VP Shipmate Directory
 "...BEAVERS, LCDR Troy C...My father-in-law, Troy C. Beavers, was a naval aviator during WWII. He flew PBY's (Black Cats) for VP-24 and VPB-24. I believe he started in VP-6. He stayed in the Navy after the war and eventually retired as LCDR. He became a school teacher and, later, school principal. He died in July 2002...Clifford E. Jackson cliffmary@att.net..." [E-Mail Updated 22APR2010 | 18JAN2005]
"...BECKFORD, AEC(AW) Dayne...Memorial Funeral Mass for Dayne C.M. Beckford, 45, who died Sun., Nov. 26, 2006, at Halifax Medical Center in Daytona Beach, will be 1 p.m. Sat., Dec. 2, in St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, with the Rev. Mark Waters as celebrant. Military honors will follow outside the church. Family will receive friends from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. Thursday in the church Memorial Room. Dayne was born March 26, 1961, in Kingston, Jamaica, to the late Hayden Thompson and the late Cynthia Beckford. Dayne served his country in the U.S. Navy for 21 years, receiving many decorations and commendations, and attaining the rank of chief. A resident of Palm Coast for six years, Dayne worked as a professor at Daytona Beach Community College and for the Flagler County Adult Education program. He was a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, V.F.W. Post 8696, U.S. Navy Fleet Reserve, the Caribbean Club, the Flagler County Technical Council, and various motorcycle groups, hunting clubs, and many other organizations. Dayne was very active in his community, donating his time to many causes. He was also an avid outdoorsman and sportsman who loved hunting, fishing, camping, sailing, riding his motorcycle and flying. Dayne's greatest joys, though, came from spending time with his family. Dayne served with VP-56, VQ-2 and Catbird..." WebSite: CenterSeat (CENTERSEAT FORUM - Main Category - IN MEMORY) http://www.centerseat.net/ [08AUG2008]
"...BECKMAN, MCPO Gregory R...Gregory R. Beckman TimesRecord.com 07/14/2004 BATH - Retired Master Chief Petty Officer Gregory R. Beckman, 52, of Pine Street, died Monday, July 12, 2004, at a local hospital after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Elgin, Neb., Jan. 16, 1952, a son of Dick H. and Elaine R. Richart Beckman. He attended Elgin schools and graduated from Randolph High School in 1971. He joined the Navy in 1971. He completed tours of duty at various commands in NAS Point Mugu, California; NAS Patuxent River, Maryland; NAS Norfolk, Virginia; NAS Willow Grove, Pennsylvania; and NAS Brunswick, Maine. His personal decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with three gold stars, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with one gold star, the NATO Medal, The Kuwait Liberation Medal, and 12 additional service medals and ribbons. He qualified as a Naval Aircrewman, Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist, and to wear the Command Master Chief Pin. He retired in 2001 after 30 years service. He enjoyed helping people, volunteering for the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society, always trying to catch the elusive fish and fast boating up and down the Kennebec River. He was a communicant of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Bath and a member of the Knights of Columbus. Survivors include his wife, Vickey S. Hutchison Beckman; a daughter, Rebecca C. and her husband, Craig Anderson, of Virginia Beach, Va.; a son, Aaron G. Beckman of Brunswick; a grandson; three brothers, Richard M. of Houston, Texas, Randall J. of Roseville, Calif., and Charles A. of Kansas City, Mo.; a sister, Janet S. Bologna of Wachita, Kan., and several nieces and nephews...Jim Krenek james.krenek@navy.mil..." [19JUL2004]
  Circa 1972 "...BECKMAN, ATC Thomas M. Retired...My father, Thomas M. Beckman, USN Retired, started his navy career in the back of PBY's with VP-43 in early 1945. He served in other ASW squadrons (I know VP-6 in 1968-1972) until his retirement in 1972. Then he taught "the youngsters" about the electronics in P-3's at NAS Whidbey Island, Washington once/month as a weekend warrior for another 10+ years (?). He passed away from a combination of cancer and kidney failure 07/01/1997..." Contributed by Jim Beckman jimbeckman@rocketmail.com [PIX Updated 22MAR2014 | 21MAR2014]
"...BELINC, AO3 Joe...Passing of a VP-17 Shipmate, AO3 Joe Belinc, forwarded from a squadron shipmate Nick Urbano. Condolences to his Shipmate brother Marty, we all served for the love of country. Will miss you..." Contributed by FETSCHER, AXC Dennis "Fetch" Retired dfetscher@cox.net [15FEB2020]
 "...BELL, James G...My Dad, James G. Bell, passed away on February 11, 2006. Dad served with VP-111 from August 1943 through May 1945. He was 81 Michael R. Bell m_bell@belcom.com..." [Updated PIX 11MAR2006 | 09MAR2006]
"...BENDER, AM3 Charles "Chuck"...AM3 VP 10 1950's passed away February 2008..." Contributed by WILSON, AT2 Robert T. Jr. helgasgardener@gmail.com [29JAN2009]
"...BENNEHOFF, Duane E...Regarding Duane E Bennehoff (served with VPB-146), He passed away on April 11th, 2005. As many know at age of 82. He will be missed by Family and Friends. Gary Bennehoff, oldest son....Gary Bennehoff benneg@aol.com..." [18APR2005]
"...BENNETT, CAPTAIN Art...This message is to inform friends and squadron mates of the death of CAPT Art Bennett, USN (Ret.). Captain Bennett served with VP-49 (late ‘50s early 60's) and VP-4 (early 60's). Don Richardson, a USNA classmate of Art's, is sending the information to the USNA group. I would be grateful to any recipients for passing this information on to others who are not email users and for informing others who served with Art in VP-42 or other commands not noted above. I was informed in a phone call from his only remaining child, Lynn Bennett-Campbell, who works for the World Bank and is living in Katmandu, Nepal, of Art's death in the early hours of Wednesday, December 8, following hospitalization on December 7 relating to an accidental fall while putting up pictures in his condo in Marquette, Michigan. The preliminary death notice in The Mining Journal in Marquette http://www.miningjournal.net/obit/story/128202004_obt02-o1208.asp reads: Arthur Bennett, Jr. - MARQUETTE Arthur Bennett Jr., 83, of 205 Lakeshore Blvd., and Conway Lake, passed away early this morning at Marquette General Hospital. Services will be held at a later date. The Swanson- Lundquist Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The funeral home handling arrangements has a website at http://www.swanson-lundquist.com/. The schedule and obituary (when posted) can be viewed at: http://www.swanson-lundquist.com/ASIMAS/swanson/service.jsp?domain_id=140. A guest book where you can leave messages for Art's daughter Lynn and his companion of several years, Marion Sonderegger is at: http://www.swanson-lundquist.com/ASIMAS/swanson/guestbook.jsp?domain_id=140&deceased_id=34051. Marion Sonderegger's address is: 7 Middle Island Point, Marquette, MI. 49855. As I understand it, following a memorial service in Marquette that is yet to be announced, Art will be buried at Arlington National Cemetery (ANC) with his son, King who died years ago in an aircraft carrier accident. Because of the waiting period for military funerals at ANC, I'm told that the burial service could take a month or longer. I will post to this list again with any further information I have on the subject. Regards, Rick Barry...John Larson johnlar1@cox.net..." [14DEC2004]
"...BENTON, Laurence Bruce...VP-48 Laurence Bruce Benton, D.D.S. - From Mikel Benton, daughter of Dr. Bruce Benton: My father passed away Friday. Although he had been ill for some time, his death came as a surprise. For the most part, my father enjoyed his time in the service, and speaks fondly of those that he trained and served with. He often has shared with us the photographs he took during those years, of his squad members, as well as the places he went and the people he saw. Those experiences shaped much of his adult life. I have included a copy of his obituary, in case you wish to run something in your publication. Mikel Benton LAURENCE BRUCE BENTON, D.D.S. Bruce Benton died in Coos Bay, Ore., Oct. 17, 2003, of congestive heart failure. At his request, no services will be held. Dr. Benton was born in Ramsey Co., Minn., April 7, 1937, to Paul C. Benton, M.D., and Mary Hunt Benton. He graduated from Will Rogers High School in Tulsa, Okla., in 1955, and from the University of Oklahoma in 1959. In 1960, he was commissioned as an ensign in the United States Navy, at Pensacola, Fla. He was graduated from the University of Missouri at Kansas City Dental School in 1969. After practicing at Taft State Hospital in Muskogee, Okla., for two years, Dr. Benton moved to Coos Bay, where he opened a practice in 1971. He retired in 2002. In addition to owning Ocean Fishing Charters for four years, Dr. Benton was involved in a number of organizations, including the International Order of Odd Fellows, Rotary International, Southwestern Oregon Dental Society, the Western Rivers Girl Scout Board, Sea Scouts, Pacific Child Treatment Center, and the National Rifle Association. Dr. Benton is survived by his wife of 44 years, Marie Landriault Benton; his daughters, Mikel Marie Benton and Eileen Benton Anderson, of Seattle; his granddaughter, Samantha Benton Douglas; sons-in-law, David R. Douglas and Greg W. Anderson; and sister Barbara Benton, of Minneapolis...Lee Anderson vp48sugarfox1@gmail.com ..." [21OCT2003]
"...BERGSTROM, LT Edward W...I am doing research on my father, PBY Pilot Lieutenant Edward W. Bergstrom who served in the Philippines with VP-22 during those hectic first days of the war and also with VP-42 in the Aleutians. I would like to hear from any one who served with him and any stories they may have. I just received his military records and was suprised to learn that he was recommended for the Navy Cross for his actions during June 1942. He died in 1967 when I was eleven years old so there was not a lot of oral history passed on. I rememeber him telling me that his crew was "jumped" by a bunch of "zeros" while in the Philippines and just barley escaped by going into the clouds. He said there were a couple of hundred bullet holes in the plane so that when they landed in a fresh water lake the plane sank and that the radiomans head gear was shot off. Please contact me with anything you have. Thanks...BERGSTROM, LT Edward W. [Deceased] c/o His Son Bob Bergstrom pbybergstrom@comcast.net..." [E-Mail Updated 20NOV2004 | 09DEC2000]
"...BERNER, Warren K. Sr...My father, Warren K. Berner Sr., passed away in 1997. Dad served with VO-2B (1925) aboard the USS Nevada (BB-36), VS-8A (1929) aboard the USS Jason (AR-8), VT-2B (1936) aboard the USS Saratoga (CV-3), VP-5B (1937) at NAS Coco Solo, Panama, Canal Zone and CPW-5 (1938) at NAS Norfolk, Virginia..." Contributed by BERNER, Warren K. Jr. mcqber@icloud.com [01MAY2019]
"...BEERY, Ronald A...It saddens me to report the passing of Ronald A. Beery on Aug. 2, 2009 in Arvada, CO. Ron served as an AT2 and flight crew member in VP-4 NAF Naha, Okinawa, Japan from 1960 to 1962. Condolences can be entered in the on line guestbook at the following link. GuestBook for Ron Beery – Online Guest Book by Denver Post and Legacy.com (http://www.legacy.com/)..." Contributed by ANDRUSZKEWICZ, Steve "Andy" sgpa2zfmly@aol.com [03SEP2009]
BEACH, Donald dwbeach@gte.net "...I was in VP-40 from 1953-54..." [19APR99]
BEACH, Earl E. PB4Y2@WEBTV.NET "...I haven't found much info on [VJ-1} during the periods from 1952-1954. I was assigned to VJ-1 as it was being formed and went thru training in Sand Pt. Wash. We had 6 PB4Y2s and in July 1952 departed for NAS Agana Guam. We flew weather (tyhoons) for the next 2 yrs. All flights were at 1500ft. or below. We pentrated many typhoons eyes - it was quite an experience. It's not something that I'd look forward to again. During our tour we lost one aircraft and crew in a tyhoon. I worked and flew on many aircraft in my 20 yrs. in the Navy and Air Force but the PB4Y2 has a very warm place in my heart. I would like to hear from other Shipmates that were in VJ-1. We changed to VW-3 in Sept. 1953..." [01FEB98]
BEACH, LT Joe [Deceased] c/o His Son Joseph Beach Peters jskj@midwest.net "...Anyone that knew my father LT Joe Beach can contact me by E-Mail. He flew with VP-84 a PBY-5A #2459. He was killed in a plane crash at NAS Beaufort, South Carolina, SC on 28 November 1943 Bureau # 7261..." [02OCT2002]
BEACHY, AE3 Tracy (Now Tracy Davis) scrappin1@comcast.net "...Served with VP-17 from 1991-1994 as an AE3. Now living in Michigan..." [20MAR2003 | 28JUN98]
BECKWITH, Alan alan_beckwith@spe.sony.com "...Was at NAAS Saufley Field, Pensacola, Florida 1973 primary flight training - 2nd Lt U.S.M.C..." [01SEP2006]
BEAHAN, Sarah G. beahansg@yahoo.com "...I am a NAC from the VP Navy. I miss my ASA (sorry VP-30 VR Det) days. I am currently serving with the C-2A(R) 'Mighty Battle COD' Community in NAS Norfolk, Virginia. I miss my P-3 roots from time to time and thought I would say Hello! Email any time and fly safe..." [01APR2005]
BEAL, Bud buds47ford@aol.com "...I served in Navy Reserve Squadron VS-914 in 1956. Went on active duty 1957-1959 USS Saratoga (CVA-60)..." [19SEP2002]
BEAL, AW2 Jeremy RHOLTYDE@earthlink.net "...I was a Blue Dragon with VP-50 from 1979-1983 at NAS Moffett Field, California. I was the SS3 assigned to Combat Aircrew 7, the "World Mullahs" as we were known on our Westpac 1981 cruise to NAS Misawa, Japan. After discovering the VP Navy website, and the VP-50 site, I began to remember all the names and faces of Shipmates that I have since, lost contact with. This brings back many great memories and I would love to hear from anyone flying with the Blue Dragons..." [E-Mail Updated 12JUL2002 | 29AUG98]
BEALS, Marshall bealsb@revealed.net "...I served in VPB-117 Crew 12, off of Tinian and Leyte & Mindoro. Our original plane serial # 38741 was lost (downed at sea). If information regarding details of Mishap are known, please send info..." [26JAN2000]
BEAMON, James Robert c/o His Daughter Deborah Biedanski DeborahBiedansk@aol.com "...Entering information for James Robert Beamon - VPB 106 Crew 20 - April - October 1945 - Palawan Island Philipines. Request information on how to find other crew members from this crew. Your help greatly appreciated..." [27JAN2001]
BEAN, ATN1 John A. tony@hamrings.info "...Joined Navy in February 1960, AT "A" and ARCO Schools at NAS Memphis, Tennessee, VT-29 (1960-1963) at NAS Corpus Christi, Texas, AT "B" School at NAS Memphis, Tennessee, VAW-11 (1963-1966) at NAS North Island, San Diego, California with Detatchment "C" aboard the USS Kitty Hawk (CVA-63), NAMTD 1025 (1966-1968) at NAS North Island, San Diego, California and discharged November 1968 as an ATN1. Currently live in West Topsham, Vermont..." [11OCT2010]
BEAR, AO1 Gary R. Retired garyray@iowatelecom.net "...I was a Plankowner with VP-90. Finally retired August 1978 from NAS Glenview, Illinois attached to VP-90. Would love to hear from any old Shipmates..." [E-Mail Updated 27AUG2005 | 21SEP2002]
BEARD, AMH2 Jim w6radcn73@gmail.com "...I served with VP-40 (1984-1985) with deployments to NAS Keflavik, Iceland and NAF Kadena, Okinawa, Japan. I would like to hear from former Shipmates..." [E-Mail Updated 17JAN2020 | 17DEC98]
BEARD, AE(M)2 John jbeard3@gmail.com "...I served with FASRON-106 from September 1957 to August 1959. It was a great experience for me. John Barnwell was the CPO for Electrical Shop - one great man!..." [12JAN2009]
BEARL, Les lessb@aol.com "...I was in VP-56 from 1967-1969. Started as an AA out of AE school and left in 69 as AE2. Switched from P2V's to P-3's. Worked mostly second shift maintenance. The chief didn't like me. Would like to hear from some other AE's. Guppy (Gupton), Stickland, Willbanks etc. I had a great time in NAS Norfolk, Virginia and NAS Patuxent River, Maryland..." [01AUG2000]
BEARY, AMM1 Thomas J. Jr. beary@isp.com "...I flew with VPB-127 during WWII from Sep 43 to Nov 44 at NAF Port Lyautey, Morocco. In FAW-15 I was a AMM1C. If there is anyone out there who was with me in Morocco or NAF Naples, Italy during this period of time, I would really enjoy hearing from you..." [E-Mail/BIO Updated 28MAR2005 | 04DEC98]
BEASLEY, AE2 Bob beasleyrb@valornet.com "...I was and AE-2 in VQ-2 from late 1967 until December of 1970. It was a wonderful part of my then young life. I remember most of the great pilots and enjoyed working on the A-3's and WV's. I would love to know what ever happened to Chief Olander (AEC). I cannot imagine NS Rota, Spain without VQ-2 there..." [16OCT2006]
BEASLEY, ATC(AW) Dave Retired meraptor@mindspring.com "...I was the Lockheed Squadron Representative for VP-44 during the transition to the P-3C UII from 1978-1980. I went on deployment with the Pelicans to Iceland for their first operational deployment in the new aircraft. Was in VP-16 from 1971 thru 1975. I made one NAS Bermuda, one NAS Sigonella, Sicily, and one Iceland deployment with the squadron. In 1980-1982 returned to Sixteen in my civilian capacity as a Squadron Training and Readiness Team Representative for the Lockheed California Company. Maintain contact with a couple of other of Shipmates (Jim Brink to mention one) from that same era..." [E-Mail Updated 09JAN2000 | E-Mail Updated 02JUL98]
BEASLEY, RM1 Ralph E. ralphebeasley@aol.com "...I helped commission the USS St. George (AV-16) in Tacoma on 24 July 1944 and rode it out till December 1945 in Sasabo, Japan. I welcome any contacts concerning those times and would be interested in a Reunion if there is one..." [21DEC2003]
BEASLEY, Robert E.(Bob) rbeasley@fwb.gulf.net "...I served in VP-21 from March '58 until June '61 as an Aviation Electrician (AE-2) on a P2V-7 crew, LH-6. It would be great to contact former members of the squadron who were there during the same time frame..." [29OCT98]
BEATTY, AT2 Bob bbeatty2@mindspring.com "...Served with VAQ-33 from 1979 through early 1982. Most of that time in the AT shop. I left as AT2 and spent my last year at NAS Jacksonville, Florida on medical hold. Would love to hear from anyone from the AT shop. Jeff Marshall, Ken "Bam Bam" Bambury..." [26AUG2002]
BEATY, Khomer hardshal@farmerstel.com "...Enlisted April 24, 1944. CB Bootcamp at Camp Peary, VA. Schooled as an Aviation Ordnanceman at NATTC NAS Memphis, Tennessee. CAC operational flight training Corpus Christi, TX. Gunnery school Kingsville, TX. TAD to NAS North Island, San Diego, California. Shipped to NAS Alameda, California flying as a CAC in PBM's. Subsequently through the years I did duty with VP-19 (P2V); VS- squadrons("Stoofs" "AJ's") at NAS Quonset Point, Rhode Island and NAS Agana, Guam can't remember their squadron designators. Received a direct appointment as a WO to US Army and flew two tours in Vietnam in the highlands. Pleiku, Nha Trang, Dak To with senic tours all around. Retired 1 July 1972 as an "old bold rotorhead." They tell me that I have certainly beat the odds. Only by the Grace of God! Thanks for letting me in. I'd like to hear from any of the crews which I had priveleges to serve with..." [05DEC98]
BEATY, Mike "Sugarbear" coffee@pobox.alaska.net "... was in VP-28 when we bombed the already sunk Stevan Foster, got my CAR in VP-48, did IFT duty in VP-4, and NIT while in VP-6. I enjoyed over 12 years in the VP community. While the rest were fun, i will be a "Kanaka Hacker" 'til the day I die. "Rig hard, Gig hard"!! I would like to hear from anyone that can remember, some of those days (and nights) are a little fuzzy to me. P.S. I know how to contact A.K. Young (FE) and Ab "Pappy" Ross (AT)..." [E-Mail Updated 03FEB99 | 25AUG97] [ICQ# 10702952]
BEAUDETTE, ATN2 Chip gopentax@gmail.com "...I served with VQ-2 (01/1968-12/1970) as a Radio Operator aboard the EC-121 Constellation. I maintained Radio and Navigation equipment on both the EC-121 Constellation and EA-3B Skywarriors. Had a great time - worked and flew with a great bunch of guys - we worked hard and played hard!..." [24AUG2011]
BEAUMONT, AT2 Gerald L. gerald@wireweb.net "...I was in VP-11 CAC-6 as the "Jesus-Freak" IFT. I wore my ball cap and Helmet on most flights. From 1985 Thru 1988. Ya can't fly without the IFT..." [16SEP2000]
BEAUMONT, Ken sharbo@bulloch.com "...I served in VP-5 and VP-16 during the 1950's and 1960's. Those years were the greatest times of my life. By the bye, there's a B-66 (P2V-7} on display at the Air Force Museum at Warner Robins Airforce Base near Macon Georgia..." [21JAN2000]
BEAUREGARD, Roland rfb@tdstelme.net "...Spent two Pacific combat years with VPB-11 as Plane Captain of crew 6 during 1943 and 44. I am amused by the PBY-5 speed statistics on the first page. I would like to have a picture of ANY PBY-5 that reached 195 miles per hour,with or without a bomb load. As i recall we didn't have one plane that reached more than 85,loaded. A pby couldn't go 195 straight down. One of our planes covered a 23 hour patrol in 43 and they never would have had the fuel if the 195 mph was anything other than a figment of somebody's imagination; OR lifted from Japanese captured documents which estimated that speed for PBY-5's That is why most PBY's were not hit by gunfire because the gunners were "leading" based on a much higher than actual speed. Perhaps somebody else has already picked up on this booboo..." [09JUN99]
BEAUCHAMP, CWO5 Rich Retired magellan_42@hotmail.com "...I served as an aircrewman in VP-69 since the start, later as PPTN on the P-3. I had a wonderful time, and many good memories of past deployments to Hawaii, Japan, Panama, etc. Semper per diem!..." [13FEB98]
BEAUTROW, Phil kg6kb@gte.net "...Served with VR-2 NAS Alameda, California from 1952 to 1953..." [27JUN2002]
BEAVER, AN Charles M. cbeaver2@msn.com "...I served with VP-49 (06/1966-05/1968) as a Metalsmit and reserves (05/1968-05/1971). Enlisted in Army (04/1982) as a Carpenter, Commo Chief, Truck Driver, Personnel Sergeant and retired with 32yrs total service. I am now living in Colorado..." [19OCT2012]
BEAVERS, BT2 Maurice mvbeavers@insightbb.com "...I served aboard the USS Gardiners Bay (AVP-39) from 1953 to 1954 as BT2. My duty area was operation of the evaporators and boiler making the fresh water. I'm looking for WD Lawson, Soulier, Murphy and others in the Engineering Division..." [14AUG2003]
BEAZLEY, Carl cdbeaz@aol.com "...I was in VP-11 from 55 to Aug 57. I was 2nd Mech. on Crew #-1 and then Plane Captain on Crew #-8. I would like to hear from some old buddies..." [02JUL98]
BECHTOLD, JOHN JBecht3693@aol.com "...AE3 I served in squadron VP-18 from 1965 to 1967. Part of my tour I served as aircrew on aircraft LG 12. I also spent several det. at NAS Guantanamo Bay, Cuba..." [15FEB99]
BECK, David mvorch@aol.com "...I served with FAW-5 ( NAS Norfolk, Virginia) in 1966 for two years the same time as VP-24..." [09SEP2000]
BECK, MD John J. jjbeckmd@itol.com "...I never served with a patrol squadron, but did fly aboard a P2V as a Flight Surgeon and Naval Parachutist out of NAF El Centro, California in 1968. The Neptunes were being replaced in the fleet by P-3 Orions and the P2V's were being modified for easier (safer) egress before reassignment to reserve squadrons. The Navy Test Parachutists tested the new exit procedures first with percentile dummies, then articulated dummies, and finally they jumped using the new modifications. I wasn't allowed to jump test jumps..."
BECK, YN3 Mike max1842@twcny.rr.com "...I served with VP-26 in 1961 (for one year) with a deployment to NAS Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, VP-11 at NAS Brunswick, Maine with a deployment to NAS Keflavik, Iceland, left active duty and served 2 more years in the Naval Reserve. I spent the next 20 to 25 years vacationing in Maine and Boothbay Harbor. I always remembered my time with VP-11 and VP-26. Those were the best years of my life and some of the best personnel ever. I would like to hear from former Shipmates..." [17SEP2010]
BECK, Ray raybeck55@hotmail.com "...I served in VP-44 from 1961 to 1963. During that period was Flight Technician and Radioman on Crew 4, Crew 2, and CDR Andrew Serrell's Crew 1. Flew on P2V5F BUNO 131518, P-3A's 148885 and 150505. I served with Project Trim VAH-21 from 1967 to 1969. I was Flight Technician and Radioman on Crew 4. I retired in July 1979 as a Chief Petty Officer..." [06SEP2000]
BECK, TE2 Robert pasabo@comcast.net "...I served with FASRON-10 (1952-1954) at NAS Moffett Field, California and FAW-6 (1954-1955)..." [30JAN2013]
BECK, Steven sdbeck@surewest.net "...I served with VP-1 (1981-1987) at NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii as a FE..." [27OCT2014]
BECK, CAPTAIN Tom Retired tombeck84@gmail.com "...I served with VP-24 (1986-1990), VP-68 (1993-1995) at NAF Andrews, Maryland, VP-66 (1995-2000) at NAS Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, NAS Keflavik, Iceland, United States European Command (EUCOM) in Germany, 6th Fleet at NAF Naples, Italy and retired from the reserves in 2014. I live in Annapolis MD (301.461.1366)..." [E-Mail/BIO Updated 18JAN2019 | 06JUN99]
BECKER, ATC Cheryl A. cheryl.becker@navy.mil "...I was in and made AKC out of VR-46 in NAS Atlanta, Georgia. I loved my tour there and hope to hear form buds from way back..." [05DEC2006]
BECKER, Cheryl A. cabtenn@aol.com "...I was in VP-90 for 4 years but I can't remember which ones. Must be the blond in me. Anyway I was an AK2 and worked with Bob Brown and Mike Koleszar. I can't believe all my buds that I found. I'm going to go through the list again and leave some special messages to some special guys. You know who you are. Hope to see you all in Pensecola in March..." [23NOV98]
BECKER, Howard howb64@aol.com "...I was an AW2 in VP-4 from 82-84 and VP-65 from 84-86 before I was medically retired. I would like to give a shout out to all my old Shipmates, and ask them to drop me a line..." [18OCT2000]
BECKER, AD2 Joseph H. PhD jbecker8@verizon.net "...I served with VP-22 from 1953 to 1954 with a deployment to NAS Adak, Alaska. I flew with Crew 10 (Plane Captain)..." [27DEC2008]
BECKER, Lou "Luiji" luiji@infinet.com "...I served nearly 6 years in VP-56, arriving in NAS Patuxent River, Maryland just after transition to "Charlies" and leaving in 1975 from NAS Jacksonville, Florida after my enlistment was up. My job was aircrew as an acoustic sensor operator, first on Crew 7, SS2, then later on Crew 2, SS1. Also, became NATOPS PO for AW's. I think that PPC on Crew 2 was LCDR J. J. Calandy (not sure of spelling). I sure have lots of fond memories - 3 deployments to NAS Keflavik, Iceland, 1 to NAS Sigonella, Sicily, mini-det to Crete, etc. To all those that I served with, I say, "Hey!" I wouldn't go back but I wouldn't trade the experience for anything, either..." [30JUL99]
BECKER, LT(jg) Robert A. tamafarm@gmail.com "...I served with VQ-2 (1962-1965)..." [02MAY2017]
BECKER, AE Robert J. bbb3351@gmail.com "...I served with VP-49 (AE) from 1972 to 1975. I wish I could do it all over again..." [21AUG2010]
BECKFORD, AEC(AW/NAC) Dayne C.M. daynec@hotmail.com "...Flight Engineer...VP-56 CAC 10 & CAC 8, 86-89, VQ-2 I was a "Q-Dog" and a member of the first Aries II crew., 89-93, CINCUSNAVEUR VP-3 DET living Belpasso on Sunny NAS Sigonella, Sicily, 93-96, NAMO/NAVAIRSYSCOM NAS Patuxent River, Maryland 96 to present. I wouldn't mind hearing from old Shipmates..." [30APR98][ICQ# 3671792]
BECKHAM, RM2 Donald L. ashbeck25@aol.com "...I served aboard the USS Chincoteague (AVP-24) as RM2/c from January 4 until March 1945. The old "Chinc" was credited with six battle stars under three different skippers. We were all over the Pacific serving in about every island chain. She was little but loud. I have no regrets about my tour of service. I wish all the best..." [04APR2004]
BECKIUS, Thomas R. tbecki@earthlink.net "...I was a member of ATU-402 when it was changed to VT-27 and moved from Texas to New Iberia, LA. I took part in the first fly over of that station and was with it for the next two years..." [E-Mail Updated 19MAR2010 | E-Mail Updated 24SEP2006 | 19JAN2005]
BECKWITH, CAPTAIN Reynolds Retired http://boatcoach.tripod.com/flightline/id55.html "...Service dates: September, 1943 to September, 1975. Graduated USNA, 1949, USNPGS, MSEE (1953-1956) and Armed Forces Staff College. Aircraft flown: P4Y-2, P2V-3, SP2H, SNB, SH-3A/D, H-34, UH-1B (gunship) Squadrons: VP-871 / VP-19, VX-1, VP-24, HS-7, HS-10, and HA(L)-3. Commands: CO/XO HS-7, CO HS-10, and CO HA(L)-3. Served in Korean and Vietnam Wars; as Director, Air Division, OP-95; Operations Officer on USS Princeton (LPH-7). Awards: Legion of Merit (V), DFC, Air Medals, Vietnamese Navy DSO, Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry..." [05JUL2003]
BECKMAN, AD1 Aaron Gregory aaron.beckman@intel.com "...I started out as an ADAN in 1996 with VP-10 on NAS Brunswick, Maine, a few years later I recieved my next set of orders to AIMD NAS Brunswick, Maine as an E-5, I moved up to E-6 while I was at AIMD and after that my father AFCM Gregory R Beckman Ret. was diagnosed with Cancer. I requested for orders to stay at BNAS for one more tour, WISH granted...Went next door to VP-26. I did this so I could spend time with my father before he passed. He was a great man. He survived one more year after the diagnosis and passed on July 14, 2004. I left service on 21JAN06 as AD1 Aaron G Beckman. Thank you to all my P-3 buddies, I loved and will always cherish the time I spent with you all. You were the best!..." [07JUN2007]
BECRAFT, Billy R. b_becraft@yahoo.com "...Was in VP-871 in December 1951 and deployed with them in 1952 January to Japan. It was changed to VP-19 was in a flight crew for about two years,was transfered to NAS Pensacola, Florida March 1955. Looking for anyone that was in VP-19 from 1952-1955..." [06JUL2001]
BEDARD, Richard (Dick) c/o His Daughter Sherry Henry OLDGOLDIE78@AOL.COM "...My Father Richard (Dick) Bedard was part of VPB-213. He was in Key West in 1944-45. I have many pictures from them and would like to correspond with anyone who was their at that time. My Father passed away in May of 1982. He had been a corporate pilot for much of his adult life..." [06JUN2001]
BEDFORD, Roby mtnwmn@mail.tds.net "...I served with VP-8 as a radio operator fron early 1962 till July 1963 with crew 11. Our PPC was LCDR Snyder. Co Pilot LT. Gordan Shaff. We deployed to BallyKelly Northern Ireland in 1963 and Puerto Rico. In Ireland we had an air show in which we feathered BOTH we feathered both statboard engines, made a wheels up low pass and climbed to 5000ft and stalled. Got it over and got weightless. Skipper said hit the deck and everything floated to the aft of the AC including the Honey Pot. What a day..." [04FEB2002]
BEDFORD, Wayne wbedford@meridian.msstate.edu "...I was a member of crew 7 from '66 to '68 (P-3A). We made a WestPac cruise to NS Sangley Point, Philippines - 66/67. We earned Air Medals for flying a lot of hours. My crew was selected to go to a NATO school in Northern Ireland - Aug 67. We made a Med cruise 67-68 to NS Rota, Spain..." Website: http://www2.msstate.edu/~wbedford/[29JUN98]
BEEBE, Robert D. robbyd59@yahoo.com "...I served in VP-2 from 1962 to 1963 on Crew 10 (P2V-7) with LCDR Florin, AD2 Dombroski and ATN3 Whipple. Previously had tours at NAS Johnsville, Pennsylvania Research/Development Center (1958 to 1960) and AEWBarRonPac flying out of Midway (1960 to 1961). Went from VP-2 to VR-24 and AIMD at NS Rota, Spain (1963 to 1967), QA Representative at NAAS Ellyson Field, Pensacola, Florida (1967 to 1970), USS Forrestal and Independence ships company till July 1973, then AIMD NAS Norfolk, Virginia till retirement in October 1977. Now live in Yorktown, VA. Have lost track of a Shipmate AT3 Henry Van Aller. Appreciate any assistance..." [E-Mail/BIO Updated 24APR2011 | E-Mail Updated 15NOV2003 | 03JUN99]
BEELAND, James M. martinbeeland@prodigy.net "...I was in VS-23 from 1956 to 1957 and was stationed in NAS North Island, San Diego, California. After our FAR EAST TOUR on the USS BOXER we moved to NAS Los Alamitos, California. It was great finding this site and would like to hear from anyone in VS-23 during this time..." [03NOV2001]
BEELER, Jack Lee Sonett73@Hotmail.com "...Served in VP-11 from June 1982 till January 1985. AW SS3 with CAC-8. Served with the best; LCDR Sakre, Lt. Sherman, Lt. Kokron, Lt. Harris, LTJG. Henderson, AD1 Murray, AMH2 Hess, AW1 Bill Masters, AW3 Bill Waldron, AO1 Mike Dyer and most of all ATC James Duley. I hope you are all doing well..." [14SEP99]
BEERY, AD1 Lawrence D. "Dave" Retired davevah21@cox.net "...I served with VP-24, VAH-21 (1967-06/1969), VA-104 at NAS Jacksonville, Florida, VA-106 at NAS Jacksonville, Florida, VF-101 Detachment NAS Key West, Florida. NAS Jacksonville, Florida, NAS Moffett Field, California, NAS Norfolk, Virginia, NAS Patuxent River, Maryland, NS Sangley Point, Philippines, NAF Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam, NADC (Warminister) Johnsville, Pennsylvania, USS Forestal CVA-58 (1958-1959) Med cruise, USS Essex CA-9 (1959-1960) Med cruise, USS Nimitz CVAN-68 (1975) NATO cruise with visits to Edenburo, Scotland. Willhelmshaven, Germany and Portsmouth, England and USS Nimitz CVAN-68 Med cruse (1976-1977). I enlisted July 1957 (17 yrs old) and retired May 1977. Have seen many places in this ol' world with NO regrets. Wish I could do it all over again!..." [13AUG2016]
BEESLEY, Howard L. (Beez) hbeesley@bellsouth.net"...Great to see so many old Shipmates again. Please add me to your lists. VP Background All P2's 1951 - 1953 VP-57 /931 Whidbey Isl Wash. 1953-1956 ATU-601/612 Hutchinson, Kansas 1956-1959 Grosse Ile Mich. (VP-Training) 1959-1961 VP-4 Okinawa 1961-1963 NAS Alameda (VP Training) 1966 VP-30 JAX 1966-1968 VP-42 Whidbey All great tours with wonderful people!!!!!..."
BEESON, ATR3 Bill "Rabbit" Beesonco@aol.com "...I was assigned to VW-1 as a "scope dope" in September 1969. I mainly flew with crews 5 and 10 until December 1971. Because of my intense love of flying, I always volunteered to fly when the was an opening on the crew list. This allowed me to fly with most of the crews. Needless to say, the guys of VW-1, and later VQ-1, were the best. I have the fondest memories of my time with the Typhoon Trackers. Sangley Point, Chu Lai, Da Nang, Midway, Wake, Saipan and Tahiti are some of the ports of call I made with VW-1. Most were fun, some were not, but all were memorable. I would love to hear from all of my Shipmates. Even if you don't remember me, you probably remember other Shipmates that I may have forgotten..." [19APR98]
BEESON, Ken 1066-kwb@sensible-net.com "...I was with VU-5 Det "A" at NAS Cubi Point, Philippines during 1961 - 1963. We flew a JD (actually a B-26 Martin Marauder) and all the AD's as platforms for pulling sleeves for the surface fleet to shoot at. The C.O. was CDR. Gordon (crash) Duncan. I recall the WV's (all Super Connies, with Radomes on top) from Guam coming there to ride out a typhoon. They sat on the pad as I recall for 2-3 days turned up pointed into the wind. I was there when Nam was becoming active and one day we were rolling out and saw a U-2 lift off the run way. NO ONE even knew it was there. ANYONE who remembers me, or was there when I was I was, please e-mail me..." WebSite: http://www.sensible-net.com/1066-kwb/ [13OCT99]
BEHAN, Paul paulbehanbofa@hotmail.com "...I served with VP-91 from January 2004 to May 2000..." [18APR2009]
BEHLING, AE2 Allen abehling4@wi.rr.com "...I served with VP-19 (1954) with a deployment to NAS Atsugi, Japan. During our assignment, one of our aircraft was shot down (September 4th, 1954) off the coast of China. All crew members survived except ENSIGN Roger Henry REID..." [30NOV2011]
BEHR, Alan A. rainproof@webtv.net "...I served in the Electric shop and P2V crews and the SH3 crews. Later after flying, I worked in AMD in "Clarence's Hanger" @ Boca Chica from early '65 till Feb '67. I owe the major part of my electrical ability to AEC Alyouises B. Hines from MinniPolis as he would say. Thanks Chief for the VW-1 days and the rest of my career ! I retired from the Air Force in Aug of 94 in Charleston SC. I started in the Navy in Jun '59....What a run....!!!! I was probably the only sailor that got away with cordovan wing tips and dress whites! Thanks to Sqdn Ldr Mitchell RAF (Exchange pilot), those were the daze!..." [03MAR99]
BEHR, Lyle polyfoam243@hotmail.com "...I served with VP-1 (1975-1979) at NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii. What a wonderful life of memories I have..." [05AUG2011]
BEICHLER, Rick r.beichler@mailcity.com "...I joined the Navy @17 years of age, and served with VP-4 ( NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii) from 1977-1979, SS3 operator on Crew 10. Man, what memories! By the time my short enlistment was over, I had been all over the Pacific. I left the Navy, went to college, and received my BSEE degree in 1983. I currently live in Fremont, CA. I'm looking for old Shipmates/crewmembers of VP-4 during 1977-1979..." [10NOV2001]
BEIGHTOL, Larry larrbeck9@aol.com "...I have partied hard in downtown New Orleans and many other locations with many of you old salts. I was a member of VP-94 as a TAR from August 1987 through August 1991 and as a SELRES from September 1991 through June 1993 give or take. I eventaully succeeded in doing what I got out of the Navy to do, which was graduate from college. I now work as a Flight Dispatcher for a major airline in Houston. I no longer fly but am as close as I can get. Miss the flying and people, definitely don't miss the BS. Anybody ever hear from AW2 Steve Johnson or AWC Scott McDonald (Ret.)?..." [17JUL2002]
BEIL, Rick beilr@bellsouth.net "...I served with VAW-11 (03/1964-08/1966) at NAS North Island, San Diego, California. There was one E2A when I arrived in March but n pilots to fly it yet. I worked as a PC on the old Willy Fudds because I was the only ADJ there. Eventually went to the E2 line crew and was a PC on WesPac Det Charlie (1965-1966) aboard the USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63)..." [15JAN2016]
BEIRO, Hilton Conrad pltg81@aol.com "...I first served with VS-778 at NAS Los Alamitos, California, October 1959 to September 1960 then NAS Agana, Guam October 1960 to August 1962 as a Joint Search And Rescue Coordinator (JSARCC). This assignment split my time between Alert monitoring in the office and aircrew in actual rescue ops in HRS-3's or UF-2's. The Flying Tiger MATS flight carrying 89 Rangers to Vietnam went down between Agana and Clark AFB in early 1962 on my watch. We never found on piece of wreckage afer the largest Air/Sea search in Naval History at that time. I transfered back to NAS Los Alamitos, California to VP-778 as a Searchlight operator from September 1962 to October 1964. Sad to say, Every Naval base I stepped on no longer exists..." [20MAY2006]
BEISSER, Terry tbeisser@worldnet.att.net "...I served with VT-27 from October 1962 through sometime in 1964 when we were transfered to NAS Corpus Christi, Texas until May 1965. Aircraft mechanic and we had the old S2F..." [11MAY2003]
BELANGER, James M. Sr. tuskturtles@verizon.net "...I served with VQ-1 from 1959 to 1961 in NAS Iwakuni, Japan and NAS Atsugi, Japan. Looking for Paul Brabec or anyone that might remember me..." [19JUL2006]
BELANGER, PN3 Jim blngrjms@yahoo.com "...I served with VQ-1 (1959-1961) at NAS Iwakuni, Japan. I would like to hear from former Shipmates..." [E-Mail Updated 06FEB2017 | 28AUG2003]
BELANGER, Lionel P. alpb@sacoriver.net "...VP-8 1957 to May 18 1959 1957 NAS Quonset Point, Rhode Island NAS Argentia, Newfoundland, Canada NAS Chincoteague, Virginia to NAS Norfolk, Virginia May 18 1959 got out of the Navy..." [10OCT2006]
BELCHER, AT2 Kenneth R. kbelcher@embarqmail.com "...I served with VP-49 at NAS Bermuda from 1961 to 1963. I was was on flight crew operating and repairing all ASW electronics gear. Also worked on P5M flight deck simulator at NAS Bermuda. Discharged April 1663 as AT2..." [E-Mail Updated 06APR2010 | 25MAR2006]
BELCHER, Rick r.belcher@comcast.net "...I served with VP-4 from April 1976 through October 1979 in the Aviators Equipment Shop. I clearly remember the incident related by "Batman" on YD7. I haven't had much contact with my former Shipmates but I'm hoping to do so soon. My time with VP-4 at NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii and NAS Cubi Point, Philippines were great..." [E-Mail Updated 14JUL2009 | 16FEB2003 | 09MAR99]
BELDEN, AMH2 Duane duanebelden@msn.com "...I was in VAP-61 NAS Agana, Guam fron the fall of 1957 to May 1959. I was an AMH-2 and worked mostly on the night check crew and flew on detachments to Japan with Lt. Wally Doolittle..." [BIO Updated 03AUG2007 | E-Mail Updated 19MAY2003 | 05NOV99]
BELFLOWER, Danny dbelflower@gmail.com "...I served with VP-50 from 1972 to 1978. I would like to hear from AECS Bill Rutledge..." [25JAN2010]
BELFLOWER, CDR Harry Retired hbelflower@aol.com "...I served with VP-46 (1954-1956) as a PPC aboard the P5M-1, United States Naval Test Pilot School (USNTPS) (1958-1959) Class 21 and Project Test Pilot aboard the Y-P-3V and Y-P6M. Can someone tell me why the P-8 does not use the wing tip spoilers to rduce tip vortex drag? The 747's use them?..." [23MAR2012]
BELINC, AO3 Joe jbelinc@hotmail.com "...I served with VP-17 (1962-1965) at NAS Whidbey Island, Washington. I would like to hear from former Shipmates..." [E-Mail Updated 15JAN2015 | E-Mail Updated 08JAN2005 | 22FEB2004]
BELIN, John johnwb64@hotmail.com "...I served with VP-17 (06/1983-1986) with WesPac deployments to NAS Cubi Point, Philippines..." [14MAR2012]
BELISLE, REAR ADMIRAL Kenneth C. http://www.chinfo.navy.mil/navpalib/people/flags/biographies/belislekc.html "...Rear Admiral Kenneth C. Belisle, a native of Worcester, Mass., is a 1967 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy. In 1968, he was designated a Naval Aviator and was assigned to VP-8 at NAS Patuxent River, Maryland. During his first tour, he participated in operational deployments to NAS Bermuda; NAS Argentia, Newfoundland, Canada; NS Rota, Spain, and the NAF Lajes, Azores, Portugal, qualifying as a Patrol Plane Commander, Mission Commander, and Instructor Pilot in the P-3A Orion aircraft. In 1972, he was assigned to VP-30 as an Instructor Pilot. Rear Adm. Belisle was accepted into the TAR (Training and Administration of Reserves) Program in 1974 and was assigned to NAS Willow Grove, Pennsylvania. He subsequently transferred to VP-66 where he assumed the duties of Assistant Operations Officer. In 1978, he reported to VP-16, based at NAS Jacksonville, Florida, where he served as NATOPS/Safety Officer, Training Officer, and Officer in Charge (OIC) of the squadron's South American detachment in support of UNITAS XX, a major multinational exercise involving nine South American nations. After release from active duty in 1980, he affiliated with Squadron Augment Unit VP-0516 where he served as Reserve P-3C Training Program Coordinator, directing a pilot program which led to the establishment of the VP Master Augment Units. In 1983, he transferred to VP-92 at NAS South Weymouth, Massachusetts, where he assumed the duties of Executive Officer. In October 1984, he became the squadron's tenth Commanding Officer. Returning to NAS Jacksonville, Florida in 1985, he reported to VTU-7474, serving as Training Officer and Chief Staff Officer. In 1987, he became Commanding Officer of NR Helicopter Antisubmarine Wing 0174. He subsequently served as Commanding Officer of NR Mobile Maintenance Facility ALFA, NAS Jacksonville, Florida 0274, VTU-7474, and NR Carrier Group 0667 at NAS Atlanta, Georgia. From October 1995 to September 1997, he served as Chief of Staff, Logistics Task Force, Atlantic, Commander in Chief, U.S. Atlantic Fleet, Norfolk, Va. His flag assignments have included Deputy, Maritime Defense Forces, Atlantic, Deputy CPW Atlantic and Commander, Naval Base Jacksonville. His military decorations include: Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal, and the Navy Commendation Medal. Rear Adm. Belisle is a commercial pilot employed by Northwest Airlines..." [14JUL2003]
BELL, CDR Charles D. Retired chazbell@rmi.net "...I was in LCDR Alex Stillman's PB4Y-1 crew as a radioman (Arm2c) in VPB-102. We were stationed on Tinian and after the landings on Iwo Jima we often flew out of there as a detachment until the end of the war. I would like to hear from anyone else from that crew or from VPB-102. I do know that LCDR Srillman is deceased as is another crewmember, Eugene Thiem. I retired from the Naval Reserve in 1969 with the rank of CDR..." [20JUL98]
BELL, Dan nitrodb@comcast.net "...I was a Navy Airman working the fuel farm at FASU/NSA DaNang, Republic of Vietnam 1969-70. Would really like to hear from anyone that was assigned there at that time..." [02MAR2009]
BELL, Gene gbell@beckerbell.com "...I joined the Naval Reserve at NAS Los Alamitos, California on my 17th birthday (9-5-56) and was assigned to VP-19 or VP-23 (I can't remember). My first ride was in a Twin Beech, but my second and most memorable was in the P2V from our squadron--I almost walked into the prop while trying to get my parachute harness on. I ended up in VR-7 as an AT2 in a Flight Radioman job on MATS Super Connies from 1958-1960. But still love the P2V. In 1977, I became a private pilot and have had my Bonanza since 1981 and now have a total of 3700+ hours, mostly flying in my consulting business. Once bitten..." [20JAN2001]
BELL, Howard "Buck" c/o His Brother Les Bell Les@LesBell.Net "...My Brother Howard "Buck" Bell was in WW-2 on a B-24--squadrons VB-113 and VB-103. He flew on these planes--PB4Y BUNO: 32169, 32188, 32211, 32212, 72914, and 13908 (B-1, B-3, B-4, B-5, B-6, B-8, B-9, B-10, B-11, B-12, and B-15) and PBY BUNO: 32184. I hope this isn't confusing but this is right out of his flight manual along with some descriptions and times. I have a few pictures of the "WHITE" B-24 he flew most missions on--he mentions "Shoo Shoo Baby" as a name. I have his patch with bugs bunny on a bomb--he helped design that patch--he told me he used bugs bunny because he was my favorite cartoon character--I was 5 years old when he joined up..." [28AUG2002]
BELL, James G. (Deceased) JGBCO@aol.com "...I was in VB-111 8/43 to 5/45. We had a great group of people in VB/VPB-111. I was right out of boot camp and was 1 of 10 seaman who joined 111 as ground crew. I was squadron truckdriver and drove crews to and from air strip in NAS Port Lyautey, French Morocco and had other duties also. I was assigned as tail gunner before we came back and then we went to the Pacific. A GREAT GROUP getting smaller..." [Deceased Posted 11MAR2006 | 13DEC97]
BELL, AW1 James "Jim" bellacres48@windstream.net "...I served with VP-5 from 1978 to 1981 and VP-30 from 1981 to 1984. I flew with CAC-1 in VP-5. I started out with Chief Laslo, on the NAS Bermuda deployment. I got the crew when we returned to the states and for the NAS Sigonella, Sicily deployment. Went to VP-30 after NAS Sigonella, Sicily. Ran AW Ground Phase for a year then moved over to Flight Phase. Got out in 1984 and went to work for Lockheed. Did production test flying till the P-3 line shut down transferred to Kennedy Space Center where I taught Space Shuttle Systems. Worked in Savannah for a Chemical company (first job I ever had that didn't have something to do with aircraft. Sure miss it.) and now working in Atlanta as a Safety Director for a large construction company. Would love to hear from any old Shipmates..." [E-Mail Updated 01MAR2008 | E-Mail/BIO Updated 13AUG2004 | E-Mail Updated 09MAY2002 | 26JUL99]
BELL, CW4 James A. "Jim" Army Retired czycat3@mchsi.com "...Trained with NAS North Island, San Diego, California Detachment of VP-31 in 1967. Transpac'd w/Crazy Cats - 1st Radio Research Company in June 1967 to NAF Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam. Flew the P2 Neptune until March 1968. Had Navy mechs and Navy LT w/us to keep us straight. Great bunch..." [31DEC2005]
BELL, J. Terry mw90537@navix.net "...VP-1 May 1968 to Sept 1969 sure had some great times. Would like to hear from people that knew me. Looking for Dennis Comber he left the squaron around July 1969, or anyone. Had some great times Let me hear from you..." [23DEC97]
BELL, John R. Jr. JBELL41824@AOL.COM "...I was stationed at the NAS Quonset Point, Rhode Island from 1953 to 1955. I was discharged from that NAS. I was in an anti-sub squadron VC-12. We flew AD SkyRaiders (affectionately refer'd to as "Guppys"). I would be happy to hear from any of my Shipmates with whom I served. I am "old" and names do not come easily to me. One of my good friends was from Long Island, N.Y. We called him "Dad" White. I would also like to hear from whomever is planning the Reunion in Pensacola..." [10DEC99]
BELL, AE2 Michael L. mlbell56@comcast.net "...I served with VC-1 from September 1969 until October 1970. I worked in the Electric Shop. Looking for former Shipmates..." [13AUG2004]
BELL, ADR3 Robert captbell@tampabay.rr.com  Circa 1959 "...I served with VP-48 from December 1957 to July 1962. I was an ADR3 and flew as a second mechanic on crews 2 and 10..." [E-Mail/BIO Updated 10APR2008 | 08FEB99]
BELL, William c/o his daughter Billie Fredholm anbillst@southwind.net "...I'm trying to find people who may have known my father, William Bell. He was a pilot and flew B-29's. The VPB-117 was commissioned on 1 February, 1944 at the Naval Air Station Camp Kearny, California. Supposedly, this was "the famous Blue Raider squadron", but I've never heard or read anything about them. I would appreciate any information..."
BELLAH, Glen halfbreed1937@yahoo.com "...I served with FASRON-104 and would like to hear from guys I served with (Can Do). CDR Van Leer Remmick was our Commanding Officer. Some people I served with Dwight Brown, Brown, Peake, Johnson, Herbert, Fore, Davidson, Overbeck, Fanonnstien, LT White, can`t remember first names also served in NAS Patuxent River, Maryland, NAS Norman, Oklahoma, Recruit Ttraining NAS North Island, San Diego, California...." [05MAR2010]
BELLAMY, Dave bellamyd@worldnet.att.net "...I served with VP-47 (1969), VP-64 (1971), VP-30 (1972), RAF 206 (1975), VP-24 (1978), VP-10 (1981), and NAS Bermuda (1987). Looking forward to Andy Jampoler's book about the VP-9 ditching (ADAK, The Rescue of Alfa Foxtrot 586) due to be published in April 2003..." [04MAR2003]
BELLO, AME1(AW) Karen Karen.Bello@navy.mil "...I am currently serving with VP-65 at NAWC Point Mugu, California. I have been in the squadron since March 2000 and enjoying every deployment- even the cold ones to NAS Misawa, Japan!..." [13MAR2003]
BELLS, Larry LBELLS1055@aol.com "...I was station in VC-8 from 1967-1969. I was one of the crew members that went down in the St.John's river in Jacksonville, Florida in May, 1969..." [12DEC2001]
BELLERSHEIM, Tom tjmjblue@worldnet.att.net "...I went to the Reunion at Solomons Island and had a great time. Too bad there wer'nt more ground crew guys there. Served in VW-11 Jan 62 till Jun 63 as ADR2. If any ground guys are around contact me..." [22OCT99]
BELLIOS, Chris CPBHVAC@AOL.com "...VP-6 '80-'84 Arrived Aug. Went to Kauai to clean-up wheels up landing, 14days at Holiday inn. Happy hour by the pool and beach, that was tough. Broke in on crew 8, Great guys who took me under their wing. NAS Cubi Point, Philippines Nov.'80-May'81. SHARK ATTACK. NAS Adak, Alaska Det., NAS Agana, Guam Det.'82. Went to crew 1, NAS Midway Island, Kwaj., Dodge. Shared SS-1 duties w/Big Al, got Blue card and took over SS-1 for crew 6 (Midnight Mushrooms). Back to NAS Cubi Point, Philippines May'83-Nov'83 Cobra Gold Patya Beach, Utapao Thailand. Singapore, Bangkok, Djibouti. Its rainin' again, what an awesome tour. Logged 1,800 hours..." [14MAR2001]
BELME, AD1 Richard richb76@gmail.com "...I served with VP-31 (1981 to 1983), VP-47 (1983 to 1987) and back to VP-31 (1987 to 1991). Did some Naval Reserve time with VP-91(1991 to 1993 and 1995 to 1998). I went to FE School in 1984 and served in that capacity until 1998. Did all my time at NAS Moffett Field, California, unfortunately the only thing flying there now is the Spotted Owl. Lots of good memories and friends during my enlistment..." [02JUN2008]
BELMONTE, Frank fbelmonte@snet.net "...I served with VP-45 from 1955 to 1957 in NAS Coco Solo, Panama, Canal Zone and NAS Bermuda. Currently living in Simsbury, Ct. Would like to hear from former Shipmates..." [23DEC2000]
SHIPMATE REQUESTED LISTING REMOVAL [Listing Removal 01JUN2012 | E-Mail Updated 22JUN2002 | 18FEB2000]
BELTMAN, Karen kbeltman@us.hsanet.net "...I've been looking for some of my old Shipmates who might be in my area of the country. It's nice to know that you can still maintain friendships from afar. I served VP-1 from 12/91 through 10/94. Thanks..." [14AUG99]
BELZ, Jim jncbelz@dcwis.com "...I was in VP-28 and VP-22 after ADA school at Norman OK. After finishing school I choose NAS BARBER,s Point, Hawaii and was assigned to VP-28. Spent only afew months with them. This was 1953. Transferred to VP-22 in late 1953 still at NAS BARBER,s Point, Hawaii. Worked as a groundpounder in Jim Motos AD1 crew. Deployed to NAS Kodiak, Alaska where as AD3 got into a flight crew with Pappy..? was Plane Captain. Was made Plane Captain back at NAS BARBER,s Point, Hawaii for crew 3. Got out of the Navy in 1956. Any old crewmates wanting to contact me can . [used to be from Chicago now retired in Door Cony WI]..." [12AUG99]
BELUSCAK, LCDR TIMOTHY J. II beluscak@earthlink.net "...VP-24 NAS Jacksonville, Florida 1989-1992 and VP-62 NAS Jacksonville, Florida 1992. PRESENT TACTICAL COORDINATOR (NFO) CURRENTLY SERVING AS A SELECTED RESERVIST CREW-06..." [E-Mail Updated 13NOV2000 | 01MAR98]
BEMBYNISTA, Joseph joebemby@mindspring.com "...Wish I was still in the Navy, sure miss the fun. God Bless all you Corbas (VP-60)..." [E-Mail Updated 24MAR2001 | 10SEP98]
BENDER, Lynn A. AGENTLJB@AOL.COM "...62-63 Disbursing Clerk with VW-13. Lived in Barracks 113 across from chow hall. Anybody remember the cutest litte girl in Placentia? Hiked to the silver mines? Or caught a flounder or dog fish? Best to everyone..." [27MAR99]
BENDGEN, PO1 Leonard
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