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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 08.18.07 gwf
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VF-32 Swordsmen CVW-6
U.S.S. INDEPENDENCE CV-62
Home Base: NAS Oceana
Establishment as VBF-3 - 1 February 1945
Redesignated VF-32 - 7 August 1948
Planes
F4U-4 Corsair
F9F-6 Cougar
F8U-1 Crusader
F-4B Phantom II
F-14A Tomcats
F-14B Tomcats |
VF-32 deployed on board the INDY
with CVW-6 - 1980 thru 1985 |
07 Jun 82 - 22 Dec 82 Med
************* OFFICERS *************
| Name |
Rank |
Photo |
Comments |
TARPS
(Tactical Airborne Reconnaissance Pod System)
Since the early 1980s F-14s have had provision for
the attachment of the Tactical Air Reconnaissance
Pod System (TARPS), carrying optical and infrared
cameras and permitting the aircraft to perform the
photo reconnaissance role without degrading its
performance in other roles. The only modifications
required are wiring changes and cockpit readouts.
In 1989, the Navy decided to phase out the F-14's
reconnaissance mission in favor of using F/A-18
Hornets. During Operation Desert Storm in
January-February 1991, however,
F-14s flew 781 TARPS missions.
18 Oct 83 - 11 Apr 84
Caribbean - Grenada / Med / North Atlantic
************* ENLISTED *************
| Name |
Rate |
Photo |
Comments |
James Robert Partain Jr. AN
Oct 1983 - 12 Dec 1986 |
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I now look back on those days with affection
since I am nearing 40..... then, I was young,
impatient and could not wait to get home
after my EAOS! Hope to see you this Fall!! |
Howard William Hoover AT3
1982 - 1985 |
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Great to be aboard! |
Gary Williams AD3
May 1981 May 1985 |
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Never missed any deployments
while in VF-32.
Worked the Power Plant Shop,
Line Divison as Plane Captain
and trouble shooter.
Wish I could be with the
Fighting 32 in Todays World |
Faustino Benitez AO2
"Benny"
15 Oct 83 - 19 Mar 85 |
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Edward Cafarella PH2
June 1982 - May 1984
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1982 Med cruise
1983-84 Med / Grenada cruise
worked in the TARPS dept. |
Thomas E. Turner AT2(AW)
"Ted"
1982 - 1985
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************* OFFICERS *************
| Name |
Rank |
Photo |
Comments |
Lt. Robert F. Rossetti
18 Oct 83 19 Feb 1985 |
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U.S. Navy Photo
16 Oct 84 - 19 Feb 85
Med / Indian Ocean
************* ENLISTED *************
| Name |
Rate |
Photo |
Comments |
Gary Lee Chasteen Jr. ADAN
Chaz
Oct 1984 Feb 1985 |
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Worked in the AIMD Jet Shop
with Petty Officers Dearwester, Orr,
Yost and Rushin and CPO Kilo.
Disharged as an AD3 |
James Robert Partain Jr. AN
Oct 1983 - 12 Dec 1986 |
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I now look back on those days with affection
since I am nearing 40..... then, I was young,
impatient and could not wait to get home
after my EAOS! Hope to see you this Fall!! |
Howard William Hoover AT3
1982 - 1985 |
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Great to be aboard! |
Gary Williams AD3
May 1981 May 1985 |
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Never missed any deployments
while in VF-32.
Worked the Power Plant Shop,
Line Divison as Plane Captain
and trouble shooter.
Wish I could be with the
Fighting 32 in Todays World |
Thomas E. Turner AT2(AW)
"Ted"
1982 - 1985
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************* OFFICERS *************
| Name |
Rank |
Photo |
Comments |
Lt. Robert F. Rossetti
18 Oct 83 19 Feb 1985 |
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CVW-6 Squadrons on board for cruises 1979 - 1985
* Tailcode: AE *
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