Author Archives: Guy Fisk

It was reported to me today from James Stull that John King AO3 (1965-1968) passed away on 12/27/2013.

This was also posted on VPNAVY.org UTGOFF, CAPTAIN Vadym V…My father, CAPTAIN Vadym V. Utgoff, was Commanding Officer of VP-34 during World War II from May 12, 1944 to January 1945 and Commanding Officer of VP-40 and stationed at NAS Iwakuni, Japan from June 1, 1951 to December 15, 1951. I’m trying to find out … Continue reading »

I found this today also. STEBBINS, LCDR Donald J. [Deceased] c/o His Son Craig Stebbins castebbins@hotmail.com “…My father (LCDR Donald J. Stebbins) died as a result of an operational aircraft accident while participating in 1968 WESTPAC aboard the USS Yorktown (CVS-10), as a pilot in VS-23. I’d be grateful to hear from anyone who knew … Continue reading »

I also found this today on VPNAVY.org …SMOLINSKI, Joseph P…Article from local Utica, NY paper this morning, June 10, 1999: Captain Joseph P Smolinski, USN Ret., a native of Utica, NY died June 7, 1999 at his home in Onancock, VA. Captain Smolinski, former commanding officer of VP-40, flew the last seaplane of it’s kind … Continue reading »

I found this posted today on VPNavy.org. I thought I would pass it along for those who knew him. SELL, Norm NormSell@sprintmail.com “…I was attached to VP-40 during 1961 & 1962…I am sorry to say that Norman R. Sell AE1 has pass away the second week of Sept 2000 from a mass of heart attack … Continue reading »

I have posted the 2014 Military Pay scale for your viewing. They are receiving a litle more $$$ than we did. look under the  WELCOME SHIPMATES TAB / NEWS section Guy

I have added some info on our reunion on the REUNION TAB for the 2014 reunion in Pensacola, FL. I will be mailing/emailing a newsletter this month with the signup sheet and more detailed information about the agenda and pricing. We will have a retired Veteran Administration person as a guest speaker and I am … Continue reading »

I received an email today from Archie’s son-in-law that Archie Bigewood passed away in September 2013 from a brief bout of cancer. He is listed in our roster BUT I do not have his rank/rate nor his years of service in VP40. Can someone please provide me with this data and I will update our … Continue reading »

Welcome Aboard our newest member DAVID L MOLNAR VP40 1960-1961 He was an ATS3 in crew 4. His data is now posted on our VP40 MEMBERS ONLY page on this web site. please welcome him to our group.  

I am sorry to announce that Marvin Register passed away on 12/13/2013. He was an LT while serving in VP40 from 1956-1959. Here is his OBIT: Marvin Odell Register December 27, 1929 – December 13, 2013        Resided in ., VA Marvin Odell Register, CDR, USN (Ret.) age 83, died on December 13, 2013 at Warren … Continue reading »