VP-5 Squadron Shipmates
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Memorial Picture Shipmate Pix "...RUMFELT, CDR Milo...My father, CDR Milo Rumfelt, passed away April 1, 2001 at Loudoun Long Term Care Center. Dad was a pilot with the U.S. Navy and served with aboard the USS Intrepid (CV-11) (06/1958-12/1960), VS-39 (01/1961-06/1962) at NAS Quonset Point, Rhode Island, VS-42 (09/1961-10/1962) (Mom designed the squadron patch), VS-30 (07/1962-01/1963) at NAS Key West, Florida, VS-37 (07/1963-07/1966) at NAS North Island, San Diego, California and aboard the USS Randolph (CVS-15) (08/1966-08/1968). Dad opened Leesburg Appliances, and established Dawson Gap Farm in Hillsboro, Va. and was also substitute teacher many years at Loudoun Valley High School, Blue Ridge Middle School and Loudoun County High School. I would love to hear from anyone that may have served with Dad..." Contributed by Gina Rumfelt onerainywish1973@yahoo.com [PIX Updated 10SEP2013 | 08SEP2013]

Memorial Picture "...RUNNING, CPO Robert P...My Grandfather, Robert Running, passed away February 2011. A U.S. veteran, Grandpa served in World War II and the Korean War and was honorably discharged as a CPO in the Navy after serving for ten years. He always talked about his time with VP-205..." Contributed by Renee Carignan rcarigna@gmail.com [13AUG2012]

Memorial Picture "...RUPE, AMS2 Jack...My father-in-law, AMS2 Jack Rupe, went to his lord last wednesday in Moscow, ID. Jack served with VR-21 (1948-1952). I am looking for anyone who served with Jack and remembers the cercumstances in which he was shot down during the korea conflict..." Contributed by AMH1 C. Jackson Retired budmanjackson@aol.com [23OCT2011]

Memorial Picture "...RUSSELL, Chief...Does anyone remember Chief Russell? He was serving with VQ-3 NAS Agana, Guam from 1976 to 1977 when his C-130 crashed taking off from Wake Island (SEE: http://tacamo.org/passings/crew4/crew4.html). I am his wife, and when he died, he had five children, two of which he never seen, as I gave birth to a set of twins the month before he was killed. These kids are all grown now, and would love to have some stories about their "beer drinking, redneck" Dad. Please help, or write to PO Box 9200, Norfolk Va 23505...Bobbi Russell brand5@aol.com..." [08SEP2003]

Memorial Picture "...RUTLEDGE, AD1 James A. "Jim"...I'm looking for my Fathers former Shipmates. He was (deceased August 1987) AD1 James A."Jim" Rutledge. His last posting was NAS Glynco, Georgia (June 1964). He was a F/E on Lockheed Constellations and was doing Hurricane Hunter work. He spoke little of his Navy time, but would be an insight if I could talk to or E-mail his Shipmates. Before he passed he was the President of the Detroit Branch of the Fleet Reserve Association. I've been to http://www.willyvictor.com/ and had no success as of yet. Thank you for your time and Service to our Nation. My Father was AD1 James A. Rutledge and was attached to VR-2 as a Flight Engineer in the early 50's...Benny J. Rutledge C121A4E@yahoo.com..." [BIO Updated 20APR2005 | 22MAY2003]


RUARK, John D. john.ruark@navy.mil "...I served with VT-6 at NAS Whiting Field, Milton, Florida from 1976 to 1980. I completed my 20 years of service in 1997 with VR-58 at NAS Jacksonville, Florida. I still work for the US Navy (F18's) at NAS Jacksonville, Florida. It has been quite a journey my friends..." [03MAR2011]

RUBALCADO, Jesus "Red" mc6025@earthlink.net "...I served with VP-48 (03/1978-03/1981) at NAS Moffett Field, California with deployments to NAF Misawa, Japan, NAF Kadena, Okinawa, Japan, NSF Diego Garcia, NAS Moffett Field, California (AIMD) and NAS Whidbey Island, Washington. I would like to hear from former Shipmates..." [E-Mail Updated 31OCT2016 | 17FEB2002]

RUBBO, ASC Armand "Rube" Retired arubbo@vbgov.com "...Just an AS "yellow gear" guy, stationed at Naval Air Development Center Warminster, PA, from July 1971 through October 1974. retired in 1990, as ASC. Worked on some pretty weird yellow gear used to support some of the ASW aircraft, like the big ol' RY-400 we had for the EC-121 testbed plane. Nice fireball from the exhaust when we put compression on the engine during the startup. Also drew 'skins' and rode the centrifuge 4 times, and did some cold weather survival gear testing. The money wasn't the worth having that probe stuck...never mind. Anyone remember ADR2 Mike Marshall crapping in his ballcap in the back of an S-2E on approach? Pilot threw him out of the plane out near the compass rose. Or ADJ1 Mike Setzer, proprietor of "Hangover Heaven", the A-3 bomb bay? He lived in an old camper next to the guard shack at the new barracks, with an extension cord plugged in for power, and drew BAQ and 'rats. Anyone outrun the cops through the gate, and have the sentry slam the gate shut and turn off the lights? Oh yea, those hot nights at the club..." [11JUN2002]

RUBEL, William N. vp67bill@charter.net "...Attached to VP-22 April 1967 until October 1970. Served as a flightcrew Ordnanceman on Crews 1, 2, and 9. Made deployments to NAS Adak, Alaska, NAF Naha, Okinawa, Japan, and NS Sangley Point, Philippines. My last Pilot was that notorious Lt. Fred "Boom Boom" Baker. A greater P-3 pilot (for me) would be hard to find. He saved our rears one night flying an ASW training flight out of NAS Atsugi, Japan. I was out of the Navy for 5 years and then joined the Reserve Force and flew with VP-67 out of Millington, Tn. for 17 years. About a year after I retired they decommisioned VP-67 and a lot of other squadrons. We should all be very proud of our VP experience. We have served our country well..." [E-Mail Updated 11FEB2010 | 14NOV2000]

RUBIN, David rubin27@gmail.com "...I served with VP-834 (1965-1975)..." [12NOV2014]

RUBENSTEIN, Ken propwash41@yahoo.com "...I served with VP-834 at NAS Floyd Bennett Field, New York and VA-303 at NAS Alameda, California. I would like to hear from former Shipmates..." [01JUN2013]

RUBIN, AWCS Max vp60@aol.com "...Hello Cobras (VP-60)! Still trying to keep up with a current e-mail list and address list. I have 380 regular addresses and 50 e-mail addresses of our Shipmates. I am still serving (31 years) and just enlisted for 6 more. In a non-pay status but I am attached to TSC 0472 at Great Lakes and have been to Panama for some great duty. Please send me regular and e-mail address updates. That way we can keep you in the loop on future COBRA events. Fair winds and a clear runway..." [04MAR98]

RUBIO, PN1 Louis Retired hope3104@aol.com "...I served with VAP-61 NAS Agana, Guam from April 1958 to November 1960 and PNC Paul E. Perona was our squadron Personnel Chief. I lost contact with Chief Perona since November 1960. I completed 15 years active service and finished up 30 years Naval Service in Naval Reserve in 1988 in Jackson, Ms. I have some pictures of Chief Persona's family and would like to send them to him and would like to share them with his family..." [12JAN2004]

RUCCI, Joseph (Joe) rucci@gems-ins.com "...Served with VS-24 from 10/61 to 12/63 as an ATN and aircrewman, would like to connect with old mates. Served with some of the greatest guys on earth in the North Atlantic on the Essex, Canada and the Caribbean including Cuba on the Intrepid. No matter how hard or serious our duties we always found a way to laugh at ourselves. Looking forward to hearing from old friends and talking about a Reunion..." [21AUG2001]

RUCH, ADRC George J. Retired SANDIA4706@AOL.com "...I served with VP-21 from November 1949 to December 1951. I was a PB4Y2 and P4M Plane Captain. Best AC ever made. Made the NAF Port Lyautey, Morocco deployment and went to NAS Anacostia, Washington, D.C., SEC NAV PC, NAF Lajes, Azores, Portugal, and serrved with VR-6 and VR-3 at Mcgurie AFB. Retired at Naval Weapons Evaluation Facility, Kirtland AFB in Albuquerque in 1973. Still here in Phone book, give a broken down airdale a call...I served with FASRON-106 Det 1 NAF Lajes, Azores, Portugal from February 1954 to September 1956. I was one of the mighty warriors who built that blimp mooring mast on the flight line that had been there in boxes since WWII. Lot of good memories, like good NCO club, slot machines and beer. That was a long time ago. If any one is still around - drop me a line. I am right outside Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, NM..." [BIO Updated 14JUN2002 | 07JAN98]

RUCK, Nick nickrsail@aol.com "...I served in 1968-69 with VC-10 at Gitmo Cuba. I was wondering if the squadron is still in existance? We flew F-8's and S2F's target towing planes. I also served with VS-34 Proud Tigers aboard the Essex CVS9. If anyone with any info I'd be happy to hear from you..." [01FEB99]

RUCKER, DS2 Jeff jeffrucker@bellsouth.net "...Stationed at ASWOC/TSC NAS Sigonella, Sicily from 7/89 until 7/92. Many MOCC MED deployments. Then on to CPW-11 NAS Jacksonville, Florida from 92 till 1995. Got out on my birthday in 95 and went to work for a software company, currently in wireless telecommunications industry..." [07MAR2007]

RUCKER, Ken kenrucker1@hotmail.com "...I served in VP-48 from 1981 to 1985 as an IFT aircrewman. This time in my life was some of my fondest memories. If anyone else reads and served during this time please email. Thanks..." [16NOV2001]

RUDD, CDR Orton flyingmidn@rivnet.net "...Got wings in Aug. '48 Reported to VP-43 right after (still had VPMS-3 on most sqdn. stuff); went to VP-42 spring of '49 when 43 decommissioned. Korea summer '50 thru spring '51, fall sent to Annapolis to fly Middies in N3N's & PBM's. Then to VR-32 Ferry sqdn. - flew 'boats' and 30 other types including jets. Did other stuff till '62; then last tour flying P5M's VP-50. Ended 25 yrs.as CDR in OPNAV. Retired Feb.'70. Industry 20 yrs. retired '90. Have been running Flying Midshipmen Association for 29 yrs. as Exec. Director--about 900 members-Reunion St. Augustine Mar. 14th. Contact me at 1-800-964-5955..." [01MAR2001]

RUDDEN, AT1 (AW) Michele "Misha" ruddenmfmu@hotmail.com "...I served with VQ-2 (1992-1996) in W/C 210, Naval Air Maintenance TRAining GRouP DETachment (NAMTRAGRPDET) (1996-1998) at NAS Jacksonville, Florida as a Instructor, VPU-2 (1998-1999) and Marine Aviation Logistics Support Element Kaneohe (MALSEK) (1999-2000) at MCBH Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii. I would like to hear from former Shipmates. Jeff Torres are you out there?..." [02DEC2016]

RUDDER, AE2 Edward tequila@beecreek.net "...I served with VW-11 at NAS Patuxent River, Maryland from 1958 to 1960 with a deployment to NAS Argentia, Newfoundland, Canada. When I was flying (crewmember) I worked in the Clectric Shop..." [21APR2011]

RUDDEROW, Byron (Reds) c/o His Son Mike Rudderow mikeplus4@comcast.net "...I am researching information on VP-13. My Dad, Byron (Reds) Rudderow, was an Aviation Mechanic, and later Plane Captain on CC-60 (the Vicious Virgin), plane #7154. Dad will turn 80 this year and is still going strong. I would appreciate any information (or stories!) from guys that knew him..." [06MAY2002]

RUDOLPH, CTO2 Kent (Rudy) 7rdlphkp@ttc-cmc.net "...Was station with VQ1 in NAS Agana, Guam from Jul of 1975 to Nov of 1977..."

RUDOLPH, Thomas brudolph@shentel.net "...I served with VQ-2 from April 1968 to April 1970. I would like to hear from former Shipmates..." [28OCT2003]

RUDY, MRC Andrew Retired andrew.rudy@comcast.net "...FASRON-9 NAS Cecil Field, Jacksonville, Florida, NAS Jacksonville, Florida 1956-1958, FASRON-107 NAS Keflavik, Iceland 1958-1960, USS Lexington CVA/CVS/CVT 16 1962-1969, NRTC Philly 1969-1973, USS Shenadoah AD 26 1973-1976, AIMD NAS Brunswick, Maine 1976-1977 and Rretired 12/1/1977..." [27FEB2007]

RUFF, AE1 Barry bruff@oklahoma.net "...P-3A/B aft Observer..." WebSite: http://www.oklahoma.net/~bruff/tacamo.html [05MAR98][ICQ# 975633]

RUFF, Jim jruff001@nycap.rr.com "...Served in VP-1 From 1957/1960 Crew 11. Made Alaska & Japan deployments. Would like to here from old Shipmates..." [15APR2001]

RUHL, AT2 John A. johnruhl@southwind.net "...I was a TAR with VP-60 ( NAS Glenview, Illinois) from 1975-1979. I was an Aviation Electronics Technician and left as an AT2. I was aircrewman as both an FCO and IFT. The Vavt will always hold a special place in my memories. Special greetings to all those who have served down through the years..." [10AUG2001]

RUISCH, Mike mruisch@arch.com "...I flew as an IFT with VP-4 from late '77 to early '82. Met a lot of good people and saw a good chunk of the planet. We deployed to the P.I. and spent time on Midway, Wake, Kwajalien, Guam, Okinowa, Japan, Adak, NSF Diego Garcia and more! Flew search & rescue out of the French island of La Reunion. Chased pirates in the South China Sea. And the squadron got an award for participating in the rescue attempt for the American hostages held in Iran. One of my Navy memories is a check flight out of NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii with Mr. Beasley. The Skipper flew as co-pilot, a Chief named Harnish was picked as FE, another "tweet" (Doug Carruthers) and I were picked as aft observers. They stuck the squadron safety officer back in the galley for most of the flight. We did a very, very thorough pre-flight. I was bringing the tie-down chains up the ladder when Beasley stopped me & with a smile said we don't need them - please put them in the hanger. Back on the plane he walked me around and had me remove anything and everything that couldn't be tightly secured. No food or water, or headphones hanging on a hook. It was really interesting to watch him look over that airplane. We had added an external antenna to the top of the plane & this was to verify it didn't change the flight characteristics. And what a flight that was. It started out simply enough with a nice take off, smooth climb, on into turns, climbs & descents. We went way out over the open ocean. Then he started making it interesting with wing-overs and sharper turns and altitude changes. A couple times we were, if not completly inverted, "close enough for government work" to call it upside-down in my book. He took it straight up till it couldn't do any more, nosed it over straight down at the ocean, and later told me we hit about Mach 0.75 on the way down. He balanced that big bird on the edge of a stall like some sort of acrobat. It was an incredible flight. I remember looking across at Doug sitting in the starboard aft observers seat and seeing his face mirroring mine with eyes bugged out and a huge grin. I was very impressed with his flying and the way he talked to us. A talented pilot and true gentleman..." [01JUL99]

RUIZ, ADCS (AW/SW) Jose Rene renrealestate@bellsouth.net "...I served with VP-26 (1979 to 1983), VQ-2 (1983 to 1986), VP-23 (1986 to 1990), RTC Orlando (1990 to 1993), USS Saratoga/VFA-81 (1993 to 1997), VP-16 (1997 to 2002), VC-8 2002-2003 and VP-30 (2003 to 2005)..." [E-Mail/BIO Updated 27AUG2010 | 07APR2003]

RUIZ, Thomas J. truiz@lucent.com "...I was an ECM/JULIE operator on the P-3B in VP-47 from 1966 through 1968. One of the best experience of my life. I was with them when we deployed to U-Tapao Royal Thailand Air Force Base, Thailand and NS Sangley Point, Philippines, NAF Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam and NAF Naha, Okinawa, Japan. Never saw any of my crewmates after I got out and never flew again. Now a General Manager with Lucent Technologies with over 30 years of service..." [27JAN2005]

RUKES, Rick RRukes@msn.com "...Just wanted to say hi to everyone that I flew with in VP-45 from 76-79. Hope everyone is doing fine!..." [13OCT2001]

RULFFES, Tom trulffes@asisna.com "...I served with VA(HM)-10 and VP-17 (redesignated). We deployed to NAS Kodiak, Alaska about 1958 for six months during summer. I would like to find Sam Governale and Fred C. Smith. After my service, I finished college and taught college for 30 years..." [BIO Updated 28JAN2011 | 04DEC2009]

RUMMEL, ATN2 Larry "Fox" lrums46@att.net "...I served with VP-31 (1965-1966) and VP-1 (1966-1968) with a deployment to NAS Iwakuni, Japan flying with Crew-9, Crew-5, Crew-1 and Crew-4 (Radioman and later as First Technician). We flew out of FASU/NSA DaNang, Republic of Vietnam and NAF Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam. I spent a lot of time playing softball and basketball on squadron and base teams. I would appreciate any info concerning Mr. Marty Boone who really took care of the flight crews. After retirement, I have become active at VFW-2866 in St. Charles, Mo and urge all eligible vets to join..." [30DEC2010]

RUMMONDS, AO Jerry jesuspinata@hotmail.com "...I served with VP-48 (1981-1985) at NAS Moffett Field, California..." [29JUL2013]

RUMPF, Charles crumpf@ford.com "...I was an AX2 and served in VP-44 from '78 to '82 working in the "tron shop" and I remember those four years as some of the best four..." [13AUG98]

RUMPP, LT Robert L. (Bob) rrumpp@earthlink.net "...VP-48 1968-1969, NAS Agana, Guam Detachment 1968 and NAS Adak, Alaska Deployment 1968-1969..." [25JAN99]

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RUNDELL, AT3 Gary D. gdr@bctonline.com "...I served with VP-1 (1956-1958), especially enjoyed deployment to NAS Kwajalein, Marshall Islands for Operation Redwing (H bomb tests), many memories of that tour and the following NAS Kodiak, Alaska cold war experiences. Returned to Purdue University in 1959, graduated in the Natural Sciences, 28 year career with Department of the Interior, retired 1991 age 55, assisted in founding a world class winery in Oregon, retired again, currently residing in Oregon City OR, enjoying life immensely..." [14APR2012]

RUNDELL, CAPTAIN Howard "Hobart" Retired g5av8or@aol.com "...I served with VP-49 from August 1973-July 1976 (CAC-11/3P), NAS Keflavik, Iceland 1974 (CAC-9/PPC/MC) NAS Sigonella, Sicily 1975, VP-5 July 1976-September 1976 PPC (three months (?) it's an interesting story!), VP-93, VP-2473 (SAU) September 1976-April 1989 (CAC-10A/PPC/MC), CO VP-2473 June 1985-March 1986, CO VP-93 September 1987-April 1989. CO NR VR-24 (C-12's) February 1990-July 1991, CO NR NAS Sigonella, Sicily September 1991-September 1993, CO NR CVN69 "IKE" September 1993-September 1995, XO NR DCNO N4 Pentagon September 1995-September 1998, and XO NR SACLANT DET 113 Battle Creek September 1998-October 1999 - 30 years! A great "run" made possible by the support of my many crewmates and squadronmates. True "Shipmates" all! ASW WAS OUR LIFE! BZ!..." [E-Mail Updated 26AUG2002 | 13OCT98]

RUNDSTROM, Charles R. jd79cr@mainstycomm.net "...Looking to contact anyone from VAW-11 Det Lima from 1960-1963 especilly LCDR Ken Beckman or LT Harry A. Conner..." [19SEP2005]

RUNGE, Tom trunge@cox.net "...I was in VP-69 from July 1975 to Dec 1979, and then in VP-91 from Jan 1980 to Aug 1982. Retired as an AECS in 1997. I now reside in New Orleans, where there is a good time to be had every weekend of the year! I was a TAR, and we sure had some fun back in those days, going on deployment with our SELRES personnel. Many many fond memories..." [E-Mail Updated 26OCT2004 | 28AUG99]

RUNION, Bryan L. blrunion@aol.com "...Member of VAQ-33 Connie Crew, NAS Key West, October 1980 - June 1982, "AT" Shop, HI & LO/JAM Operator on Connie, Flew on last flight of Connie. Still in Military: currently a Major, active duty USAF, Comm Officer at Randolph AFB TX. Life After VAQ-33: Navy Reserve VR-46 (C-118/C-9)82-88; Commissioned as an Ensign at AOCS 1988; then Navy Active and Reserve VP-62, P-3 NFO Nav/Comm, 89-93; then Air Force Reserve ART program, Acft Maint Officer, Grissom AFB IN 93-96 and Tinker AFB OK 96-01. Also in touch with other VAQ-33 Shipmates: Jansen Booth, Vince Jarzembowski, and Andy Amato. Would love to hear from others and get a VAQ-33 Reunion going..." [27FEB2002]

RUNNING, Robert c/o Renee Carignan rcarigna@gmail.com "...My grandfather, Robert Running, served with VP-205. He talks about his experiences all the time. I will forward all Shipmate messages to him..." [23JUN2009]

RUPERT, RAY RDRUPERT@AOL.COM "...I WAS WITH VC-3 @ NORTH ISLAND IN '67 & '68. WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM ANY OLD SHIPMATES. THAT WAS FLYING AT ITS BEST. ONE OF MY FIRST JOBS WAS TO COUNT THE ENGINES ON THE C54. WE NEEDED TO AFTER TAKE OFF.I ALSO DID S-2 TIME TOWING TARGETS. SURVIVED BY A NARROW MARGIN BUT HAD A BALL..."

RUPP, ATC Glenn E. Retired glnrup@aol.com "...I served in VP-16 from '61-64. Was radioman aboard LF1. Cdr. Boute, pilot, Lt Fell co-pilot, Nick Galleta, Plane Captain, and others. We transitioned to P-3's in '63. I went TAD to teach radioschool at COMFAIRJAX. Retired in '80. Would like to hear from you. Am designing a radio-controlled model of the SP2E BUNO 131528. I welcome any inputs..." [17AUG99]

RUPPERT, AMM3 Conrad c.jacksr@verizon.net "...I served with FASRON-108 in NAS Coco Solo, Panama, Canal Zone from 1986 to 1987 as a AMM-3C Plane Captain. Are there any old friends out there?..." [21JUL2003]

RUPPERT, AE2 Ron rdruppert@embarqmail.com "...I served with VAW-78 (1971-1974) and would like to hear from former Shipmates..." [04OCT2011]

RUPPERT, AE R. W. rdruppert@embarqmail.com "...I served with VAP-61 from 1969 to 1971 at NAS Agana, Guam on Detachment in FASU/NSA DaNang, Republic of Vietnam, U-Tapao Royal Thailand Air Force Base, Thailand and Townsville, Austrailia. I would like to hear from former Shipmates..." [31MAY2010]

RUS, AO2 Dwight G. drus@colostate.edu "...I was an AO2 with VP-19 from January 1969 to 1971; deploying to NAS Adak, Alaska and to NAS Iwakuni, Japan..." [01NOV2006]

RUSACK, Ann aludman@muhlberg.edu "...I was attached to VP-24 8/88-5/92, and then VP-64 '92-95. I would welcome anyone who wants to chat. I really miss the P-3 community, although I am now out of the Navy and am in school. However, I can still smell the JP-5 as if it were yesterday!..." [02NOV98]

RUSH, ATN2(AC) Larry "LT" K9HXT@msn.com "...Does anyone have information on an old Shipmate I served with in VW-11 with named Charles Patrick Ray ATN2/AC (in 63) from Kansas?? We were in VW-11 from 5-62 to 12-63 in Argentia. I just wonder what happened to him. Note, he may have been career Navy too...Served with VP-10 1964. Crew on P-3 predecessor P2V-7 Neptunes. Also flight crew on WV-2 "Willie Victor" (Connies) VW-11 1962-63..."" [BIO/E-Mail Updated 19APR2001 | 21OCT98]

RUSHE, Bud budrushe@yahoo.com "...I was Radio/radar operator with VP-21 in the P4M-1 days. Majority of time on 124368..." [24JUN2004]

RUSKI, Joseph A. sgtstumpy931@aol.com "...I was an original member of VP-931 out of NAS Willow Grove, Pennsylvania September 1950. Activated to NAS Sand Point, Seattle, Washington and then NAS Whidbey Island, Washington. I worked AMSI in Airframes. I am probably one of the last members of VP-931 (hope not). Anyone out there please drop me a line. Chiefs Zweig, Weyhmuller, Manogue, all gone. Miss my old buddies...Since I submitted my note to the site, I received a message from Ham Manogue, denying that he had passed away. I verified this and beg you to correct my first message..." [E-Mail Updated 18MAR2011 | BIO Updated 12DEC2002 | E-Mail Updated 31JAN2000 | 10JUN98]

RUSS, Calvin G. "Jerry or Mad Russian" cruss@visuallink.com "...I was a Mech in Crew 4 VP-731 / VP-48 from 1951 to 1955 then flew for Eastern Air lines from 1957 to 1991 as Flight Engineer, Co-pilot, and Captain on the Connie, DC-6, DC-7, Electra, DC-9,and Boeing 757. Happines is finding this site. It's nice to see some more survivers. I'm retired on a lake in Virginia, watching the Ducks swim around. Do I hear a Crew 4 roar?..." [08MAY2004]

RUSSELL, AWC Andrew W. Retired vgrst@pop.pitt.edu "...Just looking to connect with some old Shipmates from VP-8 81-84 era..." [22JUL98]

RUSSELL, RM3 Bruce jbanda2002@earthlink.net "...I served with VQ-4 from 1983 to 1984 where I served in the communications department (rate of RM3 at the time). I applied for and was accepted for BUD/S training, upon graduation I served with SEAL team 2 and SEAL team 5 until my discharge in April of 1987. I would love to hear from some of my old Shipmates from VQ-4 and those friends from adjacent squadrons. I hope all is well and life has been good for each of you. Take charge and move out!..." [10FEB2004]

RUSSELL, ATR2 Dave sailor79912@aol.com "...I served with VQ-1 from 1964 to 1967 as a ATR-2 working in the ECM Shop at NAS Atsugi, Japan. I flew crew on the EA3-B and EC-121. I was aboard PR-25 when it crash landed at NAS Atsugi, Japan during touch and go practice. I would like to hear from fellow "Tweets"..." [E-Mail Updated 02MAR2006 | 25FEB99]

RUSSELL, David L. drusse99@bellsouth.net "...I was the AIO for VP-4 from 1971-1974 during our deployments to NAS Cubi Point, Philippines and NAF Naha, Okinawa, Japan. I would love to hear from any of my old Shipmates. I am currently an IT Director for an electronic and electrical materials distributor here in Atlanta, have two children both Navy kids, and the same wife I had when I was in VP-4. I have one book published on The American Revolution in the Southern Colonies and another history book I am trying to get published. I am currently researching a book on my years in the VP community and would appreciate any material your might desire to contribute. It was an exciting time for all of us. Take care!..." [12DEC2001]

RUSSELL, Dennis Wayne drussell@epcounty.com "...I served with VP-44 from June 1969 to January 1971 and VQ-4 from January 1971 to April 1971 at NAS Patuxent River, Maryland..." [25APR2006]

RUSSELL, Edmund P. "Ed" edmund.russell@navy.mil "...I was an AE Second Mech in VP-22 Jan 74-May 79, VQ-2 Flight Engineer 1980-1982, and VP-45 from 05 Jan-86 to 31 Mar-89. Would like to hear from anyone...I teach at FASO DET JAX now. Will there be anymore reunions?..." [E-Mail/BIO Updated 01AUG2007 | Updated 10FEB98]

RUSSELL, PH1 Elliott Retired elliottgrussell@netscape.net "...I served from August '86 to December '91. Photo AirCrew/Observer. Retired in Dec.'91 after 20+ reserve years. Happy to hear from squadron personnel, especially from other photomates..." [21APR2001]

RUSSELL, Gary S. "Elrod" garysrussell@gmail.com "...I served with VP-24 (1981-1984)..." [07FEB2016]

RUSSELL, AL3 Humphrey H. ah6lf@hotmail.com "...I served with VP-44 from March 1951 till November 1953 flying in 4-2 and 11 boats in that order as an AL-3 fresh out of Millington. Would like to get the manifest of the Marlin that went down off Cape Henry in July 1953. Remember Pete Fiddler, Frank Wartell, "J.B." Green and I think another AL named Earnheart? Would like to see the names of some of the "Old Timers" in the guest book. By the way I volunteered for NGU-1 (Base Radio) due to abuse by the Dilbert Dunker during survival training..." [16SEP2002]

RUSSELL, ATN2 Jim russell.ukhome@googlemail.com "...I served with VP-10 from 1961 through 1963 on CAC-6 and CAC-4..." [19MAR2009]

RUSSELL, John johnnybollocks66@gmail.com "...I served with VT-21 from 1983 to 1986. Feel free to share some memories, photos, etc..." [18MAY2009]

RUSSELL, Jon dawgsfan1@comcast.net "...Was in NS Rota, Spain from 1984-1987 with VQ-2 with the Whale..." [20FEB2008]

RUSSELL, Kam Kamshaft@compuserve.com "...I was in VP-31 from '92 to '93 (decomm) then on to VP-30 from '93 to '96. I had some great times, and I would love to hear from some old friends. By the way, Ipo, it was great to see your message. I deviated off course and ended up a civilian......currently doing a tour at Embry-Riddle Aero U. in Daytona Bch..." [26OCT98]

RUSSELL, IS Richard rtradar1077@yahoo.com "...I served with VPU-2 (2000-2001)as an Intelligence Specialists..." [E-Mail/BIO Updated 20OCT2010 | 05JUN2008]

RUSSELL, Robert "Bob" robert_russell@att.net "...I served with VP-68 from 1980 to 1984 as a TAR with AX and then AT ratings. Most likely if any of you remember me from that time period, you'll remember me as that kid who had way too much California in him. What can I say. I arrived at NAS Patuxent River, Maryland fresh out of boot camp and 'A' school as a 24 year old with a wife and one year old son, and left four years later with a daughter added to the family. Serving with VP-68 was the fulfillment of a dream for me at that time and those years remain some of the most memorable of my life. Achieving Aircrewman status as an IFT was icing on the cake. I saw many names I recognized on the Shipmates page: Hap Walker I'll never forget you and Kenny Hoover you too. Many fond memories of deployments to NAF Lajes, Azores, Portugal also. Please email and say hi, share a memory or a picture..." [23MAY2008]

RUSSELL, Thomas Edwin tompbm@aol.com "..Member of PBM squadron VP-17 1944-45..."

RUSSELL, William rexlee@msn.com "...I was a member of VS-1 D-1 at NAS Squantum, Massachusetts, at the time it was commissioned in 1942..." [03JUN2001]

RUSSELL, William Rexlee@email.msn.com "...In December 1941, I joined Scouting Squadron One, First Naval District (VS-1D1) at NAS Squantum, Massachusetts, as an aviation radio man. The aircraft were Vought Sikorsky Kingfishers, some on floats but most on wheels. Our area of ops was from the approaches to New York harbor to Halifax, Nova Scotia. Our skipper was LCDR "Rosy" Rosasco, a good guy. Our aviators were first rate. It was a fine outfit. I left the squadron in January 1943 to become a V-5 aviation cadet. I later became a patrol plane commander flying the Vega Ventura PV1 in VPB-149, in the Philippines at Samar when the war ended..." [12FEB2000]

RUSSERT, YN1 Lynne Retired russertlynne@aol.com "...I served with VP-24 in the Admin Office from 85 - 87. Made a NAS Bermuda and NAS Sigonella, Sicily deployment. NAS Bermuda was a blast! Retired from HSL-40 at Mayport, FL in 93. Would love to hear from my old squadronmates..." [15NOV2001]

RUSSO, Al (Skip) ajrusso@flash.net "...I served with VP-22 from 1955 to 1957. I'm interested in getting in touch with any of my old Blue Goose Shipmates. I have a 55, 56 crewbook which I would be willing to share any of the pictures..." [17SEP2001]

RUSSO, Richard golfingnomads@aol.com "...I was an AMS2 with VQ-2 at NS Rota, Spain from 60 to 62. I worked in the metal shop with Jim Maloney, Bob Kugler, and Bill Wagner, and later worked out of the parachute loft doing AME stuff. Had a great time there! We worked hard and played hard..." [E-Mail Updated 17MAY2001 | 14DEC2000]

RUSSO, Tony jruss4842@aol.com "...I served with VP-10 NAS Brunswick, Maine as a Radioman from 1966 to 1967. I would like to hear from any former Shipmates..." [26JAN2004]

RUSTMANN, ATCS (AC/AWS) Henry Robert "Bob" Retired Shipmate PixCirca 1964 rustmannhenry@bellsouth.net "...I served with VP-7 (04/1964-03/1967), VP-24 (01/1973-06/1978) and VP-16 (01/1982-03/1985)..." [E-Mail Updated 10AUG2014 | PIX Added 19FEB2012 | 18FEB2012]

RUTH, CAPTAIN Philip M. Retired http://mywebpages.comcast.net/ANAPitcairn/webdoc2.htm "...Captain Philip M. Ruth graduated from the Pennsylvania State University in 1968. He entered Aviation Officer Candidate School and was commissioned an Ensign in the Naval Reserve in May, 1969. He earned his designation and Naval Aviator "Wings of Gold" in May, 1970, and was assigned to VP-24 at NAS Patuxent River, Maryland for his first operational assignment. During that assignment, CAPT Ruth deployed twice to NAS Keflavik, Iceland with the P-3C aircraft and qualified as Patrol Plane Commander. In October, 1972, CAPT Ruth completed his active duty assignment and affiliated with VP-64 at NAS Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, where he served for the next fifteen years. During the initial phase of his assignment, the squadron transitioned from the SP2H Neptune to the P-3A Orion. CAPT Ruth flew the acceptance flight of the first P-3 to be based at NAS Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, and later in 1983, he was the Patrol Plane Commander of the first crew to become fully qualified in the P-3A TACNAVMOD modernized aircraft. Operational cruises with VP-64 included the NAF Lajes, Azores, Portugal, NAS Keflavik, Iceland, England, NAS Bermuda, NAS Argentia, Newfoundland, Canada, and NS Roosevelt Roads, PR. During his assignment with VP-64, CAPT Ruth qualified as Patrol Plane Commander, Mission Commander, Instructor Pilot, and Maintenance Check Pilot. He has served in various billets including that of Operations Officer, Maintenance Officer, and Executive Assistant to the Commanding Officer. In October, 1987, CAPT Ruth transferred to the Volunteer Training Unit (GVTU 9393) at NAS Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, where he qualified as Command Duty Officer for the Naval Air Station. He later served as Executive Officer and Commanding Officer of GVTU 9393. CAPT Ruth became Commanding Officer of NR NAS Keflavik, Iceland 0293 in March 1993 where he served until October 1995. During his command he participated in two Northern Viking exercises in Iceland and the command was awarded the Willy Grover Award for excellence in retention three times. In October 1995, CAPT Ruth reaffiliated with GVTU 9393 serving as Executive Assistant to the Commanding Officer until he reassumed command in November 1996. He retired from the Naval Reserve in June 1999. CAPT Ruth has been awarded the Navy "E" Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Armed Forces Reserve Medal (3), U.S. Coast Guard Meritorious Unit Commendation, the Navy/Marine Corps Overseas Service Ribbon (4), and the Navy/Marine Corps. Commendation Medal. CAPT Ruth has been affiliated with the Association of Naval Aviation for 20 years and has held the Pitcairn Squadron offices of Recruiting Officer, Special Events Chairman, Administrative Officer, and Executive Officer. CAPT Ruth is presently employed as a Captain for Delta Air Lines, Inc., based in New York..." [18JUN2003]

RUTHERFORD, Don drman8182@yahoo.com "...I served with VR-30 (1964-1967) at NAS Alameda, California Carrier Onboard Delivery (COD) and crewed aboard the C1-A and C2-A aircraft..." [12SEP2015]

RUTHERFORD, AX2 Mark #109;ruther4d@me.com "...I served with VP-11 (1979-1983) flyhing with CAC-11 and Instructor Duty at NAS Millington, Tennessee (1983-1986). I would like to hear from former Shipmates..." [19JAN2020]

RUTHERFORD, AMS Robert farmersvillece@yahoo.com "...I served with VXN-8 (1977-1979). First time l ever seen snow was at NAS Patuxent River, Maryland. Side Job - All- Navy Wrestling..." [19AUG2021]

RUTHERFORD, Ph.D. Paul M. corsairman2002@yahoo.com "...As a physics instructor, I often look back, usually quite fondly, of my days in VP-48 (May 1979 to November 1981) at NAS Moffett Field, California and relate various experiences as they relate to physics..." [E-Mail Updated 21JUN2009 | 03APR2001]

RUTHERFORD, AX3 Todd M. cattodd1@excite.com "...I served with VP-24 from 1977 to 1980 as an Avionics Technician. I would be glad to here from any old Shipmates..." [07MAY2004]

RUTIGLIANO, Andrew MidLifJedi@aol.com "...My first VP squadron was VP-46 in the wonderful days of NAS Moffett Field, California from 1987 until 1990. Left the community as a photographer for Shore duty. Returned to the community as a JAFO to VP-47 at NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii and made the move to MCAS/NAS Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, from 1998 until 2001..." [29OCT2002]

RUTKOWSKI, ADJ Dave david@jabrailservices.com "...I served with VP-64 (1976) at NAS Willow Grove, Pennsylvania..." [E-Mail Updated 13JUL2019 | 28DEC2007]

RUTLEDGE, AECS Bill Retired brutledge@worldnet.att.net "...Hi to all my Shipmates from 22 years of the Navy. Great bunch of people. VP-10 from 1960 through 1963. What memories from NAS Brunswick, Maine, State Hotel, Ernies, and all the other places we VPers hung out. I flew for all the time I was there on a couple of different crews. I loved the old P2V5F, then to O&R flight test, NAS Alameda, California, flying test flights on P2s , A3 and P-33s. Then to Naval Air Development Center Warminster PA (SECRET PROJECT POTLID) out of Howard AFB Panama where we flew the OP2E and did the work up project for VO-67 which flew sensor missions out of THAILAND over the Ho Chi Minh trail. VO-67 had three of Vp Tens birds that many of from 10 flew on. Two of which were shot down. Got out of the Navy but couldn't hack the slow mode of civilian life and came back in. Since I couldn't get back to VP I volunteered for Vietnam and was sent to Helicopter Attack (Light) Squadron 3 where I flew 1634 combat missions as a Door Gunner hanging outside a UH1B at tree top level shooting the bad guys. I was shot down twice and wounded twice. Did three 1 year tours. What a heck of a place for a VP Sailor. I went to VAQ-130 finally got back in the VP comunity. Served with VP-50 then to NAS Miramar where I retired. Would like to hear from old Shipmates..." Website: http://www.seawolf.org/ [URL Added 06JUL2001 | 04JAN2001]

RUTLEDGE, James V. c/o his son by John D. Rutledge Shipmate Pix...Shipmate Pix...Shipmate Pix...Shipmate Pix usrutledge@gmail.com "...I served with VP-741..." WebSite: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/VP741 [E-Mail/WebSite Updated 30JUL2013 | 04JUL98]

RUTZ, Charles "David" c/o his son Meryl Rutz mrutz@verizon.net "...My dad, Charles D. Rutz (often went by David), was an aviation electronics tech in VP-892. Prior to deployment to NAS Iwakuni, Japan, he was an instructor at NTTC Memphis, Tennessee. This is the first information I've been able to find on the squadron. Dad doesn't remember a lot of names but I would love to hear from anyone who was at NAS Iwakuni, Japan with him..." [E-Mail Updated 09JUN2006 | 29JAN99]

RUZICKA, AEC Steven ruztn2@aol.com "...I served with VT-4 and VT-6 in the early 1970's..." [14JUL2016]


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