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type of disposal
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Status Date
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
Cruise Books
These Cruise Books have been donated to the
Independence Memorial Library for use in developing this site
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
Michael Craven
A Div. 62-65
For Upgrading My Old
486/66 To A HP 200
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
Anyone out there with information on any of my subject matter,
feel free to send me additions and / or corrections.
To Contact Me
gfetherman@bigfoot.com
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 07.24.07 gwf
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VA-66 Waldomen CVW-7
U.S.S. INDEPENDENCE CV-62
Home Base: NAS Cecil Field
Reserve Fighter Squadron VF-671
Called To Active Duty 01 February 1951
Redesignated Fighter Squadron VF-81 * 04 November 1953
Redesignated Attack Squadron VA-66 * 01 July 1955
the second squadron to be assigned the VA-66 designation.
Disestablished 01 October 1986
a VA-66 detachment Continued In Existence Until 31 March 1987
VA-66 deployed 1971 - 1977 on board the INDY with CVW-7
Planes
F4U-4 Corsair * February 1951 Vought
F8F-2 Bearcat * 13 June 1952 Grumman
F9F-5 Panther * 05 December 1952 Grumman
F7U-3 Cutlass * April 1954 Vought
F9F-8B Cougar * August 1956 Grumman
A4D-1 Skyhawk * March 1958 Douglas
A4D-2 Skyhawk * June 1958 Douglas
A4D-2N / A-4C Skyhawk * March 1961 Douglas
A-7E Corsair II * October 1970 Vought
A4D-2N designation changed to A-4C 1962
16 Sep 71 - 16 Mar 72 NorLant / Med
NATO Royal Knight
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Cdr. J. J. Fleming
CO
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VA-66 A-7E
"Corsair II" Pilot |
Lt. Toby Buschmann
1970 - 1972
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VA-66 A-7E
"Corsair II" Pilot |
LCdr. L. E. Barringer
XO
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VA-66 A-7E
"Corsair II" Pilot |
1971-72 Cruise Book Photos Provided by Stanley Richardson
21 Jun 73 - 19 Jan 74 Med
************* ENLISTED MEN *************
| Name |
Rate |
Photo |
Comments |
Billy D. Taylor AN
1972 - 1975 |
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Onboard Indy for the first time Nov.1972
for about a month of carrier qualls.
Would love to have some Photos
of the Ships Interior. |
James Lombardo AO3
"Flash"
1972 - 1975 |
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G Division 1977 - 1979
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Tom Sisson ADJ3
1971 - 1974 |
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Flight Deck Trouble Shooter
AJD/AQ |
Max Miller AMH2
1973 - 1975 |
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Worked The Flight Deck As A
Plane Captain On VA-66 A7E's
Was The Best Of Times |
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| Name |
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Comments |
Cdr R.C. Macke
CO
13 Aug 1973 - Nov 1974
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19 Jul 74 - 21 Jan 75 Med
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Billy D. Taylor AN
1972 - 1975 |
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At present I am a Missionary to the
Philippines. Also have my fifty ton
license thru the U. S. Coast guard.
I am rated though after some schooling
to operate up to 100 ton vessel.
Here in the Islands as a missionary the
Sea definitely seperates you from
Island to Island and well I decide to
go back to school and get my lisence
as a Capt. At present we have a 75ft
boat that we built ourselves and We
are in the process of building a 68ft
ketch trimarran(Multihull) |
Alex O. Davis AD3
1974 - 1976 |
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James Lombardo AO3
"Flash"
1972 - 1975 |
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G Division 1977 - 1979 |
Max Miller AMH2
1973 - 1975 |
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Worked The Flight Deck As A
Plane Captain On VA-66 A7E's
Was The Best Of Times |
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| Name |
Rank |
Photo |
Comments |
Cdr D. P. March
CO
Nov 74 - 05 Mar 76
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15 Oct 75 - 05 May 76 Med
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Alex O. Davis AD3
1974 - 1976 |
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Cdr D. P. March
CO
Nov 74 - 05 Mar 76
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Cdr Robert T. Davis
CO
05 Mar 76 - 03 Jun 77
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31 Mar 77 - 21 Oct 77 Med
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************* OFFICERS *************
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Photo |
Comments |
Cdr Robert T. Davis
CO
05 Mar 76 - 03 Jun 77
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Cdr Stuart J. Fitrell
CO
03 Jun 77 - Jun 78
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CVW-7 Squadrons on board for cruises 1959 - 1977
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