 VP-49 Shipmates
ABRETSKE, AX1 Anthony I Retired aabret@juno.com "...From 1962 till 1979 I served in VP-7, VP-30, VP-5, VX-1, VP-24, and retired from VP-49 in Sept 1979. Most of my shore duty was at NAS Jacksonville, Florida AMD. I was a "Madman". These were the best years of my life..." [E-Mail Updated 18FEB2000 | 29JUL98]
ADAMS, Gerald C. Retired kingsman@consultant.com "...I served with VP-49 (04/1960-1963) at NAS Bermuda. Enlisted in the Navy in April 1956 and retired July 1, 1975..." [30APR2015]
ADAMS, AWC James J. "JJ" Retired jimadamz@hotmail.com "...I served aboard NAS Atsugi, Japan from September 1965 to January 1967, VP-49 at NAS Patuxent River, Maryland from June 1967 to 1969, Anti-Submarine Classification and Analysis Center at NAS Sigonella, Sicily from 1969 through 1971, FAETUPAC NAS Norfolk, Virginia and NAS Lakehurst, New Jersey from 1972 to 1975, HSL-34 (Plankowner) frin 1976 through 1978, COMHELSEACONWING ONE from 1978 through 1982 and retired AWC in 1982..." [E-Mail Updated 11JUN2009 | BIO Updated 10NOV2000 | E-Mail Updated 03AUG2000 | 02NOV99]
ALEXANDER, Larry (Little Doc) L.ALEXANDER@THORNWELL.ORG "...I was served with VP-49 from 1972 through 1976. I would like to hear from anyone from that time frame or information of others..." [31MAY2000]
ALIDAG, Olandino alidagfamily@yahoo.com "...I served with VP-49 (1979-1982) and worked in Powerplants. I am currently living in San Diego enjoying retirement at age 65..." [12JAN2014]
ALLEN, Duane "Sleeper" dallen@nch.com "...Joined VP-49 Summer of 1976 until October of 1980. Had some of the best times of my life. Still in contact with some guys from those days. Keith Gregg, Brian Bruns, Terry Sellers and Steve Barrett. Would like to contact Steve Kowalski, Ron Weiland, Pat Coughlin, Bob Felkamp and Earl Jackson and Don Levalley. Any help with this would be appericated..." [19OCT2002]
ALLEN, AOC (NAC/AW) Steve (Snuffy) Retired SaSteveCPO@aol.com "...Hello FELLOW Shipmates. I have some outstanding memories of numerous deployments with some of the most outstanding people in the world - P-3 SAILORS. Served with VP-49 1979-82, VP-16 1982-85, VP-1 1985-88, VP-17 1993-95, and CPWP 1995-98. Never under-estimate the usefulness of ordnance!!!!!!..." [E-Mail Updated 29SEP99 | 13JUL98]
ALSTROM, Ray rayray@viptx.net "...Was AME2 Ray Alstrom in VP-49 from 1975 through 1978. Made deployments to NAS Keflavik, Iceland and NAS Sigonella, Sicily - 1976 & 1977 respectively. Worked in the Aviator's Equipment Shop..." [30MAR98]
AMBURGEY, AT1 Robert C. ramburgey94@yahoo.com "...I served with VP-49 (1960-1964), VP-18 (1964-1968), VP-21 (1968-1969), NATTC NAS Memphis, Tennessee (1970-1973), VP-11 (1973-1978) as a Radio Operator and NADC (Warminister) Johnsville, Pennsylvania (1978-1981)..." [BIO Updated 16MAY2013 | 10MAY2013]
ANDERSON, BARRY "ANDY" ANDERSONBK@PSNS.NAVY.MIL "...WAS AN AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER AT NS Sangley Point, Philippines 1968-70. HAVE GREAT MEMORIES OF VP-1, VP-49, VP-50, VW-1, AND ALL THE REST. ALSO HAVE GREAT MEMORIES OF "LIBERTY." LOVE TO HEAR FROM OLD Shipmates..." [18SEP98]
ANDERSON, Vernon vernon_and@hotmail.com "...I served with VP-49 (1954-1955) at NAS Bermuda..." [23JUN2012]
ANDERSON, PN3 William E. "Andy" william.e.anderson@excite.com "...I served with VP-9 (1967-1969) with deployments to NAS Adak, Alaska and NAS Bermuda, VP-49 and VF squadrons. I hung around with AO1 Fant and Sip. I would like to hear from former Shipmates..." [10AUG2011]
ARBAUGH, AO Johnny "Smoky" navyjohn@cox.net "...I served with VP-49 from January 1958 to June 1961 as a crew member, ordnanceman on 9 Boat and for a while and then on 3 Boat..." [08FEB2010]
AUDET, P. tomcat_230@yahoo.com "...I served with VP-49 from 1989 to 1993 then VP-11 from 1993 till 1995 then got stuck going to the fighter comunity at NAS Patuxent River, Maryland untill 98. Now I am seperated and would love to here from any one that I might have served with during these times..." [02MAR2000]
BACH, AMSC Douglas A. Retired bachd@zoominternet.net "...I served with VP-49, VP-46 and Naval Aviation Engineering Service Unit (NAESU) at NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii. I remember a flight from NS Rota, Spain to NAS Keflavik, Iceland and had to stop and take on fuel at NAF Lajes, Azores, Portugal. We were almost out of JP and approaching runway cross winds that was blowing us off approach. Unfortunately, we only had enough fuel to make one more try then to ditch. Never so scared in my life. Pilot LCDR Jose Sullivan slamed plane on runway and we spent the night before heading to NAS Keflavik, Iceland. Great job saving all aboard!..." [26MAR2016]
BAILEY, AE2 Wayne wayne.bailey@navy.mil "...I served with VP-49 (02/1967) after a Med cruise on the USS Independence(CVA-62). I worked out of the shop and flew with Crew-12 (Bob Koster) as the 2nd Mech while deployed to NS Sangley Point, Philippines and U-Tapao Royal Thailand Air Force Base, Thailand. I was honorably discharged in November 1969 and started a career as an electrician until 1973. Started a Civil Service career as an Elect. Eng Tech an am still at it..." [08DEC2011]
BALK, ADJ3 John JBalk15428@aol.com "...I was stationed with VP-49 from 1972-1975. My rate was ADJ3. I had a great time with some of the best bunch of guys in the world. I'd do it again. Thanks for some great memories..." [24FEB2001]
BANKS, AW2 Chuck riverview350@hotmail.com "...I served with VP-49 (1968-1972)..." [E-Mail Updated 21MAR2025 | E-Mail Updated 21JUN2015 | 14MAR2014]
BANKS, William williambanks@yahoo.com "...I served with VP-49 in the early 1970s and VP-90 in the 1980's. It's amazing how many of my old crew mates and avionics types have shown up through this service..." [30OCT2003]
BARRETT, AMCS Steve R. Retired baggerbfmc2@yahoo.com "...I served with VP-49 (1975-1982) and flew as a FE..." [20NOV2016]
BARRY, Rick  rickbarry@aol.com "...Served in VP-49 from 1/57 to 2/60, leaving as LT after a most memorable wetting down party at Ireland's Island RN Officers' Club. My wife Linda and I gave truth to the saying that there was a baby in each water well. We moved 3 times and had 3 kids there. Great tour. We are looking forward very much to the November reunion in Pensacola. (See Bob Griffin's comments.)...Richard E. Barry, Barry Associates 3808 North Albemarle Street; Arlington, Virginia 22207 USA Tel:+703/241-3808; Fax: +703/241-7968..." WEBSITE: http://www.rbarry.com/"
BARTON-WHITE, Janelle (Jan) Lboc@digitalexp.com "...I served in VP-49 from 1986 through 1989. I would love to hear from any enlisted or officers who might remember me. Especially from the corrosion (rust busters) team, or airframes who served through the 1987 NAS Bermuda and the 1988 NAS Sigonella, Sicily deployments. If anyone should know the whereabouts of Cecelia "Cee" Vaughn or AMSC Dave Carter, please contact me for certain! Thanks, and I look forward to hearing from you!..." [10FEB2002]
BATES, AO2 Fred turguson@optonline.com "...I served with VP-49 from 1965-1968 home based in NAS Patuxent River, Maryland. I was discharged in January 1969 as a Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd class. Was deployed to NAS Adak, Alaska, NAS Bermuda, Newfoundland, Azores, NS Sangley Point, Philippines, & U-Tapao Thailand. Was a Ordnance Aircrewman with crew #5 from 1966-69..." [E-Mail Updated 15DEC2002 | 18AUG98]
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]
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]
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]
 "...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]
BENNETT, Heather (McCollister) bhmccolli@sbcglobal.net "...I served with VP-49 from 1985 to 1989 with deployments to NAS Sigonella, Sicily and NAS Bermuda. I would love to connect with prior Shipmates. Living in Napa, CA with husband and our dog Teal. Life is good..." [09JUN2009]
BENNETT, Ray Ray_Bennett@EES.enron.com "...VP-49 from 67 to 70. AE2, WestPac, Iceland. Hey Budda, are you there?..." [01JUL98]
BETSKO, Bob mdbetsko@onemain.com "...I was a member of VP-49 from 1963 to 1966 when I was discharged. My rate was AZ(2) and I worked in the Maint./Quality Control Office. I was also a member Of crew 3 and flew at the Julie/ECM position. Also served as the crews cook on flights. Spent alot of time in NAS Bermuda, NAS Argentia, Newfoundland, Canada, and made the NAS Adak, Alaska deployment in 66. I heve lost touch with everyone and would like to find some Shipmates we can share memories with. I don't have any idea what happened to Rinny?..." [31AUG2000]
BINKS, AMS2 Doug djbn53db@hotmail.com "...I joined VP-49 in May 1967 directly from Great Lakes and NAS Memphis, Tennessee. After a few months in the shop, and a tour through SERE school, I transferred to flight crew 9 as a FE in training. We immediately deployed to NS Sangley Point, Philippines / U-Tapao Royal Thailand Air Force Base, Thailand and flew Market Time missions from June 1968 till December 1968. The squadron that we replaced had lost two planes to enemy fire, but we were able to complete the deployment without major incident. Although there were more than a few "interesting" flights and extracurricular activities in the Philippines, Thailand and Japan. Upon return, I went through the FE training at VP-30, returning to VP-49 and crew 9 as a qualified FE. We transitioned to the P-3C and I became an instructor engineer before deploying to NAS Keflavik, Iceland from June 1970 till November 1970. We spent many hours tracking Russian nuclear subs out of the North Sea and had the opportunity to visit many interesting places in Iceland and Europe. Crew 9 was the NATOPS crew, I was the FE on nearly every check and test flight from 1969 till I got out in February 1971, to return to college. Many of those flights were memorable..." [E-Mail Updated 29MAY2010 | E-Mail Updated 16JAN2003 | 19NOV99]
BLAND, ADCS John E. Retired nba121@foothills.net "...Served with (ADJ2) VP-17 (Power Plants Branch) from 1961 to 1963 and VP-49 from November 1967 to January 1971 (Power Plants Branch and Detachment CPO). What a wonderful experience to have served with some of the most talented, dedicated men ever. Would appreciate hearing from any former Shipmates..." [E-Mail Updated 06MAY2004 | BIO Updated 30NOV99 | 27MAR99]
BORING, AT1 Keith sploiker@hotmail.com "...I was in VP-49 from 1987 to 1991 as an IFT on CAC-9. I got out after my tour there and now live in Bandera Texas, and work as an electrician on an offshore oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico. I am intrested in finding some of my old Shipmates..." [23DEC99]
"...BORTMES, Norman "Sonny"...It is with deepest regrets that I inform all VP-49ers of the passing into glory of my life long friend Norman "Sonny" Bortmes, in January 2005. He was extremely ill the past couple of years suffering from diabetsis, heart problems and was on kidney dialysis too. He is survived by his wife Shirley and two married children. Sonny was the second Mech on EA1, CAPTAIN Fisher's plane and was very proud of that. I really miss him...Jim Gilpin ocvjim@netzero.com..." [19SEP2005]
BRADFIELD, Robert robertbradfield1942@yahoo.com "...I served VP-49 (1961-1963) and flew aboard Woodpecker-2. Now living in Rochester, NY..." [18DEC2012]
BRAND, Charles T. brand@rowan.edu "...I served in VP-49 from 1955 to 1957. I was in NAS Bermuda when EA8 went down..." [05JAN2002]
BRIGANCE, AE1 Donald drbnc@aol.com "...I was an AEAN-AE3 from 1955 to 1957 and went on Van Team 40 aboard the USS Oriskany, AE2 at NAAS Saufley Field, Pensacola, Florida from 1956 to 1959, AE1 with VP-49 from 1959 to 1962, and AEC with VC-5 from 1967 to 1968. I would like to hear from any former Shipmates..." [30MAR2004]
BRITTINGHAM, CAPTAIN Mike Retired captemb@gmail.com "...I served with VP-11 (1963-1966) with deployments to NAS Sigonella, Sicily, NAS Argentia, Newfoundland, Canada and NAS Keflavik, Iceland, VP-49 (1970-1972) with deployments to NAS Keflavik, Iceland, Commander Fleet Air Wings - Atlantic (1972-1975), Commander Task Force Sixty-Seven (1975-1976) at NAF Naples, Italy and retired October 15th, 1985..." WebSite: http://www.aswpress.com/ [BIO Updated 13MAR2015 | E-Mail Updated 12MAR2015 | E-Mail Updated 14MAR2007 | 22SEP99]
BRITT, CHRIS J. cbritt49@n-link.com "...Former AW3 EWO Chris Britt,I served with VP-49 from April 88-August 91, World Famous Woodpeckers. CAC 9, Bad to the Bone Crew Got out in '91,(A BIG MISTAKE) got into law enforcement as a police officer for about three years. Figured I could do better so I went to college and got a degree. I got a commission from the Army as a communications/information management officer. Love the military, but it's just not the same anymore. Would really like to hear from some old buddies, also I have tried for years to get information about the cruise book for the '90 deployment to NAS Bermuda and NAS Keflavik, Iceland. If anyone has an extra one or knows the publisher I would really appreciate it, I'm slowly but surely passing most of my Navy stuff down to my nine year old son, and this would complete his collection. Best of luck to you ex-fortyniners..." [27NOV99]
BROCK, Richard Hoyet c/o his son Russell H. Brock rbrockn@email.msn.com "...My father (Richard Hoyet Brock) was a FE in VP-49 at NAS Jacksonville, Florida. I still have a manual for the P-3..." [27JUN99]
BROGDON, AWC(AW/NAC) Rob Retired rbrogdon@mindspring.com "...VP-49 (76-79); VP-1 (82-86); VP-44 (88-91); VP-23 (91-92); VX-1 (92-95). Mostly Non-Acoustic, P-3s: BMod SuperBEES, C Baseline; CMod, CUIII/IV. I could not ever speak of my career without attributing the credit to three very specific influences: AOCS Harold D. Connor (yeah, I know.. a bb stacker); AWC Don Perkins and AWCS Rod Pitts..." [ICQ# 8327021] [15JUL98]
BROWN, AT A. Dale Browndale343@aol.com "...I served on a flight crew with VP-49 stationed in NAS Bermuda as an AT (radar and ECM operator) from l952 to l954. During this period the squadron made the transition from PBM to P5M's. I certainly enjoyed the time I spent on this lovely island. We had some long boring patrol flights, but the P5M was a beautiful aircraft to fly on..." [30SEP2002]
BROWN, CDR Duane L. Retired Bzelbob@aol.com "...Completed PreFlt Nov '65. joined VP-45 Jan '67 remained thru Dec 69. All time spent in P-3A aircraft with deployments to NAS Bermuda Jul -Dec 67; NS Sangley Point, Philippines Dec '68 June '69. Was number two for departure behind the P-3A we left on NAS Adak, Alaska. Went on to VP-30 for NFO Instructor tour at NAS Patuxent River, Maryland, tours in ASWOC/TSC NAS Keflavik, Iceland and ASWOC/TSC NAS Jacksonville, Florida an Dept Head tour in Maint at VP-49 flying in P-3Cs. A really good plane. I was an aviator at heart. Got all my pilot certificates while still on active duty and since retirement have been employed as a Pilot Examiner by the FAA for the last 11 years. Conduct Private through ATP tests as well as a lot of different Rating exams in both single and multi eng aircraft.Look me up on the FAA WEB site PIlot Examiner listing if you need a pilot. Being a pilot is sure a lot easier than NFO work! Left the Navy with about 4500 NFO P-3 hours an since have 2000 Pilot hours in L-188s flying Cargo for the Military (Log Air) and now have conducted more than 2000 flight examinations, and have a Single Pilot Air Taxi Certificate, am cheif pilot for small FAR 141 flight school. Look forward to hearing from former Patron members..." [05OCT2001]
BROWN, Richard vanman155@yahoo.com "...I flew on LQ-4 (crew-4) with Barney, Tom, Mack, chief Jake, lt Bondi, CDR Stetz, LT Snick, Chief Coonrod, and others in VP-56 from 1967 to 1968. Paul Crockett was my AO shop chief. It was so nice to see some of their comments and know that they are still around. In 1968 I cross-decked to VP-49 and saw duty at NS Sangley Point, Philippines and Utapao, Thai. In 1972 I rejoined the Navy and saw duty with the Mighty "O" Oriskany of the coast of Vietnam. Would like to attend a Reunion with VP-56 next year..." [E-Mail Updated 14SEp2003 | 30OCT2002]
BROWN, AO Richard vanman303@yahoo.com "...I flew with Crew 4 1967 and 1968 then cross decked to VP-49. Did the SERE (Survival Evasion Resistance and Escape) school thing at Warner Springs, Ca. then on to Utapao, Thailand. Is anyone having problems with claustro-phobia from those perverbial black boxes in SERE school? Looking foreward to attending a Reunion soon..." [01OCT2002]
BROWNING, STEVE gunsmith11@yahoo.com "...I was stationed with VP-48 from 1962 to 1963. I then transferred to VP-49 1963 during aircraft transition from the P5M to P-3. I went TAD to BDA for a year and a half. I transferred to NAS Memphis, Tennessee for shore duty and was discharged August 1968 at the rank of AMH2..." [23MAY99]
BRYSON, AO1 Timothy D. wbmidnight@gmail.com "...I served with VP-49 (1976-1978) at NAS Jacksonville, Florida with deployments to NAS Keflavik, Iceland and NAS Sigonella, Sicily flying with Crew-7. Senior Chief Zerbe was the FE. Any Shipmates remember   VP-49 Patch? I also served aboard NADC (Warminister) Johnsville, Pennsylvania (1979-1982) as a ground pounder and then a AO crewman. I enjoyed my time there finishing up 11 good years of service. I would like to hear from former Shipmates..." [BIO Updated 28AUG2020 | 14APR2017]
BUCKLES, Ray r.rebuck@verizon.net "...I served with VP-49 from September 1960 to 1961..." [19JAN2009]
BURGESS, John "Bandit" Johnnybluehair@AOL.com "... I served with VP-49 at NAS Bermuda from March 1956 to December 1957. I was a "RampRat" working for Chief "Redeye". I am looking for Mike McClellan (from Ohio), Bob Brown (VP-45 from Pennsylvania) and Bob Williams (from Scranton, PA). I'm getting old so any help would be very much appreciated..." [BIO Updated 04JUL2010 | 01AUG2000]
BURNS, AO1 Barnie ao1p3fe@yahoo.com "...I have been in VP aviation from July 1973 to April 1988 doing inflight Ord duties out of NAS Jacksonville, Florida. Had alot of fun with VP's VP-24, VP-16, VP-5, VP-45, VP-56, and VP-49. Then out for 8 years and sure missed the flying. Returned in August 1988 to fly with VP-62, still in NAS Jacksonville, Florida. Went Flight Engineer in 1999 and now am attached to VP-94 here in NAS New Orleans, Louisiana. Couldn't begin to describe the times (both good and bad) I had in the trusty P-3. She always brought me home, sometimes with less than 4 engines, but still brought me home. Wouldn't trade pratforms for anything! Am looking forward to swapping sea stories with old Shipmates. Remember...IYAOYAS!..." [05MAR2003]
BURNS, Joe paburns@goinghot.com "...I served VP-46 (1966-1970), VX-1 (1970-1975), VP-49 (1975-1979), VC-1 (1979-1985), NAS Pensacola, Florida (1985-1987), VP-22 NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii (1987-1990), and NADEP NAS Alameda, California (1990-1994)..." [25MAR2001]
BUSBEE, AE2 Christopher metalsqid@yahoo.com "...I served with VP-49 from 1993 until its disestablishment in 1994. I was a non-rated airman at that time, but eventually made AE2 before I got out. I'm just looking to see who may be on here from my squadron. Thanks!..." [18NOV2006]
BUTLER, YNCS James W. ozonajim@yahoo.com "...I served with VP-49 (1970-1973) at NAS Patuxent River, Maryland and NAS Jacksonville, Florida including three deployments to NAS Keflavik, Iceland. I would like to hear from former Shipmates..." [09DEC2010]
CAIN, ADJ Phillip M. Retired Bearsvws@aol.com "...I was in VF-161 (1958-62,) VP-49(1962-64), VP-30 (1964-69), VP-11 (1969-73), and VP-30 (1973-77). Enjoyed the whole time in the VP world as a FE. Does anyone rember me?..." [22NOV2001]
CALERO, AMS Rosa M. "Hennessy" rmcalero89@hotmail.com "...I served with VP-49 (1983-1988)..." [03OCT2011]
CALHOUN, ADJ2 Wade H. wade@sccoast.net "...I attended "A" School (1962) at NAS Memphis, Tennessee, VP-49 at NAS Patuxent River, Maryland and VR-1 at NAS Norfolk, Virginia. Had some good times while in both outfits being 69 years young now I can think back over the years I served my Country and those were the best years of my life..." [13MAR2014]
CALLISON, Dan agfdanny@nbsmail.net "...I served in VP-49 from 1971 to 1972 at NAS Patuxent River, Maryland and NAS Jacksonville, Florida with a deployment to NAS Keflavik, Iceland..." [10MAY2011]
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CAMPBELL, John "JJ" Safehands4u@aol.com "...I spent some time in VP-1, VP-23, VP-49, COMICEASWGROUP in NAS Keflavik, Iceland, and at the TSC in Sig..." [E-Mail Updated 03JUL2001]
CANNON, James R. jimcan692@yahoo.com "...I served with VP-49 (1980-1984) at NAS Jacksonville, Florida. I worked in the Airframes and Hydraulic Shop in Hanger..." [13OCT2014]
"...CARACOFE, YNC Sony...My friend, YNC Sony Caracofe, who proudly served with VP-49 passed as a result of a short bout of stage 4 cancer..." Contributed by CONWAY, YN Robert T. luckyoneforsure@yahoo.com [16MAY2020]
CAREL, Randy randycarel@hotmail.com "...I served with VP-49 (Airframes) from 1975 to 1979 with deployments to NAS Keflavik, Iceland, NAS Sigonella, Sicily and NAS Bermuda. Does anyone have any spare cruisbooks? After VP-49 I reported to NAS Cecil Field, Jacksonville, Florida (AIMD). I would like to hear from former Shipmates..." [14MAY2011]
CARLSON, PH Daniel L. dan_carlson1@juno.com "...I served with VP-49 (06/1966-06/1969) with deployments to NAS Bermuda (1967), NS Sangley Point, Philippines and U-Tapao Royal Thailand Air Force Base, Thailand (1968) and NAS Norfolk, Virginia (1969)..." [30SEP2014]
CARMAN, Jim jacdec@erols.com "...I was a junior officer pilot in VP-49 from 1978 to 1981; VP-30 flight instructor from 1981 to 1983; Maintenance Officer and NAF Lajes Field, Azores, Portugal OinC in VP-23 from 1986 to 1988; XO and CO of VP-10 from 1988 to 1990; and Commodore of Patrol Wing Ten in 1995 and 1996..." [18AUG98]
CARTER, AMCS Dave Retired truck72454@yahoo.com "...I served with VA-65 (1971-1975), Non-Destructive Inspection Lab (NDI) at NAS Oceana, VA (1975-1978), VP-30 (1979) FE School, VP-16 (1979-1983), VP-31, VT-26, VQ-1 (1983-1986), VP-49 (1986-1991), NAval DEPot (NADEP) (1991-1993), VQ-1 (1993-1995) and retired early 1995. I now live in NE Ohio..." [08MAR2013]
CARTHEN, AVCM Roy B. Retired roycar@outlook.com "...I entered in February 1941 and served with VP-55, VP-56, VP-74, VP-45, VP-49, VP-84, etc. and retired October 1963. In NAS Keflavik, Iceland in 1941 with the Geo B. Badger for the trip and with VP-55 at that time to December 1941. Came back in l942 with VP-84 in NAS Argentia, Newfoundland, Canada and NAS Keflavik, Iceland. VP-84 was the top submarine sinking squadron in WW2 and I was with Lt Milliard when we got the first submarine. He went on to get a second one and is now deceased. I entered as a RM3 with my first promotion and then they started aviation rates and I became a ARM2 and eventually a chief radio tech and later AVCM as maintenance chief and leading chief in VP-49 in NAS Bermuda. Some of us in VP-84 have met, had one Reunion in Pensacola. While in NAS Keflavik, Iceland, a german submarine was captured, the crew was turned over to a Norwegian group and I believe they were killed. The capture was by a navy plane and assisted by a navy ship with the submarine being brought into Iceland. A book listing all the sub activity by VP-84 has been written and all the sub kills are listed therein. I would like to hear from anyone and especially anyone who remembers the capture of the sub in the fall of l941...The truth is that the sub was captured by the English and brought to the south shore of Iceland where they worked on it. The crew was interred as POW and all but one of these was turned over to Germans at the end of the war. The one man tried to escape and was killed. The story went on to say the name was changed and it became a British submarine, BUT, I had seen the sub and it was brought into fjord near Reyjkavik and apparently this was not a known partof the situation. Also, we found that two US planes were on the scene when it was captured but it was noted that the British were the oneswho captured it... Thanks for such a great job you have done..." [E-Mail Updated 13NOV2013 | E-Mail Updated 13MAR2012 | E-Mail Updated 03DEC2005 | E-Mail Updated 28JUL2003 | BIO Updated 28JUL2003 | E-Mail Updated 01SEP2001 | 15SEP2000]
CARVALHO, Gil brooklynct2003@yahoo.com "...I served with VP-49 from 1986 to 1987. Some may remember me being brought to Captains Mast for DUI while riding a bicycle on NAS Bermuda. Anyhow, hello to my friends, especially Alpha Pi Mongo fellows, Derm, Joe, etc..." [02MAY2004]
CASTEEN, J. Douglas jcasteen@comcast.net "...I served with VP-49 (1961-1965) at NAS Bermuda and NAS Patuxent River, Maryland , VP-31 (1965-1968) Det Alpha at NAS Moffett Field, California, VP-44 (1969-1972) at NAS Patuxent River, Maryland and NAS Brunswick, Maine, TSC (1972-1975) at NAF Lajes, Azores, Portugal, TSC (1978-1980) at NAS Cecil Field, Jacksonville, Florida (Flight Training - NFO/LDO), VS-31 (1980-1984) at NAS Cecil Field, Jacksonville, Florida, Warrant/LDO School (1985-1986) at NAS Pensacola, Florida, NAS North Island, San Diego, California (1986-1990) and retired in 1990. I am now living in Orange Park, Florida and would like to hear from former Shipmates..." [E-Mail Updated 04MAR2013 | 24NOV98]
CHESLEY, CDR James F. (JIM) c/o his Daughter twobythec@worldnet.att.net "...I am writing for my Father who does not have a computer yet. But he will when his Granddaughter is online! To the point Dad loved flying P5M. We lived in Bermuda around 1961-1963. It was a very ahappy time for our family! If anyone from those times would like to get in touch with my parents, please e-mail me. Jim and Marie are living in Patuxent River, Maryland. Happy, healthy, and loving retired life...I know my Dad flew the P5M with VP-49 in NAS Bermuda. I think he flew P2's with VP-45 and I think he was in VP-5, not sure what he flew with them..." [22JUN99]
CHOWANSKI, ADR3 George caleb8123@att.net "...I served with VP-49 (06/1963-07/1966)..." [25SEP2013]
CLARK, AXC Joanna M. mary.elizabeth@aegis.com "...I served with VP-49 at NOB Bermuda from 1958 to 61 (ATS3-ATS2), and VP-6 at NAS Barbers Point from 1965-69 (AXC, NATOPS Instructor/Evaluator and SeaSurvival instructor)..." WebSite: http://www.aegis.com/
CLEARY, Pat Pat2304@aol.com "...I served in VP-46 from '66 - '68; FAW-8 from "68 - '70 and VP-9 from '73 - '75..." [04FEB99]
CINTRON, AS1 Pedro tronusn@hotmail.com "...I served with VP-49 (1987-1990) as Line Supervisor and Duty Office..." [08MAR2014]
"...CLOONAN, ABHC John T...ABHC John T. Cloonan died peacefully at his home in Headford, Ireland on December 31, 2003. Mr. Cloonan was Beachmaster in VP-49 at NAS Bermuda in 1962. He retired as Chief Petty Officer in 1982...Jack Crawford airdale03@aol.com..." [28NOV2004]
COAN, AW1 John J. jcoanvp49@yahoo.com "...I served with VP-49 on CAC-7 (Killer Group 7) as a Sensor 2 Operator (1983-1985) and did a split deployment between NS Rota, Spain and NAF Lajes, Azores, Portugal the summer of 1984..." [07MAY2012]
COFFEY, John jcoffey@netset.com "...I was in VP-49 1978-1981 as a non-acoustic sensor operator..."
COLDE, Ruth Ann (Cole) Andrella ruthaa65@yahoo.com "...I was stationed in VP-49 from 1990-1992. I was an AD3 and would like very much to hear from my old Shipmates. I was known as Ruth A. Cole and have since married Dan Andrella who was also stationed in VP-49..." [14FEB2000]
CONWAY, YN Robert T. luckyoneforsure@yahoo.com "...I served with Navy Recruiting Command Headquarters (1974-1977) in Arlington, VA, USS Austin (LPD-4) (1977), Bureau of Naval Personnel (BUPERS) (1977-1978) in Arlington, VA, Naval Investigative Service Headquarters (NISHQ) (1978-1980), VP-49 (1980-1984) and VP-30 (1984-1986)..." [16MAY2020]
CORRELL, MS3 James Teddy II jtcorrell2@gmail.com "...I served with VP-49 (1989-1991)..." [07MAR2014]
CORSON, ADJC Arthur W. Jr. Retired ehcorson@osprey.smcm.edu "...NATC Flight Test 1959-63, VP-49 F/E 1963-67, VP-30 F/E Inst 1967-71, and retired June 30, 1971..." [06AUG2000]
COUCH, Bill [W4VY] billcouch@sprintmail.com "...VP-49 (60/63 AEAN-AE2 Radioman Crew 3), VP-16 (63/64), VP-21 (64/65), FAETUJAX( 65/67), VXN-8 (67/70), ADCOP (70/71) VXE-6 (72/75) CWO, Choctaw(75/78), VR-24 Det NS Rota, Spain (78/81), CTW-5 (81/84), USS Midway CV 41 & VA-93 (84/87), CTW-5 (87/90), USS ESSEX (LHD 2) (90/93 - CDR USN Ret 5/93), UNC Aviation Services, Inc. until 5/96 Where and how is everyone???..." [18AUG98]
CRACCHIOLO, Tony louschu427@aol.com "...I was in the VP-49 from 63 to 65 and had a great time working as an AD. I am looking for a squadron patch of that time Logo: No Sanctuary in the Deep. If you have any info - please contact me - Thanks..." [01JAN98]
CRAWFORD, NCCS(AW) AL "Big Daddy" adc_al@hotmail.com "...I startee my P-3 tour with VP-30 STU, went to the Fighting Forty-Niners (W.F.W.P) VP-49 in January 1985. The next stop was AIMD NAS Jacksonville, Florida for a few, then went on to become a member of the Mad Foxes of VP-5 until January 1995 were I'm a Recruiter stationed in Motown. This site brought back a lot of smiles. Just remember guys, I'm still the President of the G.O.B.C. For you guys still on active duty hope to get with you in NAS Jacksonville, Florida in about a year...Well Shipmates - looks like I won't be going back anytime soon. I picked up the new rate as an NCCS(AW). So for now I am in charge the middle of Michigan to the Upper Penusula. Will see what happens next. Keep in touch..." [BIO Updated 23DEC2000 | E-Mail Updated 16FEB99 | 19DEC97]
CRAWFORD, Jack "JC" airdale03@aol.com "...I served with VP-49 as ADJ3 power plants mech. in 1963-65. NAS Patuxent River, Maryland and NAS Bermuda. Would like to thank all former squadron members for a wonderfull experience. The 1964 NAS Bermuda deployment was a blast! Any oldtime WOODPECKERS can drop me a line..." [04MAR98]
CROSS, CWO3 James E. Retired hwvwjec@comcast.net "...I served with VP-49 Woodpeckers from June 1960 until June 1963. I reported as AE1 and put the hat on in May 1962. I have many Happy Memories of my time in NAS Bermuda. I retired from NAS Memphis, Tennessee in August 1975 after heart surgery. I remain in contact with AEC C. F. Fogg and AEC D.R. Brigance. Would like to hear from any and all Woodpeckers from that era..." [31MAR2004]
CYPRET, Jack jackc11@aol.com "...I served with VP-10 from 1952 to 1955. It was a great outfit and I will always remember the places we went and the great times I had. I also served with VP-49 in NAS Bermuda in 1957 into 1959. This was also a great outfit to be connected with. Then I was in VP-11 from 1963 to 1966. After that I had my 20 in and retired. I do believe that my Navy career taught me more than any schools could..." [E-Mail Updated 18DEC2003 | 12DEC2000]
DAVIS, CAPTAIN Robert "Bob" Retired r.w.davis828@gmail.com "...I served with VP-49, VP-30, VP-68 (1973-1980) and Commanding Officer VP-93 NAF Detroit, Michigan..." [17DEC2013]
DAWES, Stephen Gary irishace@citlink.net "...I served with VP-49 (12/1966-10/1969)..." [E-Mail Updated 19DEC2013 | 28AUG98]
DeCLUE, Steve sdeclue@bellsouth.net "...I'm an AOC now. I just checked into VP-5. Was in VP-6 Jul 84 to Jul 87, AOA school Instructor Aug 97 to Apr 91, VP-49 May 91 to Feb 94, HS-3 Feb 94 to Oct 95 and Commander, Patrol Wing Five (CPW-5) NAS Brunswick, Maine Oct 95 to Feb 99. Looking for anyone that served with during any of those times. Please send email to listed address..." [02APR99]
DELANEY, AMHC Richard Retired richard.m.delaney@navy.mil "...I served with VP-49 from 1963 to 1965, VP-6 from 1965 to 1967, VT-27 from 1967 to 1970, Shore Duty from 1967 to 1970, VP-46 from 1970 to 1974, VX-1 from 1974 to 1977, and VXN-8 from 1977 to 1980. I sure miss bounce flights (especially the 35 T.O./LDG 4 Hour Type!). I am still here at NAS Patuxent River, Maryland (25 years now). I would like to hear from (old) Shipmates..." [E-Mail Updated 13OCT2006 | 13APR99]
DELFEL, Earl EDelfel@aol.com "...I served in VP-49 as a flight engineer. I joined the squadron in Mar. 72 as an ADJ1 and checked out in Sept. 77 as an ADJC. I joined the Navy in Feb. 62, served in VW-4, USS O'Brien (DD-725), NATTC NAS Memphis, Tennessee, VP-49, NAS Jacksonville, Florida, HS-7 "Dusty Dogs", HS-11 "Dragonslayers", HSW-1, and retired off USS America (CV-66) Apr. 89 as an ADCS..." [06MAY99]
DENYER, AE2 Al siddiq_63935@yahoo.com "...I served with VP-49 in NAS Bermuda from 1957 to 1959. I flew as crew member on LP-2 and was then AE-3 and later AE-2. Flew power panel, and ECM. Made operational trips to NS Roosevelt Roads, PR, NAS Key West, Florida, NAS Norfolk, Virginia and NAS Argentia, Newfoundland, Canada. Transferred to VAW-12 at NAS Quonset Point, Rhode Island for three months before discharge December 1959..." [14JUN2005]
DePIANTE, James R. "Jim" (Contact via Facebook or LinkedIn) "...I served with VP-49 from 1976 to 1980. I am currently in Charlote, North Carolina. You can find me on Facebook, LinkedIn or my Website (http://depiante.com/)..." [31DEC2009]
DESILET, Ronald desiletr@rural-com.com "...I served with VP-49 (1960-1962) with deployments to NAS Bermuda and NAS Guantanamo Bay, Cuba and VP-24 (1962) at NAS Norfolk, Virginia. After leaving the Navy, I worked for the Colorado Division of Wildlife as Wildlife Biologist and retired 1998..." [17JAN2016]
DIERINGER, ABH1 Ed Retired WRIGHT49@SSSNET.COM "...I served as a Master-at-Arms with VP-49 NAS Brunswick, Maine..." [23JUN2002]
DiFIORE, AD1 John JOHNP3.difiore@netchannel.net "...I am currently with VP-62 as a recent graduate of flight enginner school.I served with VP-49 from 82-85 and in VP-30 from 85-89 I'd love to here from anybody who served with these squadrons..." [05JAN98]
DORSCH, AT2 Frank FutDir@aol.com "...I would like to hear from any members of VP 49 during the time frame 1952 thru 1955...stationed at NAS Bermuda....I was crew.. (AT2)..on 10 and 7..." [25AUG2001]
DOYLE, Michael Alvin mdoyle1940@gmail.com "...I served with VP-49 (10/1962-10/1963) at NAS Bermuda with a deployment to NAS Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. I worked on the beach crew launching Martin P5M Marlin Aircraft..." [13JUN2019]
DRAKE, CDR John "Charlie Duck" / "Harvy Mallard" Retired jdra45@icloud.com "...I served with VP-49 (06/1971-08/1974 and 06/1980-03/1982). It was during this last tour that Jay R. Beasley stuck me with the moniker "Charlie Duck." Prior to that, I was often referred to as "Harvy Mallard", courtesy of Joe Harford ;). I also had tours at VT-31 as an Instructor Pilot, FASO as an ASW Instructor and 2F87 instructor. My last VP Tour was 1982 to 1984 as the CPW-11 Admin O. I left NAS Jacksonville, Florida for DC and Navy Recruiting Command (CRUITCOM) where I retired in 1988. I see some VP- guys locally from time to time but would love to hear from old Shipmates. I am currently retired living in Lakewood Ranch, Fl with my beautiful Wife, Carole..." [E-Mail/BIO Updated 20FEB2018 | E-Mail/BIO Updated 03AUG2011 | 09APR2007]
DROLET, Ken kendrolet@yahoo.com "...I served with VP-49..." [29NOV2012]
DUEKER, CDR Scott http://www.nasjax.navy.mil/vp5/foxes.htm "...Commander Dueker graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1985 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering. Following flight training, he was designated a Naval Flight Officer (NFO) in June 1987. Following P-3C Fleet Replacement Squadron (FRS) training, Commander Dueker reported to VP-49, NAS Jacksonville, Florida, in December 1987. During this tour he served as CMS Custodian, Nuclear Weapons Training Officer, Avionics/Armament Division Officer and Assistant Tactics Officer and deployed to NAS Sigonella, Sicily, NAS Bermuda and NAS Keflavik, Iceland. In April 1991, Commander Dueker reported to VP-30, NAS Jacksonville, Florida, where he served as a Fleet Replacement Squadron Instructor, TACCO and NFO Training Syllabus Coordinator, and Assistant Administrative Officer. In April 1994, Commander Dueker reported to USS AMERICA (CV 66), homeported in Norfolk, Virginia, where he served as the Communications Officer. During this tour he qualified as an Officer of the Deck (Underway) and Command Duty Officer (Underway) and completed a deployment to the Mediterranean Sea and Arabian Gulf. Following en route training, Commander Dueker reported to VP-9, NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii, in December 1996. During this tour he served as Assistant Administrative Officer, Training Officer and Operations Officer while completing two Indian Ocean/Arabian Gulf deployments. In April 1999, Commander Dueker reported to the Secretary of Defense Cable Divison, Washington DC. During this tour he served as the Deputy Chief for the Secretary of Defense's Communications and Watch Center. Commander Dueker assumed the duties of Executive Officer at VP-5 in May 2002. His personal awards include the Defense Superior Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Navy Commendation Medal (2 awards), Navy Achievement Medal and various other unit and service awards..." [02JUN2003]
DuFRESNE, AMS2 Jerry A. "JD" DR308@hotmail.com "...I served in the airframes shop in VP-49 from 81-84. The NAS Sigonella, Sicily deployment of 82-83 was the best! Shaving the Marines dog, LT. Hines [all 6'5" of him] in that little tiny Fiat,[god what a sight!]. The trips to Massina and Naples and Suda Bay. The christmas party, and last but not least,MT. ETNA BLOWING OFF!!! to Pete Bracato, Glen Stapelton, Dave {tex} Wilkerson, Chip May {The World Famous Chipparuuw!} Ams-2 Shelly, Chief Young, all the guys in corrosion control, and Bruce {Tenessee} Dunn, and the skipper, Commander Dyvorak, And the rest of the officers and men I served with. A heart felt hello and the best to you all. I have heard from a few of my shipmates over the last 10 years, but I would like to here from more. Glen Stapleton e-mailed me a while back. Tried to e-mail back right away, but recieved no answer. Glen! try again buddy. Would love to hear from you. And others also. The more, the MO better! Thanks all. Hope you are all doing well..." [BIO Updated 24JUL2010 | 27APR2001]
DUNTON, YN3 Joseph Ira joeatthebeach1@verizon.net "...I was with VP-49 from 1957/58. At that time I was YN3. Would like to get in contact with either enlisted or offiers who were in the squadron at that time..." [27MAR2007]
DVORAK, CAPTAIN Jim Retired jimdvorak@msn.com "...I served in VP-1 (68-71), VP-9 (77-80) and VP-49 as CO (82-84). While I've heard and seen many of my VP-1 Shipmates, I'd sure like to hear from folks from the other squadrons..." [27AUG99]
DYE, AWCM (NAC/AW) Robert "Bob" r.dye@mchsi.com "...I served with VP-49 (1975-1980) on CAC-5 with deployments to NAS Keflavik, Iceland, NAS Sigonella, Sicily and NAS Bermuda, VP-30 with TTT (1980-1981) then went to FJC (1981-1983) via Enlisted Education Advancement Program (Thanks CWB!), VP-17 (1983-1987) with deployments to the Philippines and NAS Adak, Alaska, ASWOC NAS Bermuda (1987-1989), VQ-2 (1989-1991), CHSLW-2 (1991-1993), VP-16 (1993-1997), VP-30 (1997-2000), NATTC AW-A1 (2000-2003) and Center for Navy Aviation Technical Training Unit (5VM) 2003-2005. Retired in Pace, FL across the bay from NAS Pensacola, Florida..." [05SEP2011]
"...DYER, Robert D...Please fly your flags at half-mast on Wednesday, July 1st in honor of my Father, Cdr. Robert D. Dyer, USN (Ret'd.) who passed away today (June 27th). Dad made the Navy his life and retired after 32 years of service. During his career he was with VP-5, VP-7, VP-30 and VP-49. I was, and still am, extremely proud of my Dad's service to our country and to all of you who have sacrificed so much in defense of this nation we call AMERICA. In true Navy fashion, his ashes will be cast upon the waters of the Atlantic if we can find a P-3 going on patrol that is willing. God bless you all!...Bobby Dyer decals@worldnet.att.net [28JUN98]
 "...Bobby has received numerous letters from former shipmates of his Dad. He has provided a link to one of many at http://griefnet.org/memorials/rddyer0798.html. He sends his thanks and appreciation for everyones thoughfulness..." [Link Updated 29JUL2000 | Link Updated 24MAY2000 | 19SEP98]
DYER, CDR Robert D. Dyer Retired cdrdyer@worldnet.att.net "...I served in five VP Squadrons. VP-5, VP-7, VP-49, VP-30, and VP-5 again. I've been on so many crews I have difficulty in remembering all of you, but I have lot's of memorabilia that could be of great interest to those of you who served with me. I just found your site this evening courtesy of Woody Woodruff, an ole Black Falcon buddy. I have some crew lists, squadron social rosters, and deployment orders for some of the squadrons and photos that may be of interest to some of you. Looking forward to talking to those of you who read this..." [04APR98]
EDWARDS, Shawn edwardsp@eisenhower.navy.mil "...Served with VP-5 from 1987-1990 and VP-49 from 1990-1993 as an aircrew ordie..." [04JUN2002]
EHMKE, LeRoy leroyleo@cox.net "...Served with VP-49 from 1965 to 1969 as a jet mechanic. Stationed at NAS Patuxent River, Maryland..." [05FEB2011]
ELLIOTT, Ernie JUMBOEE@AOL.COM "...I was an AT2 in VP-49 from May 1982 through July 1985. I went to VP-30, and later to VP-16. Currently in VPU-1. Really miss some of those old days. Please drop me a line..." [05DEC99]
ELMORE, AX1 Mike Retired mike.e2009@yahoo.com "...I served with the USAF Mobile Combat Unit from (1969-1974), USS Saratoga (1979 to 1981), VP-49 (1981-1986), VP-24 (1986-1989), ASWOC (1989 to 1991) at NAS Cecil Field, Jacksonville, Florida and finally retired..." [E-Mail Updated 07SEP2015 | E-Mail Updated 15JUL2007 | E-Mail Updated 13APR2002 | E-Mail Updated 16DEC2000 | 27DEC99]
ELSTER, AOC Ed Retired kawrider@fair.net "...Spent two tours in VP-49. 63-65 in NAS Bermuda and NAS Patuxent River, Maryland. Transitioned from "boats" to the P-3A. Returned to VP-49 from 76 to 79 after a tour with VP-30. Had a great time in VP Navy. Sure as hell beat working on F4B's..." [E-Mail Updated 05NOV99 | 17MAR98]
ESCARZAGA, Carlos A. CEscarzaga@msn.com "...I was in VP-30 from 1978 - 1982 and VP-49 from 1982 through 1985. I loved every minute of it and would like to say hi to all my ex-Shipmates. Please e-mail me if you were assigned to these squadrons at that time. Thanks..." [03AUG2001]
ESCHE, PO6 Mark Retired readman51@aol.com "...Joined VP-49 in 1976, just before we deployed for 6 months to NAS Keflavik, Iceland. Worked the Comm/Nav IMA as one of the lost sheep of the TAD zone. Same with the next two deployments to NAS Sigonella, Sicily and then to NAS Bermuda. Liked the P-3 community so much. I worked on 'em in Naval Air Development Center Warminster. Returned to NAS Jacksonville, Florida and VP-24 ('82-'85). I then took orders to NS Rota, Spain AIMD. Took wife. Came back with Preg wife, and son. Did AVIC7, met daughter, and then took orders to NAS Bermuda (AAhhhh!) AIMD, then base Safety Office. Retired after twenty out of NAS Norfolk, Virginia, as an E-6. So what? I never did any boat time! I lived in Spain! I spent a total of four years in Bermuda! So, I ended my twenty years in Norfolk. I was on shore duty!..." [27JAN2006]
ESCOBAR, Robert "Esky" Jr. fra45@earthlink.net "...I was in VP-50 from about February 1957 (ATAN) through August 1963 (AT1). Went to FAETUPAC for instructor duty where I taught maintenance on the ASA-16 Integrated Display System. Advanced to E-7; AXC. Orders to NATTC, Millington (dreamsheet requested "any spanish speaking country") for AT-B School then on to NAS Patuxent River, Maryland and VP-44. Picked up E-8 and transferred across the ramp to VP-49 where we made the first deployment in the P-3C's to "beautiful downtown NAS Keflavik, Iceland". Generated many "UR's" against the tech manuals. Made two deployments then received orders to NAVPRO, Burbank where I got to process all those "UR's" I'd generated while in the Fleet! Who says there's no justice? Retired from the Nav in August 1975..." [28JUN2000]
EUBANKS, AECS John N. Retired fesa@leading.net "...I was in other VP Squadrons through out my career. My first VP squadron was VP-23 from Jan. of 1961 until Feb of 1964. Then came my VP-49 tour after which I went to VP-30 and worked in maint control in NAS Patuxent River, Maryland until March of 1975 when I was the first and Senior Enlisted man to be assigned to the VP-30 det in NAS Jacksonville, Florida. The VP30 det/ NAS Jacksonville, Florida OIC was Commander Chuck Picard until the entire squadron eventually moved into the spaces of hangar 1000 that had been previously occupied by the decommissioned VW-4. n February of 1976 I received orders to VP-56 where I flew and was Line Division Chief until assigned to be the squadron Maintenance Chief where I continued through until returning early from a deployment to NAS Keflavik, Icelandreturning the VP-56 NAS Jacksonville, Florida Det. in March of 1978 until I retired on August of 1978..." [17MAR2000]
EVANS, ADCS Al Retired lae2412@yahoo.com "...I served with VP-49 as an ADJ1 Flight Engineer from 1966-1967. After a tour of instructor duty I returned to VP-49 in 1971 as an ADCS Flight Engineer and also worked as Maintenance Control CPO until 1975 . Moved upstairs to CPW-11 until I retired in 1977..." [E-Mail Updated 02OCT2002 | E-Mail Updated 16FEB2001 | E-Mail Updated 18APR2000 | 12MAR98]
EVANS, ATC Roderick Retired rodevans44@hotmail.com "...I served with VP-49 (1966-1969) at NAS Patuxent River, Maryland with deployments to NAS Adak, Alaska, NAS Bermuda, NAS Argentia, Newfoundland, Canada, NS Sangley Point, Philippines and U-Tapao Royal Thailand Air Force Base, Thailand, NAS Brunswick (1970-1975), VP-44 (1975-1978) with deployments to NS Rota, Spain, NAS Bermuda and NAF Lajes, Azores, Portugal, COMmander Fleet AIR (COMFAIR) NAS Keflavik, Iceland (1981-1984) and retired in 1987. I would like to hear from former Shipmates..." [E-Mail Updated 24FEB2016 | 00XX97]
EZELL, AT1 Chuck eze52882@yahoo.com "...I served with VP-49 from May 82 to May 85. Sure would like to hear from of those World Famous Woodpeckers. Trons from the past send mail..." [15APR99]
FALK, Willy willyfalk95120@icloud.com "...I served with VP-49 (1967-1969) at NAS Patuxent River, Maryland. I would like to hear from former Shipmates..." [26OCT2016]
FARMER, AW Joseph brendafarmer94@yahoo.com "...I served with VP-49 in the 1990's with CAC-11. I very proud to served with VP-49 and have some good memories and proud to have served our country. I now work in corrections..." [13MAY2011]
FARNSWORTH, AOCM(AW/NAC) Edward A. Retired tadiespa@comcast.net "...I served with VP-49 from September 1980 to October 1982 as an Aircrewman Ordnanceman. I was the Ordnance Branch CPO and also worked in QA. I deployed to NAS Sigonella, Sicily with the World Famous Woodpeckers (81/82 Dployment). I also served in VP-8 (1975 to 1978), VP-5 (1987 to 1993), VA-174 (1978 to 1980) and VFA-106 (1993 to 1996). I was ships company on the USS Forrestal (CV-59) (1968 to 1969), USS Saratoga (CV-60) (1970 to 1971) and USS Nimitz (CVN-68) (1982 to 1984). I did shore tours in Weapons Departments at NAS Jacksonville, Florida (1971 to 1974) and NAS Cecil Field, Jacksonville, Florida (1984 to 1987). I thank CDR Nash, CDR Minderline, AFCM Bob Foote and AVCM Jack Crabtree for helping make my tour in VP-49 enjoyable and successful. I retired from the Navy June 30, 1996 after 28 plus years of Naval Service. My Wife Deborah and I live in Orange Park, FL. I now work for DS/2 (Contractor) at VP-30 as QA Inspector for the VP-30 IMC (Phase) Workcenter. Still Serving the Navy!..." [18APR2009]
FARRELL, HMC Elaine Carey (formerly Athey) Retired
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