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Entry: 81597 VMJ 1 - MARINE PHOTOGRAPHIC SQDN 1	PATCH ID HELP
JOHNNY SIGNOR wrote on January 3, 2012 CITY AND STATE: FL UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN Comments: I came across a patch in a grouping of things from a pilot of VMJ-1, the patch is a small light blue disc with darker blue border, inside there is a Bug holding in his right hand a small lightning bolt and he's swinging his left hand forward , the bug is light and darker blue detailed and his wings are white and trimmed blue. Anyone recognise this Unit emblem ?????????? Please contact me , thanks ! Johnny WeBeEmblems@aol.com Keywords:

Entry: 80925 VMJ 1 - MARINE PHOTOGRAPHIC SQDN 1	ELIZABETH MILLER & VMJ-1 DAD
BILL BELT wrote on November 7, 2011 CITY AND STATE: DALLAS TX UNIT: VMJ-1 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: MARINE VETERAN Comments: Elizabeth---read your comments about VMJ-1 and your Dad. If you can e- mail the picture I will take a look and see if any I can recognize. It has been a long time since those days. Keywords:

Entry: 80547 VMJ 1 - MARINE PHOTOGRAPHIC SQDN 1	VMJ-1
ELIZABETH MILLER wrote on September 30, 2011 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I have a picture of VMJ-1-1442. There are several names on the picture. Larry Fellows, Doug Wallace, Larry Van Deusen,Frank Potter, RT Reed,Skip Shutt, "Punchy" Reach,and many more that I can not make out. (They all signed their names.) My Dad is in the picture too. Can anyone tell me what year this picture is from? I am trying to research my Father's history and this picture has me stumped. My Dad passed away from ALS in 2007. Gen. Marion Carl had command of VMJ-1 in 1954-55. I just do not know if Dad was there in 1954. I hope someone knows this picture. I can make a copy of it. Keywords:

Entry: 79804 VMJ 1 - MARINE PHOTOGRAPHIC SQDN 1	LONG TIME NO ENTRIES ON THIS PAGE
BILL BELT wrote on July 30, 2011 CITY AND STATE: DALLAS TX UNIT: MAG-11 VMJ-1 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: MARINE VETERAN Comments: Went to Korea on troop ship Brewster, at Inchon, Souel, K-3. Unit went to Atsugi in 1955. Worked in Mapping and Briefing at squadron. Had only car-- Model A in unit. Painted same color as our Banshees.Played lot of blackjack and poker.Left Japan in 1956--to Cherry Point. Was in SOES on base. Played lots of volleyball behind photo lab.Worked with crash crews as photographer.Did some PR at local events. Discharged 1957 Keywords: VMJ-1 , Mag 11, 1st Marine Air Wing, Parris Island, Cherry Point

Entry: 68195 VMJ 1 - MARINE PHOTOGRAPHIC SQDN 1	FROM YOUR WITH LOVE AND RESPECT
ROBERT LYMAN wrote on December 8, 2008 CITY AND STATE: VENTURA CA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: trying to keep in touch with family Keywords:

Entry: 67038 VMJ 1 - MARINE PHOTOGRAPHIC SQDN 1	VMJ-1
SI CAMPBELL wrote on August 30, 2008 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: VMJ-1 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: MARINE VETERAN Comments: Hey everyone Im sending this in hopes someone remembers Si Campbell of VMJ-1 he served in 1953 and 1954 and worked on the F2H-2P. Im looking to find someone for him from his old unit if you know someone feel free to send me an email. Keywords: VMJ-1 1953 - 1954

Entry: 61841 VMJ 1 - MARINE PHOTOGRAPHIC SQDN 1	LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO KNEW JAMES N. MILAM
JANE MCGEHEE wrote on August 1, 2007 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My name is Jane McGehee.I'm trying to put a scrapbook together in memory of my dad James N. Milam. I'd like and appreciate any info from anyone who knew him. I'd also like to know if there are, by chance, any photos he had taken still around for the scrapbook. Please contact me with anything you may know. Keywords: Itami, photolab night crew "Pidgons" early 50's-I apologize if some are misspelled.(Some printing isn't quite clear) Herveca, Brace, Farenbach,Sassen, Osimo, Pazclera, Woodring, Wright

Entry: 57789 VMJ 1 - MARINE PHOTOGRAPHIC SQDN 1	LOOKING FOR FRIENDS OF ALBERT E JAMES
JIM HINES wrote on June 25, 2006 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Hello, My name is Jim Hines and I am looking for anyone who knew my grandfather. I would like to find out just how tough of a bastard he really was!?! Were his margaritas that great!?! Hope to hear from you if you knew him.... Thanks Jim Keywords: VMJ-1, Albert E James Jr.

Entry: 57543 VMJ 1 - MARINE PHOTOGRAPHIC SQDN 1	BANSHEE MODEL
HECTOR CASTRO wrote on June 6, 2006 CITY AND STATE: RIO RANCHO NM UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Hi, I am trying to find where to buy a nice scale model of the Banshee with the USMC colors for a relative. Thanks, Hector Keywords:

Entry: 48875 VMJ 1 - MARINE PHOTOGRAPHIC SQDN 1	F7F-3P INFORMATION
CLAUDIO KALICINSKI wrote on February 12, 2005 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: I´m looking for pictures of the F7F-3p Tigercats of the VMJ-1 in Korea. Since now thanks. Keywords:

Entry: 47758 VMJ 1 - MARINE PHOTOGRAPHIC SQDN 1	VMJI 1952-53
CHARLES HUBKEY wrote on December 27, 2004 CITY AND STATE: LANCASTER CA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: WOULD LIKE TO GET IN CONTACT W/ ANYBODY WHO SERVED IN VMJ1 PLANKHOLDERS BETWEEN 1952/53 Keywords: BILL CHAMBERS,SHOE MONROE,ALVIN PECKA,MR.SHACKELFORD,JOHN WHITE

Entry: 47613 VMJ 1 - MARINE PHOTOGRAPHIC SQDN 1	SEEKING HISTORICAL INFORMATION ON VMJ-1
E.R. JOHNSON wrote on December 20, 2004 CITY AND STATE: MOUNTAIN HOME AR UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I'm an aviation writer and would like to obtain enough material to write a book that tells the whole story of Marine Aviation's photo-reconnaissance activities--formation, training, organization, operations, personnel, etc.-- during the Korean War period, 1950-1954. My late father, Col. Ector R. Johnson, Jr., USMCR (ret), served with VMJ-2 and VMJ-1 during Korea, then became CO of VMJ-1 in 1957. Keywords: Marine Aviation Photo-Reconnaissance 1950-1954; 1st MAW Photo Section, VMJ-1, VMJ-2; F4U-5P, F7F-3P, F2H-2P; MCAS El Toro, MCAS Cherry Point, K-3

Entry: 47612 VMJ 1 - MARINE PHOTOGRAPHIC SQDN 1	SEEKING HISTORICAL INFORMATION ON VMJ-1
E.R. JOHNSON wrote on December 20, 2004 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 45643 VMJ 1 - MARINE PHOTOGRAPHIC SQDN 1	VMJ-1 PHOTORECON SQUADRON
WILLIAM PLESS wrote on September 5, 2004 CITY AND STATE: JASPER GA UNIT: VMJ-1 FMAW SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: MARINE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Served in VMJ-1 photo recon squadron during 1954 and during move to NAS Atsugi, Japan; line radio shack. Keywords: Nickname: Bill; serviced Banshee jet, electronics

Entry: 44978 VMJ 1 - MARINE PHOTOGRAPHIC SQDN 1	F2H-2P
ROBERT F. DORR wrote on August 3, 2004 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: I'm trying to contact Marines who maintained or flew the F2H-2, F2H-2P, F2H-3, and F2H-4 Banshee for a coming history article for Marine Corps Times newspaper. I'm also looking for Marines with experience in the PBJ Mitchell in World War II. Robert F. Dorr 3411 Valewood Drive Oakton VA 22124 (703) 264-8950 robert.f.dorr@cox.net Keywords: Banshee

Entry: 44256 VMJ 1 - MARINE PHOTOGRAPHIC SQDN 1	I WAS IN VMJ-1 AT K-3, ATSUGI, FORMOSA, AND BACK TO ATSUGI. WHEN I JOINED I WAS A 2NDLT, THEN 1ST.
MATTHEW B. PECK wrote on July 5, 2004 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: USMC RET. SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: MARINE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: In the past I have chatted with Rocky Kemp and a few others. Still pokimg along at 75. Who else is still ot there? Buck Peck Keywords: C.O. Lt.Col Carl.

Entry: 43714 VMJ 1 - MARINE PHOTOGRAPHIC SQDN 1	LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO KNEW 'CHAPPY'
JOHN FOLEY JR. wrote on June 11, 2004 CITY AND STATE: NEWPORT VT UNIT: VMJ1 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: MARINE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 40869 VMJ 1 - MARINE PHOTOGRAPHIC SQDN 1	INFO/PICTS LT HARLEY S HARDIN
BRAXTON BRADFORD wrote on February 14, 2004 CITY AND STATE: TAMPA FL UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: greetings. looking for information and/or photos of Lt Harley S Hardin. any help would be greatly appreciated. best, braxton Keywords:

Entry: 36526 VMJ 1 - MARINE PHOTOGRAPHIC SQDN 1	FORMER MEMBER OF VMJ-1
TED PONTICELLI wrote on August 27, 2003 CITY AND STATE: POST FALLS ID UNIT: VMJ-1 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: Remember, Every man a Tiger in VMJ-1.... Keywords: VMJ-1, F2H2P, if I remember was the aircraft, was skiing in McCall, Idaho a few years ago, ran into a former member. We spoke of Col Carl, sad how he died, think maybe we as former members should name the Squardron after him, what say you?

Entry: 35673 VMJ 1 - MARINE PHOTOGRAPHIC SQDN 1	VMJ-1 K-3, 1952-53
CHUCK HOLZAPFEL wrote on July 21, 2003 CITY AND STATE: SANTA CLARITA CA UNIT: VMJ-1, CAMERA REPAIR - INSTALLATION SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: MARINE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Wondering if any of the old USMC 4611s are still around? Keywords:

Entry: 35492 VMJ 1 - MARINE PHOTOGRAPHIC SQDN 1	VMJ-1 SEP. '54 - SEP. '55
JIM HOLLINGSWORTH wrote on July 14, 2003 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: VMJ-1 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: MARINE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: VMJ-1 Sep. '54 - Sep. '55 Keywords:

Entry: 31974 VMJ 1 - MARINE PHOTOGRAPHIC SQDN 1	VMJ-1 AIR COMBAT
JOE BRENNAN wrote on February 12, 2003 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: I am researching air combat operations of USMC squadrons in Korea with aim of writing about it. VMJ-1 had encounters with MiG’s on at least 7 occasions: 11 Mar, 24 Apr, 8 May, 13 Jun, 3 and 11 Jul, and 7 Aug all in 1952. Does anyone know more about these incidents, or other encounters, first hand or otherwise? Keywords: units, aircraft

Entry: 31750 VMJ 1 - MARINE PHOTOGRAPHIC SQDN 1	BLAIR BELDEN, WHERE ARE YOU?
ROBERT JOHNSON wrote on February 5, 2003 CITY AND STATE: ROCHESTER NY UNIT: VMB433(WWLL) VMJ-1(KOREA) SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: NAVY VETERAN - KOREA Comments: K-3 was not the worst duty in the world, Being an unattached squadron gave us lots of opportunity for mischief, but also denied us access to a lot of the fancier venues on the base. Master Seargent Vogel, my own mentor, managed to solve almost all of our problems. And don't forget, flying the Banshee was a joy. Keywords: Moe Pettine Blair Belden Doc Lanferseik (spelling?)

Entry: 30571 VMJ 1 - MARINE PHOTOGRAPHIC SQDN 1	MY DAD'S SQUADRON
THOMAS WHITEHOUSE wrote on December 22, 2002 CITY AND STATE: STAFFORD VA UNIT: VMJ-1 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Happy holidays Leathernecks! I am trying to track down any friends, contacts, photos, information on my Dad's squadron in Korea. His name is Phil Whitehouse (Captain) and was in Korea from 52-53. I trying to put this together as a suprise for his 79th Birthday in June '03. Thanks for the help! Semper Fi! Thomas Whitehouse Major USMCR Keywords: VMJ-1

Entry: 28979 VMJ 1 - MARINE PHOTOGRAPHIC SQDN 1	LOOKING FOR
BILLIE (BILL) G. BROWNING wrote on October 22, 2002 CITY AND STATE: QUINCY IL UNIT: VMJ-1 MAG 33 K-3 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: MARINE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Looking for person/persons who served with Cpl John A Krisch who worked in VMJ-1 lab 1952/1953 Keywords:

Entry: 27815 VMJ 1 - MARINE PHOTOGRAPHIC SQDN 1	VMJ-1:'54-K3 TO ATSUGI AND TINAN
DOMINICK BASILE wrote on August 24, 2002 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: VMJ-1 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: MARINE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: remember we had a black goat mascot. sgt pasternak, calif., led the radio shop. soon after I remember (or think i remember) they sent the whole shop home 'cept me and the gunny, who really didn't get his hands dirty. still have my silk jacket with globe and rooster. also lighter. Keywords:

Entry: 27771 VMJ 1 - MARINE PHOTOGRAPHIC SQDN 1	USMC F7F TIGERCAT SQUADRONS
ALAN CAREY wrote on August 22, 2002 CITY AND STATE: ROUND ROCK TX UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: I'm Alan C. Carey, an author of several books on USN and USMC Aviation. I'm searching for veterans who served with USMC Squadrons that flew the F7F Tigercat. The purpose is to include information and photos for a book on USMC Tigercat Squadrons. Keywords: F7F, VMJ-1, VMF(N)-513, VMF(N)-542

Entry: 27379 VMJ 1 - MARINE PHOTOGRAPHIC SQDN 1	VMJ-1
DAVE GRUEL wrote on August 4, 2002 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Am looking for anyone who knew my father-in-law's brother. His name was George H. Mennig, Jr and his nickname was Sonny. He was apparently killed while flying in November, 1954. If anyone has any more information, it would be greatly appreciated. His wife is looking for any details of what happened as the military did not give her any details. Keywords: VMJ-1 Pohang

Entry: 23776 VMJ 1 - MARINE PHOTOGRAPHIC SQDN 1	K-3, 17 JUNE 1953; WERE YOU THERE?
MILTON RIGGS wrote on March 8, 2002 CITY AND STATE: BELLEVILLE MI UNIT: USAF 69TH FBS, 58TH FBGP MILTONRAT K-2 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: AIR FORCE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: As the errant pilot of this screw up, I am looking for anyone who was present Keywords: On 17 June 1953, Republic F-84G, tail number 077, landed long on a rainy night, ran off the end of the east runway at K-3, turned around at the bottom of the hill, and taxied back up before the C-22 wrecker arrived.

Entry: 21308 VMJ 1 - MARINE PHOTOGRAPHIC SQDN 1	VMJ-1 SERVICE
NEIL (SKIP) YOUNG wrote on December 8, 2001 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: MARINE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Engine mechanic and Plane Captain, MW-3 Keywords: VMJ-1, 30th draft, Feb 1953-May 1954 K-3 Pohang

Entry: 15357 VMJ 1 - MARINE PHOTOGRAPHIC SQDN 1	VMJ-1
RICHARD GREAVES wrote on March 9, 2001 CITY AND STATE: KIRTLAND OH UNIT: VMJ-1 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: VMJ-1 Keywords:

Entry: 15355 VMJ 1 - MARINE PHOTOGRAPHIC SQDN 1	E-MAIL UPDATE
RICHARD GREAVES wrote on March 9, 2001 CITY AND STATE: KIRTLAND OH UNIT: VMJ-1 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: With VMJ-1 54-55 K-3 and Japan Have info on Art Holden and T.E.Jopes Keywords:

Entry: 14087 VMJ 1 - MARINE PHOTOGRAPHIC SQDN 1	VMJ 1
THOMAS LANCASTER wrote on January 5, 2001 CITY AND STATE: UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: MARINE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I was at Pohang in 1953. Met some of the old Squadron at the Aviation Recon reunion in Ithica this summer. Great time. Keywords:

Entry: 13761 VMJ 1 - MARINE PHOTOGRAPHIC SQDN 1	VMJ-1
BLAIR BELDEN wrote on December 21, 2000 CITY AND STATE: HIGHLAND CA UNIT: VMJ-1 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: MARINE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: I served under Maj Turcotte/Col Carl at K-3. I'd like to correspond with others from the squadron. I've made a couple of contacts and would like many more. I was a dumb Lt pilot at the bottom of the food chain. Appreciate a contact. Blair Belden Keywords:

Entry: 10410 VMJ 1 - MARINE PHOTOGRAPHIC SQDN 1	SERVED IN VMJ 1 52-53
RAY LYNCH wrote on July 17, 2000 CITY AND STATE: CRANFORD NJ UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: MARINE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: A member of the Recon Assn. Attend most of their reunions. would be great to contact others who served. Mechs Pepiton and Buckley Keywords: SGT. 22nd Draft MOS 6412 Mike Willie 2 one of our Korea Banshees is in the Air Museum at Pensacola

Entry: 8220 VMJ 1 - MARINE PHOTOGRAPHIC SQDN 1	AVIATION CLERK 11/52-10/53
BILLIE (BILL) G. BROWNING wrote on April 24, 2000 CITY AND STATE: QUINCY IL UNIT: VMJ-1 11/52------10/53 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: MARINE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Served at K-3, was avaition clerk..would like to hear from anyone who served in VMJ-1 Keywords: I SERVED WITH VMJ-1, MARINE PHOTOGRAPHIC SQDN ONE FROM NOV 52 THRU OCT 53..WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM FORMER SQDN MEMBERS WHO SERVED DURING THAT TIME.

Entry: 7616 VMJ 1 - MARINE PHOTOGRAPHIC SQDN 1	54-55
LAWRENCE FERRIS wrote on March 22, 2000 CITY AND STATE: BLACK CANYON CITY AZ UNIT: VMJ-1 54-55 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: MARINE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: VMJ-1 54-55 Keywords: VMJ-1 from feb. 1954-feb. 1955.About a month after we moved to Atsugi I went back to states.

Entry: 7090 VMJ 1 - MARINE PHOTOGRAPHIC SQDN 1	MAG-33, K-3 AUG.54/SEPT.55
STANLEY P. POIRIER wrote on February 21, 2000 CITY AND STATE: SALEM MA UNIT: VMJ-1 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: MARINE VETERAN - KOREA Comments: Served as a member of Marine Air Squadron VMJ-1 while under the command of Maj. Turcotte and Col. Marion E. Carl. Total time spent was 13 months between K-3 Korea, Atsugi Japan, Tinan-Tiwan Formosa. Keywords:

Entry: 5331 VMJ 1 - MARINE PHOTOGRAPHIC SQDN 1	VMJ-1 K-3 AND ATSUGI
ROCKY KEMP wrote on November 28, 1999 CITY AND STATE: SWEET HOME OR UNIT: VMJ-1-2-3 VMCJ-1-2-3 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: I'm surprised that no one has mentioned the Marine Corp Aviation Reconnaisance Association. I just looked over the roster and there are many who should be there and aren't. This is the perfect way to keep track of former squadron mates and keep the momories of photo recon alive. Address is; MCARA 1303 N. Vista Place Anaheim, CA 92805-1338 Semper Fi Rocky Kemp Keywords: Lots of photo people as well as many other MOS's. I was a 4611 and a salty pain in the ass!! Cherry Point, El Toro, K-3, Atsugi.

Entry: 4661 VMJ 1 - MARINE PHOTOGRAPHIC SQDN 1	WITH UNIT 54/55 ON MOVE TO JAPAN
RICHARD GREAVES wrote on November 10, 1999 CITY AND STATE: KIRTLAND OH UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: - Comments: In Squadron 54/55 part of move to Japan. have info on Dave Crawley, Art Holden, Terrell Jopes looking for Newton Leroy Butts Keywords:

Entry: 4570 VMJ 1 - MARINE PHOTOGRAPHIC SQDN 1	NCOIC
LEE PAQUETTE wrote on November 8, 1999 CITY AND STATE: HENDERSON NV UNIT: MARINE PHOTO SQUADRON VMJ-1 SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: Comments: Would like to hear from any fellow Marines serving in K-3 Pohang Dong ,Korea in MAG-33 Marine Photographic Squadron One VMJ-1 1953 and 54. Sgt. Lee Paquette NCOIC Operations, OIC of Operations was Major D. Green. Keywords:

Entry: 1196 VMJ 1 - MARINE PHOTOGRAPHIC SQDN 1	SQUADRON ONE (VMJ-1) (1953)
DONALD LYMAN wrote on November 20, 1998 CITY AND STATE: WILMINGTON MA UNIT: SERVICE OR RELATIONSHIP: Comments: SERVED W/ MARINE PHOTOGRAPHIC SQUADRON ONE (VMJ-1) (1953) Keywords:

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