vp-892

Comments: my dad was a member of vp-892 during ww11 and korean war. i was trying to find pictures of the aircraft (pbm) and any pictures that might have some of his fellow crew members. my dad's name is harry slack thank you

Keywords: vp-892, units, aircraft, pbm

Comments: "Big Ed" Swanson, Skipper of VP892 during its deployment to Japan as the first US Naval Reserve PBM Squadron activated for the Korean war, passed away on 14 Dec. 2006. A memorial service will be held at the University Presbyterian Church in Seattle at 13:00 hours, Friday, Dec 29th. My brother and I (4 years old) watched as Dad took off from San Diego enroute to Korea via Hawaii. As Dad took off loaded down with fuel and gear for the long flight to Hawaii he used JATO assit. The smoke was considerable but unknown to my brother and I a fog bank rolled in over the bay just as Dad took off. We said to each other..."Look what Dad did."

Dad has now rejoined his beloved wife Margaret and they are dancing up a storm to God's big band. He is survived his 2 sons and daughter as well as those who still remain from his squadron.

Keywords: "Big Ed" Skipper VP892

VP-892 Iwakuni

Comments: My father, Charles David Rutz, was an AT2 in VP-892 from deployment to Iwakuni until late 1951 when he rotated home. I would like to hear from anyone who remembers him from NAS Iwakuni, or who knew him when he was an instructor at NATTC Memphis (from 1948 until deployment with VP-892).

Keywords: Iwakuni

I served with VP-892 & VP 50

Comments: have tried to contact George Agaard, Frank Machado and others but to no avail. I am retired, Married, two sons, 3 grandsons. Play alot of golf when not wasting time.

Keywords: I have pictures of CO & Exec of VP 392 on the first tour to Sangley Point, I don't remember names. Also several Pics of various personnel and aircraft and Pine Island with aircraft being lifted and on deck. Will post them if anyone is interested.

vp892

Comments: anyone out there ever heard that?i'd like to find someone who knew my father.he was in vp892 on a PBM.his name was fred brown.he had some good storys to tell about the old flying boat

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VP-892

Comments: VP-892. Aviation Electronics Technician. Crewmember in SE9. 1951-1952.

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Iwakuni Japan

Comments: I left VP 892 for discharge in 1952

Keywords: I was aviation Electronics abord the USS Pine Island from the time it was taker out of moth balls in San Diego Until it left Iwakune Japan and at that time i was transfered to VP892 which had been stationed abord the Pine islsnd

LOOKING FOR SHIPMATES and Reunions

Comments: would like to know where I can get a list of the people who was in VP892 during the the time I was in Japan. Also interested in any reunions

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VP-892 Patrol Squadron

Comments: I was a member of the squadron during the Korean War. I would like any information concerning any reunions that the squadron observes annualy. I was in Iwakuni, and the Pescadores, Okinawa areas during the Korean War as a crew mwmber. Any information or Unit Associan that I can converse with would be appreciated.

Leo Glover

Keywords: VP-892 Iwakuni Japan

comments VP892

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Vp 892

Comments: Looking forward to the 2002 reunion 21 July 2001

Keywords: Cre member SE5

Naval Air Reserve from Seattle

Comments: VP 892

Keywords: Skipper Ed Swanson, Stationed at Iwakuni Japan,