John Attanasio's Page

Thank You John.

thanks  Was that A3 the one in K.West with the RDR from an RA5C in the back of it? I flew in the back of it once, what a cool ride it was..

Does anyone know if NAS Sandford is going to have a reunion for 2020

Thank you, John. 

Must amend my previous! I wasn't  returning, I was on duty from the squadron when on   wheels watch.

The rest of the dialog is true.

Brings back memories!  Once, when returning from a bombing run, I was on "wheels watch" in the tower when the pilot requested crash crew stand by. When asked "why: he replied that he had "lost" the starboard engine!. Tower replied "so what, you've been trained to land the A3D with only 1 engine". Pilot requested a "fly by", and, lo and behold, the starboard engine was totally missing from  the wing!  Only the nacelle and a few wires remained!  Tru dis!

I was in 7 during the transition to the A-5A

Anyway, I also live in Sanford, (since 1980) and hangout at the Fleet  if you ever want to stop by.  407-322-2645

Thanks, John.  Just saw your welcome.  Take care, Mike (James) 

Thanks, I was in Heavy 5 at the end. I st had a short time but it was the best part of my time in the Navy.

Thanks for the welcome, Hans. Our squadron sailed on the Saratoga CVA-60, 6th.fleet 1964-1966? not sure anymore of exact dates. RVAH-12