I was with RVAH-11 in '69. We deployed to the Med and had to leave early during our shakedown because some Airliners were hijacked. I was with them till '73. I joined RVAH-9 in '76 and left when they decommissioned.
"Norman. I was in the last Viggie squadron (RVAH 7) when it decommissioned in Key West in 1979. A company bought two of them and cut them up for the metal. The others flew out for static displays. The best I can remember. I was an AT 1 at the…"
"Terry. Were you looking for a side view picture of a Viggie? I have one of RVAH 6 in flight. What is your email address? I'll see if I can sent you a copy. I was an AT1 in RVAH7 when they decommissioned in Key West."
"Jesus. I think I was in Albany, Ga when you were. I was there two different times. The first time I was in RVAH 11 and the second time I was in RVAH 9. I was the IR/DDS tech in the AT shop and IMA."
"Hey Jay. I was in Heavy 7 when it decommissioned in Key West. I was an AT1 at the time. I transferred to Memphis for instructor duty. Missed the Viggie."
"Hello Brian. Yep I was in Heavy 6. I was also in Heavy 7 when the Viggies decommissioned in Key West. I worked on the Infrared and Digital Data systems. They were a beautiful airplane."
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Aaron, a BIG WELCOME ABOARD FOR YOU ! Was in v/r-6 also !!!
Terry RVAH-14
Hi Aaron,
Welcome aboard with a Hoot Hoot.
John VAH-9
Welcome aboard, Aaron! Another Heavy Sixer!! Brian Hunter.