From Lou Villano of NC on 15 Dec 2011

I was stationed at Lakehurst in 1962 to 1963..unforchantly I was on liberty and got in a car accident, and never returned, my seebag was forwarded to me minus my pee coat, plus a few other things..I really was disapointed that the honor code did not apply..I was first attached to ZP3 for decommissing, then to the HU2, next to the crash crew..My chiefs name was Thornell..my best friend was al Weber..I have to say I loved it there..

From Johnny Signor of FL on 12 Dec 2011

Looking for color iamge of ZP-24,ZNP Hedron3,if you know of these please contact me , thank you very much !!!!!!!!!! Johnny WeBeEmblems@aol.com

From Donald Dingman of NE on 17 Nov 2011

I was stationed at Lakehurst from the fall of '68 to spring of '69 for Parachute Rigger A school. I was a mess cook for a month before starting the school and duty driver during. I really enjoyed the night watches around the hangar in winter. I remember the "ghosts" that used to tease the inside watches every now and then. this was my first duty station. From there I went to NAS Brunswick and U.S.S. Tripoli after that. Never did jump at school but ended up being a USPA instructor for two years after getting out.

From Daniel Perkins of NE on 24 Oct 2011

Nice site!! I was stationed with HC-4 from APR/MAY65 till about FEB66 as a PNSN/3. Spent the summer of 1965 "moonlighting" at Poor Pete's Pizza Stand at the south end of the boardwalk in Seaside Hieghts. Would be great to locate YNC William Fair (admin chief) and YNSN Joseph Magistro who were there at the same time I was.

From Steven Allen of IL on 21 Oct 2011

I ATTENED ABE "A" SCHOOL IN 1985, ABE "C" SCHOOL IN 1996 AND ALRE MAINTENACE TECH SCOOL IN 1999 AT LAKEHURST IN HANGER ONE I HAD A BALL EACH TIME.

From Duane Lee of CA on 16 Oct 2011

I was born at Lakehurst in 1943. My Dad was an Airship Rigger, later a Chief Photographers Mate.-- V.W.Lee. He was the pitcher on the ball team in 45,46,47 and a great bowler. He flew a lot of anti-sub patrols, some clear down to Brazil. We lived on the base across the street from the swamp...ha... remembering the DDT Truck everyday. Dad Retired in 1961 the same year I joined the USAF. Dad lived a great life until 2000 at the age of 86. My best to you all........Lee

From John C Fromlak of PA on 30 Sep 2011

I was an AE2 stationed there from Nov 1972 - Nov 1975. Worked in both AIMA and West Field

From George Estock of MS on 18 Sep 2011

I reported to ZP-2 in 1949 as an AL3. assigned as a flight crew member.Ln 1951, transferred to weeksville to ZP-4.Later, transferred back to Lakehurst aad part of the commissioning crew of ZW1. Tom McLaughlin andI flew all the operatioal evaluation flighs, evaluating the new height finding radar. Later, went to Electronics B School and promoted to Chief Petty Officer and was selectred for OCS where I was commissioned as a General Line Ooficer. I will never forget the int5erestin and excitingt times flying in Blimpss.

From Donald Longfield (ARM/3) of MI on 3 Sep 2011

I was an ARM/3 in ZP-1 1947 -1948 when the squadron moved from Santa Anna, CA to Weeksville,NC. All six airships had to ride out a hurricane in the air because the hangers were full of navy aircraft! We all learned the word airsick!! My wife and I flew up the outer-banks, visiting Kitty Hawk and Weeksville in our own aircraft in 1976.

From Jerry Riley of GA on 31 Aug 2011

crash fire/rescue nas moffett field 1962 - 63

From Reggire Scott of NH on 14 Aug 2011

Have anything on HU-4 Was stationed there in the 60's

From Johnny of FL on 8 Aug 2011

I think the Airships didn't get the proper recognition they deserve for thier services in WW-2 , thye got some enemy sub kills , and although thier records weren't in high numbers they were still and important part of the war effort , My thanks to all the flight crews and ground crews for what you all did inserviec to our great nation during WW-2 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Anyone looking for nice "Leather" Airship unit patches , contact me , I make them as well as USAAF/USN/USMC Squadron and Group patches on leather . Johnny

From Timothy A Barry of USA on 21 Jul 2011

My father served two tours at Lakehurst, 1 during WWII working on the blimps as an AMS 1st Class. His Name was LLoyd Patrick Barry. He was called back to Lakehurst during the Korean Conflick.

From William Fitzpatrick of WY on 16 Jul 2011

Great website. Keep it going! I saw the post dated 29 Sept 2009 from William Offenhauser. FYI he was the Navy's first PRCM, made mega jumps, is a great American and will always be a "PR" legend. I went through PR"A" school in 1968 and retired in 1993 as a PRCM.

From James A Bermner of WA on 10 Jul 2011

I was stationed at Lakehurst from May '58 to April '59. I was TAD to the Photo Lab from ZP-3. I really enjoyed my tour and found the crew at the Photo Lab to be a group of highly motivated sailors. I was getting out of the Navy on one of those Early Out programs. I don't know why it didn't happen but the Early Out never took place. Only the married personnel got released, since they had their household goods all packed. Some time during the next 2 months I decided to reenlist; That was over 55 years ago, and I remember it like it happened yesterday. I retired in '73 and never regretted a single day.

From George Doughty of TX on 26 Jun 2011

asigned to Radio/Radar Tech LAb, '46remember rear adm Rosendahl and K-shipping over unhappy chicken farmers on the way to sea, and a restaurant in Wannamassa w/ an organist ...and parachute riggers on crutchs following their grad jump...come visit the Frontiers Of Flight Museum @ Love Field, Dallas...

From Rod Grodt of NC on 21 Jun 2011

I was stationed with HU-4 (became HC-4) from 1964-66. I worked in the tech library. I transferred from VW-13 in Argentia, Newfoundland, where things were a lot "looser" as far as uniforms. First day at Lakehurst, heading for the chow hall, I was written up for about 10 uniform violations. It was a school command and things were tougher. Loved the base. Seaside and Point Pleasant in the 1960s were a whole lot different than they are now. Visited NAS Lakehurst in the mid-90s with my son, a submariner, and was stunned that nothing looked the same.

From Darrell (Eli) Averett of TX on 15 Jun 2011

Stationed at Lakehurst 1971 & 72 HC-4 Then HSL30 Then transfered to Norfolk Virgina in 1972 with HSL30. I was on the first lanps detachment. Everyone called me Eli. Looking for shipmates, Sam Smith, Randy Groff and more

From William E Fields of IN on 5 May 2011

I graduated from the school on Feb. 27 1948. It was a real good experience for me. Especially the jump after graduation. They are having a reunion for all parachute riggers in Vegas this year. It would be fun to go if I could remember some of the old parachute riggers names. Sounds like fun.

From Irvan Prodrick of NY on 2 May 2011

just found this site made jump august 22 1954 as you said it was awonderfull exp for 17 year old,left school and went barbers point naval air sta left navy@pr3 naval air training center beeville texas.does any one know if their any clothing or other things or infomation about lakehurst?

From Norval (Butch) Nelson of IL on 23 Apr 2011

I was Station at NAS Lakehurst From 1965 to 1967 HC-4 Det. on the USCG Edisto summer of 1966 then again the Fall of 1966 Det. Pocono. med cruise in 1967..

From Donald F Ridlon (AQCS) R of USA on 10 Apr 2011

Was stationed at NAT&D Squadron from 4/54/to 4/56 as an AD3 & 2. Was mechanic for the K Ships, M Ship, & N Ship. Flew as flight engineer for the M Ship.

From Oscar Booth of MO on 28 Mar 2011

I was in Stationed at Lakehurst NAS In 1955/56. I was wondering if someone remembered the Nan ship that crashed in to a farmers field and we had to cut it up.

From James M White ADC USN (Ret) of CA on 26 Mar 2011

I found your website by accident. Another shipmate forwarded it to me. I became a Airship buff after being stationed there. I was a ADR3 stationed at Lakehurst in HC- 2 1969 working in AIMD. Our portable test cell was behind hanger 2. I worked in both hanger 2 and 3. Stood fire watches in hanger 1. That hanger was the most noisy place at night, scary as you cannot belive. Heard the Ghost rumors never saw any. Still have a 58 Chevy convert I bought from a deploying shipmate there, belive I paid only 1500.00 for it, been offered ten times what I paid for it. (But its been through 3 overhauls like me, now rolling 300,000 miles) Left Lakehurst and actually returned for a Test cell conference in 1985. The building where the conference was, sits in what was HC-2's former parking lot. Used to be a check crew hanger there where the UH-2s from dets underwent full checks before deployment. I retired in 1986 as an ADC. Now work in AEROSPACE teaching APU's around the world. I'm one of the few who does almost the same as when I was on active duty. Except now I teach the APU on the A380, little bit bigger than what I worked on in HC-2 the GE T58's. Excellent website brought back many memories. I remember railroad tracks on the east side of hanger one. Someone told me that Airship passangers arrived by railcars. Is that right or was I fed a line. Fair winds and full sails guys, keep up the good work. I've only seen a couple comments on the AIRSHIP Lounge, one of my favorite hangouts.

From Doug Wagner of MN on 23 Mar 2011

I attended AG "A" school in 68.

From Gerard A Scalzo of FL on 10 Mar 2011 

I went to NATTC Lakehurst Parachute School-Class # 744 and graduated in February 1968. I'm looking for a graduation photo of my class(#744) If anyone can find one, please e- mail it to me @ Strek11701@aol.com. Thank You...

on 18 Mar 2011
Went to Parachute school, back in 1967... would love to get a class photo for memories...If anyone can hook me up, let me know... I graduated feb. 17, 1968.. I think class # 744..(?)...

From Bill Grant AM3 of NV on 8 Mar 2011    

Served with ZW1 from Spring 58 to June 59. Was the best duty place ever. Loved it. Loved Jersey.

From Larry Skrine of MI on 28 Feb 2011

Served in HC-2 in 1968-1969 as an ADJ1

From David Nobles of TX on 28 Feb 2011

Served 1963 to 1967 AE, Air Crewman, Lived in Town and on base housing. Had some great cruises and long lasting memories. Last trip was on the Westwind in 67. In 2008 while in NJ at a campground ran into the ex owner of the Air Ship Traven and his wife, had a great time talking about days past. Visited Lakehurst but could not go on base.Can't remember all the ships I served on, that was a long time ago. If one of my shipmates remembers please e- mail.....David Nobles San Leon, Texas

From Dick Peterson of MA on 16 Feb 2011

I served at south weymouth naval air station all of 55 and half of 56 with the ZPG-2 blimp outfit. That was after serving 2&1/2 years aboard the USS YORKTOWN(carrier). Sure glad i found this site.

From John D Wheeler of FL on 7 Feb 2011

I am 91 years old. I received my navy wings and Ensign commission at Lakehurst Naval Air Station. My wings and commission were handed to each of us personally by Radm Rosendahl on December 7, 1943.I was assigned to Blimp Squadron ZP-42 based in Santa Cruz, Brazil, home of the German Graf Zepplin hangar, the only hangar in use by our L-T-A squadrons south of Homestead, Florida. Our primary missions were convoy escort and anti-submarine patrols from 300 miles south of Rio harbor northward the entire coastline of Brazil, Dutch, British, and French Guiana using the French Devil's Island as a navigational reckoning point. Officer pilots aboard the K-110 were Mac McKenzie, Eugene Gilliam, Robert Thomas, and myself, John Wheeler. We had six enlisted specialists aboard as crewmembers.I ended up at ZP-31 at Santa Ana, Calif.

From Jim "Fuzzy" Furlong of NJ on 3 Feb 2011

Re: The post of Charlie Martillotta of 12 August 2010.

I served with Charlie in HU-2 from 1962 - 1964 and like him spent most of my time at sea Det. 62 on the USS Independence. The little bit of time we did have at NAS Lakehust was spent at Seaside Park chasing girls. One fond memory is with Charlie and three other ship mates jaming in to my little Renault and heading for a weekend at his parents home in N.Y. state.

The other is that I met my wife at Sea Side Park.

A lot of great guys and great times. I plan to come up and visit the NAS Lakehurst history museum very soon.

From Edward Asselin of FL on 16 Jan 2011

Went to AG A School at Lakehursr 1959 returned twice for additional weather schools. The Airships were still active when first stationed there.Always remember being left off at main gate in dead of winter and having to walk back to barracks, a desolate stretch of landscape. Nice site, brings back fond memories.

From Bobby Sluder of CA on 3 Jan 2011

Started my stint in the Navy at NAS Lakehurst in 1968. Had my bride of 2 weeks with me. Just a couple of young kids far from home (Redding,Calif). Lived in Lakewood, NJ. while attending ABH A-School. Margie and I are still married (42 yrs) and came to Manasquan for Christmas and New Years with my oldest son and wife but mostly with the 2 grandchildren! Wish I had known about the tours sooner! Will definitely put on top off bucket list for next trip! Love to hear from any classmates. God Bless America and all of her servicemen and women.