VP Shipmate Directory
 "...BAAS, CAPTAIN Daniel L...It is with great sadness that I report that Captain Daniel L. Baas, Retired, passed away July 17th, 2006 following a brief illness. Captain Daniel L. Baas was Commanding Officer of VP-17, NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii around 1988-1989. He leaves behind a loving wife and 2 children. He was working as a pilot for UPS in Louisville, Ky...BOWLING, Charles J. "Bumble" Retired db006@earthlink.net..." [28JUL2006]
"...BACHHOFER, ADCS Jack...Jack Bachhofer died early Saturday morning May 30th, 2010. Jack served with VP-1, VP-11 and AIMD NAS Jacksonville, Florida. Jack will be missed..." Contributed by McCOMAS, AVCM Finis "Mac" mcporet@newwavecomm.net [11OCT2010]
 VP-50 Crew 10 "...BACKES, AW2 Robert F. "Bob"...Robert F. Backes, Jr., 53, loving husband, father, and brother, died Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011 after a bout with cancer. Bob was born in Princeton, NJ to the late Emma Doris (Davison) and Robert F. Backes, Sr. Bob served in the US Navy from 1979 to 1985, after which he worked in the grocery business in Virginia before moving to Lancaster to be closer to his family and taking a position with SKH. Leaving SKH after 5 years, he went to work for Toys R’ Us for 10 years. In 2008, he opened his own business, Golf Etc. of Lancaster with his wife, Julie. He is survived by his wife, Julie (McQueen); 3 children: Daniel (25) serving in the US Coast Guard, Ryan (17) and Emma (14); 5 siblings: Nancy Atland, Betsy Ryder, Peggy (Al) Brzowsky, Fred (Julia) Backes and James (Trish) Backes; and 9 nieces and nephews. He enjoyed vacations at the beach, playing golf with his sons and brothers and watching Dallas Cowboys games with his family. A memorial service celebrating Bob’s life will be held at 2 PM on Nov. 14, 2011 at Hempfield United Methodist Church, 3050 Marietta Ave. Lancaster, PA 17601. Family and friends are welcomed to greet the family from 1-2 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made at any Sovereign Bank to the Backes Memorial Fund. To send the family online condolences, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory 717-560-5100..." Contributed by John Hawley orionnav2@gmail.com [21MAR2024]
"...BAILEY, AO2 Bob Sr...Dad served with VPB-103 during WWII from NAF Dunkeswell, Devonshire, England...I just received two of Dad's Awards that my sister found. FIRST AWARD: "Fleet Air Wing Seven Liberator Air Group Commendation - Know ye all men by these presents that Robert H. Bailey did successfully complete 52 missions on anti-submarine patrol in the European theater of operations. Serving with credit as ordnanceman in number 17 crew of patrol bombing squadron one hundred three." SECOND AWARD: Second Air Medal for flying as a crew member of a PB4Y-1 on anti-sub patrol in the Bay of Biscay and the English Channel north of 40 degrees north latitude during the period of may 1944 to feb. 1945. U-boat campaign in the battle of the Atlantic."..." Contributed by BAILEY, AO3 Bob flynavy10@comcast.net [BIO Updated 08JUL2017 | BIO Updated 06JAN2008 | BIO Updated 20SEP2007 | E-Mail Updated 05DEC2005 | 15DEC1997]
"...BAILEY, John...June 19, 2006 Wausau Daily Herald, Wausau, WI - Owen J. Bailey - Owen John Bailey, 84, Wausau, died peacefully at home June 16, 2006, after an extended illness. He was born March 25, 1922, in Shovel Lake, Minn., to Thomas and Ella (Lewis) Bailey. He married Sharon Dudley on Dec. 31, 1964, in Sisseton, S.D. He was a retired social studies teacher from Wausau public schools. He taught at Horace Mann and John Muir middle schools from 1968 to 1988. He took great pride in the successes of his students. He attended Crosby Minnesota High School and then furthered his education at Brainerd State Junior College achieving an Associate of Arts degree. He then went to Bemidji State College in Minnesota, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in education and then on to the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point with a masters in education. He loved to read historical books and accounts. He wrote a compelling master's thesis on the apartheid in South Africa. Always putting education first, Owen taught Sunday School while attending college at Bemidji. He was a U.S. Navy veteran from March 1944 to December 1946, where he served in World War II in the Pacific Theater as a combat air crewman. He served in a Navy PB4Y-2 Privateer patrol bomber as Flight Engineer and gunner in patrol bomber squadrons VPB-121 and VPB-102. Owen was an avid fisherman and hunter. He loved the great outdoors and to garden, growing his own vegetables and flowers. He had a special gift for knowing species of trees and appreciating their variety and beauty. He worked in the Civilian Conservation Corps at Storm Lake in northwestern Montana; as a hard rock copper miner in Butte, Mont.; a tavern owner and operator in Helena, Mont.; a truck driver in Crosby, Minn; and a teacher in Wausau. His Irish wit was with him until the end. He believed in laughter and loved a good joke and making his own rhymes and poems. He will be dearly missed and is survived by devoted and loving wife, Sharon; daughters, Renee (Graham Boorse) Bailey, Wausau, and Sandy Kelley, Gaffney, S.C.; sons, Mickey (Roz) Bailey, Bloomington, Minn., Wayne (nee Bailey) (Jean) Kender, Calhan, Colo., Dennis (nee Bailey) (Lucy) Kender, Prior Lake, Minn., and Clark (nee Bailey) (Karen) Kender, Plymouth, Minn.; grandchildren, Jessica (Peter) McWilliams, Eagan, Minn., Heather Gustafson and Pvt. Rick (fiancée Danielle Lang) Gustafson, all of Wausau, Jason and Caitlin Kender, Plymouth, Minn., and Tammy Kelley, Gaffney; great-grandchildren, Kayla Schultz, Wausau, and Ryan McWilliams, Eagan, Minn.; sister, Betty Kovall, Deadwood, S.D.; sister-in-law, Sandra Elizabeth, Alexandria, Va.; nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. Owen was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Harlan, Archie and Tim; sister Lola; and former wife, Josephine (Glase, Bailey) Kender. In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established in Owen's name. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 20, 2006, at First Presbyterian Church, Wausau. The Rev. Joy Nelson-Jeffers will officiate. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park, Wausau, where full military rites will be conducted by American Legion Montgomery-Plant Post No. 10. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at the Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, 1302 Sixth St., Wausau, and again from 10 a.m. until the time of services Tuesday at the church. Online condolences at http://www.petersonkraemer.com. The family wishes to extend their deepest appreciation to all the staff at Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services for their kind and compassionate care given to Owen during his illness. Forwarded by Roger Schulrud r_schulrud5009@charter.net..." [20JUN2006]
"...BAILEY, AWC Wyman Retired...AWC BAILEY passed away August 21st, 2020. He served with VP-68 (1979-1991)..." Contributed by Contributed by BENTON, AT1 John bentonj456@gmail.com [14DEC2023]
"...BAIRD, Frank "Tex"...My father, Frank Baird, served with VPB-205 (1946-1948). Does anyone remember him and his music? Sinkler wrote an article in The Nobby News about him. I just don't know the date of the article as it is not indicated on the page. I have page 3 and 4. Of note is an article "Casey Jones Visits NOB." If anyone has any information I would appreciate it!..." Contributed by Mary Ann Rojas freeze80002002@yahoo.com [11OCT2013]
"...BAKER, AD1 Jack Retired...AD1 BAKER passed away January 17th, 2018. He served with VP-68..." Contributed by Contributed by BENTON, AT1 John bentonj456@gmail.com [14DEC2023]
"...BAKER, ADR1 Wayne T... my father, Wayne T. Baker, died December 1962 (with three others) when their VR-7 C-121 crashed on a mountain in Guam while delivering relief supplies to typhoon victims on Guam Island. Dad's previous service was with VA-54 with deployments aboard the USS Kearsarge (CVA-33) (1955-1956) and USS Bon Homme Richard (CVA-31) (1957-1958) and attended FE school prior to serving with VR-7..." Contributed by Thomas Baker thomas.baker5246@gmail.com [30JAN2017]
"...BALASI, PH2 Alfred  ...My late father actually had a world wind tour of the Pacific from late 1944 to early 1946. He was a photographer's mate who shipped out to the Pacific in late 1944 to be assigned to a PB4Y squadron but got sent mistakenly to a PBY squadron - VP-71 initially. By then the Navy stopped assigning photogs to planes and he began flying with different PB4Y squadrons, but mostly with VPB-104. Dad then ended up with FAW-17 at Clark and finally on the USS Pine Island (AV-12) and USS Curtiss (AV-4) in occupation duty before returning to the states in early 1946. I'd be interested in word from anyone who might remember him..." Contributed by Mark Balasi balasi@comcast.net [E-Mail Updated 02JAN2015 | 18NOV2002]
"...BANISTER, Winston...I am a pharmacist from Mangum, Oklahoma and my grandfather, Winston Banister, served with VPB-103 in WWII. He died before I was born and I would like to know if there is any one who may have served with him out there. Any information would be very much appreciated..." Contributed by Bradley Banister barbital69@yahoo.com [30JUL2010]
"...BARLOW, CDR Owen Gene Sr...My Father, Owen Gene Barlow Sr., passed away peacefully on March 26, 2016. Dad was commissioned as a Naval Aviator in 1950. Upon returning as a decorated officer from the Korean War, he joined the Naval Reserve. He logged 6000 flight hours in his naval career where his last duty station was Commanding Officer of VP-793..." Contributed by Dawn Barlow Darter dawn@pga.com [05APR2016]
"...BARNIER, Edward Thomas...My Father, Edward Thomas Barnier, passed away recently. Dad served with VPB-102 as a tailgunner (PB4Y-1 BUNO: 31975 Boat 18 - Stoop-N-Droop It) in the Solomon Islands from 1943 to 1945. I would love to hear from anyone that may have known my Dad. Thanks. Katherine Courtney kcourtney1748@me.com..." [E-Mail Updated 17JUN2013 | E-Mail Updated 02NOV2009 | 01NOV2008]
"...BAJAK, Rear Admiral Sigmund "Sig"...Rear Admiral Sigmund "Sig" Bajak passed away May 30, 1996 in White Plains Hospital of complications from cancer. He was skipper of VS-837 during our active duty tour in the Berlin crisis. We were activated at NAS Floyd Bennett Field, New York in September 1960 (SEE )..." Contributed by NEUMANN, LCDR Lawrence A. Retired neumannl@snet.net [08FEB2007]
"...BAKER, Jofre P...It saddens me to report that Jofre P. Baker, USN Ret. passed away August 2007. I had the honor and pleasure of serving with LT Baker in VP-4, Okinawa 1962-63..." Contributed by ANDRUSZKEWICZ, Steve "Andy" sgpa2zfmly@aol.com [05NOV2007]
"...BANNON, Bob...Sorry to report the passing of Bob Bannon, Radioman, VP-661 in February of 2011..." Contributed by HOUCHENS, Jack pinesduo@aol.com [11JUL2011]
"...BARDAKOS, Antonio (Tony)...My father enlisted in the Navy in 1940. Dad served with VP-31 (October 1941 to April 1943), VB-126 (April 1943 to June 1943), HEDRON FAW-7 (July 1943 to August 1943), VP-6 (August 1943 to September 1943), VB-126 (September 1943 to October 1943), VPB-44 (October 1943 to December 1944), and finally HEDRON 5-2 (February 1945 to March 1945). Carol J. Rogers mbardakos1971@yahoo.com..." [19FEB2004]
"...BARELA, Joe Madrid...My Father, Joe Madrid Barela, served aboard the USS Argonaut (SS-475), USS Tarawa (CV-40), USS Sumner (AGS-5), USS Sangay (AE-10) and the USS Pine Island (AV-12). I am seeking any information on him would love to here from anyone who may have known him or has any pictures. He passed in 1986. Thank you for any help with this or where I can go to find more information about him. Kathy Sammons (Daughter) candk_24@yahoo.com..." [26FEB2010]
"...BARLOW, William Murphy...William Murphy Barlow, 86, passed away Thursday, Feb. 14, 2008, in Alexandria, Va. Funeral: 11:30 a.m. Wednesday in Greenwood Chapel. Interment: Greenwood Memorial Park. The family will have a reception at Greenwood Funeral Home afterward. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Greenwood Funeral Home. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to a charity of choice. William Murphy Barlow was born to May and Burel Barlow on Dec. 29, 1921, in Osage County, Okla. He attended school in Pawhuska and Stillwater, Okla., before joining the War National Guard, 45th Infantry Division, which mobilized in 1940. He then joined the United States Navy immediately after the attack on Pearl Harbor. Upon completing combat aircrew training in Florida, he was assigned to VPB-20 and deployed to the Pacific Theater, participating in 31 combat patrol bombing missions. On one such mission his aircraft sustained major damage from anti-aircraft fire. Though the aircraft was forced to crash land, his actions enabled the aircraft's safe return to its base at Jinamoc Seaplane Base, San Pedro Bay, Leyte Gulf, Philippines. Mr. Barlow earned the Distinguished Flying Cross and three U.S. Air Medals for his service..." WebSite: Alfred Hirton Barlow Families http://www.barlowgenealogy.com/ [14JUL2008]
"...BARNETT, AM1 Edward...My father, AM1 Edward Barnett (deceased), served in the original VP-93 in 1942. Mark S. Barnett msbarnett_genealogy@yahoo.com..." [13NOV2007]
"...BARNETT, CDR Gordon Richard Retired...BARNETT, CDR Gordon Richard USN (Ret) CO VP-4 1962 - 1963 passed away 28 Jan 2014. Gordon R. Barnett joined the Navy in 1942. After earning his wings and commissioning, he served as a pilot with VC-15, VT-97, VT-44 and VX-1. Later assignments included tours in VP-21 and VP-45. Graduation from General Line School at Newport was followed by a tour as an instructor at the Aerial Mine Warfare School, Yorktown, Virginia. A tour on the staff of Commander Fleet Air Wings, U.S. Atlantic Fleet as Aerial Mining Officer and Advanced Undersea Weapons Officer followed. After a tour at the training command at NAS Pensacola, Florida, he reported in 1957 to Commander Service Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet as Allowance/Complement Officer for the Pacific Fleet. In March 1959 his career in ASW patrol plane aviation was renewed with a tour as Administrative Officer of VP-28 followed by a tour as Executive Officer of VP-31 and culminated by a tour as Commanding Officer of VP-4. He retired shortly after completing that tour. A celebration of his life was held at 10:00am on 8 Feb 2014 at the Alamo City Church, 6500 IH 35N, San Antonio, TX 78218..." Contributed by Larry Hames (VP-4 Veterans Assn Database Manager) database@vp4association.com [08APR2014]
 "...BARNES, ARM2 Charles W...My Father, Charles W. Barnes, October 23, 1985. Dad served with VP-213 (10/1943-07/1945) as a radioman with Crew-6. I would like to hear from any of Dad's former Shipmates..." Contributed by George Barnes gbarnes831@gmail.com [PIX Added 07APR2016 | E-Mail Updated 07APR2016 | E-Mail Updated 17JUN2003 | 16JUL2001]
"...BARRERA, ADC William Hubert... ...My father, William Hubert Barrera, served in the U. S. Navy from August 1940 to July 1960. My father was awarded the American Area, American Defense (with clasp), Asiatic Pacific (1 Star), World War II Victory Medal, China Service Medal and the Good Conduct (3 Awards). He served at/with NAS Floyd Bennett Field, New York, NAS Corpus Christi, Texas, FAW-2 NAS Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, VP-23, VP-54, VPB-122 (ComSubArea - Palau Islands), NAS Alameda, California, VP-19, VP-23 and NAS Cecil Field, Jacksonville, Florida...Dee deeanddory@aol.com..." [BIO Updated 23MAR2007 | 21MAR2007]
"...BARRENTINE, AOM2 Gofdon E....VPB-27, at Okinawa at wars end. Fine Shipmate, my very good friend, and a wonderfull person departed his last mission December 18, 1995...George A.Croly geocroly@webtv.net..." [05JAN2002]
"...BARRY, AEMAN Richard A...My Father, Richard A. Barry, passed away December 24, 2009. Dad served with VJ-61 Detatchment Q. from 1953 to 1955. I would like to hear from any of Dad's former Shipmates. Richard J. Barry itsux@pacbell.net..." [19FEB2010]
"...BARTLETT, AEC John...I am sad to report the passing of AEC John Bartlett on April 9, 2022. We were soul mates during our VP-42 cruise toNS Sangley Point, Philippines back there in 1959..." Contributed by SATTERLEE, AT2 Mark M. msatterlee6@msn.com [26AUG2022]
"...BATES, YN3 James Doyle...My Father, YN3 James Doyle Bates, served with CASU-44 (1944-1946) while assigned to the Naval Reserves. I would like to hear from any former Shipmates..." Contributed by Jerry Bates jbates143@aol.com [17JAN2013]
"...BATES, CWO3 Kirby E...It's with deepest regrets that I annouce the passing of CWO3 Kirby E. Bates on 27 January 2007. Kirby had retired in 1994 from AIMD NAS Brunswick, Maine. He had also served earlier in his career at NAS Brunswick, Maine with VP-11 in the 1980's...IRELAND, AD1 Steve Retired ridesafe@tds.net..." [04FEB2007]
 "...BATTAGLIA, David Anthony...David had a dynamic early life, starting with baseball and later developing a passion for motorcycles. Some of his fondest memories were spent with his grandfather at the Russian River, where he could always be found at the rope swing on Hacienda Bridge, indulging in his love for fishing, hunting, and playing tennis. He worked in restaurants and aspired to become a saucier before enlisting in the Navy during the Vietnam war, where he specialized in Aviation Electronics. He had flight crew training at NAS Moffett Field, California and served with VP-48 in Southeast Asia. His enjoyment in flying P-3 aircraft, inspired his younger brothers Pete (VP-47) and Tim {VP-4 and VP-22} to become flight crew in Navy patrol squadrons. Following his military service, David pursued an English major at the University of San Francisco. He embarked on a career in electronics and later flourished in sales, traveling across the United States and building enduring friendships. During one memorable Christmas visit, he fell in love with Martha Bronson, his friend's sister. They married in 1982 and were blessed with a daughter, Mattie Trigo. The family resided in Sonoma County before settling in San Joaquin County. David's enthusiasm for life extended to his love of golf, and he achieved a remarkable feat at La Contenta Golf Course by making two consecutive hole-in-ones on the same hole. Affectionately known as "Bagg's" by friends, David embraced every aspect of life with intense optimism, whether it was food, family gatherings, sports, or his passion for all things electronic. In his final weeks, David moved into an assisted living facility in Stockton, California, where he found joy akin to "being at the Marriott Suites," forming meaningful connections with his caregivers, doctors, and nurses..." Contributed by Tim Battaglia unclemtb@gmail.com [07AUG2024]
"...BAXLEY, CMC Frank  ...Frank Baxley, 64, died Feb. 12th, 2006 at his home in Lexington Park, Md. Frank is the son of the late John Lester Baxley Sr and Marguerite Brown Baxley of Marion Sc. Frank has worked for the government since 1961 - first as active duty Navy, and then as a civil servant at NAS Patuxent River, Maryland. He joined Navy in 1961 and went through boot camp in San Diego. He attended Anti-Submarine Warfare electronics technician, advanced electronics training in NAS Millington, Tennessee. Followed with flight crew operator training in NAS Norfolk, Virginia and P2V specific training in NAS Jacksonville, Florida. Frank's I first duty station as an operator was with VP-56 at NAS Norfolk, Virginia. Deployments included NS Rota, Spain, NAS Sigonella, Sicily, NAS Keflavik, Iceland, and detachments in NS Roosevelt Roads, PR, Crete, Greece, NAF Lajes, Azores, Portugal, and NAS Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. While assigned to VP-56 Frank logged 5000 flight hours in 5 years. I After his arduous duty with VP-56 during the Cuban missile crisis, Frank transferred to VP-30 to attend 16 weeks of factory training for computer and data processing systems. After returning to NAS Patuxent River, Maryland he attended In-Flight Technician (IFT) training at NAMTRADET, NAS Patuxent River, Maryland. As an IFT with VP-24 he made four deployments to NAS Keflavik, Iceland. He was then assigned to NAMTRADET NAS Jacksonville, Florida as P-3C IFT and Weapon Systems Technician instructor. He also taught community college electronics theory and all related math necessary to get a First Class Federal Communications Commission (FCC) license. He then transferred to NAS Moffett Field, California VP-48 serving as the Maintenance/Material Control Senior Chief and Command Senior Chief when he retired from the NAVY. After retiring in 1982 from the NAVY he continued supporting the Maritime Surveillance Aircraft RM&S department for Naval Air Systems Command. In 1985 he then accepted his first Government Service position as Engineering Technician, Antisubmarine AlC Test Directorate for NATC serving as manager of the airborne advanced signal processor being developed for incorporation into the P-3 Update IV aircraft. With the initiation of the P-7A development in 1989, his duties expanded to include the oversight of concurrent integration of the Update IV avionics suite into the P-7A airframe design. 1993 he was promoted as an Engineering Technician, Force Warfare Aircraft Directorate, NAWCAD as the Technical Lead for the P-3C Anti-surface Warfare Improvement Program (AlP). He developed the groundbreaking acquisition strategy based on the extensive use of Commercial-Off-The-Shelf/Non-Development Items. He led the technical integrated program team through program concept definition, requirements and location to a successful ACAT II P-3C Update IV mission avionics upgrade program. I 1996 assisted the P-3 PMA office coordinating staffing of issues with Program Executive Offices and Financial Management offices. 1997 until his Government service retirement, September 2005 he managed the P-3 AlP, BMUP, FMS, and P-8A MMA , Mission System logistics. Frank was an active member of the Lion's Club of Lexingiton Park and enjoyed volunteering his time at historic St. Mary's City. Frank and his family call St Mary's County home since his retirement from the Navy in 1982...St. Mary's Today Sunday, February 19, 2006..." WebSite: St. Mary's Today http://www.stmarystoday.com/ [19FEB2006]
BAARSON, ART1 Raymond E. loraybar@centurytel.net "...I served with VPB-53 from 1944 to 1945. I was ART first class working on the maintenance crew as a radar technician. I am interested in contacting anyone who was on this crew with me or remembers me..." [24NOV2004]
BABBITT, William babbittw@bellsouth.net "...I served with VP-741 at NAS Jacksonville, Florida in the 1950's. Does anyone know when their will be another VP-741 Reunion?..." [13OCT2009]
BABCOCK, Carol (Kokes) clbabcock@hotmail.com "...I was TD3/2 when I served in VP-31 from May 1972 to Dec 1975. Flew with some great crews and hung around the AW shop, AO shop and drafting and Faso when I had to stay on the ground. Worked with the Spanish and Iranian students. Married an AT3 Larry Babcock from VP-46 Grey Knights. We just went over 25 years and relocated 19 times so have lost contact with some folks. Brother AO3 Paul Kokes served in VP-40. Sure would like to locate some pals. Bud Sigler, Leo Stapleton, Bruce Perkins,and Lorraine Deikman/Paver and some others I only remember last names. I'm still in contact with TD/LT. Darlene Marciniak and Carl (AXCS,Ret) up in Brunswick. I'll be here, e-mail or come by..." [16JUN98]
BABCOCK, AOC James E. Retired JimandLouNiagara@cs.com "...I joined VP-5 after boot camp in Sept 1951. Attained AO3 and was on crew 7 on MC 7. Deployed to NAS Keflavik, Iceland in summer of 1953 and to NAS Argentia, Newfoundland, Canada September 1954. Other deployments were short ones to Key West, Nassau, NAS Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and NAF Lajes, Azores, Portugal. Discharged in June 1955. Joined Naval Reserve in Buffalo, ans was attached to NAS Willow Grove, Pennsylvania for a number of years. I was in the first group under HYT and retired as AOC..." [21MAY2002]
BABCOX, NC1(AW/NAC) Robert Retired bobnancybabcox@aol.com "...I served with VP-30, VP-11 and retired from VP-46. I had some good times it is too bad we are disestablishing all these great Squardons and ships at the cost of our own freedom and to make a politician(s) feel better..." [15OCT2008]
BABICH, Jack iraqjack@gmail.com "...I served with VP-30 from September 1982 until July 1987..." [27JUL2009]
BABINS, SCPO Stuart A. Retired stu3558@gmail.com "...I served with VP-45 (1959-1961), VP-56 (1961-1963), VP-10 (1965-1968), VP-26 (1968-1970), VX-1 (1970-1973), VP-45 (1975-1978), VX-1 (1978-1982), FAW-1 Detachment NSF Diego Garcia (1982-1983) ASMOD and ASWOC..." [E-Mail Updated 01JAN2017 | E-Mail Updated 12AUG2011 | E-Mail Updated 04MAY2006 | E-Mail Updated 23DEC2004 | E-Mail/BIO Updated 19MAY2004 | BIO Updated 28JAN2002 | E-Mail Updated 21OCT2001 | E-Mail Updated 25MAY2000 | Updated 15FEB98]
BACA, AE Isa isa.baca@calvet.ca.gov "...I served with VP-50 (07/1972-07/1975) with deployments to NAS Adak, Alaska and NAS Agana, Guam. Changed a lot of generators in instruments, as well as safety wired a million cannon plugs on those mighty warships..." [20DEC2016]
BACH, AMSC Douglas A. Retired bachd@zoominternet.net "...I served with VP-49, VP-46 and Naval Aviation Engineering Service Unit (NAESU) at NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii. I remember a flight from NS Rota, Spain to NAS Keflavik, Iceland and had to stop and take on fuel at NAF Lajes, Azores, Portugal. We were almost out of JP and approaching runway cross winds that was blowing us off approach. Unfortunately, we only had enough fuel to make one more try then to ditch. Never so scared in my life. Pilot LCDR Jose Sullivan slamed plane on runway and we spent the night before heading to NAS Keflavik, Iceland. Great job saving all aboard!..." [26MAR2016]
BACH, Jeffrey jefbach@aol.com "...To all my former Shipmates. I was in VP-69 from 1986-1991 and NAR from 1991-1994. Now stationed in VP-91 soon to retired early in FEB 99. I sure like here from anyone that I served during these periods. See Ya..." [20OCT98]
BACHHOFER, ADCS Jack bachhoferJ@aol.com "...I was in VP-1 from Aug 1969 thru Nov 1977. Done a bit of everything -- Eng Mechanic, 2nd mech, P/P QAR Transfered to NAS Jacksonville, Florida. AIMD in 1977 and in 1981 was offered boat duty somewhere on the water. Decided Flt Engineer school was a better choice, after school [Oct 81] transfered to VP-11 NAS Brunswick, Maine. Left there in Oct 84 to my first non VP squadron. Was Maint Chief on Search and Rescue Helos [UH1N] until retireing in Aug 1987. VP-1 has a Reunion setting up for May 2000 in Pensacola Fla; this is for Squadron years 1969 thru 1974. I would like to hear from any old Shipmates..." [26APR99]
BACHKO, Larry Retired lbachko@yahoo.com "...I served with VP-31 (February 1975-September 1977), Naval And Marine Corp Reserve Center (N&MCRC) El Paso, Texas (October 1977-September 1978), VR-55 (September 1978-June 1982), VR-57 (June 1982-December 1986), VP-91 (December 1986-February 1989), VF-302 (March 1989-April 1991), VF-301 (March 1991-September 1994), Naval Reserve Readiness Command (REDCOM) 22 NAS Seattle, Washington (September 1994-April 1995) and finally Fleet Reserve April 1995. I would like to hear from former Shipmates..." [E-Mail Updated 27JUN2010 | 07JUL99]
BACHMAN, AMCS(NAC) Dennis L. Retired dbach@bellsouth.net "...My duty stations included NAS Adak, Alaska (1962-1963), VA-196 (1963-1964), NAS Lakehurst, New Jersey (1965-1969), VA-22 (1969-1971), VP-9 (1971-1974), VP-30 (1974-1977), CVA-41 USS Midway (1977-1981), NAS Cubi Point, Philippines (1981-1985), NAF Misawa, Japan (1985-1988) and Naval Air Logistics Office NAS New Orleans, Louisiana (1988-1990). I retired and settled in Pensacola Fl. Old Shipmates drop a line (send email)..." [E-Mail Updated 10APR2006 | 21SEP1997]
BACHRACH, AT1(AW/NAC) Jay jrbachrach@yahoo.com "...VC-5 non-rate 81-83; VQ-1 EWOP 84-87; VP-16 IFT 88-92; NAWCAD Warminster IFT 92-95; VQ-2 EWOP/ground pounder 95-97; NAMTRAGRUDET NAS North Island, San Diego, California ES-3A instructor. E-mail me if you know me..." [19FEB98]
BACKE, Carl ccbconnect@aol.com "...I served with VP-7 from 1952-1954 on Crew #5 as radar tech. Lt. Joe Pedigo was PPC; Ensign Smith, PP1P; "Blackie" DeLorme, Plane Captain; Mike Snyder, radio; Gus Alagna, ECM; Lew Stepka, ordnance; Glenn Hillegass, 2nd radio. Lt. Joe was a great plane jockey. I remember those rocket runs off Block Island near NAS Quonset Point, Rhode Island, and the sonobuoy sub hunts in the Atlantic. Our deployment to NAS Iwakuni, Japan was a real operational challenge to us. Patrols to Port Arthur to survey shipping to the North, sub hunts in the Yelow Sea, patrols along the Korean coast as far as Vladivostok, and cover for Task force 77.7 during replenishment, searching for displaced North Korean and Chinese troops from their POW camps in the south that were turned loose by Singman Rhee. Flew every fourth day or nite. Being 19 yrs old at the time was pretty excitying duty. We lost two planes: one ditched just south of Korea and all but one crew member was saved. Lt. Commander Essex didn't make it. Sad. Also our hanger queen slammed into a mountain in a landing attempt at NAS BARBER,s Point, Hawaii on the way home to NAS Quonset Point, Rhode Island. Still see those buddies in my mind and will forever. Would love to hear from anyone from those great days!..." [28MAR2000]
BACH, John johnbach1@verizon.net "...I was in VU-7 NAS North Island, San Diego, California 1951-1953 as Plane Captain/aircrewman in a JD-1 Douglas Invader, nose no. 5. My pilot was Lt. Seaborg and we flew all around the San Diego area towing targets for Navy ship gunnery practice, El Centro, Ca, Fallon, Nev. on TAD towing targets for Navy fighters and PB4Y-2 privateers. We had TBF Avengers, an R5C. SNB, and F8F Bearcats in the squadron. I have many great memories of flying low with Lt. Seaborg through the alfalfa fields in El Centro and the sagebrush at Fallon. Does anyone out there know of a squadron patch for VU-7?..." [E-Mail Updated 21NOV2005 | 23APR2001]
BACHELLER, AD1 Ken Retired KTABACH@MSN.com "...I was a P-3 Flight Engineer with VP-16, VP-24, and VP-62 NAS Jacksonville, Florida..." [07APR2003]
BACKES, Bob j.backes@att.net "...I was an SS1 with VP-50 in 80-83. I was told of this site by my brother who is also a vet. It has been years since I thought of my days as a "Blue Dragon". I was on the website for hours recalling all of the memories and familiar names of Shipmates long forgotten. I was on crews 2,8, & 10. I will always be fond of "Cubi Crew 8". We had many memorable days at NAS Cubi Point, Philippines. I would love to hear from any of my old crewmembers..." [05FEB2002]
BACKSTROM, ATR3 Larry jlbackstrom@yahoo.com "...I served with VP-28 from 1962 to 1965 at NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii with a deployment to NAS Iwakuni, Japan. I flew with CDR Rolls on QC1 and QC2. Instructor of ECM for flight crews. Started in the P2 and transitioned to the P-3A..." [22MAR2011]
BACKUN, Mark mbackun2468@msn.com "...I served with VAW-125 aboard the USS John F. Kennedy the 2nd and 3rd cruises. Transferred to NAS Norfolk, Virginia, then out in 1978..." [31DEC2008]
BACON, David W. thislldo@wctel.net "...I served with VP-91, (1977 - 1979), VP-30 (1977), VS-22, VS-72, VS-73, VR-48, VR-58, NAS New Orleans, Louisiana (COMRESTACSUPWING) and XO Naval Air Reserve NAS Jacksonville, Florida..." [E-Mail Updated 14SEP2010 | E-Mail Updated 28OCT2001 | 31JUL98]
BACON, CDR Leon R. http://www.naswi.navy.mil/vp-1/xo.htm "...CDR Bacon graduated from the University of Phoenix in 1985 with a Bachelors degree in Business Administration. He received his commission from Aviation Officer Candidate School in March of 1986 and was designated a Naval Aviator in January 1988. Upon completion of Fleet replacement training at NAS Moffett Field, California, he reported to VP-48 at NAS Moffett Field, California in 1988. After the decommissioning of VP-48, he transferred to VP-40 also at NAS Moffett Field, California. While assigned to VP-48 and VP-40, CDR Bacon served as the Operations Schedules Officer, Aviation Safety Officer and Pilot NATOPS Officer. He received his warfare designation as a Patrol Plane Commander, Patrol Plane Mission Commander, and Instructor Pilot in the P-3C UIII. He completed deployments to NAS Adak, Alaska; NAS Cubi Point, Philippines; and NAS Misawa, Japan. After completion of his first operational tour, CDR Bacon reported to VP-31, at NAS Moffett Field, California, where he served as an FRS staff instructor pilot and the Operations Flight Officer. In July 1992, he was selected to serve as Assistant NATOPS Evaluator for CPW Pacific Fleet stationed at NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii. In July 1995, CDR Bacon reported to USS CARL VINSON (CVN-70) as an Aircraft Launch and Recovery Officer. In May 1996, the USS CARL VINSON deployed to FIFTH and SEVENTH Fleet AORs in support of Operations DESERT STORM and SOUTHERN WATCH. The crew of the USS CARL VINSON was awarded the Battle Efficiency for 1996. In December 1997, CDR Bacon reported to VP-4 in NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii, where he served as the Assistant Maintenance Officer and Operations Officer. In December 1998, VP-4 deployed to NSF Diego Garcia, BIOT, and to the Arabian Gulf in support of Operations DESERT STORM and SOUTHERN WATCH. In December 1998, CDR Bacon flew multiple combat missions in support of Operation DESERT FOX. In November 1999, CDR Bacon reported to the OPNAV staff at the Pentagon where he worked in the Strategy and Policy Divisions (N51), and was subsequently chosen to serve on the Navy's Quadrennial Defense Review team. In October 2001, CDR Bacon reported to BUPERS Sea Duty Component, Arlington, VA. CDR Bacon has been awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (3), Navy, Marine Corps Achievement Medal (2), and Meritorious Service Medal..." [02JUN2003]
BADDERS, C. D. PUPSRMINE@aol.com "...I served with VP-2 64-66 and later retired from surface navy as an MACS..." [19APR99]
BADDERS, John D. jdb@wireweb.net "...I recently came across this site and thought I might be able to get information about my training squadron. I received my CAC Wings in October of 1945 and was still at NAS Ft. Lauderdale, Florida when Flight 19 was lost. Our training squadron joined the search by flying from NAS Ft.Lauderdale to the Carrier CVE 67 (Solomns). We flew off the ship and helped in the search. I have never heard from any member of the training squadron and only know the last name of my pilot Purdom and my other crew mmber Carey. I was the turret gunner. Our squadron was disbanded and I was transfered to VPB-135 which had just returned from th Aleutians. I would like to hear from any body that was in these squadrons at that time..." [25JUN2001]
BAER, Larry R. purpleshadowii@yahoo.com "...Joined VP-19 in November 1967. I was briefly in the AT shop and transferred to flight crew (Crew 1) after start of NAS Iwakuni, Japan deployment. Did 1968 NAS Iwakuni, Japan and 1969 NAS Adak, Alaska deployments. Left VP-19 and active duty in February 1970. Flew "jez" with Crews 1 (2x), 2, 11 nad 12. Former crew mwmbers include Jon Clark, Kieth Sorenson, Bob Bonnell, Tom Meadows, Marzie Hughlett and Charlie Irwin..." [07SEP2006]
BAFETTI, Ron bafcom@aol.com "...I flew with Crew 3, VW-3, mid-62 to end of 63 as ATW-3(AC). This site really is a kick in the pants for the memories it's triggered. "BZ" on the whole thing. Wonder if TE145933 still exists?..." [17NOV98]
BAGBY, John (Bags) rebelbagby@aol.com "...I served in VP-30 APR75-AUG75, then VP-5 MAD FOXES AUG75-FEB79, VP-30 PROSNEST FEB79-DEC81, VP-62 BROADARROWS as a selres APR83-JUN90, as a TAR JUN90-JUL94, VP-65 TEAM TRIDENT July 94-99. I am now attached to VP-62 again..." [BIO Updated 23JAN99 | 20APR98]
BAGBY, John R. lawjrb@aol.com "...VAP-61, '65-67, Yeoman, Communications Dept, short stint as CMC. You out there Harvey Ridgeway, Ted Lui, and everybody knew Smiley Gatherum; and how 'bout my favorite skipper CDR Horace Bay Chambers, and Ensign Narsico--any info? anybody..Hey Avalos, I'll bet you have some info. And how 'bout you Blackwelder. Sorry I didn't stick around but I had to get back to re-harrass the protesters. Tried to teach them to say "Bring them Home" instead of "Hell no I won't go" but they would get hostile when I asked them to do that. Didn't like me to stop their marches either. Anyway..love to hear some "sea stories" and am genuinely interested in learning about you guys and others. Remember when Lee wised off and divebombed that train up in Yankee land..?..." [03AUG99]
BAGGETT, Charles E. (Charlie) cbagg18760@aol.com "...I served with VP-67 from AUG 1975 to DEC 1978. FCPC crewmember with many memories of great low-slow and dirty flights. We helped train the Argentine Navy pilots as we transitioned to the P-3. Hoping to contact anyone stationed with me in NAS Memphis, Tennessee at this time to talk of good times we had..." [08OCT98]
BAGGETT, David dbagget@msn.com "...Left VP-56 from NAS Sigonella, Sicily Sept.1966.Anyone still around that remembers MAMA SUZIES..." [03OCT98]
BAGGETT, YNC George Retired bippy2@gmail.com "...I served with VP-47 from December 1957 to December 1960. I retired as a YNC in June 1976. I was stationed at NAF Naples, Italy, NAF Monterey, California, MSC Office, Canal Zone, USS Stribling (DD-867) and finally in the Pentagon..." [05FEB2007]
BAGGETT, LT Jay D. jbaggett@gkm.com "...Served with the Blue Dragons from 88-92. Tacco on crew 2. Currently flying AWACS part time with Air Force Reserves(970th AACS, Tinker AFB). Work Full time as Investment Banker in NYC. I left the Navy in 94..." [E-Mail Updated 11OCT98 | 28JUL98]
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]
BAGNALL, AD3 Donald W. donbagnall@comcast.net "...I served with VP-22 (1951-1954) NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii with a deployments to NAF Naha, Okinawa, Japan (quonset huts) and NAF Kadena, Okinawa, Japan (tents). I was the squadron's worst mechanic - a well earned honor. Best friends were CC Price, Bud Weiberg. I then served with VP-1 at NAS Whidbey Island, Washington (1954). Ironically got a job at Idlewild Airport (later named JFK) working on 3350s for Lockheed. Finished college traded wrenches for a diploma and became a teacher, principal and assistant superintendent. Navy never aware of my administrative skills. Still in Wa. Lost track of CC Price but still in touch with Bud who lives in Missouri. As a geezer would like to hear from former Shipmates..." [12JUN2013]
BAGNALL, AT1 Laird RC2151@aol.com "...I was in the VPNavy from 1979-1988. 1980-82 NAS Brunswick, Maine. AIMD Work Center 690. 1982-85 VP-11, TAD to AIMD same W/C. Deployments to NAS Keflavik, Iceland, in 1982, and 1983. Deployment to NAS Bermuda 1984. Instructor at NATTC Det-11, NAS Jacksonville, Florida. USM-449 instructor 1985-86. NAF Mayport, FL AIMD 1986-88. I am looking for a shipmate named Jeffery Karr Nichols, we were stationed together in VP-11. His rank was AD-1, in 1985. Any information would be greatly appreciated..." [14DEC98]
BAHTO, George ggb313@aol.com "...I served VP-24 when we were station at NAS Patuxent River, Maryland - flew as head electronics - 2nd class Petty officer - 1st Radioman - I flew on HA-7 from sometime in 1952 to 1954..." [E-Mail Updated 02APR2005 | 06SEP98]
BAILEY, AO3 Bob flynavy10@comcast.net "...I served with VP-2 (1965-1968). While in the Far East and while flying with crew 10 as ordnanceman, our crew flew operation Market Time missions from NAF Tan Son Nhut, South Vietnam and NAF Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam while in Vietnam and we also flew missions right after the capture of the Pueblo for a few weeks from NAS Iwakuni, Japan..." [E-Mail Updated 05FEB2017 | BIO Updated 06JAN2008 | BIO Updated 20SEP2007 | E-Mail Updated 05DEC2005 | 15DEC1997]
BAILEY, AO2 Bob Sr. c/o His Son BAILEY, AO3 Bob flynavy10@comcast.net "...I served with VP-2 from 1965 to 1968 as crewmember, Crew 10, Ordnancemen. Served two tours to far east, detachment to T.S.N., Viet., NAF Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam and Operation Market Time. Also flew in Korea during Pueblo incident. Any old salts out there? My father flew as Ordnanceman on a B-24, WW2, VPB-103 out of England (tail gun) Crew 20. Any of his gang out there? BEETLE..." [BIO Updated 20SEP2007 | E-Mail Updated 05DEC2005 | 15DEC1997]
BAILEY, Bobby G. c/o His Son Mike Bailey bowtie99@gateway.net "...My dad, Bobby G. BAILEY, was in FASRON-119/VU-9 at Saipan, and is trying to locate Eugene Edward Griffith. Any one have a tip or clue? Originally from Hamilton,TX supposedly..." [07SEP2000]
BAILEY, AM2 Bud Emmett bbud1938@hotmail.com "...I served with FASRON-2 (12/1955-08/1958) at the NAS Quonset Point, Rhode Island and VW-2 (09/1958-07/1959) at NAS Patuxent River, Maryland. I would like to hear from former Shipmates..." [E-Mail Updated 17JUL2016 | 29APR2002]
BAILEY, AME1 Danny L. danmare53@aol.com "...I served with VT-2, VP-10 at NAS Brunswick, Maine from 1974 to 1978, NAS Pensacola, Florida from 1978 to 1980 and VP-67 in 1990 to the end..." [30MAR2011]
BAILEY, AT1 Deanna deesnow412@aol.com "...I was with VP-11 from 1991 to 1995, Force Aircraft Test Squadron in NAS Patuxent River, Maryland from 1995 to 1998, VP-1 at NAS Whidbey Island, Washington from 1998 to 2002 and for my final duty did a Corrections tour at the Naval Consolidated Brig in Charleston, SC. I am currently an Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator at a gear manufacturing plant in Charleston. Would love to hear from anyone I was stationed with..." [E-Mail/BIO Updated 29NOV2006 | 08JAN99]
BAILEY, CDR Don donald.bailey@aa.com "...I am Don Bailey. I was with VP-6 from December of 1975 thru June of 1980. I was AMH2 / AMH1 Bailey back then. I worked in the Airframes shop and QA after making First Class in January of 1980. I was always a ground pounder. I would like to hear from anyone who was in the squadron during my time frame. Please contact me ASAP. I would like to know if any of you are planning on going to the VP-6 Reunion is Las Vegas in October. It would be great to hear from any of you that remember me. Some of you I have already heard from, but please respond anyway. I want to keep in touch with my former squadron mates. I now live in Denver, Colorado. I am an aircraft line maintenance crew chief for American Airlines. I have been in Denver since 1999. I was located in Tulsa, Oklahoma after being released from active duty in June of 1980. I attended Spartan School of Aeronautics and obtained my A & P license and went to work for American in September of 1983. I am still in the Navy Reserve. I am now a Limited Duty Officer (Aviation Maintenance 6335) with the rank of Commander. I am hoping to make Captain in the next couple of years and then call it quits. I have 30 qualifying years now and will probably retire with 35. I look forward to hearing from all of you that were in the squadron with me. I want to put together a roster of everyone that was there during my time. Please respond if you were there. Sincerely..." [27SEP2005]
BAILEY, AD2 Don E. debailey@cyberback.com "...After boot camp in NAS North Island, San Diego, California I went the the class "P" school in NAS Norman, Oklahoma then to the AD class "A" school in NAS Memphis, Tennessee. Reported to VS-37 at NAS North Island, San Diego, California in August of 1954 and became a Plane Captain and temporary crew member. After our sea trials, we left NAS North Island, San Diego, California aboard the USS Princeton on November 2 for our Far East Cruise. During this cruise we were sent off the coast of Formosa during the evacuation of the Tachen Islands by the Nationalist Chinese where we kept our AF's operating around the clock for about a week. When we returned to the States on May 31, 1955, VS-37 was again assigned to NAS North Island, San Diego, California. In April 1956, I was transferred to VS-23 and was an air crewmember in the S2F's during its cruise aboard the USS Boxer from July 1956 until, I believe, January 1957. The squadron was transferred to NAS Los Alamitos, California and to my memory, we were the only "regular" Navy squadron on the base at that time. As an AD-2 and being told the rating was frozen for several years, I requested and received an early release to attend college in September 1957. So ended my Navy career (except for the four years of inactive reserve)..." [16FEB2003]
BAILEY, Donald R. donsnip1@juno.com "...I served with VP-5 in 1962. I flew as a crewman on LA-9 the day before she was lost (SEE: In Memorial for lost friends...12JAN62). Anyone who would like to contact me concerning this, please feel free to do so..." [E-Mail Updated 10FEB2004 | 05DEC2003]
BAILEY, CPO Herb Retired shbailey3@verizon.net "...I served with VX-1 (1962 to 1965), VP-10 (1965 to 1968), VP-11 (1973 to 1976), VXN-8 (1976 to 1979) and retired in1979. It was great duty and I'm enjoying retirement. I would like to hear from former Shipmates..." [E-Mail Updated 26OCT2009 | 03MAR98]
BAILEY, Mickey bigdrop@aol.com "...I served with VP-837 out of NAS New York, New York from 1963-1968. As a radio operator on the P2V Neptune the most enjoyable time of my enlistment was the Med Cruise. It would be great to hear from some of the members of my old squadron..." [26JUL98]
BAILEY, Paul M. paulobailao@aol.com "...I served aboard NAF Lajes, Azores, Portugal (1978-1981) as an Avionics Technician. I worked as an I-level tech on various systems including AN/APN153/187 Doppler, APN141 radar altimeter, ASH20 In flight recorder, APN70 Loran and the APS80 Search Radar. I flew a few anti-sub missions with P-3 squadrons which where stationed there on a rotational basis. This was much fun especially since we were actively tracking combloc submarines and surface vessels. My skipper was CAPT. Leo V. Rabuck who flew a Grumman C1. I enjoyed watching that piston banger crank up, spewing large clouds of purple smoke but it was even better when he sought out volunteer crew members to maintain his flight hours. I loved going up in that beast! I was also a member of the Security Police augmentee force. We trained with US Air Force, Army, Portuguese Army and Air Force personnel. I got to be a crack shot with the M16, earning both an expert rifle and an expert pistol ribbon. I made many friends with the locals since I spoke fair to middlin Portuguese and I made friends with other servicemen that I still maintain today. On my off duty, I explored many of the volcanic caves and hunted rabbits, which were numerous. In all, I had a good experience on "the Rock"..." [12JAN2012]
BAILEY, Scott fourx4play@hotmail.com "...I served in VP-11 from 95 to decom. I then went to VP-8 in the mass move. Left I-level to become an IFT. I am currently in VP-30 in training, desparately trying to get back to Maine. Anyone who wants to drop me a line..." [29FEB2000]
BAILEY, Shauna carasbeara@gmail.com "...I served with VP-31 (1989-1993) first in the Line Division then in the AE Shop and VP-47 at NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii..." [12NOV2015]
BAILEY, PR Talena lilbuffy_summers_15@yahoo.com "...I am currently assigned to NATTC NAS Pensacola, Florida..." [27MAY2009]
BAILEY, AE2 Wayne wayne.bailey@navy.mil "...I served with VP-49 (02/1967) after a Med cruise on the USS Independence(CVA-62). I worked out of the shop and flew with Crew-12 (Bob Koster) as the 2nd Mech while deployed to NS Sangley Point, Philippines and U-Tapao Royal Thailand Air Force Base, Thailand. I was honorably discharged in November 1969 and started a career as an electrician until 1973. Started a Civil Service career as an Elect. Eng Tech an am still at it..." [08DEC2011]
BAILEY, AWC WYMAN Retired baileyintl@msn.com "...I PROUDLY SERVED WITH VP-68 AT PATUXENT RIVER AND ANDEWS AIRFORCE BASE FROM 1979 TIL 1991 AS AN SS3 OPERATOR..."
BAIN, ASCM James "Jim" A. Retired jimbain@bellsouth.net "...I served with VP-16 (1976-1979) and would like to hear from former Shipmates..." [E-Mail/BIO Updated 01JUL2012 | 31DEC2000]
BAIRD, AMSC DAVID J. Retired BDAVE52@AOL.COM "...IT SURE DOES BRING BACK CRAZY (AND FUN) MEMORIES BACK TO LIFE SEEING ALL THE OLD FAMILIAR NAMES, DATES AND PLACES. I SERVED IN VP-6 BETWEEN AUG. 82 AND AUG. 85 WITH CREWS 6 AND 2. AH YES, THE CREW 2 ZOO, WHAT A BAND OF SUB FINDING SCURVY DOGS!! P.I, DIEGO, MIDWAY, PATIA BEACH, UDAPOA, HONG KONG SOMALIA, JIBUTI!! SINCE THEN I FLEW WITH VP-30, DID ATOUR IN RECRUITING COMMAND, TAUGHT ENGINEERS AND AM GROUND-POUNDERS AT NAMTRADET NAS Jacksonville, Florida, THEN RETIRED (AMSC) IN 1996. THE NAV STILL HAS'NT GOTTEN RID OF ME YET THO. NOW I'M A CERTIFIED SIDE-STEPPIN BEACH CREATURE AT NADEP TEACHING THE PAINT AND INSIGNIA COURSE TO ALL THE EAST COAST AM PAINT TYPES! HALIFE IS GOOD THERE ARE NO PROBLEM!!!GIMME AN "E" MAIL. SEEEYAA..." [14DEC2001]
BAIRD, LDO Dennis Retired dennisb@fidnet.com "...I served with VP-40 (1976-1980), Navy Recruiting District St. Louis, MO (1980-1983), VP-11 (1983-1994), CPRW-5 and CPWL. I would like to hear from former Shipmates..." [03DEC2013]
BAIRD, CDR Don Retired drbii@cableone.net "...I served with VP-94 as a SELRES from 1983-1992 flying P3A's and later P3B-Mods. Most of that time I was the Mission Commander/TACCO for CAC 3 and Squadron TACCO/NAV NATOPS Evaluator. After that I spent a year in the VTU at NAS Dallas, Texas and retired. While on active duty I was in VP-17 from 1976 to 1979 and NAS Kingsville, Texas from 1979 to 1982. If we served together or flew together I would like to hear from you..." [E-Mail Updated 18DEC2003 | 19DEC97]
BAIRD, AEC Roy H. Retired roybaird1@earthlink.net "...I served with VP-6 from 1964 to 1968, VP-31 from 1968 to 1971, and VP-5 from 1971 to 1974..." [E-Mail Updated 27JUN2003 | E-Mail Updated 26MAR2000 | 17AUG98]
BAIRD, Thomas F. tbaird1@frontier.com "...I served with VAW-11 (1958-1961) at NAS Agana, Guam. I also served aboard the USS Midway (CV-41), USS Kearsarge (CV-33), USS Hornet (CV-12) and USS Bennington (CV-20)..." [21AUG2013]
BAKER, Bill c/o His Daughter Denise Haley (nee Baker) haley@nothinbut.net "...My Father (Bill Baker) was in VS-30 in the early 50's. I believe he said from 1951 to 1954 and was stationed in NAS Norfolk, Virginia. I would love to hear from anyone in the same squadron at that time..." [31OCT99]
BAKER, AT1 Bill Retired william.l.baker@verizon.net "...Good to see many names from the past served in VP-64 NAS Willow Grove, Pennsylvania 1976-94 as a IFT..." [E-Mail Updated 20APR2001 | 11DEC98]
BAKER, CHARLES C. baker919@aol.com "...I was in VPB-106 on Samar PI from Jan. 1946 to about Oct. 46. Before that I was in VPB-197 in Deigo and at Miama and Jax. Would like to hear from any old buddies..." [05MAR99]
BAKER, David J. itgbaker@erols.com "...VP NFO. VP-56, 1964-1966. VP-8, 1974-1977. Retired 1983..." [25AUG2000]
BAKER, Douglas H. fortbaker@comcast.net "...I served with VP-778 (1963-1964) at NAS Los Alamitos, California flying as a Crew Chief. I recall a long gruesome 14 hours to NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii!..." [24SEP2016]
BAKER, ADR1 Et etbaker@netscape.net "...NAAS Corry Field, Florida, USS Currituck AV-7, NAAS Saufley Field, Florida, NAS Alameda, California VR-2, BARBER,s Point VP-22, NAS Whiting Field, Milton, Florida......I was in 1960-64. I went from Great Lakes to NAS Memphis, Tennessee to San Diego to Oakland. From there deployed to NAS Moffett Field, California. Spent time in NAS Iwakuni, Japan, NAS BARBER,s Point, Hawaii, NAS Adak, Alaska, NAS Coco Solo, Panama, Canal Zone. During the the Cubian Missle crisis, our crew was sent to NAS Norfolk, Virginia. They took 6 crews from the Pacific Fleet and 6 from the Atlantic Fleet. They combined us together (all P2V-Neptunes) and called us "Task Group Delta." (I have a patch around here somewhere). We went prowling along the Cuban coast and came up with a strange reading on our gear. Our crew, believe it was VP-19 Crew 1 at the time, made the first contact and readouts of the first Russian Nucelar submarine. It was in the newspapers approx. 6 months later. This was when the Pentagon and Rickover were saying the soviets were 2+ years behind us. Also, VP-19 changed over to the P-3A's during this time. I ended up going to NAS Patuxent River, Maryland for 3 months..." [BIO/E-Mail Updated 21FEB99]
BAKER, Fred irswift@aol.com "...I served with VP-26 from 91-95 and then I was with VP-10 from 97-01. I was one one the the first mavrick shoot with twenty-six and the first Harpoon with ten and the first strike flight with the slam! I'm trying to get in touch with any one that might know where Ken Janez is he was in twenty-six with me til 96. Or if you might know Alex Fakeri he was a YN in twenty-six. Thanks..." [09JUL2001]
BAKER, Gregory rangermaqn561@yahoo.com "...I served with the Crazy Cats. I was with the crew that brought the aircraft back to the states..." [07MAR2012]
BAKER, Harry J. harry_j_baker@icpmech.navy.mil "...Served in VC-8 from Aug. 1970 to March 1972. Started out crewing one of the "Stoofs" with J. J. Petrie, V. P. Graver and Eddie Schultz. Later moved over to the helo crew were I already had experience as an H-3 crewman. Worked on helos with Tom Goodrow, Jesse Starley, Mike Martin and a few others. Left the Navy joined the Army and crewed CH-47s till I retired. Now work as a civilian for the Navy. Great site keep up the good work..." [31JUL2000]
BAKER, Jack flighten@doitnow.com "...Retired AD1 from VP-68 in Sep 1990 currently employed by America West Airlines as a Maintenance Superviser at Sky Harbor Airport in Phoenix AZ..." [06MAR99]
BAKER, Jacques airmail1@toad.net "...I served as a Navigator/Tactical Coordinator with VP-21 from August 1960 to August 1962 at NAS Brunswick, Maine. My major PPC's were LCDR Neil Craig (Maintenance Officer) and CDRC. E." Bill" Mackey (Exec and CO). Spent another 6 years in the reserves flying in P2V5's out of Andrews AFB with VP-662. Would enjoy hearing from others who were there back then..." [E-Mail Updated 11JUN2004 | 12SEP98]
BAKER, James E. jmlbaker@nemonet.com "...THIS IS ALL NEW TO ME AND I AM LEARNING HOW TO USE IT SO FORGIVE MY IGNORANCE ON COMPUTER OPERATION (served in VP-40 from 1958 to 1961). AS I RECALL, I WAS WITH A DRAFT OF ABOUT FIVE OTHER MEN THAT ARRIVED IN THE P.I. EARLY IN 1958. THE SQUADRON HAD ALREADY DEPLOYED AND THE PLANES & CREWS,ETC. WERE ALREADY THERE. I THINK THE FOLLOWING DAY I WAS SENT WITH SOME CREW OUT ON A FAMILIARIZATION PATROL(I GUESS THAT'S WHAT IT WAS). I HAVE ONLY ONE RECOLLECTION OF THAT FLIGHT. I WAS GIVEN A LITTLE (HANDHELD) CO2 FIRE EXTINGUISHER AND TOLD TO GET UP IN THE HATCH NEXT TO THE APU AND WATCH FOR ENGINE FIRE AT START-UP. AS SOON AS THEY FIRED THEM UP, I LOST MY HAT. TO THIS DAY I DON'T KNOW IF MY LEG WAS BEING PULLED OR NOT. I CAN'T IMAGINE WHAT GOOD I COULD HAVE DONE IF THERE HAD BEEN A FIRE OR THAT I WOULD HAVE BEEN DUMB ENOUGH TO TRY TO PUT IT OUT WITH THAT LITTLE CO2 BOTTLE. I PROBABLY WOULD HAVE IGNORANT YOUTH THAT I WAS. AT SOME POINT SHORTLY AFTER THAT I GOT THE PLEASURE OF GOING MESSCOOKING. I, WAS A VETERAN OF THAT MEMORABLE DUTY, HAVING DONE IT IN BOOTCAMP, NAS Memphis, Tennessee, AND TREASURE IS., CA. BUT, WHEN I SAY PLEASURE, I REALLY MEAN THAT. I HAD MUCH BETTER DUTY AND LIBERTY THAN THOSE LEFT IN THE SQUADRON. IN FACT, IT WAS SO GOOD THAT I VOLUNTEERED FOR AN ADDITIONAL NINETY DAYS OF IT. THAT TOOK US UP TO THE TIME FOR ROTATION BACK TO NAS North Island, San Diego, California FOR A YEAR. I DIDN'T REALIZE THERE WAS A CRUISE BOOK MADE FOR THAT TOUR UNTIL I ATTENDED THE Reunion IN PENSACOLA, FL AND SAW ONE. I GUESS WE WERE THE FORGOTTEN ONES IN THE CHOW HALL. AT SOME POINT IN TIME WHILE IN CA CMDR CLINTON WAS RELIEVED BY CMDR CURTISS AND I WAS ASKED IF I COULD TYPE. I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN BETTER THAN TO ADMIT THAT BUT IT TURNED OUT WELL. THE GUY WORKING IN THE ELECTRONICS SHOP WANTED OUT AND INTO A FLIGHT CREW AND NEEDED A REPLACEMENT AND I WAS IT. THERE MAY BE SOMEONE OUT THERE THAT WILL RECALL THAT I WORKED THE "TWIDGET" STOREROOM. WHEN THE POWERS THAT BE DECIDED WE SHOULD MAKE NS Sangley Point, Philippines OUR PERMANENT HOME AND ALLOWED OTHERS FROM DIFFERENT SQUADRONS TO TRANSFER INTO VP-40. I PICKED UP A HELPER IN THE STOREROOM. AS IT TURNED OUT HE OUTRANKED ME AND I BECAME HIS HELPER. WE WORKED WELL TOGETHER AND WE STILL EXCHANGE CHRISTMAS CARDS. THAT'S IT FOR NOW. NOW HOW DO I SEND THIS?..." [03NOV98]
BAKER, James L. comobaker@aol.com "...This is the first time I have entered any site! Background: Served in VP-71, NAS Anacostia, Washington, D.C. 1947-48; then VP-661 until called to active duty in 1951, served until discharged in 1952. Was Flight Engineer, ADF/1. Direct commission to "silver bar", retired as Captain, US ARMY Special Forces (ABN) in 1980. Served in WWII as S1c aerial gunner aboard three aircraft carriers, CVE-30, CV-39 and CV-40 (CAG-4)..." [30DEC2000]
BAKER, Jerry M. viamyson:bigmike1313@yahoo.com "...I was in VP-23 in the early 1950's, both in NAS Brunswick, Maine and NAS Keflavik, Iceland. I would like to hear from anyone interested..." [30JUL2000]
BAKER, Jonathan P. driftnindian@earthlink.net "...Hey Bags, you can run but you can't hide!! See you in a month and a half. For anyone who is looking for me I will be at VP-62 NAS Jacksonville, Florida in April or so. F-14's suck, P-3's rule!!..." [11MAR99]
BAKER, Michael "Mike" mdb50@yahoo.com "...I served with VR-21 (1967-1968) at NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii as a loadmaster for both the C-118 Liftmaster and C-130 Hercules. I was from MN and owned a old Chevy with David Baker. I would like to hear from former Shipmates..." [12JAN2011]
BAKER, AD3 Michael mjbaker64@hotmail.com "...I proudly served in VP-10 from January 1987 til August 19 90 from there I went to the rag, VP-30 from August 1990 til September 1992. I should have stay put in VP-10. The grass isn't always greener on the other side. I'd like to hear from some of the people I served with in VP-10 200 lb club!..." [18MAY2006]
BAKER, Richard (Dick) Harrison (Deceased) C/O His Son Ron Baker rsbaker2416@adelphia.net "...My Father, Richard (Dick) Harrison Baker, was in the Navy from 1943 to 1944. He served with VP-111. Dad was a bombadier and gunner on a PB4Y-1 and received the Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal and the Phillipine Liberation Medal. VP-111 served in the Pacific from the advanced bases of Tinian, Morotai, Tacloban and Palawan. He passed away in 1997. I would like to hear from former Shipmates..." [28DEC2003]
BAKER, Richard L. gbldivmrk@aol.com "...I was stationed with VP-17 from 1966 until early 1970. Made the deployments to NS Sangley Point, Philippines and to NAS Iwakuni, Japan. Most of my time was spent TAD to the photo lab except for the time at NAF Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam. Had a lot of fun doing the cruise book and its photos. Hope that those that still have their book enjoy our history together. Have located a few of the guys from that time including Lt. Tolley. Still trying to locate the others, Kurt and Bobby Wagner, from NY. Those were fine years and carry many good memories..." [E-Mail Updated 30MAY2007 | 18FEB99]
BAKER, AW2(AC) Ronald thebakers400@earthlink.net "...I was an AW2 (AC) with VP-56 from 1968 to 1971 as a Jez operator with Crew 8. Fred McAfee, Red Laverne and I worked together. I left the Navy in 1971, went back to college to become a teacher and just retired from teaching this year. I hope all is well with those who were in the squadron at that time, and that maybe you will remember me since it has been so long. Bud Strine, Bill Wyatt and I were good friends then, but I have not seen them since I left..." [23JUL2004]
BAKER, Terry L. cyndiw64@gte.net "...I just wanted to say hi to all my old navy friends and that if any of you want to contact me fill free to do so. I served in VXE-6, 1973-1976 Helo crew. If there is any cruncher dodgers out there holler at me..." [03SEP2000]
BAKER, Tina (was BAKER) Tinamorganel@aol.com "...I was an AE3 with VP-17 from 1990-1994. Now residing in the big town of Mebane, NC. I now work in telecommunications. Would love to hear from any of my old running partners..." [25APR2000]
BAKKEN, ADR3(AC) John jbakken@frontier.com "...I served with VP-9 from 1960 to 1963 as a ADR3(AC). I was a2nd Mechanic with Crew-1 and took over Crew-1 as PC on Johnstion Island. Our Pilot was Grant Fuller and Copilot was LT(jg) Ostrom. I left VP-9 in September of 1963 and went to VP-30 at NAS Jacksonville, Florida..." [E-Mail Updated 06FEB2010 | E-Mail Updated 09DEC2004 | 07JAN2000]
BAKKER, MCPO Denny Retired pecanguy@gmail.com "...I served with VP-44 (1967-1971), VP-30 (1971-1974), VQ-2 (1974-1977), VX-1 (1977-1979), Navy Military PersonnelCommand (NMPC) Detachment NAS Dallas, Texas (1979-1985), VP-24 (1985-1988) and VP-30 (1988-1991). I would like to hear from former Shipmates..." [E-Mail Updated 08DEC2014 | E-Mail Updated 01OCT2000 | E-Mail Updated 03SEP99 | 09NOV97]
BALDRIDGE, Doug flyguy3@msn.com "...I was a FE and I served with VP-11, VP-17, VP-30, VP-31 and VP-46..." [03JUN2007]
BALDWIN, LT(jg) Benjamin G. III "BG" benbaldwin3@comcast.net "...I am a plankholder of VR-24 NS Rota, Spain from 1985 to 1987. Ensign to LT(jg), at NS Rota, Spain, left Navy after tour as an instructor at Fleet Aviation Specialized Operational Training Group Atlantic (FASOTRAGRULANT) in VA Beach, VA. Had a great time but I was an idiot in those days!..." [10MAR2010]
BALDWIN, Jim jrbaldwin@ndcse.med.navy.mil "...I was the Command Career Counselor from 1980 to 1983 (It was your Detailers fault). Great to see names of personnel I was stationed with. I am a civil svc employee with Naval Dental Center, NAS Jacksonville, Florida. Every once in a while I run into someone in clinic or on base from VP-24 at that time..." [08AUG2003]
BALDWIN, LeRoy G. lgbw0ofy@aol.com "...I served with VP-ML-61 (1949), VP-811 (flying the PV-2) and VP-813 through March 1959 with over 9 cruises. I went into the Navy at 17 and came out 27 years of age..." [16JUN2011]
BALERIO, YN Roy yorkie21@cox-internet.com "...I was a Yeoman and served with VP-48 from 1976 until Jun 1980. I am currently employed by E. I. DuPont as a Production Supervisor. Got some good training from folks like Chris Ames, CDR Duval S. Woodford, LT Greg Wiles and my Chief Dave Tomlin. I went to NAS Adak, Alaska, NAS Misawa, Japan, and Okinawa, Japan with VP-48. Also got to go to NS Subic Bay, Philippines and NAS Cubi Point, Philippines as well as Osan, Korea for some R&R. Anyway, if any of you folks remember me taking care of your service records, TDY reports, I would love to hear from you. Oh, and I can't forget my buddy Bob Lang. Bob and I served as Yeoman under Chief Tomlin..." [09NOV2003]
BALES, HM1(AC) Gary kgb@clipper.net "...VP-40 in NAS Moffett Field from 1972 to 1978..." [E-Mail Updated 09JAN99]
BALES, AE3 Mike mtbales69@gmail.com "...AE3 Flight Engineer VP-40 Fighting Marlins from 1990-1995. Schooling at VP-31 and transferred across the strip to VP-40 learning from some of the great FE's on the West Coast. I spent most of my career with CAC-7 and the "Ragin' Cajuns! We moved to NAS Whidbey Island, Washington after NAS Moffett Field, California decommission with deployments to NAS Adak, Alaska, NAF Misawa, Japan, NAF Kadena, Okinawa, Japan and NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii. I ended my career in 1995 to return home to Georgia. I was lucky enough to find work with DeKalb Fire Rescue just outside of Atlanta and currently hold the rank of Battalion Chief with 21 years in the Department. I have been happily married for 18 years with 3 children. I look forward to hearing from my Shipmates from times past..." [E-Mail/BIO Updated 05JUN2017 | 08OCT2000]
BALIEL, Dave dcoulterville@aol.com "...From NAS Memphis, Tennessee (1968), I went to Systems FAM School with VP-31 stationed at NAS Moffett Field, California. I then served with VP-50 (1969-1972) in Powerplants! Did the whole "WestPac" loop via "Cynthia", Hawaii, NAS Agana, Guam, Midway, NAF Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam, NS Sangley Point, Philippines, NAS Misawa, Japan, and NAS Adak, Alaska! What an experience! Anyone from VP-50 remember Don Holland ADJ3? I heard he moved to an Attack Squadron in the mid 70'S and had a serious mishap! Would like to find him!..." [E-Mail Updated 12FEB2009 | E-Mail Updated 08DEC2000 | 28DEC99]
BALK, ADJ3 John JBalk15428@aol.com "...I was stationed with VP-49 from 1972-1975. My rate was ADJ3. I had a great time with some of the best bunch of guys in the world. I'd do it again. Thanks for some great memories..." [24FEB2001]
BALKAU, ADJ3 Richard W.
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