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Entry: 80506 VP-50 PATROL SQDN	VP50 IWAKUNI JAPAN 1954
THOMAS BILTZ wrote on September 26, 2011 CITY AND STATE: CAMBY IN UNIT: VP 50 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: Keywords: We were stationed at Alameda CA and Iwakuni Japan VP 50 1954 and 1955 Crew member. SE 10.

Entry: 76054 VP-50 PATROL SQDN	VP 50 1953 - CREW 6 - LT SMITH
PAUL GOERTZEN wrote on September 6, 2010 CITY AND STATE: TX UNIT: VP 50 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I am the grand son of Lt Smith who served with VP 50 as Plane Commander He passed away in 1963. I have quite a few pictures, uniforms, flight gear etc that are all in good shape. Please email me if you have information regarding my grandfather or would like to exchange information. Keywords: VP 50, 876, Korea, 1953, Sex Madness call sign

Entry: 73623 VP-50 PATROL SQDN	DOES ANYONE REMEMBER LCDR ROBERT F. CLEMENT, USN
ROBIN CLEMENT wrote on February 18, 2010 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER 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. Thank you. Robin Clement Keywords: VP-50 Patrol Squadron, 1959-60, Oak Harbor, WA, P5M Marlin Seaplane

Entry: 72885 VP-50 PATROL SQDN	VP892/50
CHARLES STALLINGS wrote on December 25, 2009 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN 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

Entry: 72049 VP-50 PATROL SQDN	SQUADRON ROSTER
EVERITT MAHON wrote on October 23, 2009 CITY AND STATE: SAN ANTONIO TX UNIT: VP-892 AND VP-50 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN 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:

Entry: 66151 VP-50 PATROL SQDN	VP-50 1956 AND 57/ OAK HARBOR, WA
VERN BAUER wrote on June 21, 2008 CITY AND STATE: RAPID CITY SD UNIT: VP-50 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: Checking for anybody that was in VP-50 1956 thry 1957 Keywords: P5M-2

Entry: 66113 VP-50 PATROL SQDN	ANYONE REMEMBER ROBERT PERHAM?
CHERYL RENAUD wrote on June 17, 2008 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER 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 Keywords:

Entry: 65133 VP-50 PATROL SQDN	VP-50, CREW 7, 1953
GLENN WATERS wrote on April 7, 2008 CITY AND STATE: GREENFIELDS WA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER 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

Entry: 63303 VP-50 PATROL SQDN	CONFIRMATION OF ROCKET ATTACK CAM RAHN BAY
CHARLES MCATEE wrote on December 5, 2007 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: VP-50 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN 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.

Entry: 63231 VP-50 PATROL SQDN	SG-9 FLT CREW
GERALD SMITH wrote on November 29, 2007 CITY AND STATE: ZEPHYRHILLS FL UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: 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.

Entry: 61929 VP-50 PATROL SQDN	LOOKING FOR VP50 CREWMEMBERS FROM 1ST P3A DETACHMENT TO CAM RAHN BAY
CHARLES NASH wrote on August 10, 2007 CITY AND STATE: VIRGINIA BEACH VA UNIT: VP50 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN 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

Entry: 58315 VP-50 PATROL SQDN	SERVED IN VP-892 AND VP 50 1950-1954
CHARLES LOCKHART wrote on July 31, 2006 CITY AND STATE: SIOUX FALLS SD UNIT: VR 21, VP 892. VP 50 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN 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

Entry: 51388 VP-50 PATROL SQDN	LOOKING FOR
E.A. KANYON wrote on June 6, 2005 CITY AND STATE: MOUNTAIN HOME AR UNIT: VP 50 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: 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,

Entry: 46873 VP-50 PATROL SQDN	LOCATE CREWMEMBERS
JOHN J. JONES wrote on November 14, 2004 CITY AND STATE: MAGNOLIA TX UNIT: PATROL SQUADRON 50 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - 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

Entry: 37181 VP-50 PATROL SQDN	DEATH IN FAMILY
LEE MCCLURE wrote on September 27, 2003 CITY AND STATE: MOBILE AL UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER 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

Entry: 36476 VP-50 PATROL SQDN	LOOKING FOR CREWMAN
CHARLES HALE wrote on August 25, 2003 CITY AND STATE: ORLANDO FL UNIT: VP 50 AIR SQUADRON FLYING P5MS SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FRIEND OF VETERAN 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

Entry: 36301 VP-50 PATROL SQDN	P5M PC FROM 1964 TILL 1967
JOSEPH TANEY wrote on August 16, 2003 CITY AND STATE: OWEGO NY UNIT: CVS-40 O-R QUONSET PT. VW-2 AEWTU VP-50 PMRF VRF-3 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 31703 VP-50 PATROL SQDN	VP 50, PATROL FLIGHTS OUT OF IWAKUNI JAPAN ALONG THE COAST OF KOREA.
THOMAS (TOM) BILTZ wrote on February 3, 2003 CITY AND STATE: MOORESVILLE IN UNIT: VP 50 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - 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

Entry: 13820 VP-50 PATROL SQDN	FORMER MEMBER
ROBERT VANDERMOLEN wrote on December 25, 2000 CITY AND STATE: ROSEPINE LA UNIT: VP-50 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Van, Crewman SE-7 Keywords:

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