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913 circa 1961

VFP-62 RF8 913 BuNo 145645 taking a picture of the VA-66 A-4 formation
USS Intrepid detachment June 16, 1961
Picture taken by pilot John DeChant. Contributed by Don Van Horn PHC



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    • (6/22/23) BEWARE of suspicious emails: A VFP-62 shipmate received this phishing email with reference to vfp62.com. It is an attempt to get the recipient to click on a link that would allow invasion for criminal purposes.



    • (6/7/23) National Naval Aviation Museum, Pensacola Florida now open!



    • (5/7/23) A special group of VFP-62 squadron members responded to a fundraiser for the purpose of extending this website's longevity on the Internet for 10 years (2023 - 2033). Their names are at the top of the "Home Page." and bottom of "External Links & Acknowledgements


    • Our website does not only have photos and history of aircraft but "little gems" hidden throughout the website.
      Many get missed. I'm going to use this space to call attention to them.



    • Oldies but Goodies
      Interesting small reads on vfp62.com


    • (9/20/18)

      Don't Let This One Get You


      Short stories about the dangerous life on the flight deck and working around the Crusader


      • Falling off the angle deck of the carrier

      • Man gets sucked into the intake of a Crusader

      • Crusader goes overboard while being pushed

      • Video of the July 1967 Forrestal Flight Deck Fire that killed 134

      Click to see: Sea Stories Pg. 8



    • (7/8/18) We lost several pilots during our 1962-63 USS Forrestal Med cruise. Our CAG published periodic newsletters, which were always superbly written and eagerly awaited by the crew. They were my first inspiration to write.

      Click here for a reader's delight: Death of a Commrade--Jump into the rear seat of a F-4 Phantom on a night hop off the Forrestal. Enjoy!



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    Go Navy!
    Contributed by Bill Faber

      Stay in Touch Links and Information

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    • (9/15/14) Click to see: Military Medals, shirts, etc.---Not an endorsement but a resourse.


    • (8/29/13) Official Website of the U.S. Navy: America's Navy Many interesting tabs for information on Navy topics.


    • (8/23/13): Adobe (.pdf format) Many links to information for Vets A tremendous list of sites and information that Vets commonly need access to. --- Contributed by Bill Newby


    • (2/14/13) Click to see: "Stars and Stripes" website


    • 3/4/12: Click link to join: FaceBook USS Saratoga Assn. Group Page You need to have a Facebook account to enter.


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    • USS FORRESTAL INFORMATION

    • EXTERNAL LINK: (MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED TO ENTER) Visit--> USS FORRESTAL Association CVA/CV/AVT-59 Website

    • INTERNAL LINK---Updated (12/19/14): Click here for: USS Forrestal Ceremonies and Information ---Includes information and photos of the scrapping of the Forrestal.


    • A good "People Finder" : zabasearch.com


    • A rich website specially created to provide Sailors of all eras the opportunity to not only locate Shipmates from the past, but also to provide a unique venue to enjoy the camaraderie of others who served through the sharing of memories and photographs. "Together We Served" is a neat site populated by present and former sailors and officers. But only a few of the over 400,000 who have signed up have noted an affiliation with VFP-62 -- six to be exact. There are two types of membership - free and full, which costs $20/year, $45 for three years and $125 for a lifetime. If you join please credit Marion Swinford or Jim Brumm.


    • Free site to join. The site has a good Buddy Finder, military news updates, videos, and a VFP-62 group to join. Military.com Periodic emails are sent to keep you informed.


    • Lots of U.S. Navy information, history, specials for members and more: U S Navy Institute


    • (1/27/13):

      USS Franklin D. Roosevelt Cruise DVDs and Cruise Book CDs

    • Go to my website: www.ussfranklindroosevelt.com . There are links to see and obtain DVDs for ALL FDR cruises from 1956 thru 1976/77 and cruisebooks on CD from 1965 thru 1976/77.

      Larry Blumenthal, webmaster

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      Correct email addresses are requested for the following squadron members:
    • Terry Burch
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    • Thomas McGuire
    • Jack Lehman
    • Ken Kelly
    • Daniel Olejnik
    • Al Clayton
    • Bob Garling
    • David Duke
    • Jim Hamilton
    • John Sammond
    • Al Kennedy
    • James Rominger
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    • Lonnie Simmons
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  • Previous Bulletin Board postings are available on the Bulletin Board Archive. (Last Updated: April 14, 2019)


    CLICK To Go To:

    Bulletin Board Archive --Information posted to Bulletin Board in the past

    Click for: VFP-62 Home Page Click for: What's New on the VFP-62 Website Click for: VFP-62 Squadron History Click for: VFP-62 & the Cuban Missile Crisis Click for: VFP-62 & the Vietnam War Click for: Information on the RF-8 Photo Crusader Click for: Photos of VFP-62 Squadron Members Click for: Excellent Photos of Aircraft & Carriers Click for: VFP-62 Photos from Chief Art Scarborough Click for: Messages from VFP-62 Squadron Members Click for: Interesting Stories of Life in VFP-62 Click for: Interesting VFP-62 Memorabilia Click for: VFP-62 Commanding Officers Click for External Links. Click for: Final Tributes to Deceased Squadron Members Click for: Interesting non-VFP-62 Links, Stories, & Videos.