Vpnavy vp47 shipmates summary page vp patrol squadron. Several commands only order copies for about 23 of the crew as a rule of thumb. For any inquiries, please click the contact us tab for squadron contact. Check out our uss carl vinson cvn 70 crew list and reconnect with old shipmates. Vpnavy vp47 notice summary page vp patrol squadron. Jul 19, 20 we do know that a squadron cruise book has been used to substantiate an agent orange claim. The first operational unit to be located at nas whidbey island will be vp 4, which is currently deployed to marine corps air station mcas kaneohe bay in hawaii. Vpnavy has attempted to collect every available piece of information via the internet. This listing is for the following original cruise book. Vp47 deployed to adak, alaska from june of 1990 to december of 1990. He was awarded the dfc 2 gold stars and the air medal 4 gold stars while he was a member of vp 47. Our mission is to provide maritime patrol services to the fleet in support of national interests.
In june 1955 vp 47 deployed for a tour with its new ttail p5m2 marlin seaplanes to ford island, hawaii, and then on to westpac. In march 2007, vp47 was awarded the 2006 golden wrench award for maintenance excellence. I also have a separate listing of just cpo email addresses available. We would like to pool our knowledge of agent orange claims filed by members of our 3 squadrons on. The squadron distinguished itself by conducting high interest asw operations and flying 3,443 flight hours without mishap. He was awarded the dfc 2 gold stars and the air medal 4 gold stars while he was a member. Navy asw patrol squadrons is posted with permission on pages dedicated to each respective squadron. Have pictures and cruise books that bring back lots of good memories. Information for new arrivals follow us on the vp 4 facebook page. The book contains photos and information specific to the squadron. The goat locker cpo deck log november 2000 cpo email addresses are available by clicking on the cpos name.
If you remember me from the tiltin hilton hit me up. Search efforts continue for two remaining personnel. Vpnavy is dedicated to the men and women of the united states navy flying asw vp vpb patrol aircraft past and present. Welcome aboard from the war eagles of patrol squadron sixteen vp16. Established as vp 27 on 1 june 1944 redesignated vpb27 on 1 october 1944 redesignated vp 27 on 15 may 1946 redesignated vp ms7 on 15 november 1946 redesignated vp 47 on 1 september 1948 insignia approved. Please note that all email addresses and homepage links worked when placed on this page. And if you have a copy of the 7980 cruise book let me know. Vpnavy is dedicated to the men and women of the united states navy flying asw vpvpb patrol aircraft past and present.
Full text of dictionary of american naval aviation squadrons. This website provides the latest news and information to war eagle families and. Homepage contacts cruise books history in memorium photo gallery. Transition to the new aircraft was completed by april 1955, when the last pbm was turned over to the fasron at nas alameda, california. Vp7 patrol squadron us navy air korean war project page 1. Would like to chat with any former crew or squadron. Us navy cruise books are unofficial publications published by a ships crew to document a cruise or deployment. Three us navy personnel found after helo crash, two still. Full text of dictionary of american naval aviation squadrons, volume 2 the history of vp, vpb, vp hl, and vp am squadrons see other formats.
I served in six vp units, vp47 19811984, vp31 19851987, vp62 19871990, oinc of vp68 19901992, training officer comrespatwingpac 19921994, coxo vp91 19941996. Full text of oliver hazard perry class frigates 2015 see other formats. Following aircrew school in pensacola, fl, and p3c orion flight engineer fe school in jacksonville, fl, he reported to nas whidbey islands patrol squadron one screaming eagles in april 1997. Vpnavy shipmates letter b summary page vp patrol squadron. My exwife burned mines along with my boot camp book, co. Vpnavy vp49 shipmates summary page vp patrol squadron. The golden swordsmen of patrol squadron vp 47 is a navy p8a poseidon maritime patrol squadron based out of whidbey island, wa, and attached to patrol reconnaissance wing ten vp47 is currently on deployment to the u. Vp 47 deployed to adak, alaska from june of 1990 to december of 1990. The war eagles fly and maintain the state of the art p8a poseidon to accomplish this mission. Ill pay you to have it put on disc, or if youre willing to part with your copy ill pay handsomely for it. Patrol squadron 47 vp47 1982 misawa cruise book ebay. Sep 23, 20 an mh60s knighthawk helicopter assigned to helicopter sea combat squadron hsc 6 crashed in the central red sea sept. Vp47 patrol squadron us navy air korean war project page 1.
Vp 30 will also undertake training for nas whidbey island, with that stations operational p8a units set to comprise vp 4, vp 47, vp 9, vp 1, vp 40, and vp 46. Information for new arrivals follow us on the vp4 facebook page. Us navy cruise books the largest online collection of. Cruise book of the officers and men who sailed and fought from the uss enterprise during the 196667 deployment to vietnam. Vp 9 7477, vp 31 7781 and vp 47 8184, all ways looking for old shipmates and if any one knows a paul purse vp 47 7578 and also he was in vp 91 and a very close friend of mine and my wife please help us find him, lost contact. Central florida regional transit authority cptdb wiki.
The golden swordsmen of patrol squadron vp 47 is a navy p8a poseidon maritime patrol squadron based out of whidbey island, wa, and attached to patrol reconnaissance wing ten. Us navy patrol squadron vp47 1982 misawa cruise book ebay. See more ideas about aircraft, aviation and navy day. Vp30 will also undertake training for nas whidbey island, with that stations operational p8a units set to comprise vp4, vp47, vp9, vp1, vp40, and vp46. Registration and communicating with shipmates at is free forever. Keller was a co piolt for the 98th bomb wing on the last mission of dropping the cherry blossom pamphlets showing the war was over on july 28 1953 i have the pamphlet and the newspaper articles showing pictures of the men who were on that flight right before they took off. In march 2007, vp 47 was awarded the 2006 golden wrench award for maintenance excellence. If you are reporting to the command or looking for more information about our location, please see our welcome aboard page. The first operational unit to be located at nas whidbey island will be vp4, which is currently deployed to marine corps air station mcas kaneohe bay in hawaii. Full text of oliver hazard perry class frigates 2015. The number of copies of a cruise book is very limited. Patron four six is located at ault field on nas whidbey island just outside of beautiful oak harbor, washington. In june 1955 vp47 deployed for a tour with its new ttail p5m2 marlin seaplanes to ford island, hawaii, and then on to westpac.
Dvids news golden swordsmen initiates final p3c orion. Vp46 deployed to magdalena bay, california, with vp47 for combined asw competitive and advanced base operations, tended by uss pine island. Lynx buses orlando fl keyword found websites listing. Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. With your help all future shipmates, or their widows, will have a resource to assist in filing agent orange claims. Vpnavy united states navy patrol squadrons vpnavy library. Vp47 was the first fleet activity to receive the new model.
Uss carl vinson cvn 70 westpac 198485 cruise book did you serve aboard uss carl vinson cvn 70. Creating those books is an old tradition in the us navy. Vp47 is the second of three hawaiibased squadrons to make the move to whidbey island and transition to the p8a, and they will continue their standard of excellence in the new aircraft. Vp9 7477, vp31 7781 and vp47 8184, all ways looking for old shipmates and if any one knows a paul purse vp47 7578 and also he was in vp91 and a very close friend of mine and my wife please help us find him, lost contact. The great galapagos adventure vp48 alumni association cruise book summary page cruise books. We put effort into ensuring your item arrives safely. Vp46 was the first seaplane squadron to be deployed for combat aerial patrols off the china coast and the formosa strait during the korean war. Vp 47 is the second of three hawaiibased squadrons to make the move to whidbey island and transition to the p8a, and they will continue their standard of excellence in the new aircraft. Welcome aboard from the war eagles of patrol squadron sixteen vp 16. Vp 47 was the first fleet activity to receive the new model. We do know that a squadron cruise book has been used to substantiate an agent orange claim.
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