VP Shipmate Directory
 "...WABUDA, AE2 Steven M...Steven M. Wabuda served with VP-10 (1966-1968) and passed away July 15, 2014 after a long battle with cancer..." Contributed by WILSON, AT2 Robert T. Jr. helgasgardener@gmail.com [31AUG2014]
"...WAGNER, Robert "Bob"...Flight Engineer Robert Wagner (Bob) passed away on the Novermber 27, 2007. Bob served 26 years in the Navy and 20 year with U. S. Customs as a P-33 FE. Born June 6, 1942 he died at age of 65 and was still flying as an FE when he because ill. He was suurvived by is wife, 4 four sons and daughter in-law, eight grand kids, one great grand kid, a sister and two nephews. He was buried in Rome, GA with Military honors and a over 20 Police car escort, his sons are police officer for verious departments there. He was a good freind and he will be missed..." WebSite: CenterSeat (CENTERSEAT FORUM - Main Category - IN MEMORY) http://www.centerseat.net/ [07AUG2008]
"...WAHL, Jack D...MY FATHER JACK D. WAHL WAS KIA IN THE STRAITS OF TSHUMINA. UNTIL TODAY I WAS TOLD HIS SQUADRON WAS EMBARKED ON USS INTREPID. TODAY I FOUND OUT IT WAS USS St. George (AV-16) WITH VP-18. I READ THE HISTORY OF THE SQUADRON AND THE DATE 5/15/45 WAS DESCRIBED IN THE LOG AND FOR THE FIRST TIME I NOW HAVE AN IDEA OF WHAT HAPPENED ALMOST SIXTY YEARS AGO. IF ANYONE KNEW MY FATHER I WOULD APPRECIATE HEARING FROM THEM. HE WAS A CREWMEMBER IN LT. MARR'S PLANE...JOHN R. WAHL jwahl@knology.net..." [13DEC2004]
"...WAHLER, ADF2 Dick...I regret to report (notified by ADF2 Al Winfield) that ADF2 Dick Wahler passed away in 2011. Dick flew with VP-661 in the early 1950's..." Contributed by HOUCHENS, ADF2 Jack pinesduo@aol.com [29FEB2012]
"...WAITE, LT Gene R...My dad, LT Gene R. Waite, passed away July 21, 1997 at Capital Region Medical Center-Southwest, MO. Dad served with VPB-2 OTU at NAS Pensacola, Florida, VPB-98 at NAS North Island, San Diego, California, and NAS Olathe, Kansas (1942-1943). Any information about former Shipmates would be appreciated..." Contributed by Mike Waite mike.waite@ngaus.org [E-Mail/BIO Updated 22MAY2014 | 28JAN2009]
"...WAKEFIELD, Robert Allan...Died on 9/29/00 in Tucson, Az. Bob was 45 years old. He was an AW with VP-11 and VP-46 in the mid-late 1970s. He is survived by his children Erik, Kelly, Sarah, and Allan (15yr) and at least 2 grandchildren...Mike Persichetty mike@sun.com..." [30SEP2000]
 Circa 1992/1998 "...WALKER, Kevin "Flash"...I'm looking for Shipmates of my brother, Kevin "Flash" Walker. He was an AD2. He was retired Navy, and passed away September 07, 2000 when he was shot twice in the back. As far as I can tell, these were the ships and the units Kevin Charles 'Flash' Walker was assigned to (some I have the years): USS Dwight D. Eisenhower CVN-69 1983, 1984 and 1985 Mediterranean Cruise's; USS Coral Sea CV-43 1987 and 1988 Mediterranean Cruise's (Kestrel's 1985 - 1988); USS Forrestal CV-59 Atkron 176 E w/2 diagonal slashes underneath; 1990-1991 Final Operational Deployment VFA-132 'Privateers'; USS Independence CV-62 and USS George Washington CVN-73 1992 Shakedown cruise with CVW-7. Kevin's tours-of-duty (TOD) include NAS North Island, San Diego, California; NAS Patuxent River, Maryland; NS Rota, Spain; a TDY with Grumman Corporation on Long Island, NY (while he was there he got to observe the building of the USAF X-29A FSW prototype; the remaining TOD's were at NAS Jacksonville, Florida. Some of the units he was with that I can't place aboard any Faireconron Two (Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron Two) 'Batmen' (possibly NS Rota, Spain); VS-41; VS-31 Topcats; Fighting 143 Pukin' Dogs; Strike Force Squadron 137 (Strkfitron 137) F/A-18 Hornet; Naval Air Test Center Strike Aircraft (possibly NAS Patuxent River, Maryland); VQ-2; and Knighthawk VFA-136 F/A -18 (his last active duty unit). He was also a part of: 1990 Operation Desert Shield; 1991 Operation Desert Storm; and 1991 Team Incirlik Combined Task Force Operation Provide Comfort out of Incirlik, Turkey He also related to me that he had helped with the recovery of the Marine and Army personnel killed in the Beirut bombing..." Contributed by Stephen Kent Walker familysearch27292@yahoo.com [11MAY2004]
"...WALKER, AE1 Tom...I received news yesterday that AE1 Tom Walker passed away on November 21, 2011. In VP-22 in the early 60's. Good Shipmate. Fred King..." Forwarded by WHITE, AT Sidney "Bud" white1@cfl.rr.com [28JAN2012]
"...WALLACE, Lou...It is with great sadness to inform you that our friend Lou Wallace coalminer@tqci.net (served with VP-92, VP-83, VPB-107, and VP-24) died January 15, 2001 Monday morning at 9:12 AM. May he rest in peace..." Contributed by William R. (Bill) Love Jr. AXC(AC)USN/RET bilbiker@suscom-maine.net [15JAN2001]
"...WALLINE, CAPTAIN Charles S. Retired...My dad, CAPTAIN Charles S. Walline, passed away in 1974 after 28 yrs of serving this great nation. Dad served with VP-34 (1949-1951?) at NAS Trinidad, British West Indies. Part of that time Dad was VP-34's Commanding Officer. I would love to hear from Dad's former Shipmates..." Contributed by John C. Walline jwalline@bellsouth.net [15JAN2012]
"...WALLS, Chuck...Tonight i received a disheartening phone call from California. It was Ruthy Walls, wife of Chuck Walls. After a prolonged illness, and a strong fight, chuck passed away last night. Chuck, Bill Perry, Bill Hammonds and myself were the Beach Masters for VP-49 (NAS Bermuda) during the 1953 to 1954 period. I considered him one of my dearest friends. though separated by 3000 miles we maintained our friendship these many years. We got to see each other every couple of years, with him and ruth here in Baltimore, just last summer. Rest in peace dear friend..." Contributed by GILPIN, Jim ocvjim@netzero.com [07JUN2009]
"...WALSH, CDR George A...Mr. Walsh, age 93, passed away at his home surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife, Madlyn. A loving father to his son Steven and his wife, Claudia Walsh and his daughter Terry Palarchio. Mr. Walsh was a cherished grandfather to Melissa (Michael) Morelli, Matthew Palarchio, Sara Walsh, and Gianna Palarchio. He is a great grandfather to Steven Morelli and Sophia Morelli. A great granddaughter is due this July. Mr. and Mrs. Walsh were married on May 9, 1953 in Detroit. In 1934 Mr. Walsh joined the United States Navy. He was stationed at Pearl Harbor when the bombing occurred on December 7, 1941. He traveled the world during his service to the United States Navy. He was in Guantanamo Bay in Cuba, New York, California, Washington, and traveled on a naval carrier worldwide. His son was born in Oakland, California and his daughter was born here in Michigan. Mr. Walsh had a distinguished career with the United States Navy and achieved the rank of commander before his retirement in 1957. A Memorial Greeting will take place at the S.K. Schultz Funeral Home at 43300 Garfield (just north of 19 Mile Road) in Clinton Township, Michigan 48038. The Memorial Greeting will begin Friday (June 4, 2010) at 10:00 AM until the time of the service at 11:30 AM. Deacon Ronald Valade will officiate the Service. Inurnment will take place at Resurrection Cemetery in Clinton Township at a later date. VP-4 1955 - 1957..." Contributed by Larry Hames (VP-4 Veterans Assn Database Manager) database@vp4association.com [05JUN2010]
"...WALSH, Joseph A...South Side 'Black Cat' dies - Sunday, October 9, 2005 - By William Lee - Staff writer. If you were in a Japanese warship roaming the Pacific Ocean during World War II, you didn't want these "Black Cats" crossing your path. On dark nights during the war, Navy radioman and South Sider Joseph A. Walsh, along with members of his VPB-33 — known as the Black Cats — blasted enemy ships. During their first five weeks of duty, the squad flying big, clunky patrol bombers sank 43 Japanese ships, including a destroyer, and damaged 20 more. At the end of the war, Mr. Walsh got married, started a family and began his 25-year career as an engineer at WBBM-TV studios in Chicago. On Sept. 25, Mr. Walsh died at his Beverly home after a yearlong battle with prostate cancer. He was 83. Family members say the South Side boy who grew up in St. Laurence parish always was ready to share stories of his night patrols where he risked life and limb. "He was proud of the things he did," said his son Joseph Jr. "I can remember him telling about him patrolling at night and the stuff that happened." Born and raised in the Grand Crossing community, the Mount Carmel High School graduate, spurred by the attack on Pearl Harbor, enlisted in the Navy. After attending a radio training school at the University of Wisconsin at Madison, Mr. Walsh was sent to the Squad 33, nicknamed the Black Cats. His squad patrolled the night skies in their black flying boats that Mr. Walsh called "flying boxes" because of their bulky appearance. The unit patrolled hundreds of miles of the Pacific in the Philippines and Solomon islands, doing reconnaissance and bombing runs. There was much danger with flying in the unit. "The PBY was very slow-moving, and they were sitting ducks for Japanese fighters," Joseph Jr. said. Unit flyers also sometimes had to land their planes on the water in pitch black conditions to receive fuel and supplies from seaplane tender ships. The squad sank or damaged an estimated 157,000 tons of enemy shipping. This caught the notice of Gen. Douglas MacArthur, who reportedly noted their "brilliance." For his exploits with the Black Cats, Mr. Walsh won five medals, including three air medals and a Presidential Unit citation, awarded for extraordinary heroism in action against an armed enemy. Mr. Walsh married his sweetheart, Jeanette O'Hara, in 1946. Just before buying a house in the Avalon Park community where his seven children would eventually live, Mr. Walsh got a job as a stationery engineer at CBS Studios. For at least 25 years, Mr. Walsh handled air conditioning, heating and plumbing projects for the company before retiring in 1985. He also was a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 399. After his retirement, Mr. Walsh became active in his church choir at Christ the King parish. He also spent his days reading book after book, many that documented the war in which he fought. Mr. Walsh also kept in touch with his Black Cat buddies, attending reunions in Florida and reading a regular newsletter. Mr. Walsh is survived by his three daughters, Mary Pat, Jean Marie and Maggie Walsh; four sons, Joseph Jr., Thomas, Philip and Michael; 15 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and a brother and sister. His wife died in 1997. Funeral arrangements were handled by Brady-Gill-Heeney Funeral Home..." WebSite: Daily Southtown Newspaper http://www.dailysouthtown.com/southtown/dsnews/093nd1.htm [07NOV2005]
"...WARD, CDR Edward M. Jr. Retired...My Father, Edward M. Ward Jr., passed away in 2006. Dad's records show he was commissioned an Ensign USNR (1941), PBY Instructor at NAS Corpus Christi, Texas (where I was born) (1943), arrived in theater as a PB4Y-2 Pilot (Okinawa) one day after the war was over (1945), Pilot Utility Squadron located at Johnsville, PA. (1946), Instructor GCA at NAS Moffett Field, California (1948), VXE-6 participated in Operation Ski Jump I and II (1950), Operations Officer Utility Squadron at NAS Chincoteague, Virginia (1952), attended Naval Lion's School Monterey, California (1955), VXE-6 Executive Officer (1956), VU-4 (Commanding Officer) at VU-4 at NAS Chincoteague, Virginia (1958), USS Albemarle (AV-5) (Executive Officer) (1960), NAS Minneapolis, Minnesota (Executive Officer) (1962), Naval Parachute Riggers School at NAS Lakehurst, New Jersey (Commanding Officer) (1963), Naval Publishing and Supply Depot, Philadelphia, PA (1965) and retired from Active Duty (1968). Dad was "true Navy" up to the day he passed away. I used to listen in amazement to his airplane stories and wonder how he managed to do all the things he did. He was also a devout Christian and credited the Almighty with pulling him through some tight situations. I would like to hear from any of Dad's former Shipmates..." Contributed by Ed Ward Jr. downnlock@aol.com [09AUG2010]
 "...WARD, Wilburn "Jack"...Wilburn "Jack" Ward, age 71, VP-4 1964-66, formerly of Cherrylog, Georgia, died on Thursday, June 18, 2009, at his home in Willow, Alaska. Born on February 28, 1938 in Cherokee, North Carolina, he was the son of the late Clarence E. Ward and Julia (Dotson) Ward Sane. He spent his boyhood years in the Loudon, TN area. As a young teen he moved to Cherrylog, Georgia. He joined the US Navy at age 17 and following a 10-year military career, which included a tour with VP-4 as an AMS2 1964-66, he settled in New Paris, Ohio. In 1991, he followed his lifelong dream and relocated to America's Last Frontier, Alaska, where he conducted a remote fishing transport business, meeting travelers and fellow wilderness lovers from all over the world and entertaining them with stories as his adopted persona, "Sourdough Jack". He spent summers in a remote lakeside cabin which he built on land that he cleared, living simply without electric and running water. He loved exploring remote Alaska by snow machines and ATVs. Preceeded in death by his first wife, Violet Chapman Ward; brothers, Herbert C., James, and Hershel Ward; and sister, Katherine Lankford. Survivors include wife, Cheryl Ward of Willow, Alaska; daughters: Elizabeth J. Demeritte of Hallandale, FL; Laura A. (John) Toschlog of New Paris, OH; and Helen M. Schultheiss of Fairfield, OH; son, Michael E. (Anice) Ward of Woodstock, GA; stepchildren: Lori E. (Bob) Newport of Cincinnati, OH; and Andy (Heather) Bittner of Cedar Grove, IN; brothers: William (Betty) Ward of Lenoir City, TN; Clarence Ward, Jr. of Loudon, TN; Freddy Ward of Loudon, TN; sisters, Helen R. Stevens of Lenoir City, TN; Violet Ward Arden of Loudon, TN; and Susan Stanley of Ellijay, GA; grandchildren: Seth, Lucas, and Stephen Frazee, and Christine and Edwin Demeritte; Michael (Julie) and Emma Toschlog; Jacob and Emily Ward; Courtney Hammons and Sydney Schultheiss; and Rachel Newport; great-grandchildren, Madison Hammons-Ewers, and Henry Toschlog. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, June 25, 2009 at 4:00 P.M., from the Logan Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Tommy L. Kyle officiating. The family will receive friends on Thursday, June 25, 2009 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Logan Funeral Home. Interment will be at Stanley Creek Church of Christ Cemetery with Military Honors by the North Georgia Honor Guard..." Contributed by ANDRUSZKEWICZ, Steve "Andy" sgpa2zfmly@aol.com [24JUL2009]
"...WARLICK, CDR Wilbur Wilson...My Father, CDR Wilbur Wilson Warlick, passed away in 2005. Dad served with VP-24 and left chrome lighters from the trip to South America, scores of official photographs showing him with members of his staff and the decommission plaque. The plaque is beautiful, and in its original case. I was Army Airborne...David Warlick david@warlick.biz..." [14JUL2010]
 "...LT Thomas W. WARNAGIRIS...My Father joined the Navy in 1940. In December 1941 he was stationed at NAS Floyd Bennett Field, New York flying the OS2U Kingfishers as part of the Navy Inshore Patrol. In February 1943 he was assigned to the newly established VP-128 at NAS DeLand, Florida and served as a pilot until April 1945. In 1999 squadron members and I put together a VP-128 Squadron History. I will be happy to share it with squadron members and their families on request..." Contributed by Tom Warnagiris twarnagiris@satx.rr.com [11MAY2011]
"...WARNICK, AO2 Alan...AO2 VP 10 1960 - 1962 passed away October 26, 2008..." Contributed by WILSON, AT2 Robert T. Jr. helgasgardener@gmail.com [29JAN2009]
"...WARREN, Craig...A very dear Shipmate AMS1 Retired Craig Warren passed away 15 March. Craig and I were stationed together in VP-1, 78-80 and VXN-8 in the mid 80's. His son is trying to plan a possible memorial service in Southern Maryland sometime during the week of 21-25 March 2005. Any interested old shipmates please contact me via e-mail and I will provide all the information that I can...ATC (AW/NAC) Retired Ralph D. French frenchrd@cox.net..." [18MAR2005]
"...WATSON, CPO Robert J. Jr...My grandfather, Robert J Watson, Jr., was a NAS Pearl Harbor, Hawaii survivor. I am researching his military service (along with others in my family) but I don't have much to go on. I know that he was a CPO at the end of his career. Based on a few articles he collected - he may have served with VP-63. I would love to hear from anyone that served alongside my Grandfather..." Contributed by Faydra Watson jolis_yeux_bleu@yahoo.com [18JAN2011]
"...WATT, James...My husband James Watt served with VP-22 71-74 at NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii. I would like to let his fellow squadron members know that on March 31, 2001 Jim died. We miss him very much and have heard from many friends with kind words. Thank You, Angie Watt angiewatt@earthlink.net..." [18APR2001]
WAACK, Richard E. c/o his son Matthew Waack, CAPT MC USN (FS) Matthew.waack@brooks.af.mil "...My father, Richard E. Waack, who was one of the original 300 Navy Aerial Navigators, flew with VPB-98 and VPB-143. He was at NAS Banana River, Florida from Sept 45 to Nov 45 and joined VPB-143 in in Dec 1945. Here is his Navy assignment history...August 1943, to June 1944 V-5 Training (Cadet ) - Student...June 1944 to August 1944 NTC, Great Lakes A/s Reclassification...August 1944 to December 1944 NATTC, Norman, OK Seaman 1/c, Student...Jan 1945 to June 1945 Ft. Lauderdale S1/c Temporary, AOM...June 1945 to Sept 1945 NAS NANS, Clinton, OK - Commissioned as an Aerial Navigator, August 25, 1945...Sept 45 to Nov 45 NAS Banana River, Florida Air Bombing Training Unit (Student)...Nov 45 to Dec 45 to FAW-2 (West Coast) San Diego - VPB-98 Dec 45 to March 46 -VPB-143 (Flew out of MCAS/NAS Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii-Canton Island, Palmyra Island, etc.). Went into the ready reserve 1954. 1954 to 1957 VP-762, Lincoln Nebraska. 1957 to summer 1965 VR 723 NAS Glenview, Illinois 1965 to retirement (officially 1971) last flew in 1969. NAS Dallas, Texas. Squadrons in Dallas: VR 701 VR 701 VR21D2 While at Lincoln and Glenview, mostly flew in P2V4s, and some in R5D-3s, also SNB-5s. Later years at NAS Glenview, Illinois flew in C54Qs. In 1965 (summer of) started flying in C118s and that is all that they flew out of Dallas. They flew all over the world..." [07JAN2000]
WAAGEN, Hans bestrep1@ix.netcom.com "...I served with VP-11 from 1953 to 1956. I worked nightcheck as an AT working on radar and communications equipment at both NAS Quonset Point, Rhode Island and NAS Brunswick, Maine. I went with the squadron to Malta, NAS Argentia, Newfoundland, Canada and NS Roosevelt Roads, PR..." [22DEC2003]
WACHMAN, Barry bwachman@jersey.net "...I would love to here from all my friends at the Skinney Dragons I was stationed at NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii in VP-4 from July of 81 to Sept of 85. My time in the Navy and particularly VP-4 was a big part of my life. I met a lot of good people during my tour. Our squadron deployed twice to NS Sangley Point, Philippines and once to NAF Kadena, Okinawa, Japan. I was a personnelman in charge of all the squadrons travels what a job. I loved it because I was a blackshoe in an airdale Navy on the front lines with them helping them get off the deck any time anywhere. I have nothing but found memories of my years in the navy and would love to talk to any one and Patrol Squadron Four from 81 to 85. P.S. I missed the boys so bad that i went to NSF Diego Garcia in a leave status to catch up with my Shipmates after they deployed there and left me behind to get discharge. Diego Garci is a beautiful place to travel to on leave take care and thank you..." [06JUN99]
WACHTER, AK3 Robert sonsera@hereintown.net "...I was a storekeeper 3rd class in VS-22 at NAS Norfolk, Virginia in 1955 to June of 1956 when the squadron was disestablished. If anyone has the picture of the entire squadron taken in April of 1956, I am in the back row, 3rd person from the right..." [06MAR2007]
WACK, Theodore "TED" TWACK586@AOL.COM "...Looking to hear from old squadron buddies who I served with in VP-22 from 1978 through 1980. I was a Photo Mate back then with the Blue Geese and was in the 1979 NAS Cubi Point, Philippines Detachment when QA6 went down. Have kept in touch with other Photo Mates from VP-6, VP-17, as well as VC-1 NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii Fleet Air Photo Lab personnel. I was the guy who processed all the belly camera film of all those wonderful Ivans..." [17JUN2000]
WACK, Thomas G. Drwackes@hgo.net "...Was AMM3c and air gunner in Crew No.15 of VPB-109, 20 April to 15 August 1945..." Personal Website: http://www.hgo.net/~drwackes/ [14JUL2000]
WADDELL, Carl carlwaddell1@comcast.net "...I served with VP-31 at NAS Moffett Field, California from 1969 to 1970. I would like to hear from former Shipmates..." [E-Mail Updated 10DEC2009 | 25NOV99]
WADDELL, Rick BritchesWaddell@aol.com "...I served with VP-47 rrom February 1961 through December 9, 1963. I would like to contact any and all who served with me during this time. I started up making up sacks, dusting your lockers, swabbing the deck, cleaning the head, and washing the showers. Got'cha up in the morning for breakfast. Later on got the pickers their parts and wound up counting you as you came to chow. Boy it was fun! Let me hear from you..." [13DEC2000]
WADE, Bill bebaw1@msn.com "...I served wth VP-49 in NAS Bermuda from 1950-1953. Would like to hear from any one that was there in that time frame. Please get in contact with me..." [16AUG2002]
WADE, Danny uh34dusn@aol.com "...I was in Navy from 1967 to 1971. I served with VAW-13, VAH-2, VRC-40, and White Hat Airlines http://www.homestead.com/aircofat/aircofat.html..." [18MAR2001]
WADE, AMS3(AW) Joe wwade41076@aol.com "...I served in VP-50 from 1990-decom and VP-47 until 93. I currrently work at the White House. Leave me a message and I will get back to you. I got out 4/96 but Michele (still my wife & HM2) is still in..." [07JUL2000]
WADE, AMH2 Michael mwade@*delete*skylawn.com "...I was a gound-pounder in VP-23 NASB Corrosion & Airframes shops in 1988-92. Deployed to NAS Bermuda, NAS Sigonella, Sicily, & Saudi on the "91-92 World Tour". I recognize some of my former "Shipmates". Even some that I worked with Rachel Matthews, Rhonda Lackowski (wow a singer) & have spent the last 2 hours looking through my cruisebook remembering the good ol' days. I am currently living in the California Bay Area where I am Director of Information Systems and resident computer geek. I would be thrilled if anyone in the "Crud Busters" shop or any of the "Bubble Chasers or Tin Benders" would like to get in touch. Some of the old gang - AO3 Khouri, AMH3 Stevenson, AMH3 Daniels, AMSAN Bergeman, AE3 Samson, AT3 Garutti, AE3 Wade, AMH2 Belknap, AT3 Givens, Joey McSqueeb, AMS1 "Tank" Tancredi, AO3 "Bommer" Bommaraju the list goes on. I had a blast, thanks for the memories..." [E-Mail Updated 06OCT2002 | 01NOV99]
WADE, Ron (Ronbo) wader@mugu.navy.com "...Served in VP-17 from Dec 82 until Nov 89, What a time I had! Boy did we enjoy all those PI deployments! Hope to hear from you..." [21MAY98]
WADE, Tom tomnpat@msn.com "...I served with VPB-216 as a Plane Captain and Flight Engineer in PBM's during WWII. Our crew consisted of F.W Oliver (PPC), W. F.Morris (2nd Pilot), T. Keenan (Navigator), Richard Miller (ARM1), John Higgins (ARM3), R. T. Thomas (FE), C. B. Burton (AOM), R. D Kading (SN -Tail Gunner), C. F. Haynes (Waist Gunner), and J. F. Steiner (Bow Turret Gunner). As far as I know I am the only survivor of this crew. If anyone knows my crew - please le me know. P.S. I built the model that is in the Naval Air Museum and the cutaway for the Mariner/Marlin Association ..." [BIO Updated 15FEB2003 | 04FEB99]
WADEL, ATW3 Joseph "Mike" mikewadel@bellsouth.net "...I served with VW-4 from 1964 to 1966 and flew with Crew-6..." [15AUG2009]
WADDELL, Carl alatorch@aol.com "...I was a member of VP-31 from 1969-70 at NAS Moffett Field, California. I am looking for others there in the training squadron..." [25NOV99]
WADLE, ATN2 Maurice "Mike" moewadle@yahoo.com "...I served with VAW-11 (02/1964-02/1966) deployed with Det Delta with Carrier Air Wing 15 on the USS Coral Sea (12/1964-11/1965). That was the first combat cruise for the Coral Sea during the Vietnam war..." [BIO Updated 12FEB2015 | 07FEB2003]
WADLEY, Barney barneyw2@verizon.net "...I served with the 1st Aviation Company (Radio Research) Crazy Cats from December 1970 to December 1971. Great bunch of guys in the Comm Shop..." [24AUG2010]
WADSWORTH, AWC (AW/NAC) MICHAEL E. m_wadsworth@msn.com "... am currently attached with VP-66 at NAS Willow Grove, Pennsylvania and was formerly with VP-60, NAS Glenview, Illinois (1/83-4/94) and VP-23, NAS Brunswick, Maine (1/79-10/82)..." [Updated 18DEC97]
WAEGHE, AFCM P. J. Retired pjwaeghe@bellsouth.net  ... "...Served with VP-16, VP-22, VP-30, VP-56, CNO, and ASWOC/TSC...Flying P-3's again for the U.S. Customs Service here in sunny Jacksonville, Florida..." [E-Mail Updated 23SEP2003 | E-Mail/BIO Updated 06NOV2000 | 00XXX96]
WAGGONER, James H. jhwagg@ipns.com "...1950-54 NAS Whidbey Island, Washington. FASRON-112-VP-2 1954-60 NAS Alameda, California.-Engine Overhaul-O&R Flight Line- VP-9-Tad AFPS/Oakland. 1960 NAS Moffett Field, California.- J65 Engine Instructor 1960-64 NAS Lemoore, California. - J65 Engine Instructor 1964-66 NAS Cubi Point, Philippines - Staff COMFAIRWESTPAC 1967-69 NAS Miramar . - VF-124 - Data Analyst 1969-71 USS Oriskany - Aimd- Data Analyst 1971-present - As little as possible and if you know me you know its true..." [28AUG99]
WAGNER, Bill c/o His Son Bruce Wagner chowkody@aol.com "...My father's name is Bill Wagner and he served in VP-73 during WWII as a radio operator/machine gunner. He was stationed during that time, I believe, in Reykjavik, Iceland and NAF Port Lyautey, Morocco. His unit was credited with destroying U-boats and also helping to capture a German U-boat. He always told me how his unit was awarded "the Captain's Pants" for helping to caputre a U-boat. If anyone served with my father or can give me details of the exploits of his unit VP-73 and the awarding of "the Captain's Pants" please contact me. Thanks..." [19MAY2000]
WAGNER, Dale R. dwag@juno.com "...VP-861 was a Reserve Squadron called to active duty on 15 Sept 1950. I joined the squadron about 30 Oct 1950, as an AT3, fresh out of AT school and Faetulant. I left the squadron in March 1953 as an AT1. I flew as Radar Operator on HF6 (the best crew in the squadron) most of that time. We deployed twice to Port Lyautey and once to Malta. I was there when the VP-861 designation was returned to NAS Norfolk, Virginia and the squadron was re-commissioned as VP-18..." [02APR98]
WAGNER, Douglas E. Jr. dwagner1@centurylink.net "...I served with VP-10 from 4/67 to 6/70. I was an Aniston Angel among other things and worked out of the Powerplants Shop. I am retired now and living in Mocksville NC..." [BIO/E-Mail Updated 18SEP2010 | BIO Updated 15FEB2004 | 27JUN98]
WAGNER, TSGT Gary D. USAF Retired gwagnavy@gmail.com "...Attended Boot Camp at NATC Great Lakes from June 1969 to August 1969, Service Schools at NATTC NAS Millington, Tennessee from September 1969 to December 1969, VP-30 at NAS Patuxent River, Maryland from January 1970 to February 1970, VP-5 at NAS Jacksonville, Florida from Febuary 1970 to March 1973 with deployments to NAS Sigonella, Sicily from February to June 1970 (2nd P-3 squadon into NAS Sigonella, Sicily after VP-44), NS Rota, Spain from March to July 1971 (awarded the Battle "E") and NAS Sigonella, Sicily from March to August 1972 (we did a 9 plane formation fly-over for the base Change of Command). Seperated for Active duty March 1973 and was discharged 1975. Reenlisted Naval Reserve February 1979 and served with VP-68 at NAS Patuxent River, Maryland with deployments to NAF Lajes, Azores, Portugal, NAS Bermuda and a detachment to Ascension Island in the south Atlantic. We won the Noel Davis Trophy in 1982 and 2 CNO safety awards. In January 1987 left Navy and joined Airforce 459th Cams Andrews AFB hydraulic tech. on C141B Cargo Aircraft. Retired May 1995..." [12JUN2010]
WAGNER, AX2 James L. ssiaok@earthlink.net "...I served with VP-17 Crew 11 Radar /Julie 1962 to February 1964..." [19SEP2007]
WAGNER, AX3 Jim jimwagner@pobox.com "...I served with VP-24 (11/1966-10/1969) with 2 deployments to NAS Keflavik, Iceland and the NAF Lajes, Azores, Portugal. I was a backup JEZ operator on Crew 4 and also worked on most of the electronics systems on the P-3-B out of the tron shop. I just got back from the 2012 VP-24 Reunion cruise and have to say it was great seeing everyone else and reconnecting after 43 years..." [21NOV2012]
WAGNER, Joe Yardmarker11@aol.com "...I was with VP-42 from 1965 through 1967. I would love to hear from anyone that was there then..." [07JUN2002]
WAGNER, AE Linda anorak@comcat.com "...I served at at NAS Lemoore, California, VP-9, VXN-8, NAS Norfolk, Virginia, and VP-66. Requesting contact from fellow Shipmates who would be willing to help me by writing job references. Lost touch with everyone who I served with during my 10 years of service (especially looking for VXN-8 crew members). I appreciate your assistance, looking forward to hearing from former Shipmates and aircrew..." [11JAN2004]
WAGONMAKER, AZ3 Randy randywagonmaker@yahoo.com "...Served with VP-10 from May 1976 to November 1979. I worked in the maintenance control and logs and records..." [E-Mail Updated 29MAR2008 | 19NOV2000]
WAHL, AW1 Tim Retired timw@suscom-maine.net "...VP-5 (1981-1985), CPW-5 (1986-1989), VPU-1 (1989-1994), CPW-5 (1994-1997), VP-10 (1997-2000). Retired from VP-10 in APR 2000. Still living in Maine..." [12OCT2004]
WAHL, Tom tgrdgn@aol.com "...I served with VP-22 NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii from 1981 to 1984 and AIMD Jet Shop, NAS Cubi Point, Philippines from 1985 to 1988. Looking for old Shipmates from either command, retired most likely..." [E-Mail Updated 21JAN2009 | 05JUN2004]
WAIIS, AT1 Kenneth M. agencajun4582@yahoo.com "...I served with VW-1 (1960-1963), VP-17 (1963-1964) at NAS Whidbey Island, Washington with deployments to NAF Naha, Okinawa, Japan and NAF Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam, Pacific Missile Test Center (PMTC) (1964-1967) and VAP-61 with deployments to NAS Agana, Guam / NAS Cubi Point, Philippines (1967), FASU/NSA DaNang, Republic of Vietnam (1968)..." [18AUG2014]
WAINWRIGHT, LeRoy "Lee" Retired navair65@yahoo.com "...I served with VXN-8 (1969-1970) and VP-64 (1970-2003) at NAS Willow Grove, Pennsylvania. I would like to hear from former Shipmates..." [E-Mail/BIO Updated 25MAR2017 | 12NOV2001]
WAITE, AW1 Bill Retired byerowndog@highstream.net "...I flew with VP-26 Crew 8 (Its Great to Be Ate!) from the 1977 NAS Bermuda deployment to NSF Diego Garcia in 1980 I had some great times. I'm wonder how I ever lived through it! Live here in San Diego working as a Technical Writer. Love Maine though. Sherry is from Harpswell and we just built a cedar log cabin there. I stay in touch with some old Shipmates including Greg Turner, Don McIntyre, Tom Cieslak and a few others. Other commands include ASWOC/TSC NAS Cubi Point, Philippines 81-82, VP-17 82-86 (SS3), EEAP, VP-19, VP-46, and NAVSTAD San Diego. Look forward to contact from old Shipmates. Had a lot of great times in the VP world, but I never did like sweeping snow off the wings!..." [E-Mail Updated 03JUN2004 | 26SEP2000]
WAITE, AX3 J. D. Waite p51d@webtv.net "...VP-1 66-68. Transpac 67 NAS Sigonella, Sicily/ NAF Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam Crew 10, YB10. Squadron had too many AX's at the time so flew Radio, did Tech /shop Maint tt264/ag and conv and crypto, flew Market time. Homebased NAS Whidbey Island, Washington. Looking for a word from any Shipmates of the time....specifically attempting to locate Lance R. Coe. I DEROSed 08/68. Joined the Medford Police Dept. 02/69...Retired 10/97. To absent mates..." [27JUL99]
WAITE, AT1(AC/SS) Richard D. "Rick" richard.waite@comcast.net "...I served with VP-92 and flew with CAC-8..." [E-Mail Updated 09OCT2011 | 14JUL98]
WAJDA, AT1 George J. buster79@cox.net "...Hello, to all my fellow flight crew members of VP-49, flight crews # 3 and # 9. My name is George J. Wajda, AT first class electronics, anti sub stations, back when I was a good deal younger, so young that I have forgotten all your names, but I have never forgotten what a fine crew you all were and I miss you all very much. I will help you to remember who I am, I was the one who got the biggest fish when we went to Key West and I was the one who provided the girls and music player at a hanger dance. I went into Hamilton with a bus and picked up about 25 gorgeous females and the skipper was feeling his oaks, sitting on the hanger deck drinking his beer. Does anyone remember the Ramey brothers? They worked in the radar shop. That should help some of you old timers. That's all I'm going to say, but if the light over your head comes on, say hello and let me know how things are with you. I can be reached at buster79@cox.net Take care of yourselves, old timers. P.S. I went to the base not to long ago and found nothing left of VP-45 or VP-49..." [24NOV2006]
WAKEFIELD, Wendell genboblee@gbronline.com "...I served with FASRON-11 in June 1958 to February 1959 and VU-5 at NAS Atsugi, Japan..." [25JAN2004]
WAKEMAN, OTC Dave Retired  Circa 1963... wakeman@mailcity.com "...Served with VP-40..." [18FEB98]
WAKEN, Gene eugenewaken@yahoo.com "...I served with VP-771 at NAS Los Alamitos, California as a Jezebel Operator. I crewed with CDR Bruce Rosnes and LT Jerry Coffee flying the P2V-5, P2V-6 and P2V-7 drilling holes in the sky..." [03SEP2009]
WALDEN, Larry larrywalden@bellsouth.net "...I served with VQ-2 at NS Rota, Spain from 1972 to 1976 in the Propulsion Section. I still have some great memories of NS Rota, Spain and the friends I had there. After NS Rota, Spain I worked as a Civilian Technician for 36 years will retire April 3rd, 2009. If anyone remembers me drop me a line..." [17MAR2009]
WALDEN, Michael walden39@netzero.com "...I served in the Navy from August 1999 through August 2003. I was stationed at NAS Oceana for 2 years then was assigned to VP-26 NAS Brunswick, Maine. We deployed to NAS Keflavik, Iceland from August 2002 through February 2003. I had a great time serving with my fellow Shipmates. I just wanted to wish every a Safe and Happy Holiday..." [25DEC2003]
WALDEN, Wayne J. "Wally" seffner47@yahoo.com "...I served with VP-30 at NAS Patuxent River, Maryland from May 1966 to December 1968..." [15APR2010]
WALDOW, AMH2 Robert waldow37@bellsouth.net "...I served with VP-6 (1956-1958) at NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii with a deployment to NAS Iwakuni, Japan. Was in a flight crew and loved the P2V. I would like to hear from former Shipmates..." [18JAN2018]
WALDROP, William "Jack" wjackwaldrop@sbcglobal.net "...I served with VR-23 (1953-1955) Carrier On-board Delivery (COD) Unit..." [28JUN2015]
WALDRON, CDR James Edgar Retired  "Taken at Little America Five (LAS V)" JWALDRON@aol.com "...Served with VX-6 and author of 'Flight of the Puckered Penguins' (See A BIT OF HISTORY Below)..." WEBSITE: http://www.icair.iac.org.nz/history/flight/index1.html
WALES, Steve TERRY21_35758@YAHOO.COM "...I was in VQ-2 from 79-83 and then came back with VP-56 in 85. I was reading this page and saw a lot of names I remember. I'm out of the Navy now 12 years and that was enough. I'm currently working at NASA in Huntsville, Alabama. I would like to hear from some of the old people there. Hi to John Herndon and Ed Russel. John and myself went over together in 77 and I can't believe he is still there. Also, I have a part time job working on a Bush Grand National Race Team. Look for me on TV sometimes. I'm what you call a Weekend Warrior when they need help. This year I'm helping the 59 car. Well, hope to hear back from some of you. Hey does anyone remember Faye Koenig who worked in AIMD there and if you know how to contact her I would like that info. Last known duty station was NAS Cecil Field, Jacksonville, Florida. Also, if anyone knows Jeff Larson I wish to find him also. Thank you..." [28MAR2001]
WALFORD, Dan p3tacco@yahoo.com "......" [30OCT98]
WALKER, Al H. awgvt@aol.com "...I enlisted in the Navy and attended Boot Camp February 1, 1952 at San Diego, California (52-110)and attended AD "A" School and O&R at NAS Corpus Christi, Texas. I was then assigned to ATU-700 NAS Corpus Christi, Texas where I attended Flight Engineers School. In 1954 (or 1955) I reported to FASRON-119 NS Sangley Point, Philippines (played on the Championship Basketball, Volleyball and Track Teams). I arrived at FASRON-119 the weekend that a FASRON-119 aircraft crashed off the end of the island. Got a swap to VA-65 on the USS Essex, back to NAS Alameda, California and discharged January 26, 1956..." [30JUN2005]
WALKER, NCCM (AW/NAC) Burr Retired walkerburr@aol.com "...I served with VP-31 (1969-1971), VP-4 (1974-1977) as a FE, VP-31 (1978-1979), USS Midway, USS independence, COMmander Fleet AIr, WESTern PACific (COMFAIRWESTPAC) and Commander, Naval Air TRAining (CNATRA) and retired in 1998..." [BIO Updated 08FEB2012 | 02FEB2012]
WALKER, CAPTAIN Charles M. (Chuck) Retired cm_walker@excite.com "...Joined VP-4 January 1965, PPC SP2H Crew 4, E.E.(Gene) Bowen was C.O, deployed NAS Iwakuni, Japan with dets in Saigon and NS Sangley Point, Philippines. Returned NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii to begin transition to P-3. R. T. (Dick) Duncan became C.O.. As P-3A received SP2H transfered out even though VP-4 continued to operate with reduced number of aircraft and crews. Deployed to NAS Iwakuni, Japan January 1967. I became CO December 1966. Lost Crew 10 in April 67 off Tshima Island in straits while on routine patrol, kept dets in NS Sangley Point, Philippines or Taiwan for Vietnam ops. Ken Dankel crew detected infiltrators which were sunk and received medals on return to NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii. Command tour ended November 1967 with orders to USS Tallahatchie County (AVB-2), NAF Naples, Italy. Was my best tour of 32 years in USN. Still in touch with many friends that era tho have been retired 25 years. Best wishes to all Skinny Dragons. Fay says Hello..." [01FEB2002]
WALKER, AMS3 Clint clint.duenorthhelicopters@xplornet.com "...I served with VP-40 in 1996..." [01APR2010]
WALKER, ATC (AW/NAC) Dan Retired drwc130@aol.com "...Hi to any old Shipmates out there! I retired at NAS Point Mugu, California after a final tour with VR-55, completeing my Navy time in an aircrew billet and having a great time as squadron OPS Chief. I was with VP-67 when we disestablished in 1994, had a couple of tours with VP-65 in the '80s and '90s, retired and now live in Camarillo, CA working as a senior logistics analyst on a 10 year NAVAIR contract at NAS Point Mugu, California. Looking forward to building our retirement home on our lot in Prescott, AZ and going into a semi-retirement mode- love to hear from any old Shipmates out there..." [24AUG2004]
WALKER, AT3 Dean dnwlkr@sbcglobal.net "...I served with VP-60 from 1973 to 1976. I'm currently a District Manager with Canon USA. Just wondering what happened to everyone from the tweet shop from those years..." [24MAY2011]
WALKER, Hap Retired hcwalker@aol.com "...I was a tron with VP-68 at PAX River from 1978 until 1983 when I went to the precom crew for VP-MAU Brunswick. Stayed there until '89 and then to VR-62 in Detroit where I retired in '93. I am currently in grad school at the University of Georgia..."
WALKER, AO2 James "Zeke" jzwalk@aol.com "...I served with VP-49 (1969-1971). I am trying to locate AW Alan Lutz and AW Ed Boling - any help would be appreciated..." [19OCT2010]
WALKER, AMH1 Keith S. Retired norry47@msn.com "...I served with FASRON-11 NAS Atsugi, Japan (1953 to 1956), VW-3 Guam (1959 till disestablishment), AEWBarRonPac (Airborne Early Warning Barrier Squadron Pacific) Hawaii (1960 to 1962), NAS Patuxent River, Maryland with AEWTULANT (Airborne Early Warning Training Unit Atlantic), OASU, NAS Lakehurst N.J. with Blimps, NAS North Island, San Diego, California in O&R, VC-11, and VX-8 till I was discharged in 1967. Went to Saigon with OASU in 1966 with flying TV planes called Project Jenny..." [URL Updated 31JAN2005 | 11JUL2002]
WALKER, Michael A. Mwalker255@aol.com "...VO-67, Crew 9, Green Garudas..." [05AUG2000]
WALKER, Mike tbone2131@erols.com "...I served with VP-23 from January 1973 to December 1975. Rotations to NAF Lajes, Azores, Portugal, NS Rota, Spain, and NAS Bermuda. I always loved returning to God's country, Maine. AT Aircrew radio "Wireless" operator. I Could find the World Series over the HF bands on any October flight over the chilly North Atlantic! Off duty, I managed to befriend the best bunch of scurvy bilge rats a fella could know. Searching for Scotty Sheills, Mike Bidwell, Paul Rumph, Chip Cox, or anybody who ever shared a beer with me!..." [07JUL2000]
WALKER, Joseph c/o His Son Joseph Walker, Jr. Walker8833@aol.com "...My Dad served with VP-63 Crew #2..." [03DEC2002]
WALKER, Joya L. JOYAWALKER@HOTMAIL.COM "...I served with VP-40 from 1991-1993. I am trying to locate some of the Shipmates I served with during my time with VP-40. I would love to hear from you guys and girls..." [E-Mail Updated 16OCT2001 | 10OCT2001]
WALKER, Pat wlkrpatricia@aol.com "...I served with VP-19 (1981-1983) as an Intelligence Officer. I made one deployment to NAF Misawa, Japan..." [26MAR2012]
WALKER, Rich SkyBoss79@aol.com "...Served in RVAH-3 from September 1966 till August 1969 in FAETULANT Detachment as a pilot instructor on the CPT and WST trainers for the Vig. NATTC NAS Memphis, Tennessee January 1966 till Augugust 1966. Boot Camp at NTC San Diego October 1965 to December 1965..." [22APR2002]
WALKER, AW1(AW/NAC) Robert Lee Chochinko@aol.com "...Hello to all my old fellow Aircrewmen and Shipmates! Old Psycho, EMBO, or Uncle Bob depending on which squadron I was in. I served with HS-14 in San Diego, California from 1989 till 1993 then had to move on to VS-21 in NAS Atsugi, Japan and served with them from 1994 to 1996. I was finally rewarded with the good life of the VP Navy (PERDIEM!) and flew with VP-9 out of NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii and made the move over to MCAS/NAS Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii. I served with VP-9 for 3 great years. I am currently in NAS Misawa, Japan working at the TSC. Tell all my old friends and Shipmates "Fly Safe and Take Care."..." [05JUL2002]
WALKER, AMSC (sel) Steven swalker@kdn0.attnet.or.jp"...I started in VP in 1991 as a FE in VP-22 through there decom in 1993. I then transfered to VP-40 where I am currently serving..."
WALKER, AW2 Thomas twwalkers@live.com "...I served with VP-65 (1972-1975) and flew with Crew-3..." [19DEC2016]
WALKER, AW1 (AW/NAC) Timothy M. Retired tmwalker@bellsouth.net "...I flew as a SS3 from 1975 until my retirement (against my will-damn high year tenure) in 1995. I started on A/B retrofits and ended with Charlie model Update llls. I flew as an instructor in VP-30 from 1975 to 1978, VP-24 from 1979 to 1985, VP-16 from 1989 to 1995 and FASO (EW Instructor) from 1985 to 1989. I retired with 9 deployments and 7000 hrs. I dont miss the BS but I do miss the flying and the friends. Any of y'all who want to, drop a line and we can re-live the old times, try and remember the stories, and end up telling a bunch of BIG lies..."
WALKLEY, Robert robert.mw@optusnet.com.au "...I served with VAP-61 (1968-1970). Now living in Townsville Australia since 1972. I would like to hear from former Shipmates..." [27MAY2015]
WALKO, James jwalkodel@hotmail.com "...I served with VP-24 (1971-1973)..." [24JAN2015]
WALTERS, AK3 Andrew (Walt) ALEGIONPOST235@aol.com "...In 1980 I graduated from High School and volunteered to go Navy. Boot Camp was at Great Lakes from July-September. October I was sent to VAQ-33 at NAS Norfolk, Virginia and stayed there until they realized that VAQ-33 had moved to Key West, FL. I went to FRAMP School their until December 19th, 1980 - Nice duty. January 2nd, 1981 I was sent to VQ-1 NAS Agana, Guam and stayed there 31/2 years. I was sent to NSF Diego Garcia during Lebanon and Grenada. In the early 80's our squadron Logo was the Bat World Watchers. I worked in the VQ-1 AMSU Department as an AK3. I went on a round robin to NAS Atsugi, Japan then to Osan Korea and back to Guam a week later - nice tour. I tooka month leave to go to the Philippines and stayed with locals - another nice adventure. Any one that's been to Guam and has stores to share, just send an e-mail..." [13FEB2001]
WALKINSHAW, David djwinor@cp.com "...VB/VPB-142 ('43-45) Mr. David Walkinshaw, 358 Lower Vista Ct. NW, Salem, OR 97304. 503-373-9894..." http://www.warships1.com/reunion_airgroup.htm [21DEC98]
WALL, AT2 Dan dwall@gmwlaw.com "...I served with VAP-61 as AT2 from 1968 to 1969 at NS Sangley Point, Philippines, Osan, FASU/NSA DaNang, Republic of Vietnam, and Bangkok (missed Queensland). I remember Muskrat Ross, Badtoe Benson, Neil Herringshaw, Obie Parish, Ron Bailey, John Chacon, Tom Campbell and his big brother, CPO Williams, Hoard, and Dave Altcher..." [04AUG2003]
WALL, AVCM Daniel Retired bulkhed@comcast.net "...(02/1963-10/1985) - I served with VP-65 (12/1974-06/1976) as the W/C 220 supervisor during the transition from the P2s to the P-3 iron bombers. CDR Frohlich was CO and was relieved by Cdr. Borroughs during my tour. Made AEC and was assigned to NAVAIRES NAS Point Mugu, California as Training Department Chief in charge through August 1977 with Captain Janiec, Commanding. Other commands included CMC of VP-91 till retirement, VA-304 Maint Chief E9, VR-55 Maint Chief E8, VC-13 Maint Chief E8/E7 VP-69 plank-owner E6, NAS Seattle, Washington VR/VP line E6, USS Ranger E5, VA-873 A4C Weapons Release Systems Tech E5, NAS Alameda, California W/C 620 TechE5/E4, USS Walton (DE361) BM Striker E3 and USS Edmonds (DE406) BM Striker E2/E1..." [BIO Updated 08MAY2018 | BIO Updated 02FEB2016 | E-Mail Updated 12JUN2015 | 1997]
WALL, F. LYNN FIDDLINLYN@aol.com "...I EARNED MY ENLISTED WINGS OF GOLD IN VP-21 1963-1965 NAS Brunswick, Maine and was an AO3..." [26JUL99]
WALL, ADCS W. Joe Retired jwallav@bellsouth.net "...I was in VC-5 / VAH-5 / RVAH-5 in 49-56, NAS Pensacola, Florida 56-59, VP-5 in 59-60, AD(B) School 60, VP-11 in 61, NAMT NAS Oceana and NAS Norfolk, Virginia 61-65, VP-44 in 65-67, and VX-1 67-70. I'm retired from the Navy and FAA but still active in aviation, conducting Aircraft Maintenance Seminars for FAA certificated A & P mechanics and I am an FAA Desiginated Airworthiness Represenative (DAR), certifying aircraft and aircraft parts for export, and recertificating aircraft on return to US from a foreign owner..." [E-Mail Updated 24MAR2010 | 01JAN2001]
WALL, Les J. lesjwall@earthlink.net "...Just wanted to drop a note to all my old Shipmates and some not so old. I was with VP-65 from 1982 till I retired in 1994. I started out as a second mech and continued thru FE school in NAS Moffett Field, California, and now I are one, a P-3 Flt Eng that is. What a great Trident Team we were and I'm sure we put that teamwork to use everyday in our daily lives. I now work as a R&D Technician at Guidant Corp. in Temecula. I miss all the flying though as most of us do. Well, if you feel like it drop me a line. As the Irish always say; May the road rise before you, May the wind be always at your back, And may you be in Heaven a half hour before the devel knows your dead..." [10NOV2003]
WALL, AT3 Rick rickwall02@comcast.net "...I served with VP-22 (Radio Operator - Crew 12) from August 1973 to August 1975). If anyones still out there drop me a line..." [01OCT2008]
WALL, AW3 Scott "Radar" wall.scott@gmail.com "...I served with VP-11 (CAC-10 Sensor 3) with the sharpest AW's, IT's, Ordnancmen Pilots and FE's in the Navy. Cocktail (the man in the box), Cowboy, Lumox, Lothar, Dunn, Hiedenthal, Diestler, Farnsworth and Minet. I would like to hear from former Shipmates..." [14DEC2009]
WALL, APC Willie Joe Sr. [Deceased] c/o His Son ADCS Willie Joe Wall, Jr., Retired jwallav@bellsouth.net "...My Dad served with VP-8S..." [13JAN2001]
WALLACE, AT2 Daniel "Wally" racefand@frognet.net "...I served with VP-1 from February 1963 to June 1965 (Crew-3 and Crew-7 - Pilots Reid and Riess and Techs were Rice and Drews) and VP-93 at NAF Detroit, Michigan. I am now retired and living in my home town of Athens, OH..." [09FEB2010]
WALLACE, Don donwallace38@yahoo.com "...I served with VP-42 at NAS North Island, San Diego, California and NAS Whidbey Island, Washington from 1961 to -1964. Semi tired now in Texas. I would like to hear from former Shipmates..." [26JUL2009]
WALLACE, Don dwall33175@direcway.com "...I served with VP-9 from 1963 to 1965 NAS Alameda, California, NAS Adak, Alaska, NAS Moffett Field, California, NAF Kadena, Okinawa, Japan, and back to NAS Moffett Field, California for discharge..." [E-Mail Updated 11AUG2003 | 21SEP98]
WALLACE, AT3 Donald A.  cdad800@comcast.net "...I served with VU-5 (1953-1954) at Guam and Itazuki, Japan and VU-7 at NAS North Island, San Diego, California (which was moved to Brown Field outside of Chulavista in California). Also 3-4 week temperary detachment NAS Cubi Point, Philippines. Looking for VU-5 patch "We Drag The Rag". Looking for Buddy George Connors or any other Shipmates..." [18MAR2013]
WALLACE, Freddie C. FREDDIE935@aol.com "...I served in VP-45 in NAS Coco Solo, Panama, Canal Zone 1955-1956. I worked out of the air frames shop, as well as flew lots of missions as 2'ND mech and as an observor on the P5M. I surely can remember some harrowing night flights during those panamanian tropical depressions, they were surely not for the faint at heart. Transitioned to NAS Bermuda with the squadron, flew some aircrew missions there and still remember that night flight from NOB to Bermuda to escape hurricane Hazel. I remember counting parachutes in flight and we were one short for the crew, was not a good feeling!!!. After leaving NAS Bermuda I served on Corey Field in Pensacola Fl., then at NAS Whiting Field, Milton, Florida in pilot training squadrons with SNJ's and T28'S. In later years I joined the Naval Reserves in NAS Jacksonville, Florida and served in VP-0516, an augmentation sqdn. to VP-62 assigned to P-3's. Thanks to those early beginnings and training in the NAVY I have enjoyed an interesting career in the missile industry, working lots of programs including the Saturn 5 program to the moon, Apollo Soyuz, Skylab, and Have worked with the Space Shuttles on all flights from the start until today. A special thanks to all who have served and supported VP-45, and especially the P5M's and their crews and support personnel..." [E-Mail Updated 07DEC2001 | 14NOV99]
WALLACE, Jack jnkswall@comcast.net"...I served with VP-40 from March 1986 until August 1989. Was PPC of Crew 9 and deployed to NAF Kadena, Okinawa, Japan and NAF Misawa, Japan. From VP-40 transferred to NAS Corpus Christi, Texas and VT-31 as an multi-engine Instructor pilot flying T-44A Kingair turboprops. After two years became a TAR and was assigned to VP-68 at NAF Andrews, Maryland (Andrews AFB, Maryland). From VP-68 I transitioned to VR and flew the Navy C-130T Hercules with VR-53 while remaining at NAF Andrews, Maryland. Left active duty after 14 years but drilled with the Naval Reserve and initially served in the Navy Command Center at the Pentagon for almost two years. Got command of Navy Central Command detachment 0861 at Navy & Marine Corps Reserve center West Palm Beach, Florida. Retired out of the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) in 2012. Logged over 3600 Navy pilot hours! Live in Annapolis and am a captain with Delta Air Lines..." [BIO Updated 03NOV2020 | 07NOV2003]
WALLACE, Jackie Conway shawnpwallace@aol.com "...I served with VPB-32 from 1943 to 1945. I'm looking for old Shipmates..." [20OCT2006]
WALLACE, Jimmy G. "Wally" jwallace@alaska.net "...I served with VP-17 (1965-1968) doing bench repair and shore patrol duties until I qualified for aircrew in 1966 as Julie/Jez/Radio operator with Crew-7. I have lots of great memories still considering its 35 years later. My Shipmates Steve Novak, Bob Lewis, Wayne Biggers, Mike Davis and many others had some great times. I came onboard at 19 years old in NAS Iwakuni, Japan and fell in with the rebel rousers right away. "Seventeen Give Em Hell" was our war cry (mostly used at the Manhattan club in Cavite or the smoker in Cam Ranh). Wish I had a nickle for every San Miguel beer we hauled in the P2's belly from NS Sangley Point, Philippines to NAF Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam, some which we traded the grunts for jungle boots-Kbars-watchs. I will never forget the 14 hour Market Time tracks we flew in NAF Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam. Ended my service with 700+ flight hours and to this day I still remember "Coffee On The Wing Beam" every time I pour a cup (I try to forget the piss tube). Still have my leather flight jacket and it fits! Steve Novak and I had great times in Oak Harbor and Bellingham chasing the college girls. Mike Davis if you read this sorry about running your 426 wedge of the Anacortes dead end at 100+MPH (we lived). I would love to hear from any old Shipmates..." [E-Mail Updated 16NOV2011 | 28MAY2003]
WALLACE, Lou coalminer@tqci.net "...I served with VP-92, VP-83, VPB-107, VP-24. I flew in P2V7's and P-3's. I would like to hear from Shipmates in any of the squadrons I served with..." [28SEP99]
WALLACE, AOC(NAC)AW Louis Chance, Jr. "Wally" Retired wallace.chance@ngc.com "...I served with VP-68 (03/1974-31/12/1994) at NAS Patuxent River, Maryland, RTU68 (06/1973-03/1974) at NAS Patuxent River, Maryland, USS Independence (CVA-62) (03/1971-03/1973) at NAS Norfolk, Virginia, Air Launched Weapons School (02/1971-03/1971) at NAS Norfolk, Virginia, Naval Weapons Test Squadron (WST) (08/1969-02/1971) at NAS Patuxent River, Maryland, RTC Great Lakes (01/1969-03/1969), AO "A" School Naval Air Training Center (03/1969-08/1969) at NAS Jacksonville, Florida..." [07AUG2020]
WALLACE, AMCS (AW/NAC) Robin acorndes@bellsouth.net "...I am the last plank owner of VP-67. I was there 1 Nov. 1970 through 4 March 1994 and now I am the president of the VP-67 Alumni Association. The other officers are: Vice Pres: ADC Dean Martin, Tres: AFCM Lee Bird, Sec: AOC Bob Fallert. We will be planning a Reunion soon and we have just become active with the Mid Atlantic Air Museum which now has old PL-09 SP2H 145915. Hope all old VP-67 Shipmates will kick in when we announce the next Reunion on this website and get the word out. AVCM Tom Banning at Federal Express is putting together a squadron master recall and I will get him to sign onto this website so you can contact him. I am still drilling at NSA Mid-South in the VTU helping out the carrier augment units and former chairman of the Mid-South Guard and Reserve M-16 Rifle Tournament just so my free time doesn't go to waste. Hope to hear from old Shipmates and I will help you find others. Fair winds and following seas..." [07APR99]
WALLACE, ATN3 Roger wrogerg@bellsouth.net "...I served with VP-5 from September 1957 To December 1959. We deployed to NAS Argentia, Newfoundland, Canada, NAS Keflavik, Iceland and NS Roosevelt Roads, PR..." [02JAN2009]
WALLACE, AX2 Terry wallacet1@mac.com "...I served with VP-1 (1964-1967) and flew with Crew-4 then Crew-12. I would like to hear from former Shipmates..." [E-Mail Updated 13JAN2012 | 02JAN2002]
WALLEN, AW Bruce bdwallen@charter.net "...I was in VP-9 from December 1973-March 1977. I was an AW and on Crew 12. Would like to make contact with others from that time. I am especially looking for Edwin Foster, Steven Bell, and Owen Carroll..." [21FEB2005]
WALLENBURG, John wall_fish@msn.com"...Greetings from John Wallenburg Previous member of VPB-130, 1944-45 South Pacific Kaneohe Bay - Moratai. I would appreciate hearing from any former PV-1 squadron members..." [01SEP2000]
WALLER, Tom (FIREANT) TSWJr1963@Aol.com "...Served in VP-62 from 1986 until 1998. I was the first OSAM in the squadron. Was fortunate to meet some outstanding people during my tenure and the times and memories will be forever lasting. Unfortunately it ended prematurely when I accidentally wrecked the "O" Van after a night out on the town. The TAR Skipper was not amused to say the least. Presently an ATCS in Jacksonville, FL. Look forward to any and all messages from old Shipmates. Take care and God Bless..." [17JAN2001]
WALLIS, Fred fredwallis@hotmail.com "...Served with VP-49 in 1976 and 1977 as second mech on crew 2, (Canadian crew). Made both NAS Keflavik, Iceland and NAS Sigonella, Sicily deployments. Would like to hear from anyone..." [19JUL2002]
WALLIS, Kenneth M. kenneth.wallis@navy.mil "...Served with VP-17 from March 1963 to November 1964 on Crew 2 then Crew 5. Deployed to NAF Naha, Okinawa, Japan June 1964. Dets to Siagon, Vietnam August 8th, 1964..." [02NOV2005]
WALLIN, Robert L rwallin@visioneeringcorp.com "...Was with VP-2 1964 Alaska deployment made the "great eartquake" and did 1965 with NAS Iwakuni, Japan deployment. Was with Crew 1 (CO D. Lane PPC) in Alaska and Crew 3 Harrisons Harlets (J.R. Harrison PPC) for NAS Iwakuni, Japan. Flew radio and jez. Anybody from VP-2 drop me some mail..." [24JUN2000]
WALLING, CT Bruce bwallin2@tampabay.rr.com "...I served with VQ-1. Looking for any CT's serving at NAS Atsugi, Japan and or FASU/NSA DaNang, Republic of Vietnam from 1967 to 1969..." [27JUN2006]
WALLING, ANN3 John A. [Deceased] C/O Larry Jackson lj2000dj@aol.com "...I am looking for any information regarding my uncle, John A. Walling AMM3/c, who was assigned to VPB-20. His plane was shot down March 29, 1945 in the South China sea. I am seeking any informaiton regarding the type of plane, the location in which it went down, etc. I am informed that there were no survivors. Your assistance in my search for information is greatly appreciated. Respectfully..." [19DEC2000]
WALLING, LCDR Ken Retired
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