VP-11 Shipmates
ABBOTT, ADJ2 Kenneth kenabbott@att.net "...I served with VP-30 (1968-1970) at NAS Patuxent River, Maryland 2nd Shift in Maint Control and then Engine Shop and VP-11 NAS Brunswick, Maine (1970-1971) in Power Plants QA. I would like to hear from former Shipmates..." [01MAY2013]
ABRAHAMSON, George abes45@aol.com "...I served with VP-11 from August 1963 to September 1965..." [08AUG2009]
ADAMS, AMHC(AW) Dean Retired d_adams65@hotmail.com "...Living in Milton FL and teaching at NAS Pensacola, Florida as a Civil Service instructor for AM "A" School. VX-1 77-81, VP-31 81-84, NMPC Sea Duty Det 84-88, pushed recruits at Great Lakes from 88-93, VP-11 93-96 and was a Training Officer for a school at NATTC NAS Pensacola, Florida from 96 till retirement in Jan, 99. Sure miss all the great friends over the years, especially the "Group-W Bench" in 11..." [E-Mail/BIO Updated 06OCT2001 | E-Mail/BIO Updated 12OCT99 | 29MAY98]
ALKIRE, Daniel E. danielalkire@ymail.com "...I served with VP-50 (1965-1968), VP-46 as a FE and QA Division Chief, VP-30 and VP-11. Presently reside in Payette, Idaho and would like to hear from former Shipmates..." [E-Mail/BIO Updated 13OCT2014 | 23APR2014]
ALLEN, Justin jayzfarm@aol.com "...I was a Marine Security Guard stationed at NAS Brunswick, Maine from March 1989 to July 1990, VP-23, VP-10 and VP-11. My exwife worked in the AIMD parachute shop as a parachute rigger. I have many fond memories of my Navy and Marine Corps buddies and think of the good times often. God Bless you all and I miss seeing you guys. Semper Fidelis and God speed. Anyone who served in at NAS Brunswick, Maine please contact me. Thank you all..." [26JUL2004]
AMBURGEY, AT1 Robert C. ramburgey94@yahoo.com "...I served with VP-49 (1960-1964), VP-18 (1964-1968), VP-21 (1968-1969), NATTC NAS Memphis, Tennessee (1970-1973), VP-11 (1973-1978) as a Radio Operator and NADC (Warminister) Johnsville, Pennsylvania (1978-1981)..." [BIO Updated 16MAY2013 | 10MAY2013]
ANCHERANI, ADJ3 Ron "Ank" ancherani425@epix.net "...I served with VP-11 (P2s and P-3's) at NAS Brunswick, Maine from 1966 to 1969 with deployments to NAS Keflavik, Iceland, NS Roosevelt Roads, PR, NS Rota, Spain, and NAF Lajes, Azores, Portugal. I would like to hear from former Shipmates..." [E-Mail Updated 28AUG2009 | 07SEP2000]
ANDERSON, Gary gpanders@adelphia.net "...I served with VP-11 from 1976 to 1980. I worked in the AME Shop and deployed to NS Rota, Spain and NAF Lajes, Azores, Portugal. Looking forward to hearing from former Shipmates..." [E-Mail Updated 20OCT2004 | 16FEB2003]
ANDERSON, Rose littlerudegirl@hotmail.com "...Hello to all VP-11 folk out there! I served with Lovin' Eleven from Jan 95-Aug 96. Just looking for some old friends to drop me a line..." [26MAR98]
ARMIJO, Chris armich23@msn.com "...I SERVED IN VP-11 FROM 1971 T0 1974 AND HAD A GREAT TIME. I ALSO WENT TO NS Rota, Spain AND NAS Bermuda IN 1972 WE WENT TO NAS Cubi Point, Philippines AND WAS WITH A DITACHMENT TO RTNB U-Tapao Royal Thailand Air Force Base, Thailand WHICH WE PATROLLED THE SOUTH VIET NAM COASTLINE FOR NORTH VIETNAMESE GUN-RUNNING TRAWLERS. I HAVE ALOT OF GOOD MEMORIES OF THAT TIME AND ALLOT OT SCARY ONES IT WOULD BE NICE TO SHARE SOME OF THESE EXPERIENCES..." [E-MAIL/BIO Updated 25AUG2011 | BIO Updated 24JUN2000 | 03MAR99]
ARMOCIDA, James james.armocida@fedex.com "...I would like to take a moment to say hello to everyone. To see so many of my Shipmates names listed here does bring back some memories. I served with VP-11 from 1989 to 1993 for two NAS Sigonella, Sicily deployments and one NS Roosevelt Roads, PR deployment. I was the NAVCOM then later the TACCO on CAC 9 during this time. I am currently a consultant with FedEx..." [29OCT2000]
ARMSTRONG, AZC Thomas L. pappy1tom@aol.com "...I joined VP-11 in May 1983 while they were on deployment to NAS Keflavik, Iceland. I was a non-designated airman (was prior service). Made AZ3 off the September 1983 exam. Made a deployment to NAS Bermuda and another to NAS Keflavik, Iceland. Left the squadron in May of 1987 as an AZ2. Since leaving NAS Brunswick, Maine. I have been stationed at COMNAVAIRLANT, Norfolk (made AZ1 there) 87-90, VA-35 NAS Oceana (made AZC there) 90-93, COMATKWINGLANT NAS Oceana 93-96, VF-143 NAS Oceana 96-99 and am currently onboard USS Enterprise (CVN-65). Will be retiring 31MAR00. Even though it has been almost 14 years since I left Lovin' Eleven I still think about the good times I had while there. Hard to believe it's been that long ago. I have 3 grandkids now. I still see a few of the people around in the fleet. AZC Walt Lahtuk is at COMNAVAIRLANT, AT1 Bob Gulyas is onboard Enterprise with me. I will never forget the people I made friends with in VP-11. Who could forget guys like Rusty Barnes, Jerry Bingham, John Dunlap, Chuck Heffner, Dewayne Cornish and of course Marvelous Merv Kilgore. Anyone out there who remembers me drop me an e-mail. Take care! FLY THE BEST AND FIX THE REST!..." [17NOV99]
ARRAZOLA, Lou "King Louie" enynlou@omeganet.es "...I was stationed in both VAQ-33 (90 & 91) & VP-11 (92 - 96)..."
ASHKENES, Ira iashkenes@verizon.net "...I served with VP-11 an IS from 1981 thru 1984. I did two tours NAS Keflavik, Iceland during those years. I have since settled in Manassas, Virginia and work as a UNIX systems consultant/programmer for a telecommunications company. I would love to hear from my old Shipmates. 'Lovin Eleven - anytime, anywhere'..." [E-Mail Updated 30DEC2003 | E-Mail Updated 30NOV2001 | 14MAR98]
AXELROD, Joel ax41945@aol.com "...I served with VP-11 from 1962 to 1965. I would like to hear from former Shipmates..." [E-Mail Updated 10JUN2011 | 28MAR98]
AUDET, P. tomcat_230@yahoo.com "...I served with VP-49 from 1989 to 1993 then VP-11 from 1993 till 1995 then got stuck going to the fighter comunity at NAS Patuxent River, Maryland untill 98. Now I am seperated and would love to here from any one that I might have served with during these times..." [02MAR2000]
AUSTIN, Gene jgaustin@hmcltd.net "...I served with VP-11 from January 1963 until February 1966. I was 2nd mech on LE-9 BUNO: 148341 for LT Ihly from February 1963 to May 1963 while deployed to NAS Keflavik, Iceland. I took over as Plane Captain on LE-2 BUNO: 145918 for LCDR Thurston and later LCDR McKissock until I left the squardon in February 1966. Logged a lot of hours with a bunch of good men. Thanks for the good times..." [21JUL2000]
BABCOX, NC1(AW/NAC) Robert Retired bobnancybabcox@aol.com "...I served with VP-30, VP-11 and retired from VP-46. I had some good times it is too bad we are disestablishing all these great Squardons and ships at the cost of our own freedom and to make a politician(s) feel better..." [15OCT2008]
"...BACHHOFER, ADCS Jack...Jack Bachhofer died early Saturday morning May 30th, 2010. Jack served with VP-1, VP-11 and AIMD NAS Jacksonville, Florida. Jack will be missed..." Contributed by McCOMAS, AVCM Finis "Mac" mcporet@newwavecomm.net [11OCT2010]
BAGNALL, AT1 Laird RC2151@aol.com "...I was in the VPNavy from 1979-1988. 1980-82 NAS Brunswick, Maine. AIMD Work Center 690. 1982-85 VP-11, TAD to AIMD same W/C. Deployments to NAS Keflavik, Iceland, in 1982, and 1983. Deployment to NAS Bermuda 1984. Instructor at NATTC Det-11, NAS Jacksonville, Florida. USM-449 instructor 1985-86. NAF Mayport, FL AIMD 1986-88. I am looking for a shipmate named Jeffery Karr Nichols, we were stationed together in VP-11. His rank was AD-1, in 1985. Any information would be greatly appreciated..." [14DEC98]
BAILEY, AT1 Deanna deesnow412@aol.com "...I was with VP-11 from 1991 to 1995, Force Aircraft Test Squadron in NAS Patuxent River, Maryland from 1995 to 1998, VP-1 at NAS Whidbey Island, Washington from 1998 to 2002 and for my final duty did a Corrections tour at the Naval Consolidated Brig in Charleston, SC. I am currently an Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator at a gear manufacturing plant in Charleston. Would love to hear from anyone I was stationed with..." [E-Mail/BIO Updated 29NOV2006 | 08JAN99]
BAILEY, CPO Herb Retired shbailey3@verizon.net "...I served with VX-1 (1962 to 1965), VP-10 (1965 to 1968), VP-11 (1973 to 1976), VXN-8 (1976 to 1979) and retired in1979. It was great duty and I'm enjoying retirement. I would like to hear from former Shipmates..." [E-Mail Updated 26OCT2009 | 03MAR98]
BAILEY, Scott fourx4play@hotmail.com "...I served in VP-11 from 95 to decom. I then went to VP-8 in the mass move. Left I-level to become an IFT. I am currently in VP-30 in training, desparately trying to get back to Maine. Anyone who wants to drop me a line..." [29FEB2000]
BAIRD, LDO Dennis Retired dennisb@fidnet.com "...I served with VP-40 (1976-1980), Navy Recruiting District St. Louis, MO (1980-1983), VP-11 (1983-1994), CPRW-5 and CPWL. I would like to hear from former Shipmates..." [03DEC2013]
BALDRIDGE, Doug flyguy3@msn.com "...I was a FE and I served with VP-11, VP-17, VP-30, VP-31 and VP-46..." [03JUN2007]
BANKS, Stephen lancemen@gmail.com "...I served with VP-11 (09/1976-07/1979) at NAS Brunswick, Maine with deployments to NAS Bermuda and NAF Lajes, Azores, Portugal..." [11JUL2014]
BARBOT, ED EBARBOT@VINSON.NAVY.MIL "...Hello to all VP-11 Proud Pegasus especially those I served with from Nov 80 to May 84. I was an AX2 working in the AT shop. Did 2 deployments to NAS Keflavik, Iceland and many short dets to Lajes, NAS Bermuda, France, and Scotland. From VP-11 I transfered to AIMD, NAS Cecil Field Jul 84-Jun 85; VQ-1 Apr 86-Apr 89 and flew as a Radio Operator; NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii, VR DET May 89-Jun 92 Radio Op for CINCPACFLT; NAWS China Lake Jul 92-Jul 95; Aug 95-to present AIMD USS Carl Vinson CVN 70 homeported in Bremerton, Washington. I retire in 6 months during my final WESTPAC cruise. Would love to hear from old squadron mates. Have not served with a better outfit than VP-11..." [06OCT98]
BARKER, AMCS David Retired dbarker6636@charter.net "...I served with VC-61, VJ-61, VP-61, VP-47, ATU-401, VW-13, VP-11 (August 1957 to February 1958), VT-7, VP-44, VP-50 (1969 to 1971) and retired in 1971. I am having trouble confirming that while serving we VP-50 - I was at NAF Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam while we were in the Philippines. I was the one that got the plywood to remodel the Beer Mess for a case of beer. I hope someone will remember. I was the Senor Chief in QA..." [BIO Updated 03JAN2010 | 11MAY2006]
BARR, AE2 Briane bjbarr@myfairpoint.net "...I served with VP-11 (1964-1967) at NAS Brunswick, Maine. I flew aboard a P2V-7 with Crew-12 (LE12) as Jez, Mad and Radio. I went to P-3B FE School and was the FE on Crew-12 until my discharge in 1967..." [10SEP2012]
BARRELL, Jeff jub1185@yahoo.com "...I served with VP-11 from 1986 to 1992. I flew with CAC-11 in NAS Keflavik, Iceland (1988/1989) with the "Duffyman" burning the midnight oil, CAC-1 in NAS Sigonella, Sicily (1990) with the "Ghostriders in Hell" and finally CAC-6 on the split - Never forget the "Flying Pigs". I miss all my Shipmates from this treasured part of my professional career. Would enjoy to hear from any of you..." [29MAR2009]
BARTLETT, AN Brian K. texasyankee7@yahoo.com "...I served with VP-44 from 1989 till its disestablishment. I moved to VP-11 til 1993 when my time was up. I really enjoyed going to NAS Keflavik, Iceland, and NS Roosevelt Roads, PR. NAS Sigonella, Sicily was a real nifty place also. I was stationed at NAS Brunswick, Maine and am sad to see it close due to BRAC..." [30JUN2006]
BATSON, John S. jbatson@uno.edu "...I served with VP-11 in NAS Brunswick, Maine from August 1958 through June 1960. I was an enlisted man and worked in the communications office. During that two-year period, VP-11 deployed to NS Rota, Spain from March to August 1959. We also spent a month in NAS Keflavik, Iceland in January-February 1960. I was a yeoman third class when I left active duty. I recently learned that the NAS Brunswick, Maine has closed. Currently, I manage public radio station WWNO in New Orleans. The University campus where I work, was a NAS until it closed in 1957. I joined the naval air reserves attended my first weekend drills here before we moved to the NAS in Belle Chasse, LA..." [02AUG2002]
BAYNE, MACS John L. Retired baynej@westelcom.com "...I served with VP-11 (1956-1960), VP-30 (1960-1964), VP-21 (1964-1968) VT-1, VA-81, USS Forrestal, COMNAVACTSUK back to USS Forrestal and on to N.I.S. Norfolk. Glad to be a part of this VP community. Looking forward to a Reunion with VP-21 in Sept. 99..." [28FEB99]
BEAUMONT, AT2 Gerald L. gerald@wireweb.net "...I was in VP-11 CAC-6 as the "Jesus-Freak" IFT. I wore my ball cap and Helmet on most flights. From 1985 Thru 1988. Ya can't fly without the IFT..." [16SEP2000]
BEAUREGARD, Roland rfb@tdstelme.net "...Spent two Pacific combat years with VPB-11 as Plane Captain of crew 6 during 1943 and 44. I am amused by the PBY-5 speed statistics on the first page. I would like to have a picture of ANY PBY-5 that reached 195 miles per hour,with or without a bomb load. As i recall we didn't have one plane that reached more than 85,loaded. A pby couldn't go 195 straight down. One of our planes covered a 23 hour patrol in 43 and they never would have had the fuel if the 195 mph was anything other than a figment of somebody's imagination; OR lifted from Japanese captured documents which estimated that speed for PBY-5's That is why most PBY's were not hit by gunfire because the gunners were "leading" based on a much higher than actual speed. Perhaps somebody else has already picked up on this booboo..." [09JUN99]
BEAZLEY, Carl cdbeaz@aol.com "...I was in VP-11 from 55 to Aug 57. I was 2nd Mech. on Crew #-1 and then Plane Captain on Crew #-8. I would like to hear from some old buddies..." [02JUL98]
BECK, YN3 Mike max1842@twcny.rr.com "...I served with VP-26 in 1961 (for one year) with a deployment to NAS Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, VP-11 at NAS Brunswick, Maine with a deployment to NAS Keflavik, Iceland, left active duty and served 2 more years in the Naval Reserve. I spent the next 20 to 25 years vacationing in Maine and Boothbay Harbor. I always remembered my time with VP-11 and VP-26. Those were the best years of my life and some of the best personnel ever. I would like to hear from former Shipmates..." [17SEP2010]
BEELER, Jack Lee Sonett73@Hotmail.com "...Served in VP-11 from June 1982 till January 1985. AW SS3 with CAC-8. Served with the best; LCDR Sakre, Lt. Sherman, Lt. Kokron, Lt. Harris, LTJG. Henderson, AD1 Murray, AMH2 Hess, AW1 Bill Masters, AW3 Bill Waldron, AO1 Mike Dyer and most of all ATC James Duley. I hope you are all doing well..." [14SEP99]
BENNETT, AMSC Chuck Retired chuckndi@webtv.net "...Duty stations were; VP-26 1972-1975, NADC Warminster 1975-1978, NAS Keflavik, Iceland 1978-1981, VQ-2 1981-1984, VP-11 1984-1989, AIMD NAS Jacksonville, Florida 1989-1992. Living now in Florida doing what every Chief dreams of, drinking coffee for a living working for Maxwell House Coffees in Jax. Any OLD Shipmates drop me a line. Would love to hear from you..." [06NOV98]
BENNETT, LCDR Frank fbennett@san.rr.com "...I was a flying AO in VP-11 from 1989 until 1992. Went to The Ohio State University and returned to the Navy as an Aerospace Maintenance Officer. My first tour as an Ensign was with VAQ-140 out of NAS Whidbey Island, Washington. I then transferred to COMPACFLT Executive Transport Detachment, MCAS/NAS Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii. In 2004, I finally went to my first ship's company tour on board the USS NIMITZ. Recently transferred to Commander NAVAL AIR FORCES, where I'm the Team Officer for the Aviation Maintenance Management Team. Enjoying San Diego and would love to hear from any former Shipmates..." [E-Mail/BIO Updated 31JUL2006 | BIO Updated 28OCT2000 | 08MAY99]
BEST, AD3 Alan Wayne alan@vedco.com "...I served with VP-11 (1981-1984) with two deploymnents to NAS Keflavik, Iceland and one deployment to NAS Bermuda and NAS Kingsville, Texas (1985-1987)..." [E-Mail Updated 06JAN2015 | 24OCT2013]
BICKERS, AW1 Brad bradley.bickers@navy.mil "...I'm currently serving with COMPATRECONWING-2 at MCAS/NAS Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii. I started out in VP-11 from 07/94-10/96, then went on to VP-4 from 96-99 when I went to TSC 1294 in NAS North Island, San Diego, California. I came back to VP-4 for round 2 in 2001. In 2005 I left for a short 1 year tour to VP-40 in NAS Whidbey Island, Washington. Now after 7 deployments and 13 years, I'm finally doing a full shore tour at CPRW-2. Back in da'islands..." [04OCT2006]
BLOOD, David blood@htn.net "...Proudly served with VP-11 and still relish the memories. If anyone can find my old PPC CDR Darrell G. Morgan call me. Duck season is around the corner and I owe him a trip..." [15SEP2004]
BLOOD, David C. bloodsace@webtv.net "...I served in VP-11 from 1982- 1989. I started out as a ground pounder in the AME/PR shop. I started flying as a second mech in 1984 and went to FE school in NAS Jacksonville, Florida during 1985. I did three NAS Keflavik, Iceland tours, one NAS Bermuda tour and one NS Rota, Spain/ NAF Lajes, Azores, Portugal tour as well. I went to Naval Air Development Center in 89 and left there in 1990 back to NAS Jacksonville, Florida at NAS Cecil Field, Jacksonville, Florida with CLAW ONE. I left the NAVY in 1991 and entered the civilian sector. I work for the STATE of Florida in Law Enf. I sure do miss the wonderful people and the times we had in the VP community. I am currently working on my civilian rating in single engine aircraft..." [17OCT99]
BOBBITT, AFCM Ben benjamin.bobbitt@gmail.com "...I served with VP-11 (1991-1996) as a FE (instructor) and currenly with NAVal AIR SYStems COMmand (NAVAIRSYSCOM)..." [10AUG2013]
BODEN, AMH1 (AW) Pete Retired pboden19@hotmail.com "...I served with VP-11 from December 1988 to May 1994 and a tour with VP-44 from April 1982 to October 1985. I am currently serving with VP-45 at NAS Jacksonville, Florida...I retired 3 years ago and have continued seeing more of the world than I thought I would. I work for a Mechanical Contractor and have enjoyed those perdiem checks that we have heard of but never seen. If your browsing the boards give me a shout..." [E-Mail/BIO Updated 08JAN2007 | 29JAN2000]
BOETTCHER, Mark markboettcher@yahoo.com "...I served in VP-11 from May 1973 as an ATAN to Nov 1978 as an AT2. During that time I made 2 deployments each to NAS Bermuda and NS Rota, Spain. From there went to NAF Mildenhall for 3 years, NAS Sigonella, Sicily for 3 years and then recruiting at NRD Boston for 3 years. Thanks for all the great times Shipmates..." [E-Mail Updated 10MAR2002 | E-Mail Updated 24JAN2000 | 08FEB98]
BONNETT, AT2 Robert C. rcbonn9@alltel.net "...I served with FASRON-107 from 1958 to 1959 and VP-11 until December 1960. I was an AT2 and worked in the shop..." [11NOV2006]
BONTER, Rob tigerslam01@hotmail.com "...I served with VP-11 NAS Brunswick, Maine from March 1960 to October 1962. Our CO's during that time period were CDR Burton, CDR Vance Horswell, CDR Wm. L. Hudspeth, and CDR Neal. I was with the NAS Keflavik, Iceland Detachment during the split deployment of August 1960 to January 1961. I remember being the last Shipmate to clean up and leave the mess hall the night of December 26, 1960, while listening to my Philadelphia Eagles defeat Green Bay 17-13 for the NFL title, over the AFRN. No one was allowed liberty to Reykjavik the five months we were at NAS Keflavik, Iceland. I found out what a shame this was, when, for one month in 1962 we returned to NAS Keflavik, Iceland and a Shipmate and I got liberty in Reykjavik. I STILL have pictures of us with three Icelandic girls we met. Miss Iceland won the Miss Universe contest that year. They all looked like Miss Universe. I was squadron mail orderly and attached to the Information and Education Office..." [10JAN2004]
BOUNDY, Paul G. p432o@persnet.navy.mil "...I served on CAC-5 in VP-11 from 1976 to 1979. I found myself on the west coast and could not get back east or into a VP squadron anywhere. I finished out my time in ASWOC/TSC NAS Adak, Alaska. I am currently working for the Navy in the Aviation Officer Detailing Division..." [07NOV2001]
BOUQUET, Jim jbouquet@summitenv.com "...I was a second mech in VP-11 from 1973 to 1976. Looking back now, what a special time. To be so high up on the arch of life at 21. Maybe a curse, as not much in civilian life can compare. I am trying to find detailed information on the 1977 VP-11 Mishap in the Canary Island. I few with Jim Ingles, the PPC, for 2 years and he was one of the finest men and pilots I ever had the privilege of flying with. As the accident report seemed like quite a cover-up to me, reflecting poorly on the pilot and crews. I would like to access more detialed informaion on the accident. Eyewitness reports, accident site observation notes, photos, etc. Where do I turn and can anyone help?..." [E-Mail Updated 05MAR2007 | 01JUL99]
BOURGEOIS, Dennis L. dlbourg@msn.com "...I had 2 VP tours. My first VP was with VP-11 out of NAS Brunswick, Maine from July/August 1963 to March/April 1965. At that time VP-11 was flying P2Vs. My second VP tour was with VP-24, first in NAS Norfolk, Virginia then NAS Patuxent River, Maryland, from August 1966 to August 1970. Early in this tour VP-24 transitioned from the P2V to the P-3C..." [BIO Updated 04JAN2002 | 08OCT97]
BOWMAN, Christopher clb67273@aol.com "...I was fortunate enough to be with VP-11 from 83 to 86. I was the IRDS Tech who was always getting into trouble with AIMD because I fixed the system on the airplane. Reported to the squadron in NAS Keflavik, Iceland, did the the NAS Bermuda thing and back to NAS Keflavik, Iceland. I spent 12 more years in the Navy at NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii, NAS Cubi Point, Philippines, NSF Diego Garcia, NAS Misawa, Japan and NAS Oceana. I, by far, had the best time and met the best people in VP-11. I am still an infrared guy. I now work as a tech rep for Lockheed Martin Electronics and Missles..." [12DEC98]
BOZICH, Robert RobertBozich@TAPnet.net "...Hi Shipmates. Began flying P2Vs with VP-11 in 66 and transitioned to P-3As 67. Went to NPGS 70-72. Ships company, CATCC, on the Kennedy 72-74. Primary instructor in VT-1 NAAS Saufley Field, Florida, 74-76. Back to flying P-3Bs with VP-44 in 76 and transitioned to P-3Cs in 77. Defense Mapping Agency, St. Louis, Program Manager on Navigational Moving Map Displays from 80-84. Retired in 84. Currently Program Manager with Allied Signal..." [30AUG98]
"...BRACKEN, ADJC Harold J. "Harry" ..My Dad, ADJC Harold J. Bracken, passed away on July 28, 2013 (he was 90 years old). Dad enlisted on 8/10/1940 (his mother had to sign because he wasn't 18 yet). He served with VP-11 (1952-1955) and VX-6 (1957-1963) including Operation Deep Freeze III, IV, 60, 61 and 62 as Plane Captain on the P2V-7 and C-130B. Dad flew as a Flight Engineer, Plane Captain, Taxi Pilot and Quality Control Inspector. Dad was on the flight that discovered a mountain range and had Bracken Peak named in his honor. He then served with VR-1 from 1963 until he retired on 9/16/1966. ..." Contributed by Patricia Bracken Biscoe patricia_20650@yahoo.com [BIO/PIX Updated 01OCT2013 | 29SEP2013]
BRADLEY, John Hull hullbradleygt2@msn.com "...I spent 20 tears in the Navy from December 3, 1953 through October 12, 1972. I spent many years in VP squadrons. I served with VP-11 brunswick, VP-9 alameda, VP-46 moffet, VU-10 NAS Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and VA-144 NAS Miramar. I had a good time - no regrets..." [21JAN2003]
BRAUNFELS, AT3 Dick 67gto@roadrunner.com "...I served with VP-11 (Lovin' Eleven) from 1968 to 1971. I was one of the imfamous "Circuit Salts". They were really great times..." [E-Mail Updated 18OCT2007 | E-Mail Updated 26SEP2006]
BRITTINGHAM, CAPTAIN Mike Retired captemb@gmail.com "...I served with VP-11 (1963-1966) with deployments to NAS Sigonella, Sicily, NAS Argentia, Newfoundland, Canada and NAS Keflavik, Iceland, VP-49 (1970-1972) with deployments to NAS Keflavik, Iceland, Commander Fleet Air Wings - Atlantic (1972-1975), Commander Task Force Sixty-Seven (1975-1976) at NAF Naples, Italy and retired October 15th, 1985..." WebSite: http://www.aswpress.com/ [BIO Updated 13MAR2015 | E-Mail Updated 12MAR2015 | E-Mail Updated 14MAR2007 | 22SEP99]
BROWN, David ptdontherock@yahoo.com "...I served with VP-11 from Oct 72 thru April 75. Just wondering if there is any others out there that served during the same period. I was an ADJ and worked in AIMD for a while. After I got out I went to work for Lockheed building the aircraft..." [09DEC99]
BROWN, AEC James Retired jim@rlpco.com "...Good to see so many old names from the VP Navy. Was in the following squadrons: VP-11 Aug 1962-Nov 1963, VP-2 Oct 64-May 66, VP-46 71-73, VP-30 74-76, VP-19 76-79, MAD operator in the P2's and flight Engineer on the P-3. Retired June 1979 as AEC. Many good memories of deployments and Ready Alert. Anyone that remembers me please contact me and we'll swap old stories. Froggie. Anyone rember the barf bag salids?..." [04FEB2002]
BUCKLEY, John F. tigrathewarriorxxx@yahoo.com "...Enlisted July 1952. Boot caamp at Bainbridge, MD. Ordered to NAS Pensacola, Florida. Attached to O&R Department. Transfered to VP-18 NAS Jacksonville, Florida from July 1955 to June 1957. Transfered to ZX/VX-1 NAS Boca Chica, Florida. Transfered to VP-10NAS Brunswick, Maine with a TAD to VP-30 NAS Jacksonville, Florida. Got to NAS Brunswick, Maine December 1959, in time for deployment to NAS Keflavik, Iceland. Transfered to NAS Brunswick, Maine 1963. Left NAS Brunswick, Maine 1967 for VP-56 NAS Norfolk, Virginia. Deployed to NS Rota, Spain in P2V-7. Transitioned to P-3C at NAS Patuxent River, Maryland. Took a sea duty to sea duty transfer to VP-11 NAS Brunswick, Maine in 1970. Ordered to NAS Whiting Field, Milton, Florida 1972. Transfered to Fleet Reserve 1975..." [22JAN2007]
BUCKLEY, CDR Pat http://www.nasjax.navy.mil/vp5/foxes.htm "...Commander Buckley attended the United States Naval Academy and was commissioned in May 1984. He commenced flight training in July 1984 and was designated a Naval Aviator in August 1985. Following initial P-3C Orion training with VP-30, Commander Buckley joined the Proud Pegasus of VP-11 in March 1986, where he served as Airframes Branch Officer, Aircraft Division Officer, Quality Assurance Officer and Pilot NATOPS Officer; deploying to NAS Keflavik, Iceland; NS Rota, Spain and the NAF Lajes, Azores, Portugal. Additionally, he participated in numerous detachments to Thule, Greenland conduct Arctic antisubmarine warfare feasibility research over the polar ice cap. In October 1989 Commander Buckley reported to VP-30 as an Instructor Pilot. He also served as a COMPATWINGSLANT Tactical Training Team Instructor and Assistant Operations Officer. After attending Tactical Action Officer School in July 1992, he reported to Commander, Carrier Group SIX as the Flag Secretary. Qualifying as Flag Tactical Action Officer, he deployed to the Mediterranean and Indian Ocean aboard USS AMERICA (CV-66). In June 1994 he reported to the Naval War College, Newport, Rhode Island and graduated in June of 1995 having earned a Masters Degree in National Security and Strategic Studies. After completing P-3C refresher training at VP-30 in March 1996, he joined the Mad Foxes of VP-5 where he served as Assistant Maintenance Officer; Officer in Charge of Patrol Squadron Keflavik, a deployed detachment of 150 personnel and four Orion's during a tri-site deployment; and finally, as the squadron's Maintenance Officer. From June 1998 to March 2000 he served in BUPERS as the Assistant Washington Placement Officer. In April 2000 Commander Buckley reported to VP-30 prior to reporting as the "Mad foxes" XO in June 2001. He assumed command of VP-5 in May 2002..." [02JUN2003]
BULZOMI, Michael V. mbulzomi@nassau.cv.net "...VP-11 1963-66. I flew as crew electrician on BUNO: 147962. This BUNO is displayed on the A/C summery page. Can't remember all the crew names, but Co Pilot, LT JG BC Denton, Ordanceman, Mike (HA HA) Lafferty and Radioman, Jack Cypriot..." [14APR99]
BUMGARDNER,CWO2 GARY M. bummy@pioneernet.net "...VP-1 (9603-9805) / VP-10 (AEC/9301-9601) / VP-11 (8912-9212) / VP-93 (8804-8911) / VP-64 (7808-8804) / VP-93 (7310-7807) / VP-64 (7008-7309). NICE TO SEE SO MANY GREAT FRIENDS ARE STILL OUT THERE AND KICKING..." [01DEC98]
BURKHALTER, Pam bok_bok@email.com "...Attached to VP-11 from 85-88. Those were the good old days, huh? Carl and I are currently living on MCBH. Carl is with VR-51. I take care of our two great kids. Often think of the squadron and great people we met along the way. We are still in touch with a few friends we made while we were at NAS Brunswick. Would love to go back and do it over one more time, if we could(Well-okay, not all of it!LOL!). Love this page and visit it often. Hello and best wishes to everyone..." [14JAN99]
BURRELL, AWC Garold F. Retired garold.burrell@syngenta.com "...I served with VP-19 at NAS Moffett Field, California, ASWOC NAS Cubi Point, Philippines, ASWOC NAS Adak, Alaska, NAS Oceana Dam Neck Annex Instructor, VP-11 at NAS Brunswick, Maine and retired (1989). Now reside with family in Boise, Idaho. Son followed footsteps, now RPSC due to retire 2018..." [02DEC2016]
CAFFEY, Doug crcpres@lcc.net "...I spent 8yrs. in the Navy. (1983 -1990) I was a Crew Chief in H-53s before attending FE school in 1987. I was attached to VP-11 as an FE on CAC-9 until I left the Navy in 1990 to pursue business interests in Texas. I would love to hear from some of the old CAC-9 guys..." [22JUL98]
CAIN, ADJ Phillip M. Retired Bearsvws@aol.com "...I was in VF-161 (1958-62,) VP-49(1962-64), VP-30 (1964-69), VP-11 (1969-73), and VP-30 (1973-77). Enjoyed the whole time in the VP world as a FE. Does anyone rember me?..." [22NOV2001]
CAMPBELL, Curtis ccurtis116@comcast.net "...I served with VP-11 (1959-1961) at NAS Brunswick, Maine. I flew aboard the P2 (Radioman) and LCDR Foote was our pilot. I would like to hear from former Shipmates..." [28JUL2011]
"...CAMP, AMM2c(NAP) William J. Jr...My dad, William J. Camp Jr., was assigned to VP-11 as an AMM2c(NAP) on December 7, 1941. My dad would have been an old salt he was 30 years old and had been in the Navy since Jan 1935. He had returned from a special duty trip to NAS North Island, San Diego, California, and NAS Corpus Christi, Texas on Oct 28, 1941; I think he was ferrying planes? My dad died in 1976 and like so many he told us kids little of the War and his part in it. I have learned that VP-11 was hit hard at MCAS/NAS Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii. I have only begun to learn above his war years. If anyone has any info or can point me to more material on VP-11 I'd appreciate. I too served in the Navy from 1962 - 1966 as an ETR on the USS Oklahoma City...William J. Camp III wjcamp@comcast.net..." [02DEC2004]
CAPON, Mike mcapon@cisco.com "...I came into the VP Navy in VP-11 1970 to 1971, transfered to NAS Patuxent River, Maryland and Weapons System Test (WST) Squadron to fly as IFT on P-3B's, C's, U1 and UII's. Got out in 75. Eventually got an electrical engineering degree in 88, and now work in the DSL design group at Cisco Systems..." [26MAY2000]
CARR, Bill billcarr@westelcom.com "...I served with VP-11 from 1965 through 1967, as an Avation Electronics Tech. Flew on both P2's and P3's as an aircrewmen..." WebSite: http://wwp.mirabilis.com/6737851 [E-Mail Updated 22DEC2000 | Updated 18JAN98] [ICQ# 6737851]
CARRIER, AT2(AW) Daniel R. drc72@netzero.net "...I served with VP-11 from 1992 to 1996 followed by a shore tour at NAS Patuxent River, Maryland from 1996 to 2000. I was a Government Contractor for J.F. Taylor, Inc. as an Engineering Technician then quality assurance. From there, I accepted a position as a Quality Engineer for Orbital Sciences, a sub-contractor for NASA at the Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, MD. Now, out of QA, I am a lead manufacturing engineer for Northrop Grumman in Charlottesville, VA where I am also completing a Masters in Business..." [23FEB2008]
CARTER, Robert J. Karters@bellsouth.net "...VP-11 I-Level rigger from March 1993 thru November 1996. Would like to hear from any old friends..." [05MAR99]
CASTLE, Robert M. robert@pcinternet.net "...1941 to about 1943. Arrived at NAS Kaneohe Bay, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii on or about December 25, 1941. Boot camp at San Diego; Aviation Machinist Mate School at 87th and Anthony Streets in Chicago. Exec found that I could type and I was a yeoman from then on. Went to Ile Nou, Noumea on the USS Copahee. Was on USS Tangier at Esprito Santos. I don't remember remember many names. One I do remember was PPC Riley. He was an ex-NAP. He was my hero. I don't remember the name of the leading chief, but I have never forgotten him. He was 100% Navy..."
CATAPANO, Mark T. mark.catapano@libertymutual.com "...I was with VP-10 and VP-11 from November of 1976 to July 1981..." [06NOV98]
CATCHINGS, Bill billnbr@gmail.com "...I served with VP-11 (1974-1978) with deployments to NS Rota, Spain and NAS Bermuda. I would love to hear from Hayden, Malloy, Spacedog, Speedo and other Shipmates..." [03JUN2016]
CERCONE, ADC Nick Retired njc767@verizon.net "...I served as a FE with VP-11 (1973-1977)..." [15NOV2020]
CHAMBERS, AZ1 D. E. rollinshrs@aol.com "...I was stationed with VP-11 NAS Brunswick, Maine, made deployments to NS Rota, Spain - NAS Keflavik, Iceland - San Juan PR 1965 - 1968. Worked in maintenance control office (logs and records) 1965-69 with Chief Simms, Pappy Gurell, Larry Sloan, and Wally Martin. Would like to hear from anyone of you. Larry Sloan passed away several years ago. Anybody know the where abouts of Wally Martin please let me know. My home address is 3708 Ramelle Drive, Council Bluffs IA 51501-7939..." [19FEB99]
CHAMBERS, ATC (AW/NAC) Kevin krccham@ziplink.net "...First tour with VP-11 87-91 as an IFT, then to VPU-1 91-95. Currently attached to BUPERS SDC..." [28FEB98]
CHAMPOUX, Thomas tchampoux@stny.rr.com "...I served in VP-11 from Sept.83 - Sept. 85. Was flown to NAS Keflavik, Iceland half way through a deployment in 83. Saw duty in NAS Bermuda, a short visit to Venezula. A few short trips to the NAF Lajes, Azores, Portugal, back to NAS Keflavik, Iceland, back to NAS Bermuda and then Greenland before getting out. Just wondering if anybody out there remembers some of the good times in VP-11 during those short years..." [03FEB2005]
CHASE, Hal HChase1035@aol.com "...I was assigned as a P-3B RADAR/MAD/ESM operator with VP-11 in Brunswick, ME from 1974-1976..."
"...CHENEY, LT Dan...My late husband, LT Dan Cheney served with VP-11 from December 1977 to December 1980. He was a TACCO. He joined the squadron just after the crew was lost in the Canary Islands (December 11th, 1977). He went on to be assigned to NavAir as the Budget Director/Liaison to McDonald Douglas during the testing of the F-18, now an old plane. Susan A. Cheney susananncheney@hotmail.com..." [03JUN2008]
CHVATAL, Phil chvatal@msn.com "...I spent '68-'69 in VP-31 at North Island. '69-'71 with VP-11 at Brunswick ME. Worked the avionics shop (AT2). It was a great time to grow and lots of lessons we did learn. Peace..."
CICCO, Jack jack_c_20619@yahoo.com "...Joe Hinger, I remember you. I served with VP-11 from 1976 to 1979. I am now retired and living in Jacksonville, Florida..." [21MAY2007]
CILENTO, Ralph F. Jr. r44214@aol.com "...I served with VP-11 from 1968 to 1970..." [27JUN2011]
CLARK, AEC James E. Jr. Retired aec1989@gmail.com "...I served with VP-10, VP-26, VP-11, VP-30 and VP-8. A long and wonderful career in the VP Community (1972-1992)..." [E-Mail Updated 12MAR2017 | E-Mail Updated 21MAR2006 | E-Mail Updated 29SEP2002 | E-Mail Updated 21MAR2000 | Updated 24JAN98]
CLAUSSEN, Jim EXDUPONT1@aol.com "...11/64 joined VP-11 at NAS Sigonella, Sicily through 11/66 just back from NS Rota, Spain.....Still looking for Shipmates from the same era..." [E-Mail Updated 28OCT98 | BIO Updated 06AUG98 | Updated 25JAN98]
CLEMONS, David busparts@yahoo.com "...I was TAR in VP-0122, VP-4046, working in VP-69's hangar at NAS Whidbey Island, Washington, from summer 1982 to august 1985. Then back to VP land with VP-11, now active duty from fall 1989 to summer 1992..." [23APR98]
CLOR, ADJ2 Arthur C. egc316@eznet.net "...I served our great country in VP-11, NAS Brunswick, Maine from April 1962 to February 1966. Was second mech on LE-4 and Plane Captain on LE-9. Remember Fat Boy's and the Chuckwagon?..." [23NOV2002]
CMAR, ADJC Mike Retired m_cmar@msn.com "...I served with VP-11 (1965-1969 and 1970-1973. I transitioned from the P2 to P-3 with Crew-1 and flew as Plane Captain/FE. I also served with VP-18 (1959-1961) flying with various crews as a P2V-7 Plane Captain. My last crew was Crew-10 with CDR A. J. Carnegi as PPC. Next flew asortment of aircraft at NAS Johnsville, Pennsylvania ending up in P2V-5F's and 7's. Followed that up again in P2V-7's and transitioned to new P-3B's as a FE on LE-1. Got to fly the 1st flight in VP-11 (01/1967). Following "ADJ B" school went to NAS Patuxent River, Maryland but terminated shore duty as no FE billets were available there. Returned to VP-11 as a ADJC/FE. Guess what - went back to NADC (Warminister) Johnsville, Pennsylvania (formerly Johnsville) from where I retired..." [BIO Updated 12JUL2012 | BIO Updated 26JAN2010 | 24JAN2010]
COLASURDO, CHARLES C5614@EROLS.COM "...VP-11 1962 TO 1965 POWERPLANT SHOP..." [25SEP98]
COLBY, AT2 Stephen "Steve" scolby@roadrunner.com "...I served with VP-11 (1957-1960) as Radar Operator aboard LE-1/LE-11 with deployments to NS Rota, Spain, Malta, NAS Key West, Florida, NAS Argentia, Newfoundland, Canada, NAS Keflavik, Iceland as well as a memorable 3 weeks in Londonderry No. Ireland. I suggest former Shipmates consider joining the VP-11 Neptune Association..." [E-Mail/BIO Updated 05JUL2011 | E-Mail Updated 24AUG2002 | Updated 28MAR98][ICQ# 8203792]
COLTRAIN, AVCM James "Chooch" Retired jseatrain@gmail.com "...I served with VP-11 (1977-1981) as a IFT aboard Crew-11 (Zoo Crew), VAQ, Force Warfare, Special Projects at NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii and retired AVCM in 1999..." [26MAR2015]
"...CONNELL, CDR Phil...It is with sadness that I report that CDR Philip Connell past away January 27, 2014. Philip served with VP-11 and VP-21. Norfolk - Commander Philip J. Connell, USN(ret), CLU, ChFC, CASL of Norfolk, VA passed away January 27, 2014. Born in Norwich, CT on December 08, 1933, he was preceded in death by his son, Philip J. (Rusty) Connell, Jr on April 20, 1981. Left to cherish Phil's memory is widow Sheila Donahoe Connell, formerly of Baltic, CT; daughter Julianne (Julie) Connell Lessig; older brother Colonel Charles R. Connell, III, USA(ret) and wife Roberta of New Smyrna Beach, FL; sister Diane Connell Marchand and husband Norman C. (Chuck) of Midlothian, VA, brother David A. Connell and wife Nancy of Severna Park, MD; and sixteen nieces and nephews who loved their Uncle Phil and shared many adventures with him. Phil retired from the U.S. Navy in 1975 after 21 years of service as a Naval Aviator. Following his naval career, Phil became a life insurance agent with the New York Life Insurance Company. He received the Chartered Life Underwriter, Chartered Financial Consultant and Chartered Advisor for Senior Living designations from the American College in Bryn Mawr, PA. Phil attended the University of CT (UCONN) completing his BS degree with distinction from the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, CA. He received his Master's Degree in Administration from the George Washington University in Washington, DC. Phil earned his Eagle Scout award at age 13, was a member of the Theta Xi fraternity, a member of the Knights of Columbus and past Grand Knight of Council #367 (the "First Council in the South"), a member of the Father M.J. O'Keefe Assembly of the Fourth degree of the Knights of Columbus and was an active and dedicated member of St. Pius X Catholic Church. A funeral Mass will be held at St. Pius X Catholic Church in Norfolk, VA on February 13, 2014 at 10:00 in the morning. Family and friends will be received immediately following at the St. Pius X Catholic School Parish Hall. In lieu of flowers, Phil asked that memorial donations be made to the Knights of Columbus KOVAR program, the Columbus Club of Norfolk Building Fund or the Norfolk Emergency Shelter program (NEST). Published in The Virginian Pilot on Feb. 9, 2014 - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/pilotonline/..." Contributed by COLBY, AT2 Stephen "Steve" scolby@roadrunner.com [06FEB2014]
CONNELL, CDR Phil Retired p2driver@juno.com "...Retired from the Navy, on 20, in 1975 when BUPERS tried to send me to Iceland. Been there, done that! Joined VP-11 right out of flight training. Was blessed with a caring PPC on HB/LE-5 and made PPC in about 10 months. Hit the NAS Brunswick, Maine GCA unit with LE-6, 140157, in December 1958. Lost the 12 man life raft out of the port wing on a dark and stormy night in 1959. Scary! Left VP-11 in June of 1960. Spent two years in VP-21 (1966-4/1966). Gone were the days of LT(jg) PPCs. As a fresh caught LCDR, I was the 15th junior LCDR in the squadron. Proud of my VP service!..." [23JAN2012]
CONNER, AW2 Wayne T. ratsplus2dogs@aol.com "...I served with VP-11 (1982-1986) and flew with CAC-1 and CAC-6..." [26JUN2010]
COOK, Randy Seven randycook503@yahoo.com "...Began Flight Engineer training on CAC-1 Captain Robert Fey's (crew "Delta Captain on 767-400") as AD-1 Ron Dodson's trainee. He was my big bother and roomate and alternate Natops IFE for Brian Attara - Squadron Natops instructor Instructor. Lt Fey was the Natops IP. Brian eventually became CNAL avaluatot and Ron was his alternate. I was lead and inspired a taught by the very best Orion IFE's know to mankind. My second crew was withMike Albright - Great man = he was family to me and he was a Natops IP when I was on his crew. Eric Wieman - was my third crew leader and Natops pilot and I was his Natops IFE. No man was braver or charged harder then now Captain Wieman - Skipper Rocy Gmeiner was or USNTPS grad skipper. Flew many PPC check rides with him - caring for his men. Admiral Ryan was my first skipper in VP-11. He is the Preseident of the CCL - Center of Creative Leadership - Worlds finest leader on earth. VX-1 was my next command - served as Natops office LPO, for Jerry Hyde, Mike Braun, and Peter Gamble. I was a SMILS flight engineer for CDR Stephen Mulloy - His welfare is my miision in life!!! After 5 weeks of class 9010 EOD leader, I reported to VP-8 as ab IFE and deployed to NAS Sigonella, Sicily and Jeddah. On weekends I was a artic weather sea urchin diver during winter months in Maine diving 5 tanks a day solo in 20 degrees weather wit ha lobsterman. Summer weekends was a lobsterman's mate. After LBP injury, I became a PAO rep in NAS Brunswick, Maine and participated in 33 airshows and a jamboree. Awarded Navy Commendation medal for VIP visits, and two POTUS events. Hosted 5,000 base guests and earned 25 LOA's and nominated for Joshua Chamberlain award. Last civilian jobs was at NRL, Force Warfare/VX-20, and USNTPS. Hooyah Shipand mates of the wing. AD-1, 8251, NAC, EAWS, SERE grad, A-7E Plane Captain, Troubleshooter final checker on USS America, and USS Kitty Hawk. Worn all colors of flt deck jersy's - Rainbow Man, - Man of the non-slid steel beach bird farm..." [09SEP2015]
COOLEDGE, CDR Scott P. http://www.naswi.navy.mil/vp-46/co.html "...Commander Cooledge is a native of Portland Maine and a 1985 graduate of Maine Maritime Academy. He earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Nautical Science and his United States Coast Guard Mates License Unlimited Tonnage all Oceans. After a year of working in the merchant fleet CDR Cooledge attended Aviation Officer Candidate School and was commissioned an Ensign in July of 1986. He then attended flight training and was designated a Naval Flight Officer in September 1987 and later a Naval Aviator in August 1991. His first sea going assignment was with VP-11 where he served as an Instructor Tactical Coordinator, Mission Commander and the Squadron Tactics Officer, deploying to NAS Keflavik, Iceland and NAS Sigonella, Sicily. Following his first sea tour as a Naval Flight Officer CDR Cooledge was selected for a pilot transition and returned to the training command in September 1990, earning his pilot wings in August of 1991. He completed his next sea tour in VP-16 where he served as an Instructor Pilot, Mission Commander and the Squadron Pilot NATOPS Officer, deploying to NAS Keflavik, Iceland, NS Roosevelt Roads, PR, and Panama. His next assignment was aboard the USS John F. Kennedy where he served as a Catapult and Arresting gear Officer and the ships V-2 Divison Officer, deploying to the Mediterranean Sea and the Persian Gulf. CDR Cooledge then completed his Dept Head tour with VP-45 where he served as the Squadron Operations Officer, Instructor Pilot and Mission Commander, deploying to NS Roosevelt Roads, PR and Panama. CDR Cooledge's most recent assignment was a three-year tour serving as the Aircraft Carrier Placement Officer at the Naval Personnel Command in Millington TN where he was responsible for manning the 2200 plus officer billets aboard the US Navy's Aircraft Carriers. While attached to the Bureau of Personnel CDR Cooledge earned a Masters of Science Degree in Global Leadership from the University of San Diego. CDR Cooledge has logged over 4000 hours in the P-3 as both a Pilot and an NFO. He is the recipient of 3 Navy Commendation Medals as well as numerous unit commendations and awards..." [24APR2005]
COOLEY, Tim tmc165@woh.rr.com "...VP-4 1978-1980, VP-4 Special Projects 1980-1981, VP-8 1985-1991, CPW-5 1991-1994, VP-11 1994-1996, VP-10 1996-1999..." [28FEB2007]
COLVIN, ATCS William H. "Willie/Scotty" Retired whcolvin@bellsouth.net "...Radio operator/First tech P2V, SS1, SS2, SS3 P3B. I was stationed at NAS Brunswick, Maine IN VP-21 (61-64), VP-11 (65-70), CFAW3 (ASCAC) (70-71), CFWL (TSC)(71-73), VP-44 (73-76). It's really great to see the old times coming back..." [E-Mail Updated 28JUL2001 | 00XXX97]
CONNER, Ralph L. connerrl@aol.com "...Station at NASB 1962-64 VP-11, ASHLEAF 12, Tail No. 135548..." [16APR2000]
COX, AW1(AW) James choctaw@nqi.net "...Hello fellow VP Shipmates, I was in VP-11 from 94 until decommision. I served in VP-8 from 87-91, VX-1 from 91-94, VP-11 from 94-Decom, VP-8 from 96-99, now I am transfering to MOCC NAS Brunswick, Maine. It is great to see familiar names. Come by for a visit or E-mail..." [27FEB99]
COYNE, Dan Dancoyne@aol.com "...I was in VP-11 from 1973-1976. Before that I was in VC-10. I was an Aviation Ordnanceman (Aircrew) on CAC-1 when the CO was CDR Kucklekorn. I also served on CAC-5 with Stewart Hopewell as PPC..." [13SEP98]
"... CRAIG, AX/AT-1 (NAC) John J...John Joseph Craig, 49, Indianapolis. Was born November 22, 1953 in Detroit, Michigan to Lynn and Anna Craig. Mr. Craig grew up in Warren, Ohio. He served in the United States Navy as a Naval Aviator (VP-10 Crew 11 from 1974-1978, VP-11 Crew 9 from 1978-1980, and VP-93 Crew 11 from 1990-1993) until November 1980. Mr. Craig was a member of the Association of Naval Aviators and VP International. He has worked as a Service Technician for Anacomp Inc. since 1981. His parents preceded John in death. His wife, Kathy; son, Justin; daughters, Tiffany and Jasmine; daughter-in-law, Jennifer; and grandchildren, Graydon and Victoria survive him. David Levesque dlvqaz56@gmail.com..." [14NOV2003]
CRAIG, AX/AT-1 (NAC) John J. (Deceased 01NOV2003) av8trr@comcast.net "...I served with VP-10 Crew 11 from 1974-1978, VP-11 Crew 9 from 1978-1980, and VP-93 Crew 11 from 1990-1993. I would Like to hear from former Shipmates..." [E-Mail Updated 25JUL2002 | E-Mail Updated 23APR2000 | 10SEP98]
CROSSLEY, Dave dcross@penn.com "...Retired Navy Jan 97. Tours in VP-11 (76-80), VP-47 (81-84), FASO NAS Moffett Field, California (85-86) VP-48 (89-90), VP-46 (91-93), Recruiting District San Fran (94-97). Drop me an e-mail; when I get back from fishing I'll read it..." [30DEC98]
CULP, ENSIGN (Ex-AW2) David (Culprit) culprits@juno.com "...I served with VP-11 from August 1991 to October 1996. I was stationed at FASOTRAGRUPAC NAS North Island, San Diego, California from November 1996 to May 1999 and Ohio State University ROTC from August 1999 to Jan 2001. I am currently stationed onboard USS YORKTOWN (CG 48) as Auxiliaries Officer until August 2003..." [BIO Updated 05APR2002 | BIO/E-Mail Updated 20SEP99 | 03DEC98]
CUNNINGHAM, AMS3 Karen (Cilley) cilfarm@netzero.com "...I served with VP-10 and VP-11. Looking for AT1 Larry Beller or anyone else who remembers me..." [31MAR2003]
CHEATHAM, Frank cheatm@gmail.com "...I served aboard NAS Brunswick, Maine (1969-1971) AMD and VP-11 (1971-1972) AMD with deployments to NAS Cubi Point, Philippines and U-Tapao Royal Thailand Air Force Base, Thailand..." [20NOV2015]
CYPRET, Jack jackc11@aol.com "...I served with VP-10 from 1952 to 1955. It was a great outfit and I will always remember the places we went and the great times I had. I also served with VP-49 in NAS Bermuda in 1957 into 1959. This was also a great outfit to be connected with. Then I was in VP-11 from 1963 to 1966. After that I had my 20 in and retired. I do believe that my Navy career taught me more than any schools could..." [E-Mail Updated 18DEC2003 | 12DEC2000]
DALEY, AT2 Bill wrd1117@verizon.net "...I served with VP-11 from January 1956 to September 1957. Joined crew 11 as radio operator in late June, 1956 just before deployment to Malta, G.C. Flew with great crew and did liberty with a fine group of buddies from the electronics shack. Moved to radar seat replacing Ed Kilby (listed also in this compendium) when he took a transfer to NAS Patuxent River, Maryland. Later that year was switched to Crew-10, radar seat, then separated in September. Did my 4 years of required reserve time (weekend warriors) at NAS Willow Grove, Pennsylvania in S2Fs with VS-931. (Stoofs 'cause they had higher BUNOs and less time on the airframes than the P2V-5Fs based at NXX). Spoiled by those low time "iron birds" we had in 1956 and 1957 in VP-11. Stoofs flew lower and slower but had better close-in radar. Wound up getting "shanghai-ed" from VS-931 to VS-935 and recalled to active duty by JFK and McNamara for the Berlin Wall Crisis in October, 1961. Reported to NAS Willow Grove, Pennsylvania for second tour of active duty four days after I should have been discharged. Deployed for 6 weeks at McCalla Field, Gitmo. Finally became a civilian in August, 1962. Upside: made AT2... [BIO Updated 26MAY2011 | 24APR2011]
DANA, ABH2 Diego "Jim" jazzman01@comcast.net "...I served with VP-11 (1972-1975) at NAS Brunswick, Maine with a Vietnam fluke deployment to NAS Cubi Point, Philippines in support of the Vietnam conflict, as well as deployments to NS Rota, Spain and NAS Bermuda. I would like to hear from former Shipmates..." [BIO Updated 25MAR2014 | E-Mail Updated 19JAN2011 | 12FEB2009]
DANIEL, LCDR Steve Retired sjdaniel@cox.net "...I served with VP-31 from 1966-1968 (AX-3) flying P2E, P2F, and P5M, VP-16 from 1968-1973 flying the P-3A and C (changed rate to AW), and ASWOC NAS Keflavik, Iceland as an Analysis and Beartrap CPO. Commissioned via LDO(6322), then ASWOC's Pacific then NFO school, graduating July 1982. I then served withVP-11 from 1983-1986 as NFO, TACCO and Mission Commander in P-3-C UII. PMA 205, Washington after that. Finally FASOTRAGRULANT XO at NAS Norfolk, Virginia, then O-in-C of Rescue Swimmer School, NAS Pensacola, Florida. Now retired after 30 years and having success with a financial career, but sorely miss chasing and tracking Soviet submarines..." [E-Mail Updated 01MAR2004 | E-Mail Updated 28FEB2003 | E-Mail Updated 19FEB2000 | 25NOV98]
DAS, LCDR Adrian "A.D." Retired phaedra.phlyer@comcast.net "...I served with VP-11 (06/1966-09/1969) with deployments to NAS Keflavik, Iceland and NAF Lajes Field, Azores, Portugal, FAETULANT at NAS Patuxent River, Maryland, USS Saratoga (CV-60) (12/1971-06/1974), VP-2406, VP-4549 at NAS Patuxent River, Maryland and retired from the Reserves in 1986. Logged nearly 3,000 hrs, 900 in P2's and the rest in P-3's. I was a Program Manager at Link during the development of the 2F140 series Tactics Simulators (2F140 #1 in NAS Jacksonville, Florida, #2 in NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii, #3 at NAS Moffett Field, California and #4 in NAS Brunswick, Maine) and the upgrade of the 2F69 from NAS Brunswick, Maine to the ASN-124 Mod, which ended up at NAS Willow Grove, Pennsylvania. I would like to hear from former Shipmates..." [E-Mail Updated 08SEP2015 | E-Mail Updated 03JAN2000 | 09SEP98]
DAUGHERTY, LT Michael A. Retired madcpa@southeast.net "...I served with VP-11 from 1961 to 1965, VP-21 1966 & 1967, Project Trim/VAH-21 (Attack P-2s with 70 combat missions and lots of holes in the aircraft) from 1968 to 1970. Made Warrant Officer W-1 in 1971, LTjg in 1975. Retired as a LT. in 1986. Went to college, got a masters degree in accounting and taxation, passed the CPA exam, nailed up a sign, and started a second career. My third career is destined to be at the local sidewalk cafe ogling pretty girls..." [11MAR98]
DAVIS, Keith E. kdavispsu1@hotmail.com "...NFO LT VP-11 from 1987 to 1990. Deployments to NS Rota, Spain/ NAF Lajes, Azores, Portugal and NAS Keflavik, Iceland. Love to hear from anyone in my squadron or training classes at Pensacola (3/85-12/85), NAS Jacksonville, Florida or Mather (86-09). I really miss the CAC-9 guys..." [E-Mail Updated 13NOV2000 | 19FEB99]
DAVIS, AO1 William V. Retired wvdavis(AT)yahoo.com "...I served with VP-6 from 1982 to 1987 and VP-11 from 1990 to 1993..." WebSite: http://home.att.net/~wvdavis/ [URL Updated 23APR2003 | BIO Updated 12APR2000 | E-Mail Updated 14JAN2000 | BIO/Link Updated 28OCT99 | E-Mail Updated 18MAR99 | Updated 31JAN98]
DAY, Mike med@internetpro.net "...Stationed in NAS Brunswick, Maine 1981 to 1984. (VP-11) Was on the line crew. Deployed to Iceland twice also. I would like to here from anyone that was in VP-11 or on base at that time. Good town, Great people, Lots of memories..." [23MAY98]
DEAN, AMS3 Ray raymonddean@att.net "...I served with VP-11 from 1966 to 1968 in the Airframes Shop and 1st Lt. Div. under Lt. Rech. Deployed to NS Rota, Spain and NAS Keflavik, Iceland, also to NS Roosevelt Roads, PR roads. Served with Ron, Jim Jenner, Wayne Caplan (we went on leave to London while in NAS Keflavik, Iceland), Jerry Brundidge, Bucci, Bass and Storm. We lost the AO kid in that Corvette accident, terrible. Lots of good times though!..." [E-Mail Updated 07APR2009 | 07NOV2005]
DECKER, AD2 Duane S. baddpj@yahoo.com "...Assigned to AOM/AIMD, NAS Pensacola, Florida from 1983 to 1986, VP-11 from 1986-89, and NRL NAS Patuxent River, Maryland from 1989 to 1992. Currently with VR-48 as a mobilized reservist. Otherwise, I am an Engineering Tech on the V-22 Osprey at NAS Patuxent River, Maryland. All Shipmates please feel free to email me and say "hi". Anyone know where I can find Charles Niccum? VP-10? Thanks!..." [15JAN2004]
DeCROSTA, E. L. ED794@aol.com "...As a retired NFO TACCO, I want people to be aware of the valuable work done by our VP squadrons. I first was with VP-11 at NAS Brunswick, Maine, with the P2V-7. After Monterrey, an instructor with VP-30, det NAS Jacksonville, Florida. Later an exchange tour with the Canadians (Canadian Forces (CF)) in VP-449 at Greenwood in the Argus..." [21NOV98]
DEICHER, AT2 Ken kdeicher@danet.net "...I served with VP-11 from September 1953 - March 1955, NAS Quonset Point, Rhode Island, Malta, and NAS Brunswick, Maine..." [31JAN2000]
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