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Status Date
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SPECIAL THANKS !
For their help in developing
these Ship's Co. Pages
Leigh D. Allvord
M Div. * 1958-1960
Richard E. Binder
S3 Div. * 1974-1975
Michael Craven
A Div. 1962-1965
Dave Foley
"Sparrowhawk"
V0 Div. * 1980-1983
Earl D. Galloway
V1 Div. * 1960 - 1963
John L. Hedinger
RVAH-1 * 1964-1967
OZ Div. * 1970 - 1974
Harry B. Kidd
OP Div. 1969 - 1970
Pat Little
V2 Div. 1967 - 1971
OX Div. 1984 / 1985
Ron Phillips
CR Div. * 1977 - 1980
Stanley Richardson
RVAH-12 * 1971
Bill Sullens
V1 Div. * 1959 - 1963
Steve D. West
A Div. * 1976 - 1978
Cruise Books
These Cruise Books
have been donated to the
Independence Memorial Library
for use in developing this site
1959 Shake Down
Dave Foley
"Sparrow Hawk"
VO Division
1961 Med Cruise
Charles D. Arnold
OE Division
1965 WestPac Cruise
John L. Hedinger
RVAH-1
1966 / 1967 Med Cruise
John L. Hedinger
RVAH-1
1971 / 1972 Med Cruise
John Zieba
VAW-122
1974 / 1975 Med Cruise
Richard E. Binder
S-3 Division
1977 Med Cruise
Steve D. West
A Division
Computer
Special Thanks Also To
Ron Phillips
CR Div. * 1977 - 1980
For Upgrading My Old
Computer by Donating a
Dell Dimension 8100
Running XP professional
My Apologies
To those who have sent
their names and additional
information, that I have
not yet added.
This project has become
very large and though I
work on it almost every
day, it is impossible
for me to keep up.
I will continue to add the
names and information as
quickly as I can.
Thank You All
For Your Support
George Fetherman AN
V1 blue shirt then
Rep 8 red shirt
& hot suit man
1958 - 1960
Dave Foley
SparrowHawk60@aol.com
Anyone out there with information
on any of my subject matter,
feel free to send me
additions and / or corrections.
To Contact Me
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If you've ever been stationed
aboard the "Indy"
Ships Company, Air Group or
Marine Detachment
Let me know when you were
aboard so I can add you to
"Ships Company / Air Group /
Marine Detachment Pages".
This Page Updated 06.14.08 gwf |
VA-65 Tigers
CVW-7
U.S.S. INDEPENDENCE CVA-62/CV-62
Home Base: NAS Oceana
Established as a Torpedo Squadron VT-74 * 1 May 1945
Redesignated Attack Squadron VA-2B * 15 November 1946
Redesignated Attack Squadron VA-25 * 1 September 1948
Redesignated Attack Squadron VA-65 * 1 July 1959
Disestablished * 31 March 1993
Planes
SWB-4E * May 1945
SB2C-4E * Jul 1945
SB2C-5 * Feb 1946
TBM-3E * Feb 1946
SBW-5 * 1946
SNJ-4 * Jul 1947
AD-1 * Jul 1947
AD-4 * 01 Dec 1949
AD-6/A-1H * Oct 1953
A-6A * Mar 1965
A-6B * Dec 1968
KA-6D * 1971
A-6E * 03 May 1972
AD-5 designation
changed to A-1H 1962
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VA-65 operated from INDY with CVW-7
June 1970 thru October 1977
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23 Jun 70 - 31 Jan 71 Med
************* OFFICERS *************
| Name |
Rank |
Photo |
Comments |
Cdr. Peter B. Easton
CO
19 Jun 70 - 10 Jun 71
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Intruder Pilot |
Cdr. Jay Rower
1970 - 1971
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74-75 Cruise Book Photo Provided by Richard Binder
16 Sep 71 - 16 Mar 72 Med / NorLant
************* ENLISTED *************
| Name |
Rate |
Photo |
Comments |
Edward Bleske YNSN
Sep 1971 - Mar 1972 |
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Michael D. Ferguson ADJAN
"Mike"
Jan 1972 - 7 Dec 74 |
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Came aboard in Trieste Italy, early 72.
Part of about 40 people that were the
last to come aboard during the
71-72 cruise. Immediately assigned to
TAD, Mess Cooking. |
Brad Louryk AEAN
1971 - 1973 |
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James W. Lookretis AT3
Sep 1971 - Mar 1972 |
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TAD Avionics Shop on the hanger deck
Went to Captain's Mass with Chief Stancill
for missing maneuvers in Athens
Was always 1 - 15 on the liberty line.
Chief told me not to leave the ship
till liberty. Exec told me told me to get
on the launch and when I return, get
a haircut. (Last Order Superceeds Prior Order)
Chief was told not to harass the
VA Squadron Captain's Men. |
Kenneth E. Pedrick AK3
1971 - 1973 |
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* |
Norman Barney ATR2
Sep 1971 - Apr 1972 |
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Flight Deck Electronics
Counter Measures, R&R |
************* OFFICERS *************
| Name |
Rank |
Photo |
Comments |
Cdr. William P. Lyons
CO
10 Jun 71 - 23 Jun 72
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Intruder Pilot |
Cdr. Thomas E. Shanahan
CO
23 Jun 72 - 29 Jun 73
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Intruder Pilot |
21 Jun 73 - 19 Jan 74 Med
************* ENLISTED *************
| Name |
Rate |
Photo |
Comments |
John Koch Jr. AMH3
1973 - 1975 |
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TAD to ship's co. Airframes
Hydraulic Shop on the fantail
next to the power plant shop
at hanger level. |
Charles "Chuck" Oliver AMS3
1973 - 1975 |
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Airframes shop representative to
the flight deck as a troubleshooter. |
Michael D. Ferguson AD2
"Mike"
Jan 1972 - 7 Dec 74
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VA-65 Powerplants shop
TAD to IOIC "74"
Came aboard in Trieste Italy, early 72.
Left VA-65 about a month short of the
end of the 74 - 75 cruise. |
Timothy N. Weatherwax AT2
1973 - 1976 |
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* |
************* OFFICERS *************
| Name |
Rank |
Photo |
Comments |
Cdr. Paul F. Hollandsworth
CO
29 Jun 73 - 25 Jun 74
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Intruder Pilot |
19 Jul 74 - 21 Jan 75 Med
************* ENLISTED *************
| Name |
Rate |
Photo |
Comments |
Rick Bertilson AMS3
1974 - 1977 |
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* |
John Koch Jr. AMH3
1973 - 1975 |
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TAD to ship's co. Airframes
Hydraulic Shop on the fantail
next to the power plant shop
at hanger level. |
Kevin Leahy AMS3
Feb 1974 - Dec 1976 |
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* |
Charles "Chuck" Oliver AMS3
1973 - 1975 |
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Airframes shop representative to
the flight deck as a troubleshooter. |
Donald W. Biscoe AT2
1974 - 1976 |
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Met the ship in Athens
Worked in the aft mess on first cruise.
Then was in AIMD forward of the hanger
deck. |
Michael D. Ferguson AD2
"Mike"
Jan 1972 - 7 Dec 74
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VA-65 Powerplants shop
TAD to IOIC "74"
Came aboard in Trieste Italy, early 72.
Left VA-65 about a month short of the
end of the 74 - 75 cruise. |
Paul Stephan Wagner AME2
1974 - 1977
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Timothy N. Weatherwax AT2
1973 - 1976 |
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************* OFFICERS *************
| Name |
Rank |
Photo |
Comments |
Cdr. Charles D. Hawkins Jr.
CO
25 Jun 74 - 27 Jun 75
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Naval Flight Officer
Bombardier / Navigator |
Cdr. George H. Strohsahl Jr.
XO
25 Jun 74 - 27 Jun 75
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Intruder Pilot |
15 Oct 75 - 05 May 76 Med
************* ENLISTED *************
| Name |
Rate |
Photo |
Comments |
Mark Bosshart
1975 - 1979 |
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Airframes Trouble Shooter
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Steven H. Arnold AQS3
Dec 1975 - 1977 |
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To The Eisenhower w/ Airwing
in 1977 |
Rick Bertilson AMS3
1974 - 1977 |
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Kevin Leahy AMS3
Feb 1974 - Dec 1976 |
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David A Bennett AE2 |
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Wouldn't have traded this experience
for anything in the world.....god
hasn't time softened this experience
from when it really happened.
Sorry about the few that never
came back with us.
Would really like to hear from
a few peaple who were on the
76 med cruise. Especially jonesy
and larry vio from va-65 I also
would liketo hear from from
G. Wright who I owe more than
just a thank you for helping me
get back stateside... |
Donald W. Biscoe AT2
1974 - 1976 |
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Met the ship in Athens
Worked in the aft mess on first cruise.
Then was in AIMD forward of the hanger
deck. |
William R. McAnelly ADJ2
1975 - 1978 |
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* |
Paul Stephan Wagner AME2
1974 - 1977
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Timothy N. Weatherwax AT2
1973 - 1976 |
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************* OFFICERS *************
| Name |
Rank |
Photo |
Comments |
Cdr. George H. Strohsahl Jr.
CO
27 Jun 75 - 14 Sep 76
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Intruder Pilot
CDR Strohsahl went on to be in the movie
"The Final Countdown" in his capacity
as the Air Boss aboard the Nimitz. |
31 Mar 77 - 21 Oct 77 Med
************* OFFICERS *************
| Name |
Rank |
Photo |
Comments |
Cdr. Donald L. Hahn
CO
14 Sep 76 - 16 Dec 77
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Intruder Pilot |
CVW-7 Squadrons on board for cruises 1959 - 1977
* Tailcode: AG *
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