Vma-331

[rfolds]

I was searching the net and ran across VMA-331 on deployment aboard the USS Independence. Brought back memories. Would like to hear from anyone who was in VMA-331 and especially anyone in the best shop in the squadron...The mighty Bubble Chasers. (Hydraulic Shop):banana:

[Barrio_rat]

Sorry, I wasn't a bubble chaser nor was I assigned to them fast movers. I was Avi Ord (ordie or bb stacker to you) with roto head. However, it's always good to have a fellow wing nut here abouts.

Semper Fi!

[wrbones]

I love the smell of freon in the morning....it smells like....contamination control.....


Yeah, I know that was pretty weak, but they can't be funny alla time! LOL

Welcome aboard, Marine


By the way, in 77-79, I thought we had the best shop in the Corps! LOL.


BTW, There are a couple of fixed wingers who drop by now and then. Just be patient.

[Jonesey]

ahh a fellow bubble chaser!! was there from 89-92:) Check out the website

WWW.vma331.com (http://www.vma331.com)

RJ

[ColFred]

Another bubble chaser here - VMA-331 from Feb 1977- July 1980.

Looking for any fellow squadron members from that time.

Semper Fi!

[thumperthegreat]

I was there until 1978 Sgt Hickmott

[rfolds]

I was there until 1978 Sgt Hickmott

Was 331 still flying the A4 in '78? We went back to Beaufort when my niece graduated from PI and boy did it change. Five lane highways and new buildings.

Change is depressing when the past is only in a museum. :cry:

BTW - Does anyone know James E. Royal who taught me the art of "Preventative Maintenace" .

[thumperthegreat]

I remember a Sgt Royal, I think he was a bubble chaser. Yes A-4s were still with Vma-331 in 1978. As a matter of note I think they received the last A-4 that rolled off the line. I was back at the point when they were transistioning to the AV-8B. I worked for Mcdonnell Douglas at the time and even then the changes were amazing.

[rfolds]

I remember a Sgt Royal, I think he was a bubble chaser. Yes A-4s were still with Vma-331 in 1978. As a matter of note I think they received the last A-4 that rolled off the line. I was back at the point when they were transistioning to the AV-8B. I worked for Mcdonnell Douglas at the time and even then the changes were amazing.


Yes sir a bubble chaser indeed.

It would be really great if I could ever get a chance to tell hm what he taught me about preventative maintenace has helped me more than anything else in my career. Spending your time on things before they break is a heck of lot easier.

Thanks for the reply.

[CH53MetalMan]

You guys from Yuma, late 1970's might remember Capt. V? A-4 flight instructor.

Jose Villanueva.

Last I knew of him, he was working for a defense contractor in East Texas. He is very well remembered by both Officers and Enlisted men.

[Sgt Jim]

I thought i was the only bubble chaser here,good to know someone else that knows waht a bubble chaser is.