 VP-50 Reunions
2000's
REUNIONs: "...Proposed VP-50 Reunion will be March 20 - 22, 2026 in Pensacola, Florida - VP-50 Reunion Group..." Forwarded by CLAY, AT1(NAC) Tom "Staypuff tomclayjr59@gmail.com [05JUL2025]
Hey Shipmates. The reunion in 2016 was more than many of us ever imagined it could be. Who thought it would turn into hundreds of people showing up, airplanes flying in from VP squadrons and having a 2 star RDML speaking? I was blown away by the commitment from so many of you to show up..." Contributed by [05JUL2025]
So many have asked about another reunion and while we have had a few smaller gatherings along the way, we haven't had a bigger more planned event in over 9 years. We now have a proposed reunion date of March 20 - 22, 2026. The location would be Pensacola, Florida.
This will not be as structured as what we did in 2016. I don't think we could get the same commitment from Navy resources and traveling to CA is a big expense for most. What we can do is get together in Pensacola, have a ceremony at the Naval Museum outside where the pavers for our lost shipments are (thank you Brian Cyphert), stay at the same hotel (if you want to) and make our own plans for dinners and drinks with whoever you want. We can have a group t shirt and small items as we had in 2016 but this would be a smaller more intimate get together but still a chance for us to get together.
Last time we got together in Pensacola, we stayed at the Paradise Inn (thanks to Brian Maxwell for scoping it out for us). It's a bay side motel with nice rooms, a bar, food service and weekend entertainment on the beach. This is the motel site. Paradise Inn.
Currently you cannot book this far out. As of right now, they're only taking bookings through the first week of January. I will call them to see if we can get a group rate and possibly book before it opens to the general public but we have to remember that late March is Spring Break when they probably do a lot of business. There might not be good deal to be had. We might only get the regular rack rate.
I'd love to get feedback on all of this and any offers of help for setting up a ceremony at the museum, etc. Or if there's a big protest against Pensacola...let me know. Having stayed at this motel and been to the museum pavers, this is an excellent option for us. Thanks to those that have already offered to help.
REUNIONs: "...VP-50 Reunion March 18–20, 2016 - Reunion W/Memorial Service for VP-50 & FASO 1991 Accident (SEE: In Memorial for lost friends March 21st, 1991). Calling all Blue Dragons. On the weekend of 18 - 20 March, 2016, we’re going to be in Sunnyvale, CA to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the mid-air mishap that claimed our shipmates and friends lives. We’ve been able to reach out to over 200 of our Shipmates via Facebook with large percentage indicating that they will be joining us. On Friday the 18th of March, we will be having a get together at the Wild Palms Hotel from 5 to 10 PM. We have a Banquet room reserved. The Wild Palms is the designated hotel for the Reunion with discounted rates guaranteed if you book before March 4, 2016. Use code VP50REUNION at http://www.jdvhotels.com/hotels/california/silicon-valley-hotels/wild-palms-hotel/. On March 19, 2016, please join us at the Tee Minus One Bar & Grill (Formerly the 19th Hole) from 4 PM to 7 PM. There is a cash bar and restaurant menu (http://www.moffettgolf.com/restaurant) for those that want it. On Sunday the 20th of March, at 10:00 AM, we will have a memorial at Moffett Field at the site of the monument placed there in 1992. Attendance is expected to be around 150 with significant active and retired Navy represented. It will be immediately followed by a Memorial Service at Noon at the Moffett Field Historical Society Museum situated next to Hanger 1..." Contributed by Chris Magan chris.magan357@gmail.com [04FEB2016]
REUNIONs: "...VP-50 Reunion March 19-20, 2011 - Reunion W/Memorial Service for VP-50 & FASO 1991 Accident (SEE: In Memorial for lost VP-50 friends March 21st, 1991) Calling all mid 80's to early 90's Blue Dragons. On the weekend of 19-20 March, 2011, we are going to be in Washington DC to commerate the 20th anniversary of the Mid-Air accident that claimed so many of our Shipmates and friends. We have been able to reach out to over 100 of our Shipmates via face book with almost half indicating that they will be joining us. On Saturday the 18th of March, we will be having a Party at "The Continental" in Roselyn. It will run roughly from 8PM to closing!On Sunday the 19th of March, there will be a Social gathering from 7-10 PM at the Holiday Inn with the families of our lost Blue Dragons.On Monday the 21st of March, at 10:15. the families will be placing a Wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. We are going to show up in force to support them. It will be immediately followed by a Memorial Service at the VP-50 Memorial at 11:00. For those able to attend, their will be a luncheon afterwards at the Holiday Inn at 1 PM. Cost: $8-18 per..." Contributed by Tony Wood tnkwood@1982.usna.com [01MAR2011]
REUNIONs: "...For any former Blue Dragons and Blue Dragon family members who will be in the NAS Moffett Field, California vicinity on March 20th, 2010 - A Memorial Service for the 1991 VP-50/FASO Mishap (SEE: In Memorial for lost VP-50 friends March 21st, 1991), as well as other Moffett-based mishaps, is scheduled to begin at 2:00PM at the VP-50/FASO Memorial site behind the former HQ building, across the street from the commissary. Volunteers are being sought to assist with the laying flowers for each of the crew members as well as the sharing of any memories of our former squadron mates. A reception will be held afterwards at the Moffett History Museum, a short walk away..." Contributed by Darrell Martin darrell@darrell-martin.com [09MAR2010]
REUNIONs: "...VP-50 Reunion November 9-13, 2005..." Contributed by Nick Mulich nicknjax@gmail.com [17FEB2005]
 "...The reunion is scheduled for the week of November 9-13, 2005 in Virginia Beach, VA has stopped due to a lack of interest. Sorry to the few that responded...Nick Mulich nicknjax@gmail.com..." [09SEP2005]
SEE:  VP-50 Reunion Association Summary Page [Updated 09SEP2005]
REUNIONs: "...VP-50 Reunion November 10-14, 2004..." Contributed by Nick Mulich nicknjax@gmail.com [26JUL2004]
SEE: VP-50 Reunion Association Summary Page
"...Updated Attendance - VP-5 Reunion 2004 Newsletter..." [20OCT2004]
"...  VP-50 Patch "...Received the VP-50 Patches today. They will be available at the reunion, for those not attending who want a patch: send check for $8.00 to PATRON 50 Reunion Association, PO Box 26884, Jacksonville, FL 32226-6884..." Contributed by Nick Mulich nicknjax@gmail.com..." [06OCT2004]
"...Updated - VP-5 Reunion 2004 Newsletter..." [21AUG2004]
REUNIONs: "...There is a VP-50 Reunion scheduled for October 22-26, 2003 in Branson, MO at the Howard Johnson Hotel. Contact Nick Mulich, (904) 317-7402 or write to PATRON 50 Reunion Association, 6440 Harlow Blvd. Jacksonville, FL 32210..." Contributed by Nick Mulich nicknjax@gmail.com [26JUN2003]
SEE: VP-50 Reunion Association Summary Page
REUNIONs: "...I would like to post a proposed reunion, (depending on response), for the weekend of September 27th-29th, 2002, in Orange Park, Florida. All Shipmates who served in VP-50 Seaplanes and P-3's are invited..." Contributed by MULICH, AWC Nick Retired nicknjax@gmail.com [24FEB2002]
REUNIONs: "VP-50 Reunion - 67-70 era ( NS Sangley Point, Philippines and Naha Deployments). Looking for Shipmates for a Reunion in June 2000. Basically Roger Warburton is planning a gathering of everyone he knew in the squadron to come to his place in Utah. Pass your name, address and phone # (email address too) on to me even if you can't make it as we are also compiling a roster for future events..." Contributed by Jim Carlson carjimbo@theramp.net [13MAY99]
"VP-50 Summary Page"
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