Warbird Information Exchange

VF-83s Sam Brocato was was killed in a crash on active duty in the late 50s.

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A Corsair of VBF-83 takes off.




Wheels up landing of a VBF-83 Corsair.




What appears to be a n Essex Class Carrier on fire.
Anyone know which one?






VF-83 launching for a sortie.



Well that's the last of my grandfathers pictures. Looking at them and sharing them with you here, has in some way, let me reconnect with my grandfather.

I hope you've enjoyed them.

Thanks for looking.

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I've seen too many airplanes destroyed by the term "Static Restoration."

I know I am a little late to this forum. but it was awesome to find pictures of my grandfather lieutenant j.g Samuel E Commella. if anybody has any other pictures of him or any informationabout his time on the Essex I would appreciate any help I can get


Wonder 3: Lt. (jg) Billie L. Wilson, Lt. (jg) Max F. Lowe Jr., Lt. David F. Weaver, Lt. (jg)Emmett B. Boutwell.



Wonder 4: Lt. (jg) Beeman N. Fallwell, Lt. Max D. Mohr, Lt. (jg) William S. Heretig, Ens. Raymond A. Wiesner.



Wonder 6: Lt. Thomas L. Conder Jr., Lt. (jg) Lawrence A. Clark, Lt. (jg) John R. Larkin Jr., Lt. (jg) John K. Titus.



Wonder 12: Lt. (jg) Samuel J. Brocato, Lt. (jg) Hugh N. Batten, Lt. (jg) George Minar, Ens. Owen R. Roth.



Wonder 13: Lt. (jg) Thomas B. Crowther, Lt. (jg) Samual E. Commella, Lt (jg) Rosser L. Clark Jr., Ens. Tarlton.



Wonder 14: Ens. Robert H. Brewer, Lt. (jg) Paul D. Davidson, Lt. (jg) Daniel V. Waldoch, Lt. (jg) Myron E. Kolbe.[/quote]

Some more 83 stuff ... a couple posted already

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Hi,
By way of introduction, I am an amateur researcher in Tokyo, writing a blog.
Japan's National Diet Library has this report open on their web. http://dl.ndl.go.jp/info:ndljp/pid/4004655

Found that the daughter of LTJG WEAR is mentioned here; are you still in touch with her?
The reason why I am asking is, I had a chance to e-mail with the son of LTJG COUMBE.
He is asking me nothing, but I just want to see how far I can go.

Regards,
M. Tanaka
Tokyo

Tanaka San,

Yes, I'm still in contact with Wear's daughter. She & her daughter came out in 1998, when we were searching for Wear's plane in Mutsu Bay. I was never able to get in touch with any of Coumbe's relative, so I would be interested in getting in contact with you.

I have a website on WWII Naval Aviation & have a couple of photos of Wear on the site.

I'll PM you tomorrow after I get back from work.

Sincerely,

Mac
http://www.ww2nar-pac.com

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The adventure of their lives.

Curtis,

I know I'm VERY late to this thread, but I'm working on a book about CVG-83 and Essex, and would love to see if I could talk to you about your collection.

My uncle (Richard A. Roiz) was a radar operator on Essex from late 1943 thru early 1946. I have some things I can share with you as well.

Here's his second place (to the Marines) basketball team on right as CVG-4 was leaving and CVG-83 was going on board in mid-March 1945.

Thank you for your consideration!

Mark Herber

He went to prison on child porrnnography charges and probably still there if he hasn't
been shanked!
Find me on facebook I have some VBF-83 stuff!

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