This is the place where the majority of the warbird (aircraft that have survived military service) discussions will take place. Specialized forums may be added in the new future
Post a reply

Searching 13th BS B-57 veterans

Wed Oct 09, 2013 12:56 pm

I'm researching a new story and currently looking for any maintenance personnel and aircrew that were assigned to the 13th Bomb Squadron from 1956-1958 while equipped with the Martin B-57B Canberra. The specific aircraft I'm researching is 53-3918.

I've sent an email through the 13th BS website but received no replies as yet.

Anyone know a former B-57B vet?


Chappie

Re: Searching 13th BS B-57 veterans

Thu Oct 10, 2013 12:06 am

Chappie..

Check out the B-57 Bummers Association BLMF page on Facebook. 8th and 13th Sq B-57 vets from nam that might be of some assistance.

Bill

Re: Searching 13th BS B-57 veterans

Sat Oct 12, 2013 5:08 pm

Hemiman wrote:Chappie..

Check out the B-57 Bummers Association BLMF page on Facebook. 8th and 13th Sq B-57 vets from nam that might be of some assistance.

Bill


Oh good grief, Facebook? I've yet to get on that whole deal. Can I get on the page without joining FB myself?

Chappie

Re: Searching 13th BS B-57 veterans

Sat Oct 12, 2013 5:38 pm

https://www.facebook.com/B57BummersAssociationBlmf

Re: Searching 13th BS B-57 veterans

Sat Oct 12, 2013 6:58 pm

ZRX61 wrote:https://www.facebook.com/B57BummersAssociationBlmf


Thanks ZRX61. I did get on the site but cannot contact anyone without joining FB. I also found another site and sent a message through that site, I'll see if that works before grinding my teeth and joining FB.

Did not realize that 'Bummers' were actually B-57 bomb loaders! We're brothers in arms as I'm an ANG F-16 bomb loader.


Chappie

Re: Searching 13th BS B-57 veterans

Sun Oct 13, 2013 7:53 pm

Chappie wrote:
ZRX61 wrote:https://www.facebook.com/B57BummersAssociationBlmf


Thanks ZRX61. I did get on the site but cannot contact anyone without joining FB. I also found another site and sent a message through that site, I'll see if that works before grinding my teeth and joining FB.

Did not realize that 'Bummers' were actually B-57 bomb loaders! We're brothers in arms as I'm an ANG F-16 bomb loader.


Chappie


What happened to the term BB stacker? :D

Re: Searching 13th BS B-57 veterans

Sun Oct 13, 2013 7:53 pm

Chappie wrote:
ZRX61 wrote:https://www.facebook.com/B57BummersAssociationBlmf


Thanks ZRX61. I did get on the site but cannot contact anyone without joining FB. I also found another site and sent a message through that site, I'll see if that works before grinding my teeth and joining FB.

Did not realize that 'Bummers' were actually B-57 bomb loaders! We're brothers in arms as I'm an ANG F-16 bomb loader.


Chappie


What happened to the term BB stacker? :D

Re: Searching 13th BS B-57 veterans

Mon Oct 14, 2013 8:51 am

N3Njeff wrote:
What happened to the term BB stacker? :D


:lol: I never heard that one. That sounds like it might refer to the ammo troops that build the bombs then bring them to us on the flightline.

Chappie

Re: Searching 13th BS B-57 veterans

Mon Oct 14, 2013 10:51 am

I heard it in reference to those who loaded 2.75" rockets in the pods of F-89's.
Post a reply