From: Bill of Canada
27 Dec 2006

Loved the photos

From: Richard Melville of TX
24, Dec 2006

Thanks for your great web site. You can live the history of Lakehurst NAS. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

From: Mario of Canada   
22 Dec 2006

Great site, too bad it's being updated. I wish an airship exactly like the Hindenburg (without the swastikas and the hydrogen and flammable doping compound) could fly again.

I do reject the IPT because something was clearly burning inside the Hindenburg.

I saw a alleged 1936 color film of the Hindenburg on a TV show known as Hindenburg Disaster: Probable Cause. It was filmed by Harold G. Dick. But I was disappointed when I looked more carefully. I now think it was really the LZ 130 Graf Zeppelin II.

From: David A Dietz of PA    
08 Dec 2006

I was stationed at Lakehurst Jan. 1962 to July 1965. I was in the crash crew which stood by for airship takeoffs and landings. Most landings took a long time because of wind. Almost got a ride in one with Columbia University doing test, but was cancelled at last minute. Have many memories there. I got married while there, my daughter was born in Lakewood at Paul Kimble hospital. We were in the flight ops hanger next to the runways. I would fly in the Beach 18s and one time in the T34. I have alot of memories of the entire area. I have been back several times and plan to go again.

From: Patrick Kelliher of VA   
27 Nov 2006

Reported to ZP-3 Squadron in summer of 1952 as AT-3 and started flying immediately. Flew in K and N ships my entire tour until April of 1955 when I was discharged. Had a lot of exciting moments--three landing accidents including one on small carrier and one airborn refueling near disaster. Loved flying and have some pictures. Also, loved Seaside Hgts. Worked moonlighting at the Parrot Clubon the beach when young Bill Halley & Comets were playing there. Great experience all around

From: Will   
26 Nov 2006

Very informative

From: Nami of TX
22 Nov 2006

Great site. Two of the Navy fliers for the Army-Navy game are graduates of the USMA. One flyer for the Army is a USNA grad. Go Navy, Beat Army.

From: Bob Leonard of CA   
20 Nov 2006

I enjoyed three visits to NAS Lakehurst. 1950, 1954 & 1956 when I attended AG 'A', and two 'C' schools. Having my own transport in 54 & 56 gave me the ability to visit Philly, the NJ shoreline from Wildwood north to Asbury Park. NYC was visited a number of times too. While at Lakehurst I enjoyed learning about the Navy's LTA program and the history of Lakehurst. Good memories! Your site is great. A 'well done' to all you who made it happen.

From: Rupert of England   
04 Nov 2006

The world of airships was a glorious time. The Hindenberg was a tragedy that dealt the death blow. What a shame. Cheap, powerful and non-polluting. Brave people. Great site

From: Frank Kaner of GA   
02 Nov 2006

My father was Chief Yeoman Max Kaner,He retired in 1959,and my Mother,Elizabeth(Betty)Kaner,Betty was a Wave for 4 years during WW11.Myself (Francis) and my sister (Patricia) were born at the Navy Hospital in Nov'47,and Oct'48. I was Medically Retired from the USMC in July'69. Max died in Feb '06, and Betty in Jan '01.

From: Kenneth Shell of KY   
24 Oct 2006

In 1953 I attended P R school class 5331.Would like to contact some of my old classmates,

From: Roxie Larson of MN   
13 Oct 2006

My dad Roger L. Gray, served aboard the USS MACON CA 132 and I would love to try and find some of his fellow sailors who knew him, and might want to reconnect with him. My boys have started asking there grandfather questions about his time in the Navy, which led us to look up his ship, he was sad to learn it was scrapped years ago. Also I am looking for any one who might have photos of my dad that I could share with my boys. thank you

From: Mark Kauer of ND   
12 Oct 2006

Very fasinating piece of history! I love it!

From: Roy Blinsinger of FL   
06 Oct 2006

Was stationed at Lakehurst from 1959 to mid 1961 in ZP-3. Was aircrew as an ATAN and ATR3 and worked on the APS-20. Left Lakehurst to attend ATB school about 3 months before the squadron was decommissioned. Went back to Lakehurst in 1970 to help with the LAMPS program and retired in 1977. Will never forget being a 'Helium Head' at Lakehurst. ZP-3 was my first active duty station after ATA school.

From: Kenneth E Chambers, Jr of MO   
04 Oct 2006

Outstanding site. I was stationed at NAS Lakehurst NATF(SI) from 1970 to 1975. My family and lived in the base housing close to IKE Circle. I worked on the line crew taking air craft to and from the test site. I was also the turn up person for the F-111 the test facility had. I have some great memories from there.

From: Mariana Doehner Pecanins of Mexico City  
30 Sep 2006

My father was a passenger(Walter) of the Hindenburg, with my grandmother, grandfather, uncle and aunt... for me it is a very importante and emotional story... My father died 20 years after the Hindenburgs crash, I preserve this memory, which has become part of my own story.

From: Jackie of England   
29 Sep 2006

Interesting site. Loved all the old pics of the airships.

From: Vickie MacCormack (Alexnader) of NY   
20 Sep 2006

Hello, I am prior PR2, having gone to A school for PR training in the Fall of 1979. I then completed the four yr tour at Norfolk, AIMD NAS Norva in Virginia. My last duty station after the Nato Base, Keflavik Iceland, from 1982-1984. Then I was stationed at NWC China Lake, Ca. I got an honorable discharge there in 1988. I returned to college but did not complete it. I also spent time as a security guard on the base at China Lake. I moved to Eureka Calif in 1992. I raised my son there the rest of his years til age 17 when his father, AT2 David. V. MacCormack had Josh come live at his home in north GA. Then my son Josh entered the marine corps as an aviation Electronics tech at VMAQ-3. He applied to the naval academy and was accepted. He graduated May 26, 2006 and returned to the Marines as a 2nd Lt and is stationed at TBS Quantico, VA at the time of this writing. So, Josh carries on our proud family tradition of being in the service and the only other family service member who is an officer. I now live in upstate NY, in the Adirondack Mtns and State Park. Not too far from Lake Placid and Plattsburgh, NY.

From: John W Nelson of AL   
20 Sep 2006

I am a former PR2 from 1977-1982 a count my time at Lakehurst NATTC as some of my fondest memories of my Naval service. I was saddened to hear the school was closed and moved first to Millington then Pensacola.

From: Theodore of Scotland   
14 Sep 2006

Fantastic site.Well done!!!!!!!!!

From: Fred of CA   
04 Sep 2006

Good work. Keep it up

From: Richard Habel of NY   
02 Sep 2006

I was sent to Lakehurst from boot camp,Newport RI.in 51. Was put in the motor pool and loved every minute of it .They sent us all over ,bringing back downed choppers ,picking up at Goodyear in Akron Ohio, and chauffering top brass . Pulling Airforce planes out of the water at Seaside Heights and picking up paratroopers that came down out in the woods .Was on duty when Arthur Godfrey was learning to fly blimps. He only got a few TV antenna's when he took off with the long lines .Put on a good show that night in the aud.. Jan.of 53 I was transfered to the USS JOHN HOOD DD655. Yes I missed Lakehurst but soon found my new home was where I learned to rock and roll. What a difference.You had to hang on or over the side you go.Been back by Lakehurst a few times . Sure isnt the same . Yes I remember it well .

From: Tom of UK   
01 Sep 2006

HI guys, loving the site!

From: Larry Brown of IL    
31 Aug 2006

Very well done site. Thanks for the effort.

From: Dick Driscoll of MA   
31 Aug 2006

I was in the coast gaurd and in 78 went to aviation survivalman school here (asm a school) Did alot of chute packing and jump training. Had a ball socializing with the navy riggers. Semper peratus

From: Zippo of UK
31 Aug 2006

Great site guys!

From: Wallace Brasch of Ontario, Canada   
27 Aug 2006

I have always been interested in these great giant airships and wish that I could fly in one! You have a wonderful site, and most informative.

From: Bob Marshall of KY   
22 Aug 2006

Excellent site! Looking forward to you "store" items

From: Stefan Carey of Melbourne Australia   
19 Aug 2006

I am reading an excellent book about the the Hindenburg called "The Pheonix" by Henning Beotis. It is a historical-mystery-thriller-romance. (Henning Beotis is a son of one of the officers of the Hindenburg.)

I thought it would fill out my experience of reading the book by visiting your site, and I was not disappointed.

From: Frank E Potts of WI   
17 Aug 2006

I attended the Navy Aerographer's Mates School at Lakehurst, N.J., in August of 1945. Just wondering if any of my classmates remember those four months? One of them, Stuart Bigler, and I, do communicate via email but I haven't heard from any of the others? Drop a line!!

From: Steve Dobson of MN   
15 Aug 2006

I was stationed at Lakehurst in 1972 and 1973. I was a corpman attached to HC-4 which became HSL-30. My time was spent at the dispensary school, but I spent countless hours in an ambulance watching the jets and parachute drops. Is the old dispensary still there and can the public come and vist the base?

From: Arthur of London   
9 Aug 2006

This website is a great font for knowledge if there anyway i can help to keep it running as i run a very sucessful computer company,so if theres anything i can do like a donation or equipment please let me know

From: David of USA   
8 Aug 2006

Very nice site.

From: Joseph L Pires of MA     
7 Aug 2006

Just wanted to say that I was impressed with the data that you have made available to the general public, concerning the history of the Navy Blimps (and I'm not talking about Chief Petty Officers or Master-At-Arms). :-)

In Navy speak, "BRAVO ZULU" for a wonderful website and I thank you again for the service which you are providing. I will submit a question to the Mail Bag, as I have a need for some additional.

From: Bernie Carolus of UK   
22 July 2006

Great site! Marvellous job preserving history!

From: Lewis Chamberlain, SR of MD   
17 July 2006

Hello, I was browsing and found this site, I am x-army, x-rigger and Airborne till I die. I received my jump tranning at FT. Benning and Rigger tranning at Ft. Lee. Although I have been out of the service for over 44 years my heart is still on the pack tables and in the sky.

Lew Airborne, Rigger!!

From: John Nelson of AL
14 July 2006

Attend PR "A" School in 1977 was sad to hear school was moved to Millington then Pensacola. i have many fond memories of my time there. There is distinctive difference in Lakehurst rigger and todays rigger. There is nothing quite like the Lakehurst experience living and going to school in the shadow of Hanger One.

From: JRM of NJ
12 July 2006

WOW - Would like to thank everyone who signed this guestbook. It's been wonderful reading your Histories! I'm going to pass this on to my son who's going to love reading these too! Makes me even prouder to be working here!

From: Thomas Berggren of Sweden   
12 July 2006

Hi read all about Lakehurst historical, are doing the same as a guide at www aeroseum.se here in Sweden saving a gigantic underground airplan hangar from the cold war all is left as it was from the opening 1955 will be reopend in 2007 by the royal king of Sweden at a ceremoni with some people from the air-force and hopfully the defence minister of Sweden as well.Send me a mail and i will give some moore details if you want

From: Catherine Carey of MA      
6 July 2006

46 years ago today, my brother Lt. William James Carey, sent out the May Day,from the co-pilot's table,of the ZPG- 3W Reliance Airship out of Lakehurst New Jersey.At that time it was one of the 3 largest airships in the world and had been sent out to look for a yacht missing in the Bermuda to Newport race.The blimp had a steel mast up through its center that housed radar equipment at its peak.Investigators found that the "bag's fabric," made by Goodyear,was insufficient to support that steel mast.Three crew members survived, and the remains of the rest were never recovered.Difficult weather conditions hampered search operations for several days.

I was thirteen at the time, and my brother Bill was my mother's 2nd oldest,I being the youngest.I will never forget that afternoon,46 years ago at 4 o'clock, when the black Navy official car pulled up out front and the officer came to the front door to tell my mother her son was lost at sea.

We still live, here in Nahant, Massachusetts,a small peninsula on the coast, about 8 miles North of Boston.My father had made, a memorial bronze plaque, the same as the memorial to this crew in the hanger at Lakehurst,listing all who sacrificed their lives in the service of this great country of ours.It can be found in the Town cemetery called Greenlawn, across from the Police station.Come in the driveway and it will be halfway along in the first row just ABOVE the slight hill on your right.In the turn-around will be the flagpole in Bill's memory.

This day will always be one of the saddest of my life. I visited your site and found an entry from one of the three survivors, Antonio Contreras of Texas, who maybe one day I might be able to speak with.Thank you for this opportunity to share. Please God, continue to Bless this great land of ours, America.

From: Ellen of SC   
26 June 2006

I have enjoyed reading many of the comments listed on these pages. I am trying to find information about my grandfather, ORION MONTGOMERY, who was killed in a blimp crash on JULY 6, 1960 at Barnegat Bay, Lakehurst, New Jersey. I have read several posts by people who were there during that time; I wish I knew how to contact you. If anyone has information about my grandfather or the accident, please contact the webmaster of this site for my email address. Thank you!

From: Sherry Emmons of TX   
25 June 2006

although i was not t as close as i would have like to, to the hangers while visiting new jersey, i still found the hangers most interesting. made me think deeply into what it was like the day the hindenburg blew up.

From: Neil Rubin of FL   
22 June 2006

I have always been fascinated by Zeppelins and try to read as much about them as possible.

I even have a four foot long replica of the Hindenburg, made of wood and fabric, hanging on my living room.

Keep up the good work and I will pass along your site address to others interested in airships

From: Lorna (Christiansen) Long of OR   
18 June 2006

My father, Arthur C. "Chris" Christiansen, Jr., was a 1935 graduate of the Lakehurst, New Jersey, Lighter Than Air School and was one of the sailors holding the tail section landing lines for the Hindenburg on the fateful May day in 1937. He also logged many hours on the USS Los Angeles (ZR- 3). He was only 25 at the time, and remained in the Navy for 30 years, retiring as CWO3. I am happy to find your most complete website as those years were very important to him and I am always looking for information regarding his military career.

From: Andrew
14 June 2006

Great Site!

From: Billy H Coram    
10 June 2006

I graduated Parachute Rigger A School in 1956 Class 56-29 I would like to hear from anyone who was in my class. In addition, there should be a lot more information on the Parachute Riggers school as it was an important piece of Lakehurst New Jerseys history.

From: Tim Fox of VA   
06 June 2006

I was an ETN2 stationed at Ground Electronics Maintenance (GEM) from 1971 to 1973. We maintained all ground-to-air radios as well as navigation aids (TACAN & some "homers"). We also handled maintenance of mobile radios and base stations, and weather equipment. Our shop was in the compound with the three tall radio towers alongside one of the fairways of the golf course.

From: Cdr. Sam J. Miller, USN(ret)   
04 June 2006

I was stationed in ZP-3 in 1954 and 55 having completed LTA training at Glynco,Ga. I fulfilled the requirements for Airship Commander in the ZPG airship and had a towed sonar crew. Having been a Naval Aviator since 1941 in HTA type aircraft I enjoyed the two years in LTA and the opportunity to fly the ZPG type airship. It was a memorable experience.

From: CDR George W. Allen, USN (Ret) of FL   
02 June 2006

It takes me back 46 years! GOD Bless Lundi.

From: Ilya Stone of OR  
27 May 2006

I'm looking for blueprints of the hindenburg. Where can I find these? Thanks. Nice site!!

From: Dennis K Wilkes of PA  
26 May 2006

I was stationed at Lakehurst with HU-2 as a Helicopter Rescue Crewman 1957-1959. I was on call one night in the Hanger when a Airship hit the corner of our Hanger. Used to watch many times when Crews would recover Airships and secure them to thir masts.

From: MArk Edgington of OH   
22 May 2006

I was stationed at Lakehurst from 1975 - 1976 as part of the Army 235th Signal Detachment. There were about 80 of us total, with our HQ on the west side (a stones throw from Fort Dix). I don't remember much about the place but a movie/PX/bowling alley, and the NCO club. Seemed like you had to drive forever to find any kind of fast food. Anyone else out there from the 235th?

From: Dennis Aruta of NY  
09 May 2006

Surfing and found this site. Yep, went to Aerography School in the late 1950's.

From: Robert A Leonard of CA  
08 May 2006

I have good memories of Lakehurst. I attended AG 'A' school early in 1950, then after being in the Pacific, returned for a 'C' school in 1954. I returned for another 'C' school (Ice Recon)in 1956. Anyone out there remember me? Lets get in touch. I was at Barbers Point 52-53, Midway 53-54, Point Mugu 54-56 and FWC Kodiak 56-58.

From: Jim Braegelman of MN
26 April 2006

I was stationed at Lakehurst Naval Air Station from 1962- 1964, and was assigned to HU-4 as a mechanic. It was a great place to be as a young sailor! I would like to hear from James J. Hirsch and John Hinson, as they were Detachment #82 shipmates on the USCGC Westwind to northern Greenland and beyond! Hey, guys, I found our old crew leader, Bob DeVore in Prescott Valley, AZ. The four of us would like to get together!! jbraegelman@hotmail.com

From: George Rohling of CA   
25 April 2006

I was an AN stationed with ZP-3 from 1956 -1957. I worked in Flight and Operations as a clerk.Was a draftee even though I had been in the USNR earlier with VF-834.

Took boot camp at Bainbridge MD. I flew with LTJG Harvison after hours and enjoyed the time in the SNJ.

I was not on the flight crew but often flew as an observer.I can remember us getting lost in the fog over the Atlantic, submarine alerts, and the airships #446, 448 etc. I remember names ie: LCDR Muehlen, LT. Luedtke, LTJG Peterson, Lt Dgzineleski,Yoeman Arthur Duckworth,Joe Rogers, Bill McCarthy,Dave Pickholtz, etc.

Had a friend from Brookly named Andy Walsh who did his tour with ZP-3 just before me. I remember the PR schoool and the Marines at the gate. A neighbor was stationed with HU-2.

From: Tony and Suzanne Tineo of NC   
17 April 2006

This message for all the dedicated Navy Men that served and was good friends with our father and father in-law. Louis Tineo served in World War 2 and was very dedicated to his fellow sailors. His last stop was Pensacola, Florida. We would like to hear from you.

From: Francis Spinoy of Belgium    
3 April 2006

I am currently writing a SF book situated in a future world where airships are the most common way to travel by air, and I was delighted to find on your site such an excellent and complete information. Congratulations, this helped me a lot. Lots of work !

From: Bruce Langland of  IA   
31 March 2006

I was stationed at NATTC lakehurst to attend PR school in the fall of 1975. Most of the classrooms were located in Hangar1. I will never forget the size of that structure. I joined the jump club but i never got to make a jump because of weather conditions.

From: Mike Schuder of FL  
24 March 2006

I was a young sailor in Charleston S.C. and befriended an elderly fellow who was a crew member of the Los Angeles. His name was George Lewis Smith from Melvindale Michigan. He told me about standing his watch where he would have to get in the engine pod and lubricate the exposed rockers on the engines. He had a scrapbook with the engines all laid out and lots of pictures of the interior of the ship. I wish I still was in contact with the family as I'm sure he had some things your outfit could use.

From: Stuart Snyder of NY   
23 March 2006

I reported to NAS Lakehurst for duty in Dec.1956 and was assigned to Airship Test & Development working in the Avionics shop. While in this assignment I had the opportunity to fly on several airship models as a Radioman. I was also trained and licensed to operate the huge doors on Hangar One. My tour of duty at Lakehurst ended with my transfer in Oct. 1957. After several other duty stations , I again returned to NAS Lakehurst in Oct, 1961 for a tour of duty with the Aircrat Maintenance Department , again working in the Avionics shop. Remained at Lakehurst until Mar.1964 when I transferred to AT"B" school in Memphis,Tn. Have many fond memories of my time at NAS Lakehurst. Just recently found this site and have gone thru some of it but plan to examine every bit of it in the near future. Keep up the good work for LTA. Stuart R. Snyder ATC {Ret}

From: Charles Parra of CA  
22 March 2006

Enjoyed your site...but not as much as my parachute jumps there in 1965 Class 518 Parachute Riggers A School. Jumped at 3,000 ft freefall and packed our own chutes.We used C- 47's aircraft. I was a "Marching Pettey Officer" of the class so I made a extra jump.Then Bill "Nails" Foster and I were assigned to the Paraloft after graduation...made more jumps then.I'm a Marine but I was very inpressed with the squared away Navy Chief instructors.All jumpers with their Gold Wings.Semper Fi

From: Roy Fleck of PA   
20 March 2006

I was stationed at Marine Barracke in 1964 and 1965

From: Joe Fitzpatrick of NJ   
19 March 2006

Our scout troop, (Troop 12) encamped on the base this weekend. We enjoyed the tour and the boys learned a bit of history. Thanks to Ron and Don for the hospitality. Thanks to the Navy for letting us use the facility.

From: Mike Jendrossek of MD  
17 March 2006

I was a U.S. Coast Guard student attending PR School at Lakehurst in 1974 (50th ann.) and made my first jump over the Piney Barrens in May 1974.

From: Marilyn Kraemer of OH   
16 March 2006

I had an Uncle who was assigned to the Akron during the Second World War. He was on leave the day it went down off the coast of New Jersey. He was also a survivor on the Macon that went down in the Pacific. I have a copy of the newspaper article (not a good one I'm afraid) that decribes his feelings about the event. His name was Arthur Glowacki.

From: Donald Hamilton of KY   
14 March 2006

I was stationed in Lakehurst, N.J. at the time of the crash at Barnegat Light or Long Beach Island 1960. Was a horrible scene for an young man, or anyone. I can remember as we inspected the ship after it brought back to the Base As we spread the envelope on the deck of the hanger, we spotted peanut butter sandwiches that were used from time to time plug the small holes or tears. Sad,sad days. I will never forget NAS, Lakehurst, N.J.

From: Dick Gray of ME   
12 March 2006

I was sent to NEL out of AD "A" school in 1956. I was assigned to HTA in the "little hanger down behind the big ones". Stood pressure watches in Hanger 1 on ships going through O&R. The day I checked in, a ship split on the pad right outside the Admin building, & I spent my early days there standing watch on it.

Our oldest daughter was born there in the base hospital. I worked on the station SNJ's, F6F, AD-4L, and R4D. Although the NATTC R4D used to haul the PR's from "A" school up to jump, we used to take them if their A/C was down. Used to fly with "Pappy" Burns at times, a CWO then but held one of the first Navy Pilot's licenses, and an AP CPO named Byrd that was a GREAT pilot!

I am now a Retired AFCM with over 32 years in the Navy since those days, but I learded a lot there that served me through out my Navy career. Keep up the good work!!

From: Richard Becker of MD   
07 March 2006

Attended PR school in the summer of 1949 and found the duty and liberty in Toms River and Seaside Heights the greatest, especially Mom's Spaghetti House in Seaside.

Still have the rip cord from my qualifying jump hanging in my den (Sure couldn't afford the round of drinks).

A super website, thanks for the visit!!

From: Michael T Manion of OR   
06 March 2006

My father worked on the construction of the ZR-1. I have several pictures of it, taken after completion. Also pictures of the crew. The pictures, a couple about two feet long, were taken by someone named "Clemens". One shows Hanger #1, in the background, then ZR-1, a blimp and a deridgeable. In the foreground are many civilians and their autos.

From: Neil Harris of CA   
06 March 2006

I was a pilot in the crew that crashed on July 6, 1960. I went on leave on the morning of the crash, and by that circumstance had the good fortune to survive. We had flown for many months as a crew, so were all good friends. It was a tragic loss. I was division officer of the Airframes Shop of ZW-1 and had requested one of my men to make the flight. It was so difficult to face his family later because I felt so bad about that. Many of the wives gathered with my wife at our home, waiting for information from the crash scene. Worst day of my life.

From: Thomas Berggren of Sweden   
05 March 2006

Hi friends, nice to se all the good work by saving the buildings for comming generations. Doing the same with a closed down airwing her in Gothenburg one underground hangar 95 feet below surfice 22000 square meters. Yours Thomas.

From: Derek Rollberg of IA   
27 Feb 2006

Great Webpage! I wish I could site it correctly though. I used some information about the Hindenburgh Disaster for a US History Scrapbook project. I'll do the best I can to site this source, and tell the Juniors next year to used your great website. Thank you very much. This might be a vacation I ask my mom to take us on, on our way to New York.

From: Glyn Davies of England   
26 Feb 2006

I have just read a remarkable book by Henning Boetius, The son of Edward Boetius entitled The Phoenix. The book is about the final voyage of The Hindenburg and is a brillant book highly recommended.

From: Mike Johnson Former Marine PR of CA   
07 Feb 2006

I was statioined at NAS Lakehurst from December 1958 to October 1959. I was assigned to The Marine Barracks and the Parachute Riggers School. Had a great time there as a student...Best of all was our Parachute Jump.

From: George Bilodeau PRS (ret) of ME   
05 Feb 2006

Too bad there is nothing significant said about the Parachute Rigger School that was a very important part of the facility. Many a young man received a unique education at the school and many aviators are thankful to those who packed the parachutes that got them safely to the ground.

From: James E. Vaughn of IL   
04 Feb 2006

I came across the Lakehurst LTA site last night while searching for WW2 anti-submarine efforts by the Navy. I feel very lucky that I found it. I attended the Navy Technical Center at Navy Pier in Chicago during 1942/43. IWhen I left there I was sent to Moffett Field near San Jose, Calif. Later I was sent to NAS Tillamook and joined ZP-33. I was an aircrew member. Captain Emmet J. Sullivan was our CO. I transferred out from there and went to a CASU outfit and later went into flight training and became a pilot (HTA).

From: Richard Nacamuli of NJ   
04 Feb 2006

The Naval Air Station is a part of U.S. history. That's also a pretty big hanger you have down there.

From: Nikola Feruci of USA   
04 Feb 2006

My friend has advised me to come on your site, and I do not regret about it

From: Anna Rosendahl of MO   
28 Jan 2006

I was just browsing around looking at info on my family, and found this site very informative. Thanks!

From: Edward H Cockburn of ME   
25 Jan 2006

This is a great site. I was a young airman when stationed at NAS Lakehurst from 1956. I was in ZP-3 for a few weeks then got reassigned to Operations on flight line have stood many watches in Hanger one and on the matt. Made about three flights one with NAN Ships two with K Ships. To bad I had to get a sea duty station with VS-31. Many memories one of which was standing on nose of the ship I was supposed to watch the weather and it got hot to fast.

From: Gordon Burke, Jr of MS   
24 Jan 2006

Just found your site on the web. This is great.My father was a blimp pilot stationed at Lakehurst and I was born there in 1959. We have several photos of the time there and a New York Times photo of our house after a blimp hit the roof while landing.Thanks for keeping these memories alive.

From: Robert L Miner of CA  
19 Jan 2006

I was born in the Lakehurst Navel Hospital in 1936. My dad (William C. Miner) was stationed there and was on the field the day of the Hindenburg disaster. My mother says I was in her arms as she watched the airship explode and catch on fire. My father received a certificate signed by Rosenthal and then head of the German Airforce Goering.

From: D. Baldwin of OH
13 Jan 2006

I fly out of Akron Fulton Airport. The Goodyear airdock is still here and well maintained.

From: Marjorie Lange of CA  
11 Jan 2006

I was thrilled to find this site. I just recently received my Dad's pictures from the "Lighter Than Air Program" of released photo's of several airships. Along with this was his USN Naval Airship Training Command Certificate from 1953. I remember going to hangar #1 with my Dad, he took me and my sister and brothers on a tour there in Lakehurst, NJ in 1959. The ZPG-3W blimp that crashed off Long Beach Island, NJ on July 6, 1960 forever changed my Father's life as he was suppose to be on board. We lived on the Island and I remember how he went to be part of the recuse recovery

From: Johan of Gothenburg, Sweden   
10 Jan 2006

Very nice to see this piece of history well taken care of. I have a bunch of press photos taken by a distant relative during the Graf Zeppelin's stop at Lakehurst during the "World cruise" in -29, complete with typewriter-written picture comments... Perhaps scanned versions could be of any interest?

From: Paul Morin of CA   
08 Jan 2006

I was stationed at NAS MOFFETT FIELD when we docomissioned ZP-31 and sent all the air ships to NAS Lakehurst in mid 1947. NAS Moffett Field disestablished in mid 1995 and had a blimp flyover for the last time. I photographed it all. I then went to sea duty aboard the Cruiser USS Tucson CL-98, an anti-aircraft ship.

From: Ron Edwin Vernia of IA   
06 Jan 2006

MY FATHER WAS STATIONED AT THE NAVY BASE AS AN AMM1 DURING AND AFTER WW 2. MY SISTER WAS BORN THERE AT A NAVAL HOSPITAL IN 1948. HOW CAN I FIND OUT WHERE I LIVED, ON OR OFF BASE WHEN HE WAS STATIONED THERE? I HAVE PICTURES OF HIM WORKING ON BLIMP ENGINES WHEN HE WAS THERE. WOULD THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY BE INTERESTED IN THESE BLACK AND WHITE GLOSSY PHOTO'S. SOME OF THE PHOTO'S ARE OF WITH SOME OF HIS FELLOW SAILORS AND COMMANDERS? I RECENTLY VISITED THE NAVAL STATION AT LAKEHURST BUT IT WAS ON A SUNDAY AND ALL I COULD SEE WERE HANGARS IN THE DISTANT. I WANT TO COME BACK TO VISIT SOME DAY. MY FATHERS NAME WAS OVAL EDWIN VERNIA AMM1. HE IS BURIED NOW IN A NATIONAL CEMETERY IN ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS ON ARSENAL ISLAND.

From: Chuck Seymour of NC   
06 Jan 2006

Ref: Ed Kruse's article about airship jumping. Ed's story awakened great memories of our days at Lakehurst. The 60's were the Golden Era of parachuting and we were all engaged in furthering our knowledge and skills in the business.

SECNAV issued an instruction authorizing the forming of parachute clubs at those bases having adequate facilities to do so. The Parachute Rigger School was natural for such a group and we were game to leap from anything that could get off the ground which brought us to the LTH community. My log book records 5/5/60 as the day I plunged earthward from a ZPG-3W ship on my fifth jump, with static line firmly attached. I had great form, a photo proves it. One more SL jump and I was into the wonderful world of Free Fall parachuting. My parachuting career continued for many more years accumulating over 1500 leaps, one of which Ed so colorfuly wrote about. Wish you the best with the NLHS and I hope to visit you the next time we are up that way.

From: Joanna and Robert Wilkes of NJ  
01 Jan 2006

Memories like this need to be kept alive! Keep up the good work!

From: Tim de Ruiter-Hupkes of Netherlands  
01 Jan 2006

I am very impressed by your site, I had just finished the book 'A phoenix from the ashes' by Henning Boetius (sun of the only elevatorman who survived the Hindenburg disaster). From there I could find a lot of extra (visual and audotorial) information on your site.