I was an avionicsman, HMM-161, MCAS Tustin, Ca. January 1982 to March 1989. I became a crewchief early 1986. Deployed to Okinawa twice, July 82 to Jan 83, July 84 to Jan 85. Wespac on U.S.S. Tarawa, LHA-1, June-Dec 1986.
I remember HMM-774 visiting what used to be my local Naval Air Station/Joint Resereve Base at WillowGrove, Pennsylvania. HMH-774 is attached to Marime Aircraft Group 49 (MAG-49) which was headquartered at WillowGrove. You guys put on very good MAGFT demos during the WillowGrove airshows.
@@mvintrigue-trawlerdiy1101 I used to go to the 2000's Airshows. As for aircraft spotting, it sounds like HMM-774 was spotted visiting WG ever since they were part of MAG-49.
Should any old 774 alumni visit the Smithsonian Air &Space Museum (Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center), they'll find MQ 400 in its classic green paint scheme. It's parked next the a Marine F-35. "You know you're vintage when an aircraft you've flow is in the Smithsonian." My CO at the time I was flying 774's helos said that, reflecting on seeing an H-34, he'd flown in Vietnam, in the Smithsonian. I can relate with Larry Bancells
One of the best Phrog videos I have seen. It brought back a lot of memories of when I was with HMM-263 in the early 80's.
Thanks brother. I had to trim down a bunch of video to make something halfway presentable.
Loved flying the fabulous Phrog with HMM-163 (1977-1982) and HMM-161 (1985-1988), Cowboy
HMM-161 Santa Ana, CA 1972~1974, HMM(C) 164 Far East 1974~1975, USS Tripoli, New Orleans, Okinawa, Vancouver, Juneau.
These Are HMM-774 Aircraft. Reserve squadron out of Naval Base Norfolk.
Yes they are. I was active duty assigned to that unit in 92 and 93.
I was an avionicsman, HMM-161, MCAS Tustin, Ca. January 1982 to March 1989. I became a crewchief early 1986. Deployed to Okinawa twice, July 82 to Jan 83, July 84 to Jan 85. Wespac on U.S.S. Tarawa, LHA-1, June-Dec 1986.
Very nice!
@@mvintrigue-trawlerdiy1101Thank you so much! This video brought back a lot of memories. I always looked forward to going out on "the boat".
Brings back some fond memories! BLT 2/6, BLT 2/4 and BLT 1/2!
I was also Avionics HMM-268 85-88 MCAS Tustin.
Yes awesome, I was stationed on LHA-4 Uss Nassau...... Great times !!!!!!
Very cool!
I remember HMM-774 visiting what used to be my local Naval Air Station/Joint Resereve Base at WillowGrove, Pennsylvania. HMH-774 is attached to Marime Aircraft Group 49 (MAG-49) which was headquartered at WillowGrove. You guys put on very good MAGFT demos during the WillowGrove airshows.
What year was this? Thanks
@@mvintrigue-trawlerdiy1101 I used to go to the 2000's Airshows. As for aircraft spotting, it sounds like HMM-774 was spotted visiting WG ever since they were part of MAG-49.
@@WingsandRails5893 ok. I was in 774 in 92 and 93 just before i got out. Great times.
My ole man was with hmm774 for a long time he retired in 09 damn good birds
hmm 263 and hmm 365 SGT. Alexander thanks for showing this 80 to 88
The Phrog was one hell of a machine.
Flew in them off of the USS Guam on a Caribbean float in 69. In RVN in 68. Beat amphibious landing.
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Should any old 774 alumni visit the Smithsonian Air &Space Museum (Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center), they'll find MQ 400 in its classic green paint scheme. It's parked next the a Marine F-35. "You know you're vintage when an aircraft you've flow is in the Smithsonian." My CO at the time I was flying 774's helos said that, reflecting on seeing an H-34, he'd flown in Vietnam, in the Smithsonian. I can relate with
Larry Bancells
Bad Ass!
Your a badass Wimedog! Hope all is well.