Bob Vermilya

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1966 Change of Command photo as CO

Awarded the Silver Star Medal for the rescue of Lcdr Tom Tucker, USN - 31 August 1966
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Awarded the Air medal for the rescue of a crewmember of a USAF F-4C - 27 August 1966
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Lcdr Tommy Tucker (VFP-63) is plucked from Haiphong Harbor 31 August 1966

Cdr Vermilya is Relieved by Cdr Lockwood 12 October 1966
 
HS-6 Luau Party - Bob Vermilya seated under the "O" Skipper Vermilya and XO Lockwood pose with the HS-6 NAAS Ream Field Football League Champions prior to the 1966 cruise
 
SH-3 on display on USS Midway Museum pays tribute to Bob Vermilya by displaying his name under the copilot's window

Link to Capt. Robert S. Vermilya - National Museum of Naval Aviation

Updated: 05/18/09