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these Ship's Co. Pages
Leigh D. Allvord
M Div. * 1958-1960
Richard E. Binder
S3 Div. * 1974-1975
Dave Foley
"Sparrowhawk"
V0 Div. * 1980-1983
John L. Hedinger
RVAH-1 * 1964-1967
OZ Div. * 1970-1974
Stanley Richardson
RVAH-12 * 1971
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1961 Med Cruise
Charles D. Arnold
1965 WestPac Cruise
John L. Hedinger
1966 / 1967 Med Cruise
John L. Hedinger
1971 / 1972 Med Cruise
John Zieba
1974 / 1975 Med Cruise
Richard E. Binder
1977 Med Cruise
Steve D. West
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work on it almost every day, it is impossible for me to keep up.
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quickly as I can.Thank You All
For Your Support
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V1 - Rep 8,
1958 - 1960
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VAW-12
U.S.S. INDEPENDENCE
Established as Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron TWO
(VAW- 2) at NAS Norfolk, Virginia. 6 July 1948
The squadron then moved to NAS Quonset Point, Rhode Island,
and was Redesignated Composite Squadron TWELVE (VC -12).
VC-12 Aircraft: TBM Avenger, AF Guardian, and the AD-5W Skyraider.
Redesignated Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron TWELVE
(VAW-12) In 1956. With the new name came a new aircraft,
the "Guppy" version of the AD Skyraider.
In 1961, the WF-2 Tracer, more affectionately known as the
E-1B "Willie Fudd".
In 1962 the squadron returned to
Breezy Point at NAS Norfolk, Virginia.
In July 1966, VAW-12 received the first E-2A Hawkeye.
and was supplying detachments utilizing two different aircraft
aboard ten Atlantic Fleet aircraft carriers.
With over 200 officers and 800 enlisted personnel,
VAW -12 was reorganized as an Air Wing. On 1 April 1967,
Admiral T.E. Moore, Commander in Chief, U.S. Atlantic Fleet,
Established Carrier Airborne Early Warning Wing Twelve
with six operating squadrons.
E-2B Hawkeye aircraft arrived in 1970
E-2C Hawkeye aircraft arrived on 31 May 1973.
04 Aug 60 - 03 Mar 61 Med
************* OFFICERS *************
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Rank |
Photo |
Comments |
04 Aug 61 - 19 Dec 61 Med
************* ENLISTED *************
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Photo |
Comments |
Frank Kelly AN
1960 - 1962 |
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Stephen E. Cash AT(R)2
"Steve"
Aug 1961 - 1963
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Had a great time on the Indy.
Besides working on WF-2
(Willy Fudd) electronics below
decks. I put in time on the flight
deck as a green shirt and watch
stander. Was assigned to the
MAA force. Spent time guarding
"Q-ships", toting an M1. Did a
stint on shore patrol and an armed
landing party while patrolling
off Lebanon was also interesting.
The Cuban Blockade an finally
a cruise to Gitmo. |
Brent C. Morck ADR2
1960 - 1962
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John F. Stevens AET2
1960 - 1962
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Radar operator on Willie Fudds.
WF-2 / E-1B Tracer
Looking for other VAW12 members,
some ships company & SK2 Mork. |
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Rank |
Photo |
Comments |
19 Apr 62 - 27 Aug 62 Med
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Rate |
Photo |
Comments |
Frank Kelly AN
1960 - 1962 |
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Frank Zinn ADR3
1962 - 1964 |
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Stephen E. Cash AT(R)2
"Steve"
Aug 1961 - 1963
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Had a great time on the Indy.
Besides working on WF-2
(Willy Fudd) electronics below
decks. I put in time on the flight
deck as a green shirt and watch
stander. Was assigned to the
MAA force. Spent time guarding
"Q-ships", toting an M1. Did a
stint on shore patrol and an armed
landing party while patrolling
off Lebanon was also interesting.
The Cuban Blockade an finally
a cruise to Gitmo. |
John C. Jerome ATN2
1960 - 1964 |
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Brent C. Morck ADR2
1960 - 1962
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John F. Stevens AET2
1960 - 1962
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Radar operator on Willie Fudds.
WF-2 / E-1B Tracer
Looking for other VAW12 members,
some ships company & SK2 Mork. |
************* OFFICERS *************
| Name |
Rank |
Photo |
Comments |
11 Oct 62 - 26 Nov 62 Caribbean
Cuban Missile Crisis
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| Name |
Rate |
Photo |
Comments |
Clark W. Howell AK3
"Bill"
Aug 1962 - Aug 1963 |
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Best memory:
Got some left-seat flying time in a Fudd
during the blockade when LTjg Brice Moore let me fly for 4.0 hours during a routine hop.
Worst memory:
Trying to eat during the huricane. |
Frank Zinn ADR3
1962 - 1964 |
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Stephen E. Cash AT(R)2
"Steve"
Aug 1961 - 1963
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Had a great time on the Indy.
Besides working on WF-2
(Willy Fudd) electronics below
decks. I put in time on the flight
deck as a green shirt and watch
stander. Was assigned to the
MAA force. Spent time guarding
"Q-ships", toting an M1. Did a
stint on shore patrol and an armed
landing party while patrolling
off Lebanon was also interesting.
The Cuban Blockade an finally
a cruise to Gitmo. |
John C. Jerome ATN2
1960 - 1964 |
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************* OFFICERS *************
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Rank |
Photo |
Comments |
06 Aug 63 - 04 Mar 64 Med
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Rank |
Photo |
Comments |
08 Sep 64 - 05 Nov 64 NorLant
NATO Teamwork
************* OFFICERS *************
| Name |
Rank |
Photo |
Comments |
Cruise Book Photo - Provided by John L. Hedinger RVAH1
Photographer - R. Maldon PH3
10 May 65 - 13 Dec 65 Vietnam / WestPac
************* ENLISTED MEN *************
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Rate |
Photo |
Comments |
Name Unkwn ADRAN
Aug 1963 - Nov 1967
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Rank |
Photo |
Comments |
13 Jun 66 - 01 Feb 67 Med
************* OFFICERS *************
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Rank |
Photo |
Comments |
The Men Of VAW-12 At Work
Cruise Book Photo - Provided by John L. Hedinger RVAH1
Photographer - Richard P. Hoffman PH3
CVW-7 Squadrons on board for cruises 1959 - 1977
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