Hello, thank you for visiting our web site. This site is dedicated
to all those who served onboard Airborne Early Warning Squadron
One ( VW-1 ) the "Typhoon Trackers" and their families,
from its inception in 1948 as VPW-1 to its disestablishment in
1971. At that time the men and aircraft where absorbed into VQ-1.
We believe that in every Navy career, whether it be a two-
year enlistment or a 30-year career, that at sometime there was
one or two duty stations that stood out. For those of us involved
with this site and the VW-1 Alumni Association (All Years, All
Ranks & Rates) it was
VW-1
Nowhere else in our careers did we feel
such a sense of accomplishment, more pride in our mission or greater
fellowship with our shipmates. We shared a purpose and dedication
for what we were doing. In addition, without shame, we truly loved
the aircraft that we flew in or helped maintain or supported in
some manner. The "Connie".Oh, what memories that name
conjures up.
The squadron did not always fly the "Connie" however.
in the early years, (1948 until 1952) the aircraft assigned was
the PB-1W. We are sure that the men who flew them felt the same
way about their aircraft. It would be our wish, as you look through
these pages, that you remember good times and old friends.
It is the goal of this site - and the VW-1 Alumni Association
- to rekindle old friendships and revive Memories. We offer the
opportunity to make new friends of shipmates who may have served
at a different time; yet have the same fondness for the squadron.
Finally, we hope to help support one another and our families
as time passes
Please visit the other pages and let the memories flow. When
you are done, we hope you will choose to join us. Membership information
is located on the "Join Us" Page.
Contributions of your pictures and comments to this site are
welcomed, photos must be in jpg, gif, or bitmap formats. Please
include your name, the crew and or office/shop, years assigned
to VW-1 and a brief description of each photo. E-mail to either
address indicated below
Shipmate, we wish you Fair Winds and Following Seas.
Ed & Sally Metzger
President & Secretary/Treasurer
VW-1 All Hands Alumni Association
(All years, all ranks & rates)
