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Bob F. Harmon


Bobby


Air Force Service: 1955-May 1960
Station: Carswell Air Force Base, Fort Worth, Texas
B-36 "E" Gunner: 1956-1958
Stations: Randolf AFB, Texas & Plattsburg AFB, New York
KC-97(F) Boom Operator: 1958-1960
  • Wing: ?
  • Squadron: ?
  • Aircraft Commander: ?
STORY: On a B-36 flight, the inboard engine caught fire and Bobby thought for sure he was a goner. However, the engine was feathered and the fire extinguished. The crew continued on with their 20 hour mission. Boy, it was great to have 10 engines!

TIDBIT: Bobby was a real nice guy when he was a young airman in the 492nd. However, he seemed to have trouble follow him whenever he open his mouth. You can ask Bob Huebert about this as he saved Bobbys butt a few times. Once I was with Bobby at the B-36 Lounge when he was talking to a Texan about his Arkansas football team. I don't know what he said but all of a sudden the Texan swung at Bobby who was quick to duck. The bartender then got into the act and before you know it there was a brawl. Bobby and I ended up sitting on a lounge chair watching the fight. Bobby never got a scratch on him.

Air Force Organizations:
  • 7th Bomb Wing B-36 Association
Date of Birth: ?
Present Location: Mulberry, Arkansas
Education: High School
Occupation: Mechanic
Married: ? Specific Date
Wife: Carole
Children: Rob, Tamara, and Joe
Grandchildren: Grant (Rob's) Mary Beth, Sarah, Samuel (Tamara's)



B-36 Backround from Site of Brian Lockett