VP-5 Squadron Shipmates
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BRANDT, CPO Paul H. Retired CPOBRANDTVP66@AOL.COM "...I ENLISTED IN THE NAVY 4/10/41 THRU 9/17/45. UPON DISCHARGE I SIGNED UP IN THE RESERVES AT NAS Floyd Bennett Field, New York. WAS ATTACHED TO VP-832, VP-834, VP-836, and VP-837. WHEN THE BASE CLOSED IN 1960 I TRANSFERED TO NAS Willow Grove, Pennsylvania AND SERVED WITH VP-64 AND VP-66. I WAS DISCHARGED WITH 31 YRS CONTINUOUS SERVICE IN 1970. I FLEW AS PLANE CAPT (FLIGHT ENGINEER) FOR ABOUT 16 OF THOSE YRS ON PBY'S, PBM'S, AND P2V'S. I WAS RECALLED FOR THE CUBAN CRISIS IN 1961/62 SERVING WITH VP-837. UPON RETURN I WAS HONORED TO BE NAMED LEADING CHIEF SERVING UNDER CAPT. BRUMME, CAPT WILLIAMS, AND COMM. SEMPKEN. I AM PROUD TO HAVE SERVED..." [14APR2001]


CONLAN, ADC(AC) Edward T. Retired econlan@suffolk.lib.ny.us "...Served with O&R Flight Test, NAS Quonset Point, Rhode Island, from 1952-1954; served with VP-24 from 1954-1956; served with VP-834, VP-832, VP-62R2, VP-66 at NAS JRB Willow Grove, Pennsylvania. Privilege to serve with all great members. Hope to see/hear from old friends..." [BIO Updated 30JUN2001 | 08JAN2000]

Memorial Picture Shipmate Pix "...CONLAN, ADC Edward Thomas...My Father, ADC Edward Thomas CONLAN, was in the Navy from March 1952 through September 1979. Dad passed away September 22, 2002. He served with O&R Flight Test (1952-1954) at NAS Quonset Point, Rhode Island, VP-24 (1954-1956), VP-834, VP-832, VP-62R2 and VP-66 at NAS JRB Willow Grove, Pennsylvania..." Contributed by Brenda Conlan-O'Brien brenda.obrien@comcast.net [14OCT2023]


DAVIS, Dudley c/o his daughter Joanne Davis jodavis@aol.com "...My dad, Dudley Davis, would be interested in hearing from other men from VP-834..." [06MAY98]


FARRELL, ABH2 George farrell@comcast.net "...I served with VP-834 (1961-1962) and VP-833 (1963-1967) at NAS Floyd Bennett Field, New York. I would like to hear from former Shipmates..." [E-Mail/BIO Updated 11OCT2013 | 23FEB2000]


GLOTZER, Ronald ronjoy1@optonline.net "...I served with VP-832, VP-834, and VP-837..." [E-Mail Updated 17NOV2007 | E-Mail Updated 22APR2005 | 16MAR2000]


Memorial Picture "...INGORDO, CPO Louis...I wanted to let the members of VP-832, VP-834, VP-837 and VP-66 know that my Father, CPO Louis Ingordo, passed away on August 10, 2004 at the age of 90. He moved in with my family after my Mom Louise passed away in 2000. He was always so proud of his time in the Navy and told stories about those days to friends and family all the time. Please feel free to contact me and let me know that stories that you have to share about my dad. Lovingly, Christine Ingordo...Chrisitne Ingordo cif724@aol.com..." [31AUG2004]

INGORDO, CPO Louis (Deceased) c/o his daughter Christine Ingordo cif724@aol.com "...I am sure my Dad would love to hear from some of his old friends that are out there...Dad served with VP-832, VP-834, VP-837 and VP-66..." [Deceased 31AUG2004 | 05MAY98]


MAGNIFICO, Carl J. SgtMaggit@worldnet.att.net "...Enlisted in USNR in April '61 with VP-834 out of NAS Floyd Bennett Field, New York. In November of that year our Squadron was combined with VP-832 and recalled to active duty RE: Cuban Crisis. Deployed to NAS Jacksonville, Florida and was redesignated VP-62 then deployed to NAS Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, rigging the Ships carrying the missles into that country. Discharged from active duty in August '62 and remained in active reserves. Was in XO LtCdr Simkin's crew as radio operator, Radar, ECM, and later as TACCO. Discharged from USNR in '70. Like to hear from fellow Shipmates. Have Law Enforcement page URL http://www.angelfire.com/nj/CopperMine..." [20MAY99]

MORSE, Fred FMorse@aol.com "...I went through operational at NAS Banana River, Florida in March 46 in PBM5's, then to VP-201 in San Juan until they returned to NAS Norfolk, Virginia, and in to VP-ML-5 as I recall. VP-741 in P-2V's at NAS Jacksonville, Florida during Korea with a 6 month tour on Malta. Was at NAS New York, New York in VP-832, VP-834 and VP-839, all P-2V's. Was called back during Cuba in VP-832 and retired in 1966 with 7 active and 16 reserve. Found time to fly 33 years for TWA, retiring in 1985..." [13MAY98]


RONDA, PN1 Joseph A. Retired jronda@mindspring.com "...Joined USNR 29 Nov 1952 attached to FASRON-831. Served active duty NAS Quonset Point, Rhode Island from January 1955 to Janunary 1957. Joined VP-834 March 1957 at NAS New York, New York. VP-834 later designated VP62R2. Squadron transferred to NAS JRB Willow Grove, Pennsylvania in 1970. I was reassigned to NAS Reserve Personnel office and retired 30 June 1978. Have flown in P2V-7's and SP2H several times and have fond memories. I remember Ed Conlan from VP-834 and keep in touch with Ken Burkhard, also of VP-834 and VP-66..." [07FEB2000]

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]


STAFFORD, Chuck Shipmate Pix stafford11@cox.net "...Entered USN on active duty in 1952. Bootcamp in SD, CA. Went to AN "P" school in Millington, TN. Went to AT "A" school in Millington, TN. Served aboard the USS Midway for about 1 yr. Served aboard the USS Randolph for another yr. Transferred to shore duty at NAVANTRACOM (Naval Advanced Training Command Activity), Millington, TN. 1956 released from active duty and moved to Long Island, NY. Entered active reserve status with VP-834 as a PN2-later made PN1. One memorable "2 week cruise" event with friend Joe Ronda was at NAS Willow Grove, Pennsylvania in 1959 or 1960-Blast! Began college at Hofstra transferring to Long Island University (BS in 1962). Work after active duty concentrated in the HR (Personnel) area Progress to senior management position and "retired" from TRW in 1999. Still working (at 73) for my church (Director of Operations) http://www.thecrossingonline.com/. Have a master's degree in Organizational Management and teach at the university of phoenix. Have attached a small digital pic of me and wife of 20 yrs. We have lived in Las Vegas, NV since 1989..." [30MAR2005]


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