VP Shipmate Directory
"...BRADBURY, Lawrence...VPB-139 Squadron member Lawrence Bradbury made his last Flight April 3, 2007. " Brad" was copilot of the crew Thomas McKelvey, Daniel Becnel, Robert Jenkins, Harold Sutton, David Montoya of the original Squadron. "Brad" became Pilot of his second tour crew, Ralph Potter, Joseph Yakich, Daniel Becnel, Robert Jenkins and Harold Sutton..." Forwarded by Ralph O. Carrigan Rocarr28@aol.com [18MAY2007]
"...BRANLUND, Rudy...Rudy Branlund passed away in 1997. Rudy was a member our Crew 9 of VP-892 (1951-1952)...TIMMER, AT2 Harold w8hgt@sbcglobal.net..." [21MAR2005]
"...BREWER, ATC Landon J. "Jack" Jr...My father, Landon J. Brewer, Jr. served with VP-45, VW-11, VP-7 and VAQ-134. He had a full career in the Navy, retiring in January 1975. After retirement, he enjoyed a full life hunting and fishing in his beloved Arkansas hills until his untimely passing on Dec 25, 2008 due to a long battle with cancer. He was laid to rest with full military honors in Six Mile Cemetary in his home town of Hatfield, AR on December 31st, 2008. Landon E. (Gene) Brewer landon.brewer@navy.mil..." [06AUG2009]
"...BRINDISI, Gregory E. Circa 1956...I have many photos to share for interested parties taken by my father Gregory E. Brindisi during his service with VP-56 out of NAS Norfolk, Virginia. He participated in the August to December 1956 tour of the Mediterranean. I am also interested in exchanging digital scans with anyone who has some photos from 1954 to 1958 of VP-56 and it's aircraft. As a Canadian I am thankful of and the US Navy's efforts in the preservation of peace and freedom for North America, and the world as well. I'm glad my dad played a small part in this job while he was in the US Navy...Nick Brindisi nickbrindisi@planetdesignwerk.com..." WebSite: VP-56 Guardians of Freedom http://www.vp56.org/ [WebSite Added 26JAN2008 | PIX Added 04JAN2005 | 03JAN2005]
"...BRITTON, LT Jack B...My Father, LT Jack B. Britton, passed away February 2006 from cancer. Dad served with VP-23 from June 1957 through June 1961. I will miss him as much as I miss watching the planes takes off with him in them...Teresa L. Britton tlynn@cableone.net..." [12AUG2006]
"...BROULLIARD, Donald C...Donald C. Broulliard died after a long arduous battle with cancer Nov. 21, 2003, at Careage of Whidbey. He was born Sept. 14, 1930, to Charles A. and Jennie M. (Amundsen) Brouillard in Big Lake, Minn. Don graduated from St. Cloud College in Minnesota before joining the Navy in 1954. Don graduated from Navy Flight School, in NAS Pensacola, Florida, as a naval aviator. He served in weather patrol squadrons VP-4 and VP-16 in NAS Jacksonville, Florida. In 1960 he married Theresa M. Cullen of Toledo, Ohio. Back to NAS Pensacola, Florida, and Naval Flight School to teach for three years before joining VW-1 stationed on NAS Agana, Guam, with a tour of sea duty aboard the carrier USS Kearsarge while living in Cypress, Calif. Then onto NAS Whidbey Island, Washington, serving in operations as a LCDR until his retirement in 1974. Don began a second career settling with Artistic Fence Company until 2001. He enjoyed skiing, hunting, bridge, cribbage and bowling. Don was a life member of the Knights of Columbus and Past Grand Knight in Oak Harbor and was a bingo manager for 20 years. He is survived by his wife, Terry; son, Douglas J. Brouillard of Everett; daughter Jennie M. Fuller (David) of Mesa, Ariz.; grandchildren, Zachary James and Sydney Mae Fuller of Mesa, Ariz.; brother, Jean L. Brouillard (Rita) of San Benito, Texas; sister, Mary L. Brouillard of St. Paul, Minn. Viewing will begin at 5 p.m. in St. Augustine’s Catholic Church Friday, Nov 28. Mass will be celebrated at 6 p.m. at the church. A reception will follow the Mass. Arrangements under the direction of Burley Funeral Chapel - Saturday, 22 Nov 2003 Whidbey News Times Whidbey WA..." WebSite: Whidbey News Times http://www.whidbeynewstimes.com/portals-code/obits.cgi?paper=84&submit=&name=&skip=690 [02NOV2005]
"...BROWN, Edward J...My father, Edward J. Brown, was an Aviation Machinists mate Flt. 2nd Class [CA} V-2, in WW2, serving from 1941-45 with VP-205/VPB-205. Dad completed basic at Navy Pier, Chicago including assignments at NTS, NAS North Island, San Diego, California, AFGS, Hollywood, Fl., and NAS Jacksonville, Florida. Dad was staioned at NAS Trinidad, British West Indies during the Caribbean campaign, later in the South Pacific at NAS Tanapag Harbor, Saipan, Marianas Islands and NAB Chimu Wan, Ryukyu Islands, Okinawa, Japan. Dad passed away on 7/9/2003, was buried at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery on 7/14. I would love to hear any stories or remeberances. Dad was 90, was the "old man" of the unit, "POPPY." I have a great photo of Dad with his squad at a bar called "Charlie Tyes" in Oakland, Ca. The other names he listed on the photo are Liston, McDavid, Running, Long, Moss, Csehtowski, Chisamore, Ball, Bradley, Bartus and Hiiliard. Date of photo is 2/1/45...Keith Brown kbrown02@earthlink.net [16JUL2003]
"...BROWN, Peter II...My Dad, Peter Brown II, served aboard NAF Port Lyautey, Morocco as a Telecommunications Instructor (civlian) in 1957. I would like to hear from anyone that knew my Dad. Peter Brown III roadisred@aol.com..." [19JAN2010]
"...BROWNING, HM3 Bill...HM3 Bill Browning (VP-9) died in a boating accident last year (possibly in August 2008). Bill and I kept in touch over the years..." Contributed by HAMPEL, AWCS John D. johndhampel@yahoo.com [26MAR2009]
"...BRYANT, Raymond Jr....My Father, Lcdr/Ret Raymond Bryant Jr. (VP-8, VP-45, and VP-48), went to be with The Lord on December 6, 2001. We wrote in his medicine book by his bedside "11:30AM Goodbye Dad We Love You, Linda, Susan, Paula, and Wanda." Thank you and God Bless all of You. Wanda Raye Bryant daughter #5 sound@albemarlenet.com..." [29JAN2002]
BRABO, Tim Tbrabo8743@aol.com "...I was thinking about NAS Jacksonville, Florida lately because of the football playoffs. I wanted to know if I could find out any imformation about my old squadron VP-16. I think I hit the jackpot. I served proudly with the "Eagels " from August 1982 till April 1986. Great memories. I am still reviewing past guestbook entries to try and contact old friends. If anyone remembers me, I would love to here from you and share stories. P.S. I left the squadron shortly after we arrived back from NAS Bermuda in 1986 and never made arrangements to obtain a cruise book. If anyone can help me obtain one, please let me know. My days with VP-16 were the most memorable in my life and I still have dreams about them to this very day..." [16JAN2000]
BRACEWELL, AWCS Cameron bracewell@ilnk.com "...I served in the best VP squadron on the east coast, VP-24, from 89-92. Sensor One on CAC-09. The greatest bunch of professionals who worked hard and played hard!...a href="vp46.html">VP-46 was by far my most memorable tour. ASW was good and there was fun to be had. 82-85, SS-1 CAC-09..." [BIO Updated 07AUG98 | 05AUG98]
BRACK, E. A. (Joe) Jr. joeb@qisfl.net "...Served with VQ-2, Rota Spain 1960-1963 discharged April 64, Glynco Ga. Enlisted in the Naval Air Reserves 1969, @ NAS Jacksonville, Florida and assigned VP-67-F-1, P-2 Flight Crew. VP-67-F-1 was redesignated as VP-62 "A" Wing in fall of 1970 and the Squadron transitioned to P-3, A's. Reassigned to VP-62 "B" wing in late 1970 and remained with VP-62- B until October 1988. (18 years), Flew with CAC 12, 13 & 15, would like to hear from anyone in VQ-2 or VP-62 during these periods. The very best people I every met were in VP-62, miss each one every day..."
BRACK, Guy R. La guirl@earthlink.net "...I served with VP-6 at NAS BARBER,s Point, Hawaii from 1959-1961. I was an AKAN and worked in the Material Office (supplies). Went to NAS Iwakuni, Japan and Midway (twice). Would like to here from anybody with the outfit during my stay with the squadron..." [20JUL2000]
BRACKEN, AW2 Carl cjbracken2@yahoo.com "...I served with VP-44 and VP-10 as SS1 Operator from 1988 to 1992. Last stationed at NAS Brunswick, Maine flying with CAC-3 with VP-44 and CAC-1 with VP-10. Was apart of the disestablishment of VP-44 and alloted to VP-10 just before another deployment to NAS Sigonella, Sicily. Did a tour in NS Rota, Spain, NAS Keflavik, Iceland, and NAS Sigonella, Sicily. Looking for old flymates..." [24SEP2004]
BRADBERY, Sr. (BJ or Brad) c/o Toni Bradbery Hall brbpahth@tcia.net "...My father, Bobby J. Bradbery, Sr (BJ or Brad) was a member of VP-5 several years ago. He is still living and doing well. I am interested in getting any stories that any of you may have to share with me. I am the youngest of his six children, and did not get to experience the military life that my siblings had. Daddy has never been shy about talking about his military career and I can tell his time with VP-5 was great. Please feel free to contact me. Thank you for your help..." [28NOV2004]
BRADBERRY, CWO Bill Retired bbrad4000@hotmail.com "...Brothers, Bob, Bill and Bo(Larry) served with VP-44 late 50's thru P-3 transition. All three retired and living here in small orginal home town of Wytheville, Virginia (intersection of I-77 and I-81). Give us a call sometime!..." [E-Mail Updated 06FEB2001 | E-Mail Updated 03NOV2000 | 19OCT2000]
BRADBURN, LCDR William P. Retired wpbradburn@aol.com "...I was a pilot assigned to VP-22 from late 1970 until mid 1974 and thoroughly enjoyed every minute. I finished my '20' in the reserves floating between VP-94 and a reserve ASWOC at NAS New Orleans. I am still in the NAS New Orleans, Louisiana area..." [E-Mail Updated 19NOV2000 | 07JAN99]
BRADEN, ADC Howard Retired hbraden@md.metrocast.net "...I served with VP-50 from April 1981 to July 1984. Was on Crew 7 in 81 as the 2nd FE after graduating FE school from VP-31. Served as Alternate NATOPS then Primary NATOPS FE during my tour. Left VP-50 and went to ASW at NAS Patuxent River, Maryland. Left ASW in Aug 1987 and transfered to VXN-8 also at NAS Patuxent River, Maryland, served as power plants supervisor and Primary NATOPS FE. After my tour there I transfered back to ASW by then Force Warfare in Dec 1990. Ran the VAW division as shop chief and Division Officer until Oct 91 when I moved to the reliability maintainability and supportability P-3 branch until I retired in Nov 1993 as an ADC. Anyone wishing to contact me please feel free..." [E-Mail Updated 17APR2008 | E-Mail Updated 02JAN2001 | 07SEP97]
BRADFIELD, Paul amy2paul@aol.com "...I served with VP-23 from Feb 1987 through Dec 1990 with some great folks. I think like a lot of us, my first squadron was the best. I would love to hear from any former Seahawks who served with me during the 1987 NAS Keflavik, Iceland, 1988-89 NS Rota, Spain/ NAF Lajes, Azores, Portugal or the 1990 "Detployment" when we were scattered over half of the globe..." [30MAY99]
BRADFORD AMM2 Harold inscalehobbies@charterinternet.com "...I served with VP-42 from 1943 to 1945 from Cold Bay to Dutch Harbor. I would like to hear from any former Shipmates..." [05FEB2005]
BRADFORD, E. Michael (MICHAEL MICHAEL) adirondack_mts@hotmail.com "...I served in VP-16 as a sensor one operator on CAC3 from late '79 through April of 1981. I would like to hear from any of you if you care to drop me a note. Lastly, I have looked all over for my great squadron friend Jeffery R. Boian - any clues? The Huffer is clear, all clear aft-lets go flyin'!..." [E-Mail Updated 15MAY2001 | 16JUN99]
BRADLEY, AW Donald R. bradley0878@bellsouth.net "...I served with VP-47 AS AN A.W. from 1987 TO 1991. I had over 1,000 hours flight time. I would like to hear from "Grid Bentley" and the rest of the guys that I served with. I went to NAS Moffett Field, California this past summer and boy has it changed. Feel free to E-Mail me..." [30NOV2005]
BRADLEY, John "Breeze" jbradley@twcny.rr.com "...I served with VPU-1 from 1978 to 1986. Bill Dickson was my mentor. Would like to hear from the old old Buzzards. I'd love to go flying again with Salty and Marvin and Marty and Scribes and Barry and Ivan and Rocky and all my groundpounders..." [E-Mail Updated 09AUG2009 | 05JAN98]
BRADLEY, Jim (Bear) Retired jimybrad@hotmail.com "...I spent the last five years of my career attached to the "Cobras" of VP-60. I first became a TAR durin the Vietnam era after floating on boats for four years. I served in VP-90, VP-62, VP-90 again, VP-67, and walked the retirement plank as a Cobra. I see so many names of friends I served with. God bless us. We worked hard and played even harder, either on the shores of Lake Michigan or the South Pacific. I have many fond memories of my past Shipmates and often reflect upon them when life has me at a standstill. SKIDMARKS IN THE SKY. Also served with VAW-123..." [E-Mail Updated 03MAY2004 | E-Mail Updated 21SEP2001 | Updated 04APR98]
BRADLEY, Lawrence bradley@email.kcc.edu "...I served with VP-24 from 1962 thru July 1965..." [06MAY2000]
BRADLEY, DR. Michael F. mbradley@lcsc.edu "...I served with VP-7 from 1959 through 1962 first as a radioman on crew 11, then a first tech. Was aboard for the loss of the crew off the coast of Newfoundland in 60'. Made the trip to NAS Jacksonville, Florida followed by our scenic tour of the Cuban area. Recall Lt. Spung was our PPC; Lt. Bishop was copilot; En Wright navigator; Dave Mayhort PC, Ringuette, ECM; can't remember our ordinancemen. I have a crew picture taken in 1961 in front of 128335 or 128327. Glad to see there are still some of us around. I think I'll check in with the Reunion folks..." [15JUN99]
BRADLEY, ADR2/AW2 Robert vs34navy@yahoo.com "...Served in VS-34 from 1965 to 1968. Was ADR2 then changing to AW in 1968. Would love to hear from any former Shipmates..." [12OCT2007]
BRADLEY, Robert T. lin56coln@aol.com "...I served with VP-18, Crew 2 from 1960-May, 1962..." [28AUG2006]
BRADLEY, William (Brad) cajun@ilnk.com "...1984 through 1989..."
BRADSHAW, Horace A. hbradshaw1@charter.net "...I served with VP-30 at NAS Jacksonville, Florida from May 1966 to May 1968. I would like to hear from former Shipmates..." [E-Mail Updated 30NOV2009 | 08FEB2001]
BRADSHAW, AOM3 Jay c/o Steven Bradshaw klepto51@yahoo.com "...My father Jay served in the Pacific Theater during WW2 he flew belly turret on PB4Y-1's. He was a replacement crew in VPB-117. He also flew with VD-3 and VPB-121. I am looking for anyone that remembers my father, and can help me fill in some blanks. I am writting a history of his life for our family. I appreciate any information that can be provided..." [BIO Updated 27FEB2007 | 20NOV2005]
BRADSHAW, Mike mike@mbfamily.net "...I served with VP-30 from November to December 1974 (P-3C Aviation Ordinance Aircrewman School) and VX-1 from January 1975 to July 1977. I aircrewed on P-3A's, P-3B's and P-3C's. We tested the first Harpoon missiles and S3's before they deployed to the fleet..." [13SEP2008]
BRADWELL, AZ1(AW) Roosevelt Retired Drbwel@aol.com "...I served with VP-93, Selfridge ANGB, MI (NAFDET) 1979-1984, and VP-62 NAS Jacksonville, Florida 1984-1988. Looking for sailors from these units and time periods..." [27MAY2002]
BRADY, CDR Fred L. Retired Frayd@aol.com "...I served with FASRON-117 MCAS/NAS Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii in 1946. Charlie Brower was the skipper and was a great one for morning exercise. As a radioman, I was a test crewman on every aircraft we serviced from the PV of Willington's old squaron to PB4Y2's that were left over after the war. I made 7 TRANSPACs to NAAS Camp Kearny, California were the planes were accepted one day and chopped up the next. In the early 1950's I was transfered to VP-861 NAS Jacksonville, Florida for NAS Whiting Field, Milton, Florida. VP-861 was deployed they sent us over to VP-5 for about two months and then on to NAF Port Lyautey, Morocco for the rest of the deployment. I was a plankowner VP-18 and a crewmember with crew six and seven. It was with crew seven that CDR Grainger convinced me to try for OCS and thanks to him and LT (later VADM) Murphy I made it and completed a 35 year career in 1979. I love the VPNavy. I am a volunteer at the National Museum of Naval Aviation were it is my pleasure to meet and greet many of the old timers from those great years in my life..." [11FEB2003]
BRADY, CDR James O. [Deceased] c/o His Daughter Ellen Brady Deck sedeck@earthlink.net "...I found this site today quite by accident and I must say I was very excited as I felt right at home. As the daughter of Cdr. James O. Brady, VB/VPB-144 the Feather Merchants, I have always enjoyed the reunion updates and other information. My dad died in January, so I got to meet Cdr. Ustick in Pensacola. Patriotism was a given in my family and now my son proudly serves. Thank you for your service to our country, you truly are the greatest generation..I have always appreciated your sacrifices..." [02APR2001]
BRADY, CAPT Norm https://naval-air.org/flightlog/moreinfo.asp?UID=19 "...CAPT Norm Brady, USN - NFL Number: 19 - Date of Birth: 2/11/1915 - Date In: 6/1/1939 - Date Out: 6/1/1965 - City, State: Pensacola, FL - School Attended: Morningside Coll - Aircraft Flown: PBY, PBM, WV, - Ship or Unit: VP-23, VPB-205, CO and AEW-14, CO - Pilot Desg.: Patrol Plane Cdr - Theaters, Campaigns, etc.: P Harb/Midway/Guad Associations/Service Organizations: Navy League Ret. Officers Assn Assn of Nav Aviation - Highest personal decoration or award: Dist. Flying Cross - Significant Achievements: 7000+ hours flight time. MBS from George Washington Univ. Participated in first Marshall- Gilbert raid. In Memoriam? No..." [18DEC2005]
BRADY, AO2 Richard richardbrady@bresnan.net "...I served with VP-23 from about 1965 through 1969. I mustered out as an AO2. Had many great and wonderful times with this squadron. Just wondering if there are any contacts out there, that I may have served with? Thanks..." [E-Mail Updated 21SEP2004 | 17APR2003]
BRADY, AMH2 William D. (Dan) bradyone@bellsouth.net "...I served with VP-5 from March 1958 through August 1961 (Airframes Division). Came in as AA and was discharged as a AMH2. Worked for Delta Air Lines 32 years before retiring November 1993. Would love to hear from all old Shipmates. How about a Reunion in Jacksonville, Florida?..." [05DEC2001]
BRADY, William J. "Irish" [Deceased] c/o His Son James J. Craswell :w0vne@arrl.net "...My Dad died when I was very young and "Pops" married mom (Lorraine Bristol was the lady who soldered the cross hairs on the Nordan Bombsites). He was a great guy and I sure miss him. I can check but I think he joined the Navy in 1940. He graduated top of his class at Great Lakes and the story was you could choose either a posting location or a specific job. He wanted to go to Hawaiian Islands but wanted to fly more so went Airedale and went to Seattle / Alaska / Aleutian Islands. He told me that it used to make him think about what would have happened if he had gone to the islands when they were bombed (Pearl Harbor) Of course he had his own Pearl Harbor when the Plane he was navigating for spotted the Japanese Carrier Task force and learned that PBYs and Carrier Zeros don't match up very well..." [29JAN2001]
BRADY, William (Bill) Robert williambrady@usa.net "...I joined the navy(USN)June 17 1943. Boot camp Farragut, ID. AMM school at Norman,OK. Gunnery school Purcell, OK. PBY School, NAS Jacksonville, Florida May 1944. B24 school Hutchson Ks. PB4Y-2 training Mumicipal #1 NAS Jacksonville, Florida. Joined VPB-109 crew 15 at Camp Kearney, CA. Dec.24, 1944. Made tour of duty duty to Kaneohe, T.H., Palawan, Philippine Islands, Iwo Jima and on to Okinawa. Plane was 59501, picture on side was "PUNKIE." I was 2nd mech and the Plane Captain starting June 10, l945. Back to states in Nov. 1945, Oakland, CA, and onto Edenton, NC. were I joined VPB-114. Then to the Azores till August 20,1946. Back to the states and discharged on Oct. 22,l946. Would like to hear from anyone that I served with..." [07JUN98]
BRAINARD, Jack starjb@earthlink.net "...Looking for buddys that where in VP-9 out of NAS Moffett Field, California during the late 60's. I was a Radio Operator with Crew 4. Our pilot was Big John. We also went to NS Sangley Point, Philippines and flew Yankee Patrols. I had a great time. Looking forward to hearing from some of you..." [08APR2001]
BRAMBLETT, Johnny johnny244@webtv.net "...I served with VP-47 from November 1957 to April 1959 made one tour to NAS Iwakuni, Japan. I would like to hear from old buddies..." [14FEB2001]
BRANCHFLOWER, John branch74@home.com "...Hi guys. I was in VP-9 from 78 to 81, did Misawa, NAS Adak, Alaska and NAS Keflavik, Iceland. Got off active duty and joined VP-66 at NAS Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, 82 to 95, was lucky enough to be the CO at the end. On the civilian side I'm a pilot for Continental (by way of People Express), flying out of Newark. If we've crossed paths along the way, drop me a line..." [E-Mail Updated 29JUN2000 | 11NOV98]
BRAND, Charles T. brand@rowan.edu "...I served in VP-49 from 1955 to 1957. I was in NAS Bermuda when EA8 went down..." [05JAN2002]
BRANDENBURG, AT1 Blake Blake@southshore.com "...Served in VP-1 from '80-'84 "O" Level and from '87-'91 "I" Level. Currently residing in Northern Arkansas..."
BRANDENBURG, Joel joel.brandenburg@schwab.com "...As a former "tweet" (AT2), I served with VP-46 from '82 to '85. After my discharge in '85, I spent 4 yrs. with Ford Aerospace; 4 yrs. with AlliedSignal Aerospace; a couple of yrs. in graduate school; and 3 yrs. with Coopers & Lybrand. I recently started working for Charles Schwab in SF. Looking to track down some of my "old" squadron-mates..." [18DEC98]
BRANDENBURG, AW1 Phil Retired pbrandy@bellsouth.net "...I served with VP-56 from 1980-1985, NAS Memphis, Tennessee from 1985-1989, ASMOD USS Eisenhower from 1989-1991, VP-16 from 1991-1996, and CPW-11 NAS Jacksonville, Florida from 1996-1999. I would like to hear from some old squadron mates..." [16FEB2002]
BRANNA, AVCM HAL AVCMCUSNRET@AOL.COM "...ATR"A" NS MIDWAY VP1..."
BRANNEN, Carl Andrew Jr. c/o His Brother Frances Brannen Vick vick@unt.edu "...Carl Andrew Brannen, Jr. was part of the Navy V-5 program at St. Mary's College Pre-flight. He was at the SMU V-12 program. His Selective Flight training was at Idaho State. He left the flight program in 1944 and went to VP-102 as part of the flight students who opted to go to the fleet as aerial gunner/navigators on PB4Y1 with VPB-102. At the end of 6 months he was to return to flight training. His friend Jimmy Babbitt did return and wrote my parents after his return here. Andy chose to stay. He was with Crew 17 that was shot down at Marcus Island. The raid is written up in Above an Angry Sea by Alan Carey. Are there other aviation cadets who did what he did, that is, opt to stay with their crews rather than return to finish flight training?..." [01SEP2001]
BRANNEN, Michael mbrannen@gmail.com "...Served in VQ-2 from late 89 to late 92. Now that I look back on it I had way too much fun. Left VQ-2 and went to VQ-6 from 93 - 96. Spent two cruises on the GW (CVN-73. Good time all around. I'm now back home in NC. Please email..." [10FEB2007]
BRANDT, AMS3 Lloyd lloydwho@msn.com "...I served with VP-48 from 1963 thru Aug. of 1966. Was at NS Sangley Point, Philippines both times..." [27MAY2005]
BRANDT, CPO Paul H. Retired CPOBRANDTVP66@AOL.COM "...I ENLISTED IN THE NAVY 4/10/41 THRU 9/17/45. UPON DISCHARGE I SIGNED UP IN THE RESERVES AT NAS Floyd Bennett Field, New York. WAS ATTACHED TO VP-832, VP-834, VP-836, and VP-837. WHEN THE BASE CLOSED IN 1960 I TRANSFERED TO NAS Willow Grove, Pennsylvania AND SERVED WITH VP-64 AND VP-66. I WAS DISCHARGED WITH 31 YRS CONTINUOUS SERVICE IN 1970. I FLEW AS PLANE CAPT (FLIGHT ENGINEER) FOR ABOUT 16 OF THOSE YRS ON PBY'S, PBM'S, AND P2V'S. I WAS RECALLED FOR THE CUBAN CRISIS IN 1961/62 SERVING WITH VP-837. UPON RETURN I WAS HONORED TO BE NAMED LEADING CHIEF SERVING UNDER CAPT. BRUMME, CAPT WILLIAMS, AND COMM. SEMPKEN. I AM PROUD TO HAVE SERVED..." [14APR2001]
BRANT, CAPTAIN Joe E. Retired Jebrant41@cs.com "...I am interested in documenting information on all the many VP-22 squadrons that have been commissioned in the U.S. Navy. I was a pilot in the first VP-22 squadron, which was commissioned in l939 at NAS Ford Island, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. We originally had 12 PBY-3s. After the attack on NAS Pearl Harbor, Hawaii we received 12 PBY-5s, and received orders to proceed to the Australia-Dutch East Indies area, where we joined up with VP-101 and VP-102. By March 3, l942 we ran out of airplanes, and retreated to Perth, Australia. Our squadron was decommissioned on April l8, l942. LCDR Frank O'Beirne (Vice-Adm. Ret) was our CO; LT Doyle Donaho, XO; and LT Thomas Moorer (ADM. Ret), Flight Officer. Please send me information pertaining to the dates your squadron continued to operate, type of aircraft, base of operation, commanding officers and any other significant happenings. I will be happy to share all the VP-22 I receive..." [14APR2001]
BRANT, AW2 Mark mbrant@siu.edu "...Hey P-3 Bubbas. I've lost track of alot of you guys but still think of the good times in the "old navy." I'm at S. Il. University learning to sit in the front seat. (I had it so easy in the back!) I was in VP-56 and VP-8 while on active duty. I am now in VP-94 as a weekend warrior. Keep in touch!..." [25MAR98]
BRASHEARS, John jonbra@webtv.net "...I was with ZPG from April 1958 until the squadron decommissioned in 1959. I was a pressure watch & on the Mule team (as a driver & wenchman). My best memories of the Navy are from my time spent with ZPG (A GREAT bunch of people!)..." [26JUL2000]
BRASWELL, AT2 Danny L. braswellww@bww.com "...I served with VP-6 from September 1986 to October 1990 and was a member of the infamous Crew 8 "Nomads". I was aboard the dreadful "overspeed/prop decouple" flight of January 3, 1987. CONTACT ME!..." Personal WebSite: http://www.braswellww.com/ [E-Mail/URL Updated 09MAY2004 | 15JUL2000]
BRAUN, Chris chris.braun@kicu.com "...Served with VP-46 from '87 to '91. Had fun with Crew 1 in NAS Misawa, Japan. Remember watching the World Series and seeing the Bay Area Quake happen before our eyes. Later I had the distinction of being the SS-3 on the plane that got hit by lightning on the way from NAF Kadena, Okinawa, Japan to Hong Kong (while the rest of you snoozed). CDR Ron Evans-great guy, Randy Starkey-real friend, Mike Hart-Officer with an enlisted mentality, John Schlegel-Officer with enlisted tastes : ) sorry about that one. Selling TV advertising now, writing screenplays noone likes and watching my two cuties grow up..." [12JUL2001]
BRAUN, CDR Jack Retired xbraun@msn.com "...I served with VP-60 (AK2) from 1976 to 1981. I am retiring this month as a Commander, MSC after 30 years. Wow, it went fast. My years with VP-60 were probably the best! If anyone knows the emails for AKC Terry Malony or AKC Oldaker or AK2 Jay Brown or other squadron members during this time, I would like to trade emails. Thank you..." [16OCT2002]
BRAUNFELS, AT3 Dick 67gto@roadrunner.com "...I served with VP-11 (Lovin' Eleven) from 1968 to 1971. I was one of the imfamous "Circuit Salts". They were really great times..." [E-Mail Updated 18OCT2007 | E-Mail Updated 26SEP2006]
BRAUTIGAM, ADJ2 Clyde cdbrautigam@msn.com "...I served with VP-24 from July 1972 to October 1975. I joined squadron in NAS Keflavik, Iceland as E-3, left as ADJ-2 Power Plant Shop NAS Jacksonville, Florida..." [01AUG2007]
BRAUTIGAM, AT2 David P_DBrautigan@msn.com "...I served with Big Red (VP-19) from 1981 through 1985. Enjoyed the good times in NAS Adak, Alaska, NAF Kadena, Okinawa, Japan, NAS Misawa, Japan, and NSF Diego Garcia. Love to hear from the gang. Especially the Chili Makers in NAS Adak, Alaska and those from the Missawa train ride..." [E-Mail Updated 23JAN2002 | 31JAN2001]
BRAUTIGAM, Wayne BIGWAYNEB@YAHOO.COM "...I was with VP-48 from 1967 through 1970. I was an ADJ2 assigned to Power Plants and QC. A lot of you knew me as "BUGS" as I got this nick name fron Chief Uhl in Japan as he could not say my last name. I would like to get in touch with as many Shipmates as possible..." [E-Mail Updated 22JUN99 | 13JAN99]
BRAY, Ron ... datapro@comcast.net "...Served with VP-26 NAS Brunswick, Maine from 1963 to 1967. I was an Aircraft Electrician. Flew on CAC 11, P2V-7s for about a year and 6 months. Had a lot of good times, in NAS Sigonella, Sicily, NAS Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, NAS Keflavik, Iceland and other ports of call. Probably the best years of my life. Would enjoy hearing from other crew members or squadron members as well..." [BIO Updated 01MAY2007 | E-Mail Updated 25APR2007 | E-Mail Updated 19JUL2002 | E-Mail Updated 21APR99 | 16SEP97]
BRAYMER, CDR Theresa Retired tbraymer@aol.com "...An Aerospace Maintenance Duty Officer (AMDO), I was one of the "groundpounders" with VP-26 from January 1987 to January 1990. Again supported the P-3 community through PMA-290, Maritime Surveillance Aircraft Program Office, as a member of the P-3C Class desk at NAVAIRSYSOM from March 1994 to March 1996. Again supported PMA-290 as the P-3C Assistant Program Manager for Logistics (APML) 2000. Retired from the Navy in 2004, returned to Colorado, currently a consultant to defense contractors in program and proposal support..." [17AUG2006]
BREDTHAUER, Pat Morris pbredthauer@email.com "...VP-50 is still very much interwoven into my family history and that of my 4 children by Jack Morris (Mrs. Bredthauer is remarried widow of Jack Morris who was the TACCO aboard VP-50's Crew 13 boat that was lost at sea on 1/6/67 - See In Memorial for lost friends...January 6th, 1967). I keep in touch with Pauly and Stretch Varner, Johnnie Mae Bellinger (John's wife), Bruce Peck, Dick and Kathy Klabo, Bill Ferrill, Lyn Hudson, and spent a couple of days with Harlan and Mary Purdy in N.C. in April 1997. I have been in the Austin area since 1978. Where did the years go?..." [E-Mail Updated 11JAN2000 | 12DEC98]
BREEDLOVE, PSC(AW) Marti little3saint@comcast.net "...I served with VP-92 from July 2003 to its Disestablishment in October 2007. It was truly my home away from home. The best dysfunctional family I have had the honor to serve with..." [02JUN2009]
BREEDLOVE, AEC Robert Retired dbobdi@bellsouth.net "...My first tour of duty was with VP-16 from 1970-1973 as an AEAN with deployments to NAS Bermuda, NS Rota, Spain, and NAS Sigonella, Sicily. I also had a tour fo duty with VP-56 from 1983-1986 as an AE1. I now am a retired AEC. Please contact me for Reunions, etc...." [04OCT2002]
BREESE, CDR Jack Retired jbreesewheaton@earthlink.net "...Retired 1989. jbreesewheaton@earthlink.net. Started at NAS Jacksonville, Florida in VP-16 with tours at VP-19 and two at VP-31. The last assignment was CNAP Evaluator with "the" best guys in the fleet. After retirement I was lucky enough to be hired by American Airlines and just rtired as a Captain on the Fokker F-100. Fellow subchasers contact me anytime and we'll get together for some golf. I still have travel privileges with the airline!..." [03MAY2005]
BREHANY, AZ2 Ralph rbrehany02@comcast.net> "...I served with VAQ-33 from June 1983 to February 1987. I worked for all Maintenence Chiefs in Maint Control during this time. Anyone remember the SR-71 making a surprise emergency stop at NAS Key West? Hope all my old Shipmates are well..." [18AUG2003]
BREITENSTEIN, AF1 Frank fvbreit@yahoo.com "...I was and aerial photographer with VP-47 (and also flew with RAF 209 Squadron (Sunderlands) that operated from the Corson and at Iwakuni). I joined the squadron in June 1949 at NAS North Island, San Diego, California as an AF3 and was with it until I left it at NAS Iwakuni, Japan, as an AF1, in May 1953 to be discharged. My plan was to attend college (BYU) for two years and come back in and apply for LDO. I got married instead but worked about the next 30 years as a scientist for the Navy, finally retiring at the Naval Ocean Systems Center, San Diego..." [E-Mail Updated 30NOV2003 | E-Mail Updated 24JUL2002 | 19JUL2000]
BREITHAUPT, Ron ronnbarb@epix.net "...Served with VP-26 from December 1952 to June 1956. I was Plane Captain of Easy Baker 10 before discharge. Ended up as an Electronic Instructor for thr Federal Government for 27 years. Retired in September 1988. Now live in beautiful Lancaster County, Pa..." [E-Mail Updated 02MAR2003 | 00XXX97]
BREMNER, Jim jamesbremner45@msn.com "...I served with VA(AW)-33 at NAS Pomona, NJ and moved with them to NAS Quonset Point, Rhode Island. It later became VAW-33..." [07OCT2008]
BRENAN, Carey FBren80390@aol.com "...Served with VP-214..." [26DEC97]
BRENNEN, Nora Strickland nora@ime.net "... was in VQ-1 Det Atsugi Japan from January 1988 until January 1990. I was an AE2..."
BRENNAN, NCCS(AW) Eugene "Skip" Retired brennan123@aol.com "...Assigned to VP-1 from 71 to 74 as AMH2. VP-91, COMRESPATWINGPAC, NARCEN NAS Moffett Field, California, PSD NAS Moffett Field, California, REDCOM 11 NAS Dallas, Texas..." [11FEB99]
BRENNAN, AOM1 Vincent F. BRENNANM@VAXA.ADMIN.USFCA.EDU "...I was stationed at NAS Norfolk, Virginia, East Field, April "43 to Sept "45, Squadron VD-2 (Photographic Squadron). Would be interested in any information on VD-2 or personnel who served at that time. Skipper was Mike Parrish..." [10JAN99]
BRENNEMAN, ABH3 Bob "Bobbie" bbrenneman@mtctrains.com "...I was attached to VP-56 from 1971-1973. I would like to hear from anyone during that period. I have lost touch with everyone. If any one can help me located David Paul Forcier, origannally from Winchendon,MA it would be greatly appreciated. I owe him my life, and would like the opportunity to tell him. Feel free to respond if you sevrved during this period..." [23JAN2001]
BRENNESSEL, Marv f14rep@earthlink.net "...Marv Brennessel served in VP-28 from Sept. 1948 thru early 1950 I made the 1949 NAS Agana, Guam deplayment. We left NAS Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii in January and much to everyones sorrow returned to BARBER,s Point . My Brother George served ih her sister squadron in VPB-107 In Brazil and England during WW2 also flying PB4Y2's Marv Brennessel served in VW-1 from January 1960 thru December 62 and Typhoon Karen. Was there for the 70,000 hour accident free ceremonies. I would like to locate a Shipmate from that period ADCs Charles (Chuck) Frederichs. Will answer all email from Shipmates of both squadrons..." [BIO Updated 25APR99 | 18APR99]
BRENNOCK, CAPTAIN Daniel J. http://www.nsnpt.navy.mil/Code00/011/news_releases/2001/May/Naval%20Education%20and%20Training%20Center%20to%20Change%20Command%20.htm "...Captain Daniel J. Brennock, USN, will relieve Captain Patricia A. Drislane, USN, as the Commanding Officer of Naval Education and Training Center on Friday, June 1 at 1 p.m. in Captain Howard Kay Hall. Captain Brennock, a native of Cohasset, Mass., attended Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago. He entered the Navy through the Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps program and was commissioned an ensign in May 1973. After designation as a Naval Aviator in June 1974, he reported to in NAS Jacksonville, Florida. Captain Brennock was then assigned to VP-30 where he served as an Instructor Pilot, Flight Engineer Division/Training Officer and Aircraft Division Officer. In 1981 he reported to VPU-1 in NAS Brunswick, Maine. Captain Brennock attended the Naval Command and Staff College at the Naval War College from August 1983 through June 1984. Returning to NAS Brunswick, Maine in November 1984, he reported to VP-10 and served as Assistant Operations Officer and Maintenance Officer while deployed to NAS Keflavik, Iceland. During his next deployment to NS Rota, Spain and NAF Lajes, Azores, Portugal, Captain Brennock was the Officer in Charge of the Squadron's Azores detachment. In 1987, Captain Brennock served on the staff of CPW-5 as the Logistics/Maintenance Officer before reporting for his command tour with the "Skinny Dragons" of VP-4 at NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii in 1988. Captain Brennock reported to the staff of the Chief of Naval Operations in 1990 as Branch Head for Antisubmarine Warfare Long Range Planning and Analysis and as the Joint Mission Area Analyst for Strategic Deterrence. Captain Brennock then returned to the Naval War College in Newport as the Deputy Dean for the Center for Naval Warfare Studies. In his capacity as Deputy Dean, he was Navy’s course director for the Joint Flag Officer Warfighting Course. Captain Brennock most recently served as the Commanding Officer of the Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps and Professor of Naval Science at College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Mass. In addition to his undergraduate degree in economics, Captain Brennock holds a Master of Arts degree in business from Central Michigan University and most recently earned a Master of Arts in National Security and Strategic Studies from the College of Naval Warfare, Naval War College in 1994. Captain Brennock has earned three Meritorious Service Medals, two Navy Commendation Medals and various other unit and individual awards. Captain Drislane, a native of Albany, N.Y., will assume duties as the Commander, Western Sector Military Entrance Processing Command in Denver, Col. A 1975 graduate of the Officer Candidate School in Newport, Captain Drislane has served as the Commanding Officer of NETC since April 1999, when she was promoted from the Executive Officer position. She also served as the 24th Director of the Officer Candidate School in Newport from January 1992 to September 1993..." [27JUN2003]
BRENT, AMM1 Ralph O. [Deceased] c/o His Nephew Steve Brent stevebrent@mynra.com "...My uncle, RALPH O. BRENT served with VP-54 as an AMM1c. He was on a PBY-5A, BUNO: 04403 from Guadalcanal which was lost over enemy waters 15 May, 1943. His brother (my father) would like to find out anything he can about his brother and would like anyone who knew him to contact him through me..." [13FEB2002]
BREON, Wallace c/o His Grandson Shawn Breon JSWILDMAN@AOL.COM "...I would like to hear from anyone who knew my grandfather WALLACE BREON of VPB-208. Thanks...He was with OTU-4 July 1945 thru September. He was with VPB-99/a> October 1945. He was with VPB-100 November 1945 thru January 1946. He was with VPB-208. I would like to hear from anyone who flew with him. I would also like to know if there is a squadron patch for VPB-208. I would also like to thank Ken Maddock for his E-Mail. Thanks..." [BIO Updated 14JAN2000 | 01SEP99]
BRESCIANO, AMM3 Louis "Louie" (Deceased) C/O His Son Peter P. Bresciano, CMSgt USMC/USAF Retired ppbchief@yahoo.com "...After many years of putting it off, last week I decided to go through my Father's photo album covering his service in the Pacific during WWII. Didn't get past the first page as the Liberator and the Privateer through me for a loop. Had no trouble identifying a B-24, but when it took on only one vertical stabilizer, I didn't know what to think. I've been bouncing around the VPB websites till midnight every night since then. Have restored the first album and am waiting for my brother to send up the other. We did a job on these albums when we were kids. Must have looked at them a hundred times a week. My dad, Louis "Louie" Bresciano, Aviation Machinist's Mate, Third Class, probable joined VB-111 on its deployment to NAF Port Lyautey, Morocco. He was with VB-111 and VPB-111 throughout the rest of the war. His photos cover a lot of ground and best of all he has 18 PB4Y-1 crews standing by their aircraft and 3 PB4Y-2 crews standing by theirs. My dad had typed up the names of the crewmembers on small tabs of paper and so far, I've been able to match 7 crews with their aircraft. He aways use to tell us not to lose those pieces of paper, but never pasted them in with the pictures. Wish I had known about this Association a few years ago, because I sure would have taken him to a Reunion. Dad passed away in November, 1995. Dad's picture is in the log at the Navy Memorial..." [15NOV2003]
BRESSETTE, Randy RBressette@AOL.com "...I joined VP-65 at NAS Point Mugu, California as an TAR AWAA in October of 1972 and started my VP career in the SP-2H. My first ride in a Neptune was at NAS Willow Grove, Pennsylvania where, on a Saturday morning during my training process I went over to the VP unit for a "ride". Little did I know that during taxi the main AC Bus would blow up and catch on fire with me sitting in the Julie seat. Thank goodness for the FE who pulled me by the parachute straps out of the A/C and into a ditch! Two years later I was part of the aircrew who flew the SP-2H that sits in the Pensacola museum. I didn't stay a TAR, but remained a SELRES for 23 years earning AWCS during my tenure with VP-65. I closed out may career in North Island as a CWO3 with COMASWINGPAT..." [21APR98]
BRETTON, Joe son2golf2@aol.com "...I served with VP-45 (1968 to 1976) and VP-22 (1980 to 1984). I live in Jackson, MS now and would like to hear from any of the gang from the good old days..." [E-Mail/BIO Updated 25DEC2007 | 05MAY98]
BREUIL, CDR R. S. "Bubba" Bubba.Breuil@alza.com "...I served aboard VP-40 from Aug '85 through Feb '89, at which time I transferred to VP-31 as an FRS instructor pilot. I left VP-31, and active duty, in Sep '91 to attend the Stanford Graduate School of Business. After earning my MBA, I joined both civilian life and the Naval Reserve, serving aboard VP-91 until its disestablishment in Mar '99. NAS Moffett Field, California (or "Federal Airfield") has become a depressing ghost town, and I sorely miss all of my squadronmates, WESTPAC deployments, golfing at NAF Kadena, Okinawa, Japan, water-skiing at NAS Cubi Point, Philippines, the Star Ferry to Hong Kong Island, diving off NAS Agana, Guam, shopping in Osan, the hot baths in Misawa, nothing in NAS Adak, Alaska, and getting reamed for not saluting Air Force generals in unmarked cars..." [31MAR2000]
BREWER, Charles Griffin JUDGE BREWER http://www.forest-blade.com/news/2005/0803/social/053.html "...Judge Brewer interviewed at library July 14, 2005 - World War II veteran Judge Charles Griffin Brewer was interviewed at the Franklin Memorial Library on Thursday, July 14. Judge Brewer was in the U. S. Navy and served aboard the Sea Plane Tender Onslow in the Pacific Theater. He attended Aviation Machinist Mate School and Aerial Gunners School, and received Combat Air Crew Training before his VP-27 squadron was formed at NAAS Harvey Point, Hertford, North Carolina. His unit was then shipped to San Francisco where they ferried planes to Hawaii and took transport ships back. Their squadron was then designated a VPB (patrol bombing squadron), and they flew to MCAS/NAS Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, where they received advanced training and flew anti-submarine patrols. Their next assignment was NAS Tanapag Harbor, Saipan, Marianas Islands, where they lived aboard sea planes. The USAAF was using B29s to run bombing raids on Japan, and many of the planes were crashing in the vicinity of Saipan, Tinian and Japan as they tried to return from their long missions. His unit was responsible for finding these downed airmen and directing ships in the area to pick them up. They were then sent to Keramaretto, a group of islands west of Okinawa. From there they participated in the bombardment of Okinawa. At the same time, a large fleet of battleships was firing salvos on the island, and aircraft carriers were sending plane after plane over for air attacks. They also ran bombing missions up the coast of China, across the southern end of Korea, and over almost to Japan. The Navy suffered heavy losses during the war from Kamikaze attacks as the Kamikazes would come in about sundown each day and destroy ships in the Naval Fleet. After the bombing of Nagasaki, Judge Brewer and his squadron flew over the area at about 600 feet. He described the complete destruction of the city. These World War II veterans’ interviews are videotaped and stored at the Franklin Memorial Library. They are available for public viewing. Members of the public wishing to view one of these interviews may do so if the facilities are available or they may call the library at 2377791 and reserve a time to view one of these videos. These interviews are done through the support of Franklin Memorial Library, the Emanuel County Historic Preservation Society, and the Governor David Emanuel Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Technical support is provided by Dr. Bob Brown and Michael Buxton..." [15AUG2005]
BREWER, AT2 Charles S. Jr. charlie_brewer@bellsouth.net "...I served with VQ-1 from 1969 to 1970 with deployments to NAS Atsugi, Japan and FASU/NSA DaNang, Republic of Vietnam. I currently live in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee..." [20AUG2009]
BREWER, ATC(AW/NAC) Gary brew@javanet.com "...I served in VQ-1 from 82-85 and again from 88-91. Currently at VPU-1 but plan to transfer to NTTC Corry Station in JUL 98. Interested in hearing from fellow VQ'rs..." [11MAY98]
BREWER, ADCS(AW) George george@corporatejetcenter.com "...VT-86 NAS Pensacola, Florida 1976-1980, (E-2 -E-5) started out as a TA-4J and T-39 Plane Captain. Went to the Powerplant shop around 1978. VP-26, NAS Brunswick, Maine 1980-1984, (E-5-E-6) Powerplant shop and Quality Assurance. Deployed to NAF Lajes, Azores, Portugal, NAS Keflavik, Iceland, and NAS Bermuda along with a few dets to NS Roosevelt Roads, PR. This was the best duty station I had. RTC Great Lakes Il, 1984-1987 (E-6-CPO). Pushed 9 Recurit Companies and 7 ATD Classes. This was the worsted duty station I had. VP-17 NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii, 1987-1990, (CPO-SCPO) Started out running the powerplant shop then moved into Maintenance Control. Deployed to NAS Cubi Point, Philippinest and NAS Adak, Alaska. NAESU Det NAS Point Mugu, California 1990-1994, (SCPO) Assistant Officer in charge and then Officer in charge. What borning duty that was. VXE-6 NAS Point Mugu, California, Maintenance Control CPO. Two deployments to Christchurch NZ and one to Mc Mudro. What a great tour, NZ is a beautiful place and a person cannot even begin to what it is like on the "ice" you have to be there! I really don't miss the Navy, but I sure miss Navy people..." [29JAN2009]
BREWER, ATC Landon J.(Jack) Jr. Retired (Deceased) "...I was in VP-45 from May57 thru Dec58. Was 1st Radio on LN-7 (LT `Sky` King, PPC) from Aug57 thru Dec58. Any of you old hands remember the great big sharks mouth on our bow?? Definitly was not regulation! Anyway, I went on to serve with VW-11 NAS Argentia, Newfoundland, Canada, VP-7 NAS Jacksonville, Florida, VAQ-134 NAS Whidbey Island, Washington I and 2 instructor tours at Naval Air Testical Twisting Center, Memphis. Retired Jan75. Sure like to hear from my old Shipmates..." [02FEB99]
BREWSTER, CPO Brian Retired ezduzitinmaine@verizon.net "...I was a brand new AMSAA checking aboard VP-16 in July '64. I am Brian Brewster and we had P2's that kept dropping screws and fasteners every flight. We transitioned to P-3A's and did BDA a couple of times then on to the PI.I wound up in a Quonset hut in Okinawa for three months as check crew. I left 16 may 67 to go to NAS Brunswick, Maine then B school 72. Then I went to VP-24 NAS Patuxent River, Maryland to move to NAS Jacksonville, Florida again. Back to NAS Brunswick, Maine VP-26 73-75. NAS Keflavik, Iceland and NAF Lajes, Azores, Portugal alot..next as a AMS1 went to NAF Washington, D.C. 76-79 Maintaining PFP for the Pentagon. Sea Duty Brand new CPO Attack Squadron 35 USS Nimitz ( they caught me ...) and Carl Vinson ...Two Med/Indian oceans back to back worked hard and played some.. Left haze grey for inst duty Millington.PD KING Where are you ? 82-85 Retired back to Brunswick.. Oh! Point worth mentioning became a friend of BILL W Oct 78..this helped me see parts of the world that I surely would of missed just like the first 13 years of my journey. I could list many people that helped me throughout my time but they know who they are and I say Thank you... I certainly appreciate you.. Civilian life was diff finally fell into a job with Lockheed spar cap work BORING. Worked as a contractor for power company and got into sales...So if you need a new Buick,Pontiac or GMC truck give me a ring.. Life is good...." [18NOV2004]
BREWSTER, James mcposailor@aol.com "...Shipmates - Great site, when NAS Moffett Field, California closed I thought I'd seen the last of many people. Served in VP-48 80-84, VP-31 84-87, VP-50 87-91 and VP-47 91-93. Retired in Sep 93. Love to hear from old friends from the Moffett Years..." [19FEB99]
BREWTON, Carl "...I served with VP-5 as a Plane Captain on Mad Fox 1. I would like to correspond with any squadronmates. My snail mail address is: 3405 Bayou Drive, Pensacola FL 32505..." [28NOV99]
BREYFOGLE, Delane "Brey" honeybrey@aol.com "...I was in VP-17 NAS Whidbey Island, Washington from June 1963 until I came home from deployment in Vietnam in Dec. of 1966. I was on the Crew 7 plane. Some names I remember are, B.Carter, Thompson, Schamp, O'Brien, Grams, and a few more. Would like to hear from anyone from that time. My wife, Honey worked in the Dispensary as a Gray Lady. I retired in December 1968 in Norfolk, Va. where I am still..." [13JAN2001]
BRICE, AE1(AW) R. Patrick rpbrice@woh.rr.com "...Started my Navy career in VP-48 after my FRAMP training in 1985. Loved it! I left VP-48 in 1988 to go to VP-31 as a FRAMP instructor. Left VP-31 in 1991 to go to PCU Gerorge Washington in Newport News, VA. Got out in 1995 as an AE1 (AW). Oh how I miss the P-3 orion! I would love to here from any of my old squadron mates from VP-48 or VP-31 or even Shipmates from GW..." [02JUL2005]
BRICKLER, Joe brickhaus43@aol.com "...I served in VP-24 from 10-64 thru 10-66 in NAS Norfolk, Virginia. I would like to hear from anyone who served with me at that time. I was unable to attend the decommissioning. Sad to find out the Bat Girl is permanently grounded, those beautiful wings clipped. Please contact me if you can..." [22FEB2002]
BRIDGENS, Steve "BO" sbridgens@hotmail.com "...I served with VP-48 from 1985 to 1988 as a IFT on Crew 11. Made the NAS Adak, Alaska and Philippine deployments. Then did three years at NAMTRAGRUDET 1012 NAS Moffett Field, California. Went civilian in 1991 and now live in San Diego..." [E-Mail Updated 22FEB2003 | 11DEC99]
BRIDGES, Franklin T. etbri@gate.net "...Our crew came together at NAS Chincoteague, Virginia. in 1944 as crew #19. We flew our B24 to England via Natal, Brazil, Ascention Island, French West Africa, to Dunkeswell, England. We were part of FAW-7, Liberator Air Group, VP-110. We Successfully completed 30 missions . After VE day, we headed for NAS Whidbey Island, Washington until we were disbanded. Got home for Christmas, 1945..." [14JUL99]
BRIDGES, James Larry larrybridges@mindspring.com "...Right after "A" school in Memphis and Aircrewman Training in Norfolk and Key West, I was assigned to VS-42 in NAS Quonset Point, Rhode Island for the first half of 1962. When it decommissioned, I went down a couple of hangers to VS-39 and stayed until I mustered out in October 1963 (kiddie cruiser, you know). I was an AT and an aircrewman during the Cuban "quarantine". I recognize a couple of names from earlier comments and I'm sure that in a few days I will probably put faces to them! But, I'm also sure that after 40 years, theirs, like mine has changed..." [24JAN2001]
BRIDGEWATER, Mel horsey@netusa1.net "...I got out of aircraft school at NAS Whidbey Island, Washington, went to Sand Point Wash. Joined VP-871, back to NAS Alameda, California. Then we went to Japan and Korea, came back to NAS Alameda, California with the PB4Y-2's and we picked up P2V'S, we were changed to VP-19. I have been in contact with Whitey Barrett, T. P. Phillips, Jewel Short, Kenny Wilson. Bob Briney, Chief Willis Young, Wayne Jones, Robert H. Smith, Royce Shepherd, R, L. Jones. Would love to hear from anyone with the squadron from 1951 to 1954. I would like to locate W. A. McCall..." [21MAR2005]
BRIGANCE, AE1 Donald drbnc@aol.com "...I was an AEAN-AE3 from 1955 to 1957 and went on Van Team 40 aboard the USS Oriskany. I was an AE2 at NAAS Saufley Field, Pensacola, Florida from 1956 to 1959. I was an AE1 with VP-49 from 1959 to 1962. I only see one name I recognise. I know there are several more still around. I would like to hear from any former Shipmates..." [30MAR2004]
BRIGGS, Bryce bryceb@nctimes.net "...From 1948 thru 1952 served in VU-7a (later VU-3) LTA Santa Ana, VU-7B (later VU-5) NAS Agana, Guam (and detatchments in AFB Tachikawa & AFB Itazuki, Japan and VU-7 located at various times at NAS Miramar, ALF Ream, & NAS North Island, San Diego, California. Served the rest of my 22 years in VF & VA sqdns on CVAs. Have kept in touch with many VU Shipmates and would enjoy hearing from more..." [07SEP2001]
BRIGGS, AX3 Dale dalebriggsster@gmail.com "...I served with VP-1 from 1964 to 1966 Combat Aircrew Viet Nam..." [05NOV2006]
BRIGGS, AT3 David A. ltdabe@aol.com "...I served with VP-56 out of NAS Jacksonville, Florida from 1971 to 1972. I participated in deployments to NAS Keflavik, Iceland and NAF Lajes, Azores, Portugal. I worked in the AMD Divsion as an AT-3. I worked on communications Radios for the P-3C's. I also had the opportunity to see Amsterdam, Holland and Stravanger, Norway. I haven't seen anyone from the time of my tour. I would like to hear from some former Shipmates..." [13JAN2007]
BRIGGS, Douglas E. dbriggs@avana.net "...Ahoy shipmates, I was AT3 Douglas E.Briggs in Project TRIM / VAH-21 from November of 67 through August of 68. Would love to hear from anyone. Looking forward to the reunion in 98..."
BRIGGS, Mike mvb_7@hotmail.com "...VP-22 from 1965-1967 & 1968-1970. Retired as a AWC in 1984. Flew for Chautauqua Airlines (US AIRWAYS EXPRESS) from 1984-1998, retired and live in Spring Hill, TN. (Home of the Saturn) Married with 3 children (21, 18, & 15)...I also served with VP-30 from 1970-1973..." [E-Mail Updated 15MAR2001 | 27APR99]
BRIGHT, Carter brightc@kendallhq.com "...VP-5 AK3 1990 through 1993. Currently, a Human Resources Manager for a healthcare products company in Greenwood, SC..." [E-Mail/BIO Updated 25JUL99]
BRIGHTHAUPT, AMH1 Bob Retired Gizmoqtrs@aol.com "...I served with VP-64 and just stopped in to find out about the Reunion and found this page and list. I would definitely like to hear from old Shipmate and keep in touch..." [04SEP2000]
BRILL, AME1(AW) Harold HLBRILL@AOL.COM "...I was in VP-66 for 74 thu 78 then to VP-62 from 78 thu 82 retired from VAQ209 in 88 did not want to leave VPNAVY but old NEC did me in would like to here from old VP friends..." [02MAR2001]
BRILLANT, PH3 Henry W. ullshj@netscape.net "...I served with VP-24 from 1966 to 1969. I was with the squadron at NAS Norfolk, Virginia flying P2V's. We then went to NAS Patuxent River, Maryland for transition to the new P-3B's. When I left the Navy in 1969 the squadron was still at NAS Patuxent River, Maryland and still flying P-3B's. It was a good squadron and I have a lot of good memories. Thank you VP-24..." [29JAN2003]
BRILLHART, R. David "Butch" vabutch@worldnet.att.net "...I was stationed in VP-23 from 1953 thru 1955. My last year was with Crew 9..." [24JUN2001]
BRINDLE, DENNIS J. dennis_brindle@hotmail.com "...HELLO TO ALL MY FORMER Shipmates ON VP-69. I ENTERED THE USNR-R AT NAS Whidbey Island, Washington IN SEPT. 73 AS AN APG ADR-1, HAVING SERVED PREVIOUSLY IN THE RAF ON SHACKLETONS OF COASTAL COMMAND, QUALIFIED AS FCPC IN EARLY 74, AND RCVD MY WINGS FROM CDR HIGGENS THE THEN C.O. MY ONLY CLAIM TO FAME IN VP-69 WAS TO BE THE FCPC IN 08 WHEN WE DID AN UNSCHEDULED NOSE GEAR RETRACTION ON TAKEOFF, UNHAPPILY WE DID NOT HAVE ENOUGH SPEED TO FLY ROUND AND RE-CYCLE THE GEAR SO WE HAD THE EMBARRASSMENT OF SCRAPING DOWN THE RUNWAY IN FRONT OF EVERYONE. WOULD LIKE TO SAY HI, TO RICH SASSE, CMDR LUBASCH, ADR GILCHRIST, JACK PACKARD AND "GOLDFINGER." I MISS THOSE FRIDAY AFTERNOON COMMY HUNTS IN THE CLUB !!!!. ALTHOUGH I WENT ON TO SPEND 25 YEARS AS A SELRES, AND SERVED IN A LOT OF GOOD OUTFITS, VP-69 WAS ALWAYS MY #1 SQUADRON, AND I AM PROUD TO HAVE SPENT MY FIRST YEARS IN THE NAVY AT NAS Whidbey Island, Washington..." [16MAR99]
BRINDLEY, AX1(AW) James C. Retired jiz@bellatlantic.net "...Served with VP-30 (70-74) WC-210, AMD NAS Keflavik, Iceland (74-77), AMD NAS Patuxent River, Maryland (77-80), USS JFK (80-84) ASWM, and ASWM school Dam Neck, VA (84-89)..." [06SEP98]
BRINKLEY, AX2 Jere jerebrinks@hotmail.com Circa 1964 "...I served with VP-4 from 1963 to 1966. I flew with Crew 6 (P2V7 BUNO: 141236) as 1st Tech with a bunch of real characters and great troops all. We flew to NAF Naha, Okinawa, Japan, Namanoui to NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii and everywhere in between. I think we visited every rathole and port around. Hello VP-4!..." [E-Mail Updated 06SEP2008 | E-Mail Updated 02JAN2002 | 29DEC97]
BRINK, Jim Retired pbjaurco@aol.com "...I started P-3's when they were P-3V-1 with VP-9 in '64--'68, with two WestPac and one NAS Adak, Alaska deployments. Was with VP-16 from '71-'74 in Sunny Sig and Wet NAS Bermuda. I have fond memories with this aircarft, starting with 50 weeks of school in Burbank when the Navy finally signed the first contract for 16 aircraft. I worked for Lockheed in Marietta when the final P-3 came off the line for Korea, so I have really seen them grow. Would like to hear from other Old Timers, especially Skip Lutz, who was FE on one of the most unusual P-3's----that I think is still a classified project..." [17MAR98]
BRINK, John jbrink1@comcast.net "...I served with VP-10 from January 1963 to April 1967 flying P2's and P-3's. I ultimately retired from USN in 1986 and have been living in Jacksonville since 1978..." [04APR2009]
BRINK, Larry M lbrink@semcor.com "...I spent 21 years in the old USN as as AW. Ten years in P-3's (VP-17, NADC and VP-4 / VPU-2 ) and 11 in direct support (ASWOC / TSC) or training (FCTC LANT) at Dam Neck..."
BRINKLEY, AD1 John retired brinkleybea@earthlink.net "...I served with VP-60 SAR from 1972 to 1974, TAR from 1974 to 1978, VR-57 from 1978 to 1982, and VR-59 from 1982 to 1988..." [29MAR2003]
BRIONES, Ralph rbri@earthlink.net "...I was a AMS2 in VP-50 from 86 to 88, I would like to find some of my ex buddies John Diaz, Ronald (The Griff) Griffen, Doug Sawyer. The Brew Crew! Anyone with any info as well as any other Shipmates, drop me a line..." [28JUN99]
BRION, John johnbrion@sprintmail.com "...I served with VP-23 from 1965 to 1967. I worked in the Intel office with Tom Collins..." [24MAR2003]
BRISCOE, Bill wcbriscoe@aol.com "...I was transfered to VA-HM-13 in March of 1959 and stationed at NAS Norfolk, Virginia now called Chambers Field. In July of that year the squadron was re-designated as VP-24. We flew P2V-5F's and split our squadron in aproximately April of that year into two units one going to NAS Keflavik, Iceland and one unit going to Malta for a six month tour. I left the squadron in February of 1961. I am looking for a VA-HM-13 patch if anyone knows where I can find one please e mail me..." [14MAY2005]
BRISCOE, AE Doug dbriscoe@swbell.net"...I served with VP-46 from 1966 to 1970. I made the NAS Adak, Alaska deployment in 1968 and the NAF Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam deployment in 1969-70. I would like to hear from any Shipmates..." [BIO Updated 25MAY2006 | BIO Updated 12DEC2002 | 00XX97]
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