What Commands/Squadrons were you with? *Notes* only choose RVAH-3 if you were squadron personnel, all others there for training select the RAG/FRAMP option, IF YOU SELECTED "OTHER" THEN YOU MUST ANSWER ONE OF THE QUESTIONS BELOW. BE SPECIFIC
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
Hi John , A Big Happy Birthday to you & many more ! Give a shout sometime as I' m in your neighborhood in Lecanto . Pete DeRose at 352 - 249 1098 And talk about the good old days !!!!!!!
Thanks for the welcome a board John. I coming back on after being off the web site for a few years. I live south of Sanford but go past the airport and look at the ViGi on the pedestal. I wish they would do something for the Vigi at the Naval Museum in Pensacola. Thanks again.
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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
Hi John , A Big Happy Birthday to you & many more ! Give a shout sometime as I' m in your neighborhood in Lecanto . Pete DeRose at 352 - 249 1098 And talk about the good old days !!!!!!!
Thank you John, I remember so well and also serving on the USS Saratoga
Thanks for the welcome, John. Looking forward to being a pert of this group
Thanks for the welcome a board John. I coming back on after being off the web site for a few years. I live south of Sanford but go past the airport and look at the ViGi on the pedestal. I wish they would do something for the Vigi at the Naval Museum in Pensacola. Thanks again.
Thanks for the welcome, John. Good to be here.
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