VSF-1Photograph Album1964-65: l-r: Mighty Shrike Skyhawk BuNo 147719, NG 402, Blue Blazers BuNo 147738, NG-302, Mighty Shrike BuNo 149531, NG-412 & BuNo 147746 parked on the Ranger. Blue Blazers Skyhawk 149502, NG-303 on the cat. Dick Wells via "Boom" Powell BuNo144893 on the ramp. From "Boom" Powell 05 FEB 1966: War Hawks Skyhawk BuNo 145002, NA-82, with a F11F Tiger nose parked on the ramp. Unknown Photographer via W. Mutza VSF-1 Commanding Officer and Rudolph the Red Nosed Skyhawk (BuNo.145002). 1966 Warhawks Skyhawk BuNo 142872, NA-87, and squadron Blue Jackets. Photo from Jon Selah. Mar 1966 War Eagles Skyhawk BuNo 145002, NA-82, with Tiger nose and Fallon Det. Officers & Bluejackets. Photo from Jon Selah. Nov 1966 Warhawks Skyhawk BuNo 144967, NA-89, parked on the ramp. Photo by Clay Jansson via Tailhook Association. Nov 1966 Warhawks Skyhawk BuNo 144967, NA-89 tail. Photo by Clay Jansson via Tailhook Association. 1966 War Eagles Skyhawks BuNo 144869, AJ-580, and BuNo 144999, AJ-578, in formation while operating from the USS Shangri La. Photo from Charlie Waring via "Boom" Powell. 1966 War Eagles Skyhawk BuNo 144999, AJ-578, in flight while operating from the USS Shangri La. Photo from Charlie Waring via "Boom" Powell. 1966 War Eagles Skyhawks BuNo 144954, AJ-571, BuNo 145022, AJ-570, BuNo 144955, AJ-578 and BuNo 144956, AJ-577, in formation while over the USS Shangri La. Photo from Charlie Waring via "Boom" Powell. 1966: CDR Waring poses in front of one of the War Eagles Skyhawks. Photo from "Boom" Powell. 1966: War Eagles pilots in front of one of the squadrons Skyhawks. L-R: (all are LTjg) Howie Fowler, Gerry Evans, Bob Powell, Phil Mall. Fowler deployed with VSF-1 in Shangri La, while the others wound up in VSF-3 in Intrepid. Photo from "Boom" Powell. 1966: VSF-1 Skyhawks on the Alameda ramp, front to back: BuNo 145002, NA-83, (aka Rudi); BuNo 144999, NA-78; and BuNo 142809. "Boom Powell" 1966: VSF-1 Skyhawks on the Alameda ramp, front to back: BuNo 145002, NA-83, (aka Rudi); BuNo 144999, NA-78; and BuNo 142809. "Boom Powell" Circa 1966: Warhawks Skyhawk BuNo 142872, NA-87, and squadron Blue Jackets. "Boom Powell" 1966: VSF-1 Skyhawk formation, from top BuNo 145022, NA-70; BuNo 144954, NA-71; BuNo 144983, NA-72; and BuNo 142877, NA-73. "Boom Powell" 1966: War Eagles Skyhawk formation, cw from top BuNo 144869, AJ-580; BuNo 144994, AJ-574; BuNo 144983, AJ-572; and BuNo 142872, AJ-582. "Boom Powell" 1966-67: VSF-1 Skyhawk BuNo 144893, AJ-500, and Sunliners A-4E BuNo 151052, AJ-405, parked near the Shang's island. "Boom Powell" Late 1966, early 67: VSF-1 was still a fighter squadron with NA (not applicable, we joked) two digit nose numbers when this was taken. Navy publicity photo for article in Howie Fowler's (he’s in the foreground) northern CA hometown newspaper. "Boom Powell" 28 OCT 1966: partial view of VSF-1 Skyhawk BuNo 144943 parked on the ramp next to VSF-1 BuNo 145002, NA-88, aka Rudi with the Tiger nose graft. "Boom Powell" Circa 1966: VSF-1 Skyhawk formation: BuNo 142877, NA-73; BuNo 144983, NA-72; BuNo 144954, NA-71 and BuNo 145022, NA-70. "Boom Powell" 28 OCT 1966: VSF-1 Skyhawk BuNo 144967, NA-89, parked on the ramp next to BuNo 145002, NA-88, (aka Rudi). "Boom Powell" Circa 1966: 12 o'clock view of VSF-1 Skyhawk BuNo 144967, NA-89, parked on the ramp. "Boom Powell" Circa 1966: VSF-1 Skyhawk BuNo 144967, NA-89, as she passes over the Golden gate bridge. "Boom Powell" Late 1966, early 67: VSF-1 Skyhawk BuNo 144989, NA-79, in flight after recent washing - no oil streaks from the J-65 engine. Markings on tail are dark green. "Boom Powell" 1966: VSF-1 Skyhawks on the Alameda ramp, front to back: BuNo 145002, NA-83, (aka Rudi); BuNo 144999, NA-78; and BuNo 142809. "Boom Powell" 28 OCT 1966: VSF-1 Skyhawk BuNo 145002, NA-88, (aka Rudi) parked on the ramp next to BuNo 144967, NA-89. "Boom Powell" Circa 1966: War Eagles Skyhawk BuNo 145022, AJ-570, and squadron pilots from the Shangrii-La cruise. "Boom Powell" Circa 1966: VSF-1 Skyhawk BuNo 145022, NA-70. "Boom Powell" Circa 1966: VSF-1 Skyhawk BuNo 145022, NA-70, aboard the Bennington as CDR C.E. Waring commemorates his 500th carrier landing. "Boom Powell" Circa 1966: VSF-1 Skyhawk BuNo 145022, AJ-570, Charlie Hawk and CDR C.E. Waring. "Boom Powell" 1966-67: VSF-1 Skyhawk BuNo 145022, AJ-570, traps aboard the Shang. "Boom Powell" 1968: VSF-1 Skyhawk BuNo 150598, AG-514, BuNo 147703, AG-503, and Spirits BuNo 147749, AG-310, as they prepare to launch from the Independence. Note the Plane Guard is about to launch. "Boom Powell" Circa 1966: CDR Waring poses in front of one of the War Eagles Skyhawks. "Boom Powell" 1966: War Eagles pilots in front of one of the squadrons Skyhawks. L-R: (all are LTjg) Howie Fowler, Gerry Evans, Bob Powell, Phil Mall. Fowler deployed with VSF-1 in Shangri La, while the others wound up in VSF-3 in Intrepid. "Boom Powell" 25 May 1967 Warhawks Skyhawk BuNo 142872, AJ-82, tail section. Photo by Clay Jansson via Tailhook Association. 1967: VSF-1 Skyhawk BuNo 142730, AJ-576, drags the drogue for VF-13 F-8D Crusader BuNo 148692, AJ-102. "Boom Powell" 1966-67 Skyhawk, NA-70 & CDR Waring after commemorating the 500th landing aboard the USS Bennington. Photo from Jon Selah. 1967 BuNo 145022, AJ-570, and squadron pilots from the Shangrii-La cruise. Photo from Jon Selah. 10 Oct 1968 VSF-1 Skyhawk BuNo 147701, AG-531, parked on the ramp. Photo from "Boom" Powell. Circa 1969: Warhawks Skyhawk BuNo 149497, AG-502, being maneuvered into position by the deck crew and a tillie bar. Photo by Naval Aviation News 10 OCT 1968: VSF-1 Skyhawk BuNo 147701, AG-531, parked on the ramp. "Boom" Powell 1968: VSF-1 Skyhawk BuNo 150598, AG-514, BuNo 147703, AG-503, and Spirits BuNo 147749, AG-310, as they prepare to launch from the Independence. Note the Plane Guard is about to launch. U.S. Navy photo, "Boom Powell 10 OCT 1968: VSF-1 Skyhawk BuNo 147728, AG-507, parked on the ramp. VSF-1 BuNo 147701, AG-531, in the foreground. "Boom" Powell 10 AUG 1969: Warhawks Skyhawk BuNo 148553, AG-513, parked on the ramp. R. Lock 1969: Warhawks Skyhawk formation, from top - bottom: BuNo 1477xx, BuNo 147728, AG-507, BuNo 149497, AG-502 and BuNo 149583, AG-504. Naval Aviation News photo |