VB-81 | Hell Razors | USS Wasp CV-18 | WWII | Disney design

[walika]

VB-81 | Hell Razors | USS Wasp CV-18

The nickname "Hell Razors" was conceived by Walt Disney Studios, which also created the squadron's insignia, a caricature of an imaginary bat-like, razor-beaked creature from Hell, embodying the qualities of ferocity, determination, and a razor sharp skill in the use of aircraft and airborne weapons.

 

Flew Curtiss SB2C-3 (Helldiver). Engaged in the battle of Leyte Gulf, and support for the landings at Luzon as part of Task Force 38.

 

 

 

 

 

Curtiss SB2C-3 (Helldiver) of VB-81 above carrier.

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Salvage Sailor]

Nice patch Rick,

 

I have the Vietnam era Ace Novelty version as ATKRON-174 (VA-174) which has much less style than the original artwork