VP Shipmate Directory
 "...MADISON, ADJ3 Lawrence Sydney "Larry"...My Uncle, ADJ3 Lawrence Sydney "Larry" Madison, served with VP-47 NAS Moffett Field, California. My Uncle was killed in October 1966 while on a stopover at NAS Agana, Guam. Please contact me if you have any information regarding my Uncle. Thank you...Lori Madison-Makes lamadison@verizon.net..." [E-Mail Updated 14FEB2009 | E-Mail Updated 07MAR2002 | 16NOV2000]
"...MALOY, George...My husband, George Maloy, passed away 1-13-1981. He joined the U. S. Navy on 2-25-42 and was discharge 12-18-47 followed by his entry in the U. S. Naval Reserve. He served with VP-HL-8 and FASRON-122. Is anybody out there that served with him or remembers him? Would like any info you might have on him to pass on to his children. Thank you...Hope (Maloy) Burke myhouseofhope@yahoo.com..." [18JUN2005]
"...MANDEL, CDR Cornelius E...I don't know if any of you knew my dad, CDR. Cornelius E. Mandel, but he was with the VAW-12 and flew the AD5W for a short period of time in Japan from 1961-63. He passed away this December 7th, 2004 at age 76 of congestive heart failure. I wish he had known of this website because he would have loved corresponding with all of you. If any of you knew him and have any stories, please let me know. Thank you!...Bridget Mandel-Fawcett bridgefawcett@socal.rr.com..." [31DEC2004]
"...MARAS, Thomas...My father was Thomas Maras he served in VP-ML-3 in NAS Coco Solo, Panama, Canal Zone during 1946. He passed away in 1967 and he left me some pictures of the squadron and crashes of aircraft P.V-4 and P.V-9. If anyone is interested in getting copies of the pictures, please contact me and I will scan them and forward them along. Dennis Maras travelingfools2004@yahoo.com..." [22AUG2006]
"...MARKS, Charles F...Charles F. Marks, 80, of Zeeland, Mich., formerly of Paw Paw, died Oct. 3, 2009 at Spectrum Health Butterworth in Grand Rapids, Mich. Mr. Marks served as a member of Patrol Squadron Eight of the U.S. Navy. He was employed at General Electric for over 30 years at plants in DeKalb, Holland, Mich. and Ft. Wayne, Ind. He was involved in many community activities during his life in Paw Paw - coaching Little League, as a Boy Scout leader, a member of the Paw Paw Fire Department, serving on the District 271 school board from 1967–1976 and he was a 50-plus year member of the American Legion. He was also very involved in planning and building the Paw Paw Community Building. He loved his family, his friends, his dogs, his garden and his fishing trips..." WebSite: The Mendota Reporter http://www.mendotareporter.com/ [01NOV2009]
"...MASTERS, Robert L...My father, Robert L. Masters, was a LT(jg) and pilot in VP-207. He flew PBYs and PBMs out of NAS Pensacola, Florida. Dad died about 5 years ago, but shared a few fond memories of his Navy career with me. I recently came across his Flight Log Book and wanted to share some names and entries. The entries cover Oct. 1943 to Nov. 1945. Flight passengers include: O'Kelley, Hallmark, Olson, Clapp, Stahl, Swann, Griggs, Prose, Gott, Ratti, Pawding, McDougal, Lehman, Rutenbar, Brooks, Dodd, Tegel, and others. COs and OOs include: L.H. Williamson, R. Waters, B.J. Moynahan, W.E. Rasmus, G. Morrison, K.E. Wright. I once received an email from a man who believed he knew my dad back then but I lost his email address unfortunately. Craig Masters mediamaven2@yahoo.com..." [16MAR2007]
"...MASTROLA, ARM3 Warren J...My father was an Aviation Radioman 3rd Class aboard a PBY Catalina. He was stationed at NAS Banana River, Florida at the very end of the war (1945). That was before he shortened his last name, so he was ARM3 Warren J. MASTROLA. My Dad passed away in 1989. I would like to hear from anyone who served with him in the Navy. Thanks...Warren Mass wmass@jbs.org..." [06SEP2005]
"...MATTHEWS, REAR ADMIRAL H. Spencer...Died on Tuesday, September 24, 2002. He was the first Naval Aviation Pilot (NAP) to be promoted to flag rank in the Navy. Born in Clarksville, Arkansas, on May 5, 1921. Following two years in the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), he enlisted in the Navy on April 15, 1940. After "boot camp" training at Great Lakes Naval Training Center, Illinois, he was transferred to the Navy's fighter training Squadron FIVE at NAS Pensacola, Florida, (NAAS Saufley Field, Pensacola, Florida). In October 1940 he and his squadron were transferred to Miami, Florida, where they opened Naval Air Station, Opa Locka, Florida. Having won a state high school typing contest (120 wpm on a manual typewriter) he served as a yeoman striker until just before Pearl Harbor when he became aviation mechanics mate. His greatest promotion in his 33 years of naval service was when he sewed on that "crow" as AMM3c in August 1941. In November 1942, he commenced enlisted flight training in the 12th Bn. at the University of Georgia. He graduated number one in his class at the University of over 500 aviation cadets and about 40 enlisted pilot trainees. He received his wings of gold as a naval aviation pilot (AP1c) on August 15, 1942. Two weeks later he was promoted to Ensign. He completed operational training in the PBY-1 and the PB4Y-1 (Navy version of the B-24). In operational training he received a Navy Commendation for being the first student to complete the celestial navigation course with the perfect grade of 4.0. After the end of the war in Europe he became a test pilot at the Naval Air Test Center, NAS Patuxent River, Maryland. While there he became Naval Jet Aviator number 110. He was a graduate of the first test pilot class at NAS Patuxent River, Maryland in 1947. After a tour in VP-5, flying PV-2s and P2V-1s he attended Tulane University in New Orleans. During his 22 months (six semesters) he received his B.S. degree, Phi Beta Kappa, and was awarded the Annual Glendy Burke Award as the most outstanding student in the field of mathematics, his major. He attended the Naval War College for one year in 1957-58, and in 1965 spent a summer at Oxford University in England. In 1951-2, he attended the Naval Postgraduate School, General Line Course where he graduated first in his class of 505 naval officers. He flew 50 combat missions in Europe in the PB4Y-1, was the assistant air boss on a CVE Salerno Bay during Korea, and served five combat tours in the Vietnam War (three aboard carriers on Yankee Station in the South China Sea, one as the commanding officer of an amphibious ship and one in country as Rear Admiral as the deputy commander of U.S. Navy Forces Vietnam and as the Vice Chief of the Vietnamese navy. In 1953 the Admiral transferred from patrol planes to carrier aircraft. As the executive officer he commissioned VA-76, 1955, in Air Task Group (Wing) 202. In 1955 and 1956 he was "Top Gun" at the Fleet Air Gunnery Unit (FAGU), El Centro, CA. His squadron VA-76, was in Air Group ONE on the first deployment of the Navy's first "Supercarrier", USS Forrestal (CVA-59). During his naval service the Admiral commanded: Attack Squdron 113, flying A4D-2s, (1957-8), Carrier Air Group TWO abord USS Midway (CVA-41), USS Hermitage (LSD-34), USS Independence (CVA-62), as a Rear Admiral the Naval Aviation Basic Training Command at NAS Pensacola, Florida, and as the deputy commander of Naval Forces in Vietnam and Vice Chief of the Vietnamese navy, commanded all USN and Vietnamese Riverine foreces in the "brown water navy" in Vietnam. From Vietnam he was transferred to the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations where he became the first head of the Aviation Training Divisions and aircraft carrier division, where he was responsible for the major introduction of Flight Simulators into training commands and the fleet. He retired from the Navy in August 1973, after over 33 years naval service. During his 33 years service the Admiral, while enlisted, was a plane captain on the O3U-1, F4B-4, F2F and F3F, F2A, BTD, BT2D. TBD. NJ-1 and SBC-3&4. As a naval aviator, he flew the N2S, SNV, SNJ, P2Y, PBY-1, PB4Y and 2, Spitfire (England), F8F-1, BT2D-1, YP-59A (1st navy jet), AD, F2H (Banshee), F9F-8, FJ-4B. F4H-1 Phantom, A4D, and his last carrier landing was in the F4H-1 Phantom at night aboard USS Midway in WESPAC, in 1963. His 36 medals and awards include: the Distinguished Service Medal (v), the Legion of Merit, the Bronze Star (v), 11 Air Medals, both the JCS and Navy Commendation Medals, and 12 Foreign Medals, including the highest awards given by South Vietnam and Cambodia. The Admiral almost avoided being in an aircraft accident during his service, but not quite! His Army command helicopter (warrant officer pilot) crashed into the Mekong River in Vietnam when the engine failed on take off from one of his fire bases in the Delta of Vietnam. After leaving the Navy in 1973, the Admiral ran a congressional office (offices in D.C. and Florida) until 1979. He was a consultant to Martin Marietta Corporation from 1979 to 1991. He was the president of four small companies he founded in D.C., Florida and Louisiana. He served on the Board of Directors on two corporations, The Naval Mutual Aid Association, a trustee on the U.S. Naval Academy Foundation, and was on the boards of four charitable foundations. The Admiral lived in Falls Church, Virginia. He is survived his wife, Diane Ford Matthews; daughters and sons-in-law, Kathryn and Graham Lovering of Cornwall, England; Patricia and James R. Miller of Annapolis, Maryland, and Anne and Marios Karpis of Atlanta, Georgia; step-daughter and her husband, Allison Ford and Michael Spagna of New Haven, Connecticut; grandsons, Calvin Matthews, Jonathan Matthews, James Russell Miller, Aaron Davies, Christos Matthew Karpis and Alexander Spencer Karpis; and sisters, Lynn Dempster, Alice Gardner, Jo Marie Sikes, and Juanita Edwards, all of Sikeston, Missouri. Memorial services will be held with full military honors on November 4, 2002 at 1 p.m. at Fort Myer Chapel, Arlington, Virginia. Inurnment will follow at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the U.S. Naval Academy Foundation, Athletic and Scholarship, 25 Maryland Ave., Annapolis, MD 21401. On Tuesday, September 24, 2002, H. SPENCER MATTHEWS, JR., of Falls Church, VA. He is survived his wife, Diane Ford Matthews; daughters and sons-in-law, Kathryn and Graham Lovering of Cornwall, England; Patricia and James R. Miller of Annapolis, MD, and Anne and Marios Karpis of Atlanta, GA; step-daughter and her husband, Allison Ford and Michael Spagna of New Haven, CT; grandsons, Calvin Matthews, Jonathan Matthews, James Russell Miller, Aaron Davies, Christos Matthew Karpis and Alexander Spencer Karpis; and sisters, Lynn Dempster, Alice Gardner, Jo Marie Sikes, and Juanita Edwards, all of Sikeston, MO. Memorial services will be held with full military honors on November 4, 2002 at 1 p.m. at Fort Myer Chapel, Arlington, VA. Inurnment will follow at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the U.S. Naval Academy Foundation, Athletic and Scholarship, 25 Maryland Ave., Annapolis, MD 21401..." http://www.arlingtoncemetery.net/hsmatthews.htm [21JUN2003]
"...MATTON, CAPTAIN W. G.  ...In February, 1941 Captain Matton received his commission upon graduation from the U.S. Naval Academy. After serving two years on USS WASHINGTON, he was awarded his Naval Aviator wings in November, 1943. Following a tour as a flight instructor, he became Executive Officer in 1945, of Photo Squadron 4 (VD-4) which was engaged in mapping operations of post World War II China. Captain Matton was later to serve as an intelligence officer on the staff of CINCLANTFLT, as Executive Officer of VP-24 and then to attend the U. S. Naval War College. In June, 1951 he commenced a tour of duty with the Central Intelligence Agency and then served as Executive Officer of the USS CORREGIDOR. In April, 1954 he took command of VP-5 which won the CNO Safety Award in fiscal year 1955. Captain Matton then went to the U. S. Naval Photographic Center as Executive Officer and to Commander, Fleet Air Wings, Atlantic as Assistant Chief of Staff for Readiness. Captain Matton was on the faculty of the Armed Forces Staff College from 1960 to 1962. Captain Matton was Commanding Officer USS DENEBOLA from August 1962 to August 1963 and then Commanding Officer of the Naval Reconnaissance and Technical Support Center until December 1965. He was Commander FAW-2 from February 1966 until May 1967 and FAW-2 received the Navy Unit Commendation during this period. Prior to his retirement in 1968 he was Deputy Inspector General, CINCLANTFLT. Captain Matton died in July 1992..." WebSite: USS Denebola (AF-56) http://www.ussdenebola.org/CommandingOfficers/Commanding%20Officers.htm [24APR2007]
MAAS, Gerhart GMaas@mindspring.com "...I flew as a Nav / Tacco in VP-22 from 1975-78, as an instructor in VP-31 from 78-81, as a Tacco in VP-50 from 85-87, and retired in 1995 after 23 years..." [14AUG99]
MAAS, AW1 Steve "NO ECHO" smaas@spaceelectronics.comVP-4 from Aug. '68-Jan. '71. NAS Iwakuni, Japan, Viet-Nam, NAS Adak, Alaska, Guam, Midway and all points West. Looking for members of Crew 10 "Mac's Marauders" and Crew 12 "Cubby's Cherubs," Lt. MacDaniels and McCreedy respectively..." [06JAN99]
MAASS, Richard c/o his son Douglas Maass maass@aol.com "...His name is Richard Maass (please note spelling--MAASS). He served as an ARM 1/C in VPB-63 from 1942 to 1945, based first in Jacksonville, Charlotte and Key West. From 1/44 to 7/45 he was in the Utility Squadron out of Port Lyautey, Morocco and participated in the invasion of southern France, between St. Maxime and St. Raphael, attached to the Free French Naval Air Group (he spoke French). Dad is quite ill and might like to hear from any shipmates or crew. I can forward any messages to him. Many thanks...I'm sorry to report that my father, Richard Maass passed away Sept. 10, 1998...My late father, Richard Maass, flew in PBY5-As in VP-76 from 1942 to 1946 as an Aviation Radioman First Class. He was stationed in NAS Jacksonville, Florida and NAF Port Lyautey, Morocco and served with the Free French forces in the invasion of southern France. I'd love to hear from anyone who flew with him during that period. I have his Aviator's Flight Log Book in which he recorded 685.9 hours of flight time and the names of his pilots. One of his passengers was Secretary of the Navy Forrestal..." [BIO Updated 28AUG2000 | BIO Updated 15JUL98 | 05DEC98]
MACAULAY, ATC(AW) D. A. xpc01dmac@erols.com"...1985 thru 1990, AT3-AT2, full systems "I" level Tech. P-3A/B at AIMD..."
MACCARONE, George Jr. Hellcat_0645@att.net "...I served with VP-49 as a photo officer during the 1970 deployment to NAS Keflavik, Iceland, so I am very familiar with the ramp photo of the VP-49 P-3Cs. I was also a proud member of "Grady's Gorillas," the first crew of the BUNO: 157318..." [07MAR2003]
MACCIO, Chris Chris_Maccio@ryder.com "...I served with ASWOC NAF Lajes, Azores, Portugal from 1976-1979. Would like to hear from old Shipmates like Don Flowers, Dave Vasquez, Don Ensminger, etc., and get caught up on the last 25 years!..." [28FEB2003]
MACDONALD, AW Dan dmaia@aol.com "...I was an AW with VP-17 between 1970 and 1972. I flew with Crew 2 as the JEZ operator. The only deployment I made was to NAF Naha, Okinawa, Japan. In 1969 I went to Millington, Tennessee for basic training and A School. From there is was on to training in Southern Califronia, near Huntington Beach but I can't remember the name of that old Naval Air Station. Eventually I was shipped to San Diego for SERE School and then NAS Moffett Field, California. I had a lot of great times with my Shipmates in VP-17 while we lived in Hawaii, off base from NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii. After the Navy I went on to college and eventually became an architect. My Navy experience definately changed my life. Say "Hello" if you remember me..." [09SEP2003]
MacDONALD, YN2 Jim stoney_usmvmcmn@yahoo.com "...I served with VP-19 NAS Moffett Field, California from 1967 to 1969 as a Yoeman 2nd Class. VP-19 in 1968 was the Best of the Best. We won the Battle Effiency "E" for the Seventh Fleet and the Arnold J. Izbell trophy for Aircraft Maintenance and many other awards. We flew mission after mission looking for the USS Pueblo when it was captured by North Korea. This group of men did their duty under a super Commander Frank Barker. I was shocked that NAS Moffett Field, California and VP-19 were disestablished. God Bless my squadron. The U.S. owes them and all service personnel their support NOW MORE THAN EVER. Has anyone seen EJ Dragger we were in VP-19 in 1968 and 1969?..." [E-Mail/BIO Updated 02DEC2006 | 19MAY2004]
MacDONALD, AT3 Malcolm F. mcmac@cheshire.net "...Served in VS-26 from 03/51 to 04/52. My rate was AT3. Any shipmates out there, particularly any that remember that Arctic Cruise..." [18MAR2002]
MacDONALD, ADC(CAC) Murdoch A. "Scotty" Retired murdokay@whidbey.net "...I served with (Maintenance and Crewman) VD-1 PB4Y-1 10/44-12/45 NAAS Camp Kearny, California and WesPac, VPB-123 PB4Y-2 03/46-08/46 NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii, VPB-120 PB4Y-2 09/46-03/47 NAS Whidbey Island, Washington, VP-25 PB4Y-2 06/48-11/49 NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii, VP-61 PB4Y-1 11/49-06/51 NAS Miramar, California and NOTS PB4Y-2 (Test Bed) 09/52-01/54 NAS China Lake, California. Would like to make contact with any shipmates who served with me..." [12OCT2005]
MACEY, Paul pmacey1999@yahoo.com "...I served with VP-31 and VP-50 from January 15, 1977 to December 21, 1978. Aas I look back now, those were some great days..." [22DEC2006]
MacGILLIVRAY, Colin cxmax@seacoast.com "...I was a photographer with VP-23 while it was in Miame. I was a photograper with VP-23 when it was in Miami, Fl. and then moved with the squadron to NAS Brunswick, Maine 1950 to 1954. Happy days for sure. Many wonderful memorys. Its exciting to think that one of my old buddys might see this and drop an e-mail..." [02OCT98]
MACHIN, AD2 Todd A. ta.machin@smmpa.org "...I served in VP-31 79-84 then VP-50 '84-87 a ground ponder in both squadrons, maybe the best mech 50 ever saw! I got hurt in a bad m/c crash after we got back from the '87 deployment and got out in fall 88. I live in Iowa now and am operations supt. in a 23 megawatt power plant, still wrenching! any old shipmates remember me get in touch!...I was in VP-50 from 1984-1988. I made both the 1985 and 1987 deployments. I would like to contact any of my old squadron mates I'm also looking for a cruise book from the 1987 trip. No one brought mine to the hospital when I got hurt!..." [E-Mail Updated 02OCT2000 | 22MAY2000 | 01MAR99]
MACHONGA, David E. DSLEJ@aol.com "...Greetings to all. Enlisted at NAS Glenview, Illinois Dec. 72. Went active Mar,73 (Basic Training). Checked on board VP-64, NAS Willow Grove, Pennsylvania 19Jul73 to 31Oct76. Transferred to NAS Glenview, Illinois, (TAD to VP-90) 3Dec76 to 21Aug79. Then tranfered to VP-90 from 28Aug79 to 14Nov84. Then sent down the hall to VP-60 from 21Nov84 to 30Apr91. Reported to AIMD NAS Willow Grove, Pennsylvania 1Jun91 and retired 31Aug93. It wasn't just a job it was an adventure..." [26JUL98]
MACK, Donald F. MAILMANMACK@MSN.COM "...I was a member of the Blue Goose Squadron (VP-22) Crew 12 the porkers from 1975 - 1977, also with the Sandiman (VQ-2) from 1982 - 1988 and 1991 - 1994, and with projects VPU-1. It was an enjoyable and rewarding time with the ORION..." [10OCT2002]
MACK, AT3 James "Mac" zhurrie@yahoo.com "....I was IFT ExtraOrdinare with VP-49 from 1989 until 1993. Not only part of the World Famous Woodpeckers but also a fine member of the World Famous "Smokin' Joe Camel Crew". After a futile attempt at civilian life in 93. I came back as a weekend warrior with VP-60 NAS Glenview, Illinois, VP-64 NAS Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, and VP-94 NAS New Orleans, Louisiana. I finally gave up the rush of Bommin' em' with bouys in Dec 96. Still missing the "good Ole Days " though. I remember that double Zoomie shot (on the front page), I was staring out the Starboard observer window hoping Bat would ease up on the trigger. Sure wouldn't mind hearing from some of you crewmembers or "ship"mates, But be carefull what you say I have a lot of incriminating video still..." [E-Mail/BIO Updated 18APR2005 | E-Mail Updated 28MAR2004 | 22MAY99]
MACK, Nekoma yummie730@yahoo.com "...I had a great time over there, I have made so many friends in the short amount of time that I was there. I met a great friend that I'll always remember. I'm attached to VP-10 and while we were over there our squadron made VP history. Thank NAS Sigonella, Sicily for all of your support and loyalty. Hope to see you guys again..." [15DEC99]
MACKER, Joseph Duane transformer187@yahoo.com "...Just seeing what the boys at VP-65 are doing I miss being there..." [17MAR2005]
MACKEY, Calvin mad_dog009@yahoo.com "...I was an AT in VP-5 from latter part of 76 to 80. I made deploments to NAS Sigonella, Sicily, NAS Keflavik, Iceland and NAS Bermuda. Would like to hear from old Shipmates, especially Jody Harkness, John Flavel, Tom Devine, or Bob Kauffman. Would like to hear from all of you guys and gals all to many to name. Special note to Lane Judd have not been able to raise you in a while drop me a line. Look forward to rekindling old friendships and as always VP Navy THE ONLY WAY TO FLY..." [26APR2001]
MACKEY, ADR1 Frank c/o his son John Mackey xariahfer@aol.com "...Was a Flight Engineer with VW-11 and VW-13 in Argentia from 1960-1964 and then assigned to VW-1 from early 1969-1971..." [31JAN98]
MACKEY, John xariahfer@aol.com "...spent time at the Volcano club of Ascension Island with VX-1 while I was flying as a radio operator on the EC-135's (ARIA) out of Wright-Patterson..." [31JAN98]
MacMURCHY, Rick ricklynmac@aol.com "...I was in VP-23 form 1989 - 1992. I was PPC of World Famous CAC-03 "Flying Pigs" during our NAS Sigonella, Sicily deployment (1991-1992). I'd love to hear from any fellow Seahawks and especially any fellow "Pigs."..." [E-Mail Updated 27AUG2005 | 03AUG99]
MACYGIN, AD1(NAC) Michael R. Retired  michael@macygin.com "...US Navy from November 1975 thru October 1995. Served in Patrol Squadron Five-Six (VP-56) from 1978 thru 1984 and Patrol Squadron Four Seven (VP-47) from 1987 thru 1990 as P-3 Flight Engineer. I'm interested in hearing from any of my former Shipmates..." WebSite: http://www.macygin.com/ [25APR2000]
MADDALENA, Joe joem@score.com joemadd@aol.com"...I was an NFO with VP-19 '86-'89. I currently work with NAVY flight crews on a daily basis and come in contact with VP-19 shipmates occasionally..." WEBSITE: http://members.aol.com/joemadd/home.html
MADDOCK, PN2 Greg "Maddie" Retired ptrbltdrvr_2000@yahoo.com "...I served with VP-47 from October 1991 to May 1995 with 2 deployments to NAS Misawa, Japan and NSF Diego Garcia. I made alot of great friends, Bret Pearson, Bruce McVicar, Ken Levesque, Julie LaBelle. If I have forgotten anyone I am sorry. Hope this finds all former squadronmates in the best of health. I have been looking for Stacey Stewart and Steph Taylor. Anyone having knowledge of their whereabouts please email me. Hope all is well in the land of Aloha!..." [BIO Updated 09OCT2005 | 22AUG2001]
MADDEN, Bob bobmadden11@netscape.net "...I served with VJ-61 from 1952 to 1953..." [05JAN2009]
MADDUX, LCDR Dick "...I was attached to VP-47 from the early 1970's. I did an NAS Adak, Alaska tour and the NAS Agana, Guam NAS Moffett Field, California rotation. I am now retired from the Navy Reserves and a Captain for a major airline. Just wanted to say HI!..." [12FEB99]
MADERA, MCPO David "Maddog" maderadj@vfa-87.navy.mil "...Stumbled across the VP pages and enjoyed reading up on VP blasts from the past. Mac Stuecklen of VXN-8 late eighties days, I AM still in the Navy and probably will be for life (you called it). I am a greyhead Mad Senior Chief now. I served with VP-44 from 1983-1985, VXN-8 from 1986-1989, VQ-2 EP-3Es from 1990-1992, VX-1 from 1993-1996, Tomcats and Hornets having been taking my blood for the past three squadrons. I am currently heading to sea on the TUSS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Retiring out of P-3's has a good ring. Incidently VXN-8ers, Master Chief Mike Smith (Smitty) of VXN-8 aircrew is the CAG 8 Master Blaster. Still a Hellcat. Young Lucky Lucien (ATAN of VXN-8) just checked in yesterday, a seasoned AT1 ready to take over things. Small World. CDR Gore, I still recall that dance under the mistletoe (does she?). Good VP days..." [18NOV2002]
MADERE, PO3 Antoine J. a.madere13@fuse.net "...I served with VP-45 from July 1966 until August 1967 as an E-4 line mechanic..." [17DEC2007]
MADERE, AW2 Tom tmadere@bellsouth.net "...I served as a AW2 Sonar Operator on P2's with VP-94 from its inception in 1970 until March 1971. Prior to that it was reserve squadron VP-821..." [05MAY2003]
MADEROS, LT Jules  Circa OCS Graduation mmaderos@gmail.com c/o His Son Matthew Maderos mmaderos@bridgew.edu "...I was wondering if any Shipmates from VP-42 can help my Dad. (LT Jules Maderos) track down LT P. J. DUNNE who were both in VP-42 from 63-66. Thanks!..." [E-Mail Updated 20APR2009 | 17JUN2001]
MADGETT, ATC(AW) Steve Ret. BULLETT437@AOL.COM "...VP-24 72-74, VP-45 77-80, 84-87, and VP-30 80-84. Saw some old friends here would like to see more..."
MADISON, Doug dodimadison@email.msn.com "...I served from May 960 to July 961 when I went active duty. I served for 39 months aboard the U.S.S.Bennington (CVS-20)..." [18MAR2001]
MAGALIS, CAPTAIN Rick Retired rmagalis@aol.com "...Enlisted 1963 to 1964, NAVCAD 1964 to 1965 (Commissioned and Winged December 1965), VP-24 from 1966 to 1968, Seaboard World Airlines 1968 to 1970, VP-30 1970 to 1974, USS Independence CV-62 ANav 1974 to 1976, Degree Completion Program 1976 to 1978, VP-44 1978 to 1981, PATWINGSLANT 1981, VT-31 1981 to 1983, COMFAIRKEF ASW Ops O 1983 to 1985, Naval War College 1985 to 1989, CO Rice University NROTC 1989 to 1991, Booz Allen & Hamilton Inc., Royal Saudi Navy Program 1991 to present..." [30DEC98]
MAGEE, DPC Chris Retired dpcusnavyret@webtv.net "...On this Memorial Day I think of all the Shipmates I served with in the past. One in particular stands out in my mind. I was scanning the "Memorial to Lost VP Shipmates" and could not locate the incident which I think occurred in 78 or 79 (?). A P-3 out of NAS Brunswick, Maine was lost. I was assigned to the ASWOC/TSC NAF Lajes, Azores, Portugal 74-76. I worked for LCDR William Francis Dupont. I am sure I read where he was a crewmember on the lost P-3. He was a great Naval Officer and Gentleman. I think of him often, and especially on this Memorial Day. I have nothing but fond memories of my association with members of the VP Community..." [28MAY2001]
MAGEE, Tom tlmagee@aol.com or tlmagee@juno.com "...I was an instructor in VP-30 NAS Patuxent River, Maryland 65-68. Came from AEWBarRonPac by way of a few months in AEWTULANT. would like to hear from some of the folks I flew with. Happy New Year..." [28DEC97]
MAGERS, Harvey hlm48mus@hotmail.com "...I served with VX-8 and was with them when they were redesignated VXN-8. It was a great squadron. The base gave us the name "Lazy 8" which I thought that was funny. I hope the rest of the frevious men have had a good life. Thank you and God Bless..." [04JUL2009]
MAGGARD, AE3(AC) Paul westie@pond.net "...VW-1 1964 -1965. I believe we were the first Navy land based squadron into nam in1965? I flew 780hrs in the Willie Victor in that area . Still have the squadron book..." [14NOV98]
MAGIDOW, Harold c/o His Son-In-Law Richard J.Ziccard RZ9BALL@aol.com "...Served with VPB-200 while stationed at MCAS/NAS Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii..." [03APR2000]
MAGNIFICO, Carl J. SgtMaggit@worldnet.att.net "...Enlisted in USNR in April '61 with VP-834 out of NAS Floyd Bennett Field, New York. In November of that year our Squadron was combined with VP-832 and recalled to active duty RE: Cuban Crisis. Deployed to NAS Jacksonville, Florida and was redesignated VP-62 then deployed to NAS Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, rigging the Ships carrying the missles into that country. Discharged from active duty in August '62 and remained in active reserves. Was in XO LtCdr Simkin's crew as radio operator, Radar, ECM, and later as TACCO. Discharged from USNR in '70. Like to hear from fellow Shipmates. Have Law Enforcement page URL http://www.angelfire.com/nj/CopperMine..." [20MAY99]
MAGRAW, John abeech90l@aol.com "...I served with VP-6 Crew 11 from 1968-1971 at NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii. Any info on my FE AE1 D. K. Hughes would be appreciated. I would also like to get a squadron patch and would like to obtain a model of a SP5B Martin Marlin from my time in VP-48..." [E-Mail Updated 06APR2005 | 05JUL99]
MAGRINO, Vinny bigv106@aol.com "...I served with VP-2 from 1963 to 1966..." [02NOV2009]
MAGRUDER, Donald (Mac) magcon@webtv.net "...VP-22 1959-1961. Crewed aboard QA7. Was an AE3 and operated ECM. Will never forget riding on my "magic carpet" as foreward bow observer in the nose of the P2V-5F. Had some wild "Mr. Roberts" liberties on Hotel St., NAS Iwakuni, Japan and NAS Atsugi, Japan with Shipmates..." [15JAN2000]
MAGSAMEN, Al alandwendy@hotmail.com "...VP-2 P2V-7, NAS Whidbey Island, Washington; 1956-1957; Flight Crew Plane Captain (AD3 - AD2 VP-40 P5M-2, NAS North Island, San Diego, California; 1966-1967; PowerPlants & Flight Crew Plane Captain (AD1-ADRC) VP-40 P-3B, NAS Moffett Field, California; 1967-1969; Flight Crew Flight Engineer & Squadron NATOPS engineer (ADRC). Retired: 1986, Presently serving with Christian Missionary Organization called "Mercy Ships"..." [26MAY99]
MAHAFFEY, Sterry D. Sr. otetz@aol.com "...I was in VP-6 from 1947-49. I would appreciate hearing from my old 'mates!..." [07FEB98]
MAHALEY, Francis (Mo) c/o His Daughter Kathleen Brown happytail2003@yahoo.com "...Hi, Is there anyone out there from the Screaming - O - Four (VP-104)? I know some of you have computers, & others don't. I'am the daughter of Francis Mahaley (Mo) would like to hear from everyone, pics, & that know him. Tell me what he was like in WW2. I will answer everyone. PLEASE WRITE..." [E-Mail Updated 24AUG2001 | E-Mail Updated 05DEC99 | 19MAY98]
MAHL, Scottie sjmahl@alltel.net "...Served with VP-24 as a FE from 1992 to decom (1995). Had many interesting moments, both on the ground and in the air. I'd like to hear from the many people associated with those moments. what's up hippies from the past, "Gone Fishing"? PEACE..." [22MAR2000]
MAHON, Everitt "Little Willie" emahon@satx.rr.com "...Attended Recruit Training at NAS North Island, San Diego, California and reported to VP-61 at NAS Miramar, California (Carpenter Shop in the 1st LT's Division), VP-892 at NAS Alameda, California with a deployment to NS Sangley Point, Philippines and VP-50 NAS Alameda, California with a deployment to NAS Iwakuni, Japan in 1953. I took an early out in November 1954 and attended UT-Austin graduating in 1957. I would like to hear from former Shipmates..." [BIO Updated 18OCT2009 | 16OCT2009]
MAHON, CAPT Richard B. https://naval-air.org/flightlog/moreinfo.asp?UID=341 "...CAPT Richard B. Mahon, USN - NFL Number: 341 - Date of Birth: 3/10/1928 - Date In: 9/7/1945 - Date Out: 6/30/1978 - City, State: Basye, VA - School Attended: Univ Mississippi - Aircraft Flown: PB4Y-2, P2V-5F, P4M-1, P2V, SNJ - Ship or Unit: VP-9, CO, OP-05A and USS Shangri-La, Nav. - Pilot Desg.: Patrol Plane Cdr - Theaters, Campaigns, etc.: Vietnam - Associations/Service Organizations: Assn of Nav Aviation Nav Av Museum Fdn Flying Midshipmen Tailhook Assn U.S. Naval Institute - Highest personal decoration or award: Navy Commend. Med.-2 - Significant Achievements: No accidents, no flight violations Member Lions International. Served at OPNAV & BuWeps in Washington, DC. CO VP-9; CVA-38; 6,000+ flight hours. In Memoriam? No..." [09DEC2005]
MAHONEY, Bob c/o David Williams esa_3x@bellsouth.net "...Served with VPB-116 from mid 1944 to war's end. Bob was a belly gunner who saw action at Iowa Jima and holds the Distinguished Flying Cross. Bob's never been to a Reunion and has had no contact with any veterans of his unit since the end of WW II. Bob is 83 and in good health and would love to hear from any former Shipmates..." [23JUL2008]
MAHONEY, Jack G. c/o His Daughter Kathleen Denning katlee54@aol.com "...I am looking for anyone who remembers my dad Jack G. Mahoney. He was in VPB-108. He was a Bow Gunner in the "Super Snooper." He has mentioned Andy Anderson, Tom Idle, John Hawkins, Jimmy Collins and Nick Henz and I know there are alot more. I sure would like to make contact with anyone who was over in the Pacific with my dad. I would love to get you in contact with him. He'd enjoy talking to you. Plese e-mail me if you know him. Thank you..." [26JAN2002]
MAHONEY, William Matthew c/o his son Mike Mahoney mahone@wn.com.au "...I am trying to trace the history of my father, William Matthew Mahoney b Jan 1918 whose history is believed to be this: Navy regular, was a Pearl Harbour when Japs attacked, Rear Gunner for Catalinas, possibly in VP-21 Squadron or VP-22 Squadron, Moved to Perth Western Australia early 1942 with other squadrons and was reformed as VP-101. Operated from Perth then to Phillipines, at end of war was a Chief Petty Officer. Believed to have died in Jacksonville Florida 1968/1969. If anyone knows anthing of his service history and any personal details such as children, please let me know..." [E-Mail Updated 08DEC99 | 27APR98]
MAHOOD, Richard W. kitcl@fiber-net.com "...I was stationed with VP-10 in NAS Brunswick, Maine from April 1953 until Jan 1957. Anybody out there?..." [08JUL98]
MAIFELD, Joe 1gadawg@bellsouth.net "...Was a memeber of the Mad Foxes (VP-5) in 1980 and 1981. Joined the squadron during mid-deployment in NAS Bermuda and made the tour to NAS Sigonella, Sicily. I would like to hear from any comrades..." [09JAN2000]
MAIKAI, AFCM Bill Retired maikaiwk@valleyint.com "...Howzit folks long time no hear! I served with VP-17 73-77, VP-22 80-84, VP-31 84-88, and VP-22 88-92. My best tours were being a Blue Goose. I had lots of good fun and you guys and gals I served with made the VP Navy one heck of a time. I laugh alot just thinking how crazy I was. I live in Washington State and retired in 93. I hope to hear from you folks..." [E-Mail Updated 29NOV99 | 13MAY98]
MAIN, Homer Retired homermain@cox.net "...I served with FASRON-101 at NAS Quonset Point, Rhode Island from April 1951 until July 1953. I was in the radar shop in hanger 3. I was an ATAN when I arrived and was AT2 when I left. I would like to hear from anyone who remembers me..." [24NOV2004]
MAIN, AM3 Tharon R. usspineisland@aol.com "...I served aboard the USS Pine Island (AV-12) from August 1952 to October 1954. I worked in the Aviation Metal Shop but spent the last few months as a Master-At-Arms under Chief Ward. I would very much like to make contact with anyone serving aboard the ship during this time period..." [16JUL2003]
MAINS, Doug dmains@hsc.unt.edu "...I served with VP-26 Special Projects from 1976 to 1978 before it was desginated VPU-1 . I would like to hear from fellow "Old Buzzards" and swap some sea stories..." {E-Mail Updated 13JUL98]
MAIONE, Mike MIKEMAIONE@YAHOO.COM "...LOOKING FOR PEOPLE FROM VP-2..DATES PREFERRED 1961 TO 1964. I WAS A PARACHUTE RIGGER..HAVE SOME GREAT AND NOT SO GREAT MEMORIES OF NAS Kodiak, Alaska...LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU..." [05OCT2000]
MAITEN, Renita M. maifo4@bellsouth.net "...I served in VP-49 from 1988 until 1992. I still reside in Jacksonville, Fl. with my family and would love to heard from the Airframes/Corrosion crew who served during the adventurous years as I did..." [26FEB2000]
MAKOWSKI, AW3 Keith (ski) checkmated4u@yahoo.com "...I served with VP-44 from 1973 to 1976. I would like to hear from any of my fellow Shipmates during that period..." [02DEC2002]
MALDONADO, Joe whispers1227@yahoo.com "...I served VQ-1 from 1965 to 1967 (got hurt during the NS Sangley Point, Philippines Detachment then got wounded July 17, 1967 during a FASU/NSA DaNang, Republic of Vietnam rocket attack) and VP-40 at NAS North Island, San Diego, California from 1967 to 1968..." [BIO Updated 18MAY2009 | 17MAY2009]
MALIES, YN1 Donna donna.malies@eglin.af.mil "...I was stationed at VX-4 between 1989-1991, I was YNSN/YN3/and a frocked YN2. I went on two detachments to Key West. I worked at OTA for one year, then move to admin department, with YNSN Torresskerrett, and YN1 Tirado (Now CWO3). Would love to hear from anyone..." [02SEP2001]
MALINCHALK, Joe dblknotspy@aol.com "...VP-17 81-85, Retired 95. Crew One Radio "All for none and none for One, I got mine load your own bags" Jojo the dog-faced boy, he walks he talks he crawls on his belly like a reptile etc..." [13MAR99]
MALINSKI, John johnmalinski01@msn.com "...Served with the U. S. Customs. Brough back a lot of good times with a lot of great people..." [26JAN2002]
MALLETTE, ADR3 James R. Mallette jjmallette1@juno.com "...I served from 1960-1964. Went to A school in NAS Memphis, Tennessee MEM then to VAW-33 till discharged. I was air intelligence PO and flew aircrew in AD5-Q later called EA1-5Q. I went on two or three Med cruises aboard USS Saratoga, USS Independence, was also aboard USS Enterprse just before she went on world cruise. Might have been during the Cuban missile blockade. That was exciting, sitting on cat engine running waiting to launch. Would like to know if there is still anybody around who lived out on Lake Ponsset. Do we ever have any Reunions?..." [12NOV2002]
MALLON, Donald E. Don-Norms@dellnet.com "...I served with VP-40 as Patrol Plane Commander In 1954-1956. The squadron was stationed at NAS North Island, San Diego, California and NS Sangley Point, Philippines during this period. Our patrols covered much of the South China Sea. If there is anyone who was with VP-40 during this era it would be fun to swap stories about Caviti City, PI and other places!..." [19MAR2000]
MALLORY, AT2 Jay Rangeley97@aol.com "...I was stationed in NAS Brunswick, Maine from May 1961 thru May 1964 attached to VP-11. I was an AT-2, first radio operator, assigned to Ashleaf 7, 9LBY, #148397 (almost the last P2V ever manufactured). Flew our butts of during the blockade of Cuba in 1962. Had deployments to NS Roosevelt Roads, PR, NAS Argentia, Newfoundland, Canada, NAS Keflavik, Iceland, and NS Rota, Spain. Some crew members were LTCR Ray Gaul, LT Ralph Drews, LT Meeks, Brad Case AO, Mike McCorkle, "Frenchy" (engineer), Jim Schuett, and a guy with the last name of Cox who smoked cigars and chewed the butts for flavor... Anyone around that era?..." [12FEB2001]
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MALONE, AO Jack irish.jpm@verizon.net "...Served with VP-23 as an AO from 1953-1955 ( NAS Brunswick, Maine, NAF Port Lyautey, Morocco, and NS Roosevelt Roads, PR..." [E-Mail Updated 27DEC2002 | BIO Updated 11OCT2000 | 02OCT2000]
MALONEY, LT Tom TMALONEY@worldnet.att.net"...I'm a former "Bull" Ensign from VP-10 and really appreciated seeing a portion of your page dedicated to Irv Glick. My shipmates and I pulled many a prank in his name while I was in the squadron. I am currently an instructor pilot in VT-31 in Corpus Christi, Texas..."
MALONEY, William "Boston" vp30aswan@hotmail.com "...I miss being in touch with my old VP-30 squadron when we we're in NAS Patuxent River, Maryland. Miss those days of waiting for SP to clear deer off of runway.....whhoooooah..." [25AUG2008]
MALSCH, Richard malschd@firstweber.com "...I was stationed at NAS Cubi Point, Philippines from 1960 to 1962, remembering Olongapo very well, and the Sea Wolf Bar..." [09MAR2007]
MALTA, Anthony J. ajmalta@earthlink.net "...Joined VP-8 for two years active duty (USNR) as SN in 1958 when it was based at NAS NAS Chincoteague, Virginia., flying P2V-5s. Duty in the boondocks; best and nearest liberty was Crisfield, Md. where one could at least get a decent seafood dinner. An office type, I served with the squadron as education yeoman, and flew as observer/nosegunner in the gunless front nose seat every chance I could get; generally with Lt(j.g.) McArdle in plane LC5 -- he from Detroit area and would often get required flight time in by flying to NAS Grosse ILE, Michigan on weekend trips when he was off. Made several ops flights, too -- including one crash landing at NAS Jacksonville, Florida. Many good officers in squadron then, including one who was killed in an aircraft crash in South America after he had transferred. I served with VP-8 until it relocated to NAS Norfolk, Virginia in late 1958 -- shortly thereafter, promoted to JO3 and transferred to USS Greenwich Bay (AVP-41). Still have many memories of the squadron and its people (including some home 8mm movies taken at NAS Chinco), standing frigid ramp watches trying to stay out of the snow and wind in the nosewheel wells, those horrible "box lunches" packed aboard for 8-hour patrol flights and all the rest of that fun stuff..." [25OCT99]
MALTRY, AD1 Jay Sr Retired maltry1@hotmail.com "...I was stationed at VP-24 "85-88" and VP-10 from "88-91" where I retired. I would like to hear from my old buddies who were stationed with me at the time. If you have any information on some of my old crew i would like to hear from them..." [14FEB2000]
MALVEY, Ed (Malv) grbeard@nji.com "...I served with VP-8 1966-67 I was one of those fleet radioman who qualified for crew. I would love to hear from any other "black-shoe sailors" who was in that first class of radiomen at NAS Patuxent River, Maryland in 1966..." [Updated 19JUN98]
MAMMELLI, AT1 Charles (Carlo) Carlo707@gte.net "...Flew as FCO VQ-1 Crew-33 (74-78), VP-31 FCO Inst. (78-81), & VP-94 (81-83). Sure miss the good ole days. Still keep in touch with many good friends, but would like to find two long lost souls: AT3 Shaun Mills and AT2 John Payton. Both last heard from in Central Calif in the '80's...." [24FEB98]
MAMOULIDES, George gmamou@bellsouth.net "...I would love to hear from old Shipmates who served in VP-46 from October 1957 to September 1959. Please contact me at my EMail address..." [E-Mail Updated 14SEP2001 | 25JUN98]
MANARO, AWC Larry L. Retired Larryl@ssisp.com "...It would really help if everyone could put dates of service to squadrons. Especially VP-1 (52-55) and (70-73) & VP-9 (74-79) & VS-38 (66-69)..." [10NOV98]
MANCE, Mike mikemance@hotmail.com "...I was able to see a lot of my old VP-64 Shipmates, what has happened to them, and obtain their email addresses..." [08SEP99]
MANCINI, AT2 Ron ramancini8@yahoo.com "...I served with VW-3 from 1958 to 1960. Flew in PM3 and PM6. Went to C School in Biloxi..." [15JUL2009]
MANCINI, AT1 Victor J. vjmancini@erols.com "...Hi all. I had spent my first tour in VP-49 from '89-'92 were we deployed to NAS Bermuda/ NAS Bermuda and NS Rota, Spain/Lajes/Puerto Rico, which included dets to all points. From there I transfered to NAWC Warminster, Pa. were I had the oppurtunity to see how all of the P-3 hardware and software gets developed and has the bugs hammered out. I left the Navy in '95 and have currently been rehired by the reserves to drill with VP-64 at sunny NAS Willow Grove, Pennsylvania. I also currently work as a contractor for Eagle Systems at the P-3 hardware and software development facility at NAWC NAS Patuxent River, Maryland. I've met alot of people at all locales mentioned above and would like to say that it was and is a pleasure to serve with everyone who likes to work hard and play hard. Drop me a line to say Hi..." [08NOV98]
MANCUSO, Anthony P. c/o his son James Mancuso jejunabra@AOL.com "...I am trying to find out about the following Reserve Patrol Squadrons that my father, Anthony P. Mancuso was in during the late 1950s and early 1960s: VP-927 or VP-937 is one and VP-852 is the other. Does anyone have any information about these squadrons, history and their aircraft? My father flew the P2V7 Neptune in each of the two squadrons he was in and one was based at NAS Floyd Bennett Field, New York. If anyone has any information on these, please get back to me. Thank you..." [05OCT98]
MANCUSO, Tom (Mac) BEPA917@aol.com "...Some of the best years of my life was spent in VP-21 from 1957 to 1963. I'm looking for any pictures of Crew 5 or P2V7 BUNO: 145909..." [16MAR2001]
MANER, AEC James Retired c/o John N. Eubanks AECS-USN retired fesa@leading.net "...Served with VP-23..." [23MAR2000]
MANEY, AD2(AW) Scott A. maniac66@bellsouth.net "...I'm currently attached to VP-30 at NAS Jacksonville, Florida..." [23APR2003]
MANGES, Milton jd0715@aol.com "...Served VPB-20 China Korea So. Pacific 1944 thru 45. I was a ARM 2C. Looking for anyone who served with me..." [14DEC97]
MANGIERI, Nicholas John nick@valorpress.com "...As Martin Roland, Siaom, I served with FASRON-14, Naval Air Base Kobler, Saipan, 1946 to 1947. Toward the end of my tour, I volunteered to be part of a three-man task force to monitor an improvised the rocket range for incoming fleet fighter aircraft. A hastily-constructed "target" of white coral was set-up on a plateau-like outcropping off the southern tip of the island in Magicienne Bay. After each run by the aircraft, my job was to descend from my position in a "Harp Shack", on the edge of the cliff, that was 100 yards distant from the target, and then climb to the top of the plateau, rearrange the destroyed coral and then back to my original position, etc. Apparently, because of the constant immersion in the surf and then continually working with coral rock, I developed severe jungle rot of hands and feet. Was air-evaced to Guam, then to Aiea Heights Naval Hospital, Hawaii and finally to Oak Knoll NH, California, for the next six smonths before discharge. Because I left before my part of the task was completed, does anyone have feedback on our efforts or the success of the mission - or knowledge of Shipmates AOM1 Robert Nelson or AOM1 Robert Anderson?..." [26NOV2006]
MANGLES, Dave manglesdavid@aol.com "...I served in the TAR Navy from 1968 until 1981. My first tour I was attached to NARTU NAS Memphis, Tennessee, at Millington, Tn. I don't remember the VP squadron designation, but I trained and worked on SP2Es and SP2h's. Being an AME, there wasn't much difference in the aircraft systems, but I both enjoyed working and cussing the P2, because of what I considered the tight work space. I went on to work on A4's F4'2, F8's, and F14's, but always considered the propeller driven aircraft to be "real" airplanes, versus "vaccuum cleaners" I only got to ride in the P2 once, because I wasn't designated aircrew, but it was a good flight, from NAS Memphis, Tennessee to St. Louis to pick up some reserve aircrew, for their 2 weeks active duty. I'll always remember the P2, whether it was crawling over the wing beam to get from the back to the front or pulling the survival equipment for the even and odd calendar inspections. Fond memories abound for the P2..." [16FEB2005]
MANIX, Dean deanmanix@yahoo.com "...I served with VP-17 from 1989-1992. I wish to thank you for our friendship..." [11FEB2003]
MANKOWITZ, Murray mopicserv@juno.com "...I was a member of VP-208 in 1942. We deployed to NS Roosevelt Roads, PR..." [01JUL2000]
MANN, PHCS Gary A. Retired retphcs@aol.com "...I served with VP-9 from March 1974 to October 1978. I made deployments to NAS Iwakuni, Japan and NAF Kadena, Okinawa, Japan. Even spent a year one month in NSF Diego Garcia with the donkeys and the chickens. Worked in the AI shop and flew with all the crews. I also served with VP-56 from 1967 to 1970. Started off at NAS Norfolk, Virginia in P2s, deployed to NS Rota, Spain, and returned to NAS Patuxent River, Maryland to get the new P-3C. Miss the flight hours, the 0:dark30 preflights, and the Shipmates from two great squadrons. Anyone out there a Turtle?..." [23MAR2004]
MANN, AMSC J. R. Retired jrmshmsr@yahoo.com "...Entered the Navy on July 1959. I served with the USS Independence (CV-62), USS Antietam (CV-36), NAS Pensacola, Florida, B-School and FE School, VP-9 (1965 to 1968), VP-44, Recruiting Duty and VP-24 (1975 to 1979) FE Crew 7..." [E-Mail/BIO Updated 15MAR2009 | 07NOV2006]
MANN, Philip C. pcm@capital.net "...I was attached to this squadron in 1944 and 1945. We were basically anti-sub and flew out of Saipan in the Marianas. Fortunately, most of the Jap subs had been destroyed by the time we started flying anti-sub patrols. We lost a few planes that could not take off before a typhoon hit us off the coast of Okinawa, but fortunately all our crews made it safely to nearby ships. We did lose one plane after the war. They were on a sight-seeing trip over Japan and hit a mountain. In addition to the crew, an admiral and a captain were on board. The plane was not found for over two years. This was national news and covered in Readers Digest. Any former member of VPB-205 will recognize this story. Unfortunately, I have never made contact with any former members of VPB-205 but would be delighted to hear from anyone. Crew #5 included LT. Morris, LT(JG) Beaudoin, and enlisted men Noonan, Heimburg, Burkhardt, McCurly, Salyards, Cupido, Bostain, Waidler, and myself. P.S. I was 18 yrs old at the time and will be 75 shortly..." [13MAY2001]
MANN, ADC Tom Retired trmann@web-access.net "...Good to see familiar names. I served with VW-1 from 1968-1971 as a ground pounding ADR3, VP-16 from 1973-1977 as a 2nd Mech/Flight Engineer, VQ-1 from 1977-1978 as a Flight Engineer, VP-4 from 1978-1984 as a Flight Engineer, NAMTRADET NAS Moffett Field from 1984-1987 as a Instructor, VP-50 87-90 Maintenance, NAESU DET NAS Cubi Point, Philippines from 1990-1992 AOIC, and NAESU Camp Pendleton from 1992 to retirement OIC..." [E-Mail Updated 11JAN2003 | E-Mail Updated 18MAY99 | 14NOV97]
MANN, TOM t_mann@gtmo.net "...I WAS RADIOMAN ON CREW 6, VP-8 IN 67/68. CS CORNETT WAS PPC, KEITH WINTERS PP2C, AND GORDON CLOW WAS TACCO. WAS GREAT CREW AND HAD GREAT LEADERSHIP. I AM NOW A CIVILIAN EXPLOSIVES SAFETY OFFICER AT NAS Guantanamo Bay, Cuba AND WILL TRANSFER TO NADEP CHERRY PT IN JUNE. WONDER WHERE AT2 CHARLES (ALFIE) ALFORD IS NOW?..." [22APR99]
MANNING, RM2 Dan DRManning@msn.com "...Looking for VP-10 CAC's and Blackshoe Radiomen from 1966 - 1968, especially the original 13 from the Fleet carriers. I talk to Tom Thompson and Lou Mezie, drop me a line..." [22JAN99]
MANNING, ATC J.B. Retired JosephBMan@aol.com "...I served with VP-19 from 1963 to 1968 as LCPO. Would like to hear from old Shipmates from that era..." [09MAR2002]
MANNING, John F. X. jfxmanning@aol.com "...I was a pilot in VP-50 flying the P5M from June 1958 to April 1960 with one deployment to NAS Iwakuni, Japan Oct '58- May '59. I served with VP-833 NAS Floyd Bennett Field, New York flying the P2V (SP2H) from Oct '65 to Jan '69 with two weeks active duty stints in NAS Brunswick, Maine, and NAS Jacksonville, Florida..." []
MANNING, ATC Joseph B. Retired josephbman@aol.com "...I served with ATU-12 (1948-1951), VP-6 (1951-1954), VW-1 / VW-3 (1958-1961) and VP-19 (1963-1968). I retired as a ATC. I would like to hear from former Shipmates..." [10APR2006]
MANNING, LCDR Richard (Dick) B. Retired rb.mann@fidalgo.net "...My first tour in VP was with VP-42 from March 1962 until January 1965 at NAS North Island, San Diego, California. I was one of the first TACCO's in the Squadron and in the Navy as well. I first flew in P5M's and then transitioned to P2's. Was assigned to Crew-8 but was substituting for another TACCO when Crew-8, BUNO: 131513 crashed in the South China Sea (SEE: In Memorial for lost friends September 8th, 1964). We lost 4 men from our crew and a passenger. The aircraft impacted the water while on a night rigging run. After a tour at NAS Whidbey Island, Washington as a Radar Watch Officer, I was assigned to VP-2 from August 1968 to October 1969. VP-2 made the last WestPac deployment of P2's and set new records for performance that were ever made by a P2 Squadron CanDo VP-2, Second to None. Worst part of my VP experience was that I'm still trying to put 10 lbs into a 5 lb. bag. Retired from VP-69 in the Reserves in 1977 and so far have beaten the longevity odds. The VP Navy is the best even if we did have to fly 13 hr. hops. Be sure to get a copy of Brian McGuniess's book "Coffee On the Wing Beam". Lots of great memory joggers. To all VP-2ers, get on board the VP-2 Association. We just had a terrific reunion in San Jose, CA. E-mail me for info..." [E-Mail Updated 11JAN2008 | E-Mail Updated 30DEC2001 | 19SEP98]
MANSFIELD, Mike (Guido) 781-804-2221 "...I served three tours with VP-92 none but the best. I'm alive and kicking on the midnight relief shift at Hingham Police Department in Massachusetts. Give me a call!..." [08MAR2003]
MANTINEO, Sal SALBOY69@aol.com "...I would like to hear from anyone who was in VP-56 from 1955 through 1959. I was on Crew 4 with Roy Fell, Engign Labella, Pete Mihelic, ADRC who I see every so often..." [15AUG99]
MANUEL, ADR3 Jack jman1950@comcast.net "...I served with VQ-2 from 1970 to 1972 as a ADR3. I met a lot of good people and had a great time in NS Rota, Spain..." [09APR2003]
MANVILLE, John sp5b_p2v@yahoo.com "...In VP-31 from 1966 to 1969. Originally flew in P5M's. Then P2's in 1967. Howdy to my old Shipmates. Remember Honeypott, Westbrook, Merkley, Hogan, Perry, Stratton, Brown, LCDR Krienke, LT Geck, LT Dunham, LT Porterfield, Daniels, Mixon, Kirkpatrick and many more...How many more old VP-31 Shipmates are there out there? The last posting found AX2 T. Hinds and AX/LCDR S. Daniel. How about Westbrook, Hogan, Merkley, Herriot, Kirkpatrick, Arkneau, Knerr, Mixon (Tweet shop), AO2 Brown, AD1 Stratton, and ADR2 Young...Have heard from many old shipmates...Daniel, Hinds, Westbrook, Kruzick, Gosnell and Patten..." [E-Mail/BIO Updated 01JAN2007 | BIO Updated 07JAN2006 | 14JUN2005]
MAPES, AFCM Bob Retired ramapes@erols.com "...Shipmates. I was in VP-26 from Jan 93 til Dec 96. Back to Back NAS Sigonella, Sicily deployments with a side trip to Thule Greenland. Just saying hello, retired life is great in the Pax River area..." [30NOV98]
MARACLE, Ron ron.maracle@sympatico.ca "...I served with VP-44 from May 1979 - August 1981. It was certiantly an elite part of my naval experience. While stationed at NAS Brunswick, Maine. I worked at the barracks and the cafeteria. Anyone out there remember the good times we had such as Bob Kowal, Dave Mccarthy, Alan Madden or Doug Kohl. While on WestPac's we all worked for the 1st LT. Remember the Gee dunk store operated in the hanger, and the great barracks in Okinawa. Hope to hear from you all..." [06SEP2002]
MARAVETZ, Dave dcmoravec@yahoo.com "...Hi, I was a part of VP-5, back in 1977. I had just completed a tour of duty in Iceland when I was transferred to VP-5. The year I was in Iceland July '74 to July '75, I was part of AIMD, specializing on ASA-66. Those were the good old days. The Mad Foxes had the efficiency 'E' plus one hash mark during those days..." [E-Mail Updated 14MAR2002 | 01SEP98]
MARCHANT, M. S. "March" msm0122@livenet.net "...I was an ADE1 with VP861 from 1946 to 1950 when I was called on active duty. I remained on active duty until 1952 when I was separated from the service. I was with VP861 the entire time. If anyone wishes to write I would appreciate correspondence..." [21JUL99]
MARCHBANKS, Lloyd A. lam6@cdc.gov "...I was a mechanic with VP-18 from May 1962 to December 1965..." [09MAY2000]
MARCHETTI, AT1 James "Jim" tazmarchetti@yahoo.com "...I was a "Boomer" (VP-48) from October 1986 to September 1989, NAS Adak, Alaska (December 1985 to June 1986), 11 months later went to P.I. (April 1987 to September 1987) and 13 months later had a "memory tour" back to NAS Adak, Alaska (December 1988 to June 1989) again. I was a Special Projects (BT) IFT and Weapons System Technician (WST) and LOVED VP-48. Then on to VP-31 "Black Lightning" as an Instructor/MTS/Curriculum Dev. Mgr. until my departure in August 1992. Lived in Overland Park, Kansas for 5 years and came back to the SF Bay Area in 1997. Anyone knowing the whereabouts of any other Boomers, I would appreciate a quick note from you..." WebSite: http://www.patrolsquadron48.org/ [E-Mail/BIO Updated 07JAN2004 | 02DEC97]
MARCHIONE, ASCS Dean Retired dbenmark@aol.com "...I was stationed with VW-1 from June 1963 until July 1965. I started out as a Flt Engineer but was fired by CDR "Diamond Jim" Braden. Worked in power plants for Ens Parrish and later Ens Streeter. Also worked in the "Fly-away Engine Change Crew." Had some good times there. Also flew as flight mech on R7V 00, was on her when we landed on tail at NAS Atsugi, Japan. Got married there on September 12 1964, to Polly Parson, still married to her. Changed to AS rating in 1966, and retired June 1982. Guys, get in touch..." [25JAN2001]
MARCO, Tony De tonyd118@aol.com "...I was with Squadron VPB-118 from May 7 1945 to the end. I was in crew 13. Please some one drop me a line..." [14FEB99]
MARD, Michael
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