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"Didn't the guy eject, and flip us off as the carrier was going by?"
"Remember it, I still feel the rivets hitting my pants as I was warming up a hydraulic jenny on elev 4 with AMS1 Allen. We had a plane with hydraulic failure and needed to trap him last. The A-7 was practicing approaches, and for some unknown reason…"
"If I have to chose, I'd prefer Va Beach in September without the rain. Keep me posted."
"We're getting in Thur evening around 4:30, should be at the hotel around 6pm. How many from the 78' cruise are attending? (J Whispel, P Ricci, A Mcneal, D Morris, MdDade???"
"Al, have you made your reservations for September? What day are you arriving in Va Bch?"
"Bill,
Are you planning on attending the VA 85 reunion in September? Jan and I will definately be there, and it would be good to catch up on old times."
Are you planning on attending the VA 85 reunion in September? Jan and I will definately be there, and it would be good to catch up on old times."
"Are you bringing your wife? We're looking forward to meet her."
"Hey chief, it's good to hear from you. Worked in airfames shop with you in Oceana, and a as a flight deck trouble shoorter when out to sea. Airframes was the only shop with it's own portholes, and checkers table. Look forward to seeing you in…"
"That's really good to hear. I'll give a call to discuss your plans. Did you sign up with Bob Moore yet?"
"Jim,
Are you planning on atttending the VA 85 reunion in September in Va Beach? I will definately be there, it would be good to catch up on old times."
Are you planning on atttending the VA 85 reunion in September in Va Beach? I will definately be there, it would be good to catch up on old times."
"Joe,
Are you planning on attending the reunion in September in Va Beach? Jan and I are definately going, and it would sure be nice to catch up on old times."
Are you planning on attending the reunion in September in Va Beach? Jan and I are definately going, and it would sure be nice to catch up on old times."
"Bob, appreciate the effort in securing rooms for a reunion in September. Looking forward to seeing everyone in Va Bch in 9 short months."
"Yo Stemp what year was this"
"I checked into VA 42 framp on the weekend after the nose wheel incident. What the hell were they thinking? I was on the flight deck (a few planes away) when the plane captain pulled the canopy jetison pin. He said he felt resistance and really had…"
"Casano was a pretty good guy. Ruffin died because the angle the plane was in when you punched out. He basically skimmed through the trees across the ground. There was an instant of time when Casano got the wings level, and that's when they both…"
"Jim, its funny you should bring this up. About a month ago I was camping and went 4 wheeling with a friend for a few hrs. And one of the first things I thought of was that trip in Smitty's jeep. I remember going over the washboard section of ruts…"
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Have you seen the latest list that Bob Moore has released? That list should indicate who's either planning to attend along with those who are still thinking about it or who will not. Too bad Harv can't join us, but Mac, Joe, Paison, "Hard-on" Vanatta, Mitch, Doc, Rocky, and a few others (I hope) will. Haven't heard from Randy Sevitz yet and I think Angelo is planning to but hasn't responded. I spoke with Tocci yesterday and he thinks he will. Woody said to me awhile back that since he started a new job and career, he didn't think he would be able to take off. Dave Combellick didn't sound very much interested. But Steve Downes and a few others are planning on it.
It should be a real hoot.
great shop and crew, have you had any contact with other guys from that crew
It's been a long time. Thanks for the holiday cards and update during the first decade since our exodus. Sorry I haven't kept it going, but you weren't alone. So John, I guess you have a lot of time now...welcome to the club. I saw Joe a few years ago. He looks the same, what do you think?
Glad you finally made it here at NavyVets. Be sure to join the VA-85 command and travel down memory lane with the rest of us. I'm sure you'll remember some names and get a kick out of some pics Woody and I posted. If you have any pics you're willing to share, I'm sure you'll have an audience. Welcome back!
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