randy Meador |
| use * instead of @ in address: | captmeador*gmail.com |
| Comments->: | B-52 Copilot/AC Robins AFB 72-75
Guam Bulletshot 72-73 Security Police Robins 75-78 Flight Commander/Stan Eval Wurtsmith 79-82 CINCPAC 82-85 Stan Eval/DOV Barksdale AFB 85-90 Enjoyed my 20 years in the AF..especially my time in the old, reliable BUFF |
| Name: | TJ HARRIS CMSGT RET |
| use * instead of @ in address: | TJHCHIEF@AOL.COM |
| Comments->: | MELANIE KUZMA WORKED FOR ME AT ROBINS. LAST I HEARD OF HER WAS SHE WAS IN THE REV. AT CHARLESTON.
I WAS A FLIGHT CHIEF, ALERT BRANCH CHIEF AND BOMBER BRANCH FROM 1973-1979, THEN GUAM 3RD AD.MELANIE WAS A FINE B-52 CREW CHIEF |
| B-52 Assignments->: | MCCOY, ROBINS, GUAM |
| B-52 Association Member?->: | NOT YET |
| Name: | Scott DeMaster |
| use * instead of @ in address: | sdemaster*hotmail.com |
| Comments->: | Has anyone seen/heard from Melanie Kuzma? B-52 crew chief at Robins AFB from 76-79? She then went to CA (Travis I think)in the reserves or guard, |
| B-52 Assignments->: | B-52 gunner |
| Name: | Bob Henderson |
| use * instead of @ in address: | babydog*bellsouth.net |
| Comments->: | Still miss being around the BUFF. Worked G's at Robins 60-65,F's at Columbus and Anderson 65-67, D's at Columbus, Anderson, U-Tapao 67. Still miss my old friends from all duty assignments, Nichols, Fuselier, Joyner,Rader,Justice, Deese, Berlin, Hartsoe, McCorvey just to name a few. |
| B-52 Assignments->: | 4137th/465th Bomb Wing , Robins, Ga. 60-65, 454th Bomb Wing ,Columbus, Ms. 65-67 |
| B-52 Association Member?->: | Yes |
| Name: | Bj Carter |
| use * instead of @ in address: | plnnutz*juno.com |
| B-52 Assignments->: | WURTSMITH AFB 75-79 379 OMS Bomber PHASE team and Flightline |
| B-52 Association Member?->: | not yet |
| Name: | PHIL KATZ |
| use * instead of @ in address: | scooter9800@verizon.net |
| B-52 Assignments->: | 99 TH OMS WESTOVER AFB |
| Name: | Todd Bilinsky |
| B-52 Assignments->: | Eaker afb 87-90 |
| Name: | Andrew Best |
| use * instead of @ in address: | ab509bwg*aol.com |
| Comments->: |
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| B-52 Assignments->: | 509th FMS - Aero Repair Shop 66-70 |
| Name: | Henry G. Rother |
| use * instead of @ in address: | henry*rotherfamily.net |
| Comments->: | New email address
henry@rotherfamily.net |
| B-52 Assignments->: | KI Sawyer, Walker AFB, Castle |
| B-52 Association Member?->: | yes |
| Name: | Scott DeMaster |
| use * instead of @ in address: | sdemaster*hotmail.com |
| Comments->: | Take advantage of Applebee's and Golden Corrals " Veterans Day military eat free special". You earned it, now take advantage of it. |
| B-52 Assignments->: | Gunner G's & H's 1976-1990 |
| B-52 Association Member?->: | no |
| Name: | Cindy (Matiska) Lonyo |
| Comments->: | From Bomber Chock and Wing Nut to Pro Super and Element Chief. K I to Afghanistan. Miss it but still have the scars to prove it.
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| B-52 Assignments->: | K I Sawyer 83-86, Fairchild 86-95, RAF Mildenhall 95-99, McChord 99-05 |
| B-52 Association Member?->: | no |
| Name: | Joe Johnson |
| use * instead of @ in address: | joesusan*roadrunner.com |
| Comments->: | Nice to see this site. Steve Email me |
| B-52 Assignments->: | Minot ,1999-2005 |
| B-52 Association Member?->: | no |
| Name: | Harry McCown |
| use * instead of @ in address: | b52frosty*wowway.com |
| Comments->: | Nice to see the guestbook back up and working. Great job Steve! |
| B-52 Assignments->: | Wurtsmith 66-67, Utapao 67-68, Wurtsmith 68-70 |
| B-52 Association Member?->: | Yep |
| Name: | Steve Brown |
| use * instead of @ in address: | spsbrown*minot.com |
| Comments->: | Not sure why the guest book went down but finally get it fixed (I hope). |
| B-52 Assignments->: | Many |
| B-52 Association Member?->: | Absolutely |
| Name: | Glenn Bruner |
| use * instead of @ in address: | glenn.bruner * verizon.net |
| Comments->: | I was part of the last DFCS troops at Fairchild AFB from '85 to '92. I started with the 92 AMS and initially worked the ASG-15 FCS on the G's and then retrained over to the ASG-21 FCS on the H's when the Wing converted to H's. Eventually we went to 2 level maintenance and I worked my last year in the 92 OMS in the avionics flight. Working FCS was the best job I ever had in the Air Force - just truly a great and satisfying job. The B-52 is a fantastic marvel of engineering and a fine testament to the fine builders of Boeing Aircraft Company. |
| B-52 Assignments->: | Fairchild AFB Feb '85 to May '92 (AMS and OMS) |
| B-52 Association Member?->: | Yes |
| Name: | Mike McComb |
| use * instead of @ in address: | canyonair*gmail.com |
| Your web page URL->: | http://www.lostflights.org |
| Comments->: | I have profiled another B-52 accident on my website www.lostflights.org This story details the 4/11/83 B-52G mishap of LURE 75 in southwestern Utah.
Anyway, I thought I would share this and would be very interested in hearing from those that knew about this flight. http://lostflights.smugmug.com/gallery/5673599_LvLDc |
| B-52 Assignments->: | None |
| B-52 Association Member?->: | Not yet |
| Web Site Suggestions?->: | Great website. Very informative. |
| Name: | George Mogle |
| use * instead of @ in address: | gmogle*embarqmail.com |
| Comments->: | Forgot about this site . Will be checking back soon . Old Bomb/Nav troop here. |
| B-52 Assignments->: | Loring AFB 71/72 |
| B-52 Association Member?->: | not yet |
| Name: | Col. Paul E. Holmes Info Request |
| use * instead of @ in address: | rtepak6*aol.com |
| Your web page URL->: | http://i403.photobucket.com/albums/pp120/rtepak6/Air%20War%20Vietnam%20Collection-Scrapblog/B52D.jpg |
| Comments->: | I just acquired an original B-52D 100 missions patch which is attributed to Col. Paul E. Holmes. Sadly, I understand Col. Holmes has passed away. It appears as if he may have flown with the 348th BS (?), 99th BW out of U-Tapao RTAFB, Thailand. I'm hoping to learn more about his combat history in SEA, and would sure enjoy hearing from anyone who could provide additional information, corrections, or just fill in some of the blanks.
All the best, Dale R. Messimer |
| B-52 Association Member?->: | in-progress |
| Name: | Don McDowell |
| use * instead of @ in address: | dmacduck@hotmail.com |
| Comments->: | In reply to Mike McComb's message, I was stationed at Fairchild at the time of the B-52 crash in Arizona. The tail number was 57-6479. I was working that night in Job Control and received the first call from 15th Air Force saying we had a bomber down, and that there were survivors. It was an eerie night with the flightline wanting to know when the plane would be landing. We couldn't say anything for about two hours, then CNN broke the story. We called the flightline supervisors in and gave them what we knew and told them to gather all of the maintenance documents for the plane. During my career at Fairchild, which was the whole thing except for basic and tech school, we lost the G-model, an A-model tanker, and later the H-model that went down on base. Thanks for sharing the pictures Mike. |
| B-52 Assignments->: | Fairchild, May 1974 - March 1996. Crew Chief, G's, H's, A & R-model Tankers. |
| B-52 Association Member?->: | I have been and plane to re-new |
| Name: | Mike McComb |
| use * instead of @ in address: | canyonair*gmail.com |
| Your web page URL->: | http://lostflights.smugmug.com/gallery/5643297_64jGV |
| Comments->: | I just visited the crash site of a B-52G at Monument Valley, AZ. The accident occured on 10/16/84. I have posted my story and photos on my website and would like to hear from anyone, especially crew that survived this accident.
Thank you, Mike |
| B-52 Assignments->: | none |
| B-52 Association Member?->: | no |
| Web Site Suggestions?->: | Great website |
| Name: | Jim Bohan |
| Your web page URL->: | http://members.cox.net/jmbohan |
| Comments->: | Great site. I'm retired AF, and was in SAC at Kincheloe and U-Tapao as an AGE Mechanic. I currently work as a civilian at Davis-Monthan AFB in AMARG (was AMARC until we became a group under the 309th Wg at Hill AFB)
Don't know if you are aware, but we now have 6 B-52H models here in the "Boneyard" first one arrived in July (61-0023). I have pictures of all of them if anybody is interested, and yes, they were cleared by our PA office. Jim |
| B-52 Assignments->: | Kincheloe 71-73, U-Tapao 73-74 |
| B-52 Association Member?->: | no |
| Name: | Chuck Olsen |
| use * instead of @ in address: | mrhighg*yahoo.com |
| Comments->: | The B52 is the most beautiful airplane ever! When I was a kid, my family lived just off Ellsworth AFB from 1970 - 1972. I have many fond memories of those years, and of that airplane in particular. Lately, I've become reacquainted with the BUFF through reading novels by Dale Brown (Flight of the Old Dog; Air Battle Force; and others). This is a great website. I hope to join soon. |
| B-52 Association Member?->: | No, not yet. |
| Name: | Art Brooks |
| use * instead of @ in address: | artbrooks*cox.net |
| Comments->: | I was stationed at Fairchild AFB 1967-1971. Served the 92nd Supply Squadron at the Field Maintenance Supply Point. In 1968 was deployed to Anderson AFV augmenteed into munitions assigned to Bomb Assembly Building building 500 & 750's. returned to Fairchild and became the Technical Compliance MOnitor for all B-52 upgrades. My greatest memory and honor was to serve on the Fairchail HOnor Guard 1969-1971 serving as detachment NCOIC in 1971. Anone that has ever served as Honor Guard knows the internal discipline needed to stand tall without outward emotion - even when presented the memorial flag to a wife or mother. God bless you all! |
| B-52 Assignments->: | 92nd Supply Squadron, Fairchild AFB; Bomb Assembly, Guam; Fairchild AFB Honor GUard |
| B-52 Association Member?->: | no |
| Name: | Tom Thompson |
| use * instead of @ in address: | tathmt*yahoo.com |
| Comments->: | I ran across this site, it was great seeing all of the info. Great Job on the site |
| B-52 Assignments->: | 1987-1990 Mather AFB, CA 57-6489 |
| B-52 Association Member?->: | Not Yet |
| Web Site Suggestions?->: | More Links to organizations |
| Name: | Thomas P. Kahrs |
| use * instead of @ in address: | tkahrs*comcast.net |
| Comments->: | I was a KC-135 boom operator during the Vietnam time era. I was stationed at Ellsworth AFB, SD where I had the oppertunity/honor of being MSgt Sam Turner's next door neighbor and friend. We had talked about his MIG kill a few times but he never made a big deal of it. He later was diagnosed with a brain tumor and was medically grounded. He made SMSgt about this time and had received treatments. I was sent pcs to Sheppard AFB, TX and later found out he had passed away. Later on in my career I attended the Senior NCO Accademy and while touring the small museum I was almost in tears when I saw his picture and the short article about him. He and his wife, Gretta (sp) will always be special to me and I still think about them even after he has been gone for quite some time now. I know he was looked upon as a hero by fellow gunners and crew members. |
| Name: | Wheeler Hughes |
| use * instead of @ in address: | wheeler_hughes*yahoo.com |
| Comments->: | I was a gun plumber from 1970 to 1976 |
| B-52 Assignments->: | Beale, U-T 72/73 |
| B-52 Association Member?->: | no |
| Name: | Henry Rother |
| use * instead of @ in address: | hankrother*qwest.net |
| Comments->: | Crew EWO. Was in the 24 BS at Walker.
Went on to AC-130 Ubon RTAFB 71 - 72 EWO School Staff Mather 72 - 76 F-105G Wild Weasel George 76 - 80 Retired and became an AF civilian and worked aircrew training for 24 years. |
| B-52 Assignments->: | KI Sawyer 62 - 63, Walker 63 - 67, Castle 67 - 71 |
| B-52 Association Member?->: | Yes |
| Name: | Danny Schell |
| use * instead of @ in address: | danny249*centurytel.net |
| Comments->: | Worked D's, G's and H's before leaving for the U2 program. Seems like yesterday, but seems like a million years ago. Hope the H's make it through the next generation of upgrades, powerplants and avionics, to continue to be a workhorse for advanced weapon systems. Take care to all those involved in the Stratofortress world. Does anyone remember Sonny Saebens, Gil Elmy, Freelander, Frank Schade, Bud Coyle, Bud Rogers, or other crew chiefs that went unheralded? |
| B-52 Assignments->: | Mather, Andersen, Dyess, Fairchild |
| B-52 Association Member?->: | Not yet |
| Web Site Suggestions?->: | None |
| Name: | Patrick H. Wallack |
| Your web page URL->: | http://flyingwfarms*yahoo.com |
| B-52 Assignments->: | B-52E, Walker AFB 1960-1968 |
| Name: | Dr. Wilbur McCormick |
| use * instead of @ in address: | wilburmcc24@msn.com |
| Comments->: | 1. March AFB,CA B52B, Bomb/Nav.
2. March AFB,CA B52D, Bomb/Nav. 3. Andersen AFB,B52D, Bomb/Nav( Hard Hat)ARC LITE 4. Andersen AFB,B52D, Bomb/Nav(Hard Hat)Port Bow 5. Lowry AFB,CO Bomb/Nav Instructor |
| B-52 Association Member?->: | How do I join? |
| Web Site Suggestions?->: | None |
| Name: | Robert Reymundo |
| use * instead of @ in address: | rlreymundo*yahoo.com |
| B-52 Assignments->: | 319th bomb wing |
| Name: | Steve Brown |
| use * instead of @ in address: | spsbrown*minot.com |
| Comments->: | Danny Coreman's new book "Uncovering the Boeing B-52H" featuring 84 pages of up to date color photos of the B-52H. Regularly sells for $40.00 however they are available to our members for $25.00 plus postage. Please e-mail spsbrown@minot.com or call 701-240-9499 to reserve your copy. |
| B-52 Assignments->: | Many |
| B-52 Association Member?->: | Yes! |
| Name: | Steve Brown |
| use * instead of @ in address: | spsbrown*minot.com |
| Comments->: | I have to second what Tim said, another great reunion! |
| B-52 Assignments->: | Many |
| B-52 Association Member?->: | Yes |
| Name: | Tim Hurst |
| Comments->: | Just got back from another great reunion in Norfolk, Va. Toured Langley AFB, and saw the F-22 Raptor up close and personnal. Jamestown was beautiful, and our evening boat excursion amoung the big ships was really classic. Hope to see more of you next time out in 2010. A great time had by all. Thanks to Dennis Thibodeau for a great job as our president and MC. And, of course, a special thanks to Wayne and Karen Pittman, who were honored at the Saturday night dinner by the Association. |
| B-52 Assignments->: | Wurtsmith 67-71 |
| B-52 Association Member?->: | Yes |
| Name: | Nick Montalbano |
| Comments->: | Was a civilian aircraft electrician assigned to Griffiss AFB for 30 years before retiring in 1994. First assigned to Flight Test Rome Air Development Center working C-131’s, B-57’s and KC-135’s. Later assigned to the 416th FMS working the flight line, both B-52’s and KC-135’s. Before retiring was assigned to the 416th OMS and later to the 668th Bomb Squadron working the B-52. Was involved in the investigation of two different landing gear collapses while aircraft were on alert. |
| B-52 Assignments->: | The Griff |
| B-52 Association Member?->: | Yes |
| Web Site Suggestions?->: | Great Site |
| Name: | Carl Contreras |
| Comments->: | I was with 320th SPS at mather AFB 71-74. I BABYSET BUFF on the Alert pad alot of nights. IF ANY Security COPS remember me give me a call. Carl Contreras (503) 304 - 1664 |
| Name: | david hickiox |
| Your web page URL->: | http://none |
| Comments->: | worked on b52s dec53-66 worked at boeing 1953-1970 at wichita kansas gotlaid off and never went back loaned to seatle washington may 53 worked kc-97 tail refuel boom wiring then 52s 52-001 006 when i got back to wichita went to flight line in modification B C D E F planes worked on military aircraft for fy's inst kits |
| B-52 Assignments->: | none |
| Name: | Harry McCown |
| Comments->: | Hope to see you all at the reunion! |
| B-52 Assignments->: | Wurtsmith 66-67, 68-70 Utapao 67-68 |
| B-52 Association Member?->: | Yep |
| Name: | Robert Earl Sears, Lt Col. Ret. |
| Your web page URL->: | http://searsrambob@aol.com |
| Comments->: | just heard about the group. Will join soon as I can get the form in. Flew B52G/H for 8 years before going to B-1B. |
| B-52 Assignments->: | Barksdale, K.I. Sawyer |
| Name: | JOHN W FISHER |
| Your web page URL->: | http:// BUFF52HVY@AOL.COM |
| B-52 Assignments->: | CASTLE AFB 12/76 TO 09-91 |
| Name: | rickateverettgroup.net |
| Comments->: | I was an EWO officer on the Buff stationed at Warner Robins AFb GA. from 1961-1963. We were deployed to Loring AFB Maine for 3 months during the Cuban Crisis. I was also stationed at Bunker Hill, Ind aboard the B58 Hustler as EWO/R.Nav. What a great website for "old soldiers" to talk about old times and try and reconnect with old friends. Keep up the good work!
Lt.Col. Richard Kidd (ret ) |
| B-52 Assignments->: | 465th Bomb Wing Heavy Warner Robins AFB. Ga. |
| B-52 Association Member?->: | No yet |
