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Challengers (VF 43) Crew List
The table below contains the names of sailors who were assigned to the Challengers (VF 43). 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 18 crew members registered for the Challengers (VF 43).
| Name | Rank/Rate | Period | Remarks/Photo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smith, Bobby | AD2 | 1950 – 1952 | |
| Hutchins, Hutch | AE1 | 1976 – Dec 15, 1977 | Transferred into 43's AE shop after sea duty with VA 46 on the JFK. Made 1st class and went to Quality Assurance till discharge. Went to college , retired as Police Captain (Atlantic City) |
| Mayle, Wayne/ Superskate | AMS3 | Mar 1976 – Oct 8, 1979 | worked flight line as plane caption and trouble shooter, corrosion control, and airframe shop |
| Clyburn, Frank | ABH-3 | Nov 6, 1976 – | I was assigned to the line as a plane captain. I had a great time with a terrific bunch buddies. |
| Yarbrough, David (Yarbee) | AE1 | 1977 – 1980 | Served in AE shop then became supervisor when made AE1. Served under Commanders C.L. & E.T. Smith. |
| Henson, Mike | abh3 | Jan 8, 1977 – Sep 10, 1978 | I served as Line Trouble shooter when I left the squadron. I was affectionately known as "Ensign Henson", even though I was not an officer. |
| Hall, Marvin | AME-2 | Feb 22, 1977 – Feb 20, 1981 | |
| McGrew, David | AMEC | Jan 1, 1978 – Oct 9, 1979 | |
| Stone, Robin | AZAN | 1979 – 1981 | Worked in Maintenance control and Maintenance admin while stationed at Oceana in the 'Fighting 43. |
| Claus, Russ | AZ3 | Apr 5, 1979 – May 21, 1981 | I worked @Maint Control, Tech Lib and Safety Office. |
| Janus, Jo Jo | AME1 | Sep 5, 1979 – Sep 11, 1981 | AME shop for two years |
| MacGinnis, Kirk | PR1 | Apr 30, 1986 – Sep 30, 1989 | Paraloft supervisor and a drag chute man for the KFIRs. |
| Simone, Robert | ADC(AW) | Apr 19, 1987 – Nov 24, 1990 | Spent majority of time as Powerplants LPO before moving over to QA. |
Gaudio, Gabriel  | Ams 2 | Jun 6, 1988 – Mar 4, 1991 | Looking for all people served with |
| Goldsbury, Jeff | AO2 | Oct 1988 – Jan 1991 | Worked in the AO shack. Good times! |
| Hart, Charlie | AO2(AW) | Aug 20, 1991 – Aug 24, 1993 | Was the best kept secret for shore duty. |
| Pace, Charles | AO1 | 1992 – 1994 | Ordnance shop and QA. Loved this squadron. |
| Boody, Rob | ATAN | Jun 1992 – Jun 1994 |
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