Henry C. Johnson
Henry C. Johnson, CMS USAF (Retired) completed his TDY on Earth December 29 2002. Chief Johnson, better known to his many friends simply as 'HC', leaves to mourn his passing; his devoted and caring wife Dolores, his daughter Elizabeth, his son Floyd, and his daughter Pamela.
'HC' was an Aerial Photographer, serving in the 338th SRS and the 1371st MCS. 'HC' is sadly missed by his former Aircraft Commander, 'Sully' Sullivan and his Second Photographer, 'Beady-Eye' King. God Speed old friend, we'll meet again in a place where every line flown has perfect overlap and sidelap. And where every In-Flight lunch comes with fried bologna sandwiches. Barry King
Kay Bienecki
Kay passed away on 4 JUL 2002 after a recurring bout with cancer. She is survived by her husband, Henry S. Bienecki.
Jim Carlisle
Click HEREfor photo.
James (Jim) Robert Carlisle, 61, of Benton, AR, passed away Sept. 17, 2002 at his home after a hard fought battle with stomach cancer. He was born in Woodward, OK. He had been self-employed in the heating and air industry for over twenty-five years. His hobbies included swing dancing, woodworking, collecting antique German clocks, and playing slot machines.
He served in the USAF from Jan. 1958 - May 1962.He came to the 1376th CAMRON, Turner AFB, GA, from Yokota AFB, Japan, in September,1960.He worked as an Aircraft Engine Mechanic till he was discharged in May 1962.
He is survived by his wife, Rebecca Robertson Carlisle; one daughter, Renee Williams; his mother, Ernestine Garrison Carlisle; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, a daughter, and a brother.
Anyone who ever met Jim knows how kind hearted and giving he was so you can just imagine how much he is missed by all of his family and friends..
Submitted by his wife, Becky, via Lou Chapman
Leonard Willsey
Sad news from Bob Oberst-15 December 2002
It is with heavy heart that we acknowledge the passing of former RB-50 ground crewmember, Leonard A. Willsey, age 71. He passed away 14 October 2002 at his home in Crestview, Fl. He was buried at Live Oak Park Memorial Cemetary, in Crestview. He is survived by his wife Phyllis.
Leonard fought a long and courageous battle against cancer and will be sorely missed by friends, family and all who knew him through the years...God-Speed Leonard.
Robert M. Duffy
Robert passed away on 17DEC2002. He served in Photomapping as a flight engineer on RB-50's with the 1371st M and C Sq. He is survived by his wife, Blanche
Marty Mielkey
Martha Jane Mielkey (Marty) went to her eternal rest after an extended illness, Tuesday December 17th, 2002 at Bartlesville, Oklahoma. Marty was the devoted wife of William (Bill) Mielkey, a former Hiran Ground Station Chief of the 1370th Photo Mapping Wing. Marty was born July 20, 1921 in Painted Post, New York, and was laid to rest December 18, 2002 at the El Cado Cemetery in Peru, Kansas. Marty leaves to mourn her passing her husband Bill and her many devoted friends.
Submitted By Barry King 23DEC2002
© 2006-AFPMA and Aerial Survey and Photomapping History
