 VU-1 Shipmates
BERRIE, Patrick papi539@yahoo.com "...I served in GMGRU-1 and VU-1 from 1959 to 1961 at NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii. I am looking for their respective squadron Patches. GMGRU-1 has a Regulus ONE Missile on it and VU-1 has Octopus with a WWII Flight Cap on it. Thank you..." [02OCT2004]
BISHOP, ADJ1 Mike michaelbishop08@comcast.net "...I served with VU-1 (1961-1963) at NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii, NAS Glynco, Georgia (1963-1965) and VC-1 NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii (1965-1969). Worked at a Cesna dealership in Toledo, Ohio as an A&P mechanic until 1976. Joined the Ohio Air National Guard as a jet engine technician until 1986. Left the Guard and went to work for the Defense Contract Administration Service (DCAS) until I retired in 2005..." [14OCT2010]
BURGESS, AMH3 Allen brgss50allen@aol.com "...I served with VU-1 and then in VC-1 from 1993 to 1965. I currently live in southern California..." [25JAN2010]
BUSHEL, ATN2 Michael mikecfo@roadrunner.com "...I served with VU-1 (1962-1964) at NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii in the Electronics/Guidance ShopVP- VP-778 (1965-1967) at NAS Los Alamitos, California as a P2 aircrew member..." [30MAY2014]
CHAFFEE, ATC(CA) Jack E. Retired jechahi@hawaii.rr.com "...I served with VPB-2(OTU) NAS Hutchinson, Kansas in 1945, VP-6 NAS Whidbey Island, Washington and NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii - First Navy Patron in the Korean War (we were due to relieve VP-28 on Guam January 7th, 1950 - arrived on the 25th and serviced our aircraft and headed for Johnson AFB, Japan - Navy didn't have an NAS for land based aircraft until NAS Atsugi, Japan later opened and I was on the first aircraft that landed wheels up there! Asked for shore duty after a long and tough tour and got a set of orders to VP-892 in NAS Alameda, California. (Up to this day, when I read the history I thought it was from NAS Glenview, Illinois) arrived with my wife and two kids on 12/21/51 and left again for NS Sangley Point, Philippines on January 2nd, 1952 for another tour in Korea. Fortunately, made chief out there, and remember our two losses well, I believe within about 18 hours of each other. My crew was swinging off the hook in Buckner Bay being serviced by USS Pine Island (AV-12). Finally got my shore duty at NAS Point Mugu, California and at the end of 1955 returned to VP-28 at NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii, then to VU-1 (59?) and onto VR-21. Retired in Hawaii in 1964. Would love to hear from any of my old Shipmates and just learned this week that http://www.patron28.org is on the web due to the outstanding effort of Bob Self AT3 and we're having a Reunion in September. Look it up on the website and contact himself to muster in and finish filling out the roster, if you were in VP-28 any time from '53 to '64. ALOHA..." [E-Mail Updated 11DEC2002 | E-Mail Updated 18JUN2002 | 29APR2001]
COLLINS, Mick mickc@gbis.com "...I was in VU-1, then VC-1 from '65-69. Then off to Millington, then VC-5 (DET NAS Cubi Point, Philippines) Flew in the DP2E, US2C, RC-45J, etc. Was in VC-5 from 69-71 then rotated to NASNI for mustering out. Who remembers the Lt. that ate glass for drinks!!?? I believe he drove A4's. He kept the party going many times after we ran out of money on Atsugi!..." [E-Mail Updated 17MAY2001 | 06AUG98]
EBERHARDT, A03 Jim james.w.eberhardt@gmail.com "...I served with VU-1 (01/1962-02/1964) as a tow operator on the AD5..." [28MAR2016]
ELY, AD2 Laurence (Larry) llely@comcast.net "...I served with VU-7A and VU-1 1951 to 1952 at NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii where I was the Plane Captain of TBM-17 until they brought in 2 more JD-1s, which I was then Plane Captain of UA-4. Went to NAS Agana, Guam and was 1st Mechanic on a JD-1, then went to Miho, Japan to VU-5 Det. C where I took over as Plane Captain of UE-14. I was there when they shut down Det. C and went to NAS Atsugi, Japan where I remained until discharged in November 1954..." [13APR2006]
EMERSON, ATC Glen Retired glenemerson@centurytel.net "...I served with VP-22 NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii in 1958, VU-1 in 1959 (AT2 to AT1), NATTC NAS Memphis, Tennessee from 1962 to 1965 as a instructor, and VP-23 NAS Brunswick, Maine from 1965 to 1968. Served as night check avionics supervisor until I made chief in October 1966. I ran the AT shop for a while, then got a gravy job as squadron career counselor. Enjoyed the trip to NAS Sigonella, Sicily most of all. Returned to NATTC, NAS Memphis, Tennessee in early 1958 and retired there as ATC in 1971. Moved to Missouri where I've been ever since..." [10DEC2003]
HORTON, Al hortonaw@westinghouse.com "...UTRON ONE Reunion is scheduled for September 1999 in Pgh, PA per Don McClean. I just found out that VU-1 was redesignated VC-1 in 1965. I will pass on additional information as received. I was assigned to VU-1 Line Division from 1961 through 1963 FJ3/4, F8U Plane Captain...The light gray FJ in the 8mm film pictures was CDR Harris aircraft, in 1961. I thought that it was a great honor to be assigned to this aircraft. After a few weeks on the job, I discovered that along with the honor, came quite a bit of cleaning of the light gray paint. VU-1 was a great experience..." [BIO/E-Mail Updated 31MAY2000 | 05JAN99]
IMBUS, SCPO Tom Retired tom.imbus@comcast.net "...I served with VU-1 at NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii from 1962 to 1964. I was assigned to the Helicopter Shop. After my time there I worked as an Air Reserve Technician with the Air Force for 28 years in Indiana where I retired as a WS-10 civilian and E-8 reserve Fabrication Branch Chief. I'm looking for anyone who was assigned to VU-1 during the time frame mentioned above. Mike Bishop are you out there?..." [E-Mail Updated 10AUG2010 | 09AUG2003]
JOHNSON, Frederick frederic_johnson@hotmail.com "...Served BarsronTwo Midway Det. 58/59, VU-1 59/60, VW-11 64/65, VS-28 65/66, VA-125, HU-4, HSL-30, and HSL-32 Lamps. A few ships and stations in between. Was Aviations Electrician and retired in 1979. Also retired from Century Telephone and now travel in a motorhome. Enjoyed all the stories and pictures on these sites. A lot of the pictures bring back memories..." [08SEP99]
KAISER, AD3 Kenneth kjksrfly@yahoo.com "...I served with VU-1 (10/1950-03/1952) as Plane Captain aboard the TBM and JD aircraft. I also served alongside my brother - Arthur Kaiser..." [02MAR2013]
McCARTNEY, Harold E. bandhmccartney@juno.com "...Was in VU-1 at NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii from 1958 to 1959 at the Air Ops Office. Left Hawaii in 1962. Currently living in Northwest Arkansas, retired, and motorhome traveling. Would love to hear from former Shipmates..." [03JUL2007]
MILIAN, Raymond milian@coqui.net "...I was an AE-3 with VU-1 from 1961 through early 1963. We got loaned (TAD) to lots of people all over the place. Was transferred to Johnsville Naval Air Developement Center in Pennsylvania. Went into the Coast Guard Reserve in Puerto Rico, got commissioned, got activated in 1989, spent time all over the Caribbean South America, and the Pacific. Went back to NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii to see now VC-1 in 1990. I also found a little girl (who's now married and a mother) that I was the godfather for back in 1962 in Waipahu. Good luck to all..." [13JUN2001]
MILLER, Marvin miller43@msn.com "...Served in the Navy From January 1958 to mid 1962. I served at NAS North Island, San Diego, California, NAS Norman, Oklahoma, NAS Memphis, Tennessee, and NAS Whidbey Island, Washington. I served with VP-17 in 1959 with deployments to to NAS Adak, Alaska and VU-1 NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii. I would like to hear from any former Shipmates..." [16JUN2004]
  "...MURDOCH, AMCS Lynn K...(VC-1, VP-4, VP-22, VR-21 and VU-1) - Lynn K. Murdoch, 75. of Cavite City, Philippines, formerly of Cochranton, Pa, passed away from heart failure on Aug. 17, 2017. Born Nov. 27, 1941, in Meadville, Pa., Lynn was the youngest son of Clarence and Lillian (Anthony) Murdoch. He graduated in 1959 from Cochranton High School, he joined the Navy for a career. After many years he retired to live in the Philippines. Survivors include his wife, Tita, in Cavite City, a son, Shawn in Japan, 1 granddaughter, Sherilynn, in Indianapolis, IN. and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, 4 sisters and 2 brothers. Private Funeral services were held in Cavite City on Aug. 22, 2017--per Lynn's wishes, cremation followed. The family requests that material contributions be made to the American Heart Association, or your favorite charity. Send condolences by email to docmurdoch@yahoo.com. Published on August 23, 2017 http://obituaries.meadvilletribune.com/story/lynn-murdoch-1941-2017-967439271...." Contributed by Larry Hames (VP-4 Veterans Assn Database Manager) database@vp4association.com [06SEP2017]
MURDOCH, Lynn K. lmurdoch@pldtdsl.net "...I served with VR-21 ("Pineapple Airlines" C-130 Maintenance Company) from 1972 to 1976, VU-1 / VC-1 (two tours), VP-22 from 1979 to 1983, and VP-4 from 1986 to 1989. VR-21 was by and far the best..." [E-Mail Updated 20JUN2004 | 24JUL2002]
SHAFFER, AMH3 Ronald "Ron / Dino" timberwolfcub1@peoplepc.com "...I served with GMGRU-1 (Guided Missile Group ONE) from April to September 1960 (disestablishment), VU-1 on the flight line (AD-5Q's) from September 1960 to April 1962, VF-91, VF-194 (serving aboard the USS Ranger CVA-61, USS Bonne Homme Richard CVA-31 and the USS Kitty Hawk CVA-63), VT-22 at NAS Kingsville, Texas from 1964 to 1965 when I was discharged. I now reside in San Antonio Texas. I would like to hear from Jim Gallagher "Kimo", Pat Berrie, Jeff Jerrerson, Bob Kelly (photo shop), Joseph A. Flemmin, Wallace J. Engler and other former Shipmates..." [E-Mail Updated 12JUL2011 | 20JUN2011]
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