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Reunion VP-40 through VP-49Reunion

VP-40

REUNION: "...VP-40 Reunion to be held at San Diego, CA October 5-9, 2016. This Reunion is for ALL former and current VP-40 Shipmates. Please contact Guy Fisk, VP-40 Reunion Chairman, 340 Lynn Cove Road, Asheville, NC 28804 (828)505-8013. E-MAIL: ggfisk@vp40.com. Our web site is www.vp40.com..." Contributed by Guy Fis ggfisk@vp40.com [27FEB2016]

REUNION: "...VP-40 (http://vp40.com) Reunion to be held at Pensacola, FL - October 8-12, 2014. Please contact Guy Fisk ggfisk@vp40.com for additional information..." Contributed by Guy Fis ggfisk@vp40.com [05FEB2014]

REUNION: "...VP-40 Reunion to be held at San Diego, Ca October 3-7, 2012. This Reunion is for the seaplane era of 1948-1968. Please contact Guy Fisk, VP-40 Reunion Chairman, 107 Springside Road, Asheville, NC 28803 E-MAIL: ggfisk@charter.net OR ggfisk@vp40.com. BTW we have a web site now at ..." Contributed by Guy Fis ggfisk@vp40.com [09OCT2011]

REUNION: "...VP-40 Reunion 2004 will take place in Pensacola, FL, October 12-16, 2004 (that's 2004, not 2003). This Reunion is for veterans of the seaplane era of 1948-1968. Please contact Robert R Foss, VP-40 Reunion Chairman, 3213 Saundra Circle, West Des Moines, IA 50266, E-MAIL: robfoss@aol.com. For the latest Reunion information, check the current newsletter posted on the VP-40 personal website at http://home.earthlink.net/~patron40/..." Contributed by BENSON, LCDR Frederick L. Retired bigleytl@earthlink.net [03AUG2003]

REUNION: "...VP-74/ VPB-74/ VPMS-10/VP-40, will have their next Reunion at Norfolk, Virginia, on September12th through the 15th, 2002. For further information, please contact Leonard Edelstein, 5676 Shinfield Drive, Virginia Beach, VA.or E-mail w4jem@cox.net..." Contributed by Len w4jem@cox.net [18APR2002]

REUNION: "...VP-40 Reunion to be held at San Diego Ca Oct 8-12, 2002. This reunion is for the seaplane era of 1948-1968. Please contact Robert R Foss, VP-40 Reunion Chairman, 3213 Saundra Circle, West Des Moines, Ia 50266, E-MAIL: robfoss@aol.com..." Contributed by Ken Jackson kenjack@earthlink.net..." [03APR2001]

REUNION: "...VP-40 will hold their next bi-annual Reunion in Pensacola, Fl. October 10-14, 2000. Please contact Robert R Foss, VP-40 Reunion Chairman, 3213 Saundra Circle, West Des Moines, Ia 50266, E-MAIL: robfoss@aol.com..." Contributed by Ken Jackson kenjack@earthlink.net..." [E-Mail and Address Updated 23JAN2000 | 07APR99]

REUNION: "...Anyone in VP-40 from 1987-1992 please contact me. We are having a Reunion in St Louis on March 31 through April 2, 2000. Please e-mail Jae Honey SCAhound@netzero.net or write to: Jae Honey...7B Hull Dr...Greenville, South Carolina 29605...(864) 277-95445..." Contributed by Jae Honey SCAhound@netzero.net..." [E-Mail and Address Updated 23JAN2000 | 07APR99]

REUNION: "...VP-40 will hold their next bi-annual reunion in Pensacola, Fl. October 10-14, 2000. Please contact Robert R Foss, VP-40 Reunion Chairman, 3213 Saundra Circle, West Des Moines, Ia 50266, E-MAIL robfoss@aol.com..." [07MAR99]

REUNION: "...VP-40: Frank W. Humphries (619)292-4974..." VFW Magazine May 1998 Page 52 WebSite: http://www.vfw.org/magazine/51.shtml [07MAY98]

REUNION: "...The reunion is to be held in San Diego Ca October 13-17 1998. Here is the address: VP-40 REUNION COMMITTEE...3746 CAMEO COURT...SAN DIEGO CA 95111..." Contributed by Robert R Foss robfoss@aol.com [22JAN98]


VP-41

REUNION: "...22SEP99...The squadrons of Navy Patrol Wing Four, which was based in the Aleutians in WW II, will be holding a Reunion at NAS Whidbey Island, Washington, starting 22 September 1999. Attached to PatWing Four were PBY squadrons VP-41, VP-42, VP-43, VP-45, VP-61, and VP-62. PV squadrons were VPB-131, VPB-135, VPB-136, and VPB-139. VPB-120 and VPB-122 were PB4Y-2 squadrons that saw duty late in the war. OS2U squadrons VS-48, VS-49, VS-56, and VS-70 did inshore patrol and rescue work. Anyone who was a member of PatWing 4 who is interested in attending the reunion should contact "Ole" Haugen (VP-43) for registration forms. His e-mail address is: j.o.haugen@juno.com. His regular address is 10404 W Sierra Dawn Drive, Sun City, AZ 85351..." Contributed by Robert R. Larson, VP-41/VPB-136 r2larson@greatnorthern.net [31MAY99]


VP-42

REUNION: "...We are planning to hold a VP-42 Reunion April 10-13, 2014 at Pensacola, Florida. For information and registration - jump over to VP-42 Reunion 2014 or contact Larry Hess flatspilots3@comcast.net ((239)898-8377)..." Contributed by STANTON, William "Bill" wstanton8@gmail.com [Updated 07FEB2014 | 04FEB2014]

REUNION: "...A few Shipmates from VP-42 are getting together in Seattle and Whidbey Island August 12th 2009 with Tony Ballard, Ron Shotwell, Gene Dorion and Frank Willard. If any VP-42 Shipmates that remember us and want join us - get in touch with me..." Contributed by WILLARD, PR3 Frank fwillard2@yahoo.com [29APR2009]

REUNION: "...22SEP99...The squadrons of Navy Patrol Wing Four, which was based in the Aleutians in WW II, will be holding a Reunion at NAS Whidbey Island, Washington, starting 22 September 1999. Attached to PatWing Four were PBY squadrons VP-41, VP-42, VP-43, VP-45, VP-61, and VP-62. PV squadrons were VPB-131, VPB-135, VPB-136, and VPB-139. VPB-120 and VPB-122 were PB4Y-2 squadrons that saw duty late in the war. OS2U squadrons VS-48, VS-49, VS-56, and VS-70 did inshore patrol and rescue work. Anyone who was a member of PatWing 4 who is interested in attending the reunion should contact "Ole" Haugen (VP-43) for registration forms. His e-mail address is: j.o.haugen@juno.com. His regular address is 10404 W Sierra Dawn Drive, Sun City, AZ 85351..." Contributed by Robert R. Larson, VP-41/VPB-136 r2larson@greatnorthern.net [31MAY99]

REUNION: "...Have set up a roster for VP-42'ers and have about 200 names and addresses so far. We had a Reunion at NAS North Island, San Diego, California last April (the lst in 40 years or so for us). Would continue to enlarge the roster and will send a copy to anyone interested (postage would be appreciated). Please send information to Bill Lawder ('53-'57) at KingPest@aol.com..." Contributed by SKWERLGRAM@aol.com [30MAY99]


VP-43

REUNION: "22SEP99...The squadrons of Navy Patrol Wing Four, which was based in the Aleutians in WW II, will be holding a Reunion at NAS Whidbey Island, Washington, starting 22 September 1999. Attached to PatWing Four were PBY squadrons VP-41, VP-42, VP-43, VP-45, VP-61, and VP-62. PV squadrons were VPB-131, VPB-135, VPB-136, and VPB-139. VPB-120 and VPB-122 were PB4Y-2 squadrons that saw duty late in the war. OS2U squadrons VS-48, VS-49, VS-56, and VS-70 did inshore patrol and rescue work. Anyone who was a member of PatWing 4 who is interested in attending the reunion should contact "Ole" Haugen (VP-43) for registration forms. His e-mail address is: j.o.haugen@juno.com. His regular address is 10404 W Sierra Dawn Drive, Sun City, AZ 85351..." Contributed by Robert R. Larson, VP-41/VPB-136 r2larson@greatnorthern.net [31MAY99]


VP-44

REUNION: "...VP-44 Reunion - May 2nd through 5th, 2022 - Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Air base in Greene County, Ohio - Website: VP-44 Golden Pelicans http://www.vp44goldenpelicans.com/..." Contributed by Gene R. Toffolo vp44paxmd@aol.com [02FEB2022]

REUNION: "...VP-44 Reunion / 2016 MPA SYMPOSIUM - APRIL 12-15, 2016 - NAS Jacksonville, Florida - CONTACT: Gene R. Toffolo EMAIL: vp44paxmd@aol.com - PHONE: 229-559-7959..." Contributed by Gene R. Toffolo vp44paxmd@aol.com [15JAN2016]

REUNION: "...VP-44, VPB-204, VP-204 and VP-MS-4 2012 Reunion - November 8-11, 2012 at NAS Pensacola, Florida. Please contact Gene R. Toffolo at 229-559-7959 or genejanjay@aol.com - Website: VP-44 Golden Pelicans http://www.vp44goldenpelicans.com/..." Contributed by Gene R. Toffolo genejanjay@aol.com [13FEB2012]

REUNION: "...VP-44 St. Louis, MO Reunion September 21st through 24th, 2011. POC Mr. Les Dennis ljdennis@charter.net (636-532-0460) URL: http://www.vp44goldenpelicans.com/..." Contributed by Gene R. Toffolo genejanjay@aol.com [14MAR2011]

REUNION: "...VP-44 NAS Norfolk, Virginia Reunion September 9th through 12th, 2010. POC Ralph Cook blusgtar@ptd.net (717-335-0348) or Frank Romeo frankp51f@comcast.net (443-299-6154) URL: http://www.vp44goldenpelicans.com..." Contributed by Gene R. Toffolo genejanjay@aol.com [30DEC2009]

REUNION: "...VP-44 NAS Brunswick, Maine Reunion June 3rd through 6th, 2010. POC Brown Word bword@austin.rr.com (512-327-1439) or Ed Avis ed@avisfamily.com (207-921-2230) URL: http://www.vp44goldenpelicans.com..." Contributed by Gene R. Toffolo genejanjay@aol.com [30DEC2009]

REUNION: "...VP-44, VPB-204, VP-204 and VP-MS-4 Mini Reunion - April 16-20, 2009 - Green Valley, AZ - Frank Kurkowitz 520-495-4875 or fdkusn@yahoo.com - Website: VP-44 Golden Pelicans http://www.vp44goldenpelicans.com/..." Contributed by Gene R. Toffolo genejanjay@aol.com [29APR2008]

REUNION: "...VP-44, VPB-204, VP-204 and VP-MS-4 Mini Reunion - September 7-12, 2008 - Pigeon Forge, TN - Jeff Snavely 301-481-9136 or snavelyjj@yahoo.com - Website: VP-44 Golden Pelicans http://www.vp44goldenpelicans.com/..." Contributed by Gene R. Toffolo genejanjay@aol.com [29APR2008]

REUNION: "...VP-44 Golden Pelicans 2007 Reunion, Indianapolis, IN, September 1-3, 2007, for further information please visit: http://www.vp44goldenpelicans.com...Gene R. Toffolo genejanjay@aol.com..." [Updated 05JUL2006 | 11FEB2006]

REUNION: "...VP-44 Reunion 2005 will be in Fredericksburg, TX on the anniversary of the Battle of Midway – June 1 through June 5, 2005. One of the highlights of the Reunion will be the presentation and posting of a commemorative memorial plaque in honor of VP-44 WWII personnel in the memorial garden adjacent to the Admiral Nimitz Museum. VP-44 Reunions are for all personnel (VP-204, VPB-204, VP-MS-4, VPB-44, VP-44*). Spouses and family members of departed shipmates are encouraged to attend. For more information contact Reunion Chairman - E-Mail chairman@vp44goldenpelicans.com, Telephone (817) 389-3325, or WebSite: http://www.vp44goldenpelicans.com...Ray Beck chairman@vp44goldenpelicans.com..." [13JUL2004]

REUNION: "...VP-44 Golden Pelicans 2003 Reunion will be held at Naval Air Warfare Center, NAS Patuxent River, Maryland. The Reunion will run from September 17 - 21, 2003. You can visit our web site at http://www.vp44goldenpelicans2003.bravepages.com or contact Jeffery Snavely at snavelyjj@surfbest.net...Jeffery Snavely snavelyjj@surfbest.net..." [23JAN2003]

REUNION: "...The NEW VP-44 2002 Reunion website is up and running. The VP-44 2002 Reunion is planned for September 19 thru the 22nd in the town of Brunswick, Maine. Website address is: http://www.vp44goldenpelicans.com/...Joe Wolfe vp44reunion2002@aol.com..." [09JAN2002]

REUNION: "...VP-44 (including VP-204, VPB-204, & VPMS-4) Reunion -- Daytona Beach, FL, 16-19 AUG 2001; POC Ray Beck, E-Mail vp44reunion@hotmail.com or visit the VP-44 Reunion 2001 Web-site: http://www.vp44goldenpelicans.com..." Contributed by Ray Beck raybeck55@yahoo.com..." [Reunion Update 08MAR2001 | 12OCT2000]

REUNION: "...I am trying to locate as many of my shipmates as possible that served at NAS Patuxent River, Maryland to find out if they would be interested in having a VP-44 Reunion. If you are interested in a Reunion, please e-mail your name and address or drop a card to me at Jack E. Yohn, RD #2 Box 461 New Bloomfield, Pa. 17068 If anyone can supply names and addresses of other VP-44 Shipmates that served at NAS Patuxent River, Maryland, I would really appreciate your help...JACK E. YOHN Jack_E_Yohn@icpmech.navy.mil..." [07DEC98]


VP-45

REUNION: "...VP-45 Association Reunion will be held in Jacksonville, Florida from August 17th through August 21st, 2022. More details to follow in the March 2020 issue of the Pelican Post Newsletter at: https://www.vp45association.org/. Please call or email me if you have any questions! Doug "Pooh Bear" Mitchell, President at 678-650-7500..." Contributed by MITCHELL, LCDR(LDO) Douglas M. (Pooh Bear) Retired poohbearmit@aol.com [05JAN2022]

REUNION: "...VP-45 Association Reunion will be held in Jacksonville, Florida October 7th - October 11th 2020. More details to follow in the March 2020 issue of the Pelican Post Newsletter at: http://www.vp45association.org/. Please call or email me if you have any questions! Doug "Pooh Bear" Mitchell, President at 678-650-7500..." Contributed by MITCHELL, LCDR(LDO) Douglas M. (Pooh Bear) Retired poohbearmit@aol.com [13FEB2020]

REUNION: "...VP-45 Association Reunion will hold it's 15th Biennial Reunion October 24th - October 28th, 2018 at the Grand Hotel in Pensacola, Florida. All of the details are on our website including sign up at: http://www.vp45association.org/. Please call or email me if you have any questions! Doug "Pooh Bear" Mitchell, President at 678-650-7500..." Contributed by MITCHELL, LCDR(LDO) Douglas M. (Pooh Bear) Retired poohbearmit@aol.com [04APR2018]

REUNION: "...VP-45 Association Reunion officially runs from October 19th - 23rd, 2016 in Charleston, SC. SEE: http://www.vp45association.org/..." Contributed by MITCHELL, LCDR(LDO) Douglas M. (Pooh Bear) Retired poohbearmit@aol.com [04MAY2016]

REUNION: "...VP-45 Association Reunion officially runs from Wednesday, October 17th through Sunday, October 21st, 2012 in Mobile, AL. Please see http://www.militaryreunionplanners.com/Patron45/ for further information..." Contributed by IMHOF, P. J. "PJ" pjdaddypaddy@att.net [01SEP2012]

REUNION: "...This year the VP-45 (VP-45/VP-205/VP-MS-5) Association's next Reunion September 29, 30, October 1 and 2, 2010 in Alexandria, VA. More info on the upcoming Reunion will be published in our Newsletter or by contacting our President, Buck Jones at bpj1927@yahoo.com or Vice President, Dick Gray, at dickgray@brooksendway.com. Additional information can be found on our PATRON FOUR FIVE ASSOCIATION at http://www.vp45association.org/..." Contributed by IMHOF, P. J. "PJ" pjdaddypaddy@att.net [03FEB2010]

REUNION: "...The Patron Four Five Association reunion will be held from 24 to 28 September 2008 at the Crown Plaza Hotel in Jacksonville Florida. Point of contact: Steve Riddle, 817-244-2703, steveriddle@vp45association.org, http://www.vp45association.org..." COntributed by RIDDLE, Steve s.riddle@ieee.org [15JAN2008]

REUNION: "...VP-45 Association's next Reunion will be in San Antonio Texas 25-29 October 2006. More than 150 are expected to assemble at the Doubletree Airport Hotel for the gala. For additional information click on http://www.vp45association.org or contact Steve Riddle at s.riddle@ieee.org. Thanks. Steve R. Riddle, Secretary - Patron Four Five Association - PO Box 123045 - Fort Worth, TX 76121-3045 - 817-244-2703..." [09JUL2005]

REUNION: "...The Biennial Reunion of VP-45/VP-205 will next occur in 2004, usually in the early Autumn, and most likely this time in FL, either in Jacksonville, Florida or Pensacola, Florida. Our new Secretary, Steve Riddle, at s.riddle@ieee.org will fill us in through our quarterly Newsletter. Anyone from any of the squadrons which became VP-45 and from any of the PBM, P5M, P-3 eras is welcome to join. Contact Steve for full particulars, but our annual membership fee is very affordable, the reunions are first-class in all respects, the camaradarie is what you would expect when a large group of old seaplane crews get together. On 11JAN2003, our outgoing Secretary, Chuck Caldwell, our long-ago PPC of EE-9 when we were based in NAS Coco Solo, Panama, Canal Zone, was honored with a dinner and the presentation of a specially tailored model of his own P5BM-1 for his many years of service to the organization and for his loyalty and support. All VP-45 veterans and all members of the Mariner/Marlin Association are now able to obtain models of their specific aircraft at a very handsome price from Morrison Aircraft. by addressing gary@custom-planes.com. For those who haven't yet adopted the Internet mode of correspondence, the address can be obtained by writing Ken Gold at 8005 Wren Ave. in Hobe Sound, FL 33455. Do yourself a favor, old Shipmates, and join your squadron's association as well as the Mariner/Marlin Association . (Small investment for a large and beneficial reward.)..." Contributed by GOLD, Ken goldkr@att.net [10JAN2003]

REUNION: "...The Biennial Reunion of VP-45 will next occur in 2004, usually in the early Autumn, and most likely this time in FL, either in Jacksonville, Florida or Pensacola, Florida. Our new Secretary, Steve Riddle, at s.riddle@ieee.org will fill us in through our quarterly Newsletter. Anyone from any of the squadrons which became VP-45 and from any of the PBM, P5M, P-3 eras is welcome to join. Contact Steve for full particulars, but our annual membership fee is very affordable, the reunions are first-class in all respects, the camaradarie is what you would expect when a large group of old seaplane crews get together. On 11JAN2003, our outgoing Secretary, Chuck Caldwell, our long-ago PPC of EE-9 when we were based in NAS Coco Solo, Panama, Canal Zone, was honored with a dinner and the presentation of a specially tailored model of his own P5BM-1 for his many years of service to the organization and for his loyalty and support. All VP-45 veterans and all members of the Mariner/Marlin Association are now able to obtain models of their specific aircraft at a very handsome price from Morrison Aircraft. by addressing gary@custom-planes.com. For those who haven't yet adopted the Internet mode of correspondence, the address can be obtained by writing Ken Gold at 8005 Wren Ave. in Hobe Sound, FL 33455. Do yourself a favor, old Shipmatess, and join your squadron's association as well as the Mariner/Marlin Association . (Small investment for a large and beneficial reward.)..." Contributed by GOLD, Ken goldkr@att.net [10JAN2003]

REUNION: "...VP-45 Association's next Reunion will be in San Diego 11 - 13 October during Fleet Week 2002. More than 200 expected to assemble at the Hanalei Hotel for the gala but you don't have to go to a Reunion to be a member of the VP-45 Association. Newsletter and rosters twice a year for members. For membership info, contact Chuck Caldwell at cbc222.cald@gmail.com. For Reunion info, contact Tom Golder TVGold@aol.com..." Contributed by Charles Caldwell cbc222.cald@gmail.com [17JUN99]

REUNION: "...OCT 2000...October, 2000, at Jacksonville, FL. See VP-45 Association for further information..." Contributed by Charles Caldwell cbc222.cald@gmail.com[17JUN99]

REUNION: "...22SEP99...The squadrons of Navy Patrol Wing Four, which was based in the Aleutians in WW II, will be holding a Reunion at NAS Whidbey Island, Washington, starting 22 September 1999. Attached to PatWing Four were PBY squadrons VP-41, VP-42, VP-43, VP-45, VP-61, and VP-62. PV squadrons were VPB-131, VPB-135, VPB-136, and VPB-139. VPB-120 and VPB-122 were PB4Y-2 squadrons that saw duty late in the war. OS2U squadrons VS-48, VS-49, VS-56, and VS-70 did inshore patrol and rescue work. Anyone who was a member of PatWing 4 who is interested in attending the reunion should contact "Ole" Haugen (VP-43) for registration forms. His e-mail address is: j.o.haugen@juno.com. His regular address is 10404 W Sierra Dawn Drive, Sun City, AZ 85351..." Contributed by Robert R. Larson, VP-41/VPB-136 r2larson@greatnorthern.net [31MAY99]

REUNION: "...VP-45 (VP-45/VP-205/MS-5) on October `98 at Pensacola, FL Contact C. B. Caldwell 1061 Arnold Way Alpine, CA 91901 Phone (619) 445-5072 Source FRA Web Site" http://www.teleport.com/~jgriffin/newdata.htm


VP-46

REUNION: "...Veteran VP-46 Shipmates will be gathering on Whidbey Island, Washington this summer for a small Reunion August 11-14, 2011. If you are interested in participating this summer or at a future date please contact me..." Contributed by CAMPBELL, AEC James M. "Soupy" Retired blandjcampbell@aol.com [18MAY2011]

REUNION: "...I am forwarding this information as a favor to our sister squadron VP-46. They are trying to locate former Shipmates for their Reunion planning. If you are a former VP-46 sailor, please forward your information to AEC Campell (ret.) at blandjcampbell@aol.com..." Forwarded by Donald Christianson dchris1937@earthlink.net [27SEP2005]

I am Jim (Soupy) Campbell, AEC, Ret, VP-46, 1970-1974. I am writing because you were in VP-46 and to tell you that next year the squadron will be having its 75th Anniversary Reunion. VP-46 is the oldest, continuously operational VP squadron. I can remember going to a Reunion in the 70's and getting to meet the first CO. His Name was LCDR Halland. He became CO in 1931.

Anyway the reason for the letter is to ask if you could send me your e-mail address so I can put you on the distribution for news about the reunion. If you don't have e-mail a short note back letting me know if you'd like to receive that info would be great.

I have been asked by LCDR Steve Ulate, Command Services Officer of the squadron to be on the committee to plan the reunion. We want to build a list of present and past squadron members who may be interested in attending the reunion or would like info about the Reunion. Presently it is planned for April/May 2006. The squadron is attached to NAS Whidbey Island, Washington here on Whidbey Island Washington and the reunion will be held here. Tentative plans are for activities to be spread out over four days.

Jim Campbell
E-mail: blandjcampbell@aol.com

REUNION: "...Reunion of 1960-1968 Old Grey Knights of VP-46 September 26-28, 2004, at the Marines Memorial Club in San Francisco, CA. Contact Jim Williams at jmwesqret@aol.com or visit http://www.marineclub.com/reunion_patron46_page.htm..." Contributed by Ken Larsen kennethlarsen@comcast.net [29MAY2004]

REUNION: "...VP-46 Reunion October 24th through 26th, 2004 in Las Vegas for all former members who served in seaplanes. Contact George Mamoulides, 7204 Catamount Court, Raleigh, NC 27615, E-Mail: gmamou@bellsouth.net, and/or call at 919-605-4567 (Daytime M-F) or 919-847-0779 (Evenings)...Ken Courtright courtrightken@hotmail.com..." [08FEB2004]

REUNION: "...VP-46 will have a Reunion Reunion in Corpus Christi, TX, April 18, 19, 20 & 21, Ramada Bayfront Hotel..." Contributed by COURTRIGHT, Kenneth P. kencourt@satx.rr.com [05DEC2001]

REUNION: "...VP-46 is having a reunion at the next Mariner/Marlin Association meeting in Tuscon, AZ on Thursday night, April 19, 2001. If you're interested, please contact George Mamoulides at gmamou@bellsouth.net. The Association meets on the 19th, 20th and 21st. All who are not familiar with it and interested in joining up should contact Dick DeLaMater, 2351 Sunset Blvd, Suite 170-502, Rocklin, CA 95765-4306, Phone (916) 415-0827..." Contributed by George Mamoulides gmamou@bellsouth.net [31DEC2000]

REUNION: "...The VP-46 CPOs have a reunion at Hope Valley (near Carson City, NV) the last weekend of July annually..." Contributed by ATCS Bud "Clem" Clements, Retired (1981) BudClem@aol.com [03JUL2000]


VP-47

REUNION: "...The VP-47 67th Anniversary Reunion will be held at San Jose, CA October 7th through 11th, 2015 (during Fleet Week). Please contact Gary McDowell elctricman8something@yahoo.com (408-607-5280) or visit http://www.vp-47reunions.com/ for further information..." Contributed by SHERMAN, Maurice lazymho@sbcglobal.net [02DEC2014]

REUNION: "...The VP-47 64th Anniversary Reunion will be held at NAS Pensacola, Florida on April 11th thru April 14th, 2012 hosted by Johnny Jackson. Please contact Jim "Soupy" Campbell blandjcampbell@aol.com (360-979-2170) or visit http://www.vp-47reunions.com/ for further information..." Contributed by SHERMAN, Maurice lazymho@sbcglobal.net [10APR2011]

REUNION: "...61st Anniversery Reunion will be held at Oak Harbor Harbor, Whidbey Is., WA, June 16th, 2010 through June 20th, 2010..." Contributed by Maurice Sherman administrator@vp-47reunions.com [Updated 12AUG2009]

REUNION: "...There is talk of a re-union of former VP-47 members brewing and is rumored to have its origins in Reno NV and Portland Or. It is at the "open interest" stage and 50+ members have been contacted with a positive response. (from the 1958 and 1959/60 NAS Iwakuni, Japan deployments).. It would be centered around the 2008 Reno Air Show, Reno NV during early September. It would be the "Mixed Bag Re-Union" open to all VP-47 personel both past and present, commissioned or enlisted. Contact: Maurice Sherman lazymho@sbcglobal.net (775)624-0982 in Reno, NV or David Relyea daverelyea@yahoo.com (503)246-0522 in Portland, OR. Chuck Petri and Art Porzio have been contacted also...VP-47 Reunion Site now online at: http://www.geocities.com/lazymho@sbcglobal.net/2008-VP47-Reunion.html..." Contributed by SHERMAN, Maurice lazymho@sbcglobal.net [08AUG2007]

REUNION: "...There will be a Reunion for all VP-47 Shipmates. We have scheduled September 20, 21 and 22 in Las Vegas, Nevada. For all the particulars contact: Eastern US - Ray Cruz raulgcruz@aol.com, Midwest US - Dick Kercher engines@kconline.com and Western US - Gary McDowell electricman8something@yahoo.com. I AM THE CHAIRMAN, MIKE DEIR emperorandeieio@yahoo.com..." Contributed by MIKE DEIR emperorandeieio@yahoo.com [04MAY2005]

REUNION: "...The VP-47 2003 Reunion is announced: 17-19 October in San Diego for all hands, all eras. To obtain a registration form, contact Chuck Petri at chuckpetri@comcast.net (972-690-3391) and provide him with your name, spouse's name, snail mail and email addresses and phone no. for inclusion in the Reunion Roster..." Contributed by SWITZER, Charlie CharlieGO@aol.com [09FEB2003]

REUNION: "...SPRING 2003: I am tenatively planning our next Reunion in the spring of 2003 on the west coast. More than likely San Diego, Ca. Since 2003 is the one hundreth anniversary of aviation. I am trying to plan the Reunion around some significant ceremony/celebration. I am asking for volunteers. Thanks for your help. Art Porzio caporzio@pacbell.net, VP-47 Reunion Chairman..." [29NOV2001]

REUNION: "...VP-47 Reunion 2000 announced. 10-12 Nov 2000, Pensacola, FL, focusing on the years 1963-1968, althought anyone is welcome to attend. Initial mailing going out soon to the approx. 400 on our reunion roster. Contact: VP-47 Reunion Chairman Charlie Switzer. 110 Whitfield Run, Peachtree City, GA 30269, 770-631-4449, CharlieGO@aol.com..." Contributed by Charlie Switzer (VP-47 1964-67) CharlieGO@aol.com [12MAR2000]

REUNION: "...RADM Ron Narmi has passed the chairmanship of the VP-47 Reunion Committee on to me: he'll be a tough act to follow and the terrific reunion in Nov 1998 will be hard to best. We are planning a "mini" reunion for squadron folks from the 1964-68 time frame in the year 2000 (Y2K and computers permitting), and an "all eras" full-scale reunion in the year 2001: details on both to follow. We're continuing to build a roster of former squadron mates from all years. Please send me the names/ spouses names/ addresses/ phones/ email addresses of former VP-47 people. I'll send you the current roster in exchange for an addressed, stamped envelope. Charlie Switzer, 110 Whitfirld Run, Peachtree City, GA 30269. 770-631-4449. CharlieGO@aol.com..." Contributed by Charlie Switzer (VP-47 1964-67) CharlieGO@aol.com [16APR99]

REUNION: "...VP-47 Golden Anniversary Reunion. Where: Hyatt Arlington, Arlington VA...When: 5-8 Nov 98...Contact: Ron Narmi JWKNarmi@AOL.COM. Events planned for each day including simulating flights with hands, ASW alert memories, low flyer horror stories and ship rigging short cuts(also city tours, Navy football game(Rutgers), dinners and carousing)..." Contributed by Ken Wiecking wiecking@oceanic.com [28MAY98]


VP-48

REUNION: "...VP-48 will be having their Squadron Reunion September 30th through October 4th, 2015 in San Antonio, TX. Further information available on http://www.vp48.org/..." Contributed by ANDERSON, AX2 Lee "Andy" vp48sugarfox1@gmail.com [23FEB2015]

REUNION: "...A reminder that the 2013 VP-48 Reunion will be held at the San Diego Holiday Inn Bayside on October 16-20, 2013. The rooms rates have been locked in at $109.00 per night. A VP-48 Memorial Service will be held at the Mt. Soeldad Veterans Memorial, http://www.soledadmemorial.com/. Many other activities are in the planning stages as well. Please mark your calendars and plan to attend this event. See our WebSite for additional information: http://www.vp48.org..." Contributed by ANDERSON, AX2 Lee (Andy) vp48sugarfox1@gmail.com [08JAN2013]

REUNION: "...The VP-48 Reunion will be held in Norfolk, VA. September 21-25, 2011. The VP-48 Reunion Association currently has over 500 members who served in VP-48 from the early 1950's through the late 1970's. All who served in VP-48 during this time are invited to attend. Registration information can be found on the VP-48 web site: http://www.vp48.org..." Contributed by ANDERSON, AX2 Lee (Andy) vp48sugarfox1@gmail.com [26FEB2011]

REUNION: "...VP-48 Reunion will be in Branson, MO, September 23-27, 2009, for "All Hands" serving in the Squadron from the 1950's through the 1970's. Contact information is available on the VP-48 web site http://www.vp48.org. Lee Anderson vp48sugarfox1@gmail.com ..." [31AUG2009]

REUNION: "...VP-48's, Circa 1950's through 1970's, Bi-Annual Reunion will be held September 27-30, 2007 in San Diego, CA. 2007. For more information go to http://www.vp48.org and view the Newsletter...Lee Anderson vp48sugarfox1@gmail.com [19JAN2007]

REUNION: "...VP-48 Reunion, Circa 1950's through 1970's, in San Diego, October 13-16, 2005. Reunion info on the VP-48 web page, http://www.vp48.org...Lee Anderson vp48sugarfox1@gmail.com [07JAN2004]

REUNION: "...The 2003 VP-48 Reunion has been scheduled for October 9, 2003 thru October 12, 2003 in Pensacola, FL. Reservations begin April 15, 2003. For more information contact Arnold Fox at aafx1@alltel.net or Jim Chambers at jimc1@direcway.com...Lee Anderson vp48sugarfox1@gmail.com ..." [12APR2003]

REUNION: "...The next VP-48 Reunion is tentatively scheduled for October 18 through 21, 2001 in San Diego, CA. Please visit the VP-48 WebPage at: http://www.vp48.org/ for complete information. Our current Roster is made up of mostly P5M Sailors from the 1960's...ANDERSON, AX2 Lee (Andy) vp48sugarfox1@gmail.com ..." [17MAR2001]

REUNION: "...A reunion is in the making for October of 2000 in Las Vegas, NV. for the people from VP 48 that were with the squadron from the early 60s until 1966 when the squadron transitioned from the P5M to the P-3. Contact Charley Hahn at Chashan@earthlink.net for information..." Contributed by Rick Johnson ADC USN Retired Kachina5@aol.com..." [Updated 11AUG99 | 01JUN99]

REUNION: "...The Pilots of VP-48 from 1953 to 1955 are having a Reunion on NAS Whidbey Island, Washington this week starting on Sept. 10. If any of you folks out there were a part of the squadron during those dates send in your hellos and I'll be glad to pass them on to the guys.We meet about every 2 or 3 years and have between 40 and 50, including wives show up....James S. Bleecker bleecker@ix.netcom.com..." [07SEP98]


VP-49

REUNION: "...VP-49 Reunion - September 19-21, 2014 - in Jacksonville Florida. We are in work on organizing hotel, etc. and activities. See VP-49 Way Over The Hump Party/Las Vegas: TBD for further information..." Contributed by Laurie Marshall lripar@comcast.net [14JUL2014]

REUNION: "...Looking for response to a proposed VP-49 Reunion at NAS Patuxent River, Maryland June 2008. It would be 40 years since our WesPac. I can be reached at (414)777-1662 or DELETE_Jimadams1945@aol.com...ADAMS, Jim jimadamz@hotmail.com..." [11JUL2003]

REUNION: "...Ken Nyland avcmkn@tds.net and Frank Dorsch FutDir@aol.com would like to contact enlisted personnel who served in VP-49 NAS Bermuda from 1952 through 1955 . If we find sufficient numbers and have a good show of interest we would like to consider having a Reunion..." Contributed by Frank Dorsch FutDir@aol.com [10JUN2002]

REUNION: "...1997 - A reunion for Seaplane Pilots (Boat Pilots) of VP49 who served in Bermuda during the period 1949-1963 is scheduled for November 14 and 15th, 1997. If interested please contact Bob Griffin Seminole52@aol.com..." [00XXX97]


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