B-29’s over Korea is a web site dedicated to remembering the Korean War, the B-29, the Aircrews who flew them, and the Maintenance Personnel who kept them flying. Subjects cover B-29s, Korean War, Early Cold War, Reconnaissance, and Aerial Photography. Our format is in the form of Recollections and Related Stories from Korean War Veterans who served. Your Website Historian is Wayland Mayo, an Aerial Photo Gunner on the RB-29 Tiger Lil of the 91st Strategic Reconnaissance Squadron during the Korean War conflict.
Korean War and Classified Reconnaissance Recollections and Related Stories
Tragedy of the Five Sullivan Brothers
All five brothers were killed when their ship was sunk by a Japanese sub. The death of the five Sullivan brothers was impossible to imagine. So horrible it forced the U.S. War
Alone With The Enemy
Copy of Pacific Stars and Stripes article, December 30, 1950 This article about the 31st and 91st Recon Sq was in a Stars and Stripes Sunday supplement. There was a full page
Japanese Suicide Weapons
THE KUGISHO MXY7-K1 OHKA The Ohka (CHERRY BLOSSOM) was a Japanese suicide plane powered by three solid propellant rocket motors with 8 to 10 seconds firing endurance. It carried a 2646 pound
The 19th Bomb Group in Korea
The 19th Bomb Group is one of the oldest military organizations, having served with distinction in two World Wars plus Korea. It is one of the most decorated units in the Strategic
Why Truman Fired General Macarthur
Plans to Drop Atomic Bombs Would Have Caused WWIII The fame of Douglas MacArthur saturates American history. As a graduate of the United States Military Academy his exploits have filled numerous books.
Complete History of the Russian Mig Aircraft
Migs Mig-1 Through Mig-35 Introduction Mikoyan-I-Gurevich design bureau is a Russian military aircraft design bureau primarily for fighter aircraft. It was formerly a Soviet design bureau founded by Artem Mikoyan and Mikhail
U.S. Planned to A-Bomb N. Korea in 1950 War
Nuclear Weapons And Aircraft Waited For Orders Introduction: In the past I was invited to speak and give a slide show covering the Korean War of 1950 to large groups of
Welcome to B-29’s over Korea
Welcome to B-29’s over Korea Welcome to B-29’s over Korea, a web site dedicated to remembering the Korean War, the B-29, the Aircrews who flew them, and the Maintenance Personnel who kept
Table of Contents – Page 1
U.S. PLANNED TO A-BOMB N. KOREA IN 1950 WAR
HISTORY OF NORTH KOREA An Authoritative Documentary Covering North Korea From 1948 Thru 2006.
KOREA – DOWNFALL OF OUR GREATEST GENERAL General MacArthur, trained to win wars, is involved in one he cannot win. Read his dramatic controversial involvement and tragic ending to his great career.
HISTORY OF RUSSIAN SUKHOI FIGHTER AIRCRAFT Sukhoi Employs Over 29,000 Workers
GERMAN JETS INFLICTED SEVERE DAMAGE TO OUR BOMBERS IN WWII With their speed of more than 200 MPH faster our losses were unacceptable
I REMEMBER THE FORGOTTEN WAR, 59 YEARS AGO My Recollections Of the Korean “War.”
COMPLETE HISTORY OF THE RUSSIAN MIG AIRCRAFT 37 PHOTOS of MIGS • MIG-1 THROUGH MIG-35
DID GERMANY HAVE THE ATOMIC BOMB? German Nuclear Energy Endangered WWII, Here Are The Facts Of A World In Danger
WAS ADOLF HITLER A MADMAN? History Of An Obsessed, Sadistic Man
WHY TRUMAN FIRED GENERAL MacARTHUR Plans to Drop Atomic Bombs Would Have Caused WWIII
Military Award Given To A Pigeon In WW1 A Medal From France For Heroism In Combat
OUR WOUNDED IRAQ VETERANS See the horrors and heartaches of our wounded vets.
US MARINES AT CHOSIN RESERVOIR Marines devastated by over 100,000 Chinese troops
B-29s Suffer Major Damage by Mig-15s in the Black Tuesday Over Namsi Raid: archived
The Life and Death of Tiger Lil RB-29 Tiger Lil flew 50 missions over Korea. A 50 year search to find the plane resulted in the startling revelation that it was shot down by Russian Migs. Contributed by Wayland Mayo
The Final Chapter of The “TIGER LIL” Story This story analyzes the controversy, political and military, concerning the final flight and shoot down of an RB-29 by Russian Migs. My personal interview with Walter Lentz, a gunner on that fatal flight, introduces many questions about the incident.
B-29s Set Speed, Altitude, Distance Records 451.9 mph, 47,910 ft. ALT, 10,000 Miles Distance
Jim Johnson Is Coming Home Today A short story by Wayland Mayo
GOD BLESS AMERICA, MY HOME SWEET HOME My Tribute To Our Nation: Full Photo Coverage With Limited Text. An Extremely Patriotic Article
Recollections of William F. (Bill) Welch of the 31st and 91st SRS Bill Welch recalls his combat missions flying RB-29s over Korea, trips into Mig Alley, China, and Manchuria. Contributed by William F. (Bill) Welch
Beautiful Collection Of Over 150 Aviation Photos
The B-29s Road to Victory in Japan – The Firebombing of Japan – The Story of the 20th Air Force The B-29 provided the only chance to defeat Japan. Incendiary bombs caused more damage than the A-Bombs, incinerating nearly every city in Japan
STRATEGIC AIR COMMAND The Greatest Deterrent To War This Country Has Ever Had.
NASA ARCHIVES NASA Has Thousands of Priceless Photos, Movies, and Text, Mostly One of a Kind, Unusual, Experimental. You Must See Them.
OUTDATED U.S. MILITARY TACTICS NEED DRASTIC CHANGE Are we prepared for a confrontation with Russia or China, both are building huge military stockpiles?
ATROCITIES AGAINST AMERICAN POWs IN KOREAN WAR Official U.S. Senate report on atrocities.
PHOTO SELECTION BY ROY COCHRUN We are fortunate to display photos from a photographer of the calibre of Roy Cochrun.
B-29s BOMB JAPAN DAYS AFTER THE TWO ATOMIC BOMBS WERE DROPPED
Performance of the MiG-15 in Aerial Combat The B-29 met its match when swarms of MiGs flown by Russians and Chinese pilots crossed the Yalu. With their cannons, blistering speed, and 50,000 ft. altitude capability it was the B-29s nightmare. Contributed by Wayland Mayo
NMUSAF – National Museum of the United States Air Force NMUSAF Is The Largest Aviation Museum In The World, With Over 350 Beautifully Restored Aircraft. I Have Selected 100 Photos For Your Viewing Pleasure.
THE 9/11 TWIN TOWERS TRAGEDY You must take time to view this moving and thought provoking addition to our website. Courtesy of Jim Byers
130 OUTSTANDING PHOTOS FROM NASA EXPERIMENTAL ARCHIVES
REMEMBER the DEAD Our losses in wars are staggering.
The Russelsheim Massacre Relive the tragic story of a B-24 crew attacked by an enraged German mob, and the resulting postwar trial that sent five civilians to the gallows. – PHOTOS OF NEW MEMORIAL in RUSSELSHEIM –
Waterboarding IS TORTURE It Is Illegal, Inhuman, Violates Geneva Convention Rules
AVIATION SUPER SHOTS My pick of aircraft crashes, French, Japanese, Italian, Russian plus other aircraft.
Why The Korean War was known as “THE FORGOTTEN WAR”The mood of America The Korea war veteran returned to an apathetic America, and his effort was never recognized. Contributed by Wayland Mayo
RESTORATION OF THE MEMPHIS BELLE She arrived at the NMUSAF as a rusted out, vandalized hulk
Return of the Fallen To Cover Up Our Losses The Media Was Forbidden To Show Flag Draped Coffins. A Lawsuit Released The Images.
The Medal Of Honor The Medal Of Honor Is The Highest Decoration AwardedBy The United States.
WAS IT NECESSARY TO DROP THE BOMB? The decision will be argued ’till the end of time. This is one perspective.
A TRIBUTE TO THE NAVY- BOOK # 1 50 Official U.S. NAVY PHOTOGRAPHS OF AIRCRAFT CARRIERS
A TRIBUTE TO THE NAVY- BOOK # 2 50 Official U.S. NAVY PHOTOGRAPHS OF AIRCRAFT CARRIERS
A TRIBUTE TO THE NAVY- BOOK # 3 50 Official U.S. NAVY PHOTOGRAPHS OF AIRCRAFT CARRIERS
A TRIBUTE TO THE NAVY- BOOK # 4 50 Official U.S. NAVY PHOTOGRAPHS OF AIRCRAFT CARRIERS
A TRIBUTE TO THE NAVY- BOOK # 5 50 Official U.S. NAVY PHOTOGRAPHS OF AIRCRAFT CARRIERS
Jets Shoot Down Crippled B-29 in China Sea after Crew Jumps All activity stopped to watch a crippled B-29 over Okinawa. The crew was forced to jump and jets shot down the crewless plane. Courtesy of William F.(Bill) Welch
Aircraft Commander of Command Decision gets General Court Martial for flying B-47 under Mackinac Bridge Fascinating story of John S. Lappo, AC of the Command Decision, with a shocking ending. Brilliantly written by Danny K. Shepherd.
Faith Of My Fathers – The John McCain Story A dramatic detailed book report on Senator Mccain’s treatment by the Vietnamese.
The Controversy Surrounding The USS Indianapolis Tragedy Was Mcvay Guilty of Causing The Worst Sea Disaster In U.S. Naval History?
The Enola and The Smithsonian Controversy The B-29 Enola after dropping the bomb met with controversial resistance as to why we dropped it. Surprisingly the Smithsonian was it’s worst enemy. Contributed by Wayland Mayo
The Enola Returns As Restoration Is Completed The Plane Will Be Displayed At The Udvar- Hazy Center On December 15, 2003
Illustrations of RB-29 “TIGER LIL” Nose Art One of 40 of the Korean War by Mark Styling
Ride along on a Combat Mission with the 91st SRS Recollections of a typical mission A dynamic record of a RB-29 mission over Korea, China, the Yalu, and attack out of Vladivostok, Russia. Contributed by Wayland Mayo
A basic course on producing maps from Aerial Photography The evolution of equipment and procedures A description of stereoplotters, cameras, orthophotos, enlargers, and more. Contributed by Wayland Mayo
A Photo Gallery of Japan during the Korean War Includes Johnson and Yokota AFB Coverage of Japans Yokota and Johnson AFB during the Korean war. B29 bomb groups flew missions from these two bases. Contributed by Wayland Mayo
Talbert “Ted” Abrams Father of Aerial Photography Talbert Abrams was a pioneer in developing aerial photographic equipment during WWII, and instructing U.S. Marines for the government. Contributed by Wayland Mayo
The Secret Mission of Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. – The Story Read about the mysterious death of the B-24 pilot flying a radio controlled drone loaded with explosives, and headed for the V-2 missile launch in France. Contributed by Wayland Mayo
Recollections and Photos of Military Lifeat Okinawa before June 25, 1950 Recollections and Photos of Military Life at Okinawa before June 25, 1950. Little has been written about life before B-29s swarmed on to Okinawa. Life was quiet before Korea. Contributed by Wayland Mayo
Images, Impressions and Applications of the RB-29 in the Korean War from An Aerial Photographer’s Point of View A complete story with photos of the roll of the RB-29 in the Korean War. Many items on the B-29. Contributed by Wayland Mayo
Proof Through The Night A book report on a B-29 Pilot shot down over Japan who suffered unbelievable atrocities by Japanese soldiers. Every man who ever flew a mission in a B-29 should read this book.
SUBMARINES OF THE US NAVY The first nuclear powered submarine was the USS Nautilus.
GERMAN U-BOATS OF WWII German U-Boats sank large amounts of US and British ships.
SUBMARINES OF THE IMPERIAL JAPANESE NAVY The Japanese not only built huge aircraft carrying subs but built hundreds of midget subs.
SUBMARINES OF THE SOVIET NAVY Soviet Subs have had numerous disasters.
Major Gregory “Pappy Boyington”, Marine Corps ACE Unquestionably the Marines most controversial flyer, his service to his country is without question.
Col. Rex T. Barber, Shot Down Admiral Yamamoto The controversy continues as to credit for the shoot down. Analyze my conclusion.
David L. “Tex” Hill, Flying Tigers ACE His career with the Flying Tigers is legendary.
Doolittle Raiders Bomb Tokyo B-25s take off from U.S.S. Hornet in daring raid on Japan.
Recollections of Meeting the “Ace of Aces” Meeting Major Richard I. Bong, Americas greatest Ace, was an unforgettable event.
The Caterpillar Club This world-wide club is for aviators, military and commercial, who have saved their lives with a parachute in an emergency. Club members include former President George Bush, General Doolittle, and Col. Lindbergh, to name a few. Contributed by Wayland Mayo
The Lost Squadron The Recovery of P-38 “Glacier Girl” Five P-38s and two B-17s crash landed on the Greenland Ice Cap. Recovery of one of the P-38s is a dramatic story. Contributed by Wayland Mayo
Russian B-29 Clone – The TU-4 Story Russia needed a heavy bomber, so they “stole” several of our B-29s in their possession and copied them bolt for bolt. An unbelievable story. Contributed by Wayland Mayo
A Career in Aerial Photography Story of a man who devoted his entire life to aerial photography after flying 50 missions in a RB-29 over Korea. Biographical Story re Wayland Mayo
Spectacular Photos Absolutely great Navy and Air Force shots.
B-29 Frozen for 50 years The B-29 “Kee Bird” was left on the Ice Cap for 50 years. This heartbreaking story details the recovery attempt. Contributed by Wayland Mayo
WAR DOGS of VIETNAM They Gave Their Lives For The U.S. Then Were Left Behind In Vietnam
” That Ragged Old Flag “ A salute to the American flag, what it means to us, as only Johnny Cash could do it. Written by Johnny Cash