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VP-100

REUNION: "...PB2Y Flying Boat Squadrons (VE-1, VP/VPB-1, VP-2, VPB-4, VP/VPB-13, VP/VPB-15, VP-23, VP-24, VP-71, VP/VPB-100, VP-102, VPB-104, VPB-200, FAW-2, FAW-3, FAW-14, VR-2 and VR-8) are having a Reunion. October 26-29, 2006 in Tucson, Arizona. Please contact Jeff Eden jeden@teamshoppremiums.com or (480)-767-1175 for further information..." Contributed by Bob Cooley robtcool@aol.com [05JUL2006]

REUNION: "...San Francisco 20-24 May 1999 for PB4Y '99. Liberator and Privateer guys/gals, attend your own squadron reunion first. If you can't do that, then make good use of your limited time as many others have from the 50+ PB4Y squadrons and share those PB4Y Experiences with others who "speak" PB4Y. No translation necessary! All family, grandkids (Free & 1/2 price!) and friends are welcome! Please contact Ron Sathre (son of deceased Plane Captain Ray Sathre, VPB-121), Int'l PB4Y Association, 31262 San Andreas Drive, Union City, CA 94587-2856 (510) 487-PB4Y to register today. Visit the website for more information..." Contributed by PB4YGuy@aol.com WebSite: http://www.PB4Y.com [03MAY99]


VP-101

REUNION: "...VPB-101/VX-4...maintaining the mailing list for our next Reunion which will be near NAS Patuxent River, Maryland in September 2000. For more information and to get on the mailing list, just send me your name and address..." Contributed by Duane Vance dvance@snet.net..." [11APR2000]

REUNION: "...San Francisco 20-24 May 1999 for PB4Y '99. Liberator and Privateer guys/gals, attend your own squadron reunion first. If you can't do that, then make good use of your limited time as many others have from the 50+ PB4Y squadrons and share those PB4Y Experiences with others who "speak" PB4Y. No translation necessary! All family, grandkids (Free & 1/2 price!) and friends are welcome! Please contact Ron Sathre (son of deceased Plane Captain Ray Sathre, VPB-121), Int'l PB4Y Association, 31262 San Andreas Drive, Union City, CA 94587-2856 (510) 487-PB4Y to register today. Visit the website for more information..." Contributed by PB4YGuy@aol.com WebSite: http://www.PB4Y.com [03MAY99]

REUNION: "...VP-11(F)/VP-54/VP-51/VB-101/PATSU 1-2/CASU (F) 56 ODIN Gp (1936-45): Walter H. Ask, Sr. (507)932-3545..." VFW Magazine May 1998 Page 52 WebSite: http://www.vfw.org/magazine/51.shtml [07MAY98]

REUNION: "...ODIN GROUP 1936-1945 NAVY, VP-11 (F), VP-54, VP-51, VB-101, VPB-101, PATSU 1-2, CASU (F)-56 on 25-28 September `97 at Scottsdale, AZ Contact Lorraine Applegate 3028 W. Sunnyside Drive Phoenix, AZ 85029-3260 Phone (602) 942-5290..." http://www.teleport.com/~jgriffin/newdata.htm


VP-102

REUNION: "...PB2Y Flying Boat Squadrons (VE-1, VP/VPB-1, VP-2, VPB-4, VP/VPB-13, VP/VPB-15, VP-23, VP-24, VP-71, VP/VPB-100, VP-102, VPB-104, VPB-200, FAW-2, FAW-3, FAW-14, VR-2 and VR-8) are having a Reunion. October 26-29, 2006 in Tucson, Arizona. Please contact Jeff Eden jeden@teamshoppremiums.com or (480)-767-1175 for further information..." Contributed by Bob Cooley robtcool@aol.com [05JUL2006]

REUNION: "...The Y2K reunion of Navy Squadrons VP-102/VP-14 Association will be held in San Diego, California September 13-17, 2000 at the Holiday Inn Bayside located in the Point Loma area. This group includes Patrol Squadron 14, Bombing Squadron 102 and Patrol Bombing Squadron 102. All of the WWII period. Activities are in the planning stage and will be updated continually on our web site at: http://members.tripod.com/~vpb_102/index.html..." Contributed by Robert L. Kirk Bobkirk@aol.com [16JUL99]

REUNION: "...San Francisco 20-24 May 1999 for PB4Y '99. Liberator and Privateer guys/gals, attend your own squadron reunion first. If you can't do that, then make good use of your limited time as many others have from the 50+ PB4Y squadrons and share those PB4Y Experiences with others who "speak" PB4Y. No translation necessary! All family, grandkids (Free & 1/2 price!) and friends are welcome! Please contact Ron Sathre (son of deceased Plane Captain Ray Sathre, VPB-121), Int'l PB4Y Association, 31262 San Andreas Drive, Union City, CA 94587-2856 (510) 487-PB4Y to register today. Visit the website for more information..." Contributed by PB4YGuy@aol.com WebSite: http://www.PB4Y.com [03MAY99]

REUNION: "...The 1998 Reunion of the Navy Patrol Bombing Squadron 102/14 Association will be held in Pensacola, Florida. For more information, visit our Reunion Information page at: http://members.tripod.com/~vpb_102/reunion_98.html..." Contributed by Robert Kirk CatHouse11@Juno.Com [01JUN98]


VP-103

REUNION: "...FAW-7 Reunion will be held in New Orleans, LA from December 5th through December 8th, 2004. Includes squadrons VPB-103, VPB-105, VPB-107, VPB-110, VPB-112, VPB-114, Hedron, Patsu who served at NAF Dunkeswell, Devonshire, England from 1943 to 1945. For information contact Bob Watts (860)623-4084 or E-Mail salmiss@aol.com...Robert M. Watts salmiss@aol.com..." [04APR2001]

REUNION: "...FAW-7 2002 Reunion will be held in Pensacola, FL from November 6th through November 10th, 2002. Includes squadrons VPB-103, VPB-105, VPB-107, VPB-110, VPB-112, VPB-114, HEDRON, PATSU who served at NAF Dunkeswell, Devonshire, England, 1943-1945. For information contact Al Fountain Phone (251)962-4165 or e-mail jeanfountain@gulftel.com...Al Fountain jeanfountain@gulftel.com..." [27JAN2002]

REUNION: "...FAW-7 2001 Reunion, Branson, Missouri, official dates, now being held September 20-24, 2001. Includes squadrons VPB-103, VPB-105, VPB-107, VPB-110, VPB-112, VPB-114, HEDRON, PATSU who served at NAF Dunkeswell, Devonshire, England, 1943-1945. Contact Bill Applegate at (352)750-2214/E-MAIL billandjeana@earthlink.net or Dan Shore at (931)788-3673/E-MAIL doreshor@usit.net...Bob Watts salmiss@aol.com..." [04APR2001]

REUNION: "...FAW-7 2001 Reunion September 16-20, 2001. VP-103, VP-105, VP-107, VP-110, VP-111, VP-112, VP-114, VP-63 including HEDRON and PATSU, friends and family. Contact Harold Yeoman, #1 Spring Farm Lane, Monticello, IA 52310. See "FAW-7 Association" for further information..." [18FEB2001]

REUNION: "...FAW-7 Reunion: November 12-16, 2000. Historic Charleston, S.C. at the Radisson Hotel. All VB(VPB) US Navy WWII Squadrons that served at Dunkeswell, England: VP-103, VP-105, VP-107, VP-110, VP-111, VP-112, VP-114, VP-63 including HEDRON and PATSU, friends and family. For details, pleae contact Dick Alsop, Chairman, FAW-7 Reunion, P.O. Box 1080, Matthews, N.C. 28106 or e-mail JRAMAIL2@AOL.COM..." Contributed by Robert M. Watts SALMISS@AOL.COM [01FEB2000]

REUNION: "...San Francisco 20-24 May 1999 for PB4Y '99. Liberator and Privateer guys/gals, attend your own squadron reunion first. If you can't do that, then make good use of your limited time as many others have from the 50+ PB4Y squadrons and share those PB4Y Experiences with others who "speak" PB4Y. No translation necessary! All family, grandkids (Free & 1/2 price!) and friends are welcome! Please contact Ron Sathre (son of deceased Plane Captain Ray Sathre, VPB-121), Int'l PB4Y Association, 31262 San Andreas Drive, Union City, CA 94587-2856 (510) 487-PB4Y to register today. Visit the website for more information..." Contributed by PB4YGuy@aol.com WebSite: http://www.PB4Y.com [03MAY99]

REUNION: "...FAW-7 1999 Reunion AT ANNAPOLIS, MD, AUG. 29-SEPT.2, 1999, INCLUDES SQUADRONS VP-103, VP-105, VP-107, VP-110, VP-112, VP-114, AND HEDRON WHO SERVED AT DUNKESWELL, ENGLAND, 1943-1945. CONTACT BOB WATTS VIA E-Mail FOR FURTHER INFOMATION OR PHONE: 1-860-623-4084, OR WRITE TO ME AT PO BOX 633, EAST WINDSOR, CT. 06088...ROBERT WATTS SALMISS@AOL.COM..." [28MAR99]

REUNION: "...F.A.W.-7-VB-103 SEPT 24 THROUGH 27, 1998 IN SAN ANTONIO..." Contributed by GENE S. McINTYRE GMACK1917@aol.com [10JUL98]

REUNION: "...FAW-7 / VPB-103 April 6-8, 1984. This Reunion Announcement (see below) was from my Grandpa, AOM1 Quentin A. "Red" WILLIAMS, personal collection..." Contributed by Joseph Northwood northwd@centurytel.net [15MAR2012]

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VP-104

REUNION: "...22nd and final Bombing 104 Reunion - Portland, Oregon - October 15th through 18th, 2008..." Contributed by Kathleen Brown happytail2003@yahoo.com..." [27JAN2008]

Headquarters will be the beautiful RED LION ON THE RIVER HOTEL on the banks of the mighty Columbia River, the same location as the 1991 Reunion.

Free transportation is provided from the airport by the hotel and parking is free for those who drive.

Rooms will cost $109 plus tax and this rate will apply three days before the Reunion and three days following for those who might like to explore our beautiful state.

Reserve your rooms by calling 503 283 4466 and asking for "In House Reservations" weekdays from 8am to 5pm. Or you can call the Central Reservation number at 800 733 5466 at any time. Be sure to tell them you are with the Navy VPB 104 or Bombing Squadron 104 Group. Also ask about the rate to be sure you get the special rate of $109 per night. Complimentary wireless high-speed Internet access is provided in all guest rooms. There are many restaurants within walking distance of the hotel as well as a large shopping mall.

Downtown Portland is located on the banks of the Willamette River and is a beautiful city that is well worth your time to visit. It has a zoo and several museums as well as a beautiful rose garden. Public transportation is available nearby,is reasonably priced,and can take you to of all of the locations. The Hotel will provide free transportation station where the "Max" train stops and you can go anywhere in the city and surrounding area on "Max". You can even request a transfer and transfer to a bus line if "Max" doesn't go to your destination.

The ocean is two hours drive to the west where Astoria, the Northwest's first city,is located at the mouth of the Columbia River. The Columbia has one of the most dangerous ocean bars in the world and ships have tp cross it when entering the river. Portland is one of the Northwest's major ports even though it is about eighty miles up river from the ocean and many large ocean freighters pass by Astoria every day.

The Columbia River Gorge, a National Scenic Wonder, begins one hour to the East. One can visit beautiful Multnomah Falls and see many waterfalls on the return trip if you take the Old Columbia River Highway rather than the freeway.

One can also visit Mount Hood and majestic Timberline Lodge, have lunch there and then ride the ski chair lift which goes up high on the mountain and affords spectacular views of the surrounding area. You will be surprised at the absence of settlement nearby as it lies in mostly National Forrest lands and is very sparsely populated. (Warning- the altitude is more than 5000 feet and could be quite cold. If you go,come prepared with the proper clothing).

Kathleen Brown

REUNION: "...VP-24 (VB-104, VPB-104, VP-104, VP-HL-4, VA(HM)-13) Batmen Reunion 2007 Reunion Notice..." Contributed by MASSA, Andy navyvp24@hotmail.com [14JAN2005]

REUNION: "...San Diego, CA Reunion VPB-104 - September 26/29, 2007..." Contributed by Kathleen Brown happytail2003@yahoo.com..." [16APR2007]

Headquarters will be at the recently remodeled TOWN and COUNTRY RESORT located at 500 Hotel - Circle North,San Diego CA 92108

It has five unique restaurants featuring everything from a steak house to a deli, 3 cocktail lounges, 4 pools a spa and fitness center,and 27 hole championship golf course.

It is located next to a large shopping center with many shops for the ladies and an assortment of restaurants with a variety of menu selections.

It also has a stop on the Light Rail Transit Trolley Line which serves the entire city for those who want to do some sight seeing.Cost per room is $99 plus tax.(The going rate for hotels in the downtown area is $144 a night). Handicapped rooms are available upon request.

This rate will also apply three nights prior to and three nights following the Reunion dates for those would like to extend their stay.Room reservation may be made after May first by calling 800-772-8527. Please do not call before that date as it will take time for the Resort to set up their computers for our rate.

When calling, identify yourself as a member of VB-104 and request the Group rate. Be sure to check that you are getting the rate we have been quoted.

The Resort also has a website WWW.towncountry.com for further information.

HB and Bea Tillman are the Hosts and will have the Ready Room open on Wednesday,September 26 for those arriving on that date.

They are currently making plans for a field trip that will be interesting for all who attend.

Hope to see you all there.

REUNION: "...Hello VPB-104 - Getting a Early start in our reunion next year Oct 4-7, 2006. It's going to be in Jacksonville, Florida. Host Ed Hurlburt. Hope to see you all there. More to come. Thank You..." Contributed by Kathleen Brown happytail2003@yahoo.com..." [12NOV2005]

REUNION: "...Screaming One O Four (VPB-104) Reunion..." Contributed by Kathleen Brown purplegrape@earthlink.net..." [22JUN2005]

REUNION: "...VPB-104 Reunion - This year we ALL go to Washington, D.C. September 22nd through the 26th, 2004. Remember to get your room at the Sheraton Crystal City Hotel in Arlington, Virginia (800-862-7666). We have a great location and the rooms will be $99.00 plus 9% tax. One added bonus is a free shuttle to the hotel from Reagan National Airport. Many shops, restaurants, walking distance, a Mall, and a Metro Subway stop a half a block away. We plan a trip to Arlington Cemetary with Admiral Sears Grave and our Squardon Plaque, New Smithsonian Air Museum or U.S. Navy Memorial Foundation. Don't think so long we, ALL want to see you there. For more information call on Fred Himsworth or e-mail him. I'll be looking for each of you to be there this year. Thank You...Kathleen Brown happy-tails@earthlink.net..." [08FEB2004]

REUNION: "...2003 Reunion - Oakland, California - Get out your calendars,the dates have been set. Our 2003 Reunion will be held on Thursday, October 16, throught Saturday 18, 2003 in Oakland, California Base of operations will be the Waterfront Plaza Hotel on Jack London Square. Of course, we expect the Early Birds to arrive on Wednesday or earlier and we can plan to have the Ready Room set up and working on them on Wednesday, the 15th..." Contributed by Kathleen Brown happytail2003@yahoo.com [28JUL2002]

REUNION: "...REUNION Update: Welcome to the actual new Millennium and another great SCREAMING 104 REUNION in Pensacola, Florida. Paul Stevens is the Host and he and his Ready Room crew, Mike Blevins and Joe Fisher, are ready to go to work to make this Reunion one of the best ever. Dates for "Early Birds" are Saturday, November 3 with activities beginning Sunday, November 4 through Tuesday, November 6. Tuesday will be a wonderful thrill with a visit to the Air Station to watch an exclusive Blue Angels rehearsal, just for us. Well, maybe not just for us but we will be close up and able to mingle with the aviators afterwards for photos and autographs. Base of Operations will be the Holiday Inn at University Mall. Telephone number for reservations is 850-474-0100. The room rate is $60 plus tax for one or two persons, a real bargain at today's hotel rates. I made my reservations January 14 and was advised that reservations are going fast for that time period so don't delay. It won't cost anything to make a reservation early and it can always be canceled if an emergency comes up. So far, Beck, Henning and Baxter have already registered so we have a good start for a great turn-out. In the event that no rooms are available at the Holiday Inn, an alternative at the same room rate is the Hampton Inn University just across the street. Phone 850-477-3333..." Contributed by Kathleen Brown happytail2003@yahoo.com [17MAR2001]

REUNION: "...San Francisco 20-24 May 1999 for PB4Y '99. Liberator and Privateer guys/gals, attend your own squadron reunion first. If you can't do that, then make good use of your limited time as many others have from the 50+ PB4Y squadrons and share those PB4Y Experiences with others who "speak" PB4Y. No translation necessary! All family, grandkids (Free & 1/2 price!) and friends are welcome! Please contact Ron Sathre (son of deceased Plane Captain Ray Sathre, VPB-121), Int'l PB4Y Association, 31262 San Andreas Drive, Union City, CA 94587-2856 (510) 487-PB4Y to register today. Visit the website for more information..." Contributed by PB4YGuy@aol.com WebSite: http://www.PB4Y.com [03MAY99]

REUNION: "...VP-24 & VPB-104--Batmen & Batwomen: The 1999 VP-24 reunion is set for Dayton, OH the weekend of Oct. 28 ?31, 1999. VPB-104 will also join us! The Reunion is being hosted by Walter Wilhelm, (Ph 513-251-4677), his address is below. If you have not received squadron mailings in the past, CONTACT him. I will defer to Walter to advise you of the details. A key feature of this year?s reunion will be a tour of the Air Force Museum at Wright Patterson AFB. I hope/expect to see you there ? NO EXCUSES! The Finest in the Fleet for over 50 years! Contact: Walt Wilhelm, 4054 Vinedale Ave., Cinncinnati, OH 45205, 513-251-4677...Best of health in 1999...Regards, Andy Massa..." Contributed by Andy Massa navyvp24@hotmail.com..." [04DEC98]


VP-105

REUNION: "...FAW-7 Reunion will be held in New Orleans, LA from December 5th through December 8th, 2004. Includes squadrons VPB-103, VPB-105, VPB-107, VPB-110, VPB-112, VPB-114, Hedron, Patsu who served at NAF Dunkeswell, Devonshire, England from 1943 to 1945. For information contact Bob Watts (860)623-4084 or E-Mail salmiss@aol.com...Robert M. Watts salmiss@aol.com..." [04APR2001]

REUNION: "...FAW-7 2002 Reunion will be held in Pensacola, FL from November 6th through November 10th, 2002. Includes squadrons VPB-103, VPB-105, VPB-107, VPB-110, VPB-112, VPB-114, HEDRON, PATSU who served at NAF Dunkeswell, Devonshire, England, 1943-1945. For information contact Al Fountain Phone (251)962-4165 or e-mail jeanfountain@gulftel.com...Al Fountain jeanfountain@gulftel.com..." [27JAN2002]

REUNION: "...FAW-7 2001 Reunion, Branson, Missouri, official dates, now being held September 20-24, 2001. Includes squadrons VPB-103, VPB-105, VPB-107, VPB-110, VPB-112, VPB-114, HEDRON, PATSU who served at NAF Dunkeswell, Devonshire, England, 1943-1945. Contact Bill Applegate at (352)750-2214/E-MAIL billandjeana@earthlink.net or Dan Shore at (931)788-3673/E-MAIL doreshor@usit.net...Bob Watts salmiss@aol.com..." [04APR2001]

REUNION: "...FAW-7 2001 Reunion September 16-20, 2001. VP-103, VP-105, VP-107, VP-110, VP-111, VP-112, VP-114, VP-63 including HEDRON and PATSU, friends and family. Contact Harold Yeoman, #1 Spring Farm Lane, Monticello, IA 52310. See "FAW-7 Association" for further information..." [18FEB2001]

REUNION: "...FAW-7 Reunion: November 12-16, 2000. Historic Charleston, S.C. at the Radisson Hotel. All VB(VPB) US Navy WWII Squadrons that served at Dunkeswell, England: VP-103, VP-105, VP-107, VP-110, VP-111, VP-112, VP-114, VP-63 including HEDRON and PATSU, friends and family. For details, pleae contact Dick Alsop, Chairman, FAW-7 Reunion, P.O. Box 1080, Matthews, N.C. 28106 or e-mail JRAMAIL2@AOL.COM..." Contributed by Robert M. Watts SALMISS@AOL.COM [01FEB2000]

REUNION: "...San Francisco 20-24 May 1999 for PB4Y '99. Liberator and Privateer guys/gals, attend your own squadron reunion first. If you can't do that, then make good use of your limited time as many others have from the 50+ PB4Y squadrons and share those PB4Y Experiences with others who "speak" PB4Y. No translation necessary! All family, grandkids (Free & 1/2 price!) and friends are welcome! Please contact Ron Sathre (son of deceased Plane Captain Ray Sathre, VPB-121), Int'l PB4Y Association, 31262 San Andreas Drive, Union City, CA 94587-2856 (510) 487-PB4Y to register today. Visit the website for more information..." Contributed by PB4YGuy@aol.com WebSite: http://www.PB4Y.com [03MAY99]

REUNION: "...FAW-7 1999 Reunion AT ANNAPOLIS, MD, AUG. 29-SEPT.2, 1999, INCLUDES SQUADRONS VP-103, VP-105, VP-107, VP-110, VP-112, VP-114, AND HEDRON WHO SERVED AT DUNKESWELL, ENGLAND, 1943-1945. CONTACT BOB WATTS VIA E-Mail FOR FURTHER INFOMATION OR PHONE: 1-860-623-4084, OR WRITE TO ME AT PO BOX 633, EAST WINDSOR, CT. 06088...ROBERT WATTS SALMISS@AOL.COM..." [28MAR99]

REUNION: "...F.A.W.-7-VB-103,105,107,110,112,114 AND HEDRON DUNKESWELL, ENGLAND (1943-45) on 2-5 October `97 at Winter Park, FL Contact Melton Stokes 616 Ellendale Drive Winter Park, FL 32792-2758 Phone (407) 671-4824 Source FRA Web Site..."


VP-106

REUNION: "...19th VB/VPB/VP-106 Reunion will be held September 16 - 19, 2009 at Cape Cod/Hyannis, Massachusetts. Contact: Bob Rupkey (310) 545-2669 or E-Mail: rrupkey@flash.net for further information..." Contributed by Bob Rupkey rrupkey@flash.net [30JUL2009]

REUNION: "...18th VB/VPB/VP-106 Reunion will be held October 8 through 12, 2008 in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Contact: Bob Rupkey (310) 545-2669 or E-Mail: rrupkey@flash.net for further information..." Contributed by Bob Rupkey rrupkey@flash.net [05MAY2008]

REUNION: "...VB/VP/VPB-106 Reunion will be held in San Diego, California September 22-26, 2003 at the Holiday Inn San Diego Bayside. Contact Bob Rupkey at (310)545-2669 or RRUPKEY@FLASH.NET. Snail Mail to: Robert Rupkey, 661 19th Street, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266. Reseravation and activities information will be sent via newsletter in April 2003...Robert Rupkey rrupkey@flash.net..." [14JAN2003]

REUNION: "...VB/VPB/VP-106 Patrol Squadrons. Contact Art Hacker (407)242-1937...VFW Magazine March 2001..." [10MAR2001]

REUNION: "...San Francisco 20-24 May 1999 for PB4Y '99. Liberator and Privateer guys/gals, attend your own squadron reunion first. If you can't do that, then make good use of your limited time as many others have from the 50+ PB4Y squadrons and share those PB4Y Experiences with others who "speak" PB4Y. No translation necessary! All family, grandkids (Free & 1/2 price!) and friends are welcome! Please contact Ron Sathre (son of deceased Plane Captain Ray Sathre, VPB-121), Int'l PB4Y Association, 31262 San Andreas Drive, Union City, CA 94587-2856 (510) 487-PB4Y to register today. Visit the website for more information..." Contributed by PB4YGuy@aol.com WebSite: http://www.PB4Y.com [03MAY99]

REUNION: "...08-13JUN99--VB/VPB/VP-106Ft. Mithcell, KY. Contact: L. Nascimbene, 296 Lincoln Hills, Coatesville, IN 46121. 765-386-2289..." Proceedings February 1999 Page 94 [07FEB99]

REUNION: "...May 21 through 25, 1997...VB/VPB/VP106 Navy Liberator & Privateer Patrol/Bombing Squadron Reunion, Tara's Ferncroft, Danvers, Mass., (603) 382-1403..." http://www.inflightusa.com/s.calendar.shtml

REUNION: "...VB/VPB/VP-106, 11th reunion, 21-25 MAY 1997, Tara's Ferncroft Resort, Danvers, MA: Dr. Leon Nascimbene, 296 Lincoln Hills, Coatesville, IN 46121..."

REUNION: "...VB/VPB-148 (WWII), 13-15 OCT 1997, Oklahoma City, OK: Perry Ustick, 228 Pine Tree Dr., Gulf Breeze, FL 32561 (904) 932-6979" http://www.erols.com/dutrauch/reunions.html..."


VP-107

REUNION: "...FAW-7 Reunion will be held in New Orleans, LA from December 5th through December 8th, 2004. Includes squadrons VPB-103, VPB-105, VPB-107, VPB-110, VPB-112, VPB-114, Hedron, Patsu who served at NAF Dunkeswell, Devonshire, England from 1943 to 1945. For information contact Bob Watts (860)623-4084 or E-Mail salmiss@aol.com...Robert M. Watts salmiss@aol.com..." [04APR2001]

REUNION: "...FAW-7 2002 Reunion will be held in Pensacola, FL from November 6th through November 10th, 2002. Includes squadrons VPB-103, VPB-105, VPB-107, VPB-110, VPB-112, VPB-114, HEDRON, PATSU who served at NAF Dunkeswell, Devonshire, England, 1943-1945. For information contact Al Fountain Phone (251)962-4165 or e-mail jeanfountain@gulftel.com...Al Fountain jeanfountain@gulftel.com..." [27JAN2002]

REUNION: "...FAW-7 2001 Reunion, Branson, Missouri, official dates, now being held September 20-24, 2001. Includes squadrons VPB-103, VPB-105, VPB-107, VPB-110, VPB-112, VPB-114, HEDRON, PATSU who served at NAF Dunkeswell, Devonshire, England, 1943-1945. Contact Bill Applegate at (352)750-2214/E-MAIL billandjeana@earthlink.net or Dan Shore at (931)788-3673/E-MAIL doreshor@usit.net...Bob Watts salmiss@aol.com..." [04APR2001]

REUNION: "...FAW-7 2001 Reunion September 16-20, 2001. VP-103, VP-105, VP-107, VP-110, VP-111, VP-112, VP-114, VP-63 including HEDRON and PATSU, friends and family. Contact Harold Yeoman, #1 Spring Farm Lane, Monticello, IA 52310. See "FAW-7 Association" for further information..." [18FEB2001]

REUNION: "...FAW-7 Reunion: November 12-16, 2000. Historic Charleston, S.C. at the Radisson Hotel. All VB(VPB) US Navy WWII Squadrons that served at Dunkeswell, England: VP-103, VP-105, VP-107, VP-110, VP-111, VP-112, VP-114, VP-63 including HEDRON and PATSU, friends and family. For details, pleae contact Dick Alsop, Chairman, FAW-7 Reunion, P.O. Box 1080, Matthews, N.C. 28106 or e-mail JRAMAIL2@AOL.COM..." Contributed by Robert M. Watts SALMISS@AOL.COM [01FEB2000]

REUNION: "...Our Reunion will be held in Fort Meyers Fl in Sept. Contact Phillip Haverty, 4110 S. E. 2nd Ave., Cape Coral, Fl 33904, Tel 941 542 3728 for more information..." Contributed by Richard Wilson bilsboy1@madbbs.com[18MAY99]

REUNION: "...San Francisco 20-24 May 1999 for PB4Y '99. Liberator and Privateer guys/gals, attend your own squadron reunion first. If you can't do that, then make good use of your limited time as many others have from the 50+ PB4Y squadrons and share those PB4Y Experiences with others who "speak" PB4Y. No translation necessary! All family, grandkids (Free & 1/2 price!) and friends are welcome! Please contact Ron Sathre (son of deceased Plane Captain Ray Sathre, VPB-121), Int'l PB4Y Association, 31262 San Andreas Drive, Union City, CA 94587-2856 (510) 487-PB4Y to register today. Visit the website for more information..." Contributed by PB4YGuy@aol.com WebSite: http://www.PB4Y.com [03MAY99]

REUNION: "...VP-83/VB-107/VPB-107: Ray Teglia (941)466-9840..." VFW Magazine May 1999 Page 53 WebSite: http://www.vfw.org/ [06MAY99]

REUNION: "...VP-83/VB-107/VPB-107: Jim Fulton (501)843-3052..." VFW Magazine May 1998 Page 52 WebSite: http://www.vfw.org/magazine/51.shtml [07MAY98]

REUNION: "...F.A.W.-7-VB-103,105,107,110,112,114 AND HEDRON DUNKESWELL, ENGLAND (1943-45) on 2-5 October `97 at Winter Park, FL Contact Melton Stokes 616 Ellendale Drive Winter Park, FL 32792-2758 Phone (407) 671-4824 Source FRA Web Site..."


VP-108

REUNION: "...VB/VPB-108 Reunion - September 26, 27, 28, and 29, 2002 in St. Louis. Contact Don Pollard at: LoisPollard@aol.com. Thanks..." Contributed by Alan C. Carey acarey@austin.rr.com [09MAY2002]

REUNION: "...San Francisco 20-24 May 1999 for PB4Y '99. Liberator and Privateer guys/gals, attend your own squadron reunion first. If you can't do that, then make good use of your limited time as many others have from the 50+ PB4Y squadrons and share those PB4Y Experiences with others who "speak" PB4Y. No translation necessary! All family, grandkids (Free & 1/2 price!) and friends are welcome! Please contact Ron Sathre (son of deceased Plane Captain Ray Sathre, VPB-121), Int'l PB4Y Association, 31262 San Andreas Drive, Union City, CA 94587-2856 (510) 487-PB4Y to register today. Visit the website for more information..." Contributed by PB4YGuy@aol.com WebSite: http://www.PB4Y.com [03MAY99]


VP-109

REUNION: "...VB-109 and VPB-109 Bombing Squadrons Reunion, October 9, 10 and 11, 2003, Pensacola, FL. Contacts: Chester F. Sommers, 35340 Maries Rd., 202, Meta, MO 65058, Tel: 573-229-4560 or Roy L. Balke, 1426 W 45th St., Erie, PA 16509, Tel: 814-866-6683."..." Contributed by BALKE, Roy L. roy.balke@verizon.net [30DEC2002]

REUNION: "...FIFTH ANNUAL REUNION of VB-109/VPB-109 will once again be held in Branson, Missouri, during the period 5 - 8 September 2002, at the Clarion Palace Inn. Along with the many hours of camaraderie, there are plans to attend the Dixie Stampede Dinner & Show as well as the Formal Squadron Dinner! We recognize Branson is an "old stomping" ground for the reunion but hope the pleasure of gathering together along with the exceptional entertainment will encourage all to attend! Detailed letter will be mailed to all by the end of January! POC are William R. Smith, vilogolf@aol.com; Carl Snyder, snydercnj@planetkc.com; and Cindy Garlock, cinder_anc@aol.com..." Contributed by Cindy Garlock cinder_anc@hotmail.com [18JAN2002]

REUNION: "...VB/VPB-109 WWll Patrol- Bombing Squadron will be having their annual Reunion on September 13-15, 2001, in Nashville, Tn. The contact person is: George Fairbanks, 3639 Rue De Renard, Florissant, MO, 63034-2349, Phone # 314-837-2651, e-mail: tracyton@juno.com. Each year, the reunion group has been larger than the year before, and we would love to see this year continue the trend. Your help in getting the information out is appreciated. Thanks! Tracy Parisi, daughter of George Fairbanks, contact ..." Contributed by George Fairbanks tracyton@juno.com [09FEB2001]

REUNION: "...VB/VPB 109 Third Annual Reunion of all crew members and their families will be held in Branson, Missouri, 5 - 7 September 2000. We are doing an active search via the internet's white pages to locate crew members who have not been seen or heard from since the squadron was deactivated in 1945. If you were a member of VB 109 or VPB 109 or if you know of someone who was, please contact: William R. Smith ((VB/Crew 5 and VPB/Crew 12), c/o C. Garlock, 5800 Sandshell Drive 7203, Ft. Worth, TX 76137, or email to: cinder_anc@hotmail.com..." [01NOV99]

REUNION: "...San Francisco 20-24 May 1999 for PB4Y '99. Liberator and Privateer guys/gals, attend your own squadron reunion first. If you can't do that, then make good use of your limited time as many others have from the 50+ PB4Y squadrons and share those PB4Y Experiences with others who "speak" PB4Y. No translation necessary! All family, grandkids (Free & 1/2 price!) and friends are welcome! Please contact Ron Sathre (son of deceased Plane Captain Ray Sathre, VPB-121), Int'l PB4Y Association, 31262 San Andreas Drive, Union City, CA 94587-2856 (510) 487-PB4Y to register today. Visit the website for more information..." Contributed by PB4YGuy@aol.com WebSite: http://www.PB4Y.com [03MAY99]

REUNION: "...ALBERT P VIDAL, STAN FRAZER & MYSELF WILL BE GETTING TOGETHER IN FLORIDA IN LATE MARCH OF THIS YEAR. WE ARE ALL CREW 11 VPB-109. WOULD TO HEAR FROM ANY OTHER CREW 11 MEMBERS..." Contributed by BILL EDWARDS BJEDWARDS1@AOL.COM [30JAN99]

REUNION: "...The second Reunion of VB-109 and VPB-109 Squadron Members and their families is scheduled to be held in Las Vegas NV September 14 and 15, 1999. Please send me your name, Squadron, Crew, U.S. mailing address and phone number, and I will send information. Also, you may call me, 814-866-6683...Roy L. Balke, Crew 5 roy.balke@verizon.net"


VP-110

REUNION: "...FAW-7 Reunion will be held in New Orleans, LA from December 5th through December 8th, 2004. Includes squadrons VPB-103, VPB-105, VPB-107, VPB-110, VPB-112, VPB-114, Hedron, Patsu who served at NAF Dunkeswell, Devonshire, England from 1943 to 1945. For information contact Bob Watts (860)623-4084 or E-Mail salmiss@aol.com...Robert M. Watts salmiss@aol.com..." [04APR2001]

REUNION: "... NAS Sanford, Florida and all Squadrons - Mr. Gerald Bohm 386-668-4851 - Reunion: 25-27 June 2004, FRA Branch 147 Home, Sanford, FL..." http://www.warships1.com/reunion_usn_N.htm [26NOV2003]

REUNION: "...FAW-7 2002 Reunion will be held in Pensacola, FL from November 6th through November 10th, 2002. Includes squadrons VPB-103, VPB-105, VPB-107, VPB-110, VPB-112, VPB-114, HEDRON, PATSU who served at NAF Dunkeswell, Devonshire, England, 1943-1945. For information contact Al Fountain Phone (251)962-4165 or e-mail jeanfountain@gulftel.com...Al Fountain jeanfountain@gulftel.com..." [27JAN2002]

REUNION: "...FAW-7 2001 Reunion, Branson, Missouri, official dates, now being held September 20-24, 2001. Includes squadrons VPB-103, VPB-105, VPB-107, VPB-110, VPB-112, VPB-114, HEDRON, PATSU who served at NAF Dunkeswell, Devonshire, England, 1943-1945. Contact Bill Applegate at (352)750-2214/E-MAIL billandjeana@earthlink.net or Dan Shore at (931)788-3673/E-MAIL doreshor@usit.net...Bob Watts salmiss@aol.com..." [04APR2001]

REUNION: "...VPB-110/VPB-114. Contact Howard T. Desroches (909)822-0690...VFW Magazine March 2001..." [10MAR2001]

REUNION: "...FAW-7 2001 Reunion September 16-20, 2001. VP-103, VP-105, VP-107, VP-110, VP-111, VP-112, VP-114, VP-63 including HEDRON and PATSU, friends and family. Contact Harold Yeoman, #1 Spring Farm Lane, Monticello, IA 52310. See "FAW-7 Association" for further information..." [18FEB2001]

REUNION: "...FAW-7 Reunion: November 12-16, 2000. Historic Charleston, S.C. at the Radisson Hotel. All VB(VPB) US Navy WWII Squadrons that served at Dunkeswell, England: VP-103, VP-105, VP-107, VP-110, VP-111, VP-112, VP-114, VP-63 including HEDRON and PATSU, friends and family. For details, pleae contact Dick Alsop, Chairman, FAW-7 Reunion, P.O. Box 1080, Matthews, N.C. 28106 or e-mail JRAMAIL2@AOL.COM..." Contributed by Robert M. Watts SALMISS@AOL.COM [01FEB2000]

REUNION: "...San Francisco 20-24 May 1999 for PB4Y '99. Liberator and Privateer guys/gals, attend your own squadron reunion first. If you can't do that, then make good use of your limited time as many others have from the 50+ PB4Y squadrons and share those PB4Y Experiences with others who "speak" PB4Y. No translation necessary! All family, grandkids (Free & 1/2 price!) and friends are welcome! Please contact Ron Sathre (son of deceased Plane Captain Ray Sathre, VPB-121), Int'l PB4Y Association, 31262 San Andreas Drive, Union City, CA 94587-2856 (510) 487-PB4Y to register today. Visit the website for more information..." Contributed by PB4YGuy@aol.com WebSite: http://www.PB4Y.com [03MAY99]

REUNION: "...FAW-7 1999 Reunion AT ANNAPOLIS, MD, AUG. 29-SEPT.2, 1999, INCLUDES SQUADRONS VP-103, VP-105, VP-107, VP-110, VP-112, VP-114, AND HEDRON WHO SERVED AT DUNKESWELL, ENGLAND, 1943-1945. CONTACT BOB WATTS VIA E-Mail FOR FURTHER INFOMATION OR PHONE: 1-860-623-4084, OR WRITE TO ME AT PO BOX 633, EAST WINDSOR, CT. 06088...ROBERT WATTS SALMISS@AOL.COM..." [28MAR99]

REUNION: "...F.A.W.-7-VB-103,105,107,110,112,114 AND HEDRON DUNKESWELL, ENGLAND (1943-45) on 2-5 October `97 at Winter Park, FL Contact Melton Stokes 616 Ellendale Drive Winter Park, FL 32792-2758 Phone (407) 671-4824 Source FRA Web Site..."


VP-111

REUNION: "...VP-21/VPB-111 Veterans Association will hold its next Reunion May 7-9, 2007 at Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. Please jump over to http://www.vp-21navy.org for further details..." Contributed by NELSON, CAPTAIN Bob Retired sudabay@aol.com [02SEP2006]

REUNION: "...The next Reunion for the VPB-111 and VP-21 Veterans Association will take place in Portland, ME on May 23 - 25, 2005. Contact person is Bill Locke reunion@vp-21.org. Also find Reunion details on http://www.vp-21navy.org...Bill Locke reunion@vp-21.org..." [19JUL2004]

REUNION: "...VETERANS ASSOCIATION (VPB-111/VP-21): 22-24 Oct ‘01, Virginia Beach, VA. Contact Warren Massey, 1133 Burlington Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23464, (804) 495-0789..." http://www.fra.org/reunions/ [03JUN2001]

REUNION: "...FAW-7 2001 Reunion September 16-20, 2001. VP-103, VP-105, VP-107, VP-110, VP-111, VP-112, VP-114, VP-63 including HEDRON and PATSU, friends and family. Contact Harold Yeoman, #1 Spring Farm Lane, Monticello, IA 52310. See "FAW-7 Association" for further information..." [18FEB2001]

REUNION: "...FAW-7 Reunion: November 12-16, 2000. Historic Charleston, S.C. at the Radisson Hotel. All VB(VPB) US Navy WWII Squadrons that served at Dunkeswell, England: VP-103, VP-105, VP-107, VP-110, VP-111, VP-112, VP-114, VP-63 including HEDRON and PATSU, friends and family. For details, pleae contact Dick Alsop, Chairman, FAW-7 Reunion, P.O. Box 1080, Matthews, N.C. 28106 or e-mail JRAMAIL2@AOL.COM..." Contributed by Robert M. Watts SALMISS@AOL.COM [01FEB2000]

REUNION: "...San Francisco 20-24 May 1999 for PB4Y '99. Liberator and Privateer guys/gals, attend your own squadron reunion first. If you can't do that, then make good use of your limited time as many others have from the 50+ PB4Y squadrons and share those PB4Y Experiences with others who "speak" PB4Y. No translation necessary! All family, grandkids (Free & 1/2 price!) and friends are welcome! Please contact Ron Sathre (son of deceased Plane Captain Ray Sathre, VPB-121), Int'l PB4Y Association, 31262 San Andreas Drive, Union City, CA 94587-2856 (510) 487-PB4Y to register today. Visit the website for more information..." Contributed by PB4YGuy@aol.com WebSite: http://www.PB4Y.com [03MAY99]

REUNION: "...15SEP99--The next VPB-111/VP-21 Reunion will be held in Brunswick, ME from 15-19 September 1999. Several activities are being planned including a Casco Bay Dinner Cruise, Golf, an NASB and squadron tour, Freeport (L.L. Bean) shopping, an old fashioned New England Clam Bake, dedication of a memorial plaque to fallen squadron members, and a dinner banquet. More information will be provided as it becomes available. Start making your plans for our 1999 homecoming Reunion..." Contributed by William J. Locke blocke@clinic.net [01AUG98]

REUNION: "...VPB-111 (WW-II)/ VP-21 (1948-1969) on 3-6 September `97 at Knoxville, TN Contact W. Ross Conners 2020 Ranch Road Dandridge, TN 37725 Phone (423)397-6258 Source FRA Web Site" http://www.teleport.com/~jgriffin/newdata.htm


VP-112

REUNION: "...FAW-7 Reunion will be held in New Orleans, LA from December 5th through December 8th, 2004. Includes squadrons VPB-103, VPB-105, VPB-107, VPB-110, VPB-112, VPB-114, Hedron, Patsu who served at NAF Dunkeswell, Devonshire, England from 1943 to 1945. For information contact Bob Watts (860)623-4084 or E-Mail salmiss@aol.com...Robert M. Watts salmiss@aol.com..." [04APR2001]

REUNION: "...FAW-7 2002 Reunion will be held in Pensacola, FL from November 6th through November 10th, 2002. Includes squadrons VPB-103, VPB-105, VPB-107, VPB-110, VPB-112, VPB-114, HEDRON, PATSU who served at NAF Dunkeswell, Devonshire, England, 1943-1945. For information contact Al Fountain Phone (251)962-4165 or e-mail jeanfountain@gulftel.com...Al Fountain jeanfountain@gulftel.com..." [27JAN2002]

REUNION: "...FAW-7 2001 Reunion, Branson, Missouri, official dates, now being held September 20-24, 2001. Includes squadrons VPB-103, VPB-105, VPB-107, VPB-110, VPB-112, VPB-114, HEDRON, PATSU who served at NAF Dunkeswell, Devonshire, England, 1943-1945. Contact Bill Applegate at (352)750-2214/E-MAIL billandjeana@earthlink.net or Dan Shore at (931)788-3673/E-MAIL doreshor@usit.net...Bob Watts salmiss@aol.com..." [04APR2001]

REUNION: "...FAW-7 2001 Reunion September 16-20, 2001. VP-103, VP-105, VP-107, VP-110, VP-111, VP-112, VP-114, VP-63 including HEDRON and PATSU, friends and family. Contact Harold Yeoman, #1 Spring Farm Lane, Monticello, IA 52310. See "FAW-7 Association" for further information..." [18FEB2001]

REUNION: "...FAW-7 Reunion: November 12-16, 2000. Historic Charleston, S.C. at the Radisson Hotel. All VB(VPB) US Navy WWII Squadrons that served at Dunkeswell, England: VP-103, VP-105, VP-107, VP-110, VP-111, VP-112, VP-114, VP-63 including HEDRON and PATSU, friends and family. For details, pleae contact Dick Alsop, Chairman, FAW-7 Reunion, P.O. Box 1080, Matthews, N.C. 28106 or e-mail JRAMAIL2@AOL.COM..." Contributed by Robert M. Watts SALMISS@AOL.COM [01FEB2000]

REUNION: "...San Francisco 20-24 May 1999 for PB4Y '99. Liberator and Privateer guys/gals, attend your own squadron reunion first. If you can't do that, then make good use of your limited time as many others have from the 50+ PB4Y squadrons and share those PB4Y Experiences with others who "speak" PB4Y. No translation necessary! All family, grandkids (Free & 1/2 price!) and friends are welcome! Please contact Ron Sathre (son of deceased Plane Captain Ray Sathre, VPB-121), Int'l PB4Y Association, 31262 San Andreas Drive, Union City, CA 94587-2856 (510) 487-PB4Y to register today. Visit the website for more information..." Contributed by PB4YGuy@aol.com WebSite: http://www.PB4Y.com [03MAY99]

REUNION: "...FAW-7 1999 Reunion AT ANNAPOLIS, MD, AUG. 29-SEPT.2, 1999, INCLUDES SQUADRONS VP-103, VP-105, VP-107, VP-110, VP-112, VP-114, AND HEDRON WHO SERVED AT DUNKESWELL, ENGLAND, 1943-1945. CONTACT BOB WATTS VIA E-Mail FOR FURTHER INFOMATION OR PHONE: 1-860-623-4084, OR WRITE TO ME AT PO BOX 633, EAST WINDSOR, CT. 06088...ROBERT WATTS SALMISS@AOL.COM..." [28MAR99]

REUNION: "...F.A.W.-7-VB-103,105,107,110,112,114 AND HEDRON DUNKESWELL, ENGLAND (1943-45) on 2-5 October `97 at Winter Park, FL Contact Melton Stokes 616 Ellendale Drive Winter Park, FL 32792-2758 Phone (407) 671-4824 Source FRA Web Site..."


VP-113

REUNION: "...San Francisco 20-24 May 1999 for PB4Y '99. Liberator and Privateer guys/gals, attend your own squadron reunion first. If you can't do that, then make good use of your limited time as many others have from the 50+ PB4Y squadrons and share those PB4Y Experiences with others who "speak" PB4Y. No translation necessary! All family, grandkids (Free & 1/2 price!) and friends are welcome! Please contact Ron Sathre (son of deceased Plane Captain Ray Sathre, VPB-121), Int'l PB4Y Association, 31262 San Andreas Drive, Union City, CA 94587-2856 (510) 487-PB4Y to register today. Visit the website for more information..." Contributed by PB4YGuy@aol.com WebSite: http://www.PB4Y.com [03MAY99]


VP-114

REUNION: "...VPB-114, VPW-3, VPM-3, VP-HL-3, VX-4, VP-23, VJ-2 and VW-4, Oct 12-15, 2005, Pensacola, FL. Contact: HURRICANE HUNTERS, 2818 Cedarcrewst Dr., Orange Park, FL 32073 (904)264-6078...Wings Of Gold - Winter 2004/05 Magazine - Page 57..." WebSite: Association of Naval Aviation http://www.anahq.org/ [15APR2005]

REUNION: "...FAW-7 Reunion will be held in New Orleans, LA from December 5th through December 8th, 2004. Includes squadrons VPB-103, VPB-105, VPB-107, VPB-110, VPB-112, VPB-114, Hedron, Patsu who served at NAF Dunkeswell, Devonshire, England from 1943 to 1945. For information contact Bob Watts (860)623-4084 or E-Mail salmiss@aol.com...Robert M. Watts salmiss@aol.com..." [04APR2001]

REUNION: "...FAW-7 2002 Reunion will be held in Pensacola, FL from November 6th through November 10th, 2002. Includes squadrons VPB-103, VPB-105, VPB-107, VPB-110, VPB-112, VPB-114, HEDRON, PATSU who served at NAF Dunkeswell, Devonshire, England, 1943-1945. For information contact Al Fountain Phone (251)962-4165 or e-mail jeanfountain@gulftel.com...Al Fountain jeanfountain@gulftel.com..." [27JAN2002]

REUNION: "...FAW-7 2001 Reunion, Branson, Missouri, official dates, now being held September 20-24, 2001. Includes squadrons VPB-103, VPB-105, VPB-107, VPB-110, VPB-112, VPB-114, HEDRON, PATSU who served at NAF Dunkeswell, Devonshire, England, 1943-1945. Contact Bill Applegate at (352)750-2214/E-MAIL billandjeana@earthlink.net or Dan Shore at (931)788-3673/E-MAIL doreshor@usit.net...Bob Watts salmiss@aol.com..." [04APR2001]

REUNION: "...VPB-110/VPB-114. Contact Howard T. Desroches (909)822-0690...VFW Magazine March 2001..." [10MAR2001]

REUNION: "...FAW-7 2001 Reunion September 16-20, 2001. VP-103, VP-105, VP-107, VP-110, VP-111, VP-112, VP-114, VP-63 including HEDRON and PATSU, friends and family. Contact Harold Yeoman, #1 Spring Farm Lane, Monticello, IA 52310. See "FAW-7 Association" for further information..." [18FEB2001]

REUNION: "...The 25th Reunion of VW-4 (Hurricane Hunters) and its predecessor squadrons (VPB-114/VPM3/VPW3/VPHL3/VP-23/VJ-2) and those crews of VX-4 who flew hurricanes in the PB-1W. We will meet in Pensacola, Florida from 20-24 September 2000..." Contributed by Bob Fitzsimmons granfitz@leading.net [01FEB2000]

REUNION: "...FAW-7 Reunion: November 12-16, 2000. Historic Charleston, S.C. at the Radisson Hotel. All VB(VPB) US Navy WWII Squadrons that served at Dunkeswell, England: VP-103, VP-105, VP-107, VP-110, VP-111, VP-112, VP-114, VP-63 including HEDRON and PATSU, friends and family. For details, pleae contact Dick Alsop, Chairman, FAW-7 Reunion, P.O. Box 1080, Matthews, N.C. 28106 or e-mail JRAMAIL2@AOL.COM..." Contributed by Robert M. Watts SALMISS@AOL.COM [01FEB2000]

REUNION: "...San Francisco 20-24 May 1999 for PB4Y '99. Liberator and Privateer guys/gals, attend your own squadron reunion first. If you can't do that, then make good use of your limited time as many others have from the 50+ PB4Y squadrons and share those PB4Y Experiences with others who "speak" PB4Y. No translation necessary! All family, grandkids (Free & 1/2 price!) and friends are welcome! Please contact Ron Sathre (son of deceased Plane Captain Ray Sathre, VPB-121), Int'l PB4Y Association, 31262 San Andreas Drive, Union City, CA 94587-2856 (510) 487-PB4Y to register today. Visit the website for more information..." Contributed by PB4YGuy@aol.com WebSite: http://www.PB4Y.com [03MAY99]

REUNION: "...FAW-7 1999 Reunion AT ANNAPOLIS, MD, AUG. 29-SEPT.2, 1999, INCLUDES SQUADRONS VP-103, VP-105, VP-107, VP-110, VP-112, VP-114, AND HEDRON WHO SERVED AT DUNKESWELL, ENGLAND, 1943-1945. CONTACT BOB WATTS VIA E-Mail FOR FURTHER INFOMATION OR PHONE: 1-860-623-4084, OR WRITE TO ME AT PO BOX 633, EAST WINDSOR, CT. 06088...ROBERT WATTS SALMISS@AOL.COM..." [28MAR99]

REUNION: "...I am Bob Fitzsimmons, and I have the honor to serve as president of an organization known as "Hurricane Hunters, Inc." We are a non-profit corporation located at 2818 Cedarcrest Drive, Orange Park, FL 32073-6512. We rewpresent all of the squadrons which had hurricane/tropical storm reconnaissance as their mission from 1943 through 1975. Those squadrons are: VPB-114; VPW-3; VPM-3; VPHL-3; VP-23; VJ-2; and VW-4. We also have in our membership fields those flight crews from VX-4 in the years 1946 to late 1951 who actually flew in any storm and were under the direction of the Naval Weather Service. This upcoming Asheville reunion in September will be our 24th. The 25th is upcoming in 2000 but the dates are not yet locked in stone. Pensacola is the place. Additional information will follow..." Contributed by Robert Fitzsimmons, Jr granfitz@leading.net [10MAR99]

REUNION: "...Navy Hurricane Hunters (VPB-114, VPW-3, VPM-3, VPHL-3, VX-4, VP-23, VJ-2 & VW-4), 31 OCT-2 NOV 1997, Kissimmee, FL: Hurricane Hunters, 2818 Cedarcrest Dr., Orange Park, FL 32073 (904) 264-6078 " http://www.erols.com/dutrauch/reunions.html

REUNION: "...F.A.W.-7-VB-103,105,107,110,112,114 AND HEDRON DUNKESWELL, ENGLAND (1943-45) on 2-5 October `97 at Winter Park, FL Contact Melton Stokes 616 Ellendale Drive Winter Park, FL 32792-2758 Phone (407) 671-4824 Source FRA Web Site..."


VP-115

REUNION: "...San Francisco 20-24 May 1999 for PB4Y '99. Liberator and Privateer guys/gals, attend your own squadron reunion first. If you can't do that, then make good use of your limited time as many others have from the 50+ PB4Y squadrons and share those PB4Y Experiences with others who "speak" PB4Y. No translation necessary! All family, grandkids (Free & 1/2 price!) and friends are welcome! Please contact Ron Sathre (son of deceased Plane Captain Ray Sathre, VPB-121), Int'l PB4Y Association, 31262 San Andreas Drive, Union City, CA 94587-2856 (510) 487-PB4Y to register today. Visit the website for more information..." Contributed by PB4YGuy@aol.com WebSite: http://www.PB4Y.com [03MAY99]

REUNION: "...VB/VPB-115 (WWII PB4Y-2 PRIVATEERS) VP-HL-12 and VP-29; Oct 10-13; Hampton-Newport News-Williamsburg, VA. Contact Warren Rolfes, 910 Yardarm Lane, Annapolis, MD 21404. (410) 573-1774." http://www.ncts.navy.mil/homepage/bupers/shift/96spring/reunion.htm


VP-116

REUNION: "...VPB-116 Blue Raiders Reunion is scheduled for May 14 - 19, 2003 in Omaha, NE. For more details please contact the WORRYBIRD Volunteer Committee: Norm Borchman Wrrybidnjb@AOL.COM, Stanley "Willie" Riddell worrybird@pe.net, or Jack Woodruff JW3318@AOL.COM...Richard Palsha richardpalsha@gmail.com..." [07OCT2002]

REUNION: "...Veterans of all services who fought or served on Iwo Jima, and their families and friends, are being invited to the 55th Reunion of the Battle of Iwo Jima in Washington in February of 2000. The Commandant of the Marine Corps and other national leaders will attend. Email me if you are interested, and I will put you in touch with the Committee. What a great opportunity to have a Reunion within a Reunion! Pass this message on to others you have stayed in contact with over the years. If someone you want to pass this to is not on the internet, they can Fax me at 703.237.6290 and I'll send them details, or they can call me at home at 703.241.5833 or write to me at 609 Timber Lane, Falls Church, VA 22046. Bob (Robert F.) Lindholm pfsbobl@cox.net former ARM3C, and LtCol USMCR (Ret)..." [01JAN2000]

REUNION: "...Thanks to a letter I received from Dave E. Bronson, I'm excited to inform you that the next Reunion for the US Navy Blue Raiders VPB-116 is scheduled for May 2-5, 2000 and will be held in Pensacola, Fla. at the Holiday Inn Bay Beach in Gulf Breeze..." Contributed by Richard Palsha richardpalsha@gmail.com [10NOV99]

REUNION: "...San Francisco 20-24 May 1999 for PB4Y '99. Liberator and Privateer guys/gals, attend your own squadron reunion first. If you can't do that, then make good use of your limited time as many others have from the 50+ PB4Y squadrons and share those PB4Y Experiences with others who "speak" PB4Y. No translation necessary! All family, grandkids (Free & 1/2 price!) and friends are welcome! Please contact Ron Sathre (son of deceased Plane Captain Ray Sathre, VPB-121), Int'l PB4Y Association, 31262 San Andreas Drive, Union City, CA 94587-2856 (510) 487-PB4Y to register today. Visit the website for more information..." Contributed by PB4YGuy@aol.com WebSite: http://www.PB4Y.com [03MAY99]

REUNION: "...I WOULD LIKE YOU ALL TO KNOW THAT VPB-116 WILL HAVE IT'S 56TH Reunion AT THE FLAMINGO HILTON IN RENO NEVADA ON THE 2ND OF MAY THROUGH THE 6TH OF MAY. CALL THE FLAMINGO HILTON IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO COME VISIT AND SWAP STORIES. ANY OF YOU GUYS OUT THAT ARE PLANK OWNERS OF VPB-116 ARE ALL WELCOME. SEE YA THE TAIL GUNNER OF DAISY MAY 1944..." Contributed by BOB "DUTCH" OTTO rotto4027@aol.com [22APR99]

REUNION: "...WE ARE HAVING OUR 55 REUNION IN MAY AT THE RENO HILTON..." Contributed by BOB "DUTCH" OTTO rotto4027@aol.com [03FEB99]

REUNION: "...06MAY98--The next VPB-116 reunion is scheduled for May 6 - 9, 1998 and will be held in Oklahoma City, OK..." Contributed by Joseph A. Palsha richardpalsha@gmail.com [03FEB98]

REUNION: "...VPB-116 on May 1-5 '96 at Tucson, AZ Contact: W. Williams, 5126 N. Via Velazquez Tucson, AZ 85750, 520-577-0805 Source: Shift Colors Winter'95" http://home.earthlink.net/~cybernav/reunion.htm

REUNION: "...We have a VPB-116 reunion every year. The next one will be in Boston, MA next Spring..." Contributed by Joseph A. Palsha richardpalsha@gmail.com


VP-117

REUNION: "...Contact: William A. Swink Phone: (228) 255-3738..." Veterans of Foreign Wars May 2001 Magazine Page 52 http://www.vfw.org/ [09MAY2001]

REUNION: "...Reunion Date: 08/25/99 Duration: 5 Days City/State: New Orleans LA Primary Contact: William A. Swink Home Phone: (601) 255-3738 Address: 87128 Golf Club Drive, Diamondhead MS, 39525..." The American Legion Magazine - MAY 1999 http://www.vets.org:444/oresult2.htf?id=21299 [31MAY99]

REUNION: "...San Francisco 20-24 May 1999 for PB4Y '99. Liberator and Privateer guys/gals, attend your own squadron reunion first. If you can't do that, then make good use of your limited time as many others have from the 50+ PB4Y squadrons and share those PB4Y Experiences with others who "speak" PB4Y. No translation necessary! All family, grandkids (Free & 1/2 price!) and friends are welcome! Please contact Ron Sathre (son of deceased Plane Captain Ray Sathre, VPB-121), Int'l PB4Y Association, 31262 San Andreas Drive, Union City, CA 94587-2856 (510) 487-PB4Y to register today. Visit the website for more information..." Contributed by PB4YGuy@aol.com WebSite: http://www.PB4Y.com [03MAY99]

REUNION: "...VPB-117(Navy Air Corps Sqdn): Wm. A. Swink (228)255-3738..." VFW Magazine April 1999 Page 52 WebSite: http://www.vfw.org/ [04APR99]

REUNION: "...Wm A. 'Rip' Swink (601)255-3738...VFW March 1998" [11APR98]

REUNION: "...Wm A. 'Rip' Swink (601)255-3738...VFW May 1997"


VP-118

REUNION: "...VPB-118 is having a Reunion this year 2006 (September 1st through the 4th, 2006) in Rapid City, South Dakota. For more information Glenn Barnes who is hosting the Reunion this year can be contacted. His address is Glenn Barnes 3956 Fairway Hills Dr. Rapid City, South Dakota 57702 phone 605-718-9448. Thank you...Bob Koontz bandb2626@earthlink.net..." [25MAR2006]

REUNION: "...VPB-118 is planning a Reunion October 7th thru 10th, 2004 in St. Charles, Missouri. If you would like to receive information regarding the Reunion, please drop me an e-mail...Rogers Fiedler rogandy1@msn.com..." [07MAR2004]

REUNION: "...We had our last Reunion in San Antonio, Texas in October 2000. Our next Reunion will be in Reno Nevada in September 2001. Contact me for details...MARSHALL, Marion mmlm5@flash.net..." [11MAR2001]

REUNION: "...San Francisco 20-24 May 1999 for PB4Y '99. Liberator and Privateer guys/gals, attend your own squadron reunion first. If you can't do that, then make good use of your limited time as many others have from the 50+ PB4Y squadrons and share those PB4Y Experiences with others who "speak" PB4Y. No translation necessary! All family, grandkids (Free & 1/2 price!) and friends are welcome! Please contact Ron Sathre (son of deceased Plane Captain Ray Sathre, VPB-121), Int'l PB4Y Association, 31262 San Andreas Drive, Union City, CA 94587-2856 (510) 487-PB4Y to register today. Visit the website for more information..." Contributed by PB4YGuy@aol.com WebSite: http://www.PB4Y.com [03MAY99]


VP-119

REUNION: "...VP-7 "Black Falcons" / VPB-119 / VP-HL-9 "Dragon Patrol Squadron" Reunion will be held in conjunction with the 2015 Maritime Patrol Association Symposium in Jacksonville, FL April 2015. Tentative dates for the Reunion are April 15 check-in, April 19 check-out, Reunion/MPA events on the 16th and 17th, Reunion events on the 18th. To my Shipmates - if you don't go, you won't be there. Cardfilers welcome..." Contributed by WOODRUFF, William H. (Woody) whw00dy@att.net [27MAY2014]

REUNION: "...VP-7 "Black Falcons" / VPB-119 / VP-HL-9 "Dragon Patrol Squadron" (1944-1969) Reunion will be held in Pensacola, FL May 5th through 9th, 2013. Our reunion be held in the Ashton Inn and Suites, 910 North Navy Blvd. Phone 850-455-4561 for room reservations on http://www.ashtoninnsuites.com/. Additional Reunion information can be found on our WebSite at: http://beachbumtrolley.com/vp7.htm. Just drop Chief Dick Heintze heintzer@pohick.org or Woody Woodruff whw00dy@att.net an e-mail for additional information..." Contributed by WOODRUFF, William H. (Woody) whw00dy@att.net [02MAR2013]

REUNION: "...We are planning a 2010 VP-7 / VPB-119 Reunion (September 30th through October 3rd, 2010) in Dayton, Ohio. The main attraction will be the AIR Force Museum. Here is the info as of today. We have 75 rooms set aside at Holiday Inn Dayton. Check in starting at 4PM Thursday September 30 - Sunday October 3, 2010. Check out by 12 noon. King or double, daily rate $89.27 inclusive - all taxes included, 3 day window on group rates Continental breakfast Friday and Saturday. Across the street the Dayton mall has 150 shops, restaurants and movie theaters. Also within walking distance to other attractions. At this time we would like to know if you would and can attend so we can make sure there are adequate rooms,and finish planning for Saturday evening events. Please reply along with number of people in your party. If you have any questions email me. Hope to see you in Dayton. Regards..." Contributed by BOARD, Jim vega008@earthlink.net [19OCT2009]

REUNION: "...The 2009 VP-7 / VPB-119 Reunion is definitely set for April 16-19, 2009 in Jacksonville, FL. Shipmates please mark your calenders. Details to follow..." Contributed by WOODRUFF, William H. (Woody) whw00dy@att.net [03JUN2008]

REUNION: "...VP-7 / VPB-119 Reunion is are now set. The dates are April 26-29, 2007, and the location is Williamsburg VA. a very interesting historical area convenient to many other vacation destinations. The venue is: Holiday Inn, Williamsburg-Dwtn/Busch Garden, 814 Capitol Landing Rd, Williamsburg, VA 23185 | Hotel Front Desk: 1-757-2290200 | Hotel Fax: 1-757-2201642. http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/hi/1/en/hotel/wbgea?_requestid=203268. We have a block of rooms reserved, but make your reservations early and be sure to mention that you are with the VP-7 / VPB-119 Group. I am looking forward to seeing you all there. Dimviewably yours, w00dy..." Contributed by WOODRUFF, William H. (Woody) whw00dy@att.net [20SEP2006]

REUNION: "...VPB-119, VP-119, VP-HL-9, VP-ML-7, and VP-7: 2004 is the year to honor the 25-year history of our Squadron, 1944 - 1969, on the 60th Anniversary of its establishment..." Contributed by WOODRUFF, William H. (Woody) whw00dy@att.net [05MAR2003]

Our 60th Anniversary Reunion is set for Pensacola the weekend of October 15-17, 2004. Chief Frank Houle fhoule@bellsouth.net is the Honcho, and Banquet Night will be at the Naval Aviation Museum, Saturday October 16, 2004. Additional details are being arranged.

Our Squadron has a distinguished and heroic history that most of us only know in bits and pieces. At the Reunion, we will try to make the whole story known to all. Anybody with historical information, photos, cruise books, or other items, or rosters, addresses, email contacts, etc., should contact whw00dy@att.net. For the purpose of spreading the word and staying in touch, we will be organizing a VPB-119 / VP-HL-9 / VP-7 Association that *all* of you will want to join.

REUNION: "...VP-7 / VPB-119 Reunion is tentatively scheduled for October 2004 in Pensacola. This event will commemorate the 60th anniversary of the commissioning of VP-7 / VPB-119 in August 1944. Look forward to seeing y'all there..." Contributed by WOODRUFF, William H. (Woody) whw00dy@att.net [09SEP2002]

REUNION: "...VP-7/VP-ML-7/VP-HL-9/VPB-119/VP-119 "REUNION 2001 - AN ODDESSY 1944-1969" This Great Big Gala All-Hands, All-Eras (a href="vpreunions.html">Reunion will be held in Jacksonville FL, St. Patrick's Day Weekend (March 16, 17, and 18), 2001. Specific arrangements are pending. The Reunion organizers and the contact people for the various eras of squadron history are the following (this list is incomplete and more contacts will be added as "volunteers" are identified): Fearless Leader, Bob Wenzel Rfwdew2@aol.com; Chairman Emeritus, Frank Houle fhoule@bellsouth.net; Organizers-at-Fault, Tom "Lurch" Adams upsouth@aol.com; Pete Travis Ctravis532@aol.com; Woody Woodruff whw00dy@att.net; Archivist-to-blame, Woody Woodruff (who will be glad to receive all photos, facts, fabrications, and incriminating stories); JAX era, Cecil Alton,CCALTON@aol.com ; Jim Arnold freddy@ecentral.com; Charlie Calkins sailorboytwo@aol.com; Brunswick era, Roger McTighe Mctiger@nifcu.org; Jack "Snake" Waltzer jwaltzer@computer.net; Quonset Point era, Norm Weber navcad@hotmail.com; VPB-119 era, TBA. Look forward to seeimg all of our shipmates in JAX in MAR '01..." Contributed by William H. Woodruff whw00dy@att.net [17JUL2000]

REUNION: "...San Francisco 20-24 May 1999 for PB4Y '99. Liberator and Privateer guys/gals, attend your own squadron reunion first. If you can't do that, then make good use of your limited time as many others have from the 50+ PB4Y squadrons and share those PB4Y Experiences with others who "speak" PB4Y. No translation necessary! All family, grandkids (Free & 1/2 price!) and friends are welcome! Please contact Ron Sathre (son of deceased Plane Captain Ray Sathre, VPB-121), Int'l PB4Y Association, 31262 San Andreas Drive, Union City, CA 94587-2856 (510) 487-PB4Y to register today. Visit the website for more information..." Contributed by PB4YGuy@aol.com WebSite: http://www.PB4Y.com [03MAY99]

REUNION: "...VPB-117: Wm. A. Swink (601)255-3738..." VFW Magazine May 1998 Page 52 WebSite: http://www.vfw.org/magazine/51.shtml [07MAY98]

REUNION: "...I am currently chairman of the VPB-119/VP-7 Reunion Committee and we have held reunions since 1985. For further information on our upcoming reunion, contact Frank Houle, ATCS, Usn REt. fhoule@bellsouth.net..." [31DEC97]


VP-120

REUNION: "...22SEP99...The squadrons of Navy Patrol Wing Four, which was based in the Aleutians in WW II, will be holding a Reunion at NAS Whidbey Island, Washington, starting 22 September 1999. Attached to PatWing Four were PBY squadrons VP-41, VP-42, VP-43, VP-45, VP-61, and VP-62. PV squadrons were VPB-131, VPB-135, VPB-136, and VPB-139. VPB-120 and VPB-122 were PB4Y-2 squadrons that saw duty late in the war. OS2U squadrons VS-48, VS-49, VS-56, and VS-70 did inshore patrol and rescue work. Anyone who was a member of PatWing 4 who is interested in attending the reunion should contact "Ole" Haugen (VP-43) for registration forms. His e-mail address is: j.o.haugen@juno.com. His regular address is 10404 W Sierra Dawn Drive, Sun City, AZ 85351..." Contributed by Robert R. Larson, VP-41/VPB-136 r2larson@greatnorthern.net [31MAY99]

REUNION: "...San Francisco 20-24 May 1999 for PB4Y '99. Liberator and Privateer guys/gals, attend your own squadron reunion first. If you can't do that, then make good use of your limited time as many others have from the 50+ PB4Y squadrons and share those PB4Y Experiences with others who "speak" PB4Y. No translation necessary! All family, grandkids (Free & 1/2 price!) and friends are welcome! Please contact Ron Sathre (son of deceased Plane Captain Ray Sathre, VPB-121), Int'l PB4Y Association, 31262 San Andreas Drive, Union City, CA 94587-2856 (510) 487-PB4Y to register today. Visit the website for more information..." Contributed by PB4YGuy@aol.com WebSite: http://www.PB4Y.com [03MAY99]


VP-121

REUNION: "...San Francisco 20-24 May 1999 for PB4Y '99. Liberator and Privateer guys/gals, attend your own squadron reunion first. If you can't do that, then make good use of your limited time as many others have from the 50+ PB4Y squadrons and share those PB4Y Experiences with others who "speak" PB4Y. No translation necessary! All family, grandkids (Free & 1/2 price!) and friends are welcome! Please contact Ron Sathre (son of deceased Plane Captain Ray Sathre, VPB-121), Int'l PB4Y Association, 31262 San Andreas Drive, Union City, CA 94587-2856 (510) 487-PB4Y to register today. Visit the website for more information..." Contributed by PB4YGuy@aol.com WebSite: http://www.PB4Y.com [03MAY99]

REUNION: "...25JUN98--VPB-121 "Liberators and Privateers 8th Annual PB4Y All Squadron Reunion will be held from 25-28 June 1998 at the Yankee Air Museum outside Detroit, MI where we'll see one of only three PB4Y-2 Privateers in a museum! Over 50 PB4Y squadrons will be represented! We're expecting 200-300 PB4Y veterans and their families. Please contact Ron Sathre at 31262 San Andreas Drive Union City, CA 94587 (510) 487-PB4Y REUNION: "...VPB-121 (PB4Y-2 Privateers, WWII), 29 May to 1 Jun '97, Red Lion Hotel (1-800-RED LION), Colorado Springs, CO. Contact Ronald R. Sathre, CPP, 31262 San Andreas Drive, Union City, CA 94587-2856, (510) 487-PB4Y..." B4YGuy@aol.com


VP-122

REUNION: "...22SEP99...The squadrons of Navy Patrol Wing Four, which was based in the Aleutians in WW II, will be holding a Reunion at NAS Whidbey Island, Washington, starting 22 September 1999. Attached to PatWing Four were PBY squadrons VP-41, VP-42, VP-43, VP-45, VP-61, and VP-62. PV squadrons were VPB-131, VPB-135, VPB-136, and VPB-139. VPB-120 and VPB-122 were PB4Y-2 squadrons that saw duty late in the war. OS2U squadrons VS-48, VS-49, VS-56, and VS-70 did inshore patrol and rescue work. Anyone who was a member of PatWing 4 who is interested in attending the reunion should contact "Ole" Haugen (VP-43) for registration forms. His e-mail address is: j.o.haugen@juno.com. His regular address is 10404 W Sierra Dawn Drive, Sun City, AZ 85351..." Contributed by Robert R. Larson, VP-41/VPB-136 r2larson@greatnorthern.net [31MAY99]

REUNION: "...San Francisco 20-24 May 1999 for PB4Y '99. Liberator and Privateer guys/gals, attend your own squadron reunion first. If you can't do that, then make good use of your limited time as many others have from the 50+ PB4Y squadrons and share those PB4Y Experiences with others who "speak" PB4Y. No translation necessary! All family, grandkids (Free & 1/2 price!) and friends are welcome! Please contact Ron Sathre (son of deceased Plane Captain Ray Sathre, VPB-121), Int'l PB4Y Association, 31262 San Andreas Drive, Union City, CA 94587-2856 (510) 487-PB4Y to register today. Visit the website for more information..." Contributed by PB4YGuy@aol.com WebSite: http://www.PB4Y.com [03MAY99]


VP-123

REUNION: "...VP-123 is having a Reunion in May (this year) in Omaha, NE. Hope to hear from some squadron members..." Contributed by Lt.(jg) Bob Albrecht bob1816@aol.com [12APR99]

REUNION: "...San Francisco 20-24 May 1999 for PB4Y '99. Liberator and Privateer guys/gals, attend your own squadron reunion first. If you can't do that, then make good use of your limited time as many others have from the 50+ PB4Y squadrons and share those PB4Y Experiences with others who "speak" PB4Y. No translation necessary! All family, grandkids (Free & 1/2 price!) and friends are welcome! Please contact Ron Sathre (son of deceased Plane Captain Ray Sathre, VPB-121), Int'l PB4Y Association, 31262 San Andreas Drive, Union City, CA 94587-2856 (510) 487-PB4Y to register today. Visit the website for more information..." Contributed by PB4YGuy@aol.com WebSite: http://www.PB4Y.com [03MAY99]


VP-124

REUNION: "...VPB-124 is going to have our Reunion this year in Las Vegas at the Palace Station Casino. October 2, 3, 4 and 5, 2006. Contact person is Frank L. Acosta (702)434-1395. Thank you. MILLS, James "Red" jmills02@webound.com..." [25JUN2006]

REUNION: "...VPB-138/VPB-124 will have a Reunion September 25 through 30, 2004 at Minneapolis, Minn. Please call (612)929-7946 and talk to Kathleen Johnson at home or at work (651)297-4784 for more information and a Reunion packet. Her E-Mail address is kathleen.e.johnson@state.mn.us. We invite all former members wives and children of men who were in these squadrons. If unable to contact anyone please E-Mail Jim Mills at jmills02@webound.com and I will get the information to you. Thank you. James "Red" Mills jmills02@webound.com..." [10APR2004]

REUNION: "...VPB-124 is having a Reunion in Texas in October 2002. If interested contact me at my E-mail address...MILLS, James W. (Red) jmills01@webound.com..." Contributed by Trudy Jones truman@inxsnet.com [19AUG2002]

REUNION: "...VB-138/VPB-124 Reunion will be held at the Day's Inn, 4155 Koval Lane, Las Vegas, Nevada 89122 on October 15, 16, 17. The Day's Inn is located just behind Balley Casino. For further information, please contact Frank (Boot) Acosta, 3071 Barca Lane, Las Vegas, Nevada 89109 or call 702-434-1395, or Ted Rowcliffe tedrow@gateway.net..." Contributed by Trudy Jones truman@inxsnet.com [31AUG2001]

REUNION: "...VB-138 and VPB-124 - Frank (Boot) Acosta (702)434-1395..." VFW Magazine June/July 2001 Page 50 Reunions aned Claims http://www.vfw.org/magazine/ [17JUN2001]

REUNION: "...VPB-124 and VB-138...W W I I - N A V Y - ALUMNI ASSOCIATION...VPB-124 and VB-138 2000 Reunion - All are WELCOME - FAMILIES INCLUDED...Our VPB-124 and VB-138 NAVY Reunion will be October 2nd - 5th, 2000, headquartered at the BEST WESTERN SEVEN SEAS LODGE, 411 Hotel Circle south, SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA. You must register soon by calling the Lodge, 1-800-328-1618 to secure your room by using a credit card. You MUST mention our VPB Navy Reunion to get the special room rate of $65.00, single or double. Pre-registration will open on Sunday, October 1, 2000 at the Lodge & continue through Monday, October 2, 2000...Please fill out and return your registration sheet as soon as possible. Please include YOUR name and the name of each of your guests for Name Tag purposes. Be sure to enclose your check covering the $15.00 (each adult) Ready Room fee AND $24.00 (each) for the Wednesday evening Banquet for each person. MAIL your registration form, including your check, to: Ted Rowcliffe, 357 N. Humphreys Way, Glendora, CA 91741...The annual men's business meeting will be held on MONDAY night at a location to be designated on your schedule in your folder you'll received at registration. TUESDAY - surprise choice of several tours of historical SAN DIEGO sites like; (Dinner Cruises, Old town, Gaslamp Quarter & more) to please your personal taste organized by Laureen Larner (619/434-3412)...These sight seeing tours, etc, will be in folders in your packet at registration. WEDNESDAY - more sight seeing , visiting, maybe a meeting and then the evening Buffet Banquet. The Ready Room is always open for getting together, visiting with beverages & refreshments....(except, is locked when whole group is away on tours, dinner, etc.) Chuck Vermillion has charge of the Ready Room. Glen Danielson and Gordon Collett head the cherished memorial service...For answers to your questions call Ted Rowcliffe ((626) 335-3942 evenings only) or E-mail him: bsmith9387@aol.com It will be returned to you by E-mail. There's NOT much time left. See you in San Diego, Oct. 2 - 5, 2000. Come early - Stay late..." Contributed by Berdell O. Smith, AMM 1st bsmith9387@aol.com [ADDRESS/PHONE NUMBER Updated 05SEP2000 | 02AUG2000]

REUNION: "...This group (VPB-124, included the original VB-138) has Reunions every 2 years now. Last one was in Branson, MO. October l999. Next in San Diego, CA. 2000 (then every 2 yrs). 129 Active men contacted/attend. Many squadron men still "address unknown". CONTACT Berdell O. Smith bsmith9387@aol.com with information about/pertaining to this group..." Contributed by Berdell O. Smith, AMM 1st bsmith9387@aol.com [08DEC99]

REUNION: "...San Francisco 20-24 May 1999 for PB4Y '99. Liberator and Privateer guys/gals, attend your own squadron reunion first. If you can't do that, then make good use of your limited time as many others have from the 50+ PB4Y squadrons and share those PB4Y Experiences with others who "speak" PB4Y. No translation necessary! All family, grandkids (Free & 1/2 price!) and friends are welcome! Please contact Ron Sathre (son of deceased Plane Captain Ray Sathre, VPB-121), Int'l PB4Y Association, 31262 San Andreas Drive, Union City, CA 94587-2856 (510) 487-PB4Y to register today. Visit the website for more information..." Contributed by PB4YGuy@aol.com WebSite: http://www.PB4Y.com [03MAY99]


VP-127

REUNION: "...Next Reunion for VPB-127 is April 14, 2002 at Myrtle Beach (this makes out 10th). Heard we will have some 30 members in attendance. Organized the first 4 Reunions and many good times have been had by all..." Contributed by Terrance Gilroy giltrg233@msn.com [04APR2002]

REUNION: "...November 6, 7, & 8, 1998 is the annual reunion of all Navy personnel who served at DeLand. VP-127, VP-128, VP-132, through VP-135(?) were commisioned at DeLand, thus many of we DeLand vets were PV-1 crew..." Contributed by Bob Sanford gourmet812@mpinet.net [23AUG98]


VP-128

REUNION: "...A VPB-128 reunion will be held from September 16 through 20 at the NAS North Island, San Diego, California. The gathering will be at the Navy Lodge on base...The contact is Claude Parent, (925) 376-5697. His address is: 7 Eastwood Drive, Orinda, CA, 94563..." Contributed by Tom Warnagiris twarnagiris@swri.org [08SEP99]

REUNION: "...November 6, 7, & 8, 1998 is the annual reunion of all Navy personnel who served at DeLand. VP-127, VP-128, VP-132, through VP-135(?) were commisioned at DeLand, thus many of we DeLand vets were PV-1 crew..." Contributed by Bob Sanford gourmet812@mpinet.net [23AUG98]


VP-129

REUNION: "...Would like to host a Reunion of FAW-16 in 2005, specifically those who served in VP-129. Anyone who is interested, please contact me. The Reunion will take place at the CAF/FINA airshow in Midland, Texas the first weekend in October of 2005...David Donnell woodrup@aol.com..." [04JAN2005]


VP-130

REUNION: "...VP-2/VPB-130; Aug 21-23; Oak Harbor, WA. Contact Russ Horn, 4443 400th Ave West, Oak Harbor, WA 98277. (360) 675-4033." http://www.ncts.navy.mil/homepage/bupers/shift/96spring/reunion.htm


VP-131

REUNION: "...22SEP99...The squadrons of Navy Patrol Wing Four, which was based in the Aleutians in WW II, will be holding a Reunion at NAS Whidbey Island, Washington, starting 22 September 1999. Attached to PatWing Four were PBY squadrons VP-41, VP-42, VP-43, VP-45, VP-61, and VP-62. PV squadrons were VPB-131, VPB-135, VPB-136, and VPB-139. VPB-120 and VPB-122 were PB4Y-2 squadrons that saw duty late in the war. OS2U squadrons VS-48, VS-49, VS-56, and VS-70 did inshore patrol and rescue work. Anyone who was a member of PatWing 4 who is interested in attending the reunion should contact "Ole" Haugen (VP-43) for registration forms. His e-mail address is: j.o.haugen@juno.com. His regular address is 10404 W Sierra Dawn Drive, Sun City, AZ 85351..." Contributed by Robert R. Larson, VP-41/VPB-136 r2larson@greatnorthern.net [31MAY99]

REUNION: "...November 6, 7, & 8, 1998 is the annual reunion of all Navy personnel who served at DeLand. VP-127, VP-128, VP-132, through VP-135(?) were commisioned at DeLand, thus many of we DeLand vets were PV-1 crew..." Contributed by Bob Sanford gourmet812@mpinet.net [23AUG98]


VP-132

REUNION: "...November 6, 7, & 8, 1998 is the annual reunion of all Navy personnel who served at DeLand. VP-127, VP-128, VP-132, through VP-135(?) were commisioned at DeLand, thus many of we DeLand vets were PV-1 crew..." Contributed by Bob Sanford gourmet812@mpinet.net [23AUG98]


VP-133

REUNION: "...This year 2002 the Reunion is planned for September 19th to 22nd at South Bend N. Hosst Bob and Elsie Allen..." Contributed by Ward R. Tifft at ward@imbris.com [31MAY2002]

REUNION: "...27-29 SEP 2001: VPB-133 is planning towards our 23rd Reunion this fall. Joe Gingrich and Bonnie Baker will be hosting it at Wichita, Kansas on September 27-29, 2001. Anyone not on our mailing list can obtain information from Joe R. Gingrich joeg@southwind.net or Ward R. Tifft at ward@imbris.com..." Contributed by Ward R. Tifft ward@imbris.com [24APR2001]

REUNION: "...VB/VPB-133 Patrol Bombing Squadron 133 Reunion. September 21 through 24, 2000 at the Days Inn in Bloomington, MN. For further information, please contact Ward R. Tifft ward@imbris.com..." Contributed by Ward R. Tifft ward@imbris.com [08JAN2000]

REUNION: "...VB/VPB-133 Patrol Bombing Sqdn 133 Ventura. Ward R. Tifft (208)263-2880..." VFW Magazine May 1998 Page 52 WebSite: http://www.vfw.org/magazine/51.shtml [07MAY98]


VP-135

REUNION: "...22SEP99...The squadrons of Navy Patrol Wing Four, which was based in the Aleutians in WW II, will be holding a Reunion at NAS Whidbey Island, Washington, starting 22 September 1999. Attached to PatWing Four were PBY squadrons VP-41, VP-42, VP-43, VP-45, VP-61, and VP-62. PV squadrons were VPB-131, VPB-135, VPB-136, and VPB-139. VPB-120 and VPB-122 were PB4Y-2 squadrons that saw duty late in the war. OS2U squadrons VS-48, VS-49, VS-56, and VS-70 did inshore patrol and rescue work. Anyone who was a member of PatWing 4 who is interested in attending the reunion should contact "Ole" Haugen (VP-43) for registration forms. His e-mail address is: j.o.haugen@juno.com. His regular address is 10404 W Sierra Dawn Drive, Sun City, AZ 85351..." Contributed by Robert R. Larson, VP-41/VPB-136 r2larson@greatnorthern.net [31MAY99]


VP-136

REUNION: "...22SEP99...The squadrons of Navy Patrol Wing Four, which was based in the Aleutians in WW II, will be holding a Reunion at NAS Whidbey Island, Washington, starting 22 September 1999. Attached to PatWing Four were PBY squadrons VP-41, VP-42, VP-43, VP-45, VP-61, and VP-62. PV squadrons were VPB-131, VPB-135, VPB-136, and VPB-139. VPB-120 and VPB-122 were PB4Y-2 squadrons that saw duty late in the war. OS2U squadrons VS-48, VS-49, VS-56, and VS-70 did inshore patrol and rescue work. Anyone who was a member of PatWing 4 who is interested in attending the reunion should contact "Ole" Haugen (VP-43) for registration forms. His e-mail address is: j.o.haugen@juno.com. His regular address is 10404 W Sierra Dawn Drive, Sun City, AZ 85351..." Contributed by Robert R. Larson, VP-41/VPB-136 r2larson@greatnorthern.net [31MAY99]


VP-138

REUNION: "...VPB-138/VPB-124 will have a Reunion September 25 through 30, 2004 at Minneapolis, Minn. Please call (612)929-7946 and talk to Kathleen Johnson at home or at work (651)297-4784 for more information and a Reunion packet. Her E-Mail address is kathleen.e.johnson@state.mn.us. We invite all former members wives and children of men who were in these squadrons. If unable to contact anyone please E-Mail Jim Mills at jmills02@webound.com and I will get the information to you. Thank you. James "Red" Mills jmills02@webound.com..." [10APR2004]

REUNION: "...VB-138/VPB-124 Reunion will be held at the Day's Inn, 4155 Koval Lane, Las Vegas, Nevada 89122 on October 15, 16, 17. The Day's Inn is located just behind Balley Casino. For further information, please contact Frank (Boot) Acosta, 3071 Barca Lane, Las Vegas, Nevada 89109 or call 702-434-1395, or Ted Rowcliffe tedrow@gateway.net..." Contributed by Trudy Jones truman@inxsnet.com [31AUG2001]

REUNION: "...VB-138 and VPB-124 - Frank (Boot) Acosta (702)434-1395..." VFW Magazine June/July 2001 Page 50 Reunions aned Claims http://www.vfw.org/magazine/ [17JUN2001]

REUNION: "...VPB-124 and VB-138...W W I I - N A V Y - ALUMNI ASSOCIATION...VPB-124 and VB-138 2000 Reunion - All are WELCOME - FAMILIES INCLUDED...Our VPB-124 and VB-138 NAVY Reunion will be October 2nd - 5th, 2000, headquartered at the BEST WESTERN SEVEN SEAS LODGE, 411 Hotel Circle south, SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA. You must register soon by calling the Lodge, 1-800-328-1618 to secure your room by using a credit card. You MUST mention our VPB Navy Reunion to get the special room rate of $65.00, single or double. Pre-registration will open on Sunday, October 1, 2000 at the Lodge & continue through Monday, October 2, 2000...Please fill out and return your registration sheet as soon as possible. Please include YOUR name and the name of each of your guests for Name Tag purposes. Be sure to enclose your check covering the $15.00 (each adult) Ready Room fee AND $24.00 (each) for the Wednesday evening Banquet for each person. MAIL your registration form, including your check, to: Ted Rowcliffe, 357 N. Humphreys Way, Glendora, CA 91741...The annual men's business meeting will be held on MONDAY night at a location to be designated on your schedule in your folder you'll received at registration. TUESDAY - surprise choice of several tours of historical SAN DIEGO sites like; (Dinner Cruises, Old town, Gaslamp Quarter & more) to please your personal taste organized by Laureen Larner (619/434-3412)...These sight seeing tours, etc, will be in folders in your packet at registration. WEDNESDAY - more sight seeing , visiting, maybe a meeting and then the evening Buffet Banquet. The Ready Room is always open for getting together, visiting with beverages & refreshments....(except, is locked when whole group is away on tours, dinner, etc.) Chuck Vermillion has charge of the Ready Room. Glen Danielson and Gordon Collett head the cherished memorial service...For answers to your questions call Ted Rowcliffe ((626) 335-3942 evenings only) or E-mail him: bsmith9387@aol.com It will be returned to you by E-mail. There's NOT much time left. See you in San Diego, Oct. 2 - 5, 2000. Come early - Stay late..." Contributed by Berdell O. Smith, AMM 1st bsmith9387@aol.com [ADDRESS/PHONE NUMBER Updated 05SEP2000 | 02AUG2000]


VP-139

REUNION: "...The family of Donald G Lewallen (MIA-1944) will host a VP/VPB-139 Reunion in Wichita, KS, June 26th -29th, 2002. PV-1 Ventura Navy Bomber #34641 was recently "discovered on Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula. Crewman Donald G. Graham, AM2c was my Uncle..." Contributed by Marie (Lewallen) Goscha mgoscha@kscable.com [14APR2002]

REUNION: "...22SEP99...The squadrons of Navy Patrol Wing Four, which was based in the Aleutians in WW II, will be holding a Reunion at NAS Whidbey Island, Washington, starting 22 September 1999. Attached to PatWing Four were PBY squadrons VP-41, VP-42, VP-43, VP-45, VP-61, and VP-62. PV squadrons were VPB-131, VPB-135, VPB-136, and VPB-139. VPB-120 and VPB-122 were PB4Y-2 squadrons that saw duty late in the war. OS2U squadrons VS-48, VS-49, VS-56, and VS-70 did inshore patrol and rescue work. Anyone who was a member of PatWing 4 who is interested in attending the reunion should contact "Ole" Haugen (VP-43) for registration forms. His e-mail address is: j.o.haugen@juno.com. His regular address is 10404 W Sierra Dawn Drive, Sun City, AZ 85351..." Contributed by Robert R. Larson, VP-41/VPB-136 r2larson@greatnorthern.net [31MAY99]


VP-142

REUNION: "...15-19 Oct. 2000, Nashville, TN..." David Walkinshaw djwinor@cp.com [15JUL2000]

REUNION: "...OCT 1998 - VB/VPB-142 (1943-5)...Next reunion is in October 1998 at Houston, TX. My address is now 358 Lower La Vista Ct NW, Salem, OR 97304...(503) 373-9794...Thanks" David Walkinshaw djwinor@cp.com

REUNION: "...VB/VPB-142 (1943-5); July 24-28; Everett, WA. Contact David Walkinshaw, 616 Ruisseau Francais, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019. (415) 726-7614." http://www.ncts.navy.mil/homepage/bupers/shift/96spring/reunion.htm


VP-143

REUNION: "...San Francisco 20-24 May 1999 for PB4Y '99. Liberator and Privateer guys/gals, attend your own squadron reunion first. If you can't do that, then make good use of your limited time as many others have from the 50+ PB4Y squadrons and share those PB4Y Experiences with others who "speak" PB4Y. No translation necessary! All family, grandkids (Free & 1/2 price!) and friends are welcome! Please contact Ron Sathre (son of deceased Plane Captain Ray Sathre, VPB-121), Int'l PB4Y Association, 31262 San Andreas Drive, Union City, CA 94587-2856 (510) 487-PB4Y to register today. Visit the website for more information..." Contributed by PB4YGuy@aol.com WebSite: http://www.PB4Y.com [03MAY99]


VP-144

REUNION: "...VB/VPB-144 Reunion - Contact Ken McNatt (630)653-4503..." Veterans of Foreign Wars Reunions and Claims January 2001 Page 52 [13JAN2001]

REUNION: "...02OCT98--VP-4 will be celebrating a very special reunion next year. It will be the 70th anniversary since the original squadron, VP-4D14 was formed. It will also be the 50th anniversary since the squadron changed its designator to "VP" and its insignia to the "Skinny Dragons". We are trying to get the aircraft that the squadron has flown since WW II to come to the reunion. The reunion will be in Reno, Nv on Oct 2-4,1998. If you are a former member of VP-4 or its predecessor, VP-144. Please pass the word to former squadronmates about the reunion. My email is oriondriver1975@yahoo.com...John Larson..."

REUNION: "...VB/VPB-144--15-17 May 1997, Pensacola, Fla. Perry Ustick, 228 Pinetree Dr., Gulf Breeze, FL 32561" http://www.Tailhook.org/Reunions.htm

REUNION: "...VB/VPB-144 (WWII) on May '96 at Huntsville, AL Contact: Ed O'Neal, 159 Mistee Dr. Brownsboro, AL 35741, 205-534-4931 Source: Shift Colors Fall 1995" http://home.earthlink.net/~cybernav/reunion.htm


VP-146

REUNION: "...VB/VPB 146: 26-28 SEPT '96, San Diego, CA. Contact Harry Haines, Jr., P.O. Box 29, Monmouth, ME 04259, (207) 933-4519." http://www.cais.net/fra/navalaff/9608/nareunio.html


VP-148

REUNION: "...VP/VPB-148 will hold it's 66th Year Squadron Reunion September 14-17, 2010 at the Radisson Suites Hotel, Tucson Airport, Tucson, Arizona..." Contributed by KALMANSON, William c130manson@aol.com [01SEP2010]

REUNION: "...VB/VPB-148 will hold it's 58th Year Squadron Reunion October 3-5, 2002 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The Sheraton Albuquerque Uptown will be the host hotel (505-881-0000). Earl Richards, Chairman (505-298-1825) and Perry Ustick, Secretary/Treasurer (850-932-6979)..." Contributed by J. T. Wilson WilsonJT_566@msn.com [05MAY2002]

REUNION: "...VPB-148 Reunion is scheduled for San Antonio in October 2000..." Contributed by J. T. Wilson thomas45@gte.net [01OCT2000]

REUNION: "...00SEP99--VB/VPB-148 at Albuquerque, New Mexico hosted by Earl Richards at (505)294-1301..." Contributed by William Kalmanson c130manson@aol.com [29DEC98]

REUNION: "...VB/VPB-148 (WWII), 13-15 OCT 1997, Oklahoma City, OK: Perry Ustick, 228 Pine Tree Dr., Gulf Breeze, FL 32561 (904) 932-6979" http://www.erols.com/dutrauch/reunions.html

REUNION: "...VB/VPB-148 on Nov 6-8'95 at San Diego, CA Contact Perry Ustick 28 Pine Tree Dr. Gulf Breeze, FL 32561 Phone 904-932-6979 Source Shift Colors Fall 1995" http://www.teleport.com/~jgriffin/lastyear.htm


VP-150

REUNION: "...VPB-150 (PV1)...Donald E. Daniels (660)488-6716..." VFW Magazine June/July 1999 Page 52 WebSite: http://www.vfw.org/magazine/51.shtml [08JUN99]


VP-151

REUNION: "...09SEP98 through 12SEP98--Our reunion at Hyannis was a great success! Our next reunion will be held at Big Sky MT. in Sept. 9th through the 12th, 1998...more details as I receive them..." Contributed by Daryl E. Hahn xwxman@cox.net

REUNION: "...01OCT97--The reunion is scheduled to run from October 1 thru October 4 at Hyannis, MA. Hotel is the Cape Codder. Costs $210 PP or $420 per couple. This includes : welcome dinner, ferry and Nantucket tour, lunch in Boston, Farewell dinner and ent., Bus to Ferry and a day in Boston, Duck tour in Boston??, ready room, souvenirs, misc..." Contributed by Daryl E. Hahn xwxman@cox.net


VP-197

REUNION: "...San Francisco 20-24 May 1999 for PB4Y '99. Liberator and Privateer guys/gals, attend your own squadron reunion first. If you can't do that, then make good use of your limited time as many others have from the 50+ PB4Y squadrons and share those PB4Y Experiences with others who "speak" PB4Y. No translation necessary! All family, grandkids (Free & 1/2 price!) and friends are welcome! Please contact Ron Sathre (son of deceased Plane Captain Ray Sathre, VPB-121), Int'l PB4Y Association, 31262 San Andreas Drive, Union City, CA 94587-2856 (510) 487-PB4Y to register today. Visit the website for more information..." Contributed by PB4YGuy@aol.com WebSite: http://www.PB4Y.com [03MAY99]


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