DOES ANYONE REMEMBER LCDR ROBERT F. CLEMENT, USN

Comments: My father, LCDR Robert F. Clement, USN, was killed on February 11, 1960 while engaging in rocket training exercises over the Strait of Juan de Fuca off of Whidbey Island, WA. He was with the VP-50 Patrol Squadron. He and the eight other crew members on board the twin engine P5M Marlin seaplane plunged into the Strait after live ammunition detonated underneath the left wing of the aircraft. There were no survivors.

If anyone could share any information regarding the accident, or share any memories of my father, it would be greatly appreciated.

My e-mail is clement708@gmail.com

Thank you.

Robin Clement

Keywords: VP-50 Patrol Squadron, 1959-60, Oak Harbor, WA, P5M Marlin Seaplane

VP892/50

Comments: My name is Charles Stallings. I served with VP892/50 1951-1954. Was a member of Crew 8 with call sign 8 Madness.Was with VP50 during the 1953 Korean tour. We were based at Alameda,CA/Iwakuna,Japan. Would like to hear from anyone on that tour of duty.

Keywords: SE8

Squadron Roster

Comments: Here is a limited roster of VP-892/VP-50 personnel: Lt. R. D. Murphy Cmd. W. H. Chester LtCmd. N. D. McClure LTJG. Annenberg LTJG. Edward C. Waller E. D. Barron, AD1 Sol Landis Bleeker Sammy Lee Bernie Moskowitz Richard Totman Hendricks, Photo 2 Tritico - Mailroom Joe Camp, SN Rodney Ellebracht Pearce Wallace Sterling Faubush Everitt M. Mahon (Little Willie)

Keywords: VP-892/VP-50 Limited Roster:

vp-50 1956 and 57/ Oak Harbor, WA

Comments: Checking for anybody that was in VP-50 1956 thry 1957

Keywords: P5M-2

Anyone remember Robert Perham?

Comments: My Uncle, Robert Albert Perham, remains were never found in a mishap dated February 11, 1960. He was a crewmember engaging in rocket training excercises over the Strait of San Juan De Fuca, about ten miles southwest of NAS Whidbey Island, Washington.

My sister has newspaper clippings, the original Western Union messages that were sent to my Grandparents and several letters from the Commanding Officer of VP-50. He was transfered from VP-17 to VP-50 I was told.

They say there were additional aircraft in the area. There were no unusual radio transmissions and then an explosion was seen beneath the left wing. The wing separated and the aircraft plunged into the water. It was a twin engine P5M Marlin. Nine died. Four bodies were recovered. The search ended March 4, 1960.

I was just wondering if maybe someone had a photo they could share, or some stories you recall.

My email address is reenwad@yahoo.com

Thanks, Cheryl

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VP-50, Crew 7, 1953

Comments: Looking for any members of Crew 7, 1953 that might have information, crew list, photos or whatever, and would like to share them. Ray Waters is my brother and would like to get a few things together for him. HE is currently in hospital after a heart attack.

Thank you

Glenn Waters

gwat3352@bigpond.net.au

Keywords: Ray Waters, AT

Confirmation of rocket attack Cam Rahn Bay

Comments: Do any of you recall Marvin French. He was in VP-50 also. He passed away in 2005.

Keywords: My full name is Willie Charles McAtee Jr. AKA Charles McAtee nick name was Jiggs. was in VP 50 form Jan 69 thru Jan 71. I exited as an ABH-3.

SG-9 FLT CREW

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Keywords: Iam looking for any crewmembers of SG-9 1960 to 1962. Lt W.S. Anderson PPC, ADR-2 Bill Young, PC, AE1 Brown, Ams1 Manny Mancuso or any other members of crew 9.

Looking for VP50 Crewmembers from 1st P3A detachment to Cam Rahn Bay

Comments: Greetings all. I am trying to establish a convincing statement for the VA regarding our in-country experience during 1968. Does anyone have a definitve statement proving to these people that we were really there in country? In the meantime -- It is 5 O'clock somewhere, so here is a toast to you all.

Regards, Charlie

Keywords: Nasty Nash

Served in VP-892 and VP 50 1950-1954

Comments: Looking for members of vp-892 redesignated vp-50. I served with this squadron from 1951 thru June 1954. Friends of mine were George Agard (deceased), Frank Machado, Ed Guy, Skoshie and many others.

Keywords: Sugar Easy 8, 6 George 29

Looking for

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Keywords: SE 9, 3rd Mech in crew that consisted of Gerry P Mills, Jack Ither, Bob Bamford, Lou Harry, ...Nelson, Bray, I.W. Tate, ... AT2 Ryan, Lt P.J. Rutan, Ltjg Paul, Ltjg Hurhusky, Ltjg MacAdams,

Locate Crewmembers

Comments: I would like to hear from some of my squadron buddies.

Keywords: Our crew was number 9. We flew in a P5M and our plane number was Sugar George Nine. SG-9

Death in family

Comments: My name is Lee A McClure and I just wanted to let anyone who knew or served with my father,N.D.Mcclure III,that he passed away on Wednesday the 24th Septemder,this year.There is a visitation on Sunday the 28th September at Carnes Bros.Mortuary in Galveston Tx.at 4PM and the funeral is taking place,Monday at 10 AM.I couldn't find any other way to get this information out,just thought those who knew him might like to know. God bless

Keywords: VP-4,VF-101

Looking for crewman

Comments: I am a private investigator in Orlando, Florida. I have been retained by the family of a dying Vietnam Vet with cancer. He served in the Navy (vietnam) fling p5ms out of MCAS Iwakuni, Japan. All the listed below served in the vp 50 Air Squadron (out of Iwakuni Japan) Camron Bay Vietnam mid 1960's. These are his crewman Richard H. Murphy, Tommy Dean, Elwin Rowell and Clint Brown. He does not have long to live but these guys mean alot to him. Can you help me find them. Call 1-800-882-5137. He has pancreatic cancer. This is a very bad cancer. The daughter initiated this by hiring me. Charles Hale Hale Invetigative Services Inc. Orlando, Florida 32872

Keywords: I am a private investigator in Orlando, Florida. I have been retained by the family of a dying Vietnam Vet with cancer. Navy (vietnam) fling p5ms out of MCAS Iwakuni, Japan. listed vp 50 Air Squadron (out of Iwakuni Japan) Camron Bay Vietnam mid 1960's. crewman Richard H. Murphy, Tommy Dean, Elwin Rowell and Clint Brown. . Call 1-800-882-5137. pancreatic cancer. The daughter initiated this by hiring me. Charles Hale Hale Invetigative Services Inc. Orlando, Florida 32872

P5M PC from 1964 till 1967

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VP 50, Patrol flights out of Iwakuni Japan along the coast of Korea.

Comments: I have a picture of the crew with the Aircraft in the back ground. If you would be intrested in a copy for any reason please contact me. What you are doing here is great. This will let some of the memories of us old guys and gals live on for EVER. Thank You. T. Biltz

Keywords: I served in VP 50 from 12/53 to 12/55 as crew member on SE 10, PBM 5 sea plane. Crew captin; Tommy Moore AD1 Crew; Don Baitman AD3, Tom Biltz ADAN, George Agard AL3, Pat Daily ALAN, Jim Oates ATAN, Don Miller ATAN, Rolph Brandt AO2, Max Cartet AOAN, Pilot; LTCDR. Widelburg. I can't rmember the names of the other two pilots. We flew twelve hour patrol hops out of Iwakuni Japan, along the coast of Korea. Over the Sea of Japan and the Yellow Sea and off the coast of Siberia. "Baby it was cold outside." I have searched for the crew members listed above. I have found two of them and they are boath deceased. That would be George Agard and Rolph Brandtt, if by chance you know any of them please e-mail me at tbiltz6733@prodigy.net

Former Member

Comments: Van, Crewman SE-7

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