History Man Posted March 19, 2013 Share #26 Posted March 19, 2013 Very nice group, it looks to be pretty complete; thanks for posting! Philip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KASTAUFFER Posted March 19, 2013 Author Share #27 Posted March 19, 2013 Any chance the cruise book has thier emblems shown VF/VT-60 ?????????????? I can just make out the VF-60 on the leather jackets in the one photo, would appreciate a scan if they are shown !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Johnny No insignia in the unit history, Kurt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TorpedoSquadron11 Posted March 19, 2013 Share #28 Posted March 19, 2013 Kurt, Awesome group. Thanks for posting. Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Signor Posted March 19, 2013 Share #29 Posted March 19, 2013 Thanks for the note kurt !!!!!!!!!!!!!! Johnny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Signor Posted March 20, 2013 Share #30 Posted March 20, 2013 I have found the VT-60 emblem , now I hope someone may post the VF-60 image ................................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bebel Posted March 22, 2013 Share #31 Posted March 22, 2013 Kurt, Another great grouping in your collection. I really like these full of history sets. Thank you very much sharing with us. Franck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KASTAUFFER Posted March 22, 2013 Author Share #32 Posted March 22, 2013 Here is the original rendition of the VT-60 insignia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Signor Posted March 22, 2013 Share #33 Posted March 22, 2013 VERY COOL !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This must have been thier first emblem design, as the one I have has a very mean looking wolf riding a falling torpedo his hands raised claws exposed and mouth open . Thanks very much for posting this one,!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Any chance you ahve the color description for it ????????????????????????? Johnny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KASTAUFFER Posted March 22, 2013 Author Share #34 Posted March 22, 2013 No, this is all I have. It came from the AG60 unit diary on FOLD3.com Kurt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Signor Posted March 23, 2013 Share #35 Posted March 23, 2013 Well , thanks just the same as at least I have the image of the design , sometimes they're harder to find than the color descriptons , I'll see if I can find a contact that mat have a lead to them , have a great weekend !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Johnny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark leonard Posted March 31, 2013 Share #36 Posted March 31, 2013 Hey Kurt........Once again another outstanding grouping,I really like the log book!!!..........Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazmo56 Posted March 30, 2014 Share #37 Posted March 30, 2014 Well , thanks just the same as at least I have the image of the design , sometimes they're harder to find than the color descriptons , I'll see if I can find a contact that mat have a lead to them , have a great weekend !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Johnny Please send me your email address. I'll send jpeg files for the VF-60 patch and the VT-60 patch. My father was the one who requested Disney Studios to create the patches. I'll send the details to you. I also have photos of Airgroup 60, VT-60 and VF-60 taken August 26, 1945 in Hilo, Hawaii. Cornwell is in the the group and VF-60 photos. [email protected] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryno Posted February 21, 2015 Share #38 Posted February 21, 2015 It is interesting that in going through my dad's flight log book (see attached), he flew the very same plane from the Suwannee as Cornwell did on 3 days in October 1944 at Leyte Gulf i.e. my dad's second flight on Oct 19 was in same plane (VIN 42822) as Cornwell's only flight that day and then on Oct 23 they both flew VIN 43065, my dad for 2.3 hrs and Cornwell for 3.8 hrs and then on date of first Kamikazee strike on Suwanne my dad flew 5 hrs in VIN 40611 (likely before the strike) and Cornwell flew same plane (likely Cornwell took off before but was in the air after the strike since he had to land on airfield and not the carrier which was damaged) for 3.5 hours. My dad did not fly again after first attack because on Oct 26 he and other pilots in AG 60 as well as crewmen were busy rescuing crewmen and battling the fires that were generated from the 2nd K strike on Oct 26. The captain's report of this incident was finally de-classified in 2010 and describes the horror of that day as well as the bravery of the men involved. That report might be too large to upload but it is a very compelling read even after all these years have gone by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KASTAUFFER Posted October 23, 2016 Author Share #39 Posted October 23, 2016 Back to the top in remembrance of the Battle of Leyte Gulf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vietvet7071 Posted October 24, 2016 Share #40 Posted October 24, 2016 This grouping and the Franklin grouping are the things that make a Naval Aviator grouping collector's mouth water. Another great one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry_k Posted April 17, 2017 Share #41 Posted April 17, 2017 Very nice group Kurt. Two of his survival silk maps are RAAF made. Nice items! The best regards, Jerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Signor Posted April 18, 2017 Share #42 Posted April 18, 2017 Here's VF-60 emblem, and the other version of VT-60 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Signor Posted April 18, 2017 Share #43 Posted April 18, 2017 VT-60 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KASTAUFFER Posted October 25, 2017 Author Share #44 Posted October 25, 2017 Back up in the remembrance of the Battle of Leyte Gulf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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