VF-121 Fighter Squadron - US Navy Air - Korean War Project Page 1

Legacy Messages - 1995-1999

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Entry: 101141
Subject: VF-781, VF-121 FACEBOOK PAGES

Fredric Deckert wrote on December 30, 2022

City and State: MYRTLE BEACH SC

Unit: VF-121

Service or Relationship: USN

Comments: To all folks who've made comments below about finding shipmates from the past. Come to Facebook and enter Fitron 121 Pacemakers into the search bar.
This is a closed group. Ask to join saying I've invited you. One of us Admins will approve after you answer the questions. Once a member, ask your question. Also under the files tab,' I have a gazillion files. Look for the VF-121 roster. Click to open. Then peruse the names of whoever you're looking for.
If you can work with MS Office you can download the spreadsheet if you like. You can change the sheet as you wish, for your personal needs. I happen to use Libre Office programs. free and open-source.

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Entry: 96548
Subject: 2 FACEBOOK NEW GROUPS

Fred Deckert wrote on October 21, 2018

City and State: MYRTLE BEACH SC

Unit: FITRON 121

Service or Relationship: Navy Air

Comments: I have added two new closed group Facebook pages. One is Fitron 121 Pacemakers and Topgun (VF-121). Everyone is welcome to join. Maybe you can find some of your Shipmates. Thank You for your time.

Keywords: Fitron 121 Pacemaker, Topgun (VF-121), Fitron 121, Topgun.

Entry: 94116
Subject: INFORMATION ON LT WILLIAM JOHN KOZEL

John Kozel wrote on December 20, 2016

City and State:

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I am Lt. Bill Kozel's grandson and I am interested in learning more about him. A lot of his personal affects were lost through the years.I have little history on my late grandfather. He died in 1961.

Keywords: Lt William Bill John Kozel, VF-121 Pacemakers

Entry: 89544
Subject: VF-121 1961-1964

Charles (Charlie) Asada wrote on August 20, 2014

City and State: MEEKER OK

Unit: VF-121

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: I'm 72 this year and still kicking around. Will never forget my experiences with the Pacemakers (VF-121).

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Entry: 78911
Subject: 1967-1968 MIRAMAR

Gary Davis wrote on May 14, 2011

City and State: DENTON MD

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments:

Keywords: f4

Entry: 78784
Subject: VF-121 PACEMAKERS

Jacque Nosher SR. wrote on April 29, 2011

City and State: ST.JOHNSVILLE NY

Unit: VF-121

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: I was on the cruise aboard the USS HANCOCK from aug.55-march 56 with VF-121.I remember a gray,and i was a plain capt at times for Lt.kozel.

Keywords: F9F Panthers

Entry: 78583
Subject: NEW FACEBOOK PAGE

Fredric Deckert wrote on April 13, 2011

City and State: LEOMINSTER MA

Unit: VF-121

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: Folks, If you enjoy this web site please visit 'Fitron 121' page I created on Facebook. If you like the site please click 'Like" on the page. This is another media for you folks to trade comments and/ or pictures.

Keywords: VF-121 Line Div. F-4 Plane Captain from 1968 to Feb 1970.

Entry: 75575
Subject: LT. WILLIAM J. KOZEL INFORMATION?

John Kozel wrote on July 25, 2010

Email Update Needed

City and State:

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I was wondering if anyone knew Lt William "Bill" Kozel. He was my grandfather he died when my dad was five or six. I was just wondering if anyone knew anything about him.

Keywords: VF-121 Pacemakers

Entry: 75475
Subject: LOOKING FOR VF121 PLANE CAPTAINS

Bob Zwahlen wrote on July 16, 2010

City and State: COLUMBUS KS

Unit: VF121

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: looking for other members of my unit from 62-66

Keywords: zeek

Entry: 70461
Subject: VF 121A AND VF 121P NASNI

Robert Baker wrote on June 6, 2009

Email Update Needed

City and State:

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments:

Keywords: Who served in VF-121A and VF-12P on Nasnorth Island. Dates 1957-1958. Especially Robert Shaw and Robert Sommerfield.

Entry: 70287
Subject: SERVED ABORD USS HANCOCK W/ VF-121

Robert (Bob) Bourque wrote on May 25, 2009

Email Update Needed

City and State: KATY TX

Unit: S-6 DIVISION (AVATION SUPPLY DIVISION)

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: Served aboard USS Hancock CVA-19, Avation Supply Division, Avation Storekeeper, AK3, between 1959-1961 with VF-121.

Keywords: USS Hancock CVA-19 Avation Supply Division 1959-1961

Entry: 68974
Subject: REENLISTMENT AND DISCHARGE VF-121

Phil Palmisano wrote on February 4, 2009

Email Update Needed

City and State: ST. LOUIS MO

Unit: VF-121

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: Anyone discharged or reenlisted at NAS Miramar from
April 1961 thru Feb.1963 probably recieved there re-
enlisted or discharged check from me.

Served with a PN1 from VF-144 named Mike Boorda
that later became Chief of Naval Operations. The first and only enlisted man to ever hold that rank

Good Luck

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Entry: 65786
Subject: FRIENDS OF ROBERT F. HAHN, M.D.?

Gina Hahn wrote on May 27, 2008

City and State: SOMERVILLE MA

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I'm hoping to speak/email with any friends who served with my father, Lt.
Com. Robert F. Hahn M.D., a flight surgeon on the USS Hancock who flew
with VF-121 around 1954. Many thanks.

Keywords: VF-121, Pacemakers, USS Hancock 1954

Entry: 64896
Subject: ROBERT MORELLI 1960 1962

Robert Morelli wrote on March 24, 2008

Email Update Needed

City and State:

Unit: VF121

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: ARRIVED JUNE 1960 DISCHARGED DEC 1962

Keywords: F3 DEMON AND F4 PHANTOM

Entry: 64895
Subject: ROBERT MORELLI

Robert Morelli wrote on March 24, 2008

Email Update Needed

City and State:

Unit: VF121

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: ARRIVED JUNE 1969 DISCHARGED DEC 1962

Keywords: F3 DEMON AND F4 PHANTOM

Entry: 60850
Subject: PACEMAKER'S V.F.121

Iliff Gray IV wrote on May 1, 2007

Email Update Needed

City and State: HEMET CA

Unit: VF 121

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: OUR SKIPPER WAS COMMANDER RHOADES,DUSTY.OUR EXEC WAS LT. COMMANDER SEDAKER.OUR LINE CHIEF WAS BOATSON MATE ( HEAD,) ONE OF THE BEST MEN I KNEW.WHAT WAS HE DOING IN AN AIR GROUP...?AT MIRAMAR LT.COMMANDER SEDAKAER BECAME OUR SKIPPER AND WE BOUGHT HIM A CAR AND PAINTED IT TO LOOK LIKE THE RED PACEMAKER AND BLACK PATHER..DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR COFFEE CUP?i DO...THANK YOU I.V. GRAY

Keywords: F9FA PANTHER PACEMAKERS

Entry: 60732
Subject: SEARCHING FOR FRIENDS

Jim Casad wrote on April 19, 2007

Email Update Needed

City and State:

Unit: VF-121

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: Searching for friends I served with in VF-121 during the years 1960 thru 1964

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Entry: 60199
Subject: JEROME H RHODES

Thomas Karhliker wrote on March 3, 2007

Email Update Needed

City and State: AUBURN IL

Unit: VF 121 (CAG 12)

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: Looking for Jerome H Rhodes with whom I served with aboard USS Boxer in CAG 12, VF-121. Believe he is from North Carolina and would be around 75 years old. Thanks, Tom Karhliker, AM2.

Keywords: USS Boxer, CAG 12, VF 121

Entry: 55697
Subject: JAMES C. BROOKS

Arnold Brooks wrote on February 10, 2006

Email Update Needed

City and State: CA

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I would like to have any stories or info. you can share about my father James C. Brooks.

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Entry: 54958
Subject: LOOKING FOR LEE HARTNER VF121

Fred Moore wrote on January 2, 2006

Email Update Needed

City and State: PHELPS WI

Unit: VF 121

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: I served with VF94 VA94 1957-1959 and last with VF121 1959-1961

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Entry: 52677
Subject: LOOKING FOR LINE SHACK MATES OF 68-71

Fred Deckert wrote on August 17, 2005

Email Update Needed

City and State: GARDNER MA

Unit: VF-121

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: Looking for plane captains from 68-71. Where are you today? We were a hard working group no matter if at home base, El Centro, Yuma or ship board quals. We did the job no matter what. A great group of gents.

Keywords: F-4 plane captains 68-71

Entry: 47814
Subject: VF-121 1967-1970

Richard (Dick) Di Salvo wrote on December 30, 2004

City and State: BRUNSWICK OH

Unit: VF-121 AQ SHOP

Service or Relationship: -

Comments: Looking for shopmates from VF121 AQ shop at NAS Miramar - E5 (AQF2)

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Entry: 42410
Subject: VF 121 1971 TO 1974

John Zimmerman wrote on April 18, 2004

Email Update Needed

City and State:

Unit: VF 121/ VF 114

Service or Relationship: Interested Person

Comments:

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Entry: 35308
Subject: ASSIGNED TO VF781

David Leavitt wrote on July 6, 2003

Email Update Needed

City and State:

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

Comments:

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Entry: 34795
Subject: LOOKING FOR RHODES

Thomas Karhliker wrote on June 10, 2003

Email Update Needed

City and State: AUBURN IL

Unit: VF 121 (CAG 12)

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

Comments: Looking for Jerome (Dusty) Rhodes with whom I served on the USS Boxer (1954) Korea. We worked on Panther Jets together. I believe he is from North Carolina (Raleigh) area.

Keywords: USS Boxer 1954, VF 121, CAG 12, Dusty Rhodes

Entry: 31466
Subject: INTERESTED IN ANYONE WHO SERVED IN VF-871 OR VF-121 DURING THE KOREAN WAR.

David Rush wrote on January 22, 2003

Email Update Needed

City and State:

Unit: VF-817

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

Comments: Uss Essex

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Entry: 29843
Subject: ON A SAD NOTE..

Jay Silvio wrote on November 23, 2002

City and State:

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: TO ALL WHO FLEW WITH VF-121 IN THE LATE 50'S AND EARLY '60S:

I am sorry to report the death this morning of my Father-In-Law, Capt. Martin M. ("Mike") Casey, from Parkinson's disease. he was surrounded by his family at the time. He cherished his time as a Naval Aviator, and honored all his comrades.

For details, please contact me at the address above.

Best wishes to all.

Keywords: VF-121

Entry: 23416
Subject: LOOKING FOR OLD FRIENDS

Duran Jenkins wrote on February 24, 2002

Email Update Needed

City and State: PEARL MS

Unit: VF781/121 -1952=1954

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

Comments:

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Entry: 15872
Subject: VF 121/VF781

Braxton Bradford wrote on April 10, 2001

Email Update Needed

City and State: TAMPA FL

Unit:

Service or Relationship: Interested Person

Comments: looking for info/picts of ADJC Richard G Hill. he
served w/vf 121 from 1940-1961. believe he was w/
vf 781 in korea. thanks, braxton

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Entry: 13532
Subject:

Gary Meng wrote on December 8, 2000

Email Update Needed

City and State:

Unit: VF-121, NAS MIRAMAR

Service or Relationship: -

Comments: I am looking for any Officers or Enlisted personnel that served with VF-121 during 1960 through 1964.

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Entry: 12565
Subject: VF121 THE FINAL DAYS

Paul Potter wrote on October 27, 2000

Email Update Needed

City and State: LAKE PARK FL

Unit: VF121 AE SHOP

Service or Relationship: -

Comments: Looking for Paul Jennum, Mike postal, or anyone
that was with us during the final days of the squadron before decommissioning.

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Entry: 12445
Subject: LOOKING FOR JIM UPSHAW

Mike Earls wrote on October 20, 2000

City and State: MADERA CA

Unit: VF-121 NAS MIRAMAR

Service or Relationship: -

Comments: VF-121 NAS MIRAMAR

Keywords: Has anyone run across Jim Upshaw.Last heard of on recruiter duty in Missouri in the late 70's early 80's

Entry: 8767
Subject: HELLO

Philip Roenne wrote on May 18, 2000

Email Update Needed

City and State: MONROVIA CA

Unit: VF 121 E3LECTRIC SHOP

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

Comments: I WAS ABOARD WITH VF121 WHEN THEY WERE ABAROD THE U.S.S. HANDCOCK IN 1955 AS A AE1.