MAAS, Gerhart GMaas@mindspring.com "...I flew as a Nav / Tacco in VP-22 from 1975-78, as an instructor in VP-31 from 78-81, as a Tacco in VP-50 from 85-87, and retired in 1995 after 23 years..." [14AUG99]

MACEY, Paul pmacey1999@yahoo.com "...I served with VP-31 and VP-50 from January 15, 1977 to December 21, 1978. Aas I look back now, those were some great days..." [22DEC2006]

MACHIN, AD2 Todd A. ta.machin@smmpa.org "...I served in VP-31 79-84 then VP-50 '84-87 a ground ponder in both squadrons, maybe the best mech 50 ever saw! I got hurt in a bad m/c crash after we got back from the '87 deployment and got out in fall 88. I live in Iowa now and am operations supt. in a 23 megawatt power plant, still wrenching! any old shipmates remember me get in touch!...I was in VP-50 from 1984-1988. I made both the 1985 and 1987 deployments. I would like to contact any of my old squadron mates I'm also looking for a cruise book from the 1987 trip. No one brought mine to the hospital when I got hurt!..." [E-Mail Updated 02OCT2000 | 22MAY2000 | 01MAR99]

MANN, ADC Tom Retired trmann@web-access.net "...Good to see familiar names. I served with VW-1 from 1968-1971 as a ground pounding ADR3, VP-16 from 1973-1977 as a 2nd Mech/Flight Engineer, VQ-1 from 1977-1978 as a Flight Engineer, VP-4 from 1978-1984 as a Flight Engineer, NAMTRADET NAS Moffett Field from 1984-1987 as a Instructor, VP-50 87-90 Maintenance, NAESU DET NAS Cubi Point, Philippines from 1990-1992 AOIC, and NAESU Camp Pendleton from 1992 to retirement OIC..." [E-Mail Updated 11JAN2003 | E-Mail Updated 18MAY99 | 14NOV97]

MANNING, John F. X. jfxmanning@aol.com "...I was a pilot in VP-50 flying the P5M from June 1958 to April 1960 with one deployment to NAS Iwakuni, Japan Oct '58- May '59. I served with VP-833 NAS Floyd Bennett Field, New York flying the P2V (SP2H) from Oct '65 to Jan '69 with two weeks active duty stints in NAS Brunswick, Maine, and NAS Jacksonville, Florida..." []

MARSILIO, Steve steve48la@findmemail.com "...Hello Shipmates. I was attached to NAF Naples, Italy AIMD 1971 thru 75. I then moved on to VP-50 Flight Engineer on Crew One and Two from 1975 thru 1979. Patrol life was the best time of my life and still have fond memories of all the great men and women and the great management technology that made us all move togeather to get our job done and have fun doing it..." [E-Mail 05MAY2002 | 10JAN99]

MARTINEZ, Marty tagalong@concentric.net "...I was in VP-50 from 1957 to 1962 and VP-48 from 1964 to 1967. I was an aircrew man and AE. I would love to hear from old Shipmates..." [01NOV98]

MARTINEZ, Michael L. SSMIKEMX@HOTMAIL.COM "...I was assigned to VP-50 from 1982-85. "AIRFRAME SHOP . At one time I had the privelige of dating a very beautiful girl in our squadron named CANDACE ASHBY "CANDY" has anyone heard from her? In case anyone does not remember me I owned a black 1967 Chevelle SS..." [08JUL2001]

MATTHEWS, YN3 Glenn E. glennmatthews756@yahoo.com "...YN3 VP-50 from 1972 to 1975 discharged and reenlisted into NARDET VP-91..." [E-Mail Updated 02NOV2007 | 15SEP2001]

MAY, AW3 Frank O. frank@frankmay.com "...I served with VP-50 from June 1968 to January 1970. I changed my rate from AX change to AW-3. We deployed to NS Sangley Point, Philippines, NAF Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam, and NAF Naha, Okinawa, Japan. Just saying hello. How'd I get this old so fast?..." [16AUG2003]

McEWEN, AWC Doyle Retired awcmc@msn.com "...Started Navy career with VW-13, then came HS-6, then a shore tour at FAETUPAC, NAS North Island, San Diego, California. Finally I make it to VP's - VP-50 (69-75), AWA School Staff (75-78), VP-9 (79-81), VP-31 (82-85), and last but not least VP-48 (85-89). Saw a whole lot of familiar names. Drop me a line when you get a chance..." [02DEC2001]

McGOWAN, LoriAnn amhcawe7@yahoo.com "...Just like to say hi to all my fellow P-3 Shipmates. I was stationed in VP-50 (when the mid-air mishap occured), VP-40 and VP-31. Of all my units I have been assigned to - the VP community is by far the best. Have a great day!..." [03NOV2003]

McKAMEY, Bruce katcha@concentric.net"...VP-48 1991 till decom. then VP-50 NAS Adak, Alaska deployment, then TAD to VP-46 for DODGE Deployment and Desert Storm. Was a PR3 then, always worked in the PR SHOP. I was with VP-46 untill they changed home of port and left Moffett Fld. Then I went on to I-LEVEL at NAS North Island, San Diego, California. After North Island I got a CHOICE set of orders to where I am now at VQ-4 Tinker AFB Oklahoma City, OK. Would love to hear from ANY of my old VP shipmates!!!..."

McKINNEY, Robert (bob) tahoe97oxn@aol.com "...Hey VP buds! I was a A/F ground pounder in VP-50 from 77-80. Thoughs were good times, the typhoon parties, dodge trip, and who could forget NAS Adak, Alaska. LOL - Well the finger never grew back, still got the pointy stump. Good to see people I know on the web page. Drop a line if you'd like..." [23JAN99]

McKINNEY, J. Michael mmckinne@navprgms.mar.lmco.com"...I'm a VP Sailor and a previous Lockheed P-3 Tech. Rep and I'm presently working in Lockheed Martin P-3 Engineering. My love of the P-3 began in 1973 when I got my first ride in one as an AT2. After that I received orders to VP-30 Pax River,MD to P-3B Weapons System Test (WST) school in 1974. Upon completion of Weapons System Test (WST) school I was assigned to VP-11 (1975)and starting working towards becoming an IFT. I was awarded my AC Wings after the 1975 Rota/Lajes deployment. I made the subsequent deployment in 1976 to Bermuda/Lajes. Nov.76 I was transferred to VP-30 for P-3C IFT school. I was then assigned to VP-45 in 1977 and deployed to Sicily in 1978, after which I got out of the Navy and went to work for Lockheed. As a Lockheed Tech. Rep.I was assigned to VP-46 (1979-1982), Royal Netherlands Navy (82-83) Royal Australian Air Force (84-86), VP-47 (86-87), VP-50 (87-88) Commander, Patrol Wing Five (CPW-5) (88-92) CPW-11 (92-93) and worked on the Korean Navy P-3C aircraft on the Lockheed flight line. Old shipmates please drop a line..."

McCLURE c/o His Son Lee (Mack) McClure leemcc49@appleisp.net "...My father was CO of VP-50 back in 1953. My father has the early stages of Altzheimers but is doing well considering. If anyone wants to get in touch with him, email me and I will give them his address..." [08DEC2001]

McVEY, CDR Francis B. Retired mrmac1@sbcglobal.net "...I served with VP-50 from 1970-1972, NAV/TACCO with VP-91 (most of the time with Crew 10) from 1973 to 1983, ASWOC/TSC 1080 from 1983 to 1990, and XO with RESPATWING 0180 from 1990-1992. Retired 1995..." [E-Mail Updated 22DEC2002 | E-Mail Updated 08DEC2001 | 20JUN2000]

MEHSLING, AD1 Tom "Chet" waspmaj@yahoo.com "...I served with VP-50 (Groundpounder) from August 1976 to March 1978 with two deployments to NAS Misawa, Japan and NPPSA/NMPC NAS Dallas, Texas Detachment from April 1978 to March 1981 when I got out of the Navy..." [E-Mail Updated 26JUL2009 | 28DEC98]

MELROE, AW2 Van (Relmoe) zzvmelroe@earthlink.net "...I served with VP-50 (1979 to 1982) and VP-91 (1983 to 1988) as an SS3 operator. I was on Crew Two and Crew One. These crews were BearTrap Crews. Currently Pilot for Continental Airlines..." [E-Mail Updated 20SEP2006 | E-Mail Updated 12AUG2005 | E-Mail Updated 31AUG2001 | 08JUN98]

MERRIWEATHER, Phil philgmerr@att.net "...I served several tours with VP a/c during my 22 year naval service. I was with VP-50 (65-67), NATC (WST) "Project Trim" (67-68), VAH21 (68-69), NATC (WST) (69-72), VC-5 (72-76), and VP-48 (79-82). I also did a tour at MAMTG-1012 (82-85) as the phase CPO for the P-3C Organizational Avionics Maintenance Courses. I would be interested in hearing from anyone who served in those organizations during the periods mentioned..." [E-Mail Updated 07JUN2002 | 01FEB98]

MESSNER, Jeff jeffrey.messner@navy.mil "...I served with VP-31, VP-50, VP-1, NAMTRAGRUDET NAS Whidbey Island, Washington, VP-46, and VX-20..." [06MAY2004]

MILES, Doug dougmile@bellsouth.net "...I was AO2 in crew 5 of VP-50 from 1965 till 1967 and would like to connect with mates whom I might have known me during that time. I also have a brother, Raleigh Miles, AO3 who served in VP-50 1963 till 1966..." [E-Mail Updated 24SEP99 | 23MAR99]

MILLER, Doug appa@bellsouth.net "...Started in the P5s with VP-50 (1965 - 1968) and made it to the P-3. Went from VP-50 to VP-31 (1968 - 1971) and at same time switched from AMS to AW so I could keep flying. In 1971 transferred to VP-19 and stayed there until 1975 at which time I joined FASO DET MOFFETT (good shore duty) and screwed up and went to the other navy (East Coast VP-24) 1978 to 1981. Spent my time and finally transferred back West to NAVPRO Lockheed which was a great tour (because I reitred from there). Now working Lockheed Georgia (after California shut down). Would be glad to hear from some of the old gang..." [27AUG98]

MILLER, Eric jasper320@yahoo.com "...Worked as an Aviation Electronics Technician and flew as an Inflight Technician in VP-48 from Feb. '91 to May '91 (until decommissioned). Then flew with VP-50 (until decommissioned)... the squadrons were dropping like flies for awhile there in NAS Moffett Field, California. Finally ended up in VP-40 until Dec. '94, then transferred to NAMTRADET NAS Whidbey Island, Washington..." [17JAN99]

MILLER, SHELLEY BERGMANN@NAVYBASE.NET "...I served in VP-50 85-88 and in FASO Im currently looking for a dare friend named Terri Lord if anyone knows her ware abouts. I'm now at Roosey Roads, P.R. and if any one remembers me write me soon!..." [29JUN98]

MILLER, Tammy tamtam_22@hotmail.com "...I was stationed with VP-47 from April 1995-June1998. At that time I was a AME3 now I am a AME2. It was a good experience. Like to say hi to all of my former VP-47 Shipmates that know me. Now I am stationed with VAQ-129 in NAS Whidbey Island, Washington and I am ready to go back to the P-3 Navy world. Hope to see you all back there very soon..." [30SEP2000]

MINTEER, Fred fhminteer@verizon.net "...I served in VW-1 after ATW A school. Flew on crew 1, the captains crew, as a radar operator and food gatherer during 1964 and 1965. Many long weather flights tracking typhoons and many long nights flying in the gulf of Tonkin. Wouldn't have missed it for the world! A picture of the crew I flew with is posted on this site. Like to contact old Shipmates. After my tour in VW-1 I went to VP-31 for training as a radioman. From there back to WesPac and VP-50 in NS Sangley Point, Philippines. Worked in electronic shop until serving on crew 6 as the radioman with Cannon's Caribous in the last deployment in the P5M to NS Sangley Point, Philippines. Left the squadron shortly after the crash of crew 13. Remember it well as we were on patrol when it happened and were called on to help in the search. I think of those guys often. Have contact with a few of the old crew. Arnie Zaharia and I were in St Louis for Beaner's 50th birthday back a few years. Trying to find the whole crew for a Reunion. Love to hear from old Shipmates from both squadrons..." [03APR2005]

MITCHELL, Kenneth Retired ken@creativemindssacramento.com "...I served with VP-30 early in 1970, VP-8 ( NAS Patuxent River, Maryland, and later in NAS Brunswick, Maine) 1970-1974, VX-1 ( NAS Patuxent River, Maryland) December 1974-May 1975, NESEP Program 1975-1979, VP-31 July 1980-January 1981, and VP-50 ( NAS Moffett Field, California) January 1981-December 1983. After that, I taught navigation at the joint service navigator school at Mather AFB, here in Sacramento, then a final tour as ASWOC Officer at NAS Cubi Point, Philippines. Retired in 1989..." WEBSITE: http://www.creativemindssacramento.com [WebSite Updated 30DEC2002 | E-Mail Updated 20MAR2002]

MONGAN, AT2 Nadine P. (Wikkerink) nadine.mongan@navy.mil "...I reported to VP-50 in June of 1990, after a 1 year tour at NAS Moffett Field. I left VP-50 in August of 1991 due to pregnancy and reproted to VP-31. In January of 1992 I reported to VP-46 and deployed to Dodge and NAS Misawa, Japan before I transfered to NAS Lemoore, California. My husband and I have since come back to P-3's in Hawaii. However for both of us VP-50 will always be our Squadron. Once a dragon always a dragon...I will be leaving NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii just in time to miss the formal base closure and move to Marine Corps Base Hawaii. I will report to the USS George Washington in Norfolk, having the honor of being amongst the first females to report aboard. For both of us P-3s have been fun and we will never forget the friends we have gained and unfortunately lost in this platform. I am transferring to HC-6 and trying out Helo's O' Level until fleet reserve..." [Updated E-Mail/BIO 19JUN2004 | Updated Name/E-Mail 10JAN99 | BIO Updated 07OCT98 | Updated 05MAY98]

MOORE, ADR2 James W. jwbaz@hotmail.com "...Was attached to VR-1 from fall of 60 to Aug of 63. Went to AEWBARONPAC Midway Island for a year. Went to rag VP at NORIS, on to VP-50 for three tours in P5M out of NS Sangley Point, Philippines, & Nam. Onto NORIS at VC-5 (skeet for the fleet), to NS Subic Bay, Philippines Crete Greece for a year, then to VP-24 until Sept of 74. Wish to hear from some of the people I have served with..." [02FEB2001]

MOORE, Lemuel lmoore_invest@yahoo.com "...1982-86 VP-1 1987-1993 FASO, NAS Moffett Field, California VP-46 VP-50 CPW-10 1997-99 MOCC, NAS Misawa, Japan 1999-2001 FASO NAS Norfolk, Virginia..." [26JAN2001]

MORGAN, Frank Frank_Morgan@crc.com "...I was part of the crew of SQ-3 the VP-50 aircraft that went down in Pango Pango, Samoa in 1980. I was an AMS-3 at that time. Myself and an AE-2 Jeff Herman were on the ground as the plane hit the tram way between the mountians and went down. There is a movie of the event available, but it is freash in my mind as I write this. I thought no one else would have remembered this event..." [31JAN2001]

MORGAN, Herman G. III Circa 2005 hermanmorgan3@yahoo.com "...Hello Shipmates from VP-50 (Circa 1965-1969). I've been visiting this great site since I found it in 1998. I've been in touch with Bruce Fassett, Jessie Dupuis, Jeff (Rosie) Hancock, and Mel Pearson, and have gotten some great photos and addresses from Bud Southworth. I would still like to find Jeff Jones, Jim McLaughlin, Neal Clark and numerous others. I hope to attend the 2005 Reunion. So please keep me updated at this new address. Thanks, hope to hear from y'all soon!..." [E-Mail/PIX Updated 09APR2007 | BIO Updated 03MAY2005 | E-Mail/BIO Updated 06NOV2003 | 19APR2000]

MORGAN, Hugh (Skip) skipandsusan@msn.com "...I served with VP-50 Crew 8 with a great bunch of guys from 1966 to 1967. I have been in contact with Jessie Dupius, Lyle John, and Herman Morgan III. Would like to hear from Jeff Jones, Frank (Stretch) Larkin, or anyone from that era. Great times in the P I...." [19NOV2003]

MORGAN, Keith whmustangs@yahoo.com "...I served with VP-50 crew 4 between Sep 81 thru Feb 84, in the crew picture on the wing in NAF Misawa, Japan. Left to right Mario Ecung, Mark Hainer, Ralph Kahmer, Me, Chris Whitehead, Lcdr Bentz, Rick Moreno, Jim Taylor, Glen Fink, Mark Braden and Cdr Carl Balhorn and Ken Mitchell. Awsome crew 2 WesPac, 2 BlueNose, 1 Golden Dragon, PI, Dodge, Oman, Adak and Korea..." [28MAY2007]

MORRIS, Jack Morton c/o his son Joseph Perry Morris dracrider@hotmail.com "...My dad was Ltjg Jack Morton Morris of Crew 13 with VP-50..." [E-Mail Updated 12MAY99 | 25MAR99]

MOSLEY, Ernie "MO" ernben@bellsouth.net "...Served with 1965-1966 VP-6 NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii 1967-1968 VP-50 NAS North Island, San Diego, California and NAS Moffett Field, California. I would like ot hear from anyone but especially Mickey Flagg..." [06NOV2000]

MOTES, Paul NASCARMOTES@AOL.COM "...I served with VP-50 from 1974 to 1977. I worked in the Airframe Shop and later was a second mech. with the Un-Crew 7. Most everyone knew me as Motes or P.W. Would like to hear from my old friends..." [12NOV2001]

MULICH, AWC Nick Retired nicknjax@gmail.com "...I entered the navy February 1958. After completing AE "A" school, my first assignment was Service Test at NAS Patuxent River, Maryland from November 1958 through November 1960. I attended S3H factory school and was transferred to VP-5 in April 1961. I was assigned to Crew 11 for the NS Rota, Spain/ NAS Keflavik, Iceland split deployment. VP-5 was was heavily involved in the Cuban crisis. I departed the Navy in February 1963 to work for TWA at the KC overhaul Plant. In October 1965 I returned to the Navy as an AX2 after completing "A" school. I was then sent to NAS North Island, San Diego, California for assignment with VP-50 after completing P5M Maintenance schools. I was in VP-50 from January 1967 through April 1969. I checked in 8 days after the P5M crashed. As an AX2, I was assigned to P5M Crew 5 until we transitioned to the P-3A at NAS Moffett Field, California. As an AX1 I was assigned to Crew 12 and remained there until transfer to "B" school. I changed rates to AW while attending "B" school and was assigned to VP-23 from January 1970 through January 1973. For 3 months I was the only enlisted qualified Aircrewman. I passed the AWC test and was transferred to Naval Air Development Center Warminster until June 1973 when I was selected for ADCOP at NAS Jacksonville, Florida. After ADCOP, I was transferred to VP-49 from April 1975 through October 1977. My final tour was NTEC Orlando where I led the factory acceptance team for the 14B44 and Weapons System Test (WST) trainers. I retired in December 1980 and now live in Jacksonville..." [E-Mail Updated 14APR2009 | E-Mail/BIO Updated 14NOV99]

MURPHY, CDR Rich (Murph) NavyBlueLDO@aol.com "...CDR/LDO/active VP-50 1963-1967. I was in VP-GO-JU from 63-67. I was a Metalsmith crewman in Crew One & Seven. I was discharged June 67 and became Production Machinist for Solar Aerospace San Diego. I missed the Navy and came back in September 1969. I was assigned to virtually every fighter squadron at NAS Miramar, sailing out on West Pac Carriers. I made AMSC and was selected for the Limited Duty Officer Program in April 1978. Presently I reside in Pensacola Fl. as a Maintenance Officer for Training Air Wing Five. I'm going on 35 years of active service and still loving it. I've been in contact with AE John Capuciatti. He lives in the Denver area, working for United Air Lines as an AE Tech/Supervisor. Would love to hear from any and all my Shipmates from VP-50. Looking forward to the Mariner/Marlin Association Reunion in May 2000 here in Pensacola. There is a P5M at at the Pensacola Museum and is being restored. Also a fitting Memorial for all Shipmates of Crew Thirteen inside the Museum. Hope to see you all soon. Get in touch..." [E-Mail Updated 08MAY2000 | 28MAY99]

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