VP-29 Patrol Squadron

Navy BBS

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Jim Stanley wrote on April 12, 2018

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City and State: BEAVERTON OR

Unit: VP 29

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: Assigned to VP 29 late 1954 after transfer from VR 7, went to Okinawa later that year.

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Robert McKercher JR. wrote on August 20, 2011

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City and State: SPANAWAY WA

Unit: US ARMY, RETIRED

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I was a "squadron baby", born at Oak Harbor in 1954.

My father, Robert McKercher, was assigned to VP-29 in 1955, and was part of Crew #10. Known crew members: LtCdr Lipelt, Lt (J.G.) Sayer, Lt (J.G.) Evans, AT1 A D Butler, ATAN W E Neczypoiatan (sp?), AD2 Fugit, AD2 Koontz, AO3 C A Sering.

I have a picture of him on the flight line, Fallen, Nevada, 1955. If anyone can explain the comment "What a ball!!" I'd be interested. :)

My father passe away 6 May 2011, and is interred at the Mt Tahoma National Cemetery.

I have a few artifacts, pictures, etc. but am looking for pictures of his plane or crew. Also, any stories would be greatly appreciated.

Keywords: "El Honcho", Crew #10, 2nd Radio, VP-29, 1955, NAS Whidbey Island 

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Robert Williams wrote on July 11, 2011

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City and State: FORT WORTH TX

Unit: VP-29

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: Flew as 1st radar with crew 7 at Atsugi Japan, Pilot Lt. Paul Johnson a great pilot.
Friends; Many . Al Irola AD1. Plane captain, Earl Herk radioman Al1, Mc Mahon Ao2 Frenchy Falkner ADC
Joe Teague AOc and many others

Keywords: Nickname "WILLY" NAS Whibbey ISland 1951 to VP-29
Atsugi Japan 1952-1953
Operation Castle Eniwetok, Marshall Islands NOV 1953-
April 1954
Nas Naha Okinawa April 1955-Nov 1955 

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Aaron Williams wrote on November 2, 2009

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City and State: ROSEBURG OR

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Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: Joined the squadron at Kodiak in 1951. Was an AK2 Storekeeper and thus not a "crew member". Would appreciate any contact.

Keywords: VP-29, Whidbey based. Kodiak, Atsugi, Kwajalein

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Edward Callahan JR. wrote on August 3, 2009

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City and State: MASHPEE MA

Unit: VP 29

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

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Keywords: I answered to Cal I talk to d.d. sering (charlie) ao3 every couple of months

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Debbie Terhune wrote on March 25, 2008

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City and State: TREASURE ISLAND FL

Unit: VP 29

Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My father's name is Charles Leo Nagle. He would have gone by Charlie,
Chuck, or Doc. He was a Chief in 1954 at Whidby Island and went to
the Marshall Islands for Operation Castle. My father died in 1975 from
multiple meyeloma. He was only 49 years old.
A few days ago I asked my mom for the family photos for a paper in
which I have to write about a personal photo. I picked one of my dad
and the back of says Feb 22, 1954 Ebeje Marshall Islands. This is what
has started me on this search and now I am going to try to retrieve my
fathers records.
I would appreciate any information that anyone has. I also would love
to talk to someone who knew my dad.
My email is debbieterhune@mac.com
thanks,
Debbie

Keywords: VP29, Operation Castle, Henry Eubanks, Whidby Island

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Joseph (Joe) Teague wrote on February 28, 2008

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City and State: FORT MILL SC

Unit: VP-29

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran

Comments: I am in already at entry #9521. I am re-submitting with
an address change and E-Mail address. No Fax. Thanks
Joe

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Marion Sparr wrote on October 30, 2002

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City and State: EDMONDS WA

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Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

Comments: Would like to hear from any one in VP 812 or VP29 that remembers me.

Keywords: VP 29 Crews 5 and 7

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Gil Truelove wrote on October 1, 2002

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City and State: GARNER NC

Unit: VP-812/VP-29

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

Comments: I would love to hear from Cdr. Robert J. Wooten's "Crew 4" during the deployment to Atsugi, Japan during 1952.

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Denise Barker wrote on August 21, 2002

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: I'm looking for VP 29 - Crew 9 members who served with my dad, Donald Kiefer. I'd love to hear from you. .

My dad served in the early 50's and was stationed at Whidbey Island and served in Japan for a while.

Keywords: VP 29 Crew 9, Korea, Japan

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Cori Miller wrote on April 22, 2002

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City and State: ST. LOUIS MO

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Service or Relationship: Family Member

Comments: My dad, Thomas P Sullivan, St Louis Mo, was on crew 7 in 1953. We have learned a little history from research that his grandson is doing on the Korean War. We wanted to know more about his crew's involvement in Operation Castle.

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Bob Morris wrote on January 28, 2002

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City and State: VANCOUVER WA

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Service or Relationship: Interested Person

Comments: Assigned VP-812 then to VP-29. Went to Atsugi NAS and flew with crew 6 as 2nd radar. Back to Whidby then to Kwaj. for Operation Castle. Flew as radar with crew 2.

Keywords: Aviation Elect. Tech. Crew 6

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Gene Wilson wrote on November 1, 2001

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City and State: FAIRFIELD TX

Unit: VP-29

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

Comments: Would enjoy hearing from anyone in this era.

Keywords: VP29, P2V, Whidbey Island.

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William McBroom wrote on October 7, 2000

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City and State: HOT SPRINGS AR

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Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

Comments: Would like to hear from old shipmates!

Keywords: Bill, Korean War Task Force Coverage Via Patrol Squadron, VP-29 Crew 8, VanStaalduine, P2V Aircraft

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Joseph (Joe) Teague wrote on June 21, 2000

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City and State: FT. MILL SC

Unit: VP-29

Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea

Comments: Would like to hear from any fellow VP-29 personnel that served between 1951, 1952. 1953 and 1954.
Especially the Ordinance Group

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