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"I remember both, the F4 did leave a large gash in the round down, the sea state was 5 and watching the deck Plat camera the aircraft would come into view and then out of view because the fantail was raising and falling so much. As I recall the…"
"Joe, your profile shows that you live in Durham, Me. We're building a summer place over in Palermo, I was in '85 twice (75-78) & (82-83), then was with VP 23 & 26 and retired out of BNAS AIMD in '94. when were you in 44 & BNAS?"
"I don't recall the canopy incident but there were two guys crushed in 42's hanger, a First Class and a Chief metal smith. They were changing the downlock actuator on the nose strut without a nose jack. It was a horrible day in the hanger. I wish I…"
"Rick - I was thinking of that very trip this week! What a trip! We're lucky to have any brain cells left, as i remember it was you, I, Clayton and Pete with wives of course. It was one hell of a weekend! As for Brad Simms, I never heard from him…"
"I truly enjoyed BB! He was a hoot to be around and I am to hear of his passing! You're right John, if you hear Bitching at the Pearly Gates, it will be Bob!"
"That is "sorry" to hear of Bob's passing! Fingers are not as fast as my thinking!"
"Same here, I often thought about how Billy would approach a situation. I hope he knows how much of an affect he had on us "junior" folks at the time."
"Billy was the best Chief I knew and I was in for 20! He still stands out as the best in my book!"
"I remember AOC Love & Smitty. I recall as a troubleshooter we use to hang out in the AO Shack and as a Lineman did a lot of "goofy" things in the deck with rest of the guys! Man, this is really joggin the memory! Eedie Amin Rose was fair but things…"
"Hey Pasiano,
I had the time of my life on the Line with Dibo, Rick Cearly, Bull and Fred Clayton too. JJ and the rest of the Buckeyes, this is a great way to reconnect. Glad to hear from you!
Steve"
I had the time of my life on the Line with Dibo, Rick Cearly, Bull and Fred Clayton too. JJ and the rest of the Buckeyes, this is a great way to reconnect. Glad to hear from you!
Steve"
"Yeah, I lost the face hair and the hair on my head! Probably started with all the beer I use to have for lunch at the Bowling Alley!..... It was one hell of a ride! I remember it well.... I recall going to the Gut in Naples because we were told it…"
"OMG! I did have hair at one point in my life! Good pic, Thanks! Brings back a lot of memories."
"Hi Jim, we were in VA 85 at the same time. I was in the line and then airframes until I left in November 78.
Good to have you onboard!"
Good to have you onboard!"
"Hi Al!
I would be interested.
Thanks
Steve Downes"
I would be interested.
Thanks
Steve Downes"
"Hey Al!
Sorry to hear about a reunion. Those are great photos! Unfortunately mine from that era have been lost over the years.
Take care and keep up the great work"
Sorry to hear about a reunion. Those are great photos! Unfortunately mine from that era have been lost over the years.
Take care and keep up the great work"
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Doesn't look like I can get a reunion together this fall, but I'm not giving up. Be sure to join the VA-85 command. Keep in touch -Al