Through their efforts lie and successes of our deployment. Looking through this cruise book, produced some 20 years after our time in the squadron and two years before its decommissioning on 31 march 1995, is in many ways like going back in time. Established as reserve vp 905 on may 1946 redesignated vp hl51 on november 15th, 1946 redesignated reserve vp 731 on february 1950 redesignated vp. I was in vp 22 in barbers point, hawaii from 559 to 162. The number of copies of a cruise book is very limited. Vpnavy shipmates letter c summary page vp patrol squadron. You will be able to zoom in to better read names etc. Vp navy personal library vpnavy united states navy. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. Creating those books is an old tradition in the us navy. Im joining my son in may 99 at pearl for a tiger cruise back to san diego and will try to visit nas.
I served with vp22 19511954 nas barbers point, hawaii with a. The p2v crashed and sank in 20 fathoms of water one mile off the end of the runway. If you have photos that help tell the story of a vp 28. Details about us navy patrol squadron one 19571958 kodiak adak cruise book vp. This website is for navy patrol squadron 28 veterans. From dec 1965 to dec 1967, he served as briefing officer to the joint chiefs of staff attached to anmcc, fort ritchie, md. Vpnavy has attempted to collect every available piece of information via the internet. Patrol squadron vp1 navy cruise book 19681969 vietnam. Vp731 was called to active duty as a result of north korean forces invading the republic of korea on 25 june 1950. A complete overview of the antisubmarine warfare asw of the squadron based at naval air station moffett field, california. I was actually a pn3 but had a buddy on a crew so i got to go with them on test hops. Best cruises goal is to provide its clients with a vacation package specifically tailored to their tastes, with extraordinary personal. Following navy retirement, don worked for the usps for 24 years before retiring this past november due to his cancer.
Vp 48 alumni association cruise book summary page cruise books. Us navy patrol squadron 46 19691970 cruise book ltjg joel kahn on. His love of adventure and serving in the navy around the world on the p3 platform as aircrew ewop with vp 4, vp 30, vp 22, vq2 and vpu1 from 19741994 giving him what he always said was the best job anyone could have. I will probably also use vp6 section and possibly navy times. The patrol squadron one p3 orion pioneers pops is a group of navy vets and their families who served aboard vp 1 during and immediately after its transition from the sp2h neptune to the p3b orion. The site of the crash wasnt found until 16 years later. Navy, nicknamed the dragons from 19441950, and the blue geese from 19511994. Comprehensive us navy website offering information on more than different us warships.
Redesignated vp 208on may 15th, 1946 redesignated vp ms8on november 15th, 1946 redesignated vp 48on september 1st, 1948 disestablished on december 31st, 1949. He was communications officer on the uss pine island av12 in 1961, administrative officer to ops of korea 196163, and was assigned to vp4 in naf kadena, okinawa, japan and hawaii from november 1963 nov 1965. P2v5f, 1412, pixels photographed in 1968 in japan. Vp4 shipmates summary page vp patrol squadron vpnavy. In planning and preparation for this reunion, we used historical attendance from previous events results from the july 2016 survey, as well as communicating directly with the board. Over the years cruise books and squadron histories have mentioned earlier. The united states navy produces cruise books that document the daily life of officers and crew members on voyages or deployments.
Howard 28 february 197024 november 1970 cdr herman clifford freund cdr billie d. Vpnavy shipmates letter b summary page vp patrol squadron. Although official records on this design are not present in the files, a black and white photograph from a cruise book. Several commands only order copies for about 23 of the crew as a rule of thumb. First up is the cruise book for vp 81, sent to me by rick baker, whose dad served with vp 81. Vpnavy is dedicated to the men and women of the united states navy flying asw vp vpb patrol aircraft past and present. The obvious main difference is the number of women aboard in the 1990s. Homepage contacts cruise books history in memorium photo gallery. This is the us navy patrol squardon 46 westpac knights 19691970 cruise book.
The six aircraft that had been operated by the vp48 detachment were transferred to vp50 upon the conclusion of the deployment. Here you can download the uss america cv 66 mediterranean cruise book 198283 as a high resolution. Vp1 shipmates summary page vp patrol squadron vpnavy. I caught the squadron in kodiak, alaska out of boot camp.
A new design was submitted and approved by cno on 14 march 1949. Vpnavy vp5 shipmates summary page vp patrol squadron. During todays trident debate mr corbyn reiterated that he would not use nuclear weapons. He was communications officer on the uss pine island av12 in 1961, administrative officer to ops of korea 196163, and was assigned to vp4 in naf kadena, okinawa, japan and hawaii from november. Photographed by vp 22 off the coast of oahu, hawai on 1 july 1963. Vpnavy shipmates letter r summary page vp patrol squadron. Vpnavy shipmates letter k summary page vp patrol squadron. Us navy patrol squadron vp19 1972 philippines cruise book ebay.
The great galapagos adventure vp 48 alumni association cruise book summary page 19mar1964 28sep1964 ns sangley point, philippines cruise book. Vp48 alumni association squadron history summary page. It contains over 630,000 profiles of sea service veterans. The great galapagos adventure vp 48 alumni association cruise book. Also posted the 1954 med cruise book, 1956 squadron book plus photos of vp 44 memories, photos of the 54 med cruise, the last p5m pensacola. Us navy cruise book store 128 followers andermace 2 andermaces feedback score is 2 100. A guest book where you can leave messages for arts daughter lynn and his. In january 2006, the squadron located the pirated vessel safina al bisarat leading to the u.
Best cruises and tours, east brunswick, new jersey. Added a painting to the paintings page, and a new section containing cruise books for the various squadrons. United states navy cruise book collection gg archives. The squadron reported for duty to commander naval air force pacific fleet at. My book of poems by golden books, and cruise, ben and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Vp6 shipmates who served at cam ranh bay detachment. May 23, 2012 the navy log is the national permanent registry of sea service. Tucker ddddr 875 was named in honor of pharmacists mate third class henry warren tucker, united states naval reserve. Vp48 transitioned to the p3a orion and a permanent change of station to nas moffett field, california. Vp navy personal library vpnavy united states navy patrol. Printing is also easily possible because of the high resolution 300dpi and the missing watermarks.
The author has collected personal stories, over 200 photographs, a tabulation of all aerial kills credited to pb4y patrol plane commanders, a roster of all personnel killed in action or in the line of duty, individual squadron records, and a list of all known b24. Photographed by vp22 off the coast of oahu, hawai on 1 july 1963. Us navy cruise books the largest online collection of. Second vp 48 february 4th, 1953 through may 23rd, 1991. Its one thing to hold that view, another to voice it publicly. Lockheed based it on the l188 electra commercial airliner. Vpnavy shipmates letter w summary page vp patrol squadron. Vpnavy is dedicated to the men and women of the united states navy flying asw vpvpb patrol aircraft past and present.
Coleman cdr herman clifford freund 17 february 196928 february 1970 27 may 196924 november 1970 cdr albert w. If any of you are looking for pictures of those days most of my stuff is on the vp 44 website. This westpac vietnam era navy cruise book is a record for sailors and their families to document and better understand challenging times. The aircraft commander is richard woodley kneeling, third from the left. Effective 15 february 1967, vp48 was administratively assigned to faw10 vice faw14.
Patrol squadron vp 1 cruise book includes group portraits of the crew, and photos from ports of call such as cam ranh bay corregidor hong kong. Vpnavy is dedicated to the men and women of the united states navy flying asw vp vpb. Registration and communicating with shipmates at is free forever. The reunion will be held september 9th through the th 2015. Congratulations on your orders to vp 48s alumni association. Navys first capture of pirates on the high seas in over 200 years. Here you can download the uss coral sea cv 43 westpac cruise book 1977 as a high resolution.
Armour, a 22yearold member of vp42, was in a vp2 neptune aircraft that disappeared while on patrol in alaska in 1967. Redesignated patrol squadron twentytwo vp22 in 1938, the squadron. See more ideas about navy, navy memorial and naval aviator. The great galapagos adventure vp 48 alumni association cruise book summary page cruise books. The lockheed p3 orion is a fourengine turboprop antisubmarine and maritime surveillance aircraft developed for the united states navy and introduced in the 1960s. The purpose of the association is to maintain contact with fellow seahawks and to acknowledge the achievements, sacrifices and contributions vp 23 has made to vp fixedwing patrol aviation and the proud heritage that was created and is reflected in maritime patrol and reconnaissance forces today. Our mission is to provide a forum for all those that proudly served with the pelicans. The great galapagos adventure vp 48 alumni association cruise book summary page 01oct1965 27sep1966 ns sangley point, philippines cruise book. Lockheed p2v4 neptune, buno 124227, of vp 22, deployed to westpac during the korean war on 1 november 1950 and based at naha air base, okinawa, is lost this date due to starboard engine failure during takeoff. Visit the vp4 association web site for more information on tours, hotel, and banquet options. Navy cruise book for sale us military collectibles. Vp 4 shipmates i address you on behalf of the vp 4 association board of directors in regards to the 2017 association reunion in washington dc. P3 orion crews head for lajes as new training schedule begins, by scott schonauer, stars and stripes, december 2000 last week, four p3 planes and about 115 pilots and support personnel from two squadrons flew to lajes to practice with the uss harry s. See actions taken by the people who manage and post content.
Vpnavy uss pine island av12 shipmates summary page. First vp 48 september 1st, 1948 through december 31st, 1949. Information include cruise books, accidents, photos and a lot more. Established as reserve vp 905on may 1946 redesignated vp hl51on november 15th, 1946 redesignated reserve vp 731on february 1950. He was born in birmingham, alabama on 5 october 1919. Navy asw patrol squadrons is posted with permission on pages dedicated to each respective squadron. Truman as it cruised toward the mediterranean with its armada of ships and submarines. Vpnavy vp22 shipmates summary page vp patrol squadron. Primarily a photographic record, the cruise books often exceed 500 pages and produce one of the best accounts of their voyages available to the public. This cruise book is dedicated to the officers and men of patrol squadron forty six. Va benefits cam ranh bay 7072 patron six blue sharks. Vpnavy vp50 notice summary page vp patrol squadron. Starting in vp22 in p2vs and ending in vp4 as a w4 nfo. Us navy cruise books are unofficial publications published by a ships crew to document a cruise or deployment.
Vp19 aircraft summary page vp patrol squadron vpnavy. Patrol squadron vp1 navy cruise book 19681969 vietnam era. Us navy patrol squadron 22 19661967 adak vp22 cruise. A history, tributes, stories, photos and adventures are all featured at. Navy usn patrol squadron niineteen 19 vp 19 big red westpac deployment okinawa, japan 28 july, 1981 15 february, 1982 kadena aprx 100 pages. List of accidents and incidents involving military aircraft. Us navy patrol squadron one 19571958 kodiak adak cruise book vp 1. Vpnavy has attempted to collect every available piece of information via the.
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