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Description
| Manufacturer: | Consolidated | |
| Base model: | R3Y | |
| Designation: | R3Y | |
| Version: | -2 | |
| Nickname: | Tradewind | |
| Designation System: | U.S. Navy / Marines | |
| Designation Period: | 1931-1962 | |
| Basic role: | Transport | |
Specifications
| Not Yet Available |
Known serial numbers
Recent comments by our visitors
| Pruitt,H.D. Ardmore, OK | I came close to being in the crash.I was part of the crew working on it.It was noon chow time,so they sent half to chow,and kept half so they would have a flight crew,if the problem got fixed.I was in the group chosen to go to chow. We were told to hurry,so we could relive the other half. We returned to hear the news. I still have my certified in flight refueler card.I would like to visit the old base.Remember the White Hat Club, they would announce over PA,need escorts at the gate.The race to outrun all the other sailors to the gate,to sign the girls in.Fun times. 11/24/2009 @ 10:51 [ref: 25333] |
| Harry Saunders Cottonwood, AZ., AZ | Hi, to any one who might remember me, I was In VR-2 from 1956 to just after 446 crashed. I worked for chief Aielo in the prop shop, Iwas sent to Hawaii to assemble a prop for the no. 3 position, and flew back on it, which turned out to be quite a ride, From fleet tactacial supp. squad. 2, as it was called then, I went to VA-63 to complete my time in the navy, after 2 years in college I became a navigator in the airforce. After that I went to work for the airlines as an a&p mechanic retiring from Northwest in 2000 I have many fond memories of VR-2.of the people and the work I enjoyed. Lt Ragsdale & CDR Binkley did an great job getting us down in one piece, I was on the Long cord in the aft rt. side of the ac during the whole thing,and remember coolness of their conversation.Best reguards to all ---Harry Saunders (ADJ-2) 07/02/2009 @ 13:31 [ref: 24276] |
| Randy Ragsdale , FL | Sharon - thank you and I will pass it along to Dad. And pass my good wishes on to your mother. I have many pictures of the the "day" taken form a Coast Guard plane. I am trying to put a slide show together with a narration from Dad. It is going slowly. And feel free to contact me at RandolphRagsdale@earthlink.net. 08/18/2007 @ 14:20 [ref: 17674] |
| Sharon Mapes (McCracken) Battle Ground, WA | Randy- I am glad that you found this site and left your message- My mother, who still lives in San Diego, was very happy when I shared your message with her. My Father passed away back in 1993, but he often recalled his Navy years and thought so well of your father also. Our family keeps this memory alive and our Grandchildren know the story of the day that their Great-Grandpa crased into the seawall. Please pass a warm hello to your father from my Mother, Leona. 07/23/2007 @ 12:21 [ref: 17249] |
| Randy Ragsdale Orlando, FL | Hi - learned about this web page from my brother Harry. This link will take you to VPNavy.org which is is dedicated to the men and women of the United States Navy flying "ASW" (VP/VPB) Patrol Aircraft (past and present). They also have a section for transport squadrons. I have posted a copy of a letter our Dad, then a LTCDR explaining the events of the accident. http://www.vpnavy.org/vr2_mishap_1950.html
I do have other pictures of the accident I will post in the future. 06/09/2007 @ 18:04 [ref: 16791] |
| harry ragsdale , CA | Sharon, I just got off the phone with my father Homer Ragsdale, who was at the controls when they lost that propeller, he has nothing but great respect and fond memories of your father. He thinks the last time he met up with your father was in San Diego, he was doing OR work. 06/08/2007 @ 21:18 [ref: 16783] |
| harry ragsdale san pedro, CA | My father Homer C Ragsdale was copilot of the R3Y that crash into the seawall, after losing a propeller in flight, he is living in Redlands Ca. 06/08/2007 @ 20:50 [ref: 16782] |
| Peter Ronbeck Lusby, MD | My Father A.C. Ronbeck CDR USN was attached to VR-2 at NAS Alameda. He was designated as a Naval Observer and was in the maintenance department. He loved the aircraft, and told me that the R3Y-1/2 was the most engineered and advanced airframe. He said the engines cancelled the program. Had the engines not had as many problems he felt the Tradewinds would have stayed in service longer. I am a Navy brat also. I am asking for everyone’s help to obtain photos and manuals etc. to open a booth at the NAS Patuxent River, Maryland air museum. The museum will exhibit the documents but they have to apply to NATC testing at NATC Patuxent River. Pete Ronbeck. 02/24/2007 @ 03:47 [ref: 15651] |
| Peter Ronbeck Lusby, MD | My Father A.C. Ronbeck CDR USN was attached to VR-2 at NAS Alameda. He was designated as a Naval Observer and was in the maintenance department. He loved the aircraft, and told me that the R3Y-1/2 was the most engineered and advanced airframe. He said the engines cancelled the program. Had the engines not had as many problems he felt the Tradewinds would have stayed in service longer. I am a Navy brat also. I am asking for everyone’s help to obtain photos and manuals etc. to open a booth at the NAS Patuxent River, Maryland air museum. The museum will exhibit the documents but they have to apply to NATC testing at NATC Patuxent River. Pete Ronbeck. 02/24/2007 @ 03:47 [ref: 15650] |
| Peter Ronbeck Lusby, MD | My Father A.C. Ronbeck CDR USN was attached to VR-2 at NAS Alameda. He was designated as a Naval Observer and was in the maintenance department. He loved the aircraft, and told me that the R3Y-1/2 was the most engineered and advanced airframe. He said the engines cancelled the program. Had the engines not had as many problems he felt the Tradewinds would have stayed in service longer. I am a Navy brat also. I am asking for everyone’s help to obtain photos and manuals etc. to open a booth at the NAS Patuxent River, Maryland air museum. The museum will exhibit the documents but they have to apply to NATC testing at NATC Patuxent River. Pete Ronbeck. 02/24/2007 @ 03:47 [ref: 15649] |
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