Vpnavy has attempted to collect every available piece of information via the internet. Vpnavy vp47 notice summary page vp patrol squadron. 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. Vp7 patrol squadron us navy air korean war project page 1. In march 2007, vp 47 was awarded the 2006 golden wrench award for maintenance excellence. 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. Established as vp27 on 1 june 1944 redesignated vpb27 on 1 october 1944 redesignated vp27 on 15 may 1946 redesignated vpms7 on 15 november 1946 redesignated vp47 on 1 september 1948 insignia approved.
Have pictures and cruise books that bring back lots of good memories. Us navy cruise books are unofficial publications published by a ships crew to document a cruise or deployment. Us navy patrol squadron vp47 1982 misawa cruise book ebay. Patron four six is located at ault field on nas whidbey island just outside of beautiful oak harbor, washington. 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. Vp 47 was the first fleet activity to receive the new model. Vpnavy is dedicated to the men and women of the united states navy flying asw vp vpb patrol aircraft past and present. Central florida regional transit authority cptdb wiki. This listing is for the following original cruise book. 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. Vp46 deployed to magdalena bay, california, with vp47 for combined asw competitive and advanced base operations, tended by uss pine island. Creating those books is an old tradition in the us navy.
Jul 19, 20 we do know that a squadron cruise book has been used to substantiate an agent orange claim. The squadron distinguished itself by conducting high interest asw operations and flying 3,443 flight hours without mishap. Search efforts continue for two remaining personnel. 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. Navy asw patrol squadrons is posted with permission on pages dedicated to each respective squadron. Dvids news golden swordsmen initiates final p3c orion. I also have a separate listing of just cpo email addresses available. 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. 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. Full text of dictionary of american naval aviation squadrons. The goat locker cpo deck log november 2000 cpo email addresses are available by clicking on the cpos name. An mh60s knighthawk helicopter assigned to helicopter sea combat squadron hsc 6 crashed in the central red sea sept.
He was awarded the dfc 2 gold stars and the air medal 4 gold stars while he was a member. 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. Several commands only order copies for about 23 of the crew as a rule of thumb. Vp47 was the first fleet activity to receive the new model. Our mission is to provide maritime patrol services to the fleet in support of national interests. Uss carl vinson cvn 70 westpac 198485 cruise book did you serve aboard uss carl vinson cvn 70. Homepage contacts cruise books history in memorium photo gallery. Three us navy personnel found after helo crash, two still. Information for new arrivals follow us on the vp 4 facebook page. If you remember me from the tiltin hilton hit me up. He was awarded the dfc 2 gold stars and the air medal 4 gold stars while he was a member of vp 47.
Check out our uss carl vinson cvn 70 crew list and reconnect with old shipmates. Sep 23, 20 an mh60s knighthawk helicopter assigned to helicopter sea combat squadron hsc 6 crashed in the central red sea sept. Ill pay you to have it put on disc, or if youre willing to part with your copy ill pay handsomely for it. The great galapagos adventure vp48 alumni association cruise book summary page cruise books. And if you have a copy of the 7980 cruise book let me know. 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. Lynx buses orlando fl keyword found websites listing. If you are reporting to the command or looking for more information about our location, please see our welcome aboard page. The war eagles fly and maintain the state of the art p8a poseidon to accomplish this mission. Vpnavy vp47 shipmates 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. Registration and communicating with shipmates at is free forever. In june 1955 vp47 deployed for a tour with its new ttail p5m2 marlin seaplanes to ford island, hawaii, and then on to westpac. See more ideas about aircraft, aviation and navy day. 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. I served in six vp units, vp47 19811984, vp31 19851987, vp62 19871990, oinc of vp68 19901992, training officer comrespatwingpac 19921994, coxo vp91 19941996. We do know that a squadron cruise book has been used to substantiate an agent orange claim. Would like to chat with any former crew or squadron. 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. In march 2007, vp47 was awarded the 2006 golden wrench award for maintenance excellence. Full text of oliver hazard perry class frigates 2015. Vp47 patrol squadron us navy air korean war project page 1. The book contains photos and information specific to the squadron. 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.
We would like to pool our knowledge of agent orange claims filed by members of our 3 squadrons on. With your help all future shipmates, or their widows, will have a resource to assist in filing agent orange claims. Vp47 deployed to adak, alaska from june of 1990 to december of 1990. Us navy cruise books the largest online collection of. My exwife burned mines along with my boot camp book, co. Information for new arrivals follow us on the vp4 facebook page. The number of copies of a cruise book is very limited. Vpnavy united states navy patrol squadrons vpnavy library. We put effort into ensuring your item arrives safely. This website provides the latest news and information to war eagle families and. 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. Cruise book of the officers and men who sailed and fought from the uss enterprise during the 196667 deployment to vietnam.
Welcome aboard from the war eagles of patrol squadron sixteen vp16. 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. 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. 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. For any inquiries, please click the contact us tab for squadron contact. Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. Patrol squadron 47 vp47 1982 misawa cruise book ebay.
Please note that all email addresses and homepage links worked when placed on this page. Free essays, homework help, flashcards, research papers, book reports, term papers, history, science, politics. Vp 47 deployed to adak, alaska from june of 1990 to december of 1990. Full text of oliver hazard perry class frigates 2015 see other formats.
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