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Mon Oct 19, 2009 4:56 pm
Does anyone know where to look to find out Naval squadron operational histories? In specific I'm interested to learn about the missions flown by the VF-211 "Fighting Checkmates" on their 64-65 & 65-66 cruises in Vietnam.
While cleaning out my parents basement I recently came across several of my Uncle's 3" audio reels from these cruises. While I try and locate a reel to reel player I would like to learn as much the about the missions flown as I can.
Thanks
Shay
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Tue Oct 20, 2009 11:15 am
Thanks. That's a basic squadron history. What I'm seeking is a bit more specific. I'm looking for Mission histories or accounts from the 64-65 and 65-66 deployments of VF-211 to Vietnam aboard the USS Hancock. Thanks again though.
Shay
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Semper Fortis
Tue Oct 20, 2009 5:35 pm
Shay, try contacting the editors of "The Hook", the publication of the Tailhook Association. They often publish quite detailed squadron histories.
http://www.tailhook.org/
Good luck!
---Tom
Tue Oct 20, 2009 6:48 pm
I have obtained complete squadron histories, AARs, etc via NARA at College Park and the Navy History Center.
Shay wrote:Does anyone know where to look to find out Naval squadron operational histories? In specific I'm interested to learn about the missions flown by the VF-211 "Fighting Checkmates" on their 64-65 & 65-66 cruises in Vietnam.
While cleaning out my parents basement I recently came across several of my Uncle's 3" audio reels from these cruises. While I try and locate a reel to reel player I would like to learn as much the about the missions flown as I can.
Thanks
Shay
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Semper Fortis
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