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leader in an engagement with MIG 15s. He stated that the leader was clear, and was last seen over the Sinuiju area. No further radio contact was received.

(From: 6004th AISS, Det 2, Rpt #256953, Sep 53, F3): On 16 Feb, a UN aircraft was shot down in the Sinuiju area (XE1939) at approximately 1000 hours. The pilot of this aircraft was captured and taken to Antung City (XE1953) Manchuria. He was placed on exhibition in the market place. The people crowded around and were told that he was a crook of the air. The CCF then stripped him of his clothes and gave him a CCF uniform. The pilot was 22 years old, a little fat, and short. (The above description fits 1st Lt Paul J. Jacobson, who was forced down on 12 Feb 53 in the Sinuiju area. A further check of records revealed that Lt Jacobson was the only UN pilot downed in the Sinuiju area (XE 1939) within at least 60 days of the date given by the agent.)

JENSEN, Morton H. Category #5, B29 (Missing 19 Nov 52)

T/Sgt

AF 27358781

(*) The aircraft was on a combat bombing mission on the Sonchon: supply dump, North Korea. As the 3rd flare was dropped, 20 search lights were locked on the B29. Approximately two minutes later, four bursts of fire were received and hits made on No. 2. and 3 engines, which had to be feathered out, and on the wing between the fuselage and No. 3 engine, causing fire to start. Four parachutes were sighted at different locations inland from Chodo Island. A flight of F51s discovered a parachute hanging in a tree in the vicinity of coordinates (SC 7273) about 100 ft inland. Two of the crew members were rescued and the remains of two other crew members were recovered form the sea.

(From: 6004th AISS, Det #2, Downed Aircraft Report No. 92, Nov 52): The aircraft was placed under attack by enemy night fighters at Sonchon (XE 6367). An emergency call was sent out at 0100 stating that the aircraft had lost two engines. The aircraft commander bailed out and landed on the island of Chodo (XC 5563) and he stated that he was the last one to leave the aircraft. Parachutes were observed on the ground at (XC 7173), (XC 675506), (XC 665485) and (XC645660). A white parachute was observed approximately 75 yards from the shoreline at (XC 7172). It appeared to be attached a ten man raft.

JENSEN, Wayne F. Category #5, B29, (Missing 8 Nov 52)

S/Sgt

AF 19405070

(Retained in active file because three members of the twelve man crew have been Returned To Control).

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(From: 307 Bm Wg, Cite: 307 BWKOOA 5389, AG #49274, D/I #27270, 8 Nov 52): The aircraft departed Kadena AB, Okinawa, at 2152 hours, 7 Nov 52, on a mission to bomb a target described as a Military Staff School at Nong Pung Ni. The last transmitted position report was at 0040/I, 8 Nov 52, at (3403N/2505E). No sightings have been made.

JONES, Oliver E. Category #5, F51 (Missing 22 Oct 51)

AO 1911207

(From: 5th AF, Cite: INR 609, 23 Oct 51, AG #53553, D/I #36596): The aircraft sustained damage by enemy ground fire the pilot bailed out. The parachute was not seen to open.

KARPOWICZ, Jerome Category #5, B26, (Missing 17 May 53)

A/1C

AF 16395206

(Retained in active file because two members of the four man crew have been Returned to Military Control.)

(*) Capts Quesnell and Walseth were interviewed at this Division. They stated that Selman and Karpowicz were the first and second to leave the aircraft. Karpowicz carried a URC4 radio. They knew of no reasons why the bail out would not have been successful.

(From: Det #3, 6004th AISS, IR #121, 19 May 53): At 2219/I, the pilot heard a garbled transmission on D channel at (YC 5041). It was believed to be a URC4 transmission. Search results were negative.

KEENE, Kassel M. Category #2, B29 (Missing 19 Nov 52)

Major

AO 420472

(*) The aircraft was on a combat mission on the Sonchon supply dump North Korea. As the 3rd flare was dropped, 20 search lights were locked on the B29. Approximately two minutes later, four bursts of fire were received and hits made on No. 2 and 3 engines, which had to be feathered out, and on the wing between the fuselage and No. 3 engine, causing fire to start. Four parachutes were sighted at different locations inland from Chodo Island. A flight of F51s discovered a parachute hanging in a tree in the vicinity of coordinates (SC 7273) about 100 ft inland. Two of the crew members were rescued and the remains of two other crew members were recovered from the sea.

(From: 6004th AISS, Det #2, Downed Aircraft Report No. 92, Nov 52): The aircraft was placed under attack by enemy night fighters at Sonchon (XE 6307). An emergency call was send out at 0100 stating that the aircraft had lost two engines. The aircraft commander bailed out and landed on the island of Choco (XC 5563), and he stated that he was the last one to leave the aircraft. Parachutes were observed on the ground at

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(XC 7173), (XC 675506), (XC 665485) and (XC 645660). A white parachute was observed approximately 75 yards from the shoreline at (XC 7172). It appeared to be attached to a ten man live raft.

(From: 6004th AISS, CRT1P, 8 Aug 53): The Source stated subject was sentenced to 21 1/2 years for assaulting a fellow prisoner. He was sentenced in July 53. According to the sentence he was not to be effected by repatriation.

KEISTER, Harold O. Category #5, B26 (Missing 30 Aug 51)

lst Lt

AO 785071

(From: 3rd Wg. Cite: 1345 PERS, 2 Sep 51): The search was discontinued 1 Sep 51. It was reported that three personnel type parachutes had been spotted in the vicinity where last contact was made (3755N/12600E).

KELIEHER, Robert P. Category #5, B29 (Missing 8 Nov 52)

A/1C

AF 11205730

(Retained in active file because three members of the twelve man crew have been Returned To Military Control.)

(From: 307 Bm Wg, Cite: 307 BWKOOA 5389, AG #49274, D/I #27270, 8 Nov 52): The aircraft departed Kadena AB, Okinawa, at 2152 hours, 7 Nov 52, on a mission to bomb a target described as a Military Staff School at Nong Pang Ni. The last transmitted position report was at 0040/I, 8 Nov 52 at (3403N/12505E). No sightings have been made.

KEPFORD, Joseph C. Category #3, F80, (Missing 7 Oct 50)

Capt

AO 181388

(From: 5th AF, NR: Radio, dtd 7 Oct 50): The pilot was observed bailing out three miles :northwest of Hwangju, Korea. He landed safely on the ground, but was not observed after that.

KIRK, Charles F. Category #5, B29, (Missing 8 Nov 52)

lst Lt

AO 2079748

(Retained in active file because three members of the twelve man crew have been Returned To Military Control.)

(From: 307 Bm Wg, Cite: 307 BWKOOA 5389, AG #49274, D/I #27270, 8 Nov 52): The aircraft departed Kadena AB, Okinawa, at 2152 hours, 7 Nov 52, on a mission to bomb a target described as a Military Staff School at Nong Pang Ni. The last transmitted position report was at 0040/I, 8 Nov 52 at (3403N/12505E). No sightings have been made.

KOONZ, Frederick R. Category #2, B26 (Missing 2 Sep 51

2nd Lt

AO 1909920

(From: 3rd Bm Wg, Cite: 1340 3 BG, 2 Sep 51): The known contact was when the pilot gave a portion report going into the target area. At 0248 hours, Skillful 14 reported a spiral descending ball of fire that exploded.

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and burned on contact with the ground. At the same time the pilot observed one descending parachute.

(From: TWX RDAG 926 and RDAG 9021, Sep 53): Listed in the NIELSEN-HENDERSON list of USAF personnel known to be in Kaesong awaiting repatriation.

LOGAN, Samuel P. Category #2, B29, (Missing 9 Sep 50)

Capt

11287A

(*) The aircraft was damaged by enemy flak and crashed approximately 23 miles north of Pyongyang. Five parachutes were reported to have left the aircraft and landed on the ground at approximate coordinates (3926N/12544E). A report reveals that in Nov 50, the wreckage of the B29 was located in the same general area where it had previously been reported last. Interrogation of local residents and careful investigation by GRS resulted in the recovery of what is believed to be the remains of the five crew members of the aircraft. Of this number three of the bodies were found by the cite of the crash and another near Pyongyang. No positive identification could be made and a group burial was made. Burial cite: Pyongyang cemetery, Plot 1, Row 7, Grave 15.

(From: Bom Comd, NR: BCX 1210, 9. Sep 50): The aircraft exploded in the air. Five parachutes were seen possibly a sixth. One buddy aircraft dropped two E18 survival kits in the area where the crew went down. Several cars from adjacent villages were seen heading toward the wreckage.

(From ATIS #KT 1761, Inter of NK Deserter, Sep 50): Source observed a B29 shot down by AA guns about eight km east of Sukchon. The Source heard from a trooper that five were killed in the crash and seven parachuted and were captured. (From: Hq USAF, AG #3318, Date Unk (1950): An unconfirmed report states that Capt. LOGAN was a POW.

MARTIN, Dominique K. Category #3, F84, (Missing 5 May 52)

lst Lt

AO 1909619

(From: 5 AF, Cite: INC 523, AG #18669, D/I #12533, 6 May 52): The pilot was making a pass on the target when his aircraft was hit by ground fire. He then parachuted from the aircraft and was observed moving about on the ground.

MARTIN, Robert L. Category #2, F80, (Missing 24 Aug 51)

lst Lt

AO 1912235

(From: 6004th AISS, CRT25): He was last seen in Apr 53 at Pyoktong Camp #2 Hq. His condition was fair. (From: 6004th AISS, CRI 105A, 2 Sep 53): Source stated: He (MARTIN) was being interrogated on Bacteriological warfare. His condition was fair.

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(From: TWX RDAG 926 and RDAG 9021, Sept 53): Listed as not likely to return.

(From: TWX RDAG 9-032, Sept 53): He was sentenced to one year for hitting an interrogator. He was rumored to be t Pyoktong with other BW people. (Date of Information unknown.)

MAST, Clifford H. Category #l, B29, (Missing 4 Jul 52)

S/Sgt

AF 19417343

(Retained in active file because eleven members of the thirteen man crew have been Returned To Military Control. One of the crew was Killed In Action.)

(From: 6004th AISS, CRT 68A, 11 Sept 53): MAST was on the same crew with Source. Co-pilot told Source that most of the crew bailed out. According to the Source, MAST has not seen or heard of since.

(From: 6004th AISS, CRT 58B, 9 Sept 53): S/Sgt MAST was last seen bailing out of the aircraft over Sinanju by Lt. Strieby, Co-pilot. He was tail gunner on Capt. Cline's crew. Source asked a Chinese Interrogator about MAST and was told, "I don't know, probably dead."

(From: 6004th AISS, CRT-65A, 10 Sept 53:) Source states that Clifford Masts name came up in interrogation. Source once asked where MAST was. He believes that MAST was taken to China around the end of Oct 52.

MILLER, Waldemar W. Category #2, T-6 (Missing 10 Jul 52)

lst Lt

AO 1909506

(From: 6147th TAC Contl Sq, Cite: TCSA 1940, AG #29383, D/I #1814, 10 Jul 52): The aircraft was last seen in the vicinity of (CT 1423). It was reported as having crashed and burned by "Cap Filter Hose." One parachute was observed open on the ground but it soon disappeared. The search was discontinued at approximately 1408/I due to intense ground fire.

(From: 500th MISG, KT 3673, CT 133038, 4 Oct 52): On 1 Jul 52, Source heard that the CCF had shot down one of the UN light planes and that the two crew members had parachuted from the plane. One was captured by the CCF and the other was killed. :The captured crew member was taken away, but the PW Source had no knowledge as to his destination.

(From: 500th MISG. KT 3963, DA #:17884, Date unknown (1952): On 3 Jul 52, Source observed one UN reconnaissance plane (with red markings on the nose) shot down by AA.guns and crash in the vicinity of (CT 1423). One of the two pilots bailed out and was captured by members of the 1st Btry AA Gun Bn 116th Div, CCF. The Source heard that the other pilot was killed in the crash.

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(From: TWX DEJEP Hq 145C 10 Jul 52): He was known to have parachuted safely. He was observed on the ground by another flight.

(From: TWX RDAG 9-26 and RADG 9-021 Sep 53): Listed in the NIELSEN-HENDERSON list of personnel known to be in Kaesong awaiting repatriation.

MITCHELL, Bernard Category #4, B-26, (Missing 14 Jan 51)

A/lC

AF 13378025

(*) While returning to Japan, the aircraft crossed the river about twelve miles west of Pyongyang, (YD 2514) and flying about 300 ft over the city they encountered small arms fire. The gunner called, "we are on fire." The pilot bailed out when the aircraft was at an altitude of approximately 1000 ft and seven miles for the coast. The Navigator has been Returned to Military Control.

MOORADIAN, Ara Category #5, B-29 (Missing 23 Oct 51)

1st Lt

AO 932011

(Retained in active file because five members of the crew were Returned To Military Control on Big Switch. Two members of the crew were Killed in Action.)

(From: 307 Bm Wg, Cites 307 BWK 2943 and 2931, AG #53591 and 53756 D/I #36728, 25 Oct 51): The aircraft was flying in formation after bombs away, at (3955N/12412E) at approximately 0050 hours, 23 Oct 51, when fire developed in the left wing at No. 2 engine as a result of damages inflicted by enemy fighter gunfire. The aircraft was last seen approximately five minutes later descending and still burning, headed southwest towards the Yellow Sea, apparently under control.

MOORE, John G. Category #2, B-26, (Missing 20 Aug 51)

Capt

AO 886005

(*): At 0256 hours, the pilot reported his location at approximate coordinates (3830N/126 E) outbound from target area. No further contact with the aircraft was made. A search mission reported three personnel type parachutes sighted in the vicinity of (3755N/126 E).

(From: TWX DEJEP Hq. 145C Sep 53): The subject witnessed alive as POW by repatriated personnel.)

MYERS, Thomas E. Category #3 F-80, (Missing 2 Oct 50)

Maj

15136A

(From: Flash Msg, dtd 2 Oct 50): The pilot was on a strafing pass when hit by ground fire, near Singosan, Korea, approximate coordinates (3852N/12725E). The

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pilot bailed out at approximately 1,000 ft, and was last seen hanging in a tree.

McALLASTER, John A. Jr. Category #5 B-26 (Missing 4 Apr 52)

lst Lt

AO 757831

(A crew member of the downed aircraft piloted by lst Lt James A. Van Fleet, Jr.)

(From: Det #2, 6004th AISS, #493-5-52, D/I #09301, 6 May 52): A twin engine UN bomber crashed at Hangpodong (YC 279069) at dawn 4 Apr 52. The inhabitant observed an American corpse dressed in an OD jacket and no pants lying 30 meters north of where the plane crashed. No other bodies were observed.

(From: Det #2 6004th AISS, #302-5-52 D/I #09030, 15 May 52): Information obtained by this Source from a villager that two friendly aircraft were downed at (YC 400126). One pilot died in the crash and the other pilot was captured. At 1200 hours, 4 Apr 52 he witnessed a group of Communists investigation the dead pilot's belongings.

McLOUGHLIN, Robert J. Category #5 B-29 (Missing 19 Nov 52)

A/2C

AF 12335474

(*) The aircraft was on a combat bombing mission on Sonchon supply dump North Korea. As the 3rd flare was dropped, 20 search lights were locked on the B-29. Approximately two minutes later, four bursts of fire were received and hits made on No. 2 and 3 engines, which had to be feathered out, and on the wing between the fuselage and No. 3 engine, causing fire to start. Four parachutes were sighted at different locations inland from Cho-do Island. A flight of F-51s discovered a parachute hanging in a tree in the vicinity of coordinates (SC 7273) about 100 ft inland. Two of the crew members were rescued and the remains of two other crew members were recovered from the sea.

(From: 6004th AISS, Det #2, Downed Aircraft Report No. 92, Nov. 52): The aircraft was placed under attack by enemy night fighters at Sonchon (XE 6307). An emergency call was sent out at 0100 stating that the aircraft had lost two engines. The aircraft commander bailed out and landed on the island of Cho-do (XC 5563), and he stated that he was the last to leave the aircraft. Parachutes were observed on the ground at (XC 7173), (XC 675506), (XC 665485) and (XC 645660). A white parachute was observed approximately 75 yards from the shoreline at (XC 7172). It appeared to be attached to a ten man life raft.