Kip Burton USS Hancock VA 212 Vietnam

[@MarioLopez-fq3sx]

Man this brings back memories, some bad and some good! I was a plane captain on VA 55, between 71' and 73, stationed at NAS Lemoore. Squadrons 55, 212 and 164 were all "sister squadrons." Say hello if you were there!

[@mikegreene3770]

I hope Mr. Burton reads this, I was also an AE in VA 212 during the last Hancock cruise but was working as a plane captain because of getting into trouble so much. Mr. Burton was a muscle head like me and was quite strong as I remember. I got in trouble with the law right before the last cruise in 75 when Mr. Burton came with me to court and had me released to the Navy so I could be sent on the cruise. I still respect him for standing up for me at that time in my life. I am also a member of the Skyhawks Forever and USS Hancock associations.

[@c.b.neitsch1287]

Wow...this brings back the memories. As a one of the AO's of VA-212 in 1970/71, our crew must have loaded you up many times. First time to see the other end/delivery of the goods. I also remember the junks/fisherman...whatever they were.... floating by us. Thank you so much for sharing this!

[@Zoomie932]

HEY! C.B Neitsch. I was on that cruise with you. I was AIMD Division.

[@tobieb6873]

Kip, (my neighbor) this is so cool to watch. Awesome my friend.

[@rongreene9153]

Thank you, Kip. Now I can see what it looked like, from your end. I was the night shift supervisor of the AIMD Calibration Lab (WC 670) from 1969 through 1974. I don't know how many times you landed over my head. I was happy to ensure your avionics was reliable. - Ron Greene (former) AT1

[@Zoomie932]

Hey! Ron Greene. Yeah I think I knew you too. Do you remember Commander Rush providing some great leadership moments? I had the AIMD supply office on the hanger deck. 70-71 cruise.

[@robertrunkle9147]

I was a Rigger in 212 from June 68-July 71. I remember Mr Burton as a kick ass pilot! Great pics!

[@jamespolen8589]

Mr. Burton this was really cool to see again. I served with you at the time as an AE in AVWEPS & being on my 1st WESPAC. Its been a long, long time since I've actually seen those days from long ago, but I've held them all in my mind & relived them several times. Thank you Sir for converting the film and posting here.

[@felixtownsend1618]

I was attached to VA 212 for this deployment. I was an AE and worked in AIMD. Great memories!

[@Zoomie932]

Hey! Felix Townsend. I knew you too. I

[@allgood6760]

Thanks.. we operated A4 Skyhawks with our RNZAF... Thanks from NZ 👍🇳🇿✈️

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[@aidenmclaughlin1076]

He’s my grandfather! I’ll show him these comments the next time I see him

[@dlesnif]

I remember Mr. Burton!

[@dkoz8321]

Nothing lasts 4ever!

[@jpryorjr]

Kip! Do you remember that we ran into each other in Japan? You kindly invited me to join your outfit for a serious party when DesRon 29 staff was onboard Hancock riding from Tonkin Gulf to Subic. Quite some memories! - Jay Pryor

[@jkaposi]

Nice.

[@bobfalvey1174]

Is this you tube page put up by Kip? I used to work with him at Hensen/Piedmont.

[@patriciagullickson9591]

Bob Falvey did anyone know chief Petty officer James coumatos..

[@bobfalvey1174]

That name does not ring a bell.