People looking for Crewmates:
This page is especially for verterans who are looking for crewmates
or others who may have served in the same area. It is also for family
members who are looking for specific crewmates of their loved one. Queries
asking for information about anyone who knew you loved one will be posted
in the "Did you know" section. If you would like your name listed here
or on the "Did you know" section, you can sign the guestbook, post a message
to the message board or send me an e-mail.
Individuals | Reunions
Bennett, Paul A. - email
- From Las Vegas, NV
I was in VQ-1 three seperate times. 1960-64, 1966-69 and 1973-76.
I try to keep in touch with as many VQers as I can, so if anyone reads
this and wants to "chat" feel free to e-mail me. Also, if anyone
knows how to get in touch with the "Super Crab", Chuck Christman,
please let me know.
(from guestbook 1 entry)
Black, Jack - email
- From Northern Ca
Looking for shipmates that were stationed a Camp Tien Shaw 1970
Boudreau, James J. - email
- Ssgt.USAF - From Louisianna
20Th.TASSg DaNang 69-70
Det.1 56 SOW Udorn 70-71
RLAF, Vientiane, Laos 72
Interested it contacting survivors of EC-121 crash 16 Mar 70 DaNang.I
was a witness to the crash, I turned the moment I heard the engine noise
stop. I was about 100 yards away and ran over and helped pull some of the
men away from the fire and cover them with pieces of the engine cowling.
I helped the survivor who was able to stand up light a cigarette as his
hands were shaking to much to do so. He said over and over that he's
never ever going to fly
again and he's going home my boat.If anyone would like to contact
me please do so .It was a sad day. Regards Jay Boudreau
Branks, David (Dave) - email
- From California
If you were a survivor of the crash, and have not contacted Mr. Branks,
he would like to hear from you.
See related information on this site: David
(Dave) S. Branks,
Collucci, Greg G. - email
- From CLIFTON, NJ.
I flew into Da Nang with VW-1 crew 7 on that
Saturday March 21,1970.They had put the tail section,behind our revetment
at FASU.I still have the Stars & Stripes articles & slides.
(from guestbook 1 entry)
Emert, Jimmy - No E-mail given - From
GREENWOOD, SC
I was in VQ-2 1971 to 1974.
(from guestbook 1 entry)
Ishler, Robert K. - email
- ATCS(Ret) From Rochester, WA
I was one of the survivors of the PR-26 crash
in Danang. I was probably the luckiest one on the crew because I was the
only one that didn't have to go the hospital.
(from guestbook 1 entry)
Frantz, Dick - email
- From GrainValley, Mo.
I was in VQ-1 from 1962-1965 and flew in
crew 23. Darren Leatherman and Dee Harris was my flight enginers. I knew
Chief Risse that was on PR-26. Would like to here from anyone from that
era. Remember Cdr Holt.Thanks for this website. Don't forget the VQ Reunions
we have. My phone# is 816 587 8657 or 573 374 5233 and maybe
I can give info.Thanks Dick Frantz
(from guestbook 2 entry)
Harris, DeWitt P - email
- From TN.
I was in VQ-1 from 63-67 remember a few names
on that list .GOD bless them all.
(from guestbook 1 entry)
Kirby, Richard - email
Date: Tue, 28 Sep 2004 11:01:59 -0700 (PDT)
From: "Richard Kirby" <kirby_richard@yahoo.com>
I am looking for information I was stationed at Atsugi attached to VQ1
in 1968-1969 I was just an E-3 seaman. One of my duties was to clean out
the weeds in the hanger door tracks. We used a herbicide that was
brought back from Vietnam (agent orange) we would spray it on the weeds
then in a few days scrape the dead weeds off. I have now developed type
2 diabetic and am trying to get service connected care at the VA but they
state that herbicides were not at Atsugi. If you have any knowedge or can
but me in anyone that could confirm what I have cliamed It would sure help
me and my family out.
Thanks
Richard Kirby
(from e-mail)
Klaas, Skip - email
- From King George, VA
I served in VQ-2 from 1966-1969. I was the flight
electrician on crew 26 before I left Atsugi to go back to college in the
USA. I later served in VQ-2 from 1973 to 1977.
(from guestbook 1 entry)
Martin, Gerald W. (Jerry) - email
Was in VQ-1 from 69 to 71 and was standing at
the north end of the runway when PR-26 crashed. Got there late to be of
much good but lost good friends. I would like to hear from any of the suvivors.
I have talked to Bob Ishler and sent a note to Delvian T Young. If any
one could find out if Hugh Shannon is still around it sure would
be nice to hear from him also.
(from guestbook 1 entry)
Pearce, Robin - daughter-in-law,
Marla
Fitzsimmons
Would you happen to know or have heard of any of these men and where
I could find them?
1. Eric Jensen - California
2. David Hargis
3. John Ling
(from e-mail)
Schmidt, Bob - email
- From Hania, Crete, Greece
Really great to find this site. I was the Asst. Safety Officer for
VQ-1 and was on the accident investigation team for the accident.
(from guestbook 1 entry)
Schminky, Walter
- email
- from Tampa, Florida
I flew with VQ-1 as a VN linguist from 1969
to early 1970 outof Da Nang. Flew the Willies then the P-3s. Flew with
the crew that later was later shot down over Korea. Is there a site for
that group?
Archived Guestbook 1 - Entry 23
**Note from Webmaster: I have located some
sites that contain information about the EC 121 shot down over North Korea.
For more information you can go to:
http://www.willyvictor.com/History/Korean_Shootdown/Korea.html
- Stars and Stripes Article, Crew list, Washington Post Articles
(2). Information from Naval Cryptologic Veterans Association newsletter
CRYPTOLOG
http://www.dean-boys.com/shootdown/shoot.htm
- TIME, April 25, 1969 Vol. 93, No. 17
http://www.dean-boys.com/shootdown/SPY_PLANES.htm
- TIME, April 25, 1969
Shryock, III, Charles M. (AT-2) - email
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From Lanham-Seabrook, MD
I was a member of VQ-1 from late 67 until early '70, that counts the
time I spent coming and going from VQ-1 in Japan with Orders. I would love
to hear from you and discuss things if you want.
(from guestbook 1 entry)
Stephens, Ken - email
- From Sacramento
I was an AT2 flying whales out of VQ-1 when PR-26 crashed. Lost some
good friends and co-workers.
(from guestbook 1 entry)
Walling, Bruce - email
-
I was a CT and stationed at VQ-1 in Atsugi and the det in Da Nang from
late 68 until Nov-69. I flew with PR-26 crew. I am just now finding out
about the crash in 1970. All these memories are rushing back to like it
was yesterday. I remember getting drunk with Mr. Young after PR-21 was
lost in the SOJ. I remember all the long flights in the gulf. I remember
a lot of the crew. I have so many questions, and have so many people I
would love to know of there current status. Any additional info would be
appreciated.
(from email Tue, 10 Dec 2002)
Waxler, Morris - email
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From Johnson City, TX
I was in an AE in VQ-1 in 1969-'71. I have been searching for
AE Charles Bingham, suvivor of the crash, and other AEs from the
VQ-1 Electric Shop,1969-'71.
(from guestbook 1 entry)
Williams, Lex (AZ3) - email
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From - Kennesaw, Georgia
I was in VQ-1 1970 - 1972, originally in VAP-61, NAS Agana, Guam which
merged with VW-1 & VQ-1. Spent two detachments in DaNang - late 1971
and March - June 1972, during the Easter Offensive - saw alot of rockets.
From VQ-1 I got orders to VF-96, CVW-9, at NAS Miramar. Spent my
last year in the Navy on the USS Constellation, on a WESTPAC cruise.
(from guestbook 1 entry)
Young, Delivan (Del) - email
- From - Rochester, NY
I was one of the 8 survivors from the PR-26 crash at Danang.
(from guestbook 1 entry)
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