Since I have been trying to find information about my great uncle (also my godfather) recently, this looked like a pretty good place, especially considering the other posts about enlisted Marine Corps pilots. He was a one of the few USMC enlisted pilots that lasted beyond the 50s, and it appears that some people who post here actually knew some of those guys. Because he died in 1971, there is nothong to be found about him on the internet that I have seen. Anyway, his name was Harry Neudorffer, and I would love to know if anyone who posts here knew him, knew of him, of knows where I might find some more information. Thanks.

Tony

Have you contacted the History Branch at Quantico? This might be a good source for you....

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Originally posted by TomHansen:
Have you contacted the History Branch at Quantico? This might be a good source for you....

Not yet, and my wife even works there (FBI Crime Lab). I should do that I guess. I was just pleased to see some of the posts here on the issue and thought it would be cool if a member actually knew him or of him.

Unless comcast is messed up again, here is a picture of him with what I am guessing is a North American SNJ trainer. It's not a great picture, but I scanned it from the 60+ year-old original.

Hi,
Your uncle is listed on this site.

http://www.bluejacket.com/sea-service_nap_index.htm

Best Regards,

Tipath

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Originally posted by TipPath:
Hi,
Your uncle is listed on this site.

http://www.bluejacket.com/sea-service_nap_index.htm

Best Regards,

Tipath

Thank you very much. That's the first time I have seen his name on a list like that. My mother will be happy, and it's a good start to finding more. I really appreciate your help.

Tony

Glad I was able to be of some help.

Tipath

I got a few more pictures of my uncle and thought the people here might appreciate them.

Hello,
Just want to thank you for the pictures.

S/F
Tipath

I remember hearing about the last few enlisted marine pilots (excuse me... aviators!) retiring (early in 1973, if my old brain cells remember correctly) when I was stationed at New River.

I always thought that was a pretty cool deal... enlisted pilots!

Back in the early nineteen fifties I was lucky enough to have served on flight crews that often had a NAP as one of the pilots. Sometimes we'd have an all Staff Non Commissioned crew. A different world and time.
S/F
Tipath

Ain't THAT the truth!

The MarLog pilots at Chu Lai in 1968/69 were enlisted. Crew Chief was an aircraft electrician from Connecticut (as I recall)Cpl "Edna" Dore/Dorr -- sp? it has been a long time! They stood the bird on its nose one day on landing.

Bill Uffelman
VMFA 115 May 1968 - June 1969
Las Vegas NV