VP-50 through VP-59
VP-50
REUNION: "...Proposed VP-50 Reunion will be March 20 - 22, 2026 in Pensacola, Florida - VP-50 Reunion Group..." Forwarded by CLAY, AT1(NAC) Tom "Staypuff tomclayjr59@gmail.com [05JUL2025] Hey Shipmates. The reunion in 2016 was more than many of us ever imagined it could be. Who thought it would turn into hundreds of people showing up, airplanes flying in from VP squadrons and having a 2 star RDML speaking? I was blown away by the commitment from so many of you to show up..." Contributed by [05JUL2025] So many have asked about another reunion and while we have had a few smaller gatherings along the way, we haven't had a bigger more planned event in over 9 years. We now have a proposed reunion date of March 20 - 22, 2026. The location would be Pensacola, Florida. This will not be as structured as what we did in 2016. I don't think we could get the same commitment from Navy resources and traveling to CA is a big expense for most. What we can do is get together in Pensacola, have a ceremony at the Naval Museum outside where the pavers for our lost shipments are (thank you Brian Cyphert), stay at the same hotel (if you want to) and make our own plans for dinners and drinks with whoever you want. We can have a group t shirt and small items as we had in 2016 but this would be a smaller more intimate get together but still a chance for us to get together. Last time we got together in Pensacola, we stayed at the Paradise Inn (thanks to Brian Maxwell for scoping it out for us). It's a bay side motel with nice rooms, a bar, food service and weekend entertainment on the beach. This is the motel site. Paradise Inn. Currently you cannot book this far out. As of right now, they're only taking bookings through the first week of January. I will call them to see if we can get a group rate and possibly book before it opens to the general public but we have to remember that late March is Spring Break when they probably do a lot of business. There might not be good deal to be had. We might only get the regular rack rate.
REUNION: "...VP-50 Reunion March 18–20, 2016 - Reunion W/Memorial Service for VP-50 & FASO 1991 Accident (SEE: In Memorial for lost friends March 21st, 1991). Calling all Blue Dragons. On the weekend of 18 - 20 March, 2016, we’re going to be in Sunnyvale, CA to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the mid-air mishap that claimed our shipmates and friends lives. We’ve been able to reach out to over 200 of our Shipmates via Facebook with large percentage indicating that they will be joining us. On Friday the 18th of March, we will be having a get together at the Wild Palms Hotel from 5 to 10 PM. We have a Banquet room reserved. The Wild Palms is the designated hotel for the Reunion with discounted rates guaranteed if you book before March 4, 2016. Use code VP50REUNION at http://www.jdvhotels.com/hotels/california/silicon-valley-hotels/wild-palms-hotel/. On March 19, 2016, please join us at the Tee Minus One Bar & Grill (Formerly the 19th Hole) from 4 PM to 7 PM. There is a cash bar and restaurant menu (http://www.moffettgolf.com/restaurant) for those that want it. On Sunday the 20th of March, at 10:00 AM, we will have a memorial at Moffett Field at the site of the monument placed there in 1992. Attendance is expected to be around 150 with significant active and retired Navy represented. It will be immediately followed by a Memorial Service at Noon at the Moffett Field Historical Society Museum situated next to Hanger 1..." Contributed by Chris Magan chris.magan357@gmail.com [04FEB2016]
REUNION: "...VP-50 Reunion March 19-20, 2011 - Reunion W/Memorial Service for VP-50 & FASO 1991 Accident (SEE: In Memorial for lost VP-50 friends March 21st, 1991) Calling all mid 80's to early 90's Blue Dragons. On the weekend of 19-20 March, 2011, we are going to be in Washington DC to commerate the 20th anniversary of the Mid-Air accident that claimed so many of our Shipmates and friends. We have been able to reach out to over 100 of our Shipmates via face book with almost half indicating that they will be joining us. On Saturday the 18th of March, we will be having a Party at "The Continental" in Roselyn. It will run roughly from 8PM to closing!On Sunday the 19th of March, there will be a Social gathering from 7-10 PM at the Holiday Inn with the families of our lost Blue Dragons.On Monday the 21st of March, at 10:15. the families will be placing a Wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. We are going to show up in force to support them. It will be immediately followed by a Memorial Service at the VP-50 Memorial at 11:00. For those able to attend, their will be a luncheon afterwards at the Holiday Inn at 1 PM. Cost: $8-18 per..." Contributed by Tony Wood tnkwood@1982.usna.com [01MAR2011]
REUNION: "...VP-50 Reunion November 9-13, 2005..." Contributed by Nick Mulich nicknjax@gmail.com [17FEB2005]
REUNION: "...VP-50 Reunion November 10-14, 2004..." Contributed by Nick Mulich nicknjax@gmail.com [26JUL2004]
REUNION: "...There is a reunion scheduled for October 22-26, 2003 in Branson, MO at the Howard Johnson Hotel. Contact Nick Mulich, (904) 317-7402 or write to PATRON 50 Reunion Association, 6440 Harlow Blvd. Jacksonville, FL 32210..." Contributed by Nick Mulich nicknjax@gmail.com [26JUN2003]
REUNION: "...I would like to post a proposed reunion, (depending on response), for the weekend of September 27th-29th, 2002, in Orange Park, Florida. All Shipmates who served in VP-50 Seaplanes and P-3's are invited..." Contributed by MULICH, AWC Nick Retired nicknjax@gmail.com [24FEB2002]
REUNION: "...VP-50 Reunion - 67-70 era ( NS Sangley Point, Philippines and Naha Deployments). Looking for Shipmates for a Reunion in June 2000. Basically Roger Warburton is planning a gathering of everyone he knew in the squadron to come to his place in Utah. Pass your name, address and phone # (email address too) on to me even if you can't make it as we are also compiling a roster for future events..." Contributed by Jim Carlson carjimbo@theramp.net [13MAY99]
VP-51
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-54
REUNION: "...The VP-VPB-54 Reunion will be held from Thursday, October 12 through Monday October 16, 2000 in Jacksonville, Florida. Reunion Chairman is Walter "Rac" Raczynski. Motel accomodations are at the Holiday Inn - Airport. For more information please contact Don Armour, Sect/Treas, DONMURIEL@AOL.COM..." [23JUL2000]
REUNION: "...We are getting ready for VP-54/VPB-54 reunion Sept.28-Oct.2 at Las Vegas..." Contributed by Elliot Schreider elshirl@peoplepc.com [20SEP98]
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-56
REUNION: "...VP-56 Shipmates: We are having a Reunion October 27th-29th, 2017 in Jacksonville. Would love to see some more retired warriors attend. If you are not connected to our Facebook page search for VP-56 and we will get you more information..." Contributed by Robert Hancock razoo156@gmail.com [18AUG2017]
REUNION: "...Would anyone who served with VP-56 be interested in having a Reunion in Tampa, Florida January 2006? Not much time so but please contact me if you are interested. SCHELL, Norman Lee schell@allamerican.com..." [11DEC2005]
REUNION: "...VP-56 Reunion, circa 1955 - 1966 in Norfolk, Va May 18th-20th. Go to www.advcs.com/vp56 and complete the form...FABIK, George G. a66fox@verizon.net..." [29JAN2005]
REUNION: "...Finally the VP-56 First Annual Reunion has been "officially" planned. The Reunion is to be held on June 29 and 30th, 2001 at the Hilton Hotel on the Jacksonville Riverfront. The actual Reunion will be held the evening of June 30th. There will be a Bar Crawl on the evening of the 29th and a luncheon on the afternoon of the 30th (both of these are for only those who choose to attend). The discounted room rate will be $69.00 per night and reservations can be made by calling 1-800-445-8667. Remember to say VP-56 Reunion to get the rate! The cost of the Reunion is $35.31 pp and will include a nice buffet dinner ONLY. Cash bar will be available. This money needs to be sent to the following address: Edla Vaughn, 9589 Villier Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32221. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Please PASS THE WORD and MAKE YOUR ARRANGEMENTS SOON!!! Hope to see ya there...Marianne Roe mroe287257@aol.com..." [03OCT2000]
REUNION: "...Some time ago I put some comments looking for interest in a VP-56 Reunion. I have received so many responses that I decided that we should do it. I have planned for the last week in June 2001 in Jacksonville, FL. I am still working on many of the logistics and really could use some help. If anyone could provide assitance, please e-mail me. More info and how to book reservations to follow...Marianne Roe MROE287257@aol.com..." [03OCT2000]
REUNION: "...I was in VP-56 from June 1985 - September 1989. I was an Aviation Storekeeper. I am presently stationed at Andrew's Air Force Base and have been considering making an attempt to have a VP-56 Reunion sometime in the Year 2000 or perhaps 2001 (ten years after decom). I'd like to see how many interested personnel there are and the demographics of those involved. Please e-mail me and let me know where you are and what you are doing and if you know anyone else who served in the squadron during those times. Look forward to hearing from you!..." Contributed by Marianne "Bell" Roe MROE287257@aol.com [03NOV99]
VP-57
REUNION: "...VP-931 and VP-57 - We are looking for survivors who served with VP-931 and VP-57 to attend a joint Reunion with VAH-4 and VAQ-131 squadrons at Oak Harbor, Washington on June 29 to July 2, 2006. Contact Al Archer (360) 392-0868 or Frank Dube (610) 265-4384..." Forwarded by J. Robert Wagner bobwagner@msn.com [28APR2006]
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