VP Shipmate Directory
 "...CAIN, AMM3 Robert...My Grandfather, AMM3 Robert Cain, passed in 1984. He served with VP-42 (1942-1944) in the Aleutians. I’m looking to see if anyone here may have served with him and/or have photographs of him during his service in the Aleutians. Thanks you..." Contributed by Steven Cain scain99@hotmail.com [10SEP2014]
 Circa 2009 "...CAIRNS, Irving...My father, Irving Cairns, passed away peacefully on January 16th, 2012. Dad served with VP-212, VP-HL-12 and VP-29..." Contributed by Family Member jcairnsflaherty@gmail.com [Updated PIX 23JAN2012 | 22JAN2012]
"...CALCUTT, AWCM Jim...For anyone who knew AWCM (ret) Jim Calcutt, we received word that he passed away 9 sep 07. His last duty station was at CPRW-2, NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii. Here is his obituary. James Helon Calcutt, 70, of Franklin, passed away Sunday, Sept. 9, 2007. Born in Pamplico, S.C., he was the son of the late George and Getha Poston Calcutt. James retired from the U.S. Navy as a Master Chief in 1988. He worked for Unisys Corp. for several years; worked at Greenway Ford in Orlando, Fla., for 12 years; retired and moved to Franklin. He attended Bethel United Methodist Church; was active in the Old Bones Softball League; was an avid sports fan and loved riding his Harley. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Pelkey Calcutt; daughter, Joan Calcutt of Orlando, Fla.; one granddaughter, Jennifer Hamel; and his extended family. A memorial service was held Tuesday, Sept. 11, at 1 p.m., at Bethel United Methodist Church, with Rev. Al Beck officiating. Burial will be in the Arlington National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of one's choice. Macon Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences are available by visiting http://www.maconfuneralhome.com. Jim MacHaffie machaffie@roadrunner.com..." [16SEP2007]
 "...CALL, Larry William...My Dad, Larry William Call, passed away January 17th, 2013. Dad served in the United States Navy from 1955 until his retirement in 1974, in Squadrons VP-45 and VP-30. He served two tours in the Vietnam War. After his retirement from the Navy, Larry became a rail car electrician with the Washington DC Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, retiring after 21 years. He was a member of the Hughesville American Legion #238, the Waldorf VFW #8810, the Mechanicsville Moose Lodge #495 and the Lexington Park Fleet Reserve #093. Dad enjoyed long drives in the country and sitting down by the water, with one of his favorite spots being Point Lookout in Scotland, Maryland. He loved vintage cars and enjoyed going to Bert's Diner whenever they had a car show. He loved to listen to bluegrass, country, jazz and classical music, as well as listening to talk radio. One of his favorite pastimes was debating politics with his family and friends. Dad instilled his love of knowledge and reading to all his children, as well as the desire to stay current with world events and politics. He enjoyed taking a sailing class at St. Mary's College as he felt a "sailor should really learn how to sail a boat". Dad also had a fondness for practical jokes and was extremely witty. I would love to hear from any of Dad's former Shipmates..." Contributed by Lisa Montbriand lisamontbriand@verizon.net [23JAN2013]
"...CAMP, Bill E...My husband, Bill E. Camp, served with VP-28 at NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii in 1948 and NAS Agana, Guam a couple of times until he returned to NAS North Island, San Diego, Californiad in 1950. He passed away in July 2003 of Alzheimer's Disease. Can remember living in Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii until 1951 then being moved to NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii. Ewa when Kaneohe was turned over to the US Marine Corp...Mrs. Camp joa001@msn.com..." [12JUL2004]
"...CAMP, AMM2c(NAP) William J. Jr...My dad, William J. Camp Jr., was assigned to VP-11 as an AMM2c(NAP) on December 7, 1941. My dad would have been an old salt he was 30 years old and had been in the Navy since Jan 1935. He had returned from a special duty trip to NAS North Island, San Diego, California, and NAS Corpus Christi, Texas on Oct 28, 1941; I think he was ferrying planes? My dad died in 1976 and like so many he told us kids little of the War and his part in it. I have learned that VP-11 was hit hard at MCAS/NAS Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii. I have only begun to learn above his war years. If anyone has any info or can point me to more material on VP-11 I'd appreciate. I too served in the Navy from 1962 - 1966 as an ETR on the USS Oklahoma City...William J. Camp III wjcamp@comcast.net..." [02DEC2004]
"...CAMPBELL, AFCM James E. (Blackie)...I am the widow of AFCM James E. (Blackie) Campbell who was assigned to VW-15 at NAS Patuxent River, Maryland from 1956-1959, VP-8 at NAS Patuxent River, Maryland from 1963-1966, VP-46 at NAS Moffett Field, California from 1969-1973, and finished his Navy Career after 30 years in VP-30 at NAS Jacksonville, Florida. I was truly a Navy wife and followed him to all assignments except for deployments overseas. We both made many dear friends and I would like to hear from anyone who remembers him. He is listed on the Navy Log webpage with picture if you care to refresh your memory. I miss him so and would like to share memories...CAMPBELL, AFCM James E. (Blackie) [Deceased] C/O His Wife Mrs. James E. Campbell ludashc@peoplepc.com..." [16MAR2002]
"...CAMPBELL, Robert S...My father, Chief Quartermaster Robert S. Campbell was on the commissioning crew of this ship, and was on board in Tokyo Bay for the surrender. I can remember visiting the ship with my mother in 1945, either in Seattle or San Diego. Does anyone remember my father? He died in Jan. 1995...Brian Campbell alpenduo@msn.com..." [15MAY2001]
"...CANFIELD, LT William B...My father, William B. Canfield, Jr. was a LT USNR, naval aviator during WWII, in the South Pacific. He flew the OS2U, the SBD and, at the conclusion of the war, was being retrained in California for the F6F fighter. He joined squadron VS-67 at the NAS Alameda, California on 3/12/43 prior to the squadron being forward deployed to the Pacific Theatre. He flew from the Solomon Islands and Espirtu Santu and over the New Hebredes, New Caladonia and the Tonga group. VS-67 was later converted, in 1944 I believe, to the SBD. I know that my Dad did not care for the OS2U2 (he wanted to be a fighter pilot) and came to love the SBD and F6F. Any information about my Dad would be appreciated. Thanks...CANFIELD, LT William B. [Deceased] c/o His Son William B. Canfield wbcanfield@wms-jen.com..." [30NOV2001]
 "...CANNIZZARO, SN John R...My Father, John Cannizzaro (Dad served aboard the USS Tangier (AV-8) (1942-1945)) passed away on November 8th, 2020 at the age of 95. He was a proud WW2 NAVY Veteran. He will be buried at the Military Cemetery in Middletown CT with my MOM..." Contributed by Andrew Cannizzaro acannizzaro@nationalacoustics.com [12NOV2020]
"...CANNON, Houston R....With very heavy heart I report that my brother Paul E. Carrigan (the black Irishman of the Aleutian Airdales) passed away June 22.2001. Paul died in the VA hospital in Seattle from lung cancer..." Contributed by his Brother Ralph O. Carrigan rocarr28@comcast.net [16JUL2001]
"...CANTLEY, Aubrey...A very good friend of mine, Aubrey Cantley has his name posted on your website requesting buddies to get in contact with him. He was killed in a motorcycle accident on 5/16/2005, unfortunately. Blessings, Will Carson will.carson@rocketmail.com..." [20MAY2005]
"...CANTRELL, Robert Lloyd...My Father, Robert Lloyd Cantrell, served with VP-63 from 1942 to 1945. Dad was from Kentucky. I would like to hear from anyone that may have known my Father. Thanks! Robyn Cantrell bike_luv@yahoo.com..." [28JUL2007]
"...CARACOFE, YNC Sony...My friend, YNC Sony Caracofe, who proudly served with VP-49 passed as a result of a short bout of stage 4 cancer..." Contributed by CONWAY, YN Robert T. luckyoneforsure@yahoo.com [16MAY2020]
"...CARLBERG, ARM3 Robert N. "Bob"...My father, Robert (Bob) Carlberg, passed away August 13, 2007 Fredonia, PA. Dad served with VU-7 (and the Navy) from 1943-1947. Dad played trumpet as part of a dance/jazz/swing band in his outfit. I would like to hear from his former Shipmates..." Contributed by Bob Carlberg bob@liberty.edu [21JAN2016]
"...CAREL, ENSIGN Walter Leo...My Father, Walter L. Carel, served with VP-33 until his PBY was involved in a Mishap in the south pacific on September 8th, 1944 (Dad was seriously injured). It is with a great degree of sadness that I inform you of his passing on December 24th, 2009. He was part of that greatest generation that is regrettably losing its members. At his memorial service I bid farewell with the following: And the old men still answer the call, But as year follows year, more old men disappear. Someday no one will march there at all..." Contributed by Michael W. Carel mikecarel@cox.net [07AUG2010]
"...CARGAL, AVCM Jack Edward...Jack Edward Cargal, 77, AVCM USN (Ret) of Aiea, a retired Navy master chief petty officer, died at home April 25, 2011. He was born in Mt. Carmel, Ill. He is survived by wife Miyoko, son John J., daughters Janet L. Cargal and Mary A. Tataseo, brother Robert and nine grandchildren. Services: 10:30 a.m. Friday 1 July 2011 at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl. Jack was a fixture in VP-4. He was assigned from June 1962 as an AX1 in Quality Control until Dec 1965 and from Jan 1976 until Jul 1982 as Command Master Chief giving him 11 years total in the squadron..." Contributed by Larry Hames (VP-4 Veterans Assn Database Manager) database@vp4association.com [30NOV2011]
 "...CARLSON, ENSIGN Vernon Holt...In Memory of Navy Ensign - Vernon Holt Carlson - Lake Norden, SD - Hamlin County - October 4, 1922 - June 1, 1945 - Plane Shot Down near Singapore. Vernon Holt Carlson was born in Irene, South Dakota on October 4, 1922 to parents Ella Josephine and Charles E. Carlson. Vernon was the youngest in a family of five children. He had sisters named Josephine, Doris, and Hazel, and a brother named Charles. The family lived in Irene as Vernon's father worked for the Burlington Northern Railroad as a Depot Agent. Sometime before 1940, the family was transferred to Lake Norden because of this job. Vernon attended elementary school and high school in Lake Norden. He enjoyed athletics, field sports, discus, pole vault, and baseball He had an excellent tenor voice, and was part of the glee club at Lake Norden High School He even won a superior rating at a high school music contest in Brookings. Vernon graduated from Lake Norden High School in 1940 and began an extended education at South Dakota State College in Brookings. Vernon never married or had any children. On October 15,1942, Vernon entered the active United States Naval Reserve as an aviation cadet and was later appointed an ensign. He was part of the patrol bombing squadron 106. His plane was lost in the Pacific Area sometime around June 1, 1945. At the time of his death, both his mother Ella and his father Charles were still living. Vernon received numerous prestigious awards. He was honored with the Distinguished Flying Cross, a Gold Star in lieu of a second Distinguished Flying Cross Air Medal, a Gold Star in lieu of a second Air Medal, a Gold Star in lieu of a third Air Medal, a Gold Star in lieu of a fourth Air Medal, and an American Area Campaign Medal He also received a Purple Heart, an Asiatic Pacific Area Campaign Medal with two bronze stars, a Philippine Liberation Ribbon, and a World War II Victory Medal. He is listed on the Tablets of the Missing at Manila American Cemetery in Manila, Philippines. This profile is respectfully submitted by Adam VanderSluis, seventh grade, Mickelson Middle School, Brookings, South Dakota, with the help of his teacher, Jennifer Weber, May 2002. Information for this profile came from an application for a South Dakota Veteran's Bonus Payment, Robert Carlson, a Lake Norden resident, and Harold Lohrs, a personal friend of Vernon Carlson..." WebSite: South Dakota World War II Memorial http://www.state.sd.us/ military/ vetaffairs/ sdwwiimemorial/ SubPages/ profiles/ Display.asp?P=294 [12AUG2007]
"...CARLSON, LCDR Harry...LCDR Harry Carlson passed away on September 19, 2008. LCDR Carlson served with VP-10 at NAS Brunswick, Maine from July 1954 to February 1955. Please forward all E-Mail to his wife Caryl carlsonhc@worldnet.att.net..." Forwarded by LCDR Nicholas Vagianos njvagianos@md.metrocast.net [19FEB2009]
"...CARLSON, Lorne C...9/22/2009 4:05:39 PM - ROCHESTER -- Lorne Clifford Carlson, 77, died Saturday, Sept. 19, 2009, in Rochester. Lorne's military experience included three years in the Thirty-second Division of the Wisconsin National Guard and four years in the U.S. Navy. He became a flight crew member in VP-16. Naval Aviation brought him to many parts of the world. The Squadron was based in England, Iceland, and French Morocco. His duties also sent him to Italy, Turkey, Egypt, Lebanon, Malta, Spain and Belgium. He received his Honorable Discharge from the United States Navy on June 1, 1956. Memorial services for Lorne C. Carlson will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26, at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 1212 12th Ave. N.W., in Rochester. Visitation will be at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday. Burial will be in Grandview Memorial Gardens, with military honors. http://www.postbulletin.com/..." [23SEP2009]
"...CARLSTROM, Glenn....It is with sadness I relay the following message I have just received from fellow VQ-1 member Bob Galloway: From: "Bob & Nan Galloway" bobnan@socket.net - Date: Sun, 5 Aug 2001 18:34 - Subject: RE: Glenn Carlstrom's Death-- VQ Friends: Glenn Carlstrom lost his battle with cancer on Sunday morning (8/5/01). He will be cremated. Marilyn is having a funeral service Thursday morning at the Martin Mattice Funeral Home in Emmetsburg, Iowa. We plan to be there. Bob & Nan..." [18JUN2001]
 "...CARON, Robert "Bob" Morris...Long-time Garnett resident Robert "Bob" Morris Caron passed away at Anderson County Hospital early Sunday morning, March 16, 2008. Bob was born May 13, 1935 to Cyril Emet and Benita (Acuff) Caron in Dallas, Texas. He attended the University of Oklahoma and graduated with a Geology degree in 1957. While at OU, he was a member of Beta Theta Pi Fraternity. Immediately after college he joined the Navy becoming a Lieutenant Commander piloting a P2V submarine-hunter patrol airplane for 4 years (VP-9). He married Susan Bland Simons April 19, 1958. Their marriage was blessed with four children. After his military career, Bob joined IBM and excelled through the marketing division of the company in many different capacities. His career took him to several states including Texas, Oklahoma, Maryland, Colorado, Iowa, Tennessee and Kansas. Bob retired from IBM in 1990. In July of 1995, Bob and Susan moved to Garnett to be with his mother until she passed away in 1998. Bob was actively involved in many community organizations including treasurer of the Anderson County Republican Party, member of the Garnett Airport Advisory Board, member of the Anderson County Planning Commission, member of the Garnett Country Club Board of Directors, was an ambassador and former president of the Garnett Area Chamber of Commerce. He was currently employed by the Garnett Police Department as a dispatch operator since 1998 receiving several commendations for his service to the community of Garnett during times of crisis, and was also a part-time realtor with C.D. Schulte agency. Bob was a longtime supporter and volunteer of many local activities including the Fourth of July celebration at North Lake in Garnett and the annual GACC Christmas Parade of which he and Susan were grand marshalls in 2001. Bob is survived by his wife of 50 years, of the home; three sons, Steve Caron and his wife Ginger of Dallas, TX; Doug Caron and wife Patti of Memphis, TN; Charley Caron of Garnett; and one daughter Beth Marczynski and husband Robert of Memphis, TN; a sister, Helen (Caron) Shields of Camarillo, CA; a brother-in-law, Charlie Simons and wife Patti of Evergreen, CO; a sister-in-law, Carol Currens of Austin, TX; seven grandchildren and two step-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews from Texas, Oklahoma, Colorado, and California. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister Mary (Caron) Harris. Services will be held Wednesday, March 19, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Boniface Church in Scipio with burial to be at Garnett Cemetery. Visitation will be held Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. at Feuerborn Family Funeral Services in Garnett. Memorials can be made to the Bea Martin Peck Animal Shelter in Ottawa and or the Ministerial Alliance food pantry in Garnett..." Contributed by POPE, Joe jonanpope@msn.com [02MAY2008]
"...CARR, Dalton "Del"...It saddens me to announce that Dalton "Del" Carr who served in VP-9 AT Shop & Aircrew in the early 1960's passed away Dec 2002...Steve/Andy Andruszkewicz sgpa2zfmly@aol.com..." [15DEC2002]
"...CARRIGAN, Paul E. "The Black Irishman"...Paul E. Carrigan (died June 22,2001) ex Chief Aerographer's Mate USN. Paul flew as a Fleet Air Wing Four Aerographer and a qualified combat aircrewman with VP-41, VP-42, VP-43, VP-45, VP-62, VP-131, VP-135, VP-136, and VP-139. Paul accumulated over two thousand flying hours in PBYs, PBY 5 As, PV-1 Venturas and PV-2 Harpoons. The author also served in the USS Casco (AVP-12), USS Hulbert AVD-6, USS Williamson (AVP-15)USS Gillis AVD-12, USS Indianapolis CA-35, USS S-35 S type Submarine (1923), and USS Lexington CV-2 (prior to Aleutian posting). Paul authored a book titled: "The Flying, Fighting Weathermen Of Patrol Wing Four" The book includes the two day bombing of Dutch Harbor by Japanese carrier planes. The continuous bombing of the Island of Kiska by the most unconventional dive bomber, The PBY Catalina and The Empire Express to Paramushiro. These three spiral bound volumes contain 868 pages covering World War II as it was fought in the Aleutian Islands of Alaska. These are the adventures of a seventeen year old enlisted man as he grows up in the next three years in this very cold corner of hell. . The book is available from the author's brother. And is printed as it was left due to the author's illness and death. Cost: $45.00 (postage included). Please contact Ralph O. Carrigan rocarr28@comcast.net or send a $45.00 check (postage included) to Ralph O. Carrigan, 5 Cutlass Way, Waretown, NJ 08758...I can now supply The Flying, Fighting Weathermen of Patrol Wing Four on a CD. The cost including postage is $25.00. Contact Ralph O. Carrigan rocarr28@comcast.net...CARRIGAN, Paul E. "The Black Irishman" (Deceased) c/o His Brother Ralph O. Carrigan rocarr28@comcast.net..." [BIO Updated 03JUL2003 | BIO Updated 02SEP2002 | 17OCT2002]
"...CARRINGAN, Paul E...With very heavy heart I report that my brother Paul E. Carrigan (the black Irishman of the Aleutian Airdales) passed away June 22.2001. Paul died in the VA hospital in Seattle from lung cancer..." Contributed by his Brother Ralph O. Carrigan rocarr28@comcast.net [16JUL2001]
"...CARRINGTON, AVCM Curt...I have just read the following message from Allan "Putt" Prevette, VQ Association Secretary, that is posted on the VQ Association website: "The Fleet Reserve magazine has reported the passing of AVCM Curt Carrington. Curt was in VQ-1 in the late 60s and early 70s and flew as AES on EC-121M aircraft. I had the good fortune to make many DaNang Dets with Curt and I remember him as a real professional and a trememdous asset to a flight crew. After VQ-1 Curt went to Treasure Island, CA where he provided technical knowedge in ECM to the surface Navy. He was one of the first "airdale" Master Chiefs to go aboard a non-aviation ship as Senior Enlisted advisor"...Mel Davidow, LT USNR (Ret) meldavidow@earthlink.net..." [11MAR2005]
"...CARTER, Alan Floyd...Alan Floyd Carter (6/13/1919 through 8/10/2007) - Alan Floyd Carter departed this world on Aug. 10, 2007. Alan attended Western Washington College before leaving to join the US Navy in Nov. 1940 intent on training in electronics. World War II found him serving in the Aleutian Islands with VPB-136 and Patrol Wing 4 as an Aviation Chief Radioman..." WebSite: San Juan Islander http://www.sanjuanislander.com/ [11SEP2008]
"...CARTIER, Joel...We have recently learned of the passing of our VP-19 Shipmate, Joel Cartier. Joel served with VP-19 between 1968 and 1972. He passed away in April of 2007 from cancer. After his service with VP-19, Joel finished college and became an elementary school teacher in Oshkosh, Wisconsin where he married his longtime love, Lynn and had 4 children. He was survived by his wife, daughters and grandchildren. Joel was a great guy who always had a smile in his heart and a laugh to share. His Shipmates and former crewmembers are saddened to learn of his passing. Albeit late, we are proud to have known Joel and mourn his passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family. Pete Sanborn psanborn2@earthlink.net..." [24APR2008]
 "...CASAZZA, PO1 Edward J...My father, Edward J. Casazza, passed away February 22, 2014. Following high school, Dad enlisted in the U.S. Navy June 1942 at Boston, Mass, attended "A" and "B" School and served with VPB-2 OTU#3 at NAS Banana River, Florida, HEadquarters SquaDRON (HEDRON) 5-2 at NAAS Harvey Point, North Carolina, VPB-215 where he crewed aboard the PBM and NAS Jacksonville, Florida. Dad received the World War II Victory Medal, American Area Ribbon and Good Conduct Awards. Dad was discharged December 1945..." Contributed by Tim Casazza casazza@ll.mit.edu [03MAR2017]
 "...CASTAÑO, AMM2 James W...My Dad passed away peacefully on May 27, 2019. Dad served with VPB-2(OTU)-1 and VPB-152. Dad was a Tampa native. He had a paper route that covered West Tampa. James attended Jefferson High School and while attending he worked as a bell hop at the Floridan Hotel. James left high school to enlist in the U.S. Navy and served in WWII and continued his service in the Navy for another 12 years. He earned the honor as All Navy Boxing and Basketball. He was able to box Joe Louis in an exhibition match. He later, transitioned into the USAF and retired as a SMSgt after serving in Vietnam. He was awarded the Air Metal in WWII and Bronze Star Vietnam. Following his service in the military, James was able to finish his education by receiving a GED and a bachelor’s from the University of Tampa James is preceded in death by his wife, Sue Castano; son, Mark; sisters, Lillian, Patricia, Catherine and Margaret; brothers, Joseph and William. He is survived by children; Margaret (David) Miller, James (Paula) Castano; Mary (Jeff) Recker; sister, Evelyn Rodriguez; twelve grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and cousins. Visitation will be held on Friday, May 31st from 9am to 10am at Christ the King, 821 S. Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa FL 33609 with a funeral service to begin at 10am. Interment will take place at 1:30pm at Myrtle Hill Memorial Park. See: Dignity Memorial -= James Walter CASTANO..." Contributed by James Castano james.castano@ic.fbi.gov [29MAY2019]
"...CASTRO, AOC Albert...Albert Atanacio Castro, 62, AOC USN Retired departed our midst on 13 October 2012, after suffering a fall while hunting near his home in La Plata, MD. His wife Patricia of 28 years, devoted dog Rocky and other family survive him. Albert was born in Gallup, NM, to Atanacio and Lola Castro. He graduated from Rio Grande High School in Albuquerque, NM, and joined the United States Navy in August 1968. Chief Castro had a distinguished 23-year Naval career. P-3 training with VP-31, first operational tour was with VP-4 Skinny Dragons, NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii from 1971 - 1976. Al logged over 500 hours of dedicated combat missions including many searches and refugee operations. Additional Duty Stations included: NAS North Island, San Diego, California, VP-19 Big Red at NAS Moffett Field, California, NADC (Warminister) Johnsville, Pennsylvania, VXN-8 and Naval Aviation Maintenance Office (NAMO) at NAS Patuxent River, Maryland. Chief Castro's awards and decorations include two Strike Flight Air Medals, Navy Achievement, Navy Expeditionary, Armed Forces Expeditionary, two Vietnam Service Medals, and numerous other citations and commendations. Typical of his devotion to duty, Chief Castro took great pride in his civilian career. He proudly continued to serve the Navy and his country as a DOD contractor supporting Air-to-Air Weapons for Aviation Trainings Systems Command. In 2008 he became Program Manager for Acquisition and Life Cycle Support of the HARM Weapons System for the Naval Air Weapons Center at Patuxent River, MD. Chief Castro was a patriot, an unsung hero, always prepared to serve the Navy and the United States of America. Recently, he and his teammates were on board several naval vessels upgrading equipment as his comrades ventured into harm's way. Chief Castro's awards and decorations include two Strike Flight Air Medals, Navy Achievement, Navy Expeditionary, Armed Forces Expeditionary, two Vietnam Service Medals, and numerous other citations and commendations. He was a life member of the Association of Aviation Ordnancemen, Plankowner of Chapter 22, Patuxent River, and also served on the AAO National Board of Directors. In addition he was a proud member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, prior Post 2632 Senior Vice Commander; the Military Order of the Cooties; the Fleet Reserve Association Branch 093; American Legion; VP-4 Association; the NRA; and the Saint Charles Sportsman's Club. Albert is also survived by his brothers Frank Castro of Paige TX, Anthony Castro and Timothy Castro of Albuquerque, NM and sisters Josephine Martinez of Clearfield UT, Marie Baca of Fort Worth TX, Florence Otis, Elizabeth Sumruld, and Dolores Torres of Albuquerque NM, and Kathy Martin of Dalles OR, and many nieces and nephews. Family and friends will be received to celebrate Albert's Life on Thursday, October 18, 2012 from 4 PM to 7 PM at Brinsfield-Echols Funeral Home, P.A., 30195 Three Notch Road, Charlotte Hall, MD 20622. There will be a funeral service on Thursday, October 18, 2012 at 6:30 PM. Deacon Johnny Barnes will officiate. Interment will be held at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, VA. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the VFW National Home for Children, 3573 South Waverly Road, Eaton Rapids, Michigan 48827-9799 or www.vfwnationalhome.org. The VFW National Home for children provides support for our military and veterans' families. A Guest Book is available at http://www.brinsfieldecholsfuneral.com/obituaries/dsp_files/dsp_viewobit.cfm?obit_ID=4635..." Contributed by Larry Hames (VP-4 Veterans Assn Database Manager) database@vp4association.com [02NOV2012]
"...CASWELL, Stan...My Dad, Stan Caswell, was a tail gunner with VD-1 from late 1943 to late 1944. His base was on Guadalcanal. I have several pictures of who I beleive are his crew members and I have an invitation to a Christmas dinner (not sure if it was for 1943 or 1944.) My Dad died in 1965 and I, as a 17 year old kid then, was not into the family history like I am now. I do know that he was involved in the mission to Pelileu, but he rarely spoke of the war. I would like to see if anyone recognizes those people in the pictures. I can email them to you with as much information as I have. I have emailed Mr. Fairbanks, Mr. Hardy, Mr. Brooks, Mr. Engle and Mr. Jeffreys the data. They were unable to provide any additional insight as to the people in the photographs. Regards...CASWELL, Stan [Deceased] c/o His Son Greg Caswell gkcaswell@gmail.com..." [E-Mail Updated 12JAN2015 | 05AUG2002]
"...CATE, CDR Thomas R. Jr...CATE, JR., CDR THOMAS R. of Plano, TX passed away April 21, 2004. Born in Tulsa, OK, on September 11, 1932, he is survived by his wife of 29 years, Nancy E Cate; his daughter and son-in-law Carol and Billy Dison of Jacksonville, TX, granddaughters Jessica and Jackie Dison; son Tom K Cate of Troup TX; and the families of cousins Mary Clifton of Magnolia, TX, Davis Helberg of Esko, MN, Pat Mims of Bellevue, WA, and Ruth Dickey (deceased) of Mabank, TX. Funeral Services will be held on Sunday, April 25, 2004 at 2:00 P.M. under the direction of Autry Funeral Home, Jacksonville. Visitation will begin on Saturday, April 24, 2004 with his family receiving guests from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. at the funeral home. CDR Cate served in the US Navy from 1952 to 1975. As a pilot, he logged 4811 hours flight time in SNB, US2B, P2, SNJ, P4Y-2 and R4D-6 aircraft including 6 carrier landings. He completed flight training in Pensacola, FL and Hutchinson, KS before joining VP-3 (1954-56). He was a flight instructor at NAS Corpus Christi, Texas from 1957-1960 where he and close friend Kenneth ('Moon) Mullins enjoyed many hours fishing and water skiing in the Gulf. He was Communications Officer on the USS Pine Island (AV-12) in 1961, Administrative Officer to Ops Of Korea 1961-63, and was assigned to VP-4 in NAF Kadena, Okinawa, Japan and Hawaii from November 1963 - Nov 1965. From Dec 1965 to Dec 1967, he served as briefing officer to the Joint Chiefs of Staff attached to ANMCC, Fort Ritchie, MD. In December 1969, he graduated Cum Laude from Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, CA where as Section Leader for BAA-8, his study group achieved the highest cumulative grade point average at that time. From late 1969 to December 1970, he resumed working with high-level command and control as Acting Director for the Commander United Nations Command/ Commander US Forces, Korea, Command Center. From 1971 to 1975, he led Team Bravo in the Center for War Gaming at the Naval War College, Newport, RI until his retirement. He directed an innovative set of war games for civilian and military analysts where he met future wife, Nancy (Hill) Cate. His military honors included the Joint Chiefs of Staff Commendation Medal, Viet Nam Service Award, Air Medal for Meritorious Achievement in Aerial Flight (Southeast Asia), Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal and National Defense Service Medal. After retiring, he worked as a consultant for Systems Consultants Inc. He relocated to Plano, TX after joining Pacer Systems as Regional Manager, marketing flight simulators for corporate and private pilots. He directed training seminars for the American Management Association, traveling throughout the central states in 1978. Returning to an early passion for geology, he served as landsman for various independent oil and gas drilling companies until 1990. Medical conditions from 1992 impacted his last years. CDR Cate treasured the times spent with his wife, parents, children and grandchildren. His life was enriched by close friendships that spanned many years. With Bart Bradford of Fort Worth, TX, he celebrated a lasting friendship that began in first grade in Streetman, TX. Other long-term friends included Col. BJ Palmer, USMC ret., Darrell Clements and Sam Galentree. His warmth and humor are deeply missed. The family extends special thanks to his caregiver, Terry Barnett of Deport, TX who gave kindness and dignity to his last years...Steve/Andy Andruszkewicz sgpa2zfmly@aol.com..." [06MAR2010]
"...CATT, Richard Edward...My Dad, Richard Edward Catt, served with VP-19 during the Korean War. I would like to contact anyone that remembers him. Dad passed away suddenly in 1995. Richard Edward Catt, Jr. cattskill@hotmail.com..." [23FEB2008]
"...CAVANAUGH, John J. SR...John J. Cavanaugh Sr., 81, of Latrobe, died Saturday, Feb. 12, 2000, at IHS at Mt. View, Unity Township. He was born March 10, 1918, in West Newton, a son of the late John J. Sr. and Catherine McCarter Cavanaugh. He was a graduate of St. Vincent College, and a member of Holy Family Church, Latrobe, and its Ushers Club. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Navy as a first lieutenant pilot in VPB-25, where he saw action in the Philippines. He received the Distinguished Flying Cross, three Air Medals and two Gold Stars. He was a member of the VFW, Latrobe. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Robert C. Cavanaugh. Survivors include his wife, with whom he shared 55 years of marriage, Mary M. McFadden Cavanaugh; two sons, John J. Cavanaugh Jr. and his wife, Suzi, of Latrobe and Dr. Michael F. Cavanaugh and his wife, Beth Anne, of Ambler; three daughters, Mary M. Jenison and her husband, Robert, of Wellsville, Kathryn A. Smith and her husband, Kenneth, of East Fallowfield and Anita L. Cavanaugh of Latrobe; four brothers, Emerson Cavanaugh and his wife, Myrna, of Latrobe, Daniel Cavanaugh of Herminie, Francis Cavanaugh of West Newton and Phillip Cavanaugh and his wife, Ruth, of South Carolina; and two sisters, Catherine Murphy of Monroeville and Winifred Kuhn of Morgantown, W.Va. Also survived by 16 grandchildren; a great-granddaughter; and a number of nieces and nephews. Friends will be received Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. in the JOHN J. LOPATICH FUNERAL HOME INC., 601 Weldon St., Latrobe. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. in Holy Family Church. Interment St. Mary's Cemetery, Unity Township. Military services will be held Wednesday at 8:45 a.m. in the funeral home. The family suggests memorial contributions to Holy Family Church...." WebSite: Obituary Central http://www.obitcentral.com/obitsearch/obits/pa/pa-allegheny58.htm [14NOV2005]
CABRALES, Richard cabrales4755@yahoo.com "...I served in VP-50 from 65 to 68. Hopefully I'll hear from some old friends..." [23DEC2004]
CADDELL, EJ Retired ejcad@prodigy.net "...I served as a Flight Engineer with VP-50 from 1983 to 1986. I served as the Flight Engineer Supervisor. I retired in 1991 and am currently a Federal Investigator. I'd be interested in hearing from squadron mates..." [06APR2002]
CADDELL, ADCS Glenn Retired glenjoy@wavecable.com "...I reported to VP-17 in October 1955 and was discharged on March 31, 1958. I flew as second mech to PC Dahlbeck in Crew 9. While there we flew P2V-6's then P2V-6m's (VA(HM)-10). We were called vomit 10. Then we went to P2V-5Fs. The last deployment I was on was to NAS Iwakuni, Japan. I remember on the return leg home we had to stop at Okinawa and trade our fairly new P2V-5Fs for VP-4s Old P2V-6 and we had them scattered all across the Pacific. My crew was one of the very lucky few to make it home on time. On Qwagilan Island We found a cracked exhaust stack on a 15 hour check and thought we were stuck but another crew flew in and had an engine change. They were gracious enough to give us their Exhaust stack and thats why we made it home on time. Our pilot was LTjg Lawless. WE recently remodeled our home and am unable to locate my cruise book but when I find it I'll write again and list all the crew. I retired as ADCS from NAS Lemoore, California in August 1980. Repsy..." [13SEP2005]
CADIEUX, AW2(AW) Scott cadieuxnh@comcast.net "...I was an EWO (SS-3) with VP-22 from December 1990 to March 1994 and VP-17 from March 1994 to September 1994. Following the disestablishments of squadrons around NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii, I got out as a AW2(AW) after my first tour, and then went 1 year reserves to VP-92 NAS South Weymouth, Massachusetts. I'm now presently a CPT in the National Guard and would love to hear from any "Shipmates" from my time in the P-3 community, especially CAC's 5 and 8!..." [E-Mail Updated 16NOV2003 | Updated 16MAR98]
CADMUS, AMS1 Don doncadmus@gmail.com "...I served with VP-47 (1984-1989). I was a FE assigned to Crew-5..." [05FEB2021]
CAEFER, Bill wrcaefer@aol.com "...I was in VP-8 1951 to 54. Served at NAS Quonset Point, Rhode Island, NAS Argentia, Newfoundland, Canada, NAS Keflavik, Iceland, and NAF Port Lyautey, Morocco..." [04SEP2000]
CAFFEY, Doug crcpres@lcc.net "...I spent 8yrs. in the Navy. (1983 -1990) I was a Crew Chief in H-53s before attending FE school in 1987. I was attached to VP-11 as an FE on CAC-9 until I left the Navy in 1990 to pursue business interests in Texas. I would love to hear from some of the old CAC-9 guys..." [22JUL98]
CAFFEY, Mark Travelrus@aol.com "...I was an in-flight tech on CAC-10 VP-5 from 76-81. I left the Navy and returned to my home state of Colorado where I have lived every since. I just wanted to say hi to all of my old Shipmates. It was great to soar with the foxes - some of the very best the Navy ever had. I would like to say a special hello to some folks that I will alway's remember: Chris ,Jim ,Gary, Kevin "root", Stoner and Rick. I will always remember those debrief's we had on the ball field at Cig in the wee hours of the morn. Also I would like to make note of some of the very best Avionics techs I have known as well as some of the best friends I have ever had: Deb Larsen "Ryan", Randy Walls, Rick and Terry. I hope that you are all doing well in what life has given. Always burn wholes in the sky. I Love you all..." [17AUG2000]
CAGLE, CDR Nathan "Nate" Retired cglnate@comcast.net "...I served with VP-90 from 1974-1977, did 2 deployments-NAS Iwakuni, Japan and NAF Misawa, Japan, also Djubuti, NSF Diego Garcia, Bandar Abbas, Iran, Karachi, Pakistan, U-Tapao Royal Thailand Air Force Base, Thailand. TACCO/Mission Commander, CAC-6. Joined VP-90 (NAS Glenview, Illinois) from 1977-1979, then VP-66 (NAS Willow Grove, Pennsylvania). Retired in 1997. Looking for Shipmates..." [22DEC2005]
CAHILL, Kevin R. kevin1fe@aol.com "...I retired after spending all 26 years in P-3 Orions. I was lucky to have spent all my tours in great squadrons. Started my flying career as a second mech in VP-44, 71-75, then moved on to become a TAR in VP-92. Qualified as a Flight Engineer Jan 76. Orders then to VP-69 from 79-82. A follow on tour back to VP-92 from 82-87. Moved from there to VP-68 from 87-91. Didn't have enough so went back "home" to VP-92 from 91-96 when I finally retired to a great job as an Aviation Safety Inspector with the FAA in Boston. As I look back did it all from pumping a grease gun on the flight line, to Maintenance Chief, all while in a flying billet. Logged almost 9000 flight hours as a P-3 FE and am proud of it. In my later years as the MMCPO I was extremely proud of the maintenance folks that gave the extra effort to get the aircraft "up". The best part was when I preflighted then flew the aircraft on a PMCF. Usually never having a gripe to write up when we were done. The VP-Navy was my Navy and am proud to have been a part of it. Thanks Shipmates!..." [07FEB98]
CAHOONE, AD1 GORDON gcahoone@mail.tqci.net "...Hello to all fellow Boomers (VP-48, I was proud to be a Boomer and still am!..." [28DEC97]
CAIN, ADJ Phillip M. Retired Bearsvws@aol.com "...I was in VF-161 (1958-62,) VP-49(1962-64), VP-30 (1964-69), VP-11 (1969-73), and VP-30 (1973-77). Enjoyed the whole time in the VP world as a FE. Does anyone rember me?..." [22NOV2001]
CAIN, AK3 Walter M. walter_cain@yahoo.com "...Straight out of boot camp in NAS North Island, San Diego, California I was sent to VT-29 and was attached there from Dec 1967 until Dec 1969. I worked for ADR Robert D. Huggett and my Division Chief was Wade Lovern. I worked in the Tool Room until Chief Lovern made me Night Check Supervisor. I thought it was great that my Chief thought enough of me to handling the Supply Department. Chief Lovern and I got transfered the same month to the USS America where I worked on the flight deck on Cat 1 until I made AK3. I was transfered to supply to work with him again where he made me Night Check supervisor again. I ordered all the aviation supplies for all the squadrons and made a world cruise that took us to the Vietnam. I became a Shellback on that cruise and since we crossed the International Date Line on Thanksgiving Day we celebrated it twice. We stopped once to go swimming out in the middle of the Pacific and I drove off of the elevator. It didn't seem very high until I was in the air on my way down. What a dive. Spent lots of pesos in "PO Town", Shillings in Sidney, more peosos in Rio and a lot of Hong Kong Dollars. It was a great cruise. I had everyone in my division thinking that I was smuggling a girl back to the USA from Sidney. I did spend a few days with a girl name Janet Smedes who wanted to be a stowaway which several buddies knew about but I never told them she wasn't on the ship. Every night I would take a tray out of the mess decks as if I was going to feed her and then disappear for several hours. I had everyone guessing and really believing that she was on the ship. While at VT-29 the duty section had the job of scrubbing down the flight line. We would have about 15 guys with scrub brushes pushing around a 55 gallons drum ofr MEK and then wash it down with a fire hose. I came up with an idea of nailing the scrub brush heads to a wooden pallet with the MEK on the pallet and then pull it with one of the tractors that we used to moved the planes around. That reduced the work down to just 2 guys. My chief thought that was a great idea and apparently someone else did also because when I was stationed in NAS Oceana with VF-74 they used the same idea there but instead of a wooden pallet they used a medal one and put a sprayer on the MEK drum. I bet someone took my idea and made a fortune off of it..." [28NOV2009]
CAIRNS, IRVING MIMPOP@JUNO.COM "...I WAS AN ORDINANCEMAN IN VP-212 FROM LATE '44 TO EARLY '46. OPERATIONAL TRAINING AT NAS Banana River, Florida THEN NAS Quonset Point, Rhode Island, NAS Alameda, California AND FINALLY NAS Whidbey Island, Washington. TRANSFERRED THEN TO PB4Y2S, VP-HL-12 (Previously VP-29). WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM ANYONE..." [21DEC98]
CAIRO, Joe jpcairo@aol.com "...I served with VP-725 out of NAS Glenview, Illinois from 1966 to 1967..." [21MAR2002]
CAISON, AT1 Charles C. cccaison@earthlink.net "...I was with VP-23 from November 1952 till July 1955. Came in as ATAN, left as AT1. Would love to hear from any of my old "Sea Hawks" Shipmates that may come across this item..." [31MAR2001]
CALABOUGH, CDR Jerry S. Retired jcalabough@cox.net "...Joined VP-5 in July of 1959 as an ATAN, and departed February 1962 as an AT2. Assigned to the crew of LA-2 for duration. Deployed to NS Rota, Spain / NAS Sigonella, Sicily in 1960 and NS Rota, Spain again in 1962. Assigned to the FAW-6 ASCAC at NAS Whidbey Island, Washington for 62-65 and promoted to AX-1, transferred to VP-50 in 1964 and selected to attend OCS through the Integration Program in 1965. Commissioned Ensign, USN, URL in December 1965, Assigned as ASW Officer in USS Waller DD-466 out of Norfolk, 66-67, followed by a tour as Weapons then Operations Officer USS Richard B. Anderson out of San Diego DD-786, 68-69. This was followed by tour as the Weapons Officer for Cruiser/Destroyer Flotilla 9 out of San Diego, in 70-71, on onto a tour as the Senior Advisor to River Assault Group 22 in the Iron Triangle. Returned to San Diego in 1972 to teach Anti-Submarine Air Control at the Fleet ASW School San Diego until 1974 when I was selected to completed my under graduate degree at San Diego State. Then off to the Army Command and General Staff Course for the class of 75/76 at Leavenworth, KS. Back to San Diego for a tour as Operations Officer on USS Sterett CG- 31 until 1978 when I was assigned to Commander Naval Forces Korea, in Seoul as the Plans and Policy Officer until 1981. My Naval career closed with my retirement as the head of testing for CVA NTDS programs at FCDSSA San Diego in December 1983. Since then I have been employed by Unisys (Sperry Rand) Corp. as a Senior Program Manager. I currently live in Guthrie, OK..." [19AUG2004]
CALANDE, CDR John Retired usn21@earthlink.net "...I served with VP-24 from 1965 through 1968, VP-30 from 1968 through 1970, and VP-56 from 1970 through 1972. I flew P2V Neptunes, SP2H-P2v7 Neptunes, P-3A and P-3B Orions. I was one of the original seven pilots to go to Lockheed for P-3C Factory training..." [E-Mail Updated 11NOV2000 | 27OCT99]
CALCATERRA, John johncalcaterra64@hotmail.com "...I served with VP-44 from 1963 to 1966 in Airframes. We deployed to NAS Keflavik, Iceland, NAS Argentia, Newfoundland, Canada, NAS Bermuda, NS Rota, Spain, and NAF Lajes, Azores, Portugal under CDR Ball and CDR Hunter..." [27JUN2003]
CALDERA, Chico streethog10@gmail.com "...I served with the Crazy Cat's/1st Radio Research Company in early 1972 til they stood down, then moved to Long Than, served with Thomas Atwell and Dave Drum. I found Brian Bergholtz, Tom and Brian and myself shared a room. Great bunch of guys..." [13APR2011]
CALDWELL, Charles "Chuck" cbc222.cald@gmail.com "...I served with VP-1 and VP-45. Pilot and Crew 3 PPC August 1963 - July 1965. I would like to hear from former Shipmates..." [E-Mail Updated 02JUN2018 | E-Mail Updated 02SEP2007 | 00XX97]
CALERO, AMS Rosa M. "Hennessy" rmcalero89@hotmail.com "...I served with VP-49 (1983-1988)..." [03OCT2011]
CALLINA, Peter J. talespins@aol.com "...I was in VP-8 during the Cuban Missile problem. Also VP-31 at NAS Moffett Field, California 62 to 67. Enjoyed the VP pages. Does anyone know where Joe Generioux is?..." [26FEB99]
CALDERON, Vic vic408@aol.com "...I was stationed at NAS Moffett Field, California from '74-'80 w/VP-40, VP-31, & VP-91. i worked maint & flew IFT. Transfered to NAS Jacksonville, Florida to NAR JAX & VP-62. Retired 2/92 as SCPO. I am still in contact w/many ex-Shipmates. E-mail at your convenience..." [08APR98]
CALDIE, Tom tcaldie@silver.sl.edu "...I was with VS-22 from 1975 to 1978 as a PN2. We were on the USS Saratoga with the Sixth Fleet. What an adventure!..." [04OCT2000]
CALDWELL, AM3 Leonard buzzmcque@yahoo.com "...I served with VP-42 from late 1952 to March 55. I worked on the PBM at NAS North Island, San Diego, California and NAS Kodiak, Alaska and the P5M at NS Sangley Point, Philippines. I also served with VC-35 aboard the USS Philippine Sea (CV-47) (Korean Tour) from December 1951 to August 1952..." [28JAN2010]
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CALHOUN, Gene calhoun@sutv.com "...I served with VR-5 at NAS Moffett Field, California 1952 to March 1954 and VR-23 at NAS Atsugi, Japan from March 1954 to August 1955. I remember Delmar Zimmerman, David West, Eugene Rowe, Gene Keogh, Don milburn, Pat Skandlin, Eugene Schmardebek and Captain Kerberris...and a lot of other guys. I would like to hear from former Shipmates..." [05FEB2010]
CALHOUN, J. C. cal@gbso.net "...I served in VP-23 Fr. 1948-51 would like to be contacted by anyone that was in the squadron at that time..."
CALHOUN, ADJ2 Wade H. wade@sccoast.net "...I attended "A" School (1962) at NAS Memphis, Tennessee, VP-49 at NAS Patuxent River, Maryland and VR-1 at NAS Norfolk, Virginia. Had some good times while in both outfits being 69 years young now I can think back over the years I served my Country and those were the best years of my life..." [13MAR2014]
CALISE, Vic calisevic@cs.com "...Read the article in the San Diego Union (11/9/01) and visited the site. Had several friends in VO-67 (Paul Cronenberger, Jack Valenty, Tom Wells - all flight training buds). We considered you our sister squadron as we flew the same ancient A/C from NAF Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam in '68. Best wishes from the "other P2 squadron" - VAH-21 (Project TRIM)..." [09NOV2001]
CALKINS, Mike mlcalkins@hotmail.com "...Served with VP-6 from 1989 to 1992. Now an astronomer for the Smithsonian. Helluva good time at NAS Cubi Point, Philippines, Dodge and NAS Adak, Alaska. Drop a line if you'd like, I might even tell you your horoscope..." [12JAN2003]
CALL, John jfc964@gmail.com "...I served with VP-1 (1962-1965)..." [E-Mail Updated 08AUG2014]
CALL, AT2 Richard RCALL90519@aol.com "...I flew as radio op (AT-2) with VP-24 out of NAS Norfolk, Virginia from 1960 to 1962. We flew the missile crisis out of GITMO from October 24th till mid November 1962. I was due to get out on October 23, 62 but got extended like everyone else. I didn't get out until December 1962, it really changed my plans and my life. At the time that we were in the middle of it I had no idea what an incredible thing the world was experiencing. I just wanted a cold beer, a place to sleep and a swim. I wonder if "dumb kids at war" always think so small. Give me a call if you want to talk about it. 615-376-2333..." [04FEB2001]
CALLAHAN, Ed Irishejc@aol.com "...I served with VP-29 from 1953-1956 on NAS Whidbey Island, Washington. I was an AO and in flight Crew #6..." [04NOV99]
CALLAHAN, AOM1 Edward T. EdCallahan482@msn.com "...I served with VPB-105 from August 20, 1944 until VE Day or shortly thereafter. First with Lt. Pantano until he was killed, January 3, 1945, then with Lt. Rice. Our crew lived in the same hut with Koncolics, Blefeld, Garrison, etc., until Pantano's death. Fond memories of AOM 1/c Beck (Gleason's crew), AMMF 1/c Ed Larkin (Bock's crew), ARM 1/c Mickey O'Connell (VPB-110), AOM 3/c Shorty Catlett (VPB-110), ARM 2/c Don Painter, AMMF 1/c Al Heany, AMM 3/c Ray White, ARM 3/c Spielmann, Sea 1/c (AMM) Ed Johns, and Sea 1/c (AOM) Al Williams..." [BIO Updated 17JUL2002 | 08JUL2002]
CALLAHAN, Matthew C. mcalla5447@aol.com "...I served in VP-23 NAS Brunswick, Maine from AUG 77 - OCT 80 and again in OCT 89 to the last stand. I retired on DEC 31, 1994. We decom. in 1995. Once a Seahawk always a Seahawk..." [16JAN98]
CALLAN, Francis timberflash@aol.com "...I was a Radio operator with VP-72 from l943-44. We took the grand tour of the Central Pacific. If any of my fellow Shipmates from VP-72 are out there I would like to hear from you. Thanks...Served with VP-108 Crew 16..." [BIO Updated 18MAY2000 | 05MAY2000]
CALLAWAY, Ed callaway@vp48.org "...I was a TACCO from 1964-65 on SF1 with CDR. Shaver for two tours to NS Sangley Point, Philippines. Would like to hear from others who were in the squadron during those times and especially from the crew of SF1..." WebSite: http://www.vp48.org [E-Mail Updated 09APR2002 | 24JAN99]
CALLEGARI, AMCS(AC) Bill Retired bilnavair@msn.com "...Served in VP-23 from 1948 through 1952. First arrived at NAS Opa Locka, Fla. and made many flights and advance party assignments to NS Roosevelt Roads, PR, NAS Guantanamo Bay, Cuba and Ramey AFB Puerto Rico during the hurricane seasons. And yes did make the annual winter over trips to NAS Argentia, Newfoundland, Canada and NAS Keflavik, Iceland. Stayed with the squadron till its' permanent transfer to NAS Brunswick, Maine. Enjoyed my entire tour of duty and still have fond memories of the squadron..." [05APR2001]
CALLEJO, CDR Joseph S. callejojoe@gmail.com "...I served with VP-1 from 1983 to 1986 and VP-68 from 1987 to 1997. It is always great to run into old Shipmates. It was a great squadron because we had great people. Thanks everyone for those years. I am now a Captain for American Airlines..." [E-Mail Updated 31MAR2009 | E-Mail/BIO Updated 14APR2004 | 22JUN98]
CALLEN, AMM1 Ed ecall755@aol.com "...I was a member of the Naval Air Transport Squadron Two (VR-2) from August 1946 to December 1947. I returned to the states from Japan in November of 1945 and went on leave for 30 days. I was then assigned to NAS Jacksonville, Florida and from there to NAS Hutchinson, Kansas where I trained for P2Vs (never did fly in a P2V). I was then assigned to VR-2 in August of 1946 as 2nd Flight Engineer (AMMF1/c). My first flight was on September 6th, from NAS Alameda, California to NAS Pearl Harbor, Hawaii with LCDR Thuson, on the Philippine Mars. We then continued onto Majuro and Saipan as a member of the Mars maintenance crew. I took a 30 day leave in December of 1946 and returned to Saipan in January of 1947, stayed on Saipan (good duty) till August of 1947, then returned to NAS Alameda, California. I then flew on all the Mars that were in existence at the time as 2nd Engineer until my discharge in December of 1947. If there is anyone who was on Saipan or flew in VR-2 during the same time period - please get in touch with me..." [E-Mail Updated 09AUG2004 | 22NOV2002]
CALLEN, Eldon N. "Curly" ebcall@msn.com "...I served with VP-10 (1956-1959) and flew aboard LD-4 as a 2nd Mechanic and Toad Sloan was 1st Mechanic..." [27SEP2014]
CALLINA, Peter J. talespins@aol.com "...I was in VP-8 during the Cuban Missile problem. Also VP-31 at NAS Moffett Field, California 62 to 67. Enjoyed the VP pages. Does anyone know where Joe Generioux is?..." [26FEB99]
CALLIHAN, GSE3 H. K. callihhd@intrstar.net "...I served with VQ-1 (02/1969-02/1971) at NAS Atsugi, Japan with three deployments down south and one to Semya, Alaska. I worked as a Ground Support Technician and doubled as an Aircraft Handler (ABH). For about half of my tour I lived off base in Yamato and shared a house with ASM Robert Hunter from Fresno, Calif. Some of the guys I worked included Ray Boll, Danny Husom, Tom Griffis andCharlie Ensilin. LT(jg) Bonine was our division second in command and LCDR J.T. Steele was our division officer. Both of these guys were A-1 people to work for. I got out of the Navy in 1971 and got into the North Carolina National Guard, Armor Company - Maintenance Section, in 1974. 22 years later I retired as the Maintenance Supervisor. I would like to hear from former Shipmates..." [05MAR2012]
CALLISON, Dan agfdanny@nbsmail.net "...I served in VP-49 from 1971 to 1972 at NAS Patuxent River, Maryland and NAS Jacksonville, Florida with a deployment to NAS Keflavik, Iceland..." [10MAY2011]
CALLOWAY, William F. c/o His Son Dr. William Calloway twomudbugz@aol.com "...I am writing for my dad, William F Calloway who was a pilot in VP-204 in WW II. Am interested in contacting any of his squadron mates for him. Thanks..." [25APR2002]
CALVERLEY, ATC (AW/NAC) Ron ronc@lava.net "...Served as a Radio Operator with VP-22 crew 1 from Mar 89 thru Aug 90, VPU-2 crew 11 and 14 from Aug 90 thru Oct 93, and currently fly CINCPACFLT with Executive Transport Department NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii..." [ICQ# 1565124][Updated 14FEB98]
CALVERT, AD3 Corlette (Cam) camcalvert@aol.com "...Joined Squadron in January of 1951, served as log yeoman in Maintenance Office in Itami, Japan. Minter was CO. In 1952 I flew as 1st Mech. on PB4Y2's with Crew 8 in Okinawa. Hayes, PC; Van Leuven, Copilot and Winkler, Navigator. Crew was Schiedewind, Tunny, Eastman, Lucas, J.J. Smith, Bolt and Czipo. Received PIV's on our return to NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii and we deployed to NAS Kodiak, Alaska in the fall of 1953 where I flew as 1st Mech in Crew 5 with Lt. Carroll for the first part of the tour. Later Ltjg. Holt was our Pilot. "Pappy" Moore was our Plane Captain, and the rest of the crew was: Ropac, Cort, Dillman, Nieto and Brown. Ltjg. BreWeapons System Test (WST)er was our Copilot and Ens. Slaughter was navigator. I was discharged in July 1954 out of VC-35 in San Diego. I attended the Reunion in Las Vegas in 1997. Great job by Jim Miller and company. Would sure like to hear from any of my old Shipmates I didn't see in Vegas..." [10FEB99]
CALVERT, Thomas t_calvert@msn.com "...Served in VXN-8 '76-'79 and VP-91 '84-'89 as Flight Engineer. Enjoyed being a part of the P-3 community, miss the friendships developed, and that gorgeous "sleek Navy bomber". Would like to hear from anyone who remembers me and would like to thank R.J.Savage and Don Tullar (two of the finest F/E's I ever knew) in particular for honing my F/E skills during that time..." [E-Mail Updated 11MAY2005 | 18MAY98]
CALVIN, Tim Jr. tdcalvinjr@yahoo.com "...I served with VP-23 from 1968 to 1971. I was a Radio Operator on CAC-3. VP-23 was my only station after school. I got out but I still sometimes wish I'd stayed with ASW. History note: I believe we were the last squadron on the East Coast to get out of SP-2H's. I thought they were fine ships..." [E-Mail Updated 19AUG2004 - 07NOV97]
CALVO, AMS2 Steve J. scalvo18@aol.com "...I was stationed with VP-10 from 1967 to 1970. I worked in the Airframes Shop under Chief Pharr and LT. Zakarian. Would love to hear from any Shipmates. I now reside on Long Island and am employed in the Computer Field. The only person from the squadron I am in touch with is AO2 Charlie Decker who also resides on Long Island in Deer Park..." [12JAN99]
CAMACHO, Ipo ac137@hotmail.com "...Served with VP-31 from JAN 92-NOV 93. Transfered to VP-17 Dec 93 and ORDER MOD'ed to VP-9 later that month. Now I'm stationed out of the sunny beaches of China Lake (yeah right) running the Oxygen shop for NAVWPNTESTRON China Lake. Can't wait to get out of here. Kinda miss the old days deploying with the "knucle-heads" while "DOIN' TIME IN NINE!" And Uncle Pat? Somewhere lost in Whidbey? I'll be droppin' you a line soon so stand-by! I'm outta here!!!!!!!!!!..." [17SEP98]
CAMDEN, ABHC Thomas H. Retired tomc@townsqr.com "...I served with VP-24 from July 1966 through November 1966 at NAS Norfolk, Virginia as an ABH2 in charge of the line crew. I believe it was the most enjoyble time I spent in the Navy. VPers are a close family..." [06MAY2000]
CARMER, AW1 Bill carmer4@verizon.net "...I served with VP-5 (1977-1980)..." [21JUN2014]
CAMERON, Kerry D. cameronj@smartisp.com "...First tour with VP-45 (1970-1973), then to VX-1 (1973-1976). Did the ship thing on IKE (1977-1978), then to VP-31 (1979-1981), then VP-48 (1981-1983), then to ASWOC NAS Adak, Alaska as OIC (1983-1986). Departed the VP Navy to work for the Joint Chiefs of Staff until retirement in 1991. Would appreciate any updates from past Shipmates. Question for you. Did you ever entertain the thought of developing an additional package that includes the ASWOCs? They were an important part of the VP way of life and would be an interesting package of folks if it could be done. Thanks..." [04FEB2000]
CAMERON, Robert robroycameron@hotmail.com "...I served with the War Eagles from March 1985 to November 1988. Went on to VT-3 until September 1991, then RESDET282 TDY to VT-3 until August 1998..." [29MAR2001]
CAMMER, Bobby E. becammer@hotmail.com "...I served with VP-1 Crew 7. We the members of CD-7 and Crew 7 called our aircraft "The Galloping Ghost of The China Coast"..." [24APR2000]
CAMMER, Bobby E. popstrash@sc.rr.com "...I served with VP-1 Crew 7 from 1953 to 1954. We flew the P2V-5A and P2V-5F..." [08JUL2004]
CAMPOBASSO, ASCS(AW) David Dwcampo@aol.com "...I've been around VP squadrons my whole career.. All AIMDs.. NAF Detroit, Michigan, Mi...VP-93 Feb 80 - Dec 86 .... NAS South Weymouth, Massachusetts...VP-92 Dec 86 - Jul 94... NAS Willow Grove, Pennsylvania...VP-64 and VP-66 Jul 94 to Present... I'm currently the Maintenance Senior Chief at AIMD NAS Willow Grove, Pennsylvania..." [28JAN98]
CAMILLE, ATCS Irving (Hank) Retired iac@gis.net "...I served with VP-44 (NORVA) in 1954-55 as an AT2 1st Tech aboard 6 Boat (CC-6). The P5M-2 crew consisted of myself, AT3 Wing (2nd Tech), AT3 Johnson (2nd Radioman), Lt. Jeffreys (Pilot & PPC), ADR1 Houk (Plane Capt - 1st Mech), ADR2 Garret (2nd Mech). Unfortunately I can't remember the names of the rest of the crew (it's been 44 years).I entered the TAR command after leaving VP-44 and retired in 1971. Flew many flights as aircrew instructor with Reserve VP squadrons. Enjoyed my Navy career very much..." [22JAN99]
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CAMP, ETC Eugene D. Retired ecamp078@roadrunner.com "...I served with VP-26 (Personnel) from 1974 to 1977 as a PN2. Worked with Jon Underwood, Chief OBrien and others..." [23AUG2009]
CAMPBELL, AW2 Bill billyc202@yahoo.com "...I served with VP-50 from 1987 to 1989. I had a great time and really enjoyed serving with everyone. Wouldn't have missed it for anything. I would love to hear from former Shipmates..." [24MAY2009]
CAMPBELL, LCDR Carlos C. loseagle@aol.com "...Was the Air Intelligence Officer and NFO in VP-22 from March 1960 until December 1962. Commanding Officers were CDR Chet Ruffin, USN, CDR Cliff Olsen, USN and CDR John L. Kauth, USN. We deployed to NAS Midway Island, Johnson Island and NAS Iwakuni, Japan, NAS Atsugi, Japan and NAS Misawa, Japan. My RAD was October 1968. Achieved the rank of LCDR. Currently in business and writing..." [14MAR2002]
CAMPBELL, Charles W. Retired cwcampbellyak@msn.com "...I served with FASRON-120 from October 1954 until August 1957. We operated out of NAS Iwakuni, Japan. I was the Plane Captain on the 2 Beech craft we had. I also worked in the Prop Shop on the Governor Test Bench, and build-up. Later I went to the APU Shop. I stayed in the Navy and retired in February 1973. I would love to hear from anyone who served with me..." [12APR2004]
CAMPBELL, CAPTAIN Chip ccampbe1@juno.com "...TACCO; Served with VP-24 "Batman" Jul 78 - Jul 81; two deployments to NAS Sigonella, Sicily ('78; '79), and the "infamous" 4-crew, 3-plane Det to WestPac/ NAS Bermuda ('81 -- 3 months between Kadena, Diego, NAS Cubi Point, Philippines; followed for 4 great months in NAS Bermuda -- not much more a bacholer could ask for!!). Spent alot of hours "trapping" in LR5! With VP-93 "Executioners" as a SELRES Aug 84 - Decommisioning (Sept 94). Had great AT's in NAS Bermuda, NS Rota, Spain, Lajes, UK (during Desert Storm), Key West (Haiti), NAS Sigonella, Sicily (Operation Sharp Guard -- where we were hosted by none other than my old squadron VP-24). VP was a great ride, and a wonderful family. The flying days are over (since VP was shut down at Selfridge ANGB (Detroit), but the spirit lives on! Sorry to see both my squadrons decommissioned. Did command NR TSC 1173 ( NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii) from 94-96, and "rejoined" the VP community at RIMPAC96. The TSC world and RIMPAC96 was like a VP Reunion! Presently CO of NR CVN69 USS Dwight D. Eisenhower 0373 at Selfridge ANGB. Based on my at-sea period aboard IKE last year, I think the VP community had more than the "extra bucks" going for it..." [05MAR98]
CAMPBELL, Curtis ccurtis116@comcast.net "...I served with VP-11 (1959-1961) at NAS Brunswick, Maine. I flew aboard the P2 (Radioman) and LCDR Foote was our pilot. I would like to hear from former Shipmates..." [28JUL2011]
CAMPBELL, Dan Retired dfwthebold@mchsi.com "...Was a "homesteader" in Hawaii for 14+ years. I served with VP-17 from 1979-1983, ASWOC/TSC at CPW-11 from 1983 to 1987, VP-4 from 1987-1990, and the weather office at Pearl (with a bunch of crybaby AGs) from 1990 to retirement in 1994. Had a brush with death after retirement in June of 1998. Now, suffer from Central Pontine Myelinolysis (thanks to a hospital in Iowa). Miss the squadron life, at times and miss Hawaii (especially during these Iowa winters)..." [E-Mail Updated 13JAN2003 | 01AUG2000]
CAMPBELL, AO2 Darryl dcampbell@seacove.net "...I served with VP-44 and VP-30 as an aviation Ordanceman AO2. After attending AO school in NAS Jacksonville, Florida I was assigned to VP-44 for sea duty and then to VP-30 for shore duty. I have often wondered where some of the folks that I served with have gone and what they are doing..." [09MAR2002]
CAMPBELL, David davidcampbell0614@att.net "...I served with VP-8 from 1977 to 1980..." [10JUN2011]
CAMPBELL, AE2 Donald c/o Revans revans357@hotmail.com "...My father-in-law served with VP-44 twice as well as several VR squarons and the like between 1944 and 1967. I have been trying to locate some memorbilia as well as locate some who may have served with him and recall him. His name is Donald Campbell. I believe his rate was AE2 he now lives in the Ahoskie, NC area. He would love to hear from any old Shipmates..." [30SEP2004]
CAMPBELL, Gary M. garydona@winco.net "...I was with VA(HM)13/VP-24 from Oct.'57 until my discharge in Oct '59. Served as 2nd radioman under J. T. Givens until his discharge then I was the radioman on LR-9 with LTCDR Gard as Pilot..." [06OCT2000]
CAMPBELL, Glen batf169@msn.com "... I was assigned to ATU-213 in 1958-59. We were located at Beeville, Texas. Beeville was an auxillery airfield to NAS Kingsville, Texas and NAS Corpus Christi, Texas. At that time the training was in the F9F-Cougar. They did gunnery and practiced tail-hook landing prior to going to the flat-top. Unfortunately, I can't remember the carrier that was used as part of the pilots final training. I then went to NAS Glenview, Illinois for airman training. It was a one-class, one time, training for basic airman when NAS Norman, Oklahoma closed and NAS Memphis, Tennessee (Millington) had not yet opened for basic airman training. I attended AT training at NAS Millington, Tennessee and went to VP-44 in NAS Norfolk, Virginia (59-61). I was there when we went from P5Ms to P2Vs. My crew crashed at NAS Boca Chica, Florida during the Bay of Pigs..." [01FEB2006]
CAMPBELL, ATN2 Harold poppazoidi@bellsouth.net "...Attached to VP-1, Crew 6 from 1962-1964, Flew with CDR Michaud as PPIC, Ltjg Korb as TACCO, Lt Michell as 3rd Pilot, Dave Pugh Plane Captain, Fred Schutte 2nd Mech, Danny Doyle 2nd Tech, ? Graves 3rd Tech, ? Musser Ordinance and Charlie ? Electrician. Attached to VS-33 in 1966-67. Flew aircrew with Lt. Sacco off the Benjo Maru (CVS-20). Upon departing Yankee Station, we made a slight diversion to Sydney for Coral Sea Week. The only redeeming thing of flying aircrew in a S2F was the cat shots and recoveries. Maximum adrenal rush!..." [17MAR2010]
CAMPBELL, AT3 Herbert herb@campassoc.com "...I served with VP-7 at NAS Quonset Point, Rhode Island from 1954 to 1957. I flew aboard HE-5 as Second Radioman to Woods and then Radar. We had deployments to NAF Port Lyautey, Morocco, NAS Keflavik, Iceland and NS Roosevelt Roads, PR. I had a good time..." [30SEP2009]
CAMPBELL, Ian (Mikie C.) beebleque@aol.com "...Served with VP-24 from 1987-1991. I started with CAC-11 and went to CAC-7. We were so good at what we did - that sometimes Ii had to kiss myself. Deployed to NAS Bermuda, NAS Sigonella, Sicily, and NAS Keflavik, Iceland. Looking back, it was some of the most exciting times in life. If any old friends want to say "hi" please do and e-mail me..." [13JAN2003]
CAMPBELL, PN Jack K. cmpbma@aol.com "...I served with VU-10 from 1954 to 1955. I have written a collection of short stories about life at the naval base: Guantanamo Remembered http://www.GuantanamoRemembered.com..." [26JAN2010]
CAMPBELL, James jlc2690@gmail.com "...I served with VP-47 (1976-1980) and flew with Crew-1 and was a NATOPS Instructor..." [14MAY2013]
CAMPBELL, AEC James M. "Soupy" Retired blandjcampbell@aol.com "...During my 20 year career in the US Navy I was stationed in VP-47 from 1957-1960. I was Crew Electrician in Crew 8 and remember many exciting flights when Rocky Bamford was our PPC. I was in VP-40 from 1966-1968. This was a very short tour as it was the final year of sea duty. They wouldn't let me extend for the third year at NAS Cubi Point, Philippines. I was a First Class and worked in the AE shop. In 1968 I transferred to NAS Moffett Field, California for a tour with NAMTRADET. Buck Williams was our CO. I taught P-3B electric power systems to pilots and FEs. I taught a couple of other systems but that was a long time ago and I have forgotten their designations. I made AEC during this tour. After NAMTRADET I transferred to VP-46 where I was shop chief in the Electric Shop, AME Shop and Operations and finally I was the Drug/Alcohol Education contact. I made five (5) deployments to NAS Iwakuni, Japan with VP-47 and VP-46, one (1) to NAS Adak, Alaska with VP-46, and one (1) to NS Sangley Point, Philippines with VP-40. I have nothing but good memories from my entire career. After retiring I went to work for Lockheed in Sunnyvale, CA. on the Trident Missile Program. While with Lockheed I lived and worked in Sunnyvale, Washington DC, and Helensburgh, Scotland retiring as a Senior Manager in December 2000. My wife, Beth, and I now live in Oak Harbor, WA. on Whidbey Island. Retirement is great. I was also elected and seated on the Oak Harbor City Council in January 2006 for a four year term. NAS Whidbey Island, Washington is the home of the VP-1, VP-40, VP-46, VP-69, VQ-1 and VQ-2. It is also home-port for 14 VAQ squadrons who fly EA6B Aircraft. We have a great, albeit, small PBY Museum and recently a Memorial to all VP Sailors was erected downtown. I would enjoy hearing from any of my old Shipmates. If you make it to the Island I would be glad to give you a tour of both bases, the city and Whidbey Island..." [09APR2007]
CAMPBELL, AMM1c James M. camp@interpac.net "...I was in headquarters squadron of FAW-2, and was at MCAS/NAS Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii for about all of 1943 except for a deployment in VP-12 for about 6 weeks to NAS Midway Island. I was then transferred in to PATSU 1-11 which was deployed to the Solomon Islands and the island hopping campaign from Guadalcanal to Munda, Ondonga, Green Island to Emereau,Manus and then back to the States in the fall of 1944. I knew Herman Terry in the metal shop as well as "anvilhead," "Duck" Mallard, Marlow and others. I was a part time flight crew member as well, as an instrument mechanic while on the ground duty roster. I had been to gunnery school at Purcell Okla, on the way to Treasure Island Ca. where we boarded LST-448. About half way to Pearl Hardor, the steering linkage motor "burned out" and we had hand-steer to return to San Diego to get a new one. Then on the way to Pearl and more than halfway there, the motor burned out again and we had to steer the LST by hand. We got off the LST in Pearl and went ashore onto Ford Island. There we had two decker iron cots, which the master at arms would come in and beat on the bedstead with a billy club to wake us up in the morning. There at Ford Island, I saw my first and only Admiral all of the time I was in the Navy. I had made AMM1/c while in the islands and was wearing a hash mark when I got back to the NAS Alameda, California where we bought new clothes. As we were on the ferry over to town to buy our clothes "new dress blues" we met our first female sailors. One I was talking to was a ACMM and she had been in the Navy nine months! We had to box up our dress blues and personal gear while at NAS Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii. in 1943. Therein was my clothes as well as a gold high school class ring and wrist watch. None of which were ever seen again. The box never got home. If any one remembers the PATSU 1-11, VP-12, VP-52, or HedRon FAW-2 please contact me and let us discuss old times when we were young and dumb..." [19MAR2002]
CAMPBELL, CAPTAIN James L. (Jim) campbelljl@olg.com "...I served in VT-3 (75-77); VP-44 (78-81); Commander CPW-5 (81-83); VP-26 (86-88) and was XO/CO of VP-23 (90-92). I am still on active duty and am stationed in NAS Patuxent River, Maryland. I work as the Program Manager for Air Traffic Control and Landing Systems in the Naval Air Systems Command. I plan on retiring in two years and going back to my beloved Tennessee. Anyone out there who remembers the "Bad Boys of Brunswick?" The best times of my career were the two years I spent with VP-23. Like John "Pony" Horsman, I would go back tomorrow and do it all over again..." [10APR2000]
CAMPBELL, John "JJ" Safehands4u@aol.com "...I was in VP-22 at Barber's Point during the transition from "Slobbering Blue Goose" circa '59-'61 to the "__it Eatin Red Dog" to the "Killer Goose". By the was the guy that gave you that Red Dog patch had a significant hand in its design..." [E-Mail Updated 03JUL2001]
CAMPBELL, YN1(AW) Kerry D. kdcgoblue@aol.com "...I served with VP-56 from 1983 to 1986 with deployments to NS Rota, Spain, NAS Keflavik, Iceland and NAS Sigonella, Sicily..." [27MAR2011]
CAMPBELL, DKC Larry Retired lcamp320@comcast.net "...I served with VP-40 from 1965 to 1970. I was a part of the suport team, DK. Retired in 1984 as a DKC Would love to hear from anyone that served during that time..." [01JUN2008]
CAMPBELL, AMH3 Larry LCCAMPBELL@JUNO.COM "...I was with the squadron from APril 1960 to December 1962. I made two deployments to Japan and down to Christmas Island for the Nuclear tests. My best friend was Tom McHale. Look in your year books. He will be there with the Airframes group. I came aboard the day CDR Campbell took over the squadron. Everyone thought I was CDR Campbell's son. Best to everyone..." [08OCT99]
CAMPBELL, Michael V. mcampbel@tvi.cc.nm.us "...I served with VP-50 from 1972-1975. It was great to to back in time and looK at the pictures, remembering names from that era..." [09JAN2002]
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