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  Steve Downes September 2, 2009 at 6:02pm

  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 could remember their names.
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  Al Lieberman September 2, 2009 at 4:29pm

  I just got a note from Tocci who remembered a canopy that somehow jettisoned from the cabin and a plane captain was badly burned. Anyone familiar with that incident? Or how about the person that was crushed in the nose wheel well at VA-42's hanger?
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  Al Lieberman August 27, 2009 at 9:41am

  Anyone planning to attend the Forrestal reunion in Va. Beach?
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  Ramon B. Maldonado Rosas August 22, 2009 at 10:20pm

  Hi Loren I think that i remenber Otto wasnt he an AE in the squadron i dont know if anyone remenbers a instructor that gave clases in VA-42 for the people goin in line division service he looked like Steve Downes he was chew me in almost every day for been late at formation but he was a good person and i owed him a great gratitude for helping me out well i have to go Loren as soon as i post the pictures that i have you will know for sure who I am glad to be a buckeye.
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  Ramon B. Maldonado Rosas August 17, 2009 at 6:07pm

  Hey AL i left a comment for you but i dont know if will get it i will post my photo and some that i have of the squadron as soon as i transfer them to the computer talk to you soon.
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  Loren Miller August 9, 2009 at 7:47pm

  Hey Ramon I think I remember you I was in the line with Kalu and kunkle remember Otto think he was the second class. Mitch
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  Ramon B. Maldonado Rosas August 9, 2009 at 10:12am

  Good day to all black falcons i was station in NAS Oceana in the the same squadron VA 85 as a line handler even do i was a powerplant mech i also was deploy to the Forrestal or also known as Forrest fire for the incident in Vietnam well i work under the current skiper of that time CDR Zallatoper and them CDR Wrigth if anyone remember and i think Benjamin Kalu was there when i was well im glad to be a manber again is has been a long time thanks guys
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  Domenic A. Ricci July 23, 2009 at 11:03am

  I'd love to but I have a special needs daughter in a wheelchair and its pretty tough getting her around and finding the right care is also tough..someday...but thanks for the offer
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  Al Lieberman July 20, 2009 at 4:30pm

  Has anyone thought of or planning on attending the Forrestal reunion in Va Beach this September? I thought it might be nice, although I doubt I would be going to Williamsburg etc.. I would prefer to charter a fishing trip or get reacquainted with the area. If you would rather meet elsewhere, let's hear your thoughts. Anyone?
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  Al Lieberman July 10, 2009 at 4:10pm

  Check out pic number 42 in my profile. The Twin Towers are there standing tall.