VR-21 1956-57

Comments: Served with to name a few,(VR-2 1954-55)Kirkland AD-1, John Cunningham AD-2, Piostol Wendtlandt AD-2, Marvin Stott AD-2, Shofstall AD-2, Vester Lloyd AD-2, Brown AD-2(VR-21 1956) Bob Ford AD-1, Johnson AD-2, Perry AD-2, Schooler AM-3, Gene Payne AD-3 I was an AD-2 in VR-21 and went to AT change of rate school in Memphis in 1956. Don Hoover ATCS USN ret.

Keywords: NS Sangley Pt,VR-2, Vr-21, Air Ops NAS Pax Riv. Md., VW-15, VW-11 Arg., VW-13 Arg., Test Pilot School, USS Okinawa LPH-3, CVSG-56 USS Randolph CVS-15, NAILSC NATTC Pax Riv.

VR-21 Alameda, CA 1959-1962

Comments: I would be interested in hearing from anyone who served as Aviation Electronics Techs (Avionics) during the time indicated. I left as an ATN-2 and my brother Lee Crabb (L.E.) served as the Chief AT for the same radio shop at the same time. I mustered out in '62 after he was transferred to the Phillipines. Jig Dog are you out there? Are you a turtle?

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NAS Alameda DVR-21 66-68

Comments: I was stationed at NAS Alameda DVR-21 ( Fleet Tactical Support Squadron 21 ) from 1966 to 1968. I worked in the AME shop with Don Rutherford who posted a request looking for men he had served with at VR-21. His post was dated 2-9-08. I remember Don had a 1955 or 1956 Chevy Nomad he was restoring. Here are some of the names we served with at that time. Mitchell, Fry, Garcia, Taft, Street, those names should ring a bell. We serviced the C-130 Convairs, C1A Cods and the C2A Greyhound. We were all Air crew members flying up and down the California coast delivering passengers and equipment to different bases and to the Aircraft carriers off the coast I remember it like it was yesterday

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VR21 Barbers Point Hawaii 1964-1966

Comments: Need to prove to the VA that I flew into Vietnam from 1964-1966 as a crew member of VR21 Hawaii. Can anybody help?

Keywords: C-118-B crew member (Load Master)

Information on C-118B Bu 131585 Wanted

Comments: I am restoring the front 38' of the fuselage of Douglas C-118B Bu 131585, a VR-21 veteran from 1953-1973, for my air museum in Yukon, OK. I am trying to find pilots, air and ground crew members, and other squadron personnel associated with that airplane as well as photos and any other information.

I am especially interested to document that this C-118 flew into Vietnam. If you can help, I would greatly appreciate it.

Mark Howard 15237 Worthington Lane Edmond, OK 73013

(405)659-8988 cell

Keywords: VR-21, Pineapple Airlines, Douglas C-118, Douglas R6D, NAS Barbers Point

looking for shipmates

Comments: looking for ship mates who flew with vr21 at barbers point naval air base who flew on c118b airplanes from 1964 thur 1965 from cubi point into vietnam

Keywords: pineapple airlines vr21

VR-21 ALAMEDA 62-64 FLIGHT CREW.

Comments: WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM ANYONE WHO SERVED IN VR-21 IN ANY CAPACITY FROM JUNE, 1962 THRU FEB, 1964.

I WORKED IN SQUADRON SUPPLY, AND THEN TOOK OVER AERO EQUIPMENT SHOP.

FLEW A/C ON STUFF'S, AND CONVAIR 440'S. TRIP NUTS.

Keywords: HSA YOKOSUKA, JAPAN. 1960-62 VR-21, ALAMEDA, CA. 1962-64 NAVY RESERVE UNITS FROM 1973-2001 RETIRED AS HMC, 32YRS. SERVICE

Harold W. Simpson

Comments: Harold W. Simpson, who was a member of VR-21 for most of the 1950's passed away on June 29, 2009, at Fort Smith, Arkansas. He was interned at the Fort Smith National Cemetary.

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Did you know my father-James R. Jackson

Comments: My father (navy pilot) was stationed at Barber's Point sometime around 1953-1955 with VR-21. He passed away 3 years ago and I'm trying to put together his biography as a gift for my family members. Would appreciate hearing from anyone who knew (or knew of)him. Thank you, Jeanne Jackson

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Looking for 1954-1957 VR-23 COD Unit members

Comments: Would like to hear from any squadron members that served 1954-1957. I was TBM and TF-1 plane captain, 2nd class Aviation Machinist Mate during this time. We flew out of Iwakuni MCAS; Naha AFB, Okinawa; NAS Sangley Point, PI; and NAS Atsugi Japan.

Keywords: Navy Air Transport Squadron VR-23

VR-21 Det. Japan & Cubie Point PI

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Keywords: Joined the squardron in late 1963 and left in late 1965. Flew aircrew out of Japan and Cubie Point PI. Looking for anyone who was in the squdron during this time frame.

VR-21

Comments: Looking for any mates that served from 1956 to 1959 in vr-21 Barbers Point Hi. I was Flight and crew member on R6D # 301574 and others. I flew as second flight mech, to Midway, Kwaj., Guam , Formosa, Philipines. Atsugi. Spent three Months TAD at MIdway. Went to VR - 8 Moffet Field in 1959.

Keywords: Air craft engine mechanic - R6d Barbers Point Hi

vr-21 aircrew 1970-1973

Comments: LOOKING FOR ALL CREW MEMBERS 1970-1973

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U.S. Navy C-130 Reunion

Comments: We are having a reunion in New Orleans in 2009 for any Navy service member that ever served in any of the 17 Navy squadrons that had C-130s. The core dates are June 12-13th. If you would like more info please send an email to herks4ever@live.com Please pass the word to all.

Dave Barry VRC-50 1976-79 VQ-4 1979-86

Keywords: C-130, VR, VQ, VX, VC

Vr21 det A

Comments: COD Plane Captain, 1960 to 1963. Anyone out there?

Keywords: Grummen C1A COD Japan

SERE SCHOOL CLASSMATES

Comments: I AM LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO WAS IN SERE SCHOOL CLASS 10-69 THAT ATTENDED SERE SCHOOL IN AUGUST 1968 AT WARNER SPRINGS. I HAVE A CLAIM PENDING WITH THE VA FOR AN INJURY THAT I RECIEVE WHILE I WAS IN TRAINING THERE

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1953 -- 1955

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Keywords: Dick Nixon, Bernie Britt

DVR-21/VR-30 NAS Alameda 1964/1967

Comments: Greetings,

Looking for anyone who might have served in the squadron during this time period. Thanks.

Keywords: DVR-21/VR-30, Alameda, C1A, 1964/1967

azo1943@msn.com

Comments: C.O. was Capt. Johnson. XO was Cdr. Chamberlain. Chief Slamin(?) was in the electric shop.

Keywords: VR-21. Barbers Point. 1962-63

VR-21 FLIGHT CREW MEMBERS

Comments: I was a Navigator with VR-21. I applied for my compensation with the VA I need to show proof that I was in vietnam in 1968-1970. If anyone can help me I sure would appreciate it Matt Shack

Keywords: NEED HELP LOCATING VR 21 FLIGHT CREW MEMBERS WHO FLEW AT BARBERS POINT INTO VIETNAM 1968 TO 1970

VR 21 1955 to 1957 Radio shop

Comments: Served during Fall 1954 to Summer 1957 as ATAN..AT2 USN. Flew all the VR 21 aircraft over Pacific routes. Incidents of high time engine failures, fuel exhaustion, lost navigators, Philipine storms, remote islands, "N" tests, transportation of USO troops, lots of dead wieght cargo, liberty in Shigam-atusgi, Cavite City, Agana Guam, all are old fond memories. I served with WW2 vets and newbies from AT A school. Some of which still function today... A good Squadron, professional, safe and on time.. end

Keywords: AT Shop, Radioman 1st, 131606 R6D aircraft

VR-23 NAS ATSUGI 1953-1957

Comments: I was stationed at Atsugi, Japan in the 1950's. Was in COD 1954 - 1957. Would like to hear from anyone that recognizes this information and/or some of the personnel I remember. Please contact by e-mail.

Keywords: 1953-1957 - TF-1 Aircraft (COD), AD Talley, AD Dallas Crabill, CMDR "Dog" Fannin, MA LT CMDR Bohannan, Officer in Charge, CMDR Andrews, AD-1 "Skids" Quillin, AM Swetman. Bases of Operation Atsugi, Naha, Okinawa, Sangley Pt., Philippines.

VR-21 History

Comments: Was with VR-21 from 1967-1969 as an ATN2. I have written a comprehensive history of VR-21 and its predecessor squadrons from 1945-1977 which was published in the AAHS Journal. Anyone interested in seeing a copy of this history please contact me.

Keywords: VR-21, VR-21 Det. Alameda, VR-21 Det. Atsugi

AM3 Dan B. Duke, Sr.

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Keywords: Transport Squadron, R6D, 131577, Barber's Point, Hawaii, Capt. Campbell,

VR 23 Naval Transport Squadron Atsugi

Comments: I was an AT3 in this unit from early 57 thru fall of 58 would like to hear from anyone who was there at that time.

Keywords: VR 23 Navy Air Transport Squadron Atsugi, Japan 57-58

Member of VR-21 Det, 63-65

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Keywords: C-1A

VR21 Detachment Japan

Comments: COD Plane Captain, 1960 to 1963. Anyone out there?

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VR-21 1964-1966

Comments: Looking for Zimmerman, (Baby Bull) Streeter, Hawkins, Carpenter. Worked on the line (Mule Driver) and flight crew. Was at the pool alot. Anyone know of them?

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people who flew with vr 21 in 1965

Comments: trying to locate people who flew in 1965 with vr 21 at barbers point need to prove i flew into danang vietnam

Keywords: vr 21 c118b airplanes

VR5 and/or VR21

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Keywords: I was an AD2 attached to VR5 which later became VR21 at NAS North Island 1955 to 1958. Worked for First Class Joe Hammet.

Looking for information about Lt. L.W. Duffy

Comments: I was living in Hawaii a few years ago and bought a used book, and the other day I was going through it and found a picture of Lt. L.W. Duffy. I am an old navy boy myself and thought that someone could help me with some info. I would like to get someback ground on him and if posibable send it back to any family that he may have. It looks like and old ID card and may have some value to his family or him if he is still living.

Keywords: Lt. L.W. Duffy, USNR VR-21

VR-21 1965 - 1966

Comments: My father recently passed and I am looking for some of his old buddies. My Dad's name is Cornelius Thomas Sless. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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VR-21 1953-1955; VR-5 1955-1956

Comments: It would be nice to hookup with one of my Squadron memebers between 1953 - 1956 and talk about old times

Keywords: Places I was at while in Air Transport Sqns VR-21, VR-5. ::Atsugi;Iwakuni,Japan; K-9 Korea; Sangley Point, Phillipines; Okinawa, Japan; Kwajaline, Midway, Operation "Deep Freeze" Christchurch, NZ, Kodiak, Adak, AL.

VR 21 Barbers Point HI. 1968-72

Comments: Would Like to hear form any VR-21 Crew members from 1968-72

Keywords: Would like to hear from other flight crew members stationed at Barbers Point HI. From 1968-72. Flew on C118s, DC-6. Anyone remember Chief Wallace? or Ewa Beach. I lived off Base in Wapahu. My friends called me Frank, Joe Alsep, you out there?

Looking for old buddies 68-72

Comments: Hi all! Looking for a few old friends from VR-21 I was a flight orderly from 68-72 looking for Bielski, russel oles, clark etc. Can't rememebr all .. lol.. i was a store keeper for my first year in then moved to flight status.

Keywords: vr-21, russel oles, bielski, barbers point, c-118, DC-6, aircraft, units, personal friends, store keeper, demarais, bill demarais,

VR-21 Barbers Pt./ Alameda

Comments: In VR-21 1968 to 1971 Barbers Pt & Alameda Love to fill up my Rambler with 115/145 and head to the Sierra's.

Keywords: Cmdr Blevins LT Tom Lacos

VR-21

Comments: We had lots of memories there in the Hangar beside the control tower. We had the old wood barracks close to the hangar, then moved into the new barracks close to the out door movie I was stationed there in 1959-1961. When Hawaii became a State we painted the new United States of America Flag with 50 stars on all the R6-D s and the R5-Ds. Any one heard from Collins ADR1 , he worked in the paint shop with me along with Guidry.

Keywords: AMS3 CHIZ

VR-21 REUNION

Comments: VR-21 WILL HAVE REUNION IN ALBUQUERQUE,NEW MEXICE..... 18 MAY TO 21 MAY

THIS IS 16TH REUNION

HUGH ELLENBERGER SETTING IT UP 505/792-1048

hugh4may2b@cs.com

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R.E.Durica,VR 52

Comments: Email me!

Keywords: VR-50/VR52,153692.

Looking for Art Talley

Comments: I'l looking for an Art Talley that possibly was the Plane Capt. on a TF-1Z/VC-1A that made a wheels up landing on a Japanese river bed in 1960. See me web site at http://home.awcable.com/~mjhall/

Thank, Marty Hall

Keywords: C.O.D., Wheel Chair Seven, VR-21 Det. Atsugi

VR-21 Hawaii 1963-65

Comments: Stationed at NAS Barber's Point from 1963 to 1965 after boot camp. Worked in Flight Operations Office and was also air crewman (Flight Orderly. I worked for Commander Duran and Lt. Strawman. I saw a lot the Pacific from 10,000 feet. Would like to hear from anyone who was there.

John Smith

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VR-23, Atsugi - 1956 1957

Comments: Best buddies were Richard Hughes, AE2 and Mickey Forrest, Tin Bender. Would like to hear from any shipmates out there who remember me.

Keywords: AE3 assigned to R5D aircraft numer 495.

VR-1 Patuxent River 1950-54

Comments: Would like to locate Jim "Buck" Buchanan who was in VR-1 with me 1950-54 at Patuxent River. Also anyone else in that unit at that time.

Keywords: Air Transport Squadron VR-1

VR-23 NAS ATSUGI 1952-54

Comments: Would like to hear from anyone who was with VR-23 Atsugi from 1952-54...especially anyone who was an aviation storekeeper...

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Searching for Military Pals

Comments: If you're looking for your friends from the military Military Pals is building a database for you. We are FREE and here to help. www.MilitaryPals.com

Keywords: Vietnam, Korea, WWII, The Gulf, Military, Armed Forces, Army, Navy, Air Firce, Marines, Reserves, Coast Guard, DOD, you name it.

VR 21

Comments: looking for people that were involved in the crash in marshals islands

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Kenneth Pasley

Comments: Hello

My Dad served on the USS Hancock between 1956-1958. Is there anyone out there that remembers him?

I would be grateful for a response.

Ken Pasley, Jr.

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Found solid silver ice bucket

Comments: Hi: While looking thru a antique shop this week end I came across a silver ice bucket with the following inscription engraved on tne outside. CMDR. G.F. Rice VR-23 San Diego Calif. 1949 I wonder if the owner lost this in move or it might have been stolen. This bucket must have great memories and personal value. Thanks

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VR-23 COD

Comments: Anybody out there?

Keywords: 1953-1955, Japan, Korea, Formosa, Phillipeans and numerous carriers, Task Force 70.2

richard i cant spell your last name

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vr21 from1962 t0 1964

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VR-21 VR-5

Comments: Paulie V., Jimmy H., Ronnie O., Gene C. ? Anybody else ? It's been a long time !

Keywords: VR-21...December, 1953-June, 1955. Vr-5....June, 1955-June, 1956.

ben anderson al2 barbers point th 1951 - 1954

Comments: any body remember me?

Keywords: ben anderson, unit vr-21 barbers point, t.h vr-23 atsuga, japan vr-5 moffett fld, calf radio opertor on r-5d and r-6d

VR-21, NAS North Island

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Did you know Lcdr. Grover Bohannon

Comments: I am looking for anyone that knew my uncle in the Navy. He passed away when I was young. I have a lighter with DVR-21 Alameda on it. Any information would be appreciated.

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Old Old Friends

Comments: Does anyone know these fellows from VR21 during late 1954 thru 1956? I also served TDY on the island of Midway with Don Tyndol. During the years mentioned I was also TDY to San Diego, Ca for about 5 months for an engine change program on all of the squadron R6D Aircraft. Does any one remember this program?

Keywords: Jimmie Lee Price AD2; Donald Tyndol AD1 John Joseph Hedeman AD3

Searching for lost buddy

Comments: Any one know the where abouts of Richard Duckro, who was in Vr 21 in 1952-1954.

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VR-21 Maintenance Det.Alameda Calif.

Comments: Looking for friends who were with Vr-21 on maint. Det. at Alameda Ca. in 1969-70

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Did you know Lcdr. Ingram?

Comments: If you knew my father Lcdr. Billy Gean Ingram that retired in 1970, please contact me.

Thank you Brian Ingram

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VR21 Pax River/barbers Point

Comments: Anyone around that was a member of VRU-1/VR21 Pax River/Barbers Point 1948-1952? I was a member of a VIP flight crew at Pax River 1948-1950. Flew the West Pac run 1950-1952. Bob Gatton

Keywords: VRU-1/VR21

A long time ago. 1958-59

Comments: I am interested in talking with anyone that was stationed at Pt. Migu Ca,VR-3 VR-6 (at MaGuire AFB.NJ.)or VR-21 Barbers Point, Ha.(1958 - 1959)

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DVR-21

Comments: Anyone from DVR-21 at Alameda N.A.S. 1960-1961 out there?

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ANYBODY STILL ALIVE

Comments: ANYBODY STILL ALIVE ????GIMME A CALL....IF YOU CAN STILL FUNCTION !!!!

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VR-21

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Hello VR21 Shipmates

Comments: Flew as Flight Ordley with VR21 1952-53 Out of Barbers Point .Flew T.A.D. Out of Atsugi Japan into Korea during 52-53 .Still have contact with 5 shipmates who were Barracks ''6''shipmates at VR21 Barbers Point.

Keywords: Flight Crew

FLIGHT CREW

Comments: Looking for anyone who knew Bob Hughes and/or has info as to VR21 tour of duty in Korea during 52 to 53.

Keywords: VR21 Bob Hughes, AD1 - Oct 52 to Aug 54 Flight crew

FLIGHT CREWS

Comments: VR21 FLIGHT CREW PC

Keywords: C118B PILLAR GKR MURPHY RICK NELSON RICH MCKELVEY HELANIOUS BROTHERS GEO HARTIG BARBERS POINT HAWAII

FLIGHT CREWS

Comments: VR21 FLIGHT CREW PC

Keywords: C118B PILLAR GKR MURPHY RICK NELSON RICH MCKELVEY HELANIOUS BROTHERS GEO HARTIG

VR-5 and VR-21

Comments: 1955-1956 VR-5 Moffett Field, 1957-1959 VR-21 Barbers Point,worked in maint. dept.

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R5D'S AND R6D'S 1949 TO 1953

Comments: VR-21 VR-5

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Long Lost Buddies

Comments: Looking for Pete Peters and/or Lt. Fisher Phone # is mine Email is golfing buddy that will forward info.

Keywords: VR-21 Guam 51-52