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All Guestbook Entries will be moved to the appropriate Squadron(s) and Summary Page(s)  MURPHY, LT(jg) Ray D.My Father, LT(jg) Ray D. Murphy, passed away in 2008. Dad served with ATU-501 from 1954 to 1956. I would like to hear from anyone that served with my Father. Kathryn Murphy Alexander Friday, July 03, 2009 11:40 PM  MAGERS, HarveyI served with VX-8 and was with them when they were redesignated VXN-8. It was a great squadron. The base gave us the name "Lazy 8" which I thought that was funny. I hope the rest of the frevious men have had a good life. Thank you and God Bless. Friday, July 03, 2009 6:33 PM SAUNDERS, ADJ2 HarryI served with VR-2 after A school in 1956. I worked for chief Aielo in the prop shop. I was sent to Hawaii to assemble a prop for the #3 pos. a/c 446 and returned on it, which turned out to be quite a ride. CDR Binkley & LT Ragsdale did a great job getting us down in one piece. I then served with VA-63 until I was discharged. I went home and attended college for a year then on to the AirForce to become a Navigator, completing my time there, I went to work for the airlines as an A&P mech, in 2000 retired from Northwest after 34 years, I have many fond memories of the squadron and people I worked with. At 72 my memory won't recall names, only good times and faces. Thursday, July 02, 2009 5:58 PM HAMES, Harry EdwardMy Father, Harry Edward Hames, from Revere, Massachusetts served with VP-212 assigned to FAW-11 from May 1942 to October 1945. I would like to hear from anyone that served with my Father. Ellen K Davis Thursday, July 02, 2009 2:53 PM WRIGHT, AO2 GLI served with VP-31 and VP-40 at NAS Moffett Field, California from 1974 to 1976 with one NAS Adak, Alaska and WesPac deployment. I did a lot and saw a lot and made some lasting friendships. If anyone out there wants to reach out, I'd be glad to hear from you. Thursday, July 02, 2009 2:53 PM  CARLSON, GaryE-Mail/BIO Update Request Posted! Wednesday, July 01, 2009 4:27 PM  MORAN, AOC Raymond Thomas RetiredMy dad, Raymond Thomas Moran AOC (Retired/deceased), served with VP-21 (April 24, 1940 to January 20, 1942), VP-102 (January 20, 1942 to March 31, 1942) and VP-62 in the Aleutians after he got back from Perth. Do any of you by chance remember him? He was a white Irish Catholic, approx 5'7" tall and 176 lbs. w/brown hair and blue eyes. He was probably a wise guy with a great sense of humor. I have some pictures of him in the 50's but I'll have to search around for those any older than that. I don't know too much about him because he and mom divorced the year I was born. I just received the Bronze Star posthumously for him on April 3, 2009. The Navy has already reissued the rest of his medals to me. If any of you remember my dad please write back. FYI, my local paper the Freelance Star (http://fredericksburg.com/News/FLS/2009/052009/05112009/462968), the DoD WebSite (http://www.defenselink.mil/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=54762) and the PBY Memorial Foundation have published my story (http://www.pbyma.org/news.html). God Bless Ronald T. Moran Wednesday, July 01, 2009 1:16 PM SMITH, Hilliard JuanI served with VP-1 from August 1955 to September 1956. Will answer anyone who was at Kawaj for the Atomic Test. Wednesday, July 01, 2009 1:08 PM EARLE, AD EmmonsI served with Naval Aviation Ordnance Test Station (NAOTS) and VU-4 from 1953 to 1956. Tuesday, June 30, 2009 11:05 PM FLEMING, AT3 BobI served with VQ-1 from 1971-1974. Looking for Shipmates that I served with in NAS Atsugi, Japan and FASU/NSA DaNang, Republic of Vietnam. Tuesday, June 30, 2009 8:02 PM  PHIPPS, AWC James Daniel "Danny" RetiredMy Father, AWC James Daniel “Danny” Phipps, was born 11 November 1933 Gambrills, Maryland, deceased 23 January 2002 Jacksonville, Florida. Danny began his career at NTC Bainbridge, MD in August 1952. His duty stations included: NAS Jacksonville, Florida NARF; VP-8 NAS Patuxent River, Maryland; he served two tours each with VP-16 and CPW-11 at NAS Jacksonville, Florida, and retired 30 April 1985 serving VP-5 in NAS Jacksonville, Florida. Danny earned many medals and ribbons during his career. Danny may be best known for his great love of bluegrass and country/western music. He loved playing the mandolin and while serving in VP-16 was a member of the squadron group “The Etna Mountain Boys”. Danny loved his country and was proud to serve in the US Navy. Cynthia Phipps-Prince Tuesday, June 30, 2009 7:44 PM WAUGH, JimE-Mail/BIO Update Request Posted! Tuesday, June 30, 2009 5:23 PM LYNN, AK2 BernieI served with ZW-1 from 1956 to March 1959. I was in worked in Supply under LCDR Roland Noble and our CO was CDR Mills. The best duty I remember. I now reside in Hollywood Florida. I would like to hear from former Shipmates. Tuesday, June 30, 2009 4:45 PM BERSLEY, AE LeRoyAfter Basic and A school (AE), I was stationed at NAF Kadena, Okinawa, Japan (AIMD) from August 1978 to February 1980 then VP-45 (deployments to NAS Bermuda and NAS Sigonella, Sicily) at NAS Jacksonville, Florida until I left the military in July 1982. Sunday, June 28, 2009 12:11 PM CASHMAN, BillI served aboard NAS Argentia, Newfoundland, Canada in the Anti-Submarine Classification Analysis Center (ASCAC) from late 1960's to early 1970's. All the best to you. Saturday, June 27, 2009 4:33 PM BLYTHE, AMS3 David J.I served with VP-47 from 1971 to 1972. We deployed to NAS Adak, Alaska (first Charlie-Bird Deployment) in the Summer (1971) watching the USSR Fleet observe AEC Project Canikin (Nuke Underground Blast at Amchitka Island). Set all time Naval Record for constant "Flap" the 2 months prior to blast. Skipper was R.D. Munson. So if you ever see a Charlie Tail with a small "Block M" after the RD, that was officially appropved for R. D. Munson just prior to our deployment from NAS Moffett Field, California (June 1, 1971 to December 15, 1971). No detachments to Wake were allowed for the Navy's first squadron to deploy with "On Board" computers..."They gotta stay COOL"... Aw nuts! DJ...(Davy Joe). Saturday, June 27, 2009 3:54 PM WHEELER, ADJ2 MikeI served with VP-50 from January 1969 To June 1972 with Deployments to NAF Naha, Okinawa, Japan, NS Sangley Point, Philippines / NAF Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam and split deployment to NAS Adak, Alaska and NAS Agana, Guam. Friday, June 26, 2009 8:51 PM December 17th, 1953My first cousin of, ATAN William A. Ward, was killed in a P2V-5 crash on 17 December 1953 (In Memorial for VP-3 lost friends...17 December 1953). I retired from the USAF in March 1999 after a 30 year career, mostly in aircraft maintenance/logistics. I worked for Lockheed Martin as a Program Manager at Tyndall AFB, FL from 2002 through 2006. Jack D. Ward Thursday, June 25, 2009 6:12 PM HORGER, AT2 MichaelI served with VP-17 from 1979 to 1983 as an IFT. I am now a retired Firefighter living in northern California. Thursday, June 25, 2009 4:44 PM McGLONE, AW(NAC) Mark "Mac"I served with VP-10 at NAS Brunswick, Maine in 1978 on CAC-6. Good 'ole memories of the life, times and Shipmates. I am very proud to have served in this community. Thursday, June 25, 2009 8:52 AM SCRAM, RussellI served with VP-56 at NAS Norfolk, Virginia from 1962 to 1964. Wednesday, June 24, 2009 11:54 AM CHRISTENSEN, AMS2 David "Chris"I was stationed at RAF West Malling in Kent, England from 1963 to 1964. In 1964 we moved to RAF Mildenhall in Suffolk, England. I was one of the first to go there. West Malling was pristine Naval Duty. I was an AMS3 working in the airframes shop. Lots of fond memories of West Malling and Mildenhall and the great flights all over Europe in the R4D-8s. The Five Pointed Star Pub in West Malling was the place to hang out. Proprieter Mr Tom Batt would lend you 5 pounds if you were broke. After Mildenhall I ended up in VT-1 at NAAS Saufley Field, Pensacola, Florida in a round about way. It took me a year to get there and then I was discharged. A few months later I was back in the Navy at NAS Memphis, Tennessee for school and then onto NAS Boca Chica, Florida where I was injured and had to take a Medical Discharge. I would like to here from any one who was at these station with me. I am now retired and planning on going on a trip to Europe with my wife soon. Wednesday, June 24, 2009 10:43 AM WHITNEY, DP3 Kathy (Maldonado)I served with VP-31 as a DP3 from 1979 at 1981 and COMTHRDFLT at NAS Ford Island, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii from 1981 to 1983. I currently live in Oregon and teach Elementary School. I have a daughter in the Naval Reseves and a son attending the Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. Wednesday, June 24, 2009 1:32 AM GORLOW, TonyI started flying P-3's (BUNO: 148883) in 1972 at NADC (Warminister) Johnsville, Pennsylvania while also flying the NC-121K (BUNO: 148883). Went thru IFT training at NAS Patuxent River, Maryland in 1973, then back to NAS Jacksonville, Florida (after VW-4, WC-121N's, 1968 -70)) and to VP-56 (lovely NAS Sigonella, Sicily!!!). Spent a couple of years there. Then to VP-30. I'm the IFT (and one of the first qualified in them (Update II's), on the pictures of BUNO: 160292 and all those pictures over Hgr 1000. At one time I was qualified in 4 types P-3A , P-3B,, P-3C (NUD and Update II) and P-3A. Then on to the CNO Support Detachment, flying BUNO: 149676. Spent 7 years there all over the world. Then on to NAVAIR where ultimately I was the P-3C Logistics Manager (helped managed the Update III program). Left there and on to a new career, still in aviation (program manager at the FAA). Loved the P-3, have beaucoup lot of hours and experiences. Wouldn't trade them for the world. Tuesday, June 23, 2009 8:23 PM DANIELS, DannyE-Mail/BIO Update Request Posted! Tuesday, June 23, 2009 1:16 PM GINN, AW2 NeilI served with VP-67B-1 at NAS Atlanta, Georgia from 1969 to 1970 (including 4X10 at NAS Millington, Tennessee and NAS Willow Grove, Pennsylvania) and VP-62 at NAS Jacksonville, Florida (Crew 13) from 1970 to 1976 with numerous deployments to NS Rota, Spain. Tuesday, June 23, 2009 10:55 AM RUNNING, RobertMy grandfather, Robert Running, served with VP-205. He talks about his experiences all the time. I will forward all Shipmate messages to him. Renee Carignan Monday, June 22, 2009 1:03 PM WISE, PaulI served with VP-211 (PPC of 211-P-1O). Ed Boyd and Bob Coquat were co-pilots and my memory at 88 years is not good enough to enumerate other crew members. I would like to hear from former Shipmates. Our crew was great and we shared many memorable experiences. Sunday, June 21, 2009 1:21 AM RUTHERFORD, Ph.D. Paul M.E-Mail/BIO Update Request Posted! Saturday, June 20, 2009 12:03 PM FARRELL, ATC Patrick RetiredI served with VP-49 (IFT) from April 1978 to August 1981. We made deployments to NAS Bermuda, NAS Sigonella, Sicily, NAF Lajes, Azores, Portugal and NS Rota, Spain. I've run into a few WFWP (World Famous Woodpeckers) from time to time as I still reside in Jacksonville. I did a tour in VP-45 and VP-30 as well as NS Rota, Spain. Retired in 1993. Techie is in my blood. I own a Computer Business in Jacksonville today. I've sent some emails to the names I recognize. Would love to hear from others I was stationed with. Saturday, June 20, 2009 12:03 AM KIMBRO, CharlesE-Mail/BIO Update Request Posted! Friday, June 19, 2009 11:36 PM PHILLIPS, AE2 Donald L.E-Mail/BIO Update Request Posted! Thursday, June 18, 2009 10:50 PM CARMAN, HowardI served with VP-6 from 1982 to 1985 and VP-23 from 1987 to 1990. I have spent years looking for Bob Curtis (LT in early 1980's). He was one of my favorite pilots. We came to VP-6 about the same time and joined CAC-10 as non-quals. If anyone has any helpful information I would appreciate an e-mail. Thursday, June 18, 2009 5:01 PM GAGNE, AD2 PatrickI served with VP-45 (P-3's) with a deployment to NAS Bermuda in 1987. I had many hours logged sleeping on the raft by the starboard wing window. I remember some great meals and a lot of card playing in the back of those big old birds. Tuesday, June 16, 2009 10:38 PM McKNIGHT, AT2 DanI served with VP-7 (Aircrewman) at NAS Quonset Point, Rhode Island from 1950 to 1953. I was discharged 2 months before squadron left for the Korean theater. My last PPC was LCDR Fred Fearnow who was a great guy and superb pilot. Tuesday, June 16, 2009 4:22 PM SCHMAHL, JayI served with VP-10 (Crew-10) from the lat 1970's to early 1980's. I would love to hear from former Shipmates stationed at NAS Brunswick, Maine during that time period. Monday, June 15, 2009 9:48 PM  I have a VS-39 Plaque (24 inch plywood Squadron Logo) from NAS Quonset Point, Rhode Island. Contact me if you would like to have it.Tim Cashman Monday, June 15, 2009 8:30 PM  October 26, 1978I am the oldest son of MCPO Gary Hemmer, crewman of the October 1978 (SEE: In Memorial for VP-9 lost friends Alfa Foxtrot 586) mishap. I would like to hear from any survivors of that fateful crash. My Father passed away 11 years ago and I miss him terribly, but that day will remain with me for the rest of my life. Bradley Hemmer Monday, June 15, 2009 10:36 AM COLLINS, ADR4 RenzoI served with VT-3 at NAS Whiting Field, Milton, Florida from 1968 to 1972 and worked at night during Flight Operations. I would like to hear from former Shipmates (especially Mike Kau, Paul Pope, Noel Linden and Lynn Dawson). Monday, June 15, 2009 9:12 AM KENNICUTT, CDR Roger T. RetiredI served with VP-67 from 1971 to 1973, VS-31 (Active Duty), VT-27 (Active Duty) and NARDT NAS Olathe, Kansas. Sunday, June 14, 2009 8:28 PM EVANS, DaveI served aboard NAS Jacksonville, Florida (Pilot) from April 1961 to October 1964. I would like to hear from former Shipmates. Sunday, June 14, 2009 4:49 PM SLAYMAN, ClarkI served with VP-208 and VP-26 / VPB-26 (PPC) from 1944 to 1945 (Crew 9). We and shook down in Charleston, S.C., went aboard in Okinawa - Karama Rhetto and relocated to USNB Buckner Bay. We encountered heavy Kamikaze attacks but the USS Norton Sound (AV-11) survived. Sunday, June 14, 2009 2:50 PM MONTALVO, PNC(SW/AW) Nelson RetiredI served with VP-40 (PN2) from 1987 to 1991, NAS Norfolk, Virginia from 1991 to 1995, VFA-82 (PN1) at NAS Cecil Field, Jacksonville, Florida with two deployment on two different aircraft carriers (USS America CV-66 and USS George Washington CVN-73), NAS Key West, Florida (PNC) from 1998 to 2002, USS Underwood FFG-36 at NS Mayport, Jacksonville, FL from 2002 to 2005, Base Police NAS Oceana, Virginia Beach, Virginia and retired after 21 years of active service. I now reside in Jacksonville, Florida. Sunday, June 14, 2009 1:28 PM FIEDLER, AME PaulI served aboard NAS Moffett Field, California from 1972 to 1975 as an AME and in the Paraloft. Friday, June 12, 2009 4:34 PM GRIMME, AETM1 Brooks H.My Father, Brooks H. Grimme, went into the US Navy in Sept 1943, NT School (Pre-Radio) Michigan City, Indiana, NT School (EE RM) College Station, Texas (Texas A&M), NATTC Ward Island, Corpus Christie, Texas, NT School Line Maintenance PBM NAS. AS, S2c, S1c, ART3c, ART2c, AETM2c, final rating AETM1c. Served with CASU(F)-42 on the island of Samar, Philippine Islands, during WWII (1945), also stationed at NS Sangley Point, Philippines, for a time, transferred to HedRon 14 1 FAW-14, NAS Alameda, California, USNTS San Diego, California, NRS Nashville, Tennessee, and finally discharged PSC NAS Memphis, Tennessee in May 1946, USNR SV-6. Even though all of his ratings were in aviation electronics and radio, his assigned job at CASU(F)-42 on Samar was as a Qualified Gasoline Semi-Truck Operator. My father passed away January 2, 2009, and was buried with full military honors at the Veteran's National Cemetary in Bushnell, Florida. I would sincerely appreciate hearing from anyone who has any information or knowledge of the units my dad served in, especially those who may have served with and/or knew him. Gary Grimme Thursday, June 11, 2009 7:10 PM THOMAS, AMS2 David E.E-Mail/BIO Update Request Posted! Thursday, June 11, 2009 12:26 PM ADAMS, AWC James J. "JJ"E-Mail/BIO Update Request Posted! Wednesday, June 10, 2009 9:36 AM HOTALING, TomI served with VP-23 at NAS Brunswick, Maine from 1972 to 1973 (only for one year). Tuesday, June 09, 2009 10:31 PM ROSSON, ADJC Curtis RetiredI served with VAP-61 from August 1966 to August 1969. I served as Detachment Chief to Townsville, Australia, NAS Cubi Point, Philippines, Bangkok and FASU/NSA DaNang, Republic of Vietnam. I worked with WO Toy in QC and CPO Barrett in the Engine Shop when on NAS Agana, Guam. Tuesday, June 09, 2009 8:31 PM O'BRIEN, PN2 Tom "OB"I served with VP-8 from 1981 to 1984 looking to connect with former Shipmates and friends who were with the squadron during that time period. Tuesday, June 09, 2009 12:35 AM WINSHIP, AE2 George "GW"I served with FASRON-106. I landed in NAS Argentia, Newfoundland, Canada in a blizzard in 1957 after a year and a half in the tropics of Texas and liberty in the border towns of Mexico. John Barnwell was my Chief, Dale Amick, Johnny Kirkwood and Arty Stock were my shop mates and we participated in Operation SkipOff when we supported a NATO operation movng an entire battle ready force to Europe in 48 hours. This was the height of the Cold War, the Hungarian Uprising had cancelled all our leaves and we really thought WWIII was imminent. We all came home without having fired a shot. The closest I ever came to grief was nearly hitting a gas truck which pulled onto the runway in front of our P2V. Fortunately, our pilot, whose name escapes me, pulled up in time. I'm told the truck driver tore up his license on the spot. Monday, June 08, 2009 10:48 PM FOOS, AE2 DavidI served with VP-49 during a 6 month deployment to NS Sangley Point, Philippines in 1968. Anyone out there that was there? Monday, June 08, 2009 3:50 PM BENNETT, Heather (McCollister)I served with VP-49 from 1985 to 1989 with deployments to NAS Sigonella, Sicily and NAS Bermuda. I would love to connect with prior Shipmates. Living in Napa, CA with husband and our dog Teal. Life is good. Monday, June 08, 2009 10:13 AM  I am looking for a FASRON-107 patch from 1956 to 1957. My Grandfather was there and I am trying to put together a memorial for him. Thanks.William Sterling Monday, June 08, 2009 12:10 AM ANDERSON, PN1 Etta RetiredI had quite a few duty stations but my most fondest memory was becoming a Black Hawk stationed at NAF Washington, D.C. located at NAF Andrews, Maryland with VP-68 and being a part of the P-3 Orion family. Sunday, June 07, 2009 6:47 PM VOIGT, AT1 RayI am a Plank Owner in VP-90. I was with VP-90 until my civilian job with IBM, transferred me to Boca Raton Florida. I had been affiliated with NAS Glenview, Illinois and its squadrons off and on since 1964. I served VP-90 as a MAD/Trail, FCO and an IFT in the P2V7 and P-3A and P-3B. I met many great friends in this close nit unit and many I still correspond with and visit with in my travels around the country. VP-90 presented me with the capability of joining the Navy and seeing the world. It was really great and I couldn't have found a better bunch of dedicated guys to do that with. In 1986 I transferred to the Naval Reserve Unit Tiger Tail in Miami and then finally to NAS Jacksonville, Florida and worked in the ASWOC for a short while and was finally transferred to VP-62 as the senior first class and section leader as well as WC-210 Supervisor and transitioned into the P-3C Update 3 III where I finished up with 32 years. Currently I am a member of NARF (Naval Aircraft Restoration Foundation). We work on the restoration of the larger naval aircraft in museums. Not only do we clean up and restore the outsides, but we try to restore the aircraft interiors so that the mission is also preserved. Saturday, June 06, 2009 10:41 PM SCHRYVER, Philip O.My grandfather,Philip O. Schryver, served with FASRON-107 at NAS Keflavik, Iceland from 1956 to 1957. I would like to hear from anyone who may have served with him. William Sterling Friday, June 05, 2009 10:49 AM SCHERLEN, AT3 JohnI served with VP-31 (Aft Observer) from 1983 to 1987. Wednesday, June 03, 2009 9:22 PM BALL, AMS1 DennyIn 1969 went to bootcamp at Orlando, FL, Naval Weapons Test Squadron (WST) at NAS Patuxent River, Maryland from July 1970 to July 1973, VXN-8 (Second Mech) from 1973 to 1976, AIMD NAS Patuxent River, Maryland from July 1976 to May 1979, VP-30 1979 and VP-5 (P-3 FE CAC-9) from December 1979 to October 1980. I would like to hear from former Shipmates. Wednesday, June 03, 2009 4:18 PM TARANTO, AT3 BobI served with FASRON-102 from November 1951 to June 1953 (AM in the Airframe Shop), AT "A" school NAS Memphis, Tennessee in January 1954 and VF-154 NAS Moffett Field, California with a cruise on USS Yorktown (CV-10) returning in March 1955. I would like to hear from former Shipmates. Wednesday, June 03, 2009 10:03 AM  WISEMAN, AOM3 HughI am looking for any surviving members of VPB-197 Crew 151. My Father, Hugh Wiseman, served from August 1944 to April 46. I have his Flight log book. He flew under LCDR JG Maladay (PB4Y-2). Transferred in June 1945 to MCBH Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii. Please contact me if you remember my dad. William Wiseman Monday, June 01, 2009 8:42 PM
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