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ADEN, Jim ma3269@hotmail.com "...I was a Plane Captain from 1965 to late 1967 with the "Zappers" (VAW-13). I am now a producer for Jim Aden Productions, Inc.. I know the whereabouts of G. R. Johnson, Dave Waller, and Chuck Hebert, and that's about all. I would be interested in a Reunion if one was gotten up. Great memories I have from those days in Alameda and Olongopo..." [24SEP2003]

Memorial Picture "...ALLEN, CPO Eldon W. "Al" Retired...My Dad, Eldon W Allen, passed away from cancer in the 1970's. He served with VAW-13 at NAS Alameda, California with a deployment to NAS Agana, Guam, USS Oriskany (CV-34), USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD-6), Flight Coordinator at NAS Alameda, California until retirement. I would love to hear from some of his former Shipmates..." Contributed by Stevean W. Allen daybreak1116@comcast.net [02JUN2015]

ARDANOWSKI, AT1 Ben Retired benjaminardanowski@yahoo.com "...I served aboard NAS Norfolk, Virginia (Radio - Aircrew) in the SNB, R4D, R5D and T28 from 1959 to 1960, VAW-13 (ECM Operator) in 1964, VP-65 (P-3 / IFT) VP-66 (P-3 / IFT). I loved Flyin' and the USN!..." [26MAY2011]


BAGGETT, Tony tbaggett58@att.net "...I served with VAW-13 (1967-1970) aboard the USS Ranger (CV-61) with a detachmented into Chu Lai (special assignment). I would like to hear from former Shipmates (especially those who participated into Chu Lai..." [02SEP2015]

BETTERS, TJ tjb@yahoo.com "...I served with VAW-13 from 1963 to 1965. I worked on the line as a Plane Captain. They were some of the best years of my life. I would like to hear from former Shipmates..." [13MAY2009]

BLAKEMAN, ATN2(AC) James E. jebmcfoo@orland.net "...I served with VP-31 at NAS North Island, San Diego, California from February 1963 to March 1964 when I was discharged. I flew as Electrical Panel/Radio Operator on P5M-1/2's and Radio on P2V-6/7's. I had a secondary ECM operators position. I was permament squadron personnel. I was in VAW-13 at NAS Alameda, California from December 1961 to March 1963. I flew as ECM operator and spent from July 1962 to January 1963 on Det. to NAS Cubi Point, Philippines..." [BIO Updated 29MAR2006 | 21SEP2004]

BURBEE, Ed eburbee@earthlink.net "...Served in VAW-13 from 1961 to 1963 as an aircrewman. First went to NAS Agana, Guam then to NAS Alameda, California. Spent 8 months on det at NAS Cubi Point, Philippines..." [01SEP2005]


CLARK, AE1 Michael M. gulfcoastfreelance@gmail.com "...I served with VX-4 NAS Point Mugu, California from 1960 to 1964, VW-11 NAS Patuxent River, Maryland / NAS Argentia, Newfoundland, Canada from 1957 to 1959 and VAW-13 Phillippines until I took my Honorable Discharge..." [E-Mail/BIO Updated 14OCT2008 | 24OCT2005]

COMMANDER, Douglas daccom97@yahoo.com "...I was a member of VAW-13 from 1967 till 1970 including the transition to VAG-130 in 1968. I was a Plane Captain on the A-1 an A-3. I spent alot of time at NAS Cubi Point, Philippines and deployed to 8 different carriers including the det. in Chu Lai in 1967. I finished my time in 1970 on a med. cruise on the old Franklin D. I sure enjoyed my time with the outfit. I would like to hear from anyone in the squadron. I sure did like my time at NAS Cubi Point, Philippines..." [23NOV2005]

CANTEN, Greg 501-679-7805 or P.O. Box 185, Wooster, Arkansas 72181 "...I served with VAW-13 from as a Plane Captain from 1964 through 1967. I served aboard several carriers during that timeframe. I was aboard the USS Oriskany when she had a fire on October 26, 1966. I was wondering if anyone might be interested in a Reunion? I look forward to hearing from anyone..." [E-Mail Removed | 27APR2003]

CASPER, Kurt D. k.casper@mchsi.com "...I served with VAW-13 from September 1961 until January 1965. I worked in the airframes shop and went on two detachments to NAS Cubi Point, Philippines in 1962 and one in 1963..." [E-Mail Updated 08AUG2004 | 19AUG2003]

CASTRO, AE3 Leland H. lelandcastro64@att.net "...I served with VAH-8 (1965-12/1968) aboard the USS Midway (CV-41 - WesPac) (08/1965) and the USS Constellation (CV-64 - WesPac) (1966 and 1967) and VAW-13 (01/1968) aboard the USS Constellation (CV-64 - WesPac) (05/1968). I would like to hear from former Shipmates (especially AE Vincent P. KOHLER)..." [22OCT2013]

COOK, Dean E. dean_cook@charter.net "...Entered the Navy September 1957. Seaparated June 1961. Was in HU-1 for short time. Was in VAW-11 (NAS North Island, San Diego, California) and was transferred to VAW-13 at NAS Agana, Guam. Was in transit on the Midway until we transferred to the Kearsarge outside of Yokuska by Helicopter. We were designated VAW-13 Detachment "ALFA" at that time..." [01OCT2006]


DILLON, AZ2 Lee B. "Matt" ldillon46@msn.com "...Arrived at VR-21 at NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii fresh out of NATTC NAS Memphis, Tennessee in October 1965. Worked in the Aircraft Maintenance Office for the Blue Max, CDR Roushman until November 1967. Had two TADs to NAS Atsugi, Japan. Those two years were a very special time, great people in the squadron, great place to serve and lots of memories. I also served with VAW-13 / VAQ-130 from November 1967 to March 1969 with a WestPac tour aboard the USS Hancock from May 1968 to March 1969..." [BIO Updated 24JAN2010 | 16JAN2010]

DURDEN, AWC Charles R. Retired btdurden@centurylink.net "...I served with FAW-6, TAD to FASRON-120 (1957), VQ-1 (1958) FAETUPAC (1959) at NAS North Island, San Diego, California, VAW-13 (1961), VP-6 (1963) with a deployment to Okinawa, Japan and Detachment to FASU/NSA DaNang, Republic of Vietnam, FAETUPAC NAS Moffett Field, California (1965), USS BENNINGTON (1968), VP-48 (1969) at NAS Moffett Field, California with deployments to NS Sangley Point, Philippines / NAF Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam, NAS Cubi Point, Philippines / U-Tapao Royal Thailand Air Force Base, Thailand, Fleet Aviation Specialized Operational (FASO) at NAS Moffett Field, California (1971) and retired in 1975. I would like to hear from former Shipmates..." [E-Mail Updated 03MAR2012 | 17JUL2001]


ENSOR, AT2 Gerald E. ensor@ccrtc.com "...I served with VAW-11 from 1959. Went to NAS Agana, Guam with VAW-13 on the USS Bon Homme Richard (CVA-31). Stationed there until July 1961. My rate was AT2. E. N. Hitchcock was Commanding Officer..." [12JAN2003]


FERGUSON, Henry Neal Jr. hnealferguson@yahoo.com "...I served with VAW-12 NAS Alameda, California from 1963 to 1964 with a Detachment aboard the USS Ranger (1964)..." [24JAN2009]

FIORENTINI, AT2 Ken fireres2@aol.com "...I served with VAW-13 from 1975 to 1979 as an ATN2. We were assigned to the USS Enterprise during that time..." [21JAN2003]


GRADY, Michael T. Retired michaeltgrady@cox.net "...Retired from Navy in July 1975. Served with VW-13 from 1955 to 1957, VW-4 from 1957 to 1959, then instructor EC-121 CIC NAS Glynco, Georgia, thence 3+ years with VAW-13 till June 1966. Hi to all past Shipmates..." [01JUL2004]


Memorial Picture "...HITCHCOCK, CAPTAIN E. N. Jr...It is with great sadness that I have to tell you that VAW-13's first skipper, Captain E.N. Hitchcock Jr., passed away at Bethesday Naval Hospital on the 21st of July. VAW-13 was the highpoint of his career and he was most proud of his association with it. That is high praise from a fighter zock!...William Hitchcock whitch@bellatlantic.net..." [20AUG2003]

HOBBS, Tom catminder@tbhnet.net "...I served with VAW-13 in 1962 from TI and Det 1 at NAS Cubi Point, Philippines from October 1962 to March 63 with short side trip to Saigon. Good to see all the interest in VAW-13..." [23JAN2003]


KINGZETT, ADR3 Robert Thomas rkingzett@yahoo.com "...ADR-3 Kingzett--Plane Capt. Mech. Line P.O. Served in VAW-11 from 12/60 to 6/61 at NAS North Island, San Diego, California. Served in VAW-13 from 6/61 to 9/64 then discharged. Many Dets. Many adventures...served with Officers Lt. Engle Massey, Kilgore. Served with H.O. SWEENEY, BRUCE BAIRD, BILL YORKS, "HAPPY" DERRICK, HAINES,CHAMBERS CIESLIK, RIGGLE, BOATNER, McKINNEY, NEMETH, ALTMAN, SPADE for a few that I can thinks of..." [08AUG2005]

KUPER, Jack jkuper12@comcast.net "...I was a member of VAW-13 from 1966 to 1968 I served as a parachute rigger and ECM operator on the EA-1F Sky Raider..." [19NOV2005]


LAVIGNE, ATR2 Steve sllavigne@charter.net "...I served in VAW-113 1965-1967. I crewed on the AD-5Q in NAS Alameda, California and Det 1. as well as Yankee Station. Always good to hear from other Zappers of the era..." [05DEC2004]

LeBLANC, ATR2 Clayton L. zapperclay@comcast.net "...Am previous AC with VAW-13. Two VN Dets betweeen '65 & '67; five Air-Medals earned (EA-1F "Spads). VAW-13 is parent squadron of VAQ-130 out of NAS Whidbey Island, Washington. Have made contact on and off, with various PR officers since about '96. No contact in last 24 months. Am not alone. There are quite a few of 'us' still anxious to 'touch bases' with former, and 'newer' ZAPPERS, if no more than to embellish history, none of which barely exists of VAW-13. Can give names of most recent VAQ-130 contacts, but have had no recent contact. Possibly, they have been re-located. As an aside. VAW-13 members are hoping to have another Reunion in the May '05 time frame. Finally, and in closing, would like to order two sets of Embroidered AC wing emblems. Would like to also find original VAW-13 patch. My own was lost over the past years. Respectfully..." [BIO Updated 11DEC2004 | 09DEC2003]


MURRAY, Kenneth Lee kenlee2108@aol.com "...I was in the first group that left VAW-11 from NAS North Island, San Diego, California. We sailed aboard the USS Hancock in July 1959 to NAS Agana, Guam and formed VAW-13. I was a plane captain at the time. When the second ship, USS Midway, arrived in NAS Agana, Guam with three more AD-5W's, some of us went aboard the Midway and sailed to NAS Cubi Point, Philippines for reconnaissance. If I recall, we were there for about six months. After our squadron returned to NAS Agana, Guam, my service time was up and I was sent to Treasure Island, CA for discharge. This was a great experience for a young man..." [20FEB2021]


PETERSON, AT1 Harold hpeterson2@kc.rr.com "...AT1 assigned TAD to VAW-11 waiting for VAW-13 return from NAS Agana, Guam. VAW-13 August 1961 to August 1962. Wanting to hear from Blum, Young or Mason, all went to B school together..." [08JUL2008]

PINKLEY, AO3 Lyle Michael vimocker@yahoo.com "...I served with VAW-13 NAS Agana, Guam from 1959 thru 1961. I was a AO3 at the time and flew as a crew member on the ole AD-5Q as a ECM operator. Had a ball. I also served with VP-2 NAS Whidbey Island, Washington from 1963 thru 1966. I was a aircrewman, and flew with Crew 10 and 12. I flew in the after station, loading sona bouys and doing cooking and making coffee. And I had a great time during that time of my Navy career..." [20DEC2005]

PIPKIN, AZC Bill pipkinb@ameritel.net "...I was a member of VAW-13 from December 1965 until mid 1968. I began as a parachute rigger and Plane Captain changed to AZ then transferred to NAS Memphis, Tennessee for duration. Made one trip to NAS Cubi Point, Philippines in 1966. I reinlisted in 1973, did a tour in VS-73 ( NAF Detroit, Michigan), VP-93 ( NAF Detroit, Michigan), VR-58 ( NAS Jacksonville, Florida), VP-68 NAS Patuxent River, Maryland / NAF Washington, D.C.) and retired in 1989 as AZC. Is anyone still out there from VAW-13 or NAF Detroit, Michigan that may remember me? If so, contact me for old sea stories..." [21MAR2003]

PRITCHARD, AT1 Karl karlp@embarqmail.com "...I served with FASRON-111 from May 1958 to July 1960. Worked in the AT shop as AT3 and AT2. I have a copy of our 1958-1959 yearbook called "The Cruise." Names, photos, even ads from the Bermuda civilian world. I served in VAW-13 starting in NAS North Island, San Diego, California, before the main squadron came to NAS Alameda, California from NAS Agana, Guam. I worked as AT2 and AT1 in the Avionics Shop, under Chief Blum. I flew as aircrewman in the AD5Q and TF-1Q. I went on the first detachment to the Phllipines - "Det 1", and from there on the first det to Vietnam - "Det West," also known as "Skelton's Screwy Scramblers." We had PRI-1 for ordering parts from 'Nam, and it was nice to order a part today and have it flown all the way from NAS Alameda, California, arriving the next day. I remember when we lost Wagley, Weaver, Marron and Poore in a crash in the Phillipines, and when Vidarte went in off NAS Cubi Point, Philippines..." On my return CONUS I was transferred to the E-2 Hawkeye program, and served in NMC Point Pugu, was a plank-owner of VAW-124, served in the RAG RVAW-120, and introduced the E2C to VAW-121, where I retired..." [E-Mail/BIO Updated 18SEP2007 | E-Mail Updated 02JUL2005 | BIO Updated 29DEC2004 | E-Mail Updated 30APR2004 | 10AUG2003]


RAY, ADR Charles P. cray8@kc.rr.com "...I served with VT-27 NAAS New New Iberia, Louisiana from 1960 to 1961 (establishment and still have my Plank Owners Certificate) and VAW-13 NAS Alameda, California from Fall 1961 to June 1963 (Honerable Discharge). I would like to hear from any former Shipmates..." [02JAN2009]

RINGSTAD, Jerry vikingthree@netzero.net "...I was a civilian Bendix NAESU avionics tech rep with VAW-13 from 1967 to 1968 (DR McDowell, CO. LCDR Paul Burgundy MO.) One of the best assignments in memory. I remember pilots/crew Bob Bullock, Ostergren, John Peterson, Bob Marcus, Red Wynn, Neil Stoddard, Brown, Butch Gwynn,"Alfie". Enjoyed much flight time in the Spad and EKA-3B. Duty at Det 101 NAS Cubi Point, Philippines, FASU/NSA DaNang, Republic of Vietnam, ChuLai, NAS Alameda, California, USS Ranger, and USS Bonn Home Richard. Delightful working with the finest aircrews in the Navy..." [03AUG2004]


SCALF, Archie archie@lexoutdoorpower.com "...I served with VAW-13 DET1 in NAS Alameda, California and NS Subic Bay, Philippines from 1966 to 1968. I would like to hear from any former Shipmates..." [15JAN2004]

SCOTT, ATR Howell debnscot@att.net "...Attended 'A' School at NAS Millington, Tennessee, served with VAW-13 (1968) in Comm/Nav/ECM and deployed aboard the USS Enterprise (CVN-65) (January 1968 to June 1968) when the when the USS PUEBLO (AGER 2) was taken by the N. Korean's..." [04JUL2011]


TRUETT, ATR Roger regort3@hotmail.com "...I served with VAW-13 from May 1965 to May 1968 as an ATR. Several trips to Philippines and was on 12 Carriers. To say this was an exciting part of my life is great understatement..." [29AUG2006]


WATERS, PO2 Ralph P. brightonmgr@comcast.net "...I served at NAS Alameda, California (VAW-13 and VAQ-130) from 1966 through 1970 as an AE on the old spads and then during the transition to the A3's made the DET 66 67-68, the DET 34 68-69 and the DET 60 on the Saratoga to the med 69-70 I remember the bad times as well as the good times but mostly all the good times..." [30DEC2004]

WOMBLE, Jerry "Tex" jerryrwomble74@gmail.com "...I served with VAW-13 and VAQ-135..." [27JUN2023]


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