Author Archives: Guy Fisk

The time is almost here for the 2018 Reunion. I hope to see you all there. I I am still planning on having a P8A flyin on Friday 7/7 for us to tour. I have an old Navy/FAA friend who has his own winery and he has graciously decided to provide his Wine with our … Continue reading »

I am waiting to verify if VP30 will be able to bring a P8A, which is the P3 replacement to our reunion for a tour for us. I am asking for it on Friday 9/7/18, It will be at the airport BNA and sometime around noon. I will post it here if it is a go. … Continue reading »

HAPPY JULY 4th Remember why we celebrate this day ? The founding of the greatest country ever, under the Constitution of the United States of America GOD BLESS AMERICA  

I am please to announce a new member to our group. Neal Freeman was a PNSN while in VP40 from 12/57 to 9/58 Please welcome Neal to our group. He added this comment: I was 17 when I arrived at Sangley Point,  and I knew it all at that point- grew up that year. Neal … Continue reading »

I have updated the attendee roster as of 6/25/18. Here is the link to the reunion info. http://vp40.com/reunions/2018-reunion-nashville-tn/ Time is running out to insure you will have our special hotel room rate AND to insure you will  be included on our day/night trips. do not delay any longer !!!!!!!!!!!!!! Lets have a GREAT reunion while … Continue reading »

I am sorry to announce that Rus Fredrick passed away on 6/20/2018 after a long bout of illness. Rus was a LTJG while in VP40 from 1956-1958.  He had many fiends in our group and will be missed by us all. here is his OBIT: RUSSELL’S OBITUARY Russell E. Fredrick, 84, died on Wednesday, June … Continue reading »

I have been notified by Joe Chandler that Donald Glaub passed away on May 15,2018 Don passed away from a heart attack while in the hospital undergoing tests. Don was one of the group of squadron members that met at the Mexican Village in Coronado to initialize a VP-40 reunion. That might have been in … Continue reading »

As of 5/30/2018 I have received responses and payment from 41 people that will be attending the reunion in Sept this year. I know some of you have told me you will be attending but have NOT sent me the paperwork and payment to verify this. It is time to get er done folks .   … Continue reading »

I am very sorry to report that Joseph Bernard Daugherty Jr (Bernie)  passed away May 3, 2018. He has had some health issues for a few months and it finally caught up with him. A P5M plane could not get him but his health did. Here is his OBIT.   Joseph Daughtery Jr. Joseph Bernard … Continue reading »

I have received info from the hotel on booking your rooms, I hope this will  fix the problems some people are having about the reservations and rates . Here is link to info   http://vp40.com/reunions/2018-reunion-nashville-tn/ I have also updated the reunion roster as of 5/8/2018 see ya all there Guy