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Atlantic Ocean - Oct.74 *
V1 crewman prepares to spot F-4J Phantom (VF-33)
V1 crewman prepares to spot F-4J Phantom (VF-33)

Photographer: JOCS R.P. Benjamin - October 1974
Photo from the David (Mike) Richardson Collection
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08 March 2004



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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
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
Stanley Richardson
RVAH-12 * 1971
Bill Sullens
V1 Div. * 1959 - 1963
Steve D. West
A Div. * 1976 - 1978

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1965 WestPac Cruise
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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
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A Division
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My Apologies
To those who have
Sent their names and additional information that I have not
added yet.
The project has become very large and even 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 W. Fetherman AN
V1 - Rep 8,
1958 - 1960


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Dave Foley "Sparrowhawk"

V1 DIVISION 1974 - 1975
U.S.S. INDEPENDENCE

"...flight deck drag racers in yellow gear..."
V-1 Division has the vital task of
handling aircraft on the flight deck.

Following recovery, aircraft must be
spotted for refueling and Maintenance.

The blue shirts and yellow shirts of
V-1 are continually respotting aircraft
in preparation for the next launch /
recovery cycle. After launching, V-1
men must make a "ready deck" to clear
for landing and another recovery evolution.

Maintaining a close vigil on all of these
operations are the red shirts of the crash
and salvage crew (aka: repair 8) who must
respond instantly to any emergency.

Another part of V-1's job is the operation
of "Tilly" the flight deck crane,
capable of lifting any aircraft on the ship.

The teamwork and safety awareness of
the men of V-1 to work amid the roar
of the flight deck is all part of getting
the job done without a "crunch".


************* ENLISTED *************
Name
Rate
Photo
Comments
David K. Nelson AA
1972 - 1975
AA
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Bob Bruckler AN
1975 - 1977
AA-ABH3
FLAG
Saw the Independence in Bremerton
It sure brought back a lot of memories
Glenn M. Cassel AN
1974 - 1977
AA-AMH3
FLAG
Switched to IM-2 Div. 1975
Bob Johnson AN
1972 - 1974
AN
FLAG
*
Dean Pittman AN
1973 - 1974
AN
FLAG
Crash & Salvage

Would like to locate Dave Nazurak
from Buffalo, NY.

Terry L Hardy ABH3
1972 - 1974
ABH3
FLAG
*
Don Cahill ABH2
1975 - 1977
ABH2
FLAG
*


************* OFFICERS *************
Name
Rank
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Comments
LCDR. S. Seaman
Division Officer
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