These are all the guestbook messages for 1999. Thank you to all who left messages, memories, and thanks.
as a member of Northrop/Grumman now with 36yr's. it's about time there is a place for old grummanite's to go see a great name on a great product (a/c). thank you for the web site also, now we all can go back in time. robert m lavelle st.augustine fl.
I was an Aviation Machinist's Mate (Jet) with Attack Squadron 65 (VA-65) from January, 1972 to December, 1974. After completing the '71-'72 Med cruise aboard USS Independence (CVA-62) our squadron returned to NAS Oceana with our A-6As and KA-6Ds and proceeded to transfer the A-6As to other squadrons in preparation for the transition to new A-6Es. We received them from the Bethpage facility in consecutive BuNos starting with 158531 (Modex 500) thru 158539 (Modex 510) with Modex 509 not being used. We applied the often photographed stylized "AG" CVW-7 tailcode and the "Tiger" stripes to the aircraft. I have mostly fond memories of working on the Intruder and am sad that the Navy has chosen to retire the venerable workhorse of attack aviation.
This is a fabulous idea and I will do all I can to support it. I worked at Calverton for 25 years before moving to Melbourne on the Join Stars program. Have you moved the F-14 yet? If you have not count me in if there is anything I can do to help in any area please let me know.
As a Grumman employee for over 33 yrs., 30yrs at Calverton, I look forward to volunteering my time to your project. Now, instead of looking through the fence with tears in eyes, you have given me the opportunity to once again, be a part of something that I loved; the Grumman family. Thanks, Al Russo 065531
I think what is taking place is great and long over due. Its hard to express how I feel about Grumman as far as I am concerned there will never be an other company like it. There was nothing that the Grumman people could not accomplish with their can do attitude. I don't think the NAVY will ever see an aircraft produced again the way Grumman did. Thanks
As a retiree am very surprised on the availability of this web site. Keep it going.
This page is awesome! Please send me updates!:-)
My father requested that I check out the site. He worked at plant# 1 in Bethpage for about 25 years. The next time I'm home on leave we'll have to drive out to see the park. By the way the site looks great and good luck in your endeavors.
I think You have done one wonderful Job. Keep up the good work and I know the Park will become a reality.
Great Web site/////////
I now work in Melbourne, but originally worked for Grumman in Bethpage for 23 years, 5 years here in Florida. What a great concept! I just love the new website. It certainly brings back wonderful memories. Congratulations on 'a job well done'. I look forward to seeing future projects.
I haven't been "home" to L.I. since moving to St. Augustine to help keep our aircraft in the air. This web site is a nice way to visit.
I've enjoyed visiting the site and will be back to see all of it as it grows and matures. It will be interesting to contact old friends and see what their up to these days.
I looked up this site at the request of my mother. It brought tears of pride to my eyes. Keep up the good work. I look forward to visiting the park.
When will the "Old Friends Directory" be up and running? After 20 years in Plt.7 at Calverton and now living in Phoenix, it would be good to hear from some of the old group.
I'm really glad they have a website like this abut Grumman I think its great I can sewe my fav planes and know about a park that I can actually visit. This is really really kick. Thanx whoever set this up. The F-14 pics are really pretty § Kit
This is a great idea ,send more info.
Our mail is delivered by a Grumman mail truck. I see at least one Grumman bus every day. My sons fire truck tape features a Grummand fire truck. Tonight, two EA-6B's will jam the AEGIS radar site here in Moorsetown, NJ. I quietly cheer for the jammers I worked on for 11 years. When we visit our parents next summer, Regina and I will stop by for a visit.
I think it is a great idea and hope that more people will know about it. It is a great place to visit and learn more about the history of Long Island and its people that were part of the Grumman Corporation.
Thumbs up for the Website!
Hi. I was searching for your website a long time till i found it. It looks just great, really. I'm looking for a lot of pictures, i hope in the future will be. In East Germany, where I lived in my childhood, i got the know the first fighter jet - the F-14 Tomcat of Grumman through the exiting movie Top Gun, and "fell in love" with it. I saw the movie in the US-Embassy in East Berlin in 1987, while it was still some kind of "bad deed" to enter the American Embassy. But I didn't care.
I must say I love airplanes since my childhood and even today i give this love of airplanes along to my kids. I will visit this site frequently, to see it growing better and better.
All the best and keep up the good work.!!!
God bless you all.
Netanel Doron, 28, living now in Israel
It is good to see that the name of Grumman will be present on L.I. it would have been nicer if were in Bethpage. Growing up between Hicksville and Bethpage I can still hear the planes running their engines and rattling the windows on Railroad Ave. Keep up the good work.
Just found the site and it looks very interesting. Retired as a plane captain on the F14 in 1990.
I thinks this is great. I plan to purchase a brick. I think this a great way to honor the great products and people of Grumman and what they did for this country. I have been a design and development engineer at Grumman for over 30 years - and am still going at Northrop Grumman. I plan to pass the word about this homepage around. Good Luck on the Memorial Park, I am sure it will be a big hit with all the old Grummanites.
The web site is really awesome. One of those places to really see history that was practically made in our back yards! I would recommend any of my students to visit the web site as well as the Memorial Park.
I'm a second generation Grummanite, I'm happy that there is going to be some memorial to show future generations how Long Island became what it is today.
We built the best, just ask the guys who had to use the. "There's no points for second best" Paul Hart Grumman 1972-1997( yep I got my watch, too bad it says Northrop Grumman.
Well Now Some Thought We Would Go Quietly Into The Night But Now The People Who Were Grumman Will Always Be Here! Thank You Bob Wissler(30 Years)
In 1968, I was the strike press release Journalist aboard the USS AMERICA(CVA-66) flying against targets in North Vietnam. The Grumman A-6A and their aircrews (VA-85) both served with honor.
Just make sure the name Northrop never shows up...
Great idea!
Thank You for undertaking this project. I come from a Grumman Family of over 40 years. My Father and Mother both worked for Grumman. I am glad that people have realized, or will come to realize the great part that these people have played in aviation history. Along with the inventions that the Grumman People made in the workplace, their dedication was immeasurable. Thank You for being dedicated to this project.
NICE TO SEE WHAT GRUMMAN STANDS FOR AND THE CONTRIBUTIONS IT HAS MADE.
Great job on the web-site! Why is the U.S. Navy replacing the F-14 with the F/A-18E? Yes, I know the Hornet is cheaper, smaller and maybe even a bit more efficient, but I'm sure that with a few avionics upgrades, developments on strike capabilities, and maybe a better engine would make the Hornet more than capable to surpass the Hornet by a long shot. Can anybody tell me if is there any current or planned further development on the Super Tomcat 21 or Attack Super Tomcat 21? It is sad to see a legendary air superiority fighter go out of service like this.
Sincerely, Pedro P. F-14 maniac
My wife and I worked at GAEC in the 60's (plant 5 and 15) and left LI and a lot of good friends in 1977. Will keep watching as this and the facility develops. Can't wait until you put up a directory in hopes of tracking down some old pals.
Currently employed at Clarksburg WV site, I have a generic Rolling Meadows badge number now. Your site and the Park bring back memories of when I was badge number 118725, the pride I felt in being a prototype mechanic at the "Ironworks", and a time when conversations at work might include how our Tomcat would stack up against the F-15, instead of wondering if we were going to get through the latest in an endless series of division changes Thanks, it is a moral booster (I can't describe how badly I felt when they took my Grumman badge number away)
It sure is a pleasure to have something to remind us of the good old days at Grumman. "Hello" to many "old" friends. Keep up the good work. Alice and I are still in St. James so we might see you at this Memorial one day. God Bless
I retired from Grumman in 1993. I would love to hear from fellow retires!
Like what I see so far. Will be doing more looking. JOE
I was a job shopper at Grumman in the 70's. Enjoyed working with the team in publications on the f-14 projects. Nice to see that they are having this program which will be remembered by the workers and associates of Grumman Corp.
I am looking for any models that might be available to buy or trade for others and etc. I am a model collector. CHARLIE I can be contacted through a friend, jescott@suffolk.lib.ny.us or you can call at 942 3980 Keep up the good work!
This a great web site. Along time in the making. I am glad to see that they are going to remember all the people that had something to do with the "tomcat". I had 18 years in plt 01, dept 029, aft mid tank assembly. It was great to be a part of this wonderful family. I can't wait for the park to open up. thanks, Stephen C. Smith 119117
VERY IMPRESSIVE
I enjoyed your web site !! Although I live in Tucson, Arizona I still remember the days growing up in Calverton seeing those F-14s flying around. Keep up the good work.
This is a great and worthwhile endeavor that is being performed. I doubt if any company these days can instill the pride and comraderly that the employees of Grumman have. I am putting my money where my mouth is, the check is in the mail. My father was a 36 year Grummanite and I have his papers and pictures he gathered over the years. I just pulled out an old Grumman Plane News from May 13, 1960. There are names in there that even I recognize. If there are any kind of specific material you would be interested in, please let me know.
Bill,
Thanks for writing that inspirational comment. It's very true, and each time I read a comment from the comment section of the web site it makes me proud that my directors and I are doing something that means so much to so many. Yes, any kind of artifacts or papers that you have that you might like to donate or loan to us are more than welcomed. They will be used for research or for display at a future date. Again thanks.
Steve Kirschenbaum Chair EEACLI Corp. Grumman Memorial Park
This is a great idea. I have already joined the museum and am looking forward to the opening. This museum is the legacy every Grummanite deserves.
I used to work at Grumman. Glad to see that a museum is underway as Grumman helped to write some American History and it deserves to be remembered.
This Memorial Park is a great idea. Having spent 31 years associated with Grumman I will support it as best I can. I have many memories of Calverton and Plt 7.
I would like to commend you guys for doing such a fantastic job on your web site. I think its great that all Grummanites have a place where they can share there thoughts and memories. We eagerly await the opening of the Memorial Park. My dad work in Bethpage (plant 2) for 40 years on many projects including the F-14. I only wish that my dad (Sal)was here to see it. He passed away last year. Anyone who knew or worked with him please email me.
Keep up the good work!
Thanks
Gabe Licciardello
Name: Eileen Burkhardt
Date: 3/9/99
Hi, Loved the site. Grumman paid for my associates degree, my bachelor's degree, and my master's. After I left in 1994, Grumman's contributions to my 401k also provided the down payment on my house. I have many fond ( and not so fond) memories of the 20 years I spent at Grumman, and I'm glad someone is doing something to preserve the Grumman Culture as it was prior to the Northrop invasion. Keep up the good work.
Name: Tom Candalino
Date: 3/9/99
My wife's uncle, Frank Saultkulis, was a Grumman employee who retired and died in the early 1990's. Are we able to purchase a brick in his name? I am a Northrop Grumman employee in Dallas (via the Vougth Aircraft acquisition).
Name: Mary Squire
Date: 3/9/99
Hey there old friends, this is the FOD Queen of station A!!!! This is truly a wonderful gift for all my friends and F-14 family.
Name: Steve Kirschenbaum
Date: 3/9/99
Tom,
Sure you can purchase a brick for him, please copy section from site and mail in order and we will keep you posted of developments.
Steve K Chair EEACLI Corp Grumman Memorial Park
Name: George Lum
Date: 3/9/99
I started as an inspector at Grumman in 1974 in plt 24. I've been in Melbourne since 1996. Would love to hear from anybody from the old days in Bethpage.
Name: Todd Burgess
Date: 3/10/99
I learned of your web site via the ISA Integrator newsletter, published at the JSTARS site, in Melbourne, Florida. My family has been part of the "Grumman Family" for over 45 years now with my father, Eugene Burgess, who worked for the company for 35 years before retiring in 1990. My dad worked for the Quality Operations department on various programs while residing in Plants 2, 3, 5, and 10 in Bethpage. My godfather, Ken Becker, worked for the Calverton Operations for numerous years and retired in the 1990's as well. My two brothers, Mike, Darryl and myself, began our Grumman careers on Long Island as summer students and, unfortunately, had to leave the island to other Grumman facilities. Darryl now resides at the Milledgeville plant and Mike and I are located in Melbourne, Florida. I want to thank you for taking the time in letting me reminisce about the "old Grumman" and helping me rekindle the flame that has since left me when the Grumman Family was bought out by Northrop. Grumman instilled many values to my family, mainly that hard work and dedication, a company coming together as a family, serve far beyond the almighty dollar of today's corporations. I often wonder what the great founder of our beloved company, Leroy Grumman, would have thought of today's new Northrop Grumman Corporation. His vision of yesteryear was remarkable but the values he gave to his employees, passed down through the years, are values in which no of us can have stolen, bought, or taken away from us. Thank you again for bringing a smile to this tired face.
Name: DAVE ROGERS
Date: 3/11/99
I THINK ITS GREAT, I STILL WORK FOR GRUMMAN IN GA. AND I SO GLAD THAT THE GRUMMAN NAME AND THAT THE F-14 IS STILL VERY POPULAR TODAY. I'M GLAD I FOUND THIS SITE, AND I AM GOING TOO LET ALL "MY" GRUMMAN FRIENDS KNOW ABOUT IT. DAVE ROGERS ACTIVE EMPLOYEE
Name: Dave Mac Intosh
Date: 3/12/99
Park concept looks great. Are the posters pictured on this site available any where?
Name: Steve Kirschenbaum, Chair Grumman Park
Date: 3/12/99
Dave,
Which poster or picture are you talking about? I'm sure we could help you out. By the way where are you stationed, what's your involvement with Grumman aircraft and how did you hear about the project.
Steve Kirschenbaum Chair Grumman Park East End Aircraft
Name: Donald Entwistle
Date: 3/13/99
This is something we really needed. Can't wait for the "Old friends directory" to be complete. Keep up the good work.
Name: Frank M. Dima
Date: 3/14/99
Great idea - enjoyed reading everything you have available. Keep up the good work. I already have a named brick at the cape even though I worked in Bethpage, Great River and Melbourne. My wife also worked in Great River and Melbourne. We're both retired now, but I'll tell you this if Grumman was still Grumman Aircraft we both would still be working. Northrop can't come close to the Old Grumman Family.
Name: Patricia Stewart
Date: 3/14/99
Rather interesting and worthwhile site. Also rather sad; I never thought Grumman Aerospace would be no more.
Name: Rob Hubbs
Date: 3/15/99
I look forward to the dedication ceremony and I am purchasing 1 brick for my brother who worked for Grumman. I am also forwarding copies of registration forms to other Grumman employees/ relatives
Name: Ray Sentz
Date: 3/15/99
Your site bring back memories of the old Grumman! I will be getting a brick in my fathers name in honor of the 40+ years he worked there.
Thank you
Name: Bill Robertson III
Date: 3/18/99
Comments:
I worked for Grumman Data Systems from 1970-1973. My dad, also Bill Robertson, worked for Grumman from 1931 to 1977. He was hired by Mr. Grumman as the first office boy (badge 67. Mr. Grumman took an interest in him and encouraged him to go to night school at Pratt Institute. My dad went on to be Director of Procurement, Director of Subcontractor Relations, and special assistant to then President Lew Evans. He passed away in Jan ‘86. My mom Betty lives in Singer Island FL.
Name: Ronald Christgau
Date: 3/21/99
Comments:
I was at Plt. 25 in December of last year and had the chance to visit. There is so much history and wonderful displays. Keep up the good work.
Name: JOE ABBONDOLO
Date: 3/22/99
Comments:
GREAT, I WAS IN FLORAL PARK LI. FOR 30 YR.
Name: Ron Christiansen
Date: 3/23/99
Comments:
Keep the memory going. Anyone from New Mexico WSTS, contact me.
Name: Ray Weick
Date: 3/25/99
Comments:
Terrific site!!!
I have nothing but fond memories of the 42 yrs. I spent at Grumman.
It was a great company, with some of the greatest people I have ever met.
I was born and raised in Calverton, worked at Grumman for about 20 years (74-94). My husband worked there for 31 years (63-94). I have to admit, my first reaction to the park was not very positive. I worked on most of Grumman's aircraft, but the F-14 was my favorite, cause it could do just about anything. When this came along, I saw it as an "F-14 on a stick", but if it causes the "old Grumman family" to get together, then I'm for it-I miss everyone and welcome e-mail.
This is truly a terrific idea. I went to Grumman in July 1985 working for the first 15 months in Bethpage Plant 2. I knew I wanted to go to Calverton...so in Nov. 1986, ... Larry Francino took this 23 year old kid on board the Calverton Engineering staff. To my delight I was assigned to Barry Bopp's F-14 Structural group where I spent the next (and unfortunately last) 7.5 years of F-14 production. I felt it was truly an honor to have been there at the end. My tenure spanned the end of F-14A production, Block 60/65 upgrades, F-14D development (even moving it from plant 6 to the new 81), KB retrofits, D(R) retrofits and, of course, F-14D Production. I recall many good times and intense situations...who remembers working 24/7 on fixing those D(R) "MaeWest" fittings? I also have very fond memories of those we've lost, Bob Zebrowski, John Kotary, John Caldwell and especially to Hobie's children I send my deepest regrets...he was the glue that held the CTO Engineering staff together. In 1994 my last Grumman task was (ironically) to move the F-14 work to St. Augustine Fla. with the help of Al Russo and the many talented people of Calverton supporting the unhappy effort. But that was a past life...I'm an attorney now and if I can help this project let me know-Regards MJI
Hi to all my fellow Grummanites. It was a great working for a company that truly cared about the individual. I was involved in the business aspects of every aircraft program over the last 35 years of the company and especially enjoyed the trust and camaraderie that we all had for each other throughout all sites of Grumman - from Calverton to Bethpage to St. Augustine to Pt. Mugu to the even the carriers. I personally lead the fight to stop the F-14 from being killed by first Pres. Carter and then Secretary Cheney on 2 additional occasions. It now seems that the last vestige of the old Grumman is down here at Melbourne, FL.
Do you have the 10 acres on the former Grumman Calverton property to construct the park? There has been a lot of publicity about various developers bidding for all or part of the property, and I was curious if the site for the park is definite.
June,
Yes it is definite, the Town board recently passed a resolution granting our group a one acre site for the monument and memorial expandable to 10 for the future aviation museum. We have already been granted eligibility as a museum group by the US Navy and are proceeding with the town to identify the exact layout of the 10 acre expansion now. The answer to your question rests on the side of the rd on Rt 25 in Calverton, it's a sign that says future home of Grumman Memorial Park and Aerospace Museum. It's definite so rest assured this will happen, we are submitting site plan and preparing to break ground as soon as all the paper work is completed re: building permits etc.. It's time to put the shovel to the ground. Thanks for the concern.
Steve
Looking forward to visiting the park when we come to Long Island in September.
Very nice web page. I miss the "old" Grumman and all my friends!!!!
Great web site. I worked for Grumman 27 years it was the best of times. most of this time I worked at Calverton I now live in south Carolina. sure brings back old memories plt 6 plt 7 the guardhouse at the main gate and yes the north gate and of course all the fine wonderful people I worked with. Thanks Grumman for coming back.
I spent most of my Grumman years, since I started at Grumman in 1974, working on the F-14. I worked in plant 1 Dept 028 for many years and have a lot of good memories. Like most of us I got around, Plt 2, 3, Plt 6 in Calverton, Stuart Florida and now currently in Lake Charles Louisiana. Although its not the ole Grumman down here in Louisiana, its a good living and another learning experience. There is still a pretty good hold out of Grumbags in Florida where I guess it is the last major stand for the old Grumman. I think it is great to have this web site to keep the memory alive and a place where people can get in touch. I will be visiting Long Island in July and will certainly stop out at Calverton for a look see. I hope to get some E-mail someday from anyone who remembers me and let me know what's happening these days. Hope all Grummbags are doing well where ever they are.
My father, William E. Bassett, was the chief test pilot, and deputy plant manager for plant 6 in Calverton. He was there from 1965 to around 1980. I also was a grummanite for a short time in plant 6 as an assembly riveter on the A6A-E Mod. Also, my sister, Angela worked in the plans room in plant 6! I doubt if anyone will remember me (unless Bill Morebach is still alive, That #$@&**), but I would appreciate contact from anyone who knows Carl Rappold, plant 6 from 1970's and 80's. Carl was my partner while I was there and we made a great team! I lost track of him over the years and I would like to get back in touch with him if possible!
W.E.Bassett WEB13@aol.com
Why were the Gulfstreams,1 & 2 omitted from your website page? Grumman manufactured the first 200 G1s and 40 G2s at it's Bethpage plant. And as you probably know, they were considered the elite of all corporate aircraft. Thanks for reading
Gus,
There are countless Grumman aircraft that we have not posted on the site, I can assure you that the Gulfstream line will be among the next. We would sure love to see one at the park in the future.
Steve K Chair GP
You should all be praised for a job well done, I may even make a trip back to Long Island to visit the park at Calverton
Hello, I visited your site a couple of months ago, and finally came back again, it went from great to fantastic, great job on the site!! I just want to take some time to honor great Tomcat pilots, who took the Tomcat in combat and came out victorious. Such great pilots deserve a mention, for they're the ones who gave the Tomcat its fame and eternal glory. To Cdr. Henry M. "Hank" Kleeman, his rio, Lt. David venlet, to Lt. Larry Musczynski, and his rio Lt. Jim Anderson (VF-41, Nimitz, downing of 2 SU-22's, off the coast of Lybia on August 19, 1981) To Lt. Herman C. Cook and his rio Cdr. Steven P. Collins, to Cdr. Joseph B. Connelly and his rio Cdr. Leo F. Enright (VF-32, USS John F Kennedy, downing of 2 Mig-23's on January 4, 1989 off the coast of Lybia as well) To Lt. Stuart Broce and his rio Cdr. Ron McElraft (VF-1, USS Ranger, achieved F-14's only kill in the Gulf war, downing a MI-8 on February 6. 1991) To these and all the Tomcat pilots ever to sit in its cockpit, I would like to leave my utter respects for you, especially to Captain Henry "Hank" Kleeman, US Navy, first man to take the Tomcat into aerial combat, and first F-14 pilot to down a Mig, and I also leave my admiration for the Tomcat, the most lethal fighter in the world ever to roll off the Navy's carriers, "F-14 Tomcat, anywhere, anytime baby!!!!"
Congratulations on a Great Web site and for your efforts in establishing a fitting tribute to one of the finest companies there ever was. I wish you every success in your endeavors.
As a 45 year Grummanite, now retired and living off Long Island, this Web site provides an excellent opportunity to keep up with the park's progress.
I grew up in East Farmingdale where I first became familiar with Grumman when they shared the airfield there with Seversky. (Later to become Republic.) As kids we use to hang around the field and watch the F3F's takeoff and land. One of my biggest thrills was to get the autographs of test pilots, Jimmy Collins and Lee Gelback. Many years later, when I was interviewing people for Flight Test Instrumentation, I had the opportunity to interview Gelback who had come to Grumman to inquire about employment.
I probably never would have thought of that again if your Web site didn't get me started reminiscing.
Hey very nice site here. Glad 2 have met you in Firestone.. Keep up the good work. Don't let the place end up in the hands of Donald Trump. He does not own the world. He thinks he does.
As a former Grumman employee, it is great to see this site. Thanks for the memories.
It's great to see the Grumman family get some recognition on the internet. I have many friends and relatives who worked there. I will be checking in from time to time to see how things are going. Good Luck.
Jack Holub Port Jefferson
I enjoy your website & I have contributed to the Grumman Memorial Park. I am proud to have worked for Grumman at plant 12 weld shop for 18 years. I have had many challenging jobs all over the country and on several aircraft carriers. I am looking forward to the park's completion so that I can take my family to visit it with me. I admire all of the work so many Grumman retirees have done to make this park possible. It is a part of Long Island's heritage and should not be forgotten.
Wonderful memories of a great Company!
I'm a big fan of Grumman aircrafts especially of da Tomcat and the X - 29 and I'm always waiting for news about Grumman.
As an Air frame mechanic working in both 1059 and 1060 I spent a lot of time in, on, and under the F 14. It was a pleasure to work with all the people who also worked in these departments especially Ralph Cirone and John Impagliazzo. I'm very pleased to know that this Memorial will be a fine reminder of what once was at Calverton. Thanks for a job well done by all who are involved in this great undertaking. My hat is off to you. Retired and living in Tucson
Grumman was more than a Company, it was a way of life, a family of caring people. This Memorial Park is a great way of remembering the contributions that Grumman made to Long Island, New York, and the Nation.
Very nice site. I look forward to the opening of the walk of honor
After 37 years of service, then getting kicked out, it's nice to look back some of the nice memories.
I look forward to visiting this memorial. It will be a fitting tribute to the contributions Grumman made to our country, and community. Grumman will always be FAMILY to me. I hope that my friends and co-workers who see this will contact me and renew our memories. G-D Bless.
AS WITH ALMOST EVERY GRUMMAN UNDERTAKING THIS WEB SITE WILL BE A GREAT LIVING TRIBUTE TO ALL THAT WORE THAT FABULOUS GRUMMAN BADGE. LOVE YOU ALL ! ! WALT WOOD
I own a 1979 Grumman Tiger N28222 so I really enjoyed the web site
My grandpa worked for Grumman and I think the web- site is pretty cool!!!!!!!!
HAVING WORKED FOR GRUMMAN FOR 28 YEARS. I AM VERY PROUD TO HAVE BEEN PART OF A COMPANY THAT HAS CONTRIBUTED EXCELLENCE IN THE BUILDING OF AIRCRAFT AND TO HAVE MADE MANY LIFE-LONG FRIENDS.
THIS MEMORIAL WILL STAND AS A TRIBUTE TO THE MANY WHO SERVED IT.
brings back fond memories
Brings back a lot of fond memories. I worked at Grumman from 1954 thru 1990. I'm glad to see this memorial being organized and am happy to contribute.
I worked at Grumman for 35 years, from 1954 thru 1990 .I'm glad to see this memorial site being organized. Hope to be able to get back to Long Island to see it. Will definitely send a contribution.
FIRST GRUMMAN AIRCRAFT I CAME INTO CONTACT WITH, WAS A GRUMMAN TS-2A AT NAS CORPUS CHRISTI IN 1967.WAS A PLANE CAPTAIN, AND AIR CREW ON THIS AIRCRAFT>FLEW MANY HOURS ALL OVER THE U.S. ALSO MADE TRAP LANDINGS AND DECK LAUNCHES FROM USS LEXINGTON ON BOARD A C1A COD, A VARIATION OF A S2.A LOT OF GOOD MEMORIES.
please put me on the mailing list for future information Gary Lewi Rubenstein Associates, Inc. 1345 Avenue of the Americas New York, New York 10105 212 843-8010
I worked for Grumman for 25 years and i am proud to see this tribute being built to honor the great family of Grummanites. This will be a great tribute to all of them. Looking forward too more news.
I worked at Grumman from 1973 ~ 1993 in the Great River facility. Get the "old friends" area up and running. This would be a great place to get in contact with other ex-grummanites. Looking forward to visiting the park.
Nice web site! You need to include the OV-1 "Mohawk" as part of Grumman's history. Built at Bethpage, overhauled at Stuart, it is a proud example of the hard work put forth by those who built, flew, and maintained it!
Great site... The video was a tug at the heart strings and it was great to hear the cry of engines after all this time. I spent 30 years at the Calverton site and will be looking forward to returning for the opening of the memorial. Being an old A6 family worker, I sure think there should be an A6 on another pedestal near the Tomcat.
Bill,
We are working on it.
Steve
I worked in the Field Service Department. First assignment was to teach the Environmental Control Systems on the E-2A, Hawkeye at Bethpage, and North Island, San Diego. Last assignment was the Environmental Control Systems on the Lunar Excursion Module which I did at the "Cape" in Florida, and MSC in Houston. Left Grumman in 1967. Lots of great memories!
SO GOOD TO SEE THIS - SO MANY GOOD MEMORIES - WANT TO HELP IN ANY WAY I CAN. THERE IS STILL THE GRUMMAN FAMILY!!!
I'D LIKE TO KNOW WHY NOBODY AT GRUMMAN WILL ACKNOWLEDGE MY FATHER, RAYMOND PETER LARSEN, PHD WHO WAS "ACCIDENTALLY" KILLED ON MAY 16, 1975 AFTER ALMOST TEN YEARS OF SERVICE AT GRUMMAN AND WHO HAD CONFIRMED TOP-SECRET , NEED TO KNOW CLEARANCE. PERHAPS I WILL MEET SOMEONE AT THE PROPOSED MEMORIAL PARK SOMEDAY WHO KNOWS WHAT REALLY HAPPENED. HE LEFT BEHIND A TWENTY-NINE YEAR OLD WIFE AND TWO BABIES. I'M ALL GROWN UP NOW AND I WANT ANSWERS!
WE WERE VERY PLEASED TO FIND GRUMMAN ON THE INTRNET. WE HOPE TO SEE THE MEMORIAL PARK AT THIS WEB SITR, AS WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO COME BACK NORTH TO SEE IT.
I'm a past employee of Grumman , I think your web site is a good idea
I have never worked for Grumman, but my first association with the name came in the 40's when a comic book had as heroes "The Blackhawks" and they flew F5F,s (Skyrocket-I believe). Yes, I know that the plane never went into production. The first Grumman aircraft I worked on, as a Navy AO (Aviation Ordnanceman), was an F6F followed by TBF, F7F,S2F, F9F and the last was an A6. These aircraft seemed designed for relative ease of maintenance and the publications were easy to understand. Naval Aviation without a Grumman A/C in its inventory wouldn't be the same. You have a great site and I'm looking forward to future visits
I flew Intruders for 4 of the best years of my life with VA-35. The web site is great. Keep up the good work.
My father Harold Case was with Grumman somewhere in the realm of 35 years or so. It is great to see a site like this to remember the "good old days".
What a wonderful surprise to find this website. It brought back so many memories of the many wonderful people I worked with and worked for. To have worked for Grumman for 20 years, just thinking back fills me with pride to have been part of it. The idea for this park is terrific and the next time I'm back on LI would love to visit it and see friends and family. If there is anything I can do please let me know. I didn't realize that BFCU had mentioned this park in their bulletins.
We have added many aircraft photos to the site under the "Photo Gallery". Select the "Aircraft Photo Gallery" once you are at the Photo Gallery.
After flying every production fighter from the F4F through the F11F I would say that Grumman is the only builder that designed and built great fighters. After retiring in 1965 I also worked at Grumman Product Support (A6A program). I was with Grumman from Feb.'66 to Aug.'72.
A Memorial Park! What a great idea! I have many fond recollections of my work experience at Grumman - I worked there from 8/63 to 4/84 - from the LEM program to E2C. It was an exciting 20 years. I was in a conversation with a colleague the other day and got into a debate about some of the test pilots who flew for Grumman. Is there a digest or profile of test pilots with biographical details I could reference?
I am proud to have been part of the Grumman tradition for 25 years. Prior to Grumman I worked for another great A/C manufacturer Republic Aviation Corp. In my opinion, now that both corporations are gone this nation has lost not only tradition but a piece of history as well.
The F-14 Tomcat is the best Fighter built. I wish I was old enough to have the chance of flying it
I worked for Grumman Aerospace from 1981 to 1984. I was a member of the first Grumman team to be dispatched to Mtn. Home AFB, Idaho on the EF111A project. Other Grumman team members were Russ (Mayor) Doyle, Vic Peckenschnieder, Al McClean, Bill Fisher, Eddie Phillips, and Carl Woods. If anybody knows the whereabouts of these people please send me an email. It was such a great pleasure to work with all the folks on Long Island at all the Grumman Plants..... I will never forget those memories.....
I've seen the old Grumman in Calverton before. I've heard there going to build a Grumman Memorial Park. When are they going to open it? I've heard that they are going to open this summer. When they open I'll go there. I've heard it's very big and nice and I heard they are going to have a IMAX Theatre there and other kind's of sites there too. I've heard on the airfield is that they are going to build a racetrack, hotel, movie studio and sports and entertainment complex there too. Well I'm looking forward in the future to see this.
The web site is interesting. How about some TV clips of Grumman aircraft?
MY NAME IS RICHARD F. GRIFFIN I WAS EMPLOYED FOR GRUMMAN FOR 29 YEARS I BUILT AND WORKED ON THE LUNAR MODULE,E2C,C2A,F14'S.I AM NOW INVOLVED WITH THE GRUMMAN RESTORATION TEAM, WORKING ON THE F4F & F8F I FEEL I MADE A PLACE IN HISTORY BY PUTTING MY HEART AND SOUL INTO PRODUCING SUCH FINE PLANES..
Great Idea. I know many a sailor who swore at and by the Iron Works....
Gregg,
Expect us to break ground within the next 60-90 days. We are at the point of site plan approval right now and after that we can secure the proper permits to break ground. As far as the other items you discussed it is what is slowing up the process on our end. I wish many of these tentative projects luck, but seeing is believing.
Steve
Great web site and looking forward to the Memorial Park. My husband didn't work for Grumman but he was in Naval Aviation and he would be proud that a brick will be placed in his memory.
AS A NAVAL AVIATION ELECTRICIAN, I HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO WORK ON BOTH THE EIB TRACER + E2B HAWKEYE. GOOD JOB, BOTH WERE WELL MADE. LIKE TO SEE A LITTLE MORE MENTION ABOUT THE HAWKEYE. WE HAD THE A6 WHEN I WAS IN BUT SORRY NOT THE F14. I HAVE SEEN IT AT AIR SHOWS AND IT SEEMS LIKE A POWERFUL AIRCRAFT. BEST OF LUCK
GREAT IDEA and a good web pages! My dad, Walter Langdon, was a Grummanite for 37 1/2 yrs. He wanted to retire early in the 70's,, but Grumman talked him into waiting for the first layoff--they gave him 57 weeks severance and full pension! Dad passed away three years ago. He started on the F-6-F program and worked on the F-14 prototypes. I've got nothing but great memories of Grumman (and its slow pitch softball teams which dad managed for years :-). As soon as I dig up his start and retire dates I'm going to buy a brick in his honor at the park. After all these years,, I still consider myself the "son of a Grummanite" and damned proud of it!! keep the memories and spirit of the Ironworks alive up there!!
I am very excited about your web site and the possibility of a Grumman Memorial Park. My Dad, John Burkholder, worked at Grumman for thirty years. He worked on all types of aircraft including the LEM. I am proud to have been part of a Grumman family. Thanks for caring about all of them. Keep up the good work. I can't wait to take my kids to see their Grandpa's place in history. Thank you.
Just found your page and am looking forward to finding friends and co workers. Worked for Grumman for 25 years. Am now living in Nova Scotia Canada and having a great retirement. Joe LeBlanc
I was an employee in the forties. Great company and outstanding record.
Great idea lets show the world what the Grumman family did all those years. I worked in maint. in plant 5 for ten years 84-94 and worked on many projects that will always be remembered with fond memories.
Proudly being the daughter of Les Grey who was night shift operations manager at Grumman in Great River and worked for Grumman for 34 years this web site is awesome. My Dad worked on the LEM program and at this time of its anniversary it brings back memories of growing up as part of the "Grumman Family". Thanx for keeping the memories alive!
You are doing a great job ! I retired from Grumman after 31 years. I keep returning to your web site and am amazed at what you have accomplished in a short time ! Let me say I am very impressed ! Thank you so much for bringing back old ,and dear memories !
Greetings to all my "old" Grumman friends: I retired from Grumman in 1993 as Technical Specialist in the RF Engineering department. My 29 exciting years with the firm included engineering responsibility for the Lunar Module radars on the Apollo missions, participation on various phases of the Spaced-Based Radar Program, the E2C, F14, JSTARS radar development programs, the EA6B jammer system, etc. I was also involved in many advanced avionic system studies and developments. I am submitting my donation for a brick by snail-mail.
I'D HEARD ABOUT THIS ON THE RADIO, AND I FELT IT WAS A PERFECT WAY TO HONOR MY LATE FATHER. HE WORKED 34 YEARS AT GRUMMAN ON VARIOUS PROJECTS, UNTIL HIS DEATH IN 1990. HE IS CURRENTLY RESTING DIRECTLY ACROSS THE STREET AT THE CALVERTON NATIONAL CEMETERY. THIS IS A GREAT IDEA, THAT WAS A LONG TIME COMING. MY FAMILY AND I WILL VISIT QUITE OFTEN.
It sure brought back memories to see the old emblem again. I definitely think this Memorial Park would be wonderful to see and to bring back great memories. I worked in Research and joined Data Systems when it originated. I spent 13 good years at Grumman before I started raising my family.
I think the originator of the Web site deserves a lot of credit. It is very well done.
I spent 34 years with Grumman Aircraft. It was a great company to work for. I started with them right out of high school. One of the highlights of my life with Grumman was working on the LEM program-from start to finish. After the LEM, I went on to the F-14, where I worked my way out to Calverton from Bethpage and ended up, as a plane captain on the F-14. I retired in 1990. P.S. How are you doing Bill? How is your golf game?
I think your website is great! I currently work for the Cradle of Aviation Museum in Garden City and think our two missions are complimentary. I'd like to meet with your board sometime and discuss how we may be able to help each other. As a former Grumman test pilot, it was my pleasure to fly the first flight on F-14A #331. You have my email address and my day time phone number is 516-572-0411.
Worked on LTA-8 (LEM program). Interested in meeting others who also did. George Morgan
I love this website and the whole idea of the Memorial Park. Anxiously awaiting the Old Friends network as I have moved out of state and lost touch with many of my Grumman colleagues. Janet Eisenhower, A6E Program
I have read all the comments from 1998 to present (Aug 1999)and I have only seen 2 people that I know. I spent 25 years in all, to the present date in Grumman and have worked with a lot of people. I hope to see more old Grumman folk visit the site and hope to hear from a few. I visit the site periodically and will continue to visit as long as it is available. I really enjoy the trip down memory lane. Even though it is not the same anymore, things change and life continues and new memories are made. Its just that when you spend so much of your life working for one company the memories are burnt in. I talk to many people in the aerospace industry who haven't been so lucky to be able to acquire so many years with one company. I feel lucky it lasted as long as it did. I'm talking like it is over, when I am still working on a Grumman program (J-STARS). But in a sense it is over cause it will never be the same. Funny how in retrospect it was good. But while your living it, you just didn't realize how good. I expect to feel the same about the times I'm living now and so on. If your reading this and remember me E-mail me I would like to hear about any of the ole Grumman guys and gals.
(Plt 1, F-14) (Plt 2 E-2C) (Plt 6 Calverton F-14DR) (Stuart 767 CTR SECTION) (J-STARS Louisiana) (1974 to present)
Great to see how everyone is doing and glad to participate.
As a current employee, I am still keeping the "Cat" alive & well. Started back in Flight Development in "72" It's been 1 hell of a ride..& the Grumman Park & this web site is an honor to all who have put in all those long hours to prove to the world that this airframe is one to be reckoned with for as long as it has. With the systems on board now it is one awesome flying machine.. A "Hi" to anyone who reads this that knows me...
Very interesting. My brother and I spent about a half hour roaming your site. Our father was Grumman employee number 40 and we were very familiar with much of the information presented on your site.
One question. In the "photo gallery" section, why do you have a picture and information about the A-10 Thunderbolt II? It was manufactured by Republic Aviation, not Grumman.
Keep up the good work.
I was searching the net for the Grumman Corp and found this website. It is very good. Happy to see that you are maintaining and documenting all the a/c manufactured by Grumman Ironworks. It would be nice to see more photos of the different a/c in their squadron markings and different versions
To answer recent questions:
The A-10 is included because Grumman acquired the upgrade contract for it after Republic closed down.
We are always looking for more photos to post. The current ones are those from the Grumman History Center plus a few others from my own personal stock that I acquired when I was at Grumman. I haven't contacted the Navy to try and get squadron photos, but that sounds like a good idea. I plan to provide links to squadron sites also.
I think this site is really great. My father worked for Grumman Bethpage from the late 60's until 1980. Will there be a place where people can meet/find old friends? We were part of the company's work in Iran ( Isfahan) up to the Revolution. I went to school there and would love to hook up with old friends. Grumman played a very important part in my life and I am so glad to have a place to show my children what their grandfather did. Lisa Coultrup
ONE DAY I DROVE BY THE OLD GRUMMAN GROUNDS IN CALVERTON, N.Y., WHERE I ONCE WORKED, AND I CRIED, BECAUSE IT LOOKED LIKE A GHOST TOWN, AND I REMEMBER HOW BUSY IT WAS IN THE 80'S. WILL MISS THOSE TIMES. J.V.P.
The Old Friends Directory is now ready to have information placed into it. Once I have some information available, I will start displaying it.
I retired in 1998 after 28 years with Grumman as a field service rep and plane captain on the A6E, EA6B, F14, E2C and RC2A aircraft. It was a really great 28 years. I just came back from ST Augustine where I did some job shopping on the EA6B and this sight has grown up. Keep up the good work.
This is a great web page. Hello to all my friends from Grumman. I am retired and keeping busy with camping, etc. If you remember me, say hello. George
Great site. Awesome to see the heritage of a company that built the best Navy fighter ever - the F-14 Tomcat. Would love to hear from anyone that was involved with the F-14.
Great Website! Now we have a control center that allows us to hear from other Grumman people, retired or active. During my 29 years at Grumman, most of it at Calverton, I'm proud to say no one has ever worked with a finer group of people. Lets hear from more of you.
Good job Chris...Joe Comando
Worked in Plants 6,7 & 8 on the avionics systems for the A6-, EA6- aircraft from 1963 to 1968. Supported the first flights of the F14 from the ATS (Automated Telemetry Station) from 1969 to 1984. Moved to Florida, Kennedy Space Center, with Grumman Technical Services to maintain the Shuttle payloads ground support hardware, from 1984 to 1995. Lost out when Northrop took over Grumman, but still here 1999.
Ahhh...... Grumman Calverton..... Family Picnics.... Herds of Deer....The Electric Fence.... F-14s Delivery Fly Bys.... The sounds of A6s..... EA6Bs... EF111s..... Pond Meetings.... Open House.... First Flight Goose Bumps.....The George Bush visit....X-29.... J-Pats....Plant 6.... Plant 7.... The Maples.... Plant 8.... The Crazy Clown.... Flight Test.... The Carving Board....Whse S7.... Foresto's.... Lunch time Softball Games.... Famous Christmas Parties.... Free Flat Fixes & Jump Starts... G-Jobs .... Turkey Detail.... The South Gate....The North Gate.... The Panamoka Deli.... The Carrousel....The Kids Train Ride....LTV NO....Lockheed Martin???....The Last Days.
Truly the Grumman Family. We never had it so good!!
Thanks for the memories. Nice Job!
Brian Low's comments are the best yet! They were the good times! Hey Brian......you forgot the Pleasant View Inn and Phil's Sports Bar.
JUST FOUND THIS GREAT SITE GOOD TO KNOW THAT GRUMMAN IS STILL ALIVE IN ALL OUR HEART AND MINDS. SAW ALL THE GUESTBOOK MESSAGES GREAT TO SEE NAMES OF PEOPLE THAT I WORKED AND PARTIED WITH OVER THE 20 YRS I WAS THERE AND BRIAN LOW SAID IT ALL IN HIS COMMENTS HOPE TO VISIT THE BIG G IN THE NEXT 2 WEEKS LOVE TO HERE FORM SOME OF YOU REAL SOON KEEP THIS SITE ALIVE.
I remember Grumman Aircraft plant in the 1950's at Bethpage. Wish they made a T-Shirt with the old Grumman Logo on it.
What a great site. Having spent time in Calverton, Bethpage, Isfahan ,Madrid ,Point Magu, and on ship with the F14 I have many great memories of those days. They were the happiest, wackiest of times. Hi to all my friends and co-workers.
What a great find on the net. It's been 20 years since I left Grumman; this site brings back many memories of working at Calverton. Worked in flight avionics dept plant 6 and plant 8. Anybody around from plt 8? I see Jim Carney listed message. We are presently working together for the same company here in northern Virginia. Swapping stories of times at Calverton. For the guys at plant 8 hello.
Help Please!!!
I have a photo taken in 1944 of a relative sitting in the cockpit of a Navy F4F Wildcat or F6F Hellcat. All you can see in the photo is the outside of the open cockpit, the windshield and a small amount of area behind the cockpit. If anyone can help me determine whether it's a Wildcat (F4F) or Hellcat (F6F) please e-mail me and I will e-mail you the photo.
Thanks
Just read about the air museum through my latest issue of the Hook. Hope it develops well. Please send e-mail info about how to buy a brick for the walk. Thanks and best of luck. Mark Petnuch
Saw this on the ICAS (www.airshows.org) board. Anyone have any ideas?
Date: Nov 4, 1999 10:32 pm
Name: Tom Wales
Subject: Father's dying wish - fly in an Avenger again
E-mail: tom.wales@berlitz.com
My father has just been informed that he has terminal cancer. The one thing he would like to do before his death, is to fly in an Avenger again. He was a radioman/gunner on one in WWII.
I am trying to make his wish come true, but am unsure where to turn to make it happen. Any help from anyone would be GREATLY appreciated. My father lives in NY, on Long Island. I would like to make this happen as soon as possible, while he is still feeling well enough to enjoy it.
Thank you very much...
Tom Wales
Milford, NH
603-673-7275
St. Augustine has the T-shirts with the Grumman logo Iron works
Working 11 years with Tom (t-bone) Block in the flight equipment world, I had the opportunity to work with the finest test pilots in the world. Names like Gwynne, Cavanaugh, Leslie, Monroe, Ryan, Holton just to name a few. Watching these guys fly our Grumman aircraft is something one will never forget. Started in Bethpage then to Calverton, ended a 15 year career in St. Augustine. Northrop Grumman and Florida never quite grew on me, so my wife and I are heading back to Long Island, where we belong...just like the F-14.
Would like to know where the project stands. My father, Andy Musgrave worked at Grumman, as did Audrey Musgrave, for many years.
Are bricks still available?
Maureen,
We break ground in about 2 weeks and yes bricks are still available.
The order form is on our web site or you can leave your name and address and I can mail you a hardcopy.
Steve
You have done a great job on this web site. I have worked for Grumman I mean Northrop Grumman for twenty seven years. I really enjoy the information here.
This is a great site. I also work in the aerospace and defense industry as Leroy did. What a great name. I am looking for connections with the Grumman Family. My cousin and I are trying to search our family. I am in the Connecticut area where Leroy's family grew up. I know there is a connection. Just have to try to connect it.
Southbury, CT
Still an employee of GRUMMAN (NORTHROP GRUMMAN) working in Bethpage, NY plant 5. Was present at the flyby - loved it.
Donated to the Grumman Memorial Park.
A great web sight collection of Grumman aircraft. Now if we can just slip in a picture of a Gulfstream 1 or 2 to add the the frosting on the Grumman cake.
Webdesigner's Note: We are trying to have pictures of all products posted on this site. I'll see if we can get some Gulfstream photos in the next batch.
Started out in Calverton in 1962 badge 063271 worked in flight test then field Service. Deployed with A-6's and F-14's. Got into Program management with Flight Simulation group. Currently Program Director at PT. Mugu. Grumman was a great company. This park will keep our heritage alive.
Just saw the ground-breaking news story on News 12 tonight and was thrilled to see this legendary company finally being recognized for what it was. The memories, both good and bad, came flooding back. As a former Grummanite, I anxiously await being able to walk the grounds out at Calverton again, to possibly hear the roar of engines; the hum of an E-2C wouldn't be bad either. I'd love to be able to bring my kids to see what it was all about. Miss the big blue ball and all that it stood for. Thank goodness someone has been able to resurrect it. I LOVED seeing the roof emblem in the mock-up building that said only GRUMMAN.
It's great to have a place so full of memories for me. After 35 years at Grumman, it was hard to leave, but now I have a place to come back to. Remember the good and bad times, but most of all still feel so proud of what we as Grummanites accomplished, in the air, on the seas, in space and on the ground.
I worked for Grumman in Calverton for almost 20 yrs. My Mom and Dad both worked for Grumman - they met at Grumman during World War II. Both he and she were laid off after the war. My Dad went back to work for Grumman and retired in 1977 from Calverton. My question is - can I purchase a brick for each one of my parents?
WE ALL SHOULD REMEMBER - THE F-14 WAS A '"GRUMMAN" PLANE -GOD BLESS GRUMMAN AND THE PEOPLE WHO BUILT A STERLING PRODUCT.
Webdesigner Note: Yes, you can buy as many bricks as you wish for other people, as well as yourself.
I am a retired civilian pilot whose has flown, among many other aircraft, the Grumman Goose. It is a very fine aircraft and a pleasure to fly. If memory serves me right the registration number was (Canadian) CF-RQI and was based at Port Hardy, Vancouver island, B.C. Canada. You have a great web site, keep up the good work. Cheers, Bruce.
Excellent work! Keep it up. If you need help please ask me.
it was great.
I have been a Grummanite since 1963. I'm fortunate that I continue to be a part of the organization. The web-site is a great idea, in fact in the OLD DAYS, a "Project Sterling Award" would have been in order.
Keep up the good work and look forward to viewing updates.
I am only 10 years old but I loved the F-14 from the minute I saw it and still do.
I propose a Company Picnic Reunion @ the new Memorial with open advertisement from News 12,Newsday,DailyNews etc. Donations requested. Grumman and the Grumman family was the best thing to ever hit Long Island. From putting Man on the moon to our Fighter Jets. We were the best and we should at the least have on hellova reunion.
Michael E Smith
alias (The Brat)
Steve,
Thank you so much for posting what I wrote to you. You have now made a great site even better. Also, want to say that anyone going now to this Web Site will have good feelings and there will now be no one who's feelings will be hurt by bad remarks. Keep up the good work.
Eileen Styles (Badge No. 82294)
Look forward to seeing wooden models of your civilian line of aircraft. (i.e. Widgeon, Goose, mallard, albatross.) Thanks, a great web site.
I LOVE THIS SITE, IT BRINGS BACK SUCH GREAT MEMORIES.
NOW WORKING AS A PRIVATE DETECTIVE/BODYGUARD ON THE ISLAND FOR MOVIE STARS ON THE EAST END, BUT WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER THE GREAT TIME I HAD AT GRUMMAN AND THE FRIENDS I KNEW. TAKE CARE, HOPE TO SEE EVERYBODY SOON.
FONZIE.......
Steve -
During my six years in Naval aviation, my most memorable flights occurred in the A-6E Intruder. Between 1990 and 1994, I was a B/N with Attack Squadron EIGHTY-FIVE (VA-85). The Intruder was, without a doubt, the most reliable and forgiving aircraft I have ever flown. Bravo Zulu, Grumman Corporation!
Sincerely,
Paul M. Benvenuto
LT USNR
As former Grumman employee, I think preserving Grumman's history is a great thing. Keep up the good work.
Lucky enough to have worked for the Aero Test Group's Low-Speed Wind Tunnel in Bethpage back in 1984-85 along with a good group of Polytechnic Institute Aerospace Engineering Students. EA-6B and E-2C mods were the big test projects back then -- both are still flying high! The two X-29s were in Plant 5 -- a great time to be at Grumman. Hope to see future comments from some of the folks associated with Bill McAllister's facility, Fritz and Cappy's aero-test group, and the aerodynamics folks. Have the Long Island AIAA Section and the Cradle of Aviation museum been asked to help out with the F-14 Project?