Recent content by BoogieNOLA

Thank you so much. I have a picture of it also. Believe it or not, dad had never seen it while flying with the VCS-7! Since he and I was such WWII history buffs, he gave me his flight suit, flight jacket, red baron cap, etc., but Hurricane Katrina took everything he gave me when it took my...

Thanks. I guess we're a bit naive over here!!! How's Prince George doing? I wonder if you and/or anyone else knows where I can get a VCS-7 patch???? You know where I am!!! Thanks a million..............

No USN planes were used in the VCS-7! None, at all!@

I think this will help you! spitfiresite.com/2010/04/spitfires-of-the-us-navy.html www.ww2aircraft.net/forum/aviation/cruiser-scouting-squadron-seven-vcs-7-us. That Robert J. Adams is handsome, huh???? Did you know that the first plane to land in France on D-Day was one from this...

My dad was part of the Squadron, and yes, it was a real upgrade. He was also the first Allied pilot to land in France on D-Day!!! Pretty good for a Cajun..........

The U.S. Navy pilots flew the Spitfires in VCS-7 before, during and after the Normandy Invasion. My dad was a member of that Squadron.

I'm new to the site, but my dad was a member of the VCS-7. Is anyone, or does anyone know anyone, who was a member? I'm trying to ascertain if they will be honored on D-Day + 70. Are the plans to celebrate somewhere as I promised my dad on his deathbed, I would be present to represent him...