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AWRA Reunion will be held in Biloxi, MS
From 17 - 21 September 2014
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AWRA
had planned to hold our 2005 Reunion in Biloxi, MS.
Unfortunately, Hurricane Katrina, the lady shown above, interceeded,
and we were forced to move the function to San Antonio. Ever
since then, we have wanted to return to the Gullf, and this is the
year! We are looking forward to seeing the latest hurricane
hunting equipment and hearing from the folks that carry on the
tradition of the Hurricane Hunters.
Official USAF Images
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REUNION WILL BE HELD AT THE
QUALITY INN BILOXI BEACH
2414 Beach Blvd, Biloxi, MS 39531
Hotel Reservations: (228) 388-1000
Planned events include a tour of Beauvoir
as well as tour of 53rd WRS and one of their WC-130J
Download Registration Form HERE
2013 McClellan Reunion A Success!
98 Members and Guests Gather in Sacramento
GROUP PHOTOS FROM THE 2013 BANQUET
(Unfortunately, I am missing some names, so please help.
Send any info to awra038@aol.com)
PILOTS
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From
left: Ed Paris Unknown, Fred Sparks, Jeff Faulkner, Ron Hust,
Warren
Searls, Bob Korose, John Hug, Randy Roberts, M/G Tom Aldrich, Pat
Hanavan, Charlie Fleischer, Paul Meisner.
Photo by Bernie Barris, All rights reserved
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MAINTAINERS
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From
left: Ventura Franco, Leo
Usmial,
Paul Morefield, Bill (Modzelewski)
Moore, Roger Blank, Bruce Cathcart, John Rice, Joe Arnold, Joe Walling,
Tom
George. Missing from photo was Bob Mann.
Photo by Bernie Barris, All rights reserved
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WEATHER OFFICERS
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From
left: Bob Korose, Larry O'Shea, Erich Linse, Ed
Erickson, and Frank Coons. Missing from photo was Dick
Williamson.
Photo by Bernie Barris, All rights reserved
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FLIGHT ENGINEERS
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From
left: Unknown, Ed Fleck, Bill Ostendorf, "Stoney" Faubus,
Ventura Franco, Chuck Lavoie, Bob Nowack, and Paul Meisner.
Photo by Bernie Barris, All rights reserved
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DROPSONDE OPERATORS
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From
left: Harald Davis, Jim Garrett, Rich Teerman, Ernie Z., Bill
Davis, Bob Tuttle, Bill Scott, Roy Metcalf, and John Lassiter.
Note that Roy is wearing a 56th WRS cap. We will offer caps and
shirts for any of the squadrons at future reunions. For the first
time in recnt history, The Drops were not the biggest group this
year. That honor went to the Pilots, followed closely by the
Maintainers and Navigators.
Photo by Bernie Barris, All rights reserved
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NAVIGATORS
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From
left: Unknown, Joe Robinson, Ed Erickson, Bernie Barris,
Leslie Nowack, Dale Knuth, Dale Holland, Mel Marvel, Stan Sowa,
and Joe Buckwalter. Missing from photo was Herb Plucker.
Photo by Bernie Barris, All rights reserved
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RADAR OPERATOR
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Even
though John Lassiter (above) arrived at the 514th on Guam as one of the
first Dropsonde Operators trained by AWS, he soon found out that the
squadron had other plans for him. First they sent him to B-29
gunner training, as their B-29 aircraft were still combat
configured. Then he discovered that none of the aircraft had
dropsonde chambers installed. The biggest need facing the 514th
was a shortage of Radar Operators. John received in-unit training
and flew most of his missions on Guam manning the radar.
Photo
by Bernie Barris, All rights reserved
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WIVES AND GUESTS
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Herding
Cats?? Maybe someone else got a better photo. Thank you all
for your support, both back in the day - and now!
Photo by Bernie Barris, All rights reserved
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