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The table below contains the names of sailors who were assigned to the Blackbirds (VA 45). Please keep in mind that this list does only include records of people who submitted their information for publication on this website. If you also served aboard and you remember one of the people below you can click on the name to send an email to the respective sailor. Would you like to have such a crew list on your website?
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There are 31 crew members registered for the Blackbirds (VA 45).
| Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Remarks/Photo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Usoff, Larry | AOAN | Mar 1952 – 1955 | Looking for any "old timers"...you can reach me at 904 262 3764 or e-mail me: amafrog@att.net |
| Nolan, Ray | ADJ3 | 1965 – 1969 | |
| Swatts, Larry | ADJ3 | Oct 24, 1965 – Sep 13, 1967 | Transferred from VA-45 to VA-174 Oct 1967. Both squadrons based @ NAS Cecil Field |
| Dulmaine, Robert {bob} | an | Jul 1966 – Jun 28, 1967 | VA45 was the most exciting time of my life. Working the line I got the chance to do some hands on riding in the back seat of A4s and T28s. What an unforgettable thrill it was. Thank you Navy |
| Garrow, Frank | adjan | 1967 – 1968 | besides fueling and washing the Ta4f what else did we do as a plane captain |
| Atwell, Chuck | AO3 | Jan 1967 – Oct 1969 | Came aboard while the squadron was at Cecil Field. First command out of AOA School. Big trouble maker for the firs part of my tour, finally settled down. Transferred in 68 to WESTPAC |
| George, Charles (Danny) | AO2 | 1969 – 1970 | I was in charge of the flight line and when I made second class I moved into the AO shop. Before I left I was assigned to share the duty officer duties. Wasn't crazy about that but I did my job. Mustered out Nov 2nd 1970 |
| Tracy, Larry | AT2 | Jul 1969 – Oct 1971 | Reported to the Blackbirds upon completion of AV "A" school at NATTC Millington, TN. Worked as a plane captain then went to the AT shop. Transferred to Det-11 and made the North Atlantic-Med cruise in 1971. Great squadron! |
| White, Bob | adjan | Jun 18, 1970 – Oct 14, 1971 | it was different- I went from that to infantry: more fun |
| Mai, Michael (Mike) | AT3 | 1971 – Aug 1, 1973 | |
| Allison, Jimmie | AMH 3 | 1971 – 1972 | Retired QAR DOD quality assurance rep. |
| Halfhill, Halfhitch | AMH 3 | Jan 6, 1971 – Oct 12, 1971 | I came from VA 172 to VA 45 Det 11 when we got back from NATO I was assigned to VC 2 at Cecil Field! Stayed in Navy Reserves and got out in May 25 1975! Enlisted Iowa Guard retired Feb 1996 rank E7 63H30 |
| Scarborough, Steve Wayne | AE/AN --Plane captain | Feb 15, 1971 – Oct 15, 1971 | The Intrepid was a Flagship during that NATO cruise, I had a good time and would like to do it again, except this time at a more leisurely pace. |
| Sanclimenti, Sac | AN | Jun 4, 1972 – Feb 19, 1974 | I reported to VA-45 as an AR. I did my 3 months in 1st lieutenant then reported to the line as a plane captain. My best friends were Davis,McNulty, Swope, and Mean Mouth McMullin. I retired 20 years latter. |
| Lusk, Dan | AE2 | Jul 10, 1972 – Nov 22, 1972 | |
| Hodgson, Burt | AE | 1973 – Jun 1976 | |
| Neumann, Randi | E3 | 1973 – 1977 | Memories of FOD walkdowns and the line shack. Wondering whose still around. |
| Drew, Susan | PETTY OFFICER THIRD CLASS | Mar 17, 1974 – Jan 17, 1978 | I was assigned to the "Blackbirds Bits & Pieces" and was the secretary to Commander Trout and Piccioulo. It was a wonderful time in my life. I received my back-seat check out and flew with LT Bowman and LCDR Page. I married Chris Collins |
| Holmes, Robert | AK2 | Sep 21, 1974 – Apr 1, 1978 | I went back home to San Diego after service.I used my VA 45 job skills in accounting and went on to receive a BS in accounting and a MBA. Our education benefits covered it all. Cecil Field is gone, great memories!!! |
| Brooks, Thomas | E-5 Aviation Ordnanceman | 1976 – 1979 | At first I worked in the 1st Lt. Division for 3 months then was assigned to the Flight line Division for almost 2 years then went into the AO shop for the remainder of my time. Served under Trout, Porter, and Hertzler. |
| Cunningham, Glenn | ABHAN, ABH-3 | 1977 – 1978 | I was part of the line crew. I was part of the color guard for Light Attack Wing One Color Guard for Commander Porters change of command would like to talk to anyone who was line crew or color guard |
| Darpel, Ron | E5 | Jul 1977 – May 1980 | Assigned to VA-45 from 1977 to 1980, worked flight line and then AME shop. Had a great time at Cecil Field and Jacksonville Florida, looking for other members. Was back seat qualified and flew in the TA-4J Skyhawk often |
| Spencer, James | AE2 | 1978 – 1981 | |
| Merklinger, Sandra | E-3 | Jul 1978 – 1980 | VA-45 was my first station. Started out working for "Boats" cleaning, moved to the Flight line then eventually to the Ops office where I kept the pilot log books. It was a great time and I have many fond memories. |
| Birchmire, Geneva (Ginny) | E-3 | 1979 – 1981 | Came to the squadron when still at Cecile Field. JAX. Made the move to NAS Boca Chicha Key West |
| Gallup, Deborah | E-3 | 1979 – Aug 18, 1981 | Was plane captain with Va-45 - we were moved out of jax to key west. Female plane captain. Last name was Bonnette then. |
| Joyner, Ronald | AO2 | Nov 5, 1979 – Oct 28, 1981 | Meet my wife here when we were station at cecil field. AK2 lena Anderson. We moved with the squadron to Key west fl. Great fishing. Please email me if we served together. By the way Lena an I are still married 42 years |
| Nichols, Gary | AME-3 gary nichols | Jun 1, 1981 – Jun 1, 1983 | had a great time in the keys with the blackbirds |
| Felton, Richard | 3rd class petty officer | 1982 – 1985 | Had a great time and made alot of friends .lost all my contacts 2 months after I got out I had a house fire .would love to get in touch with them |
| New, Joey | Petty Officer 3rd Class/AZ | Oct 30, 1982 – Jun 16, 1986 | I basically grew up from a teenager to a young adult in VF45. I often think my old buddies Mark Dumont, Brett Boynton, Kevin Key, Mike Krom, James Pass, Joe Van Meter.. I know I'm forgetting a lot of old pals. |
| Ford, Aaron | E6 | Oct 10, 1984 – Sep 6, 1987 | Looking for shipmates that served during that time, in particular the admin crew. YNC Hoffer, YN3 Ballew, YN3 Carmella Thompson. |
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