A BIT OF HISTORY: "03OCT69--Cdr John F. Kneisl to Command Patrol Squadron 22 Blue Geese...Cdr John F. Kneisi will relieve Cdr James W. Cornwell as commanding officer of VP-22 Tuesday morning on the NAS parade ground, between the station Admin building and the Chapel. The 10 a.m. ceremony will be preceded by a personnel inspection. RAdm Donald C. Davis, ComFAirHawaii/ComHawSeaFron, and Capt Jens B. Hansen, ComFAW-2, will speak during the ceremonies. Cdr Kneisi has been executive of the "Blue Geese" squadron since November 1968, during the squadron's last deployment to Okinawa. A native of New York City, Cdr Kneisi graduated from the University of Rochester (New York) with a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology. He was commissioned an Ensign in the Navy. in 1954 and received his wings in 1956. His first duty assignment, from 1956 to 1959, was with VW-4, the Navy's famed Hurricane Hunter Squadron based at NAS Jacksonville, Florida. Following duty with air groups embarked aboard the USS Wasp (CVS-18) and USS Salisbury Sound, then flagship for ComPatForSeventh Fleet. Prior to reporting to VP-22, Cdr Kneisl served as maintenance officer for VP-9 at NAS Moffett Field, California. Cdr Cornwell, who has been with VP-22 since January 1968 and commanded it since last October, will report to the Joint Chiefs of Staff in Washington, D.C..." The Pointer Fri., Oct. 3, 1969 Contributed by Peter Lindberg plindberg@surfnetusa.com

Circa 1968

A BIT OF HISTORY: Meritorious Unit Citation "...Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces Meritorious Unit Citation (Gallantry Cross)..." Official U. S. Navy Records (National Archives and Records Administration) via Fold3 http://www.fold3.com/ [14DEC2012]

A BIT OF HISTORY: "...On Patrol - Page 30 to 31 - Naval Aviation News - September 1968..." WebSite: http://www.history.navy.mil/nan/backissues/1960s/1968/sep68.pdf [15SEP2004]

A BIT OF HISTORY: "...On Patrol - Page 30 to 31 - Naval Aviation News - June 1968..." WebSite: http://www.history.navy.mil/nan/backissues/1960s/1968/jun68.pdf [15SEP2004]

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Circa 1967

A BIT OF HISTORY: "...VP-22 NAS Adak, Alaska deployment from November 1966 to June 1967. Photograph's probably taken in April 1967. I was a member of Crew 7 and the pilot that day was LCDR Pete Stogis (the best pilot I knew)..." Contributed by LaFLAM, Ray r.laflam@comcast.net [14MAR2009]

Left to Right: VP-22 P-3 (QA 6), VP-22 Hanger and Altitude 10 feet!

A BIT OF HISTORY: "...Fleet Air Wings On Patrol - Page 30 to 31 - Naval Aviation News - November 1967..." WebSite: http://www.history.navy.mil/nan/backissues/1960s/1967/nov67.pdf [13SEP2004]

A BIT OF HISTORY: "...Fleet Air Wings - Page 28 - Naval Aviation News - October 1967..." WebSite: http://www.history.navy.mil/nan/backissues/1960s/1967/oct67.pdf [12SEP2004]

A BIT OF HISTORY: "...Fleet Air Wings On Patrol - Page 28 to 29 - Naval Aviation News - August 1967..." WebSite: http://www.history.navy.mil/nan/backissues/1960s/1967/aug67.pdf [11SEP2004]

A BIT OF HISTORY: "...Fleet Air Wings On Patrol - Page 28 to 29 - Naval Aviation News - June 1967..." WebSite: http://www.history.navy.mil/nan/backissues/1960s/1967/jun67.pdf [10SEP2004]

A BIT OF HISTORY: "...Fleet Air Wings On Patrol - Page 28 to 29 - Naval Aviation News - May 1967..." WebSite: http://www.history.navy.mil/nan/backissues/1960s/1967/may67.pdf [10SEP2004]

A BIT OF HISTORY: "...Pacific, Atlantic 'E' Winnders Named - Page 3 - Naval Aviation News - April 1967..." WebSite: http://www.history.navy.mil/nan/backissues/1960s/1967/apr67.pdf [09SEP2004]

A BIT OF HISTORY: "...Fleet Air Wings On Patrol - Page 28 to 29 - Naval Aviation News - March 1967..." WebSite: http://www.history.navy.mil/nan/backissues/1960s/1967/mar67.pdf [08SEP2004]

A BIT OF HISTORY: "...Fleet Air Wings On Patrol - Page 30 to 31 - Naval Aviation News - February 1967..." WebSite: http://www.history.navy.mil/nan/backissues/1960s/1967/feb67.pdf [08SEP2004]

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Circa 1966

A BIT OF HISTORY: "...NAS Kwajalein, Marshall Islands Circa 1966..." Contributed by LaFLAM, Ray r.laflam@comcast.net [23JAN2009]

A BIT OF HISTORY: "...Fleet Air Wings On Patrol - Page 28 to 29 - Naval Aviation News - October 1966..." WebSite: http://www.history.navy.mil/nan/backissues/1960s/1966/oct66.pdf [07SEP2004]

A BIT OF HISTORY: "...Fleet Air Wings On Patrol - Page 28 to 29 - Naval Aviation News - September 1966..." WebSite: http://www.history.navy.mil/nan/backissues/1960s/1966/sep66.pdf [06SEP2004]

A BIT OF HISTORY: "...Fleet Air Wings On Patrol - Page 28 to 29 - Naval Aviation News - July 1966..." WebSite: http://www.history.navy.mil/nan/backissues/1960s/1966/jul66.pdf [06SEP2004]

A BIT OF HISTORY: "...VP-22 Man Talks So Others See - Page 29 - Naval Aviation News - July 1966..." WebSite: http://www.history.navy.mil/nan/backissues/1960s/1966/jul66.pdf [06SEP2004]

A BIT OF HISTORY: "...Fleet Air Wings On Patrol - Page 36 - Naval Aviation News - June 1966..." WebSite: http://www.history.navy.mil/nan/backissues/1960s/1966/jun66.pdf [05SEP2004]

A BIT OF HISTORY: "...VP-22's Own TACCO 'U' - Page 37 - Naval Aviation News - June 1966..." WebSite: http://www.history.navy.mil/nan/backissues/1960s/1966/jun66.pdf [05SEP2004]

A BIT OF HISTORY: "...On Patrol With Fleet Air Wings - Page 22 to 23 - Naval Aviation News - April 1966..." WebSite: http://www.history.navy.mil/nan/backissues/1960s/1966/apr66.pdf [05SEP2004]

A BIT OF HISTORY: "...Fleet Air Wings On Patrol - Page 36 to 37 - Naval Aviation News - March 1966..." WebSite: http://www.history.navy.mil/nan/backissues/1960s/1966/mar66.pdf [04SEP2004]

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Circa 1965

A BIT OF HISTORY: VP-22 History "...CAPTAIN George PRASSINOS served with VP-861 until September 1952. He accepted a regular commission as LT in 1955. In 1962 he was promoted to the rank of CDR. Following duty with VP-31 (03/1962-03/1963) as XO/CO he served with VP-22 (09/1965) as CO..." Official U. S. Navy Documention [25DEC2012]

A BIT OF HISTORY: "...On Patrol With Pacific Air Wings - Page 26 to 27 - Naval Aviation News - December 1965..." WebSite: http://www.history.navy.mil/nan/backissues/1960s/1965/dec65.pdf [03SEP2004]

A BIT OF HISTORY: "...ComNavAirPac E's Selected - Page 3 - Naval Aviation News - October 1965..." WebSite: http://www.history.navy.mil/nan/backissues/1960s/1965/oct65.pdf [02SEP2004]

A BIT OF HISTORY: "...Orions In Williwaw Land - Page 17 to 19 - Naval Aviation News - October 1965..." WebSite: http://www.history.navy.mil/nan/backissues/1960s/1965/oct65.pdf [02SEP2004]

A BIT OF HISTORY: "...On Patrol With Pacific Air Wings - Page 26 to 27 - Naval Aviation News - April 1965..." WebSite: http://www.history.navy.mil/nan/backissues/1960s/1965/apr65.pdf [31AUG2004]

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Circa 1963

A BIT OF HISTORY: VP-22 History "..."Armchair" 3 (QA-3) hunting and tracking it's prey..." Contributed by COX, W. "Skip" skpcx@ptd.net [13SEP2007]

A BIT OF HISTORY: "...VP-22 Excels In Safety - Page 26 - Naval Aviation News - March 1963..." WebSite: http://www.history.navy.mil/nan/backissues/1960s/1963/mar63.pdf [25AUG2004]

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Circa 1962

A BIT OF HISTORY: "...Eight Years Safe Flying - Page 38 - Naval Aviation News - October 1962..." WebSite: http://www.history.navy.mil/nan/backissues/1960s/1962/oct62.pdf [24AUG2004]

A BIT OF HISTORY: "...Five Squadrons Patrol China Coast - Page 15 - Naval Aviation News - January 1962..." WebSite: http://www.history.navy.mil/nan/backissues/1960s/1962/jan62.pdf [22AUG2004]

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Circa 1960

A BIT OF HISTORY: "...(FASRON-111, VP-6, VP-22, VP-28, VP-45 and VP-49) - Naval Aeronautical Organization OPNAV NOTICE 05400 for Fiscal Year 1960 dated 1 February 1960 is: DECLASSIFIED per Office of Chief of Naval Operations on 1 February 1965 by Op-501 - Atlantic Fleet Support Stations..." WebSite: Naval Historical Center http://www.history.navy.mil/a-record/nao53-68/fy1960-feb60.pdf [13MAR2007]

A BIT OF HISTORY: "...Gold Aircrewmen Wings - Page 47 - Naval Aviation News - January 1961..." WebSite: http://www.history.navy.mil/nan/backissues/1960s/1961/jan61.pdf [19AUG2004]

A BIT OF HISTORY: "...Reserves - Naval Aviation News - October 1960..." WebSite: http://www.history.navy.mil/nan/backissues/1960s/1960/oct60.pdf [18AUG2004]

A BIT OF HISTORY: "...In 1960 a Warrant Officer presented our Skipper, J.L.Kauth, a live goose colored blue by some means (at quarters). The skipper had the goose kept in a cage outside the duty office at the old hangar we were in at the time with VP-6 and VP-28. A young Airman was assigned to clean the cage and one morning the goose was found hanging by the neck in his cage, dead. Cdr. Kauth directed the AIO, Ltjg Campbell to investigate and after some weeks he tendered his report, officially pronouncing as a result of his investigation that the goose had commited suicide. Mr. Campbell left the Navy as a Ltjg not too long afterward..." Contributed by Jim Lovely AMHC (RET) jlovely1@houston.rr.com [11JAN99]

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