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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
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


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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



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Special Thanks Also To
Ron Phillips
CR Div. * 1977 - 1980

For Upgrading My Old
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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



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V1 DIVISION 1980 - 1981
U.S.S. INDEPENDENCE CV-62
Air Department

1980-81 Patches
1980-81 Patches Provided by Dave Foley "Sparrowhawk"
"...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
R.A. Blais AR
AR
FLAG
1980-81 Cruise Book
M.L. Edwards AR
AR
FLAG
1980-81 Cruise Book
R. Gallardo AR
AR
FLAG
1980-81 Cruise Book
E.S. Hassan AR
AR
FLAG
1980-81 Cruise Book
T.L. Johnson AR
AR
FLAG
1980-81 Cruise Book
D.J. Jordan ABHAR
ABS
ABHAR
FLAG
1980-81 Cruise Book
Scott Pitts AR
1981 - 1983
AR - ABH2
FLAG
AR - ABH2
Kerry R. Stevenson AR
Late 1979 - Early 1980
AR
FLAG
Met ship in Genoa, Italy.
Was TAD to Re-Hab group when back
at Portsmouth Yards for re-fit.
Met many good and great people.
Looking for
Patrick J. Liston from Las Vegas.
Richard Smith from Pennsylvania.
Steven L. Zenor AR
1980 - 1984
ABS
ABHAR - ABH3
FLAG
ABHAR - ABH3
What a Great Ship and a
Really Competent Crew!
R.S. Baldwin AA
AA
FLAG
1980-81 Cruise Book
S.J. Brien AA
AA
FLAG
1980-81 Cruise Book
J.J. Buckles AA
AA
FLAG
1980-81 Cruise Book
G.D. Carpenter AA
AA
FLAG
1980-81 Cruise Book
D.D. Carleton AA
AA
FLAG
1980-81 Cruise Book
Charles Cleary AA
Jan 1981 - Apr 1983
AA
FLAG
*
T.C. Garroutte AA
AA
FLAG
1980-81 Cruise Book
W.D. Kuhlmey AA
AA
FLAG
1980-81 Cruise Book
J.A. Lafave AA
AA
FLAG
1980-81 Cruise Book
J.T. Linzmaier AA
AA
FLAG
1980-81 Cruise Book
K.E. Massey AA
AA
FLAG
1980-81 Cruise Book
Thomas J. Mueller AA
1980 - 1984
AA
FLAG
July 1984, Reenlisted For Shore
Duty at NAS Miramar, San Diego.
A.C. Pelter AA
AA
FLAG
1980-81 Cruise Book
Roger Rhoads ABHAA
1981 - 1985
ABS
ABHAA
FLAG
We had a lot of fun considering
what we had to do. Worked hard
and played hard when we got
the chance.
D.B. Robertson AA
AA
FLAG
1980-81 Cruise Book
D.D. Rodgers AA
AA
FLAG
1980-81 Cruise Book
R.A. Wanhoff AA
AA
FLAG
1980-81 Cruise Book
J.A. Bilski AN
AN
FLAG
1980-81 Cruise Book
J.J. Breton AN
AN
FLAG
1980-81 Cruise Book
Jeffrey H. Carter AN
1981 - 1983
AN
FLAG
Was onboard when she saw
action in Granada and Beruit.
Fred Chapman ABHAN
Jan 1981 - Oct 1984
ABS
ABHAN
FLAG
*
Gary M. Delisle AN
10 Dec 1978 - 1982
AN
FLAG
Started in Fly 3 Blue. Progressed through
Tk, Yellow, Fly PO, and Eo. Then went
through all the flys. C&S was already
filled. Made three cruises with the Indy,
and five great years. Went back on her in
Philedelphia shipyards in '86 to '89 Got
off before they left for the west coast.
Just wasn't in the cards. I retired from
the Navy and I miss it. There's alot I
forgot, but never the time I spent
on the Indy
A.V. Dibella ABHAN
ABS
ABHAN
FLAG
1980-81 Cruise Book
Randy Francis AN
1980 - 1984
AN
FLAG
A Great Ship.
T. Gazdak AN
AN
FLAG
1980-81 Cruise Book
B. Hill ABHAN
ABS
ABHAN
FLAG
1980-81 Cruise Book
M.E. Izurieta AN
AN
FLAG
1980-81 Cruise Book
R. Jimenez AN
AN
FLAG
1980-81 Cruise Book
Craig Kaup AN
Jul 1977 - Apr 1980
AN
FLAG
*
M.D. Lehr AN
AN
FLAG
1980-81 Cruise Book
J.A. Leonhardt AN
AN
FLAG
1980-81 Cruise Book
W.L. Martin AN
AN
FLAG
1980-81 Cruise Book
D.L. Nocks ABHAN
ABS
ABHAN
FLAG
1980-81 Cruise Book
W. Nougue AN
AN
FLAG
1980-81 Cruise Book
John C. Nouse AN
1980 - 1984
AN
FLAG
*
Tony Ortiz ASEAN
1981 - 1984
ASS
ASEAN
FLAG
AIMD - GSE
D.C. Pollard AN
AN
FLAG
1980-81 Cruise Book
G.P. Robinson ABHAN
ABS
ABHAN
FLAG
1980-81 Cruise Book
Lester Alan Rowe AN
"Buddy Rowe"
Dec 1981 - Aug 1985
AN
FLAG
Greatest time of my life!
E.A. Roy ABHAN
ABS
ABHAN
FLAG
1980-81 Cruise Book
David W. Strong AN
Nov 1979 - May 1980
AN
FLAG
Flight Deck Blueshirt, Fly 3
Was TAD to Indy while awaiting
trade school. Will always remember
the people and experiences.
W.T. Taylor AN
AN
FLAG
1980-81 Cruise Book
T.J. Toomer SN
SN
FLAG
1980-81 Cruise Book
T.W. Bunce ABH3
ABH3
FLAG
1980-81 Cruise Book
R.N. Campbell ABH3
ABH3
FLAG
1980-81 Cruise Book
F.N. Deinlein ABH3
ABH3
FLAG
1980-81 Cruise Book
James M. Harpine ABH3
1977 - 1980
AA-ABH3
FLAG
*
J.H. Hartman ABH3
ABH3
FLAG
1980-81 Cruise Book
A.L. Lastrella ABH3
ABH3
FLAG
1980-81 Cruise Book
David L. Laughner ABH3
1981 - 1985
ABH3
FLAG
ABHC
E. Mancini ABH3
ABH3
FLAG
1980-81 Cruise Book
K.A. Olme ABH3
ABH3
FLAG
1980-81 Cruise Book
L.G. Qunintana ABH3
ABH3
FLAG
1980-81 Cruise Book
A.M. Recio AK3
AK3
FLAG
1980-81 Cruise Book
C.L. Taylor ABH3
ABH3
FLAG
1980-81 Cruise Book
J.R. Torres ABH3
ABH3
FLAG
1980-81 Cruise Book
R.N. Campbell ABH2
ABH2
FLAG
1980-81 Cruise Book
D.W. Barnett ABH2
ABH2
FLAG
1980-81 Cruise Book
Kip R. Cerciello ABH2
Jan 1977 - 3 Jul 1980
ABH2
FLAG
would like to get in
touch with old shipmates.
R.L. Economu ABH2
ABH2
FLAG
1980-81 Cruise Book
Kevin D. Pierce ABH2
"Bear"
Oct 1977 - Aug 1981
ABH2
FLAG
Yellow Shirt Director on Fly 3
Then Crash Crew
Paul S. Tarzwell ABH2
Aug 1980 - Jul 1982
Jan 1988 - May 1988
ABH2
FLAG
Served as DS1 on second tour
at the end of SLEP in Philly.
M.C. Bellman ABH1
ABH1
FLAG
1980-81 Cruise Book
C.M. Coleman ABH1
ABH1
FLAG
1980-81 Cruise Book
T.B. Davis ABH1
ABH1
FLAG
1980-81 Cruise Book
Q.T. Mata ABH1
ABH1
FLAG
1980-81 Cruise Book
M.E. Thorsell ABH1
ABH1
FLAG
1980-81 Cruise Book
Floyd C. Van Houter ABH1
1980 - 1982
ABH1
FLAG
She was a grand old ship.
I made many friends during my stay.
R.A. Boucher ABHC
ABHC
FLAG
1980-81 Cruise Book
L.G. Engle ABHC
ABHC
FLAG
1980-81 Cruise Book
J.R. Gray ABHC
ABHC
FLAG
1980-81 Cruise Book


************* OFFICERS *************
Name
Rank
Photo
Comments
LT A.J. Sullivan
LT
FLAG
1980-81 Cruise Book
CWO2 C. Tierce
CWO2
FLAG
1980-81 Cruise Book


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