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squadron markings
Posted by TJ Wiley on Sunday, February 10, 2008 2:51 PM

im new to this forum im looking for squadron markings for vt-8 douglas devastator for the carrier hornet of june 1942. also looking for squadron markings for vf-33 in 1943 off munda island.  any color photos would be greatly appreciated

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  • From: Medina, Ohio
Posted by wayne baker on Monday, February 11, 2008 9:50 PM

Not a color picture, but here is one showing VF 33 Hellcats.  I didn't see if the squadron patch is painted on any aircraft, but they are basically generic, 3 tone Hellcats with plane in group numbers applied.  There is also a story about one of the pilots, giving the bureau number of his aircraft

http://www.pacificwrecks.com/airfields/solomons/munda/1943/aircraft/vf33-f6f-munda.html

 

http://www.pacificwrecks.com/aircraft/f6f/25801.html

 

 

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