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A bit of Aviation History for you all. This is a PDF file There has been so much interest in this article I have updated it a bit. Transcontinental Air Main Route Marker Arrows  

I added a new TAB under WELCOME SHIPMATES. It is called AGENT ORANGE. Here you will find information on the VA, agent orange and what we are trying to accomplish with the VA. If you can help please leave a comment on the site,  or email me. If you are from another VP squadron contact … Continue reading »

I have posted the summer VP40 newsletter today. look under PICTURES, VIDEO & MORE TAB, there is a new tab “VP40 NEWSLETTERS”. I have posted a few of them and I will add a lot of old newsletters from the Bob Foss days. Enjoy them.  

here is a picture I took on July 18, 2013. I was playing golf in Asheville, NC that day and a P8a from VP30 was doing touch and goes at AVL, the airport next door to the golf course. In fact the inner marker (for ILS) is just off the #2 Tee box. I suspect … Continue reading »

I have been in contact with members of  other VP seaplane squadrons and we all have a common problem. Here is an email I received from Bill Henson from VP50. Hi All, Recently one of our squadron mates who served a deployment in Cam Ranh Bay with VP-50 passed away.   His widow is filing … Continue reading »

I have received some pictures from our VP40 2012 reunion from Roland Edmonds Jr. They are now posted in the 2012 reunion@ San Diego TAB, look at the last 3 pages of the gallery. enjoy them. Leave comments if you wish. THANK YOU     Roland.  

I received this email recently. If anone can provide info on the patch email me. I know when I was in the squadron we did not have crew patches. thanks Guy Fisk From: Richard Lowrie 228patches@comcast.net Message: I have a VP-40 patch with a what looks like a naked Geisha wearing red wooden shoes                                        holding … Continue reading »

A little history most people will never know. Interesting Veterans Statistics off the Vietnam Memorial Wall There are 58,267 names now listed on that polished black wall, including those added in 2010. The names are arranged in the order in which they were taken from us by date and within each date the names are … Continue reading »

I am pleased to announce that Richard (Rick) Carrel has joined our group. He served from 7/65 thru 12/67 in VP40. He flew in crew 11 and was an AX3 Radio operator. Welcome aboard Rick If anyone remembers him and would like to say howdy to him, his email is r2carrel@sbcglobal.net  

Happy Flag Day to you all. Your service, sacrifice, honor and courage has represented our flag throughout history, protected the American people and has preserved our Freedom. Symbolism of the Flag The U.S. flag is the most widely used symbol of America, representing the many freedoms and rights guaranteed to us by the U.S. Constitution … Continue reading »