| 05 Dec |
HappyWally GMG2
(Walter Davis)
YES; aft. guns removed and helo deck installed some time in 65 or 66. |
| 05 Dec |
Aludra Gun Crew (Wally Davis
(Walter Davis)
On board USS Aludra 1966 thru 1969. Well on board enjoyed listening to ships band (Lost and Found). Liked to hear "Black is Black" and "Ninety 6 Tears". |
| 13 Sep |
HI gang
(Donaldson James)
I am having problems with stuff I don't understand. Are any of my shipmates suffering from respatory problems. Could be Agent Orange or asbestos exposure? I left the 55 in Sept of 68. I was a EM1 at the time. After breathing problems I was sent to Oakknoll Hospital where they removed most of my... More |
| 29 Dec |
was the Aludra modified in 65?
(edwardo jdonnello)
former crewmemeber believes the aludra was modified with the aft gun removed and a helo pad installed? did that modification transpire? he got off her in 65, and says thats what he heard was to happen? yes/no?. |
| 29 Dec |
Ralph Aerni 1963-65
(edwardo jdonnello)
Ralph remembers Whitley,Hathoot and a few other names on this site. And when Jenkins drown. He's not online, and so I posted this for him. he is looking for Perry, who was from Nebraska, they went through boot together and erved n the Aludra. |
| 29 Dec |
ralph does!
(edwardo jdonnello)
Frank, ralph remembers you , and he recalled to me the entire insident of Jenkins drowning while they where painting the captains gig. I have been researching th Aludra for ralph, and he just told me the story. there is more, and he said yes he was from muscokee, and he siad he wasa real... More |
| 29 Dec |
the witness says painting not securing.
(edwardo jdonnello)
they where not securing, but painting the captains gig, this fact is stated by Ralph, the witnes to the whole thing, if the official report says securing, that is incorrect. ralph was on the Aludra, and was painting the gig with Jenkins, when jenkins cable popped, and he fell overboard. Ralph is... More |
| 14 Sep |
reunion
(Leslie Ferguson)
hey guys all that served on the USS Aludra AF55 let me hear from you. |
| 12 Aug |
GOT ANY ALUDRA PICTURES
(James Whitley)
if you have any pictures email them to me at jyjim@comcast.net . OR you can have them scaned at walgrens drug store and mail me the disc and i'll post them. jim whitley 362 redwood dr felton ca 95018 do this before we all DIE
to view go to webshots search jyjimv8 then click on albums
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| 17 Aug |
Reunion
(Jesse Hoch)
I am putting togather a get togather on the 9th to the 15th of September 2009 in Reno Nv.I well put more information out as time gets closer. You may contact me at hochj@global.net or 775 530 2773 or 775 827 419 or by snail mail at 4509 Dos Rios Ct. reno Nv.89502 any and all. |
