VP-5 Squadron Shipmates
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Memorial Picture "...FRANKS, AD3 Donnie...My Dad, AD3 Donnie Franks, passed away in 2000. Dad served with VR-7 (1955-1959) with deployments to NAS Atsugi, Japan. I would like to hear from any of Dad's former Shipmates..." Contributed by Richard Franks rickfranks1000@yahoo.com [26JUL2012]

Memorial Picture "...FREEMAN, Carl Edward ‘Eddie' Sr...Age 81, a native of Vivian and resident of Lockport, died at 2:35 p.m. Sept. 7, 2004. Visitation Thursday at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport; mass of burial celebrated Thursday at the church, with burial at the church cemetery. Survived by his wife of 57 years, Ola Brunet Freeman; sons and daughter-in-law, Carl Jr., Jody and Monique Breaux Freeman, all of Lockport; daughters and sons-in-law, Sharon and Ken Saucier of Houma, Holly and Wayne Bourgeois of Mississippi; sisters, Paula Guidry of Galliano, Betty Smith of Lockport and Bonnie Miller of Georgia; grandchildren, Will and Ben Freeman, Jennifer Matherne, John and Jesse Freeman, Ashley Beth and David Bourgeois; and three great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents, Basil and Edith Freeman of Lockport. World War II veteran where he received the Navy Unit Commendation Ribbon Award for the VPB-18 for outstanding heroism; member of the Lockport American Legion; town alderman from 1972 to 1976; Texaco gauger for 24 years; owner of Eddie's Men and Boys Clothing and Ola's Fabric Shop; Lafourche Pairsh All Star fast pitch second baseman in the late 1950s. Falgout Funeral Home of Lockport..." WebSite: la Societe des Cajuns http://www.vienici.com/lasociete/obituaries/2004/m09September.html [29JUN2004]

Memorial Picture "...FRIEDMAN, Albert...I am trying to contact people who knew and served with my Dad Master Chief Albert Friedman. My dad passed away on January 3, 2003. My mom Hyla Friedman was very active in supporting Naval functions for the navy families. Dad was called up to active duty in 1960 during the Cuban Missle crisis and again in 1961 Berlin Wall crisis serving in VP-741. The following year he signed up for active duty in VP-5 in NAS Jacksonville, Florida. He later served in Lakehurst, NJ under Captain Roth, CO. Following Lakehurst he was transferred to VP-11 in NAS Brunswick, Maine from 1971-1977 when he retired..." Contributed by David Friedman jeandavidf@yahoo.com [11JAN2003]

Memorial Picture "...FRISCH, AD1 David...AD1 David Frisch was killed in a motorcycle accident in Orange Park Fl, on Sept 2, 2005. He was only 48. His last duty station was VP-5. He was a retired flight engineer...Ron Sharpe rons8251@yahoo.com..." [07SEP2005]

Memorial Picture "...FRITZ, Bill...I am sorry to report that Bill Fritz has recently died in Lansing, MI. He was with the original VPB-20 Squadron. His executive officer was Mikey Weisner who later became an Admiral. He was aboard Half Moon, USS Currituck (AV-7), USS Tangier (AV-8) and others. He survived an amazing crash. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. PS3 Tony Medina USCGR PSU 309 secular@military.com...A.D. Medina admedina@hotmail.com..." [13JUL2005]

Memorial Picture "...FRITZ, Francis Nicholas Shipmate Pix...My Dad, Francis Nicholas Fritz, served with VP-9 (Deployement: NAF Kadena, Okinawa, Japan from November 1964 to June 1965 with Crew 9 - Tom's Cats) and VP-56 (Deployment: NAS Keflavik, Iceland from December 1971 to May 1972 wuth Crew 11). Dad passed away 20 years ago and I have just recently come across some of hs Cruisebooks and Awards. I would love to hear from any of his former Shipmates...Carol Fritz Bullard cbullard@olemiss.edu..." [13MAR2008]

Memorial Picture "...FROEHLICH, CDR Edward William Retired...Excerpt from Pensacola Newspaper Obituary Sunday 27JUN2004: "Edward William Froehlich was born November 12, 1910 in Fletcher, Illinois, the son of Charles L. and Elizabeth T. Kerber Froehlich. In 1913 he and his family relocated to a farm in Wesley, Iowa where he grew up, graduating from Wesley High School in 1929. He served in the United States Navy for thirty years from 1932 to 1962. He resided in Pensacola, Florida since 1935 when not traveling with the U.S. Navy seeing combat action in World War II in the Thousand Mile War in the Alaskan Aleutian Islands campaign as a Plane Captain on Catalina Flying Boats with VP-41." Uncle Ed served with VP-16 and VP-40. There entries on VPNAVY using the alternate spelling of Froelich. Ed was a pilot prior to enlisting in the Navy in 1932, but defective eyesight prevented him from being a USN pilot - he was ACCM-1 during the Aleutian Campaign, and retired as CDR in 1962. Survivors include my mom, age 97, and sister, age 99...Chuck Huber cerebralhush@gmail.com..." [29JUN2004]

Memorial Picture "...FROHNE, CDR Charles T...Dad's first squadron was VP-8 in 1942, and later served in a test unit for Fleet Evaluation of the PV-2 Harpoon. He served with VB-00 in the Hawaiian area, and VPB-133 in the Marshalls where he saw combat action at Wake, Tinian, and Iwo Jima. Total of 162 successful combat missions. In 1948 he served as maintenance officer with VP-4 flying the P2V in NAS Whidbey Island, Washington, NAS Kodiak, Alaska, and NAS Adak, Alaska In 1954 he joined VC-8 flying the AJ-1 Savage and then was appointed as Executive Officer of the newly formed VAH-1 flying the A3D in 1955. In 1959 he assumed command of VAP-62 and began the transition of AJ-1's to the A3D-2P. He was KIA aboard the USS Saratoga on July 29, 1960...C. Thomas Frohne t@frohne.com..." [BIO Updated 31DEC2006 | E-Mail Updated 05JUN2006 | 21JAN2001]


FRAME, Chris Rosemark11@aol.com "...Just returned from VP-67 Reunion at Navy Lake in Millington! Good food. Good friends. Good Sea Stories. They get better every year. I should know. I started listening to them when I was about 12 years old. That was when my father, CDR Ken Frame, USNR (Ret) brought the squadron from NAS Olathe, KS and became the 1st O-in-C of VP-67 in Millington. Since there were no more "real" warplanes (P2's), I had to settle for the P-3 Navy. I left VP-8 in the summer of '87 and after 7 yrs, 9 mos, and 12 days of Active Duty went back to my roots in VP-67 and stayed there until the last additional drill was handed out..." [06JUN99]

FRAME, Gene gframe2@raytheon.com "...Retired LT(USN) May 1998. Currently: Raytheon Electronics Systems, Software Quality Engineer. Flying tours include: VP-5 AW(76-81); VP-30 AW instructor(81-83); VP-24 NAV/TACCO (88-91); Maritime Proving & Evaluation Unit (MPEU) Canada (VX-1) TAC NAV(96-98). I encourage all VP crew past and present with 1500+ hours to join VP International. Email: vpihq@glinx.com Website: http://www.14wing.dnd.ca/vpi..." [E-Mail/BIO Updated 15JUL2000 | 17SEP97

FRANCIS, ADJ2 David K. 1oldblindman@sbcglobal.net "...I served with VP-725 as an ADJ2 from 1962 to 1970. Still have my old squadron patch which thanks to my wife can now be duplicated exactly as they were back then. Also can do the first NAS Glenview, Illinois patch which is a rare commodity. Toured the old place which is now a fully developed residential community. Sad! Lots of memories, all good. Lost track of everyone, hoping to hear from anyone in the old gang. God speed!..." [09MAR2007]

FRANCISCO, Berte franassoc@caltel.com "...I was stationed at NAS Whidbey Island, Washington with VP-17/VA-HM-10 from August 1955 through May 1958. We deployed to NAF Naha, Okinawa, Japan in 1956 and NAS Iwakuni, Japan in 1957. I flew with Crew 10, CDR Ferguson in charge of our crew. These were the best of times. As I look over the deployment book for the NAS Iwakuni, Japan deployment that VA-HM-10 squadron had printed, I am reminded on just how fortunate I was to serve with such fine people. The proud spirit of those Shipmates lives with me to this day. I am proud to have served with them..." [04DEC2000]

FRANCISCO, AT1 Mike "Cisco" mrcisco@yahoo.com "...I am currently attached to the "Mad Foxes" of VP-5. I will be transferring to instructor duty at NAMTRADET NAS Jacksonville, Florida on Nov. 16 of this year. My Navy career started out at AIMD NAS Moffett Field, California where I was stationed from '83-'86 after which I enjoyed a five year tour with the "Fighting Marlins" of VP-40 from May '87-Jul "92. From Jul '92 through Oct '95 I was stationed at NAS Miramar with VAW 110 and NATRADET..." [22JUN98]

FRANCISCO, Winston fabman001@aol.com "...I was, and still am, a Golden Eagle (VP-9) from 4/74 to 2/79 - some of the most memorable years of my life. I am so glad to find this page. Sure brings back memories - NAF Kadena, Okinawa, Japan, NAS Iwakuni, Japan, NAS Adak, Alaska, and ALL of WestPac..." [21MAR99]

FRANDEMO, Ben benfrandemo@yahoo.com "...I served with VR-7 NAS Moffett Field, California from 1960-1963. Looking for former Shipmates to share photos, great stories and fun times..." [31OCT2003]

FRANK, AO1 DARREN L. doubled@javanet.com "...I WOULD JUST LIKE TO SAY HELLO TO ALL MY FRIENDS FROM VP-23. I WAS AN INFLIGHT ORDY ON CAC-06 DAWN RIDERS FROM 1989 UNTIL OUR DECOM IN DECEMBER OF 1994. IF ANYONE IS STILL OUT THERE PLEASE DROP ME AN E-MAIL..." [21AUG98]

FRANK, Gordon W. gorkat@powerweb.net "...I served with VP-62 and VPB-104 from 1943 to 1946. I sure wish there was more history posted for those timeframes..." [04MAR2000]

FRANK, ADCS Zima RetiredZTRONIX13@aol.com "...Left NAS Kodiak, Alaska for VP-10 in 1956-1960. Worked P/P under Tom Watt then Crew 2 (PC Todd Sloane) and Crew 12 ( P/C Bill Tobias). Departed for FFASRON-108 in 1960. Alot of good memories from NAS Brunswick, Maine..." [17OCT2002]

FRANKEL, Nevins A. "...I served with VR-662 NAF Andrews, Maryland (Naval Reserve) from 1964 to 1965, VP-5 NAS Jacksonville, Florida (Active Duty) from 1966 to 1967 [Deployed: WestPac NS Sangley Point, Philippines from 05/66 through 12/67] and AWS-66 NAF Andrews, Maryland (Naval Reserve) from 1968 to 1970..." WebSite: http://www.vpnavy.com/ [01DEC1996]

FRANKEN, LCDR James E. "Jim" Retired navyjim@hotmail.com "...Hello to all Shipmates from VP-44. I served as an AW2 from 1973 to 1977. I went on to serve a total of 33 years of active and reserve time including with VP-30, VP-1, VP-4, VP-65, VP-92, USS Blue Ridge and 36 months at the Pentagon. Would love to hear from any old Shipmates..." [E-Mail Updated 29APR2009 | 19MAY2002]

FRANKENBACK, Ken c/o his son Larry Frankenbach larryhigh5@aol.com "...Have really enjoyed searching, with my father Ken, for information on VP-104, VP-12 and the Black Cat Squadron. Dad served in the South Pacific 1942-45, two tours. One was in PBY5A and another in PB4Y2. He was a radioman and is especially interested in information about Captain Pfeffer's crew based in NAS Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, Midway, Solomans etc..." [19JUL98]

FRANKINA, Ed patron9@webtv.net "...Would like to hear from any crew members who served with VP-9 during the Korean Conflict at NAS Atsugi, Japan from 1953-54. In particular flight crews 9 or 11. Lt Vossler was the PC when we made the one engine emergency landing at Midway on our return to NAS Alameda, California. Would like to hear from him or anyone who might know his whereabouts..." [17OCT2002]

FRANKLIN, Bobby franklin_cop@yahoo.com "...I was stationed at the GREAT NAS Glenview, Illinois from October 1984 to September 1994. I recently went on the VP-90 summary page and realized I knew almost everyone on the site. I was in VP-90, VP-60, AIMD 500 Division and finally the Fuel Farm right before the base closed. After NAS Glenview, Illinois, I came to DC and became a military cop. Currently I am the IMRL Manager at VAQ-209 here at Andrews AFB, Md. I would love to get a line from anyone who remembers me, God Bless..." [24OCT2000]

FRANKLIN, AQ2 Dan danfranklin@cox.net "...I served with VF-151 and VQ-2 from December 1971 to July 1975. Retired now living in San Diego. Would like to get in touch with AT1 David Kingand and AT1 Pete Reves..." [19AUG2009]

FRANKLIN, Dick DFrank98@aol.com "...I was assigned to VW 11 from Apr 1961 to Feb 1963 and TDY Armed Forces Radio VOUS, Argentia NAS. as an announcer and the program director when I left. When I turned down a Fleet Appointment to the Naval Academy, the CO thought I should be brought back to the Sqd. and spend my last 3 months as a mess cook with the detachment that was sent to Tule. Commadore L.E. Harmon jumped in for me and I remained at VOUS. The CO thought I should really experience the Navy during my 3 months. He thought I had had it to easy on TDY to AFRS-VOUS..." [16MAY98]

FRANKLIN, AO1 Jim jimbo@123access.net "...Shipmates of VP-873, NARTU, NAS Alameda, California would like to hear from you. Especially CMDR John Braun's crew..." [20MAR99]

FRANKLIN, AX2(AC) Jim jimfrank886@mchsi.com "...I served with VP-47 (1964-1966) and flew as a Radio Operator with Crew-5 (P5M) and Crew-7 (P-3A BUNO: 152165). Our pilot was CDR A. L. Jansen (the last year or so), Barney Leighteigh (Plane Captain/FE), Pete Chrisman (Ordnance) and Craig Casey (JEZ)..." [E-Mail/BIO Updated 11OCT2016 | E-Mail Updated 24APR2015 | E-Mail Updated 08JAN2012 | E-Mail Updated 14SEP2004 | E-Mail Updated 16APR2002 | E-Mail Updated 26DEC2001 | E-Mail Updated 21AUG2001 | E-Mail Updated 10APR2001 | 21JUN99]

FRANKLIN, Luther E. lufrank@comcast.net "...I served with ZP-4 (1956-1958) as a junior pilot member of the "Colorful 405" and (weekend warrior) with VP-741 (1958-1959) at NAS Jacksonville, Florida. Does anyone remember the NADEVU Connie tracking flight re: Kruschev's Departure?..." [BIO Updated 31DEC2010 | 17JUL2004]

FRANKLIN, AE2 Rod "Meyers" "Quaker" rodfrank2001@yahoo.com Shipmate Pix "...I served in VW-11 from January 1961 until July 1, 1962, came as an AEAN straight out of A School, left as an AE2. I flew the barrier from NAS Argentia, Newfoundland, Canada to NAF Lajes, Azores, Portugal. Remember the "tailess wonders" that they hid out back of Miami Hangar. I later deployed to NAS Keflavik, Iceland in June of 1961. I stayed most of the time in Iceland after that. Anyone remember when Commander Baer took the two Air Force Nurses on the barrier patrol in Keflavik? How about when one of the Air Force's RC-121's taxied up to the hanger and collapsed its landing gear during the Berlin Buildup in 1962? Remember Commander Reddy, Maintenance Officer in VW-1, had an opportunity to assist his brother in Las Vegas when I was a police officer there. My twin brother Dick Franklin was a radio announcer at VOUS in Argentia - he was the one that got to kiss Jayne Mansfiled during Bob Hope's Xmas show in 1961. Went on to service with VP-23 at NAS Brunswick, Maine changed name to birth name of Franklin. After a short stint at VP-30 at NAS Jacksonville, Florida and FAETULANT at NAS Breeze Point. I acquired the nickname "Quaker" since nobody had been around us "Mormons", was in Crew-3 for two months and then Crew-1. In VP-23 deployed to NAS Sigonella, Sicily, NS Roosevelt Roads, PR, searched for the Mayflower II, Operated from NAF Recife, Brazil and NAF Belem, Brazil when they hijacked the Santa Maria cruise liner, again in Paramaribo, Suriname in search of the Venezuelan sulphur tanker, Anzoataquay. Also NAS Guantanamo Bay, Cuba and the gunrunners to Venezuela during the National Elections in 1963. Had some good times in Panama. Anyone remember when our Radioman, the "Bone", Gilbert took out the radio compartment hatch while in flight? Needless to say some day a fisherman will drag it up in a net between Cuba and Haiti. We laid a wreath at the site of the sinking of the attack submarine, USS Thresher on Memorial Day 1963, LJ-1 was the first plane to reach the search area and were so honored to assist with the ceremony performed by the Governor of Maine. Love to hear from old Shipmates..." WebPage: http://www.rodfranklin.com [E-Mail/BIO/URL/Pix Updated 11JUN2010 | E-Mail/URL Updated 02SEP2000 | 08FEB98]

FRANKSON, Mark franksonme@navair.navy.mil "...I was in VP-46 from 1987 to 1993. It was the best 6 yrs I had in the Navy. If any one out there wants to chat just email me..." [13JUN2001]

FRANKS, Charlie crfranks35@gmail.com "...I served with VP-30 (1959-1960) for Aircrew training with the first P-3 delivered to the Navy, "A" School (1961) at NAS Memphis, Tennessee, VP-44 (1962-1964) at NAS Patuxent River, Maryland, "B" School (1965) at NAS Memphis, Tennessee, VX-1 (1966-1970) at NAS Key West, Florida and VP-50 (1971) at NAS Moffett Field, California..." [28MAY2016]

FRANSE, Ren ren07417@yahoo.com "...I was assigned to VP-30 in NAS Key West Florida from 1969 to 1970, and then VS-31 in NAS Quonset Point, Rhode Island from 1970 to 1971. I would be intersed in hearing from any of my old Shipmates. We made a Med cruise and docked in Barcelona Spain, Naples Italy, Torquay England, Lisbon Protugal. We used the USS Intrepid for this cruise. It is now in the Hudson River in New York. I recently went and took pictures of all the places where I was 30 years ago. The before and after pictures were quite interesting. I had several really good friends in both VS-30 and VS-31, and would appreciate any info or email from old Shipmates. NAS Quonset Point, Rhode Island is now an industrial park, and I recently toured the industrial park and the old aircraft carrier slips are still there as are the airfields. Any ones out there of this same time frame? Love to hear from you. God Bless..." [28SEP2000]

FRANZ, Ted RCMService@aol.com "...I joined VP-30 upon graduation from AFTA at NATTC, Memphis in November of '77. Yeah, I know, rent-a-crow. I completed Weapons System Test (WST)/IFT training in May of '78. I met VP-45 in Sigonella that month, and returned to JAX with the squadron in July. I assumed the duties as CAC-5 IFT in August of '78 and remained with that crew until my departure from the squadron in May of '82. I did two more Sig deployments, as well as a stint to Kadena as part of a three aircraft detachment from October to December '80. Joined the rest of the squadron in Bermuda from December '80 to March '81. I was the squadron's IFT position NATOPS Instructor from February '81 to May '82. After VP-45, I spent three years at NATC, Pax River, MD with the Anti-Submarine Aircraft Test Directorate as a Master QAR. Departed the NAV in May of '85. I presently reside in South Florida and own a business dealing with the procurement of federal government contracts..." [Updated E-Mail 16JUN99 | 12NOV97]

FRARRELL, Dan Danhere27@home.com "...Served with VS-22 at NAS Quonset Point, Rhode Island from 67-71..." [22FEB2001]

FRARY, AE Ladd G. alanladd7@msn.com "...I reported aboard the USS Pine Island (AV-12) during the fall of 1946 when she was in drydock in Norfolk, Virginia. In December, we sailed as part of Operation Highjump via the Panama Canal. As an Electrician Mate, my duty station was both engine rooms and evaporators. During flight quarters, I was on duty on the after crane and was stationed there when survivors of the crashed PBM were brought aboard. I served on the USS Pine Island (AV-12) until our arrival in San Diego, California via Rio de Janerio, again the Panama, Canal and San Diego, California. I then transferred to the USS Tarawa, CV-40..." [06AUG2007]

FRASER, AMH2 Darell "Skip" skippersclippers53@yahoo.com "...Went to the first 2nd mech school in NAS Patuxent River, Maryland 1972 then to VP-11 72-75. FE school at NAS Moffett Field, California 1981 then VP-91, VP-93, VP-60, VP-90, VP-67. southeast asia cruise 1972 with VP-11..." [09FEB2009]

FRASER, Wilfred (Will) c/o his wife Susan Fraser SFraser277@aol.com "...My husband Wilfred (Will) is looking for his buddies from VP-49, NAS Bermuda, 1951 - 1955, Martin Marlin. Please e-mail and I'll teach him how to e-mail back to you! Thank you!..." [26MAR99]

FRATTASIO, AK3 Faith Shipmates Pix vpassociation2@gmail.com "...Served with NAS Brunswick, Maine 4291 (1985 - 1987), VP-MAU (1987 - 1991), VP-92 (1991 - 1995). AS degree, computer information systems, Massasoit Community College. Employed in civilian world as EDI systems analyst and RPG computer programmer. Is AK1 Nancy Woodward out there?..." [BIO Updated 19SEP99]

FRATTASIO, AW1 Marc "Frat" J. Shipmates Pix vpassociation2@gmail.com "...Nonacoustic sensor operator (SS3), qualified in P-3B and P-3C Orions. Served with VP-8 (1980 - 1983), VP-MAU (1983 - 1991), VP-92 (1991 - 1999). BS degree, management science, Bridgewater State College. MS degree, computer information systems, Boston University. Employed in civilian life as a senior computer systems analyst. Private pilot, flying out of Plymouth Municipal Airport on weekends and tuning into "Yankee Base" frequency from time to time just to keep my hand in on what's going on up at the squadron. Contemplating a book project on the important roles of NAS Squantum, Massachusetts and NAS South Weymouth, Massachusetts in Naval Air Reserve history..." WEBSITE: http://www.gis.net/~fm [BIO Updated 19SEP99]

FRATZKE, Merle "Hope" bbbuick87@frontiernet.net "...I served with VP-4 (1967-1969) in the "powerplants" with Chief Jack Resh, ADJ1 Don Riedel, Henry "the Mooch" Muchow, Ed Toves, Randy Acklin,"Red" Kreiger and others I am sorry I have forgotten. Would love to hear from former Shipmates in the shop who knew me or the others..." [01DEC2010]

FRAZIER, Bob bkf0141@aol.com "...I served with VP-2 (1963) in the Para Loft. I would like to hear from former Shipmates..." [23JAN2013]

FRAZER, AT1 Ray rayfw0oll@gmail.com "...I served with VP-4(1966-1969) and was a Amateur Radio Operator at base station KH6AHQ ( NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii). I would like to hear from former Shipmates and HAM Operator's I may have connected with..." [E-Mail Updated 30NOV2016 | BIO Updated 19MAR2002 | 04SEP99]

FRAZIER, LT Brett bdfraz@aol.com "...Howdy fellow VP bubbas! I served with VP-8 from Jan-94 to AUG-97. I had the pleasure of serving on two of the finest ASW crews there are CAC's 8 & 9. I'm down in Texas trying my hand and jets now (sorry guys), however, VP will always be in my heart..."

FRAZIER, MCPO Mario F. C/O His Son Rickey Frazier RickeyF@bellsout.net "...My father was Master Chief Mario F. Frazier. He served with VP-50 and was stationed at NAS Moffett Field, California. I am trying to find out how I can get information on his career or any information on his service records. Any information anyone can share with me would be greatly appreciated. Thank you..." [26MAY2003]

FRAZIER, ADJ2 Phil neptune2@kc.rr.com "...I served with VP-67 from 1970 to 1972. I was a Plane Captain..." [12AUG2009]

FRAZIER, Wesley L. weslfrazier@msn.com "...I served with VR-21 from December 1964 through December 1966. I was sent TAD to AMD, NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii. Worked in AMD in the Carb. shop. I transfered to FASRON-117 in February 1960 until disestablishment in June 1960. It became AMD (Air Craft Maintance Department) part of NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii..." [19NOV2002]

FRASKE, AFCM(AW) Rick Retired rjaf@cox.net "...A great way to keep in touch with fellow aviators who shared the joys and hardships of VP-60. Became an official Cobra December 1972 thru June 1989 (What great softball teams). Enhanced my career with tours at Atlanta & NAS Willow Grove, Pennsylvania till joining up with VP-94 NAS NOLA in August 1986 thru September 1989 as their Maint. CPO. From there I returned to VP-60 and NAS Glenview, Illinois in September 1989 till the end. I'm currently stationed at Commander Naval Air Reserve Force. Looking forward to chatting with fellow COBRAS!!!..." [E-Mail Updated 11DEC2003 | E-Mail Updated 02NOV2001 | 19FEB98]

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FRAZEUR, PHC(AC) W. Scott Retired sfrazeur@globalphotos.com "...I don't remember the VP squadrons I flew with from NS Rota, Spain. They were East Coast rotating squadrons. I do remember the long hours of flight time. This happened from 61-63 and during part of that time I spent many hours in the plastic nose of your P2V's shooting photos of the Russian ships after they came out of the Straits of Gebralter and into the Atlantic. Many of the photos in the newpaper of the rockets on the decks were mine. I could even spot the ships on a clear day faster than radar -). You guys brought me home everyday from those rides. Thanks! I remember the pilot chewing my butt out because I fell asleep in the alleyway and landed that way. Food was great. One day we even mapped the top of the Rock of Gebralter using a rope as the inboard part of the 9" camera mount and the releaf tube for ventury to suck the film onto the platinum. Great day. After leaving NS Rota, Spain I transferred to P5M's in VP-31 out of NAS North Island, San Diego, California. What a glide path that plane had...I flew with VP-16, NS Rota, Spain Detachment during Cuban Missile Crises and was attached to VP-31 in 63..." WebSite: http://www.globalphotos.com/ [BIO Updated 10JUN2001 | E-Mail/URL Updated 09JUN2001 | 18JAN2000]

FRAZIER, Kim (Kimmi) McCullough Jasenky kdj0003@unt.edu "...Hey there to all the squids from the greates squadron ever, VP-17. I served at NAMTRAGRUDET NAS Moffett Field, California from 1991-1993, and served in VP-17 from 1993-1995. I'm now a cicilian married to Ski Jasenky now AEC. I got my bachelor's and am now working on my master's at the University of North Texas. Ski's on his last tour before he can retire. We'd love to hear from any of you..." [15FEB99]

FREAR, Harry L. fr3rulara@aol.com "...I was in ATU-700 from 2-52 thru 2-55 as an AT-3, ex AL flying as a Radioman. I was in FASRON 119 at the NS Sangley Point, Philippines from 8-50 thru 1-52 as an AT. Pitched fastpitch softball for FASRON 119 "Green Wave." We won the Unofficial SW Pacific Championship from FASRON 118 from Guam. We serviced VP-47, VP-741 and VP-46. There were still 35 Japanese ships sitting on the bottom of Manila Bay, topside above water, and people living aboard. Great sea duty base. I had 2 children born at NAS Corpus Christi, Texas, and lived in EMH for 2yrs plus..." [24MAR99]

FRED, Captain Robert H. Retired rhfred@juno.com "...Served in VP-8 November 1955 through July 1958 as an AD2, Plane Captain on HD-2 BUNO: 127720, HD-8/LC-8 BUNO: 124867/131513. LC-8 131513 was first "Julie" operational aircraft in the fleet. Operated out of NAS Quonset Point, Rhode Island and later NAS Chincoteague, Virginia. Left squadron in July 1958 transfered to NADU NAS South Weymouth, Massachusetts. Promoted to AD1 and accepted to OCS under the Intergration Program. Commissioned in 1960, served on board numerous ships and retired as Captain USN in September 1988. Some of my most memorable memories were during my "Fighting Eight" days. Would be pleased to hear from old VP-8 Shipmates..." [11OCT99]

FREDERICK, Bobby bfred74@hotmail.com "...I served with VP-11 from Febuary 1965 to August 1967. Presently I live in Acworth, GA..." [20APR2011]

FREDERICK, John R. geep@funport.net "...I was with VP-5 fron November 1971 until July 1974. I made chief in March 1972 and ran the Check Crew and then was in QA. I would love to hear from any Shipmates..." [11OCT2000]

FREDINE, AM2 Howard M. hfredine@yahoo.com "...I served as a metalsmith (AM2) with VP-57 from September 1953 to December 1954 at NAS Whidbey Island, Washington and during the tour to Okinawa. I would love to hear from any Shipmates from those days. I still recognized a few names on the squadron's roster..." [E-Mail Updated 25NOV2004 | E-Mail Updated 12MAR2002 | 05OCT2000]

FREDRICKSON, AEC(AW) Pete Retired palaceresort@yahoo.com "...I served with VR-59 (1962) at aval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, Texas, VP-60 (1974-1979) and retired at NAS Dallas, Texas (1992). I went to the Philippines from 1995 to 2006 where I built, owned and operated a resort for active and retired U.S. Military..." [BIO Updated 26SEP2014 | 25MAY2011]

FREELAND, King kfreeland@prodigy.net.mx "...VP-94, 1974-1979 King Freeland. Everytime I see a P-3 I still feel warm all over. To this day I drink my coffee from my old Crawfisher mug. I enjoyed serving my country, I enjoyed serving my squadron and I enjoyed serving my fellow Crawfishers. Anybody out there? Please email me..." [10FEB2002]

FREEMAN, ATN3 Alan L. k9dvu@aol.com "...I was with VW-15 1959-1961, TAD to VW-11 part of that time and VW-13 for a while when VW-15 was de-commissioned. Flew Barriers as 2nd Radio. Just discovered the VPNAVY website, I missed the Reunion. Lot of names coming back to me now. My crew spent a couple of weeks out of the Air Force Base in Bermuda and also the one in the NAF Lajes, Azores, Portugal a great break from NAS Argentia, Newfoundland, Canada in the winter. Went to the Reserves in 61. Great Experiance, many times wish I had stayed in..." [25SEP2000]

FREEMAN, Brad bdsf@comcast.net "...I served with VP-11 Proud Pegasus CAC2, CAC8 from 1989 until 1992. I was and still am very proud of my time served. I am looking for AW's from that time era. I am looking for some friends in particular: Steve Winter, Rick Ribera, John Rieger, Chris Passauer, Theodore Bottom, or Bruce Miranda. I have found and made contact with Tom Littlefield and Ken Lynch..." [E-Mail Updated 29MAY2003 | 06AUG2002]

FREEMAN, Doug w6nhx@aol.com "...I had the opportunity to do two tours in WillyVictors, AEWBarRonPac (Flight Tech from 1959 to 1961) and VW-13 (Radio from 1964 to 1965)..." [02JAN2006]

FREEMAN, LCDR John S. Retired starwood@rof.net "...First time I have seen the VP-49 Logo since I left the squadron in March of 1955! Memories abound re my very first sea duty in the USN, '52-'55, as a fresh-caught ATAN-to-AT2. Vividly remember the transition from PBM-5S2 to P5M-1, then -2. I retired from active duty as a NFO/LDO in '77...An ex-VP-type in '56, I joined VW-13 as a 1st Tech based at NAS Patuxent River, Maryland. Returned as ATC to VW-11 in '63, and commissioned LDO in Argentia later that year. Went off to become the last LDO to be designated an NFO. Served then in A3 types in VAH-8, VAH-10, and VQ-2. Retired in '77. Old Shipmates, get in touch..." [19JUN98]

FREEMAN, LT Richard C. III C/O His Wife Anne Freeman mnpiggy@mindspring.com "...Served with VP-40 from December 1959 through August 1962 including a deployment to NS Sangley Point, Philippines. LT Richard C. Freeman graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1958. He was a Patrol Plane Commander and an Ordinance Division Officer..." [26AUG2003]

FREEMAN, TSGT Woody R Retired patriot@gnt.net "...I enlisted in the US Navy in 1960. After a tour at NAS Argentia, Newfoundland, Canada, I was assigned to VP-8, 29 Aug. 1962 through 23 Oct. 1963. I was a ADJ3 and worked on the line and engine shop. I remember sending the last P2V out and when the squadron got the first P-3A. I also remember the loss of the P-3 with the ORI Team aboard. Capt Cook was my CO. (Remember the VP-44 Pelican that got "hidden" in the CO's office. NO, I wasn't a part of it). I also participated in the Cuban Quarantine (flew as second Mech. with a Engineer named Sullivan) and still have my accomodation letters. I was also assigned to VX-1, NAS Key West from 20 May 1965 through 02 Oct. 1968. (My CO was Capt. J.S. Laney). I got out of the Navy in 1970. I was USNR for a year then in 1971 I enlisted in the USAF. I served in DaNang, RVN (37th ARRS) as a Flight Engineer on Jolly Green Giant (Combat Search & Rescue) Helicopters. I continued as a Instructor Flight Engineer through NKP, Thailand (1972-1975) 40th ARRS and retired from the 55th ARRS in Eglin, AFB, Fla. in 1982. I was a Civil Service Tech Rep from 1982 thru 1995. I worked on the USN/USMC UH-1N. I have been to NAS Brunswick, Maine several times as a Tech Rep working with the station UH-1N Huey's their. Un-fortunately I didn't have a chance to visit my old squadron. I'm sure it would have been a very enjoyable experience..." [E-Mail Updated 23OCT2001 | 03JAN99]

FREES, Mark frees2002@sbcglobal.net "...I served with VQ-2 NS Rota, Spain from 1986 to 1989. Best squadron and Shipmates you could hope for. I would like to hear from former Shipmates..." [22FEB2009]

FREITAG, COMMANDER William F. Shipmate Pix http://www.cprw11.navy.mil/index.php?id=30&secid=8 "...Commander Freitag was born in Washington, DC. He attended the United States Naval Academy and was commissioned in 1983. Completing flight training in March 1985, he was designated a Naval Flight Officer. Upon completion of P-3 Fleet Replacement Squadron (FRS) training with VP-30, Commander Freitag joined VP-56 in November 1985. While assigned to the "Dragons", he served as Avionics Division Officer, Assistant Tactics Officer and NFO Training Officer and completed deployments to NAS Bermuda and NAS Sigonella, Sicily. In September 1989, Commander Freitag reported to VP-31 at NAS Moffett Field, California as an instructor NFO. He served as the Student Control Officer, Aircrew Training Officer and NFO Training Officer. In July 1992, Commander Freitag reported to Commander, Carrier Group Four, where he served as Assistant Air Operations Officer. During his tour he served on every Atlantic-based aircraft carrier for Composite Training Unit Exercises. Following this tour, he was assigned in June 1994 to CPW-11 where he was assigned as a TSC Watch Officer. Following P-3 refresher training, he reported to the "War Eagles" of VP-16 for department head duty in July 1995. During this tour he served as Command Services Officer, Assistant Operations Officer, and Maintenance Officer deploying to NS Roosevelt Roads, PR; NAS Keflavik, Iceland; and NAS Sigonella, Sicily. In May 1997, Commander Freitag reported to Commander, Task Force Eighty-Four in Norfolk, VA where he served as the Force Requirements Officer. In September 2000, Commander Freitag reported to USS Nimitz as Weapons Officer and Force Protection Officer, completing an Atlantic to Pacific inter-fleet transfer while onboard. In May 2002, Commander Freitag reported to Supreme, Allied Commander Atlantic, where he became lead NATO Strategic Exercise planner. During his tour this headquarters transitioned to Supreme, Allied Command for Transformation where he became the NATO Senior Mentor coordinator. Commander Freitag's personal awards include Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Navy Commendation Medal (2), Navy Achievement Medal (2) and other service awards..." [12NOV2005]

FRENCH, ATC (AW/NAC) Ralph D. "Frenchy" Retired ralphdfrench@gmail.com "...Attended Boot Damp at NTTC San Diego, AV "A" School at NAS Millington, Tennessee, Replacement Air Group (RAG) Training at NAS Moffett Field, California, SERE School, VP-1 (1978-1980) at NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii with deployment to NAS Cubi Point, Philippines, NRL (1981-1983), "C" School at NAS Millington, Tennessee, VXN-8 (1984-1992), VQ-2 (1992-1994) at NS Rota, Spain, USS George Washington (CVN-73) (1994-1995), Cammander in Chief Atlantic Fleet Manpower Analysis Team (CMAT) (1995-1998) at NAB Little Creek, Norfolk and retired July 31, 1998. Went to work for a small Management Services Company, Warden Associates, Inc. and continue to do mostly manpower studies and contract writing..." [E-Mail Updated 18APR2020 | E-Mail Updated 19OCT2010 | E-Mail Updated 08FEB2004 | 28DEC2002]

FRENCH, PRCS Roger wenedog@aol.com "...I served with VP-91 (1974-1977 and 1980-1983). So many familiar friends here!..." [11JAN2012]

FRENCH, Steve frnchmn@ticon.net "...I was in VP-56 from 65 to 67..." [12MAY99]

FRENCH, AQCS (AW-NAC) Tom pilotfighter@aiinc.com "...I was in VAQ-33 as Maintenance Chief, 88-91....what a trip!! Favorites were (are) the A-3 & EA-6A. Am now at NATW Center Fallon. I am not a VP'er..." [27FEB98]

FRERICHMANN, Steven resrustrep@juno.com "...I was a P-3 Flight engineer on both the East and West coast from 1979 to 1992. I attended VP-31 Flight Engineer School in 1979. My first flight tour was with VP-40 (1980-1983), then it was off to VX-1 (1983-1986). My last flying tour was with VP-46 (1986-1992). After my retirement at NAS Moffett Field, California in 1994, I came to New orleans to work with the Navy as a NAESU Rep. Life is good here in New Orleans, great travel, great food, and even better fishing..." [E-Mail Updated 20OCT2003 | 10JUN98]

FRESCAS, Alexander P. alexfrescus@yahoo.com "...Attended Bootcamp RTC/NTC (1983) at NAS North Island, San Diego, California and VP-4748 (1983-1984) at NAS Moffett Field, California..." [24MAY2020]

FRESE, ATC James M. Retired jamesfrese@attbi.com "...I joined the squadron in September 1943 and left in March 1945..." [E-Mail Updated 05DEC2001 | E-Mail Updated 03MAR2001 | 05OCT99]

FREUND, Cliff p3cliff@netzero.com "...I served with VP-11 at NAS Brunswick, Maine, VP-18 at NAS Jacksonville, Florida with a deployment to NS Roosevelt Roads, PR and VP-1 at NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii..." [08MAY2012]

FREY, Bill "Catfish" Shipmate Pix williamwtf@aol.com "...I served with VP-22 (1981-1984) with deployments to NSF Diego Garcia, NAS Agana, Guam, Mogadishu Mombosha, Djubuti, NSA Bahrain, Oman, Hong Kong, Yokohama, NAS Atsugi, Japan and everywhere..." [E-Mail Updated 07FEB2014 | 16FEB2000]

FREY, AVCM Charlie Retired chasam@bellsouth.net "...I served with VP-11 from 1959 to 1963 and from 1964 to 1968. Would love to hear from anyone from that time. Anyone remember the very short time that the "Schmoo" was the squadron emblem instead of the Pegasus??..." [E-Mail Updated 04JUN2003 | E-Mail Updated 27OCT2001 | 00XXX97]

FREY, Jeff "Ace" p3superb@aol.com "...I'm a career Hawaii P-3 Airframer. I served with VPU-2 (1988 to 1992), VP-30 VR CINCPACFLT Executive Transport (1992 to 1995), VP-47 (1995 to 2000), VPU-2 (2000 to 2002), VP-30 VR COMPACFLT Executive Transport (2002 to Present)..." [BIO Updated 09APR2004 | 19FEB2000]

FREYDL, AX2 "FRED" Foster thunderbird9095@hotmail.com "...Calling all "Blackhawks" VP-68 :) I'm still living in south eastern Michigan where I was born and raised. I've made contact with former "Blackhawks" PR2 Tom "Manske" (Wisconsin) and AMH3 George Ritter (New York) thanks to http://classmates.com. I miss those days back in W/C 210 working for/with AT1 Servello, AT1 J.J. O'Donell, AT1 Surrency, AT1 Shore, AX2 Duncan Graham, AT2 Jeffrey "Gomer" Combs, AT2 Ryan, AX2 Ferguson and all the other reservists I used to work with and shoot darts with on drill weekends (when the work was done). I miss our ole Master Chief Dominic Filardo (is he still above ground I hope?), our division AEC Tate {I think}(their names escape me sorry chiefs)*S* (old age creeping in) help me out guys. What's new? Well after being divorced for nearly a decade I "Jumped the Broom" with a Scottish/French woman from Ann Arbor in July 2000. "Michelle" is my "rock" and my life and these days she helps me keep it together. I've worked for some defense contractors in MD. like Dyncorp, and Bendix (now Allied Signal) as well as some private outfits like USA Jet Airlines, GM's Proving Ground and more recently the Bosch corporation as a EMC Technician. I'm between jobs now thanks to my health and 9/11! I'd still love to hear from any of my old cronies from either work or the barracks. I have many pics scanned and archived to share for those who remember living above the old MAA shack at NAS Patuxent River, Maryland. Also some later pics from Andrews so drop me a line and we can catch up and reminisce the old days guys. Take Care - "Fred" P.S. My only son Matt just turned 16 (he has his drivers license now..I'm getting old!!) this December 1st. He's about 6'5" and 340lbs now and ready to play for the Detroit Lyons (they need him BAD!) LOL Peace guys. God Bless!..." [05DEC2002]

FREYTES, LT Bert bertros62@yahoo.com "...I served with VP-22 and VP-31 as a Flight Engineer. Retired from active duty after a tour in VQ-3 and VR-1 as a pilot. Currently enjoying my new life as a civilian commercial pilot. Had a great time in VP and got to meet and work with some great folks. We worked hard, played hard, and always managed to get the job done. My thanks to all those people who helped me along the way (you know who you are), I owe you my career..." [E-Mail/BIO Updated 26JUL2004 | 07DEC98]

FRICKE, CDR Joe fricke@cnauk.navy.mil "...I served with VP-16 from 1985 to 1989, VP-31 from 1989 to 1991, VP-60 from 1991 to 1993, and finally VP-66 from 1993 to 2005. I am now serving as the Transition Officer assigned to US Naval Activities United Kingdom as the Command moves toward closure by SEP07..." [E-Mail/BIO Updated 17NOV2006 | 24SEP98]

FRIDENMAKER, AMHC Dennis J. "DJ" Retired DJLF@ALLTEL.NET "...I served with VFAW-3 from 1961 to 1963, VU-7 from 1963 to 1964, VW-13 from 1964 to 1965, VW-4 from 1965 to 1967, NAS Glynco, Georgia from 1967 to 1970, VP-6 from 1971-1975, NATTC Memphis, Tennessee from 1975 to 1978, and VP-11 from 1979-1980..." [E-Mail Updated 08SEP2002 | 03MAY2002]

FRIDUSS, Nick Nefco@ij.net "...Served with VP-8 from 53-55 as Plane Captain on HD4. Lt Charlie Huffman and Joe Lill. Memory has faded on the rest of the crew..."

FRIEDMAN, MCPO Albert (Deceased) c/o His Son David Friedman jeandavidf@yahoo.com "...I am trying to contact people who knew and served with my Dad Master Chief Albert Friedman. My dad passed away on January 3, 2003. My mom Hyla Friedman was very active in supporting Naval functions for the navy families. Dad was called up to active duty in 1960 during the Cuban Missle crisis and again in 1961 Berlin Wall crisis serving in VP-741. The following year he signed up for active duty in VP-5 in NAS Jacksonville, Florida. He later served in Lakehurst, NJ under Captain Roth, CO. Following Lakehurst he was transferred to VP-11 in NAS Brunswick, Maine from 1971-1977 when he retired..." [11JAN2003]

FRIEDMAN, ARM3 Irv Telleyfoto@webtv.net "...I was an ARM/3c that started training in PBM3s in 1944 at NAS Banana River, Florida. Went on to VPB-98 San Diego, VPB-100 MCAS/NAS Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, and VPB-25 in the Philippines. We flew in BUNO: 59213. We were attached to the followingtenders: San Carlos, USS Currituck (AV-7), USS San Pablo (AVP-30), USS Half Moon (AVP-26), and USS Pocomoke
(AV-9)
. This was a very interesting site to find. It brought back many memories..." [20MAR2001]

FRIEL, Dave dftwav8r@compuserve.com "...I served with VP-26 JAN66-SEP68, VP-31 NOV70-JUN72 and VP-46 JUL72-AUG78. Stationed at NAS Argentia, Newfoundland, Canada from JUL81-JUL84. I would love to hear from any former Shipmates..." [12DEC98]

FRIES, Dave dfries@u.washington.edu "...I was attached to VP-24 from 1968 to 1971. The squadron was at NAS Patuxent River, Maryland at the time. I was on the deployment to NAS Keflavik, Iceland in 1969 as an AT3, my shop was Chief David Webber After my discharge I went to Montana State University and received a degree in engineering. After graduation I went to work at Boeing and eventually up on the New Zeland P-3 program and the USNavy P-3 Update IV program. I would love to hear from fellow batmen who I served with..." [19JAN99]

FRIESEN, AMS3 William vardion@attbi.com "...I served with VQ-3 in NAS Agana, Guam and NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii from 1980 to 1984. I am looking for old Shipmates that served with me. I left the VQ-3 as a AMS-3, moved on to VXE-6..." [03MAY2003]

FRITZ, AE3 Jim pjfritzjax@yahoo.com "...I served with VP-18 (Crew-10) from 1965 to 1968. I am looking for AE2 Jake Hurst..." [01APR2010]

FRITZ, Sue regentkasey1@msn.com "...I served with VR-21 NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii from 1974 and 1975. Are there any Shipmates out there that remember me..." [16MAY2004]

FROEHLIG, Dean DRFROG68@aol.com "...VP-26 (71-73), VP-60 (73-80), VP-67 (80-82), and VP-60 (82-86). Lots of great memories here! Mission accomplished - we held off the Red Tide. Hope to hear from more of you as I already have been in contact with long lost shipmates. POD note: I hear there is a VP-60 reunion in Hawaii in 2000..." [E-Mail Updated 07AUG99 | 27SEP97]

FROHNE, CDR C. Thomas t@frohne.com "...1973 Pilot assigned to VP-22 flying P-3A's, two deployments to NAF Naha, Okinawa, Japan with Hong Kong R&R's . SAR with VP-94 in 1973-74 flying SP2H7's (10 terror ridden hours) and back to the P-3A and B's with VP-62 in Jacksonville until 1984. Does anybody have the Falcon code book from Yankee Station?..." [E-Mail Updated 05JUN2006 | 09JAN2001]

FROIMOVITZ, Bob rfroimov@frontiernet.net "...Served with VAP-61 from October 1961 thru May 1963. Made three detachments to NAS Cubi Point, Philippines and one to NAS Atsugi, Japan during that timre. Was a PH-2 working mostly in the Photo Lab. Heard from a Shipmate about a uear ago, but lost his return e-mail. Would love to respond at this late date or hear from any Shipmates who were in VAP-61 during that period..." [16JAN2001]

FRONC, AE2 John M. jfronc@cox.net "...I served with VP-7 (1958) at NAS Quonset Point, Rhode Island crewing on LB-9 (“Where the wild goose Go”)..." [27FEB2020]

FRONEFIELD, John C jfronef1@aol.com "...I was with VP-933 from 10/1/60 to 7/31/67...I flew with Crew 3, one of the St Louis crews. I am looking to make contact with anyone from that squadron during that 7 yr time period. Would like to have a Reunion if we can work it out. I still have the original squadron roster of names and addresses, but the addresses have changes over these many years. Looking forward to hearing from you. John C Fronefield 21 Sherman Turnpike Offutt AFB, NE 68113-1040 402-293-8652..." [E-Mail Updated 21NOV99 | 30NOV98]

FRONICK, AZ3 Georgann gmclaughlin012@charter.net "...I served with VP-31 (1972-1974) at NAS Moffett Field, California in Maintenance Control..." [09FEB2013]

FRONIUS, AE Jim jimfronius@gmail.com "...I served with VAH-7 with a cruise aboard the USS Independence (CV-62)..." [24MAR2014]

FROST, Frank W. frostie@BTConline.net "...Served from 1951 through 1973. I started as an AD then converted ADJ. Served with VP-5, VR-22, VR-7, VSN-8, and VW-4. I was a Flight Engineer with all squadron except VP-5..." [07JUN2001]

FROST, AOC JOHN J. RETIRED GOB7268@AOL.COM "...SERVED IN VP-7 FROM NOVEMBER 1955 TO NOVEMBER 1960. I FLEW IN HE3, BUNO: 127756, THEN HE7, PPC CDR HUFFSTEDLER, AND THEN LB1, CDR THOMAS. TOOK PICTURES OF RUSSIAN SUBS. AND TRAWLERS WITH K20 CAMERA. I AM LOOKING FOR A PICTURE I TOOK THAT CAME OUT IN NOVEMBER 1960 IN A NATIONAL MAGAZINE. ANY Shipmates THAT REMEMBER ME PLEASE CONTACT ME WITH INFO. VP-7 WAS THE BEST. WE LOST SOME GOOD Shipmates. AO3 PERCY BOWLING, AO1 CHARLIE KIFT, AO2 TERRY WOODARD, AND ROCCO SALLESA. PLUS LT BILLY WERTZ WHO I FLEW WITH. HAVE MANY PICTURES AND SLIDES OF VP-7 FROM NOVEMBER 1955 TO NOVEMBER 1960..." [10FEB2002]

FROST, CDR Paul J. http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~uscnrotc/Decades/d-1980/c1983bio/b83FRO.htm "...BS Business Administration Finance 1983. Warfare Specialty Flight Officer - Commissioned Ensign USN 13 May 1983 - Industrial College of the Armed Forces ICAP - National Defense University 2003 - Military History: Flight School: VT-10 / NATU Mather Airforce Base, Winged out October 1984, VP-30 - Student P-3 Fleet Replacement Squadron - November 1984 - May 1985, VP-24 - Pilot - May 1985 - January 1989, VP-30 - Instructor - January 1989 - February 1992, CV-64 - Communications Officer - May 1992 - May 1994, VP-47 - Department Head - November 1994 - September 1996, CPRFL - Training Officer - October 1996 - May 1999, VP-30 - Executive Officer - May 1999 - Jun 2000, VP-5 - Executive Officer then Commanding Officer June 2000 - June 2002, and ICAF - Aug 2002 - Jun 2003..." [21JUN2003]

FROST, AT2 Richard raf4rc@hotmail.com "...I served with VAW-11 (transfered) after VAW-35 was diestablished in 1959 at NAS North Island, San Diego, California. I was one of first 5 enlisted Airborne Controllers sent to school for this training (ASW/AD5W). Our detachment Tango (1960) was aboard the Yorktown CVS 10 (WesPac). I still have my cruisebook from that deployment. Upon return, was an instructor for ASW future deployments till September 1960. I was discharged (Honorably) as an AT2 after 3 years active. Anybody from that era or who was on the detachment please comment..." [27MAY2004]

FROST, Steve sfrost47@attbi.com "...VP-44 from 1981-1985, NAS Brunswick, Maine from 1985-1989, USNR FASO, VP-MAU, NAS Norfolk, Virginia, and 9th NCR Dallas, NMCB 22 Dallas. Would like to hear from most of you!..." [E-Mail Updated 28DEC2001 | 08MAY2000]

FROTHINGER, AFCM Fred frothingerf@hydroaire.com "...I started out as a mech on a special projects A-3 flying out of Hickam AFB, Hawaii. After ADJ "B" school and FE school at NAS Moffett Field, California joined VP-50 (71-75). Was CNAP FE Instructor at VP-31 (76-79) then on to VP-46 (79-83) and finally CMC & FE for NAVPRO, Burbank..." [12NOV98]

FROYD, AECS JERRY Retired Bonecru88@aol.com "...SERVED VP-17 FROM 1961 TO FEB 1964.MADE THE DET TO JOHNSON ISLAND FOR THE ATOMIC BOMB TEST AND WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM SOMEONE WHO WAS ON THAT TRIP. WE COULDN'T GET A A/P GYRO AND THE PILOTS HAD TO FLY THE A/C BACK TO THE STATES MANUALLY.LIVE IN JAX,FLA WORKING AT NADEP.GREAT SITE.STILL PLAN ON ORDERING THAT PICTURE!..." [E-Mail Updated 16FEB99 | 25SEP98]

FRUHLING, George Jr. frufam02@yahoo.com "...I was assigned to VP-65 right out of ADR-A school in 1972 till 1976 working in both the line div. and powerplants (w/c110)..." [15FEB2005]

FRY, Bill chiefbear@chiefbear.com "...Plank Owner with NAF Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam from 1967 to 1968. I was with original shipms company. We lived on the Air Force Base until they threw us off for fighting and other things. We lived in tents and filled enough sand bags to surround New Orleans. Would like to hear from Danny Cherry, Lloyd Moate and anyone who was there..." [01NOV2005]

FRY, Chuck chuck@usveteran.net "...I was stationed with the WFWP's of VP-49 from March 1981 - April 1986. During that time we went to NAS Sigonella, Sicily twice and NS Rota, Spain / NAF Lajes, Azores, Portugal once. In NS Rota, Spain, someone had a civilian chick in the barracks and locked her out of the room with no clothes on. We were transitioning to P-3 Update III's when I left and went to FASOTRAGRULANT (Fleet Aviation Specialized Operational Training Group, Atlantic Fleet) DET JACKSONVILLE where I retired in 1990..." [08MAY2003]

FRY, ADJ3 Glenn gfry@yahoo.com "...I served aboard NAS Guantanamo Bay (Leeward Point), Cuba (1971-1972) and worked in the Jet Shop in the main hanger. I am now living in Huntington Beach, CA and get my first retirement check next month..." [10JUN2012]

FRY, Michael H. Retired frymh@olg.com "...I served in VP-24 from 03JUN67 to 27JUL76, from ATRAN to AT1 and from Radioman on Bravos to Inflight Technician on P-3Cs. I went to AVIB and came back to NAS Jacksonville, Florida to serve with VP-30 where I made Chief in 1978. In June 1979, I reported to ASWOC NAF Lajes, Azores, Portugal. We lived through the earthquake in 1980 and I transferred to CPWL Topsham, ME in June 1982 as ASWOC Maintenance Coordinator. I went on the serve with VP-44 from July 1985 to October 1989 as a Inflight Technician and after I made Senior in 1986 as a Division Chief and finally the Operations Chief until transfer. I checked into VX-1 NAS Patuxent River, Maryland and served until retirement August 1993. Strange thing is I started and finished my Navy career in the same Hangar, 306, and the same "Tron Shop." In fact, I still work directly across the street from it..." [07MAR2002]

FRY, Ronald rfry2@cox.net "...I served at VC-8 from April 1981 to April 1986 as a AD-2 on the SH-3G and TA-4J six aircraft each. I was part of the ordance augmentation team, CDI, Non-Pilot Turn up Qual, PQS on both aircraft types. I served under CDR. Purrington, CDR. Mackey, CDR. Allen. I was on the aircraft mishap accident investigation board for SH-3G mishap in the woods next to where we loaded the AQM and Zuni rockets. I also worked the SH-3G mishap in the water off the coast of PR. I went on the Dominica DET. also. I mostley worked nights in the power plants shop I sure do miss working there and I wish I would have stayed, oh well hindsight is 20/20. I currently work for AirTran Airlines in Orlando, FL as a maintenance supervisor on nights. I would like to find some high quality photographs of the VC-8 Redtail Squadron during 1981-1986. If you remember me, I say hello, hope to hear from someone soon..." [E-Mail Updated 23NOV2005 | 21OCT2000]

FRYCKMAN, CMCPO Jim jimsandy77@yahoo.com "...From 2001-2004 I was the Command Master Chief of VP-40. Interesting time with deployments to Japan and the gulf (DGAR) of course! Take care..." [11AUG2005]

FRYE, CWO4 Dock Retired dockfrye@comcast.net "...I served with VW-1 (1964 to 1966), VP-19 (1966 to 1969), VP-91 (1971 to 1973), VP-50 (1973 to 1977), TSC NAS Agana, Guam (1977 to 1979), ASWOC NAS Cubi Point, Philippines (1979 to 1982); ASWOC NS Rota, Spain (1982 to 1985), HS-1 (1985 to 1989), Commander, Patrol Wing Ten (CPW-10) (1989 to 1992) and CPW-11 (1992 to 1993). I couldn't get it right so I gave up and retired in 1993. I'd be happy to hear from..." [E-Mail Updated 28AUG2008 | 19JAN98]

FRYE, Kevin S. kfrye@k2financial.net "...LT Kevin S. Frye, NFO in VP-4 from 1989-1990, currently out of the Navy and running his own business. Would love to hear from old shipmates and members of CAC 6 or 9...NFO with VP-4 from 1989-1991, is living in Cincinnati with his wife and 2 children, and running his own Financial Consulting business. Would love to hear from fellow aircrew members..." [E-Mail/BIO Updated 10MAR2000 | 13NOV97]

FRYE, ATN Mike slrmike@hotmail.com "...I served with VP-742 (1965) at NAS Jacksonville, Florida before shipping regular. Looking for a VP-742 patch or source for a reproduction. Does anyone remember the tail code and hull colors?..." [21FEB2016]

FRYER, Ian fryeri@residentialmtg.com "...Would like to hear from any of my old Shipmates from VP-6. I joined the sqadron in December 0f 1983, did two deployments to NAS Cubi Point, Philippines, finished up with crew-11 in December of 1986. Came home and did HARP duty until I got out in Feb. of 1987. Drop me a line guys!..." [31AUG2000]

FRYER, LT William S. c/o His Son Gary W. Fryer tumnus@jps.net "...My dad (died 1969) was an annapolis graduate and went on to become a navy pilot. He trained in NAS Pensacola, Florida and used to pilot a P2V-7 (and others in the P2V series (I think). His name was LT William S. Fryer. I have some old movies he shot of his squadron, including films shot during flights. I believe he served with FAW-3. He left five children. My dad loved flying - he used to tell us stories about night flights, 50 ft over the ocean, on sub chasing training missions he used to tell us about all the shooting stars he saw. I would appreciate any info on P2V's as I am trying to collect photographs and information to pass on to his grandchildren. Thanks [01AUG99]

FRYMAN, AT2 Ryan rfryman@ieee.org "...I was in VP-16 from '87 to '90. I was on CAC-9 most of my time there. I did NAS Sigonella, Sicily, NAS Bermuda and NAS Sigonella, Sicily deployments. I've been out of the Navy since '90 and I am working in Jacksonville now. I would like to reestablish contact with any of the guys from VP-16 that remember me..." [25JUL2001]

FRUSH, AFCM James W. Retired jfrush02@comcast.net "...Served with NAMTD (1961-06/1965) at NAS Patuxent River, Maryland (taught P-3 Aircraft Maintenance), VP-19 (07/1965-08/1968) as Airframes Shop Chief, VP-10 (09/1970-04/1974) as Maintenance Chief and retired November 1st, 1976. I would like to hear from former shipmates..." [E-Mail Updated 12OCT2012 | E-Mail Updated 26MAR2005 | 04DEC97]


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