I must report that we are no further along with our next reunion than we were in Sept. Everything is still on hold for now. I was hoping to have our next reunion in late Feb or March 2021 to replace our cancelled reunion. However it is looking like that will NOT happen. If this Covid 19 does not disappear OR the vaccine is not available soon I will make the commitment to have our next reunion in Oct 2021. It will be at the same hotel (if possible) in Florida. I will make the decision in early Jan 2021.

Until then everyone please stay safe, stay healthy, and have a Great holiday season.

I must remind everyone that have not paid their dues for 2020 or 2019 (and that is the vast majority of you) please send them to me.

Guy Fisk

575 Sandy Flat Mountain Road

Fletcher, NC 28732

I was informed by George Perkins that Jerry Stevick passed away recently. He had been sick for quite awhile.

Jerry was in VP40 from 1962-1965. He was a LT and PPC of crew 9

I am pleased to announce a new member to our group.

ERNIE FILLIPUCCI

Ernie was in VP40 from 1969-1972. He was an AO1 and flew as an ordnanceman in crew 5.

WELCOME ABOARD Ernie.

Please give a HOWDY to Ernie.

I posted Hal’s Obit today. check it out on the Dep/Arr Tab comment section

I have had to cancel the reunion planned for Oct 7-11,2020 due to COVID-19

I can not take the risk of someone of us attending the reunion, catching this virus. There are still problems with the airlines and reservations as well as the hotel not guaranteeing the availability of the restaurant and bar being open on our dates. I do not take this lightly and I had to make a decision by 8/1/2020 or pay a lot of money if we had to cancel later.

I will try and reschedule the reunion for late Feb or March 20201. If that cannot happen we will schedule it for Oct 2021 at the same place in Florida.

STAY SAFE and see ya ?????? who knows when

Guy Fisk

LAGING HANDA

I was informed last night by Bob Collins that Hap Peper passed away friday 7/24/2020 at his home. He had a massive heart attack and was gone quickly.

I have talked to his wife Joan and she will provide a OBIT I will publish herevar link = document.getElementById('link2736');link.onclick = function(){document.location = link.getAttribute('href');} . His funeral will be in a year if possible.
I had just talked to him 2 weeks ago and he was improving and he hoped he would be in a walker by Sept and come to the reunion.

Alas he did not make it. We have lost 3 of these guys recently. ENOUGH ALREADY. I understand a couple more of them are not in good health.

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I will publish Hals OBIT when I get it. Reach out to his wife Joan if you remember them please.

I was informed by Hap Peper that P.G. (Bud) Smith passed away 3-4 months ago. If I get more info I will post it on our site.

I talked to the World Golf Resort hotel today.

We are still in business for the reunion. They have set up an account for VP40 to book hotel rooms now.

So go ahead and book them. Our rate is $130/night plus taxes. This rae is extended for 2 days before and after Oct 7-11-20

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allow our group to tour and use the flight simulators. Check the TAB for 2020 reunions for updates.

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I am pleased to announce we have a new member to our group.

Wilson R. Sutton joined our group. Willie was an AT3 while serving in VP40 from 10/1957 to 6/1959.

He flew in several crews as 1st radio.

WELCOME ABOARD Willie. He lives in Nashua, NH, where I lived for awhile

before I retired from the FAA.

I talked to the World Golf Village Hotel this week and they will be open and we can have our reunion as planned. I am getting the final pricing and agenda and I will send you the reservation forms soon. I will also post a phone number for you to book your hotel reservations yourself. So if you are debating to attend. WAIT no longer it will happen.

stay safe and I will see ya’ll at the reunion

Guy Fisk