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Photo by Hal Barker. Copyright 1989.

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Current Message 1 - October 1, 2005
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Entry: 53373
VA-55 Attack Sqdn

photos and information

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patrick jarrett wrote on 2005-10-01 00:00:00.0

Comments: I am looking for information/photos of VA-55 during the 50's to build a model for a fellow Navy vet. I understand that the skyraider was the aircraft when he was in. My friend Mr. Cole does not have any photos or cruse books from his time in the squadron.

Thanks Pat

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Current Message 2 - January 7, 2005
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Entry: 47997
VA-55 Attack Sqdn

Looking for Gibbs, Hank

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Wendell Roy wrote on 2005-01-07 20:15:03.0

Comments: Served in VA55 for two cruises to Korea--'52-53 and '53 to '54. Looking for contact with any personnel serving in the squadron at that time; especially Hank Gibbs.

Keywords: Aviation Machinist Mate, Second Class

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Current Message 3 - July 3, 2004
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Entry: 44220
VA-55 Attack Sqdn

va 55 1985 thru 1989

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john lockwood wrote on 2004-07-03 17:55:53.0

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Current Message 4 - June 10, 2004
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Entry: 43704
VA-55 Attack Sqdn

Old Codgers

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Jack Walters wrote on 2004-06-10 22:59:00.0

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Keywords: Served in VA 55.. 1954-56. Made Phil. Sea cruise in 1955. Played baseball for NAS Miramar

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Current Message 5 - December 5, 2003
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Entry: 38975
VA-55 Attack Sqdn

finding shipmates

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cliff price wrote on 2003-12-05 15:22:42.0

Comments: I was in VA-55 from 1984-1987, and served on the coral sea during the "libyan conflict". I am looking for old shipmates just to say hi.

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Current Message 6 - December 18, 2002
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Entry: 30485
VA-55 Attack Sqdn

VA-55 November 1950

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Joe Brennan wrote on 2002-12-18 15:29:15.0

Comments: I am trying to gather information about the air combat operations of USN squadrons in Korea. In case of VA-55 I am especially interested in encounters with MiG’s during the November 1950 strikes on the Yalu bridges. Official archival information briefly mentions VF-52’s victory over a MiG 18 November. VA-55’s Historical Report also mentions a MiG sighting 12 November as well the MiG attack on the air group 18 November. Any futher information on this or other MiG encounters by any sdn in Valley Forge/CVG-5 at that time, first hand or not, would be helpful.

Keywords: units, aircraft

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Current Message 7 - July 9, 2001
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Entry: 17872
VA-55 Attack Sqdn

VA= 55 NORTH ISLAND 1950

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RICHARD M. Egrin wrote on 2001-07-09 12:43:08.0

Comments: Greatest Time Spent in my LIFE

Keywords: Staff CAG-19-X-Ray LCDR L.W. Chick Korea - CV-37 TF-77 Configurations, LSO Platform, Air Crew

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Current Message 8 - January 17, 2001
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Entry: 14363
VA-55 Attack Sqdn

looking for shipmates

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Hank Gibbs wrote on 2001-01-17 07:04:34.0

Comments: Its been a long time but looking back on my cruise book, I still recognize some of the faces. If anyone remembers me, please E mail me. Hank Gibbs hanky64@home.com

Keywords: served in VA-55 from 1953 to 1956. Worked as a storekeeper. Toured aboard the Essex and Philippine Sea.

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