Time flies but unfortunately A-6's no longer do. Nevertheless, keep the camaraderie going!
For those who are wanting or plan to attend the next reunion, it will take place October 5th thru 8th in Charleston, SC.
To get updates regarding the reunio
Read more…Does anyone recall a tall AT in the early 80's? His name was Steve, but I can't recall his last name.
Also, I'm trying to locate an AE, Joey Martinez, if anyone knows how to contact him. He was in VA85 in the late 70's- early 80's.
Any help would be mu
Read more…This discussion is for those interested in attending the next reunion slated for 2014. Sound-Off!
Read more…Wondering if anyone has heard from Bill Early, Allen Hamm, or Robert Carpenter? Wondering if my old buds are still around.
Read more…VA-85 Mug - The perfect size for your favorite morning beverage or late night brew. Large, easy-grip handle. Treat yourself or give as a gift to someone special.
I have several left over fro
Read more…Thanks for keeping me up dated. I am curious if any of the guys from 1959 thru 1961 have shown an interest in the rerunion. Thanks again
Read more…For any of you folks that are thinking about going to the reunion this year and seeing the airshow this site has some great pictures of the show from this past Sept. Just go to Airliners.net and in the search window put Virginia Beach Oceana NAS and
Read more…Reunion sounds good might try to make it AZ3 Morris 75-79 If thay scrap the fid how about allowing the crew members a piece of it.
Read more…VA85 Reunion Set For September 2011 -
A reunion for VA85 will be at Virginia Beach, Va. on September 22, 23, 24 2011 at the Ramada Inn South to coincide with the NAS Oceana Air Show. For more information, contact Robert Moore at: rmoore0418@hotmail.
Read more…While researching history for VA85, I came across "awards.navy.mil/awards/webapp01.nsf"
Under Unit Awards it shows we received an approved award "AE" in October 69. Also received an award "MU" beginning Sept, 1969 through 30 April, 1970.
I am trying to
Was going through pictures the other day and came across this gem. If I remember correctly the nose strut collapsed on engine start up. As soon as the hyd pumps had enough pressure to unlock the down lock cylinder.
Read more…Reading some of these others stories reminded me of a bad one for me - that eventually turned out o.k. We were sitting in port in Athens in '73 and I had to go up to work on one of the birds that had some sort of fuel transfer problems. This A-6 was
Read more…I remember a fellow ame pulled the safety pin from the canopy , B O O M !!!he was in the breeze. If I remember correctly, it was lost in the ocean.Last name was Denny I can't recall his first name right now.(but I will)
Read more…What prompted me to start this discussion was an inquiry as to where the location was of a picture I posted. The picture was of Dave (Bosco), Red and Chow Dog, taken at the bus stop at Siginella Field, Sicily during the ’78 Med Cruise. As I studied t
Read more…If your interested in participating in a possiible reunion, please let me know. I'm trying to get an idea of how many, where it would be and when a good time of year. Obviously it can't happen anytime too soon, but if enough of you are interested the
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