Attack Squadron 85; Official Nickname: Black Falcons, 1958–1994. A-6 squadron / NAS Oceana

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  • I think its the $7-8 million to get it started and the $2-3 million to keep it up that was its undoing. That's an awful lot of $ to raise and keep raising on an annual basis. Now with the tough times in the economy etc........... Navsea said it cost close to a million a year to keep paint on it above the waterline. Would sure like to see it saved but I think the move to Philly makes it a certainty that its a reef or a scrap deal.
  • I think a good paint job will make the FID look as good as new. It's amazing how the Navy says it's too rusty and too far gone to preserve as a museum. This ship has too much history to scrap or sink.
  • Thanks for the link Kim. The FID looks quite different from it's active days.
  • http://picasaweb.google.com/mattgineo/ForestallEdit?feat=email#slid... You might try to copy and paste this link. It has photos of the Forrestal move from last Friday
  • how much is it worth when sold as scrap metal (Forrestal that is), lets buy it, we all chip in, everybody gets a condo on board anchored offshore or permanent pier side, id buy if i could
  • Frank,good to see your post, let me know when or if you decide to go to Va Beach,only live 5 hours away,may see if we could meet up, let me know Jamie
  • Howdy everyone, been awhile since I have checked this page out and noticed I am getting behind on staying in touch. Has been a hectic year with the job. I am starting to see names again that I recognize from my time with the Falcons from 79-82. Would be good to hear from anyone I worked with or went on Liberty with. Anyone that remembers me in Egypt keep the stories to yourself...LOL. Well anyway won't bore everyone and hope to get reaquainted with old friends and shipmates. Am toying with the idea of going back to VA.Beach as the wife would like to see where I was stationed. Hope this finds everyone doing well and talk to ya soon. I will start checking things more often. Frank "Cowboy" Kistler
  • Just received email from the Forrestal Society people that the USS Forrestal will be moved from Newport Naval Station on July the 15th (16th,17th,or 18th) if bad weather. They're towing her to Philly ship yard but have not said what happens after she gets there. Will post more if I hear. There's a small cruise ship with some $25 seats available that is going to escort her down to Philly if anyone's interested. Could be the beginning of the end for Forrestal !
  • Hey Falcons I have been to the pensacola naval air museum and they have a wall with all the pilots that have 10,000 traps and CDR Zallatoper is one of them thats a lot of flying Dale George
  • Hello everyone hope we can pull off a reunion it would be good to see all of you again ps hope they dont make a reef out of the FID to much history on that ship me and my grandfather served on the FID hate to see it sunk. take care Dale
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2017 VA85 Reunion

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 reunion, you need to be added to the reunion roster.  Send an email indicating your interest to:  va85reunion@gmail.comWe had a great time during our last reunion in 2014.  Lets keep it going.  Hope to see everyone there.Any suggestions?

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Locating an old shipmate.

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 much appreciated.

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