Hello Ron, after all these years. Hope you are in good health.
I was a Radio/Recon AT3 and later AT2. I joined RVAH-14 on 3Apr1970, made the 70-71 Med cruise and most of the 71-72, leaving the squadron, ship, and Navy in May of 72. On JFK I covered most day check launches and recoveries of our Vigis. I was at the ready with my oxygen mask unit and canoe crank. When not launching, it seemed like I spent most of my time dragging one or the other of the 75 lb. halves of the ALQ-55 across the flight deck and down to the shop, or checking for crushed PECM cables, or potting a 56 pin connector for some type of black box.
I have a few photos of the squadron members (mostly taken in the AT shop) that I plan to post soon. John Brammer
Hi Ron , A big Happy Birthday to ya ! See you were in the same big plane squadrons as I was , am trying to remember was it the same time 63-64 ,VAH-8 , LATE 64 -66 IN V/ R -6 ? And where the heck is Elm Mott TX ? Did spend 22 yrs. in Dallas TX area a ways back !
Ron, as soon as I figure out this iPad, I will try to get a. Couple of the banjos that I make on here. Electronics comes to me a lot harder now. Am 77now, a young guy.
Hello Ron, after all these years we still like our music. Boy am a big dummy on the computer.ha. Send me some info for fun. Good to know you are ok. Delbert
"Hi John, Sorry to take so long to reply. Right after my earlier comment, I remembered who you are and how I remembered you. Hey I'm 71, senior moments occur regularly.. My email is rondoefritz@att.net and feel free to get in touch. I'll share…"
"Hi John, I was an AT1 in H-14 from 1970 to 73. I remember you but can't remember what your job was. Great photos and I remember those events also... "
"So happy to hear from you and have tried several times over the years to find you. Please email me at rondoefritz@att.net and we can share some history. I've been in contact with some of the other guys and will bring you up to date on them if you…"
"Hi Pete, thanks for the Bday wish. I was in H-8 from Jan 1964 and ended up with surprise early set of orders to H-6 in early 1965. As H-6 was in the middle of transition to the RA5C, there were several delays in getting their first aircraft. …"
"Delbert, gosh it's great to hear from you. I've talked about your banjo pickin many times over the years. We live in Waco, Tx, fully retired and I spend several hours weekly entertaining in local retirement centers and nursing homes. My email is…"
Got an email some time ago with your name on it from the net with a question from Roland Wayne Dodd. I can't find it at RVAH-14 site on the net to respond to... Help?"
I'm Ron Fritz. I was a AT1 and ran the Electronic Recon Branch when I remember you from. I remember quite a bit about you (all good) and just wanted to say "Hi"
I live in Waco Texas and my email adress is rdfritz@hughes.net.
Ron"
Glad to hear from you as I have wondered where you were. I live in Waco, Texas. Retired from the Navy in 1983 and retired for good in 2006, from a Aircraft Defense Contractor here in Waco. My email address is rdfritz@hughes.net. I'd love…"
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Another big Happy Birthday too you Ron & many more !!!!!!
Hello Ron, after all these years. Hope you are in good health.
I was a Radio/Recon AT3 and later AT2. I joined RVAH-14 on 3Apr1970, made the 70-71 Med cruise and most of the 71-72, leaving the squadron, ship, and Navy in May of 72. On JFK I covered most day check launches and recoveries of our Vigis. I was at the ready with my oxygen mask unit and canoe crank. When not launching, it seemed like I spent most of my time dragging one or the other of the 75 lb. halves of the ALQ-55 across the flight deck and down to the shop, or checking for crushed PECM cables, or potting a 56 pin connector for some type of black box.
I have a few photos of the squadron members (mostly taken in the AT shop) that I plan to post soon. John Brammer
Hi Ron,,could you send me your e-mail?Mine is n9kvx@sbcglobal.net take care.JIM
Hi Ron , A big Happy Birthday to ya ! See you were in the same big plane squadrons as I was , am trying to remember was it the same time 63-64 ,VAH-8 , LATE 64 -66 IN V/ R -6 ? And where the heck is Elm Mott TX ? Did spend 22 yrs. in Dallas TX area a ways back !