Entry: 93222
Subject: VP 47 SQUADRON
Subject: VP 47 SQUADRON
Kenneth Greely wrote on May 26, 2016
City and State: SUN CITY AZ
Unit: UNKNOWN
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran
Comments: Was Stationed Whitby, Island 1960 -> 1962. Exited the Squadron, at that time when given the foo from my Flight Commander, as I had at that time completed my four year tour as a Second Class PO.
Following the service, I held positions at numerous company's supporting activities relative to the safety of our country and homeland.
Keywords: VP47 - Whitby Island
I have never received any information regarding the VP-47 Crew Members out Whitby Island
following my exit from the Navy.
I Just want to say HOO-RAW, Go Navy !!!!
Ken Greely
Entry: 79189
Subject: VP 47
Subject: VP 47
Joseph Simmons III wrote on June 3, 2011
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City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My Father Served with VP 47 1951-1952 LT. Simmons. I belive with Boat 8 or 9. I would like to here from any one who knew my father or others in the sqadron. Our family Lost my father almost 10 years ago. I have only memories of stories he told me as a boy. All his photo Albums and most journals from that era have been lost to time. I would love to here from anyone who may have pictures or memories to share.
Keywords: LT. Pedrojetti, Gmachowski, Golson, Hess, Berttrand. Knight McClelland, Grove Warren, White, Hobart, LT. Simmons, LTJG Hackney, RAY JONES Eager Beavers, BA-8, Dean, Bedgood, Lyons, Lt. Simmons, PBM, Rocco Salessa, Iwakuni, Alameda,
Entry: 75328
Subject: A KID'S LESSONS
Subject: A KID'S LESSONS
Kenneth Eckerd wrote on July 3, 2010
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City and State: LAKELAND MI
Unit: VP47/48
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran
Comments: I want to thank the great chuefs of the Navy, most especially, Joe GEISLER-VP47, POWELL-VP48, HONCHURIK-VP47 who took my skinny frame under control after Boot Camp and showed me the right way to be a sailor. Known as Egg-Head by Geisler I returned top
San Diego after VP-47 as a new Ensign-aviator in VP-48. I had great respect for Joe Geisler first taking my date to see him before proposing marriage. He call it right as Kathryn and I just celebrated our 56th Wedding
Anniversary.
To the Chiefs of VP-48 thanks a million for providing me with a plane unequaled in "UP" Status. Pappani(AD1), my crew captain did a great job leading the Crew 4 team in 55-56.
Keywords: AK-VP47,ENS-VP-48
Entry: 74719
Subject: 1965 -1969 VP-47 STOREKEEPER
Subject: 1965 -1969 VP-47 STOREKEEPER
Pete Landon wrote on May 17, 2010
City and State: WICKENBURG AZ
Unit: VP-47
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran
Comments: I was in Material Control from Sept.65 tru May 69
We went to Naha,Sangley Pt.,Cahm Ran Bay,Utapao,Guam.
What a great time in my life.I hope to hear from some of the guys I served with.Thanks to this web site
Keywords: Looking for anyone in VP-47 from 65-69
Entry: 73414
Subject: JAMES E. DODD VP47 1951-54
Subject: JAMES E. DODD VP47 1951-54
Regina Dodd wrote on February 3, 2010
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran
Comments: Searching for anyone who knew my father James (Jim) Edward Dodd. He served in the Korean War and was in Iwakuni, Japan 1953. I have a wonderful picture of him along with 13 other gentlemen. If interested email me
Keywords:
Entry: 64231
Subject: VP-47
Subject: VP-47
Maurice Sherman wrote on February 9, 2008
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City and State: RENO NV
Unit: VP-47
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran
Comments: Searching on previous posts has produced the following
contacts. Please e-mail me and I will try to put you in touch with shipmates.
Joe Ashby,1955-1957; Melvin P. Tull,1951-1953; Chuck Mathews,1952-1955; Charles Medicus,1950-1953; Jack Serena,1952-1954; Lee Marshal,1951-1953; Richard Florence,1950-1952; Don Mayhew,1951-1955; Paul Schlagheck,1951-1955; Richard "Dick" Reinhardt,1948-1951; Carl Overman,1949-1952; Henry "Mr. Seaplane" Beck,1946-1955; Sebastian (Bud) Cicero, C.O.(Spoon)Graverson,1952-1955; Walter Golsan,1952-1952; Glenn Ridall,1955-1957; John Grove,1951-1955; Bill Boggs,1954-1958;Don Dicks,1955-1956; David Puddington, 1951-1955; Orville Seal; Jim Sossaman; Still looking for more shipmates from WWII era to present day. Please see VP-47 Reunion site/link posted within The Korean War Project.
Thanks to the above mentiond VP-47 shipmates who contributed/assisted me in locating shipmates
Maurice Sherman
VP-47 1959-1962
Keywords: Iwakuni, Japan 1959/60, RD-11
Entry: 63743
Subject: LOOKING FOR RICH CRAWLEY
Subject: LOOKING FOR RICH CRAWLEY
Allen Morouse wrote on January 9, 2008
City and State:
Unit: PATRON47
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran
Comments: hope to see my bestman rich crawley
Keywords: mouse
Entry: 60841
Subject: ROCCO
Subject: ROCCO
Geraldine Brown wrote on April 30, 2007
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Would like to hear from anyone that flew with my uncle
Rocco "Roy" Rocky" Sallesa during Korean War.
He was killed in naval mishap, 12/21/1960.
My son is doing a project on him.
Thank you,
Geraldine Brown
Keywords: I have a picture of him in front of VP-47 plane with crew, names on back: Deal AD1 Lt Simmons, LTJG Martin, LTJG Charls, Lyon AL2, Garwood AD#, Holbret, Bedgood, Olson, Thielen AM3, Photo not dated.
Entry: 56244
Subject: MELVIN P TULL FLIGHT ENGINEER #5 BOAT
Subject: MELVIN P TULL FLIGHT ENGINEER #5 BOAT
Melvin Tull wrote on March 15, 2006
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City and State: MILES TX
Unit: VP 47
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran
Comments:
Keywords: served during Korean War; looking for other members of squadron
Entry: 43313
Subject: DOWNED BA-1/MEMOPIES
Subject: DOWNED BA-1/MEMOPIES
Sebastian (BUD) Cicero wrote on May 29, 2004
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City and State: QUEENSBURY NY
Unit: VP-47/BA-1/1952TO1954
Service or Relationship: United Nations Veteran - Korea
Comments: RESPONSE TO MESSAGE#26132/PAUL SCHLAGHECH. I REMEMBER YOU WELL FROM THOSE DAYS. THE CRASH HAPPENED AFTER OUR TOUR OF DUTY IN JAPAN@KOREA. oF THE NAMES YOU MEMTIONED I REMEMBER WALTER RABB VERY WELL. WE WERE GOOD FRIENDS IN THOSE DAYS.i WAS DISCHARGED BEFORE THAT TOUR. MY PILOT WAS COMMANDER THAYER@LT.PETROCELLI AND I THINK A LT. ANDERSON. HOPE THIS FINDS YOU IN GOOD HEALTH. BUD CICERO
Keywords: BUD....BA-1 1952 TO 1954/PHILLIPINES,JAPAN @ KOREA
Entry: 43047
Subject: HEDRON 12,BOMBING SQUAD. 147
Subject: HEDRON 12,BOMBING SQUAD. 147
Vicki Christian wrote on May 14, 2004
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City and State: GILMER TX
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments: My father
Keywords: USNTS,San Diego,Cali; Hedron 12 Detachment, NAS, Deland, Fla; Bombing Squad. One hundred Forty Seven; NATTC. Norman, Okla.
Entry: 43046
Subject: HEDRON 12,BOMBING SQUAD. 147
Subject: HEDRON 12,BOMBING SQUAD. 147
Vicki Christian wrote on May 14, 2004
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City and State: GILMER TX
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments: My father
Keywords: USNTS,San Diego,Cali; Hedron 12 Detachment, NAS, Deland, Fla; Bombing Squad. One hundred Forty Seven; NATTC. Norman, Okla.
Entry: 41723
Subject: VP47 (52-55) AND , BA7 IN 53-54
Subject: VP47 (52-55) AND , BA7 IN 53-54
Chuck (Matt) Mathews wrote on March 14, 2004
City and State:
Unit: VP47
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments: I would like to hear from any one who remembers me. I flew in BA 7 for about a year as an ATAN and was at the ECM station. I recently made contact with Bob Lucas and Jack Serena...he was our radioman. I would also like to hear from others and especially from John Grove from Ontario, Oregon and O'Leary from the Boston area.
Keywords:
Entry: 37614
Subject: 55-57
Subject: 55-57
Joe Ashby wrote on October 16, 2003
City and State: OCEANSIDE CA
Unit: VP-47
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments: crews 1 and 9 AT
Keywords:
Entry: 36753
Subject: VP 47 MEMBERS IN THE 50'S
Subject: VP 47 MEMBERS IN THE 50'S
Bob Lucas wrote on September 6, 2003
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City and State: CA
Unit: BA5 ANDBA7
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments: I am looking for plane crew members from the 50's in VP47, in particular from BA5 and BA7. I'm planning to attend the squadron reunion in San Diego and would like to communicate.
Keywords:
Entry: 33654
Subject: INFORMATION ON SQUADRON
Subject: INFORMATION ON SQUADRON
Roger McClenathan wrote on April 17, 2003
City and State: LIVERMORE CA
Unit: VP-47 1955-1956
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments: I was with VP-47 1955-to 1956 and then with FASRON 116. I have been in contact with Darryl and Donald lives in Fremont (he may have moved by now)and Bob lived in the Bay Area (San Leandro?)for awhile. Any one who has email from past members write me.
Roger
Keywords: R. C. Morris, Darryl Denevue, Donald Dicks etc. They used to call me Little Mac.
Entry: 33471
Subject: BA10
Subject: BA10
John Davis wrote on April 7, 2003
City and State: MERCED CA
Unit: BA-10
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: MY FATHER,JOHN DAVIS, SERVED FROM 1952-1955 ON BA 10. HE WOULD LIKE TO CONTACT OTHER MEMBERS FROM THE CREW HE SERVED WITH.
Keywords: BA10
Entry: 32674
Subject: VP 47 1952-53
Subject: VP 47 1952-53
Braxton Bradford wrote on March 11, 2003
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City and State: TAMPA FL
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Interested Person
Comments: greetings. looking for info and picts for William
A Bedard, AD 1 1952-53. thanks
Keywords: William A Bedard, AD 1
1952-53, crew 7(?).
Entry: 32245
Subject: VP-47
Subject: VP-47
C.O. (Spoon) Graversen wrote on February 21, 2003
City and State: SIOUX FALLS SD
Unit: VP-47
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments: Served VP47 l952=l955. Radio/Radar man BA-l0 and B-4.Served with Mayhew(Message 66149) and other members:Ray Jones(message 36644), Golson(message 59589) and Schlagheck(Message66149). In fact I should have been on the aircraft he mentions in his messasge. Would like to hear from anyone who served during this time.
Keywords:
Entry: 32244
Subject: VP-47
Subject: VP-47
C.O. (Spoon) Graversen wrote on February 21, 2003
City and State: SIOUX FALLS SD
Unit: VP-47
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments: Served VP47 l952=l955. Radio/Radar man BA-l0 and B-4.Served with Mayhew(Message 66149) and other members:Ray Jones(message 36644), Golson(message 59589) and Schlagheck(Message66149). In fact I should have been on the aircraft he mentions in his messasge. Would like to hear from anyone who served during this time.
Keywords:
Entry: 28561
Subject: CRASH OF BA1 OF VP47 DEC.31, 1951
Subject: CRASH OF BA1 OF VP47 DEC.31, 1951
Steven Neville wrote on September 30, 2002
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City and State: BRIGHAM CITY UT
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My uncle Shelby Vaughn Neville, nickname "Nellie",
died on the Crash of BA1 of VP47 Dec.31, 1951. I am looking for any information about the circumstances, causes, and personal information about him and his crew. After the crash crewmen D.E. Tripp and Orville O. Seal wrote to my family expressing their condolences. I have those letters and desire to know more.
Keywords: VP-47, BA1, Nellie, Vaughn Neville, D.E. Tripp,
Orville Seal, Hong Kong Harbor
Entry: 27932
Subject: CRASH OF BA1 OF VP47 DEC.31, 1951
Subject: CRASH OF BA1 OF VP47 DEC.31, 1951
Mike Tripp wrote on August 31, 2002
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City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: Looking for information about the crash of BA1 of VP47 Dec. 31, 1951 at Hong Kong Harbor. Have information, records and pictures to share. Looking for information about Jolly Britton and Al Baxter [crewmembers KIA] who wouldn't let my father, Doris Edward Tripp [Trippy or Ed to his friends] on the fatal flight, saving his life [and mine!]. Would especially like to contact their families and discover the location of their graves.
Keywords: VP47, Eager Beaver, The Skippers Barge, Hong Kong Harbor, Jolly Britton, Al Baxter
Entry: 27465
Subject: VP-47
Subject: VP-47
Don Mayhew wrote on August 7, 2002
City and State: CROCKER MO
Unit: BA-6,BA-10,BA-4
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments: I serven with Wayne Nelson Charles(spoon)Graverson,Henry Beck,Lcdr.BobHayes,Ltjg Paul Bryeans Ltjg Annderson,Bull Smith Scotty Baird Doug Shaver JackTaylor,Chuck Salchli Lt. Dave Puddington and others.
Some of my frends beside crew members were R.L.Jones raidoman B.L. warren,J. O.Smith mech.Steve Sanders.
We served with a fine bunch of loyal dedicated men
I loved those old PBM's They alwas got us there and back with few mishaps. Remember the last ones made was in 1941.
Keep in touch fellow Sailors,let me know about anyreunions
As always your shipmate,Don
Keywords: Greetings,to all,
I served with VP-47 during the Korean war from 1952 to my discharge in May 1955. Spending two tours over to Iwakuni,Japan.
Entry: 26235
Subject: ENGLAND
Subject: ENGLAND
Troy Sealy wrote on June 13, 2002
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City and State: SYRACUSE NY
Unit: GUYANA
Service or Relationship: -
Comments:
Keywords:
Entry: 26132
Subject: 48 YEARS TODAY
Subject: 48 YEARS TODAY
Paul Schlagheck wrote on June 9, 2002
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City and State: THE VILLAGES FL
Unit: VP-47 BA-1
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments: TODAY MARKS THE 48 TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE DEATH OF ALL MEMBERS ABOARD VP-47 PBM BA-1 FLYING FROM IWAKUNI,JAPAN TO HONG KONG FOR AN R and R TRIP. I WAS RADAR OPERATOR AND STAYED BACK WITH PLANE CAPTAIN DUETCH AND CREWMEMBER CIMENO.OUR FRINDS AND CREW MEMBERS JIM AND DON LANDON, DOUG CAMBELL,JERRY EDWARDS, LARRY STONE,WALT RABB AND PILKOTS MC CARTHY AND WERTZ WERE ALKLL KILLED ALONG WITH PASSENGERS WHEN THEY HIT A NMOUNTAIN SOUTH OF JAPAN CALLED YAKU SHIMA ON JUNE 9, 1954-GOD BLESS THEM ALL.
Keywords:
Entry: 25436
Subject: VP-47
Subject: VP-47
Bob Thomas wrote on May 13, 2002
City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments: WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM ANY MEMBER ESPECIALY
ONE REMEMBERING OUR FORCED LANDING IN KOREA ONE
NIGHT IN LATER MONTH OF 1950
Keywords: BA-8 CREW MEMBERS FROM 1950-51
Entry: 23044
Subject: INFORMATION
Subject: INFORMATION
Jack Serena wrote on February 10, 2002
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City and State: CHESTERFIELD VA
Unit: VP47
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments: Tour in the Navy will always be remembered as one of the best periods of my life
Keywords: Crew member BA7
Entry: 22776
Subject: CDR RANDALL T BOYD JR BURIED IN ARLINGTON NATL
Subject: CDR RANDALL T BOYD JR BURIED IN ARLINGTON NATL
Stephen Boyd wrote on January 30, 2002
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City and State: MARSHFIELD MA
Unit: VP-47
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: CDR Randall T. Boyd Jr., Executive Officer of VP-47 (1950-51)passed away and was buried in Arlington National Cemetery on November 29th, 2001. CDR Boyd was awarded a Silver Star, Distinguished Flying Crosses (3 citations),Air Medals (5 citations) and many campaign medals. More information about CDR Boyd can be found at: http://www.arlingtoncemetery.com/rtboyd.htm
The Boyd family would love to hear from any who remember him to help us with biographical notes about his military career.
Keywords: VP-47, XO, Sasebo, PBM, PBY
Entry: 21935
Subject: VP47
Subject: VP47
Walter Golsan wrote on January 1, 2002
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City and State:
Unit:
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: WOULD LIKE TO CONTACT MEMBERS OF CREW 9 VP47
12/1/52 TO 3/4/53
SNAG BERTRAND WAS THE TAIL GUNNER
Keywords:
Entry: 21714
Subject: VP-47
Subject: VP-47
Glenn Ridall wrote on December 24, 2001
DeceasedCity and State: STEWARTSTOWN PA
Unit: VP-47 (CREW #7)
Service or Relationship: -
Comments: I was a member of VP-47 1955-57. Served as the radar operator in crew #7. I have pictures of several overseas tours and would be willing to share them with anyone interested. Would like to hear from any of my former shipmates. I have one of our tour annuals that has pictures of all the flight crews plus some of the ground crews.
Keywords:
Entry: 21303
Subject: VP-47, TOURS 52 THRU 54
Subject: VP-47, TOURS 52 THRU 54
Ray Jones wrote on December 8, 2001
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City and State: SAN MARCOS TX
Unit: VP-47, 9 BOAT
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments: I was an AL2C on BA9, first radio 2 tours. Anyone that served during this period I would like to hear from.
Keywords: PBM 5S, 5S2-BA9,ARGO,LT. Pedrojetti, Gmachowski, Golson, Hess, Berttrand. Knight McClelland, Grove Warren, White, Hobart, LT. Simmons, LTJG Hackney(deceased).
Entry: 20067
Subject: CDR RANDALL T BOYD ILL IN HOUSTON
Subject: CDR RANDALL T BOYD ILL IN HOUSTON
Stephen Boyd wrote on October 21, 2001
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City and State: MARSHFIELD MA
Unit: VP-47
Service or Relationship: Family Member
Comments: My dad is Cdr Randall T. Boyd Jr (ret). He was in VP-47 in 1950 during the Korean War. He was awarded the DFC (2 Gold stars) and the Air Medal (4 Gold Stars) while he was a member of VP-47. I am one of his 5 sons. Our dad is very ill with cancer. If any of you remember him from Korea or Trinidad (VP-34)or Rota or Pensacola or ONI DC or USS Dallas, etc - please send him a card at his Houston home. The address is
Cdr Randall Boyd Jr. ret.
780 W. Bay Area Blvd
Apt 2314
Webster, TX 77598
Keywords: VP-47, VP-34, VS-53, DFC, Air Medal, Distinguished Flying Cross, Randy, Boyd, Trinidad
Entry: 17088
Subject: VP-47
Subject: VP-47
Steve Anderson wrote on June 3, 2001
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City and State: FT. WORTH TX
Unit:
Service or Relationship: Friend of Veteran
Comments: My dad, Robert O. "Andy" Anderson, was a member of VP-47 during the Korean War; stationed in Iwakuni, Japan; flew as a tail gunner in a PBM Baker Dog 7. Would enjoy hearing from any of his squadron mates, and forwarding any info to him.
Keywords: Baker Dog 7 (PBM)
Entry: 4693
Subject: CREW OF BA-8
Subject: CREW OF BA-8
Rick Honstrater wrote on November 10, 1999
City and State: LOS ANGELES CA
Unit: VP-47
Service or Relationship: Navy Veteran - Korea
Comments: Certainly would like to contact members of my crew on BA-8 in 1953 and 1945
Keywords: Eager Beavers, BA-8, Dean, Bedgood, Lyons,
Lt. Simmons, PBM, Rocco Salessa, Iwakuni, Alameda,
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