Nice article on the History of the S3. See pp 19, 44.
Nice video of a test flight of a restored RAN S2.
RIP Lavern "Vern" Listol May 31st, 2024RIP Sidney King Graham April 4th, 2024. See new note from Cathy.
Walter Willess sent us some great pictures from his 1972 cruise on the Ticonderoga
Cliff Mitchell organized an all hands VS-29 get together in Tulsa September 26-29, 2022. It was held at the River Spirit Hotel & Casino. See pictures of the reunion.
Morris Emigh recounts an interesting fuel problem story. See details.
Walt Krupnak had his G-1 flight jacket upgraded. Bring back some memories? See details.
Congratulations to Walter Krupnak AT 63-64, who was awarded the prestigious Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award for 50 years of dedicated service to aviation safety.
A well written short history of the S2
Report from a wife who followed the ship on the 1964 cruise to WestPac
S2 facebook Group - lots of interesting pictures, including 1950's VS21
Great video of the 67-68 Westpac cruise by Adam Savje
List of VS29 Commanding Officers, courtesy of RAFS
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