frank2far Posted April 7, 2019 Author Share #126 Posted April 7, 2019 VA-175 "Taxi Service" patch from the USS WASP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirk Posted April 7, 2019 Share #127 Posted April 7, 2019 Very comprehensive collection! Like the early Jet helmets, similar to what my uncle had when he went thru flight training in the early 50's. Thanks for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank2far Posted April 7, 2019 Author Share #128 Posted April 7, 2019 Very comprehensive collection! Like the early Jet helmets, similar to what my uncle had when he went thru flight training in the early 50's. Thanks for sharing! Thanks. My dad was a pack rat and I grew up with this stuff. I am glad he kept it all. The letters are the best and most of the photos correspond to the letters. I was able to take to a few of the members of the squadron and LSOs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank2far Posted April 7, 2019 Author Share #129 Posted April 7, 2019 A few years later, and YES, I have all his stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank2far Posted April 7, 2019 Author Share #130 Posted April 7, 2019 VA-673 and VF-673, Captain Claude Lavinge on the far side of the cockpit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank2far Posted April 8, 2019 Author Share #131 Posted April 8, 2019 With instructor, Captain Claude Lavinge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank2far Posted April 8, 2019 Author Share #132 Posted April 8, 2019 Captain Levinge today, 95 years young. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank2far Posted April 8, 2019 Author Share #133 Posted April 8, 2019 Uma, Az.? Reynolds kneeling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank2far Posted April 8, 2019 Author Share #134 Posted April 8, 2019 APH-6 with VA-673. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank2far Posted April 8, 2019 Author Share #135 Posted April 8, 2019 No longer VA-673 but now VF-673. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank2far Posted April 8, 2019 Author Share #136 Posted April 8, 2019 Notice the safety sticker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank2far Posted April 8, 2019 Author Share #137 Posted April 8, 2019 Captain Levinge in an FJ4 Fury. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank2far Posted April 8, 2019 Author Share #138 Posted April 8, 2019 "Thumbs Up" by Lt. Reynolds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank2far Posted April 8, 2019 Author Share #139 Posted April 8, 2019 One of my favorite photographs. By the way, his call sign was "Batman". Hated flying at night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manayunkman Posted April 8, 2019 Share #140 Posted April 8, 2019 What a wonderful heritage. Outstanding group. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry_k Posted April 8, 2019 Share #141 Posted April 8, 2019 Wow that is incredible and most complete grouping I have ever seen! Great. Im more fun of WW2 Naval Aviation stuff but this is rare pieces in one hand together. Regards, Jerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger Posted April 9, 2019 Share #142 Posted April 9, 2019 Beautiful thread, beautiful story, thanks for sharing! Best, Tiger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renegade Posted April 28, 2019 Share #143 Posted April 28, 2019 What A Collection!!! Amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted April 28, 2019 Share #144 Posted April 28, 2019 Outstanding.thanks for sharing the items and story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skypilot6670 Posted April 28, 2019 Share #145 Posted April 28, 2019 Thanks for posting. Great collection. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viking73 Posted April 30, 2019 Share #146 Posted April 30, 2019 These early jet items and photos are really incredible, thank you for sharing them here. Wow! Even better that they belonged to your father. -Derek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viking73 Posted April 30, 2019 Share #147 Posted April 30, 2019 Resting on a Banshee P.S. - If I could add one thing to this wonderful thread, this is an F9F Cougar (most probably a -6/-7) that your father is leaning against and not a Banshee. -Derek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank2far Posted April 30, 2019 Author Share #148 Posted April 30, 2019 P.S. - If I could add one thing to this wonderful thread, this is an F9F Cougar (most probably a -6/-7) that your father is leaning against and not a Banshee. -Derek Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank2far Posted April 30, 2019 Author Share #149 Posted April 30, 2019 VA-175 squadron crew, USS WASP 1953. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank2far Posted April 30, 2019 Author Share #150 Posted April 30, 2019 1954 squadron party. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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