Dramatic Photo with the RF-8 Climbing Ahead of Shooting Flares
Courtesy Eric Nelson

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      VFP-62 Skippers -click underlined text

    • (April 2023) With the help of Greg Engler, we have found photos for all but two commanding officers. In the future, memorials will be added for those who passed away.

      Vietnam Operations -click underlined text

    • Added information on a new book about photo reconnaissance during the Vietnam War. It coveres RF-8 photo squadrons VFP-63, Marine's VMCJ-1, and VFP-62.

      Cuban Missile Crisis -click underlined text

    • There's so much to enjoy, read and learn from the material. For instance, don't pass up the "Soviet Perspective of the Cuban Missile Crisis, written by a Russian. There is an abundance of photos. And, also the story of VFP-62's role in the "Bay of Pigs Invasion" written by a VFP-62 enlisted man on the carrier.


      In Memoriam -click underlined text

    • (10/5/23) Added a memorial for Vice Admiral Carol Castleman Smith Jr.

    • (8/20/23) Added photos to Robert Stiles' memorial.

    • May 26, 2023: Added a memorial for Cdr. Norman Green.


      VFP-62 Memorabilia -click underlined text

    • (8/20/23) Added photo from Robert Stiles's son Barry for his 1956-57 USS Intrepid detachment.

    • (April 2023) Added a new page of photos for USS Constellation Det. 64-62. More will be added soon. Use the top navigation button to go to "1960 and later detachments."


      VFP-62 Guest Log -click underlined text

    • Did you know, there is a database link at the top of the pages that will give you a list, by year served, of all squadron members who have written a message. Click on the name and it will take you to his section.

      We Love Crusaders -click underlined text

    • (5/6/23) Added photos of the RF-8 Crusader simulator. Use the "Quick Navigation" button at the top to go to it quickly.

      VFP-62 Squadron History -click underlined text

    • Added a link to the 1957 Blue Angels circa 1957 video, with VFP-62 flying F9F-8P Cougars photographing the maneuvers.

    • Added multiple new photos including F9F-8P crashing into arrestment barrier and F9F-8Ps on various carriers.

      Faces of VFP-62 -click underlined text

    • (8/20/23) Added photos from Robert Stiles'son Barry to Page 7.

    • (10/5/23) Added a photo of Dorval Welman: VFP-62 circa 1957-60 on page 7.

    • (5/2/23) Made many improvements including larger photos and text on all pages.


      (9/14/23)Bulletin Board -click underlined text

    • Added two "emails to the webmaster" from non-VFP-62 members. Look for a navigation link to "Mail Call."





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Created on ... May 23, 2006