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It is nice to see "Grumman" not forgotten on Long Island. Worked for the "Big G" from 1965 to 1979 at Calverton, Bethpage, Pax River, Edwards AFB, China Lake, and Point Mugu. Great company and wonderful people. Really was a family company until the buy out. I worked as an AGE equipment Tech, Flight Test Instrumentation Tech, and Flight Test Plane Captain. A/C #5.
Many fond memories. Sorry to see the F-14 go out of service.
I think your website is wonderful. My father worked for Grumman for many years until his retirement in the 90"s. I would to be able to get in touch with other families so that the Grumman name will not be forgotten. My father was Floyd Bauer and worked in Bethpage.
As a pilot with Navy Squadron VR(F)-31, I was in and out of Calverton many times from 1958-1962 picking up new aircraft for delivery to the fleet. In your photo gallery, I was surprised to find the F9F-8 and -8T missing. Also, in the section on the Albatross, you left out any comment on the long range UF-2. We flew a number of these aircraft across the Atlantic, via the Azores, where they were assigned to diplomatic missions in Europe. Long trips to be sure, but very interesting.
My Grandfather (Edward Corkery) worked at Grumman Bethpage and Calverton. My Mother Ruth Speer also worked for Grumman during World War II. She had a friend named Nelson (could be first or last name). I would like to contact this person if they are still alive. Anyone knowing my Mother or Grandfather can contact me. This is a wonderful site. Thank you. I remember all the wonderful picnics.
Enjoy reading all the comments and memories of retired and former Grummanites and family members. Worked with Tom Rozzi's crew in Plant 18 before retiring in 1985. Now living in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley with my guardian angel of 58 years. Keep abreast of things with the retiree newsletter. Hope to head north in the spring to show my grandson my brick on the "WALK". Thank you for this great site, and for all your wonderful efforts in keeping Grumman alive for all of us. Curt
I'm glad to see a website dedicated to the history of Grumman Aerospace and its people. My father John A Eder worked at Grumman almost twenty five years. I always have good memories working on the A6 team headed by Jim Costantino and Lou Colavecchio. Wherever you guys are, thanks for the memories.
Hi to all Ex employees I miss you______It was a great company
I would like to thank all those who brought this park and website to life. On Monday March 20, the last two operational F-14 squadrons returned to Oceana Va. to be deactivated. It is a sad day to see such a magnificent aircraft be grounded for good. The 21 yrs I spent at Calverton were the best of times for myself and family. There is a website F-14 Association that everyone should look into. It is loaded with pictures, video's and stories concerning the Tomcat. I wish to thank all the men and women to whom it was a pleasure knowing and working with. Thank you. Gary
"You love a lot of things if you live around them. But there isn't any woman and there isn't any horse, not any before nor after, that is as lovely as a great airplane. And men who love them are faithful to them even though they leave them for others. Man has only one virginity to lose in fighters, and if it is a lovely airplane he loses it to, there is where his heart will forever be." - Ernest Hemingway
1972-2006 TOMCATS FOREVER
My Mother, Ruth Corkery Speer and my Grandfather Edward Corkery both worked at Grumman's. My Mom during World War II and my Grandfather for many years until his retirement. I would enjoy hearing from anyone who knew them and has memories to share.
I like the site a lot, it has information I like to know about and changes that have happened, but also it does interest me cause my great grandfather used to work for Grumman on Long Island or New York City I cant remember where it was but I do know he used to work for them in 1920's or 1930's.
I am trying to find out if there is a formal association of retired Grumman workers (or even informal for that matter) who might be able to help me with some technical information going back to old G-21 Goose assembly line. I am interested in the other amphibians too, but right now my focus is the Goose. I am working for a company in Gibsonville, NC that is trying to start up a production line to overhaul remaining G-21 aircraft and if everything goes well with that, the company may even try to build some new ones. We are currently working on N641, Grumman serial number B-115 (ex-USN Bu. No. 87721) and we also have serial nos. 1054 and B-145, along with several other salvaged airframes (or parts of airframes!)
The company, Antilles Seaplanes LLC, also has copies of most of the original Grumman engineering drawings and reproductions of USN maintenance manuals, but they don’t answer all of our questions. We’d love to be able to talk to people who actually worked on the Goose production line (or other aircraft of the same vintage) and ask them questions. One question that comes to mind is how did they bend the extrusions that were used to form the wing center section spar caps? We’d also love to see any pictures people might have of the old assembly lines.
If there is anyone there who would like to share their memories of knowledge with me, I’d appreciate it. I’d also be thankful if you could put me in touch with anyone else who can help me with this research.
Thanks.
Dave Marion
Chapel Hill, NC
I worked for Grumman from 1964 to 1992 and am very proud to have been a part of such a great company with such great people. Thanks to the people that created Grummanpark and this site. It is in the the same Grumman tradition of excellence.
LOVE THE SITE!! GREAT MEMORIES! SPENT 25 GREAT YEARS WITH GAC. SPENT 10 YEARS ON APOLLO {LEM} AT BETHPAGE AND KENNEDY SPACE CENTER IN FL. THEN CALVERTON ON A6's EA6B's, F14 EF111's. GREAT PLANES AND GREAT, GREAT PEOPLE!!
RETIRED IN 1984,BADGE NO 68053 ,WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM ANYONE. GOT ONE EYE LEFT AND ONE FINGER FOR TYPING, MAY TAKE AWHILE TO TYPE AN ANSWER BUT I WILL.
Love your site. I worked for Grumman's (Food Service) from 1966-1986, 10yrs Bethpage, 10YRS Calverton. Grumman was a great place to work.
JUST FOUND THIS WONDERFUL SITE ON GRUMMAN .I STARTED 1960 EMP # 66656. WORKED THE ENTIRE LEM AS IT WAS FIRST CALLED. WORKED BETHPAGE THEN FLORIDA TILL 72. ELECTRICAL TECK AND CDR. THANKS FOR THE UP LIFT IN MY LIFE WITH THIS SITE.
RESPECTFULLY
GIACOMO ( JACK ) CAVALLUZZI