I was a AT with Nine, and yes, I was stationed in Sanford. I reported aboard July 5, 1957 out of A School and left Nine June 24, 1960. Made the Saratoga's first trip across the Atlantic for Strikeback in September 1957 and 2 Med cruises. Also shook down the Ranger and Forestall. After I made second class, I ran the flight deck crew for the Radio Shop.
"Hi Donald,
I actually observed a pilot eject just after takeoff. If I remember correctly he was flying an A-3. I was on the flight deck by the fan tail when I observed the plane go down in front of the Carrier, and then the pilot ejected. From my…"
"Hi Robert,
I was in RVAH-9 on the USS Ranger on the West Pac Cruise in 1968. I'm trying locate my shipmates from the air frames division. I recently put in a claim to the VA for over exposure to Toluene, as we used the chemical to wash the RA5-C…"
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Hello Dave,
I was a AT with Nine, and yes, I was stationed in Sanford. I reported aboard July 5, 1957 out of A School and left Nine June 24, 1960. Made the Saratoga's first trip across the Atlantic for Strikeback in September 1957 and 2 Med cruises. Also shook down the Ranger and Forestall. After I made second class, I ran the flight deck crew for the Radio Shop.
How about you?
John
David were you an AQB in the squadron on the 70 and 71Med cruises?
Welcome aboard.
Hello Dave,
Welcome aboard.
John VAH-9