I attended Airship "C" School 1948-49, and served in ZP 2 in Lakehurst and Key West 1948 to 1950; ZP 3 in 1953-54, and played on the NAS baseball team. Eventually retired from the Navy and Naval Reserve and the New York Naval Militia as RADM in 1989. Would like to hear from any team mates from the 1954 season, if they are still alive.

I spent over 5 years at Lakehurst between being a PR student and PR Instructor. I am so happy that NAS Lakehurst has someone to keep the memories for people like us to see. I hated Lakehurst while I was there, but now know it was a great place to live and be stationed. Sure wish I knew that then. Long live the memories and thank you for preserving them and putting them into a format we all can access so easily.

Great site, really sets the stage regarding the history of LTA and Lakehurst's connection. I had the privledge to get a personal tour of the base, Hangar 1, high mast site, and surrounding landmarks by Kevin Pace back in August 1992; what a wealth of information! After being a rigid LTA buff since the mid 1970s, it was great to see all the information I learned come to live at the place where so much of it happened. (As a 15-year old, I even convinced my family to trek to Lakehurst in 1978 during a family vacation to Williamsburg VA ... from Cincinnati, OH! Now's THAT'S a diversion! Didn't get to go on the base, though.) My thanks to Mr Pace and all associated with NLHS for keeping the history alive. Hope the current world situation permits the opening of the base to public tours again soon.

I was recalled to active duty at the time of the Cuban Missle Crisis (October 1962) and assigned to NARTU, stationed in hangar #6, for two years (1962-64). I worked with LCDR Claude Macon who had been a blimp pilot. I came upon this website while "reminiscing." It brings back lots of memories. I appreciate what you are doing.

Hi. I came accross this site whilst looking for information on the Hindenburg. I have found the site very interesting and informative, keep up the good work!

hi i was at parachute rigger a school in "63" had shipped over under the star program and graduated 8th in a class of 36 was promoted to 3rd class petty officer and made my first jump there-had several friends there also my first son was born there at Paul Kimball Hospital in Lake wood-- HAVE Fond memories--A CLASS MATE WAS ROOKIE OF THE YEAR FOR THE NY JETS Matt Snell

Dr. Carl Victor Green Jr. was my father. Unfortunately, he died when I was too young to hear his stories about the Hindenberg. Learning more about this tragic event and his part in it was very important to me personally.

My Uncle, Lt. Carl Victor Green, Jr., was the Naval Air Station base physician on May 6, 1937, the day of the Hindenburg disaster. I wept as I read the statements made by my wonderful Uncle Carl. What a privilege for me to be able to read those statements on your site! I did not realize that his son, Robert N. Green, my 1st Cousin, was also there that day to witness that terrible event! Robert N. Green went on to become a Physician. He is now seventy- nine years old, and lives in Southern California.) Thank You, for your excellent website!

I went through A school in the summer of '75 at Lakehurst. Great memories, was great to see your pictures. I even made a jump with the base skydiving club, got a great view of the base. Doug, Tilly and Texas Tinhorn ,if you ever read this Hello and God Bless...your old pal "Hoodlum"

In Dec1941 I was assigned from Jacksonvill to LTA school in Lakehurst. After graduation was assigned to ZP-12. In 1943 with ZP-51 was deployed to Trinadad BWI. First Airship squadron overseas. ZP51 San Juan Peurto Rico Blimpron5 Guantanama Cuba. Blimpron2 Atkinson field British Guiana; Blimpron4 Amapa Brazil;. ZP41Richmond field FL; ZP12 Lakehurst . Transferred to Naval Air Station Quonset Point Rhode Island 8/12/1946.

Have had an exciting career. Guam 1948<> Okinawa, 1948 Fasron 119 China<>Fasron 122 1948-49, Japan<>VR2 Alameda<>VR23 Japan<>VFAW3 North Island<>Made Chief in 57<>Fasron 110 North Island<>NAS North Island 61<> Retired May 1961 as AMSC. Will be 81 this coming January 1st. Hoist one for me. Would like to hear from anyone during my time at Lakehurst or just to chat. Here or email me at alsan23@pacbell.net

I graduated from PR "A" School in 1968 and have many fond memories of my days at NAS Lakehurst. I distinctly remember being assigned "fire-watch" duty in Hangar One during the dead of night. As an eighteen year old, it was kind of spooky. Thank you for the opportunity to remember some of the best days of my life.

I was stationed at the marine barracks from June 1956 to July1958. I wouldlike to make contact with some of my old Marine buddys.

SPENT MANY DAYS DURING THE YEARS 1960-1963 BEHIND THE CHAPEL OF THE AIR WATCHING HU4 AND HU2 AS A KID IM 53 NOW. LIVED IN SUMMIT PARK RT.37 MANCHESTER. SPENT SUMMER SWIMMNG AT EM POOL AT GEEDUNK AND EM MESS POOLROOM. MANY GREAT MEMORIES BEST AIRSHOWS TOO. SAW BLUES COLLIDE BACK IN THE 70S.

this place at Lakehurst was a fantastic place to visit. I'm a Parachute Rigger Graduate the Class of 88290 1988 october26th I love the place while i was going through Navy A school. I even took the time, to visit the crash site, I tell you we as an americian need to make that crash site nicer than just a little placque. your parachute rigger first class brian

I was stationed at Lakehurst 1970-1973.I now have a 10 year old doing a report on NJ.When I told Her I was there,She has a ton of questions,therefore, the visit.

I was looking for more information on Ernst Lehmann, who happened to be my maternal grandfather's first cousin. My grandfather, Frederick Lehmann, died in 1963 when i was only 17 and, regretfully never had the chance to get the story first hand from him. I am very interested to find out as much as I can about him (Ernst) because of the blood relationship. Stumbled onto this site (I am now 57 and am getting around on the computer a bit) If you know of any sites that can give our family some personal info about him, we would all appreciate it.

This is a great site. It has helped me to get a better focus on a search for more information about my father. Thanks.

Way back in middle schoole, we had a unit on Ohio history. The teacher brought in a piece of real history: a hand-sized piece of the Shenandoah. I have been an LTA fan ever since.

Mr Carl Jablonski:

Thanks for the great presentation. You helped us obtain our Historical Trails Patch. The weekend campout was great. We will see you again soon at Lakehurst.

Sincerely, Troop 65 Manahawkin, NJ

I enjoyed this site. I had the priviledge of being on the last blimp the night before it was dismantled. Wow did this bring back memories.

A real stroll back in time as I remember Blimps on Atlantic Ocean patrol during WW2. Must have been 3/4 years old and some would drift over from Long Beach on their way home to Lakehurst.I lived in Island Park, a small sea community on the south shore. Most of the men and older boys were in service or working at defense jobs; a lot of the women too. Not much activity for a tot until one day a Blimp that dropped behind the formation{3 others} made an abrupt right hand turn and flew over the yard I was playing in. A wave from a little kid was acknowledged by another turn,this time to the left and again to the right. My Mom came running out of our house just in time to see this wonderful moment in time.

I really enjoyed this site.After wacthing a movie about the Hindenberg I was left with some questions. The answers were provided for me here.Thank You!

Was stationed @ NAEC Branch Clinic 1982-1984--Was priviledged to provide medical care for a number of retired Airshipmen--I imagine most are deceased now,as they were in their 80's 20 yrs ago-I was given a number of old photos ,which I would be happy to copy--It was a fascinating tour,and always a pleasure to here the old gentlemen's stories--Tried to learn all I could & passed it on to young sailors every chance I got.

i had an assignment to do for school and i found your site easy and very helpful to use.

I weny through PR "A" school in Aug. 1987, and I am currently stationed at Point Mugu CA. VR-55. I had a great time in "A" school.

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good site i work 4 atg based in number 1 hangar in cardington as groundcrew mastman 4 the at 10 the size of these old airships AMAZING

I've always been interested in the LZ 129 - Hindenburg ever since I was born. I am 15 years old. You have made am excelent website. Keep up the good work!

I joined a reserve anti-sub squadron, VS-752, at Lakehurst on my 18th birthday in July of 1957, and went through bootcamp there in the summer of 1958. Among the many good memories of that time is going on a hop to Wilmington and back in a blimp for an airshow there. Oh yes, and Sargeant Baker and Corporal King, our Marine Corps drill instructors. It was a great time.

I was stationed at Lakehurst 1958 th 1961 in HU2.I've been following your Web with interest.I have many Pics of the helos and blimps.In 1960 a blimp crashed into HU2's hanger.As I remember one person was killed several injured.Could not remove aircraft cecause Bage was over hanger door.Would like to hear from any one from HU2.Good Site

i think the hindenburg is interesting and oddly enough, i was born may 6th 1987! the 50 year anniversary of the hindenburgs explosion! i never knew it!!!!

Upon my Return from the Pacific Theatre of War January 1946, After re-enlisting for two years, I was assigned to the Marine Guard Detachment from March 1946 to November 1947.. Upon my discharge , living in New Jersey, I revisited Lakehurst during the 1950's only yto see that U,.S.Marines no longer provided security. I was on duty a Sgt of the Guard at about noon one day when a commercial plane with emgine trouble tried to land at the NAS, but crashed in the cranberry bogs off the base. I enjoyed my days there especially when my son was born on the base.

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