Doug Gillette Gillete VP-22 NAS Barbers Point douglas nntw

[Tigerstripes2112]

I served in VP-22 as an inflight radio operator 1982-86. I had the privilege of sitting right behind Doug for hundreds of hours. I remember there was something about Doug that just really never changed. Oh yeah it was his hair...movie star like and not one single hair ever out of place...lol! I really do miss the missions, shenanigans (ie: Branding the Tower in Cubi Pt.), and all of my shipmates. Long live those memories VP-22! James "Hollywood" L.

[jmcutcher]

Doug and I flew together in VP-22. It was an extreme joy and privilege to share a P-3 cockpit with the Navy's absolute BEST flight engineer. Sharing my airborne 'flights of fancy' with Doug is the highlight of nearly 50 years aloft. Few aviators are as truly blessed -- only wish we could do it again....sweet dreams!

Thanks, shipmate!

John Cutcher

[scottcrews62]

I served with Senior Chief in VP-22 from 1986-90. Great guy and Great Squadron. Blue Goose Forever. Scott Crews (AO2 at the time)

[aviatoraw]

Mr. VP-22! A devoted professional and a patriot. I hope you are well Doug. Sincerely, Andy Wilkinson. 3P,2P,PPC VP-22, 87-89.

[dtw757]

Doug.....you're a "movie star" First Doug Atkins in Top Gun and now you. I remember being a wet Ensign 3P with you, Otto, Schutz ,Barefoot, Delp and Dalton Edwards. Hope you're well.

M Sutton (Delta airlines now)

[okland3]

Greetings, I was assigned to Commander Fleet Airwing 2 Operations Control Room from Feb 1971 to april 1973. Each day I gathered opp ready info from each of the Squadrons compiled it and sent to the Commadore. I served under two Captains LULU and CARNEGIE.I lived at 4036a forrestal ave NAS Barberspoint Naval Air Station I controlled airspace for training at Barking Sands , Kauai and Ocean East and Ocean West South of the Big Island