JDK Posted November 27, 2019 Share #1 Posted November 27, 2019 Here's a neat item I picked up a while back. Thought I would share it. You don't see many flags signed by Air Squadrons, JD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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JDK Posted November 27, 2019 Author Share #4 Posted November 27, 2019 Last one...most of the pilots from the squadron are on here and match up with the original 8x10 photo that came with it. JD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDK Posted November 27, 2019 Author Share #5 Posted November 27, 2019 Squadron Info and Patch VBF-93 Deployments May 1945 - May 1945 CV-21 USS Boxer CVG-93 F4U-4 ... .. VBF-93 Commanding Officers ? 2. January 1945 30. April 1946 ... History The Bomber Fighter Squadrons, were created to reduce the Fighter Squadrons in an Air Group to an acceptable size. Fighter Squadrons had up to 60 planes and 100 pilots. Normaly a Fighter Squadron was split in two to creat a Bomber Fighter Squadron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USCapturephotos Posted November 27, 2019 Share #6 Posted November 27, 2019 Thats a great piece! Thanks for sharing. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muddyboots Posted November 28, 2019 Share #7 Posted November 28, 2019 I love seeing pieces like this ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgtdorango Posted November 28, 2019 Share #8 Posted November 28, 2019 Very cool flag??....mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M24 Chaffee Posted November 28, 2019 Share #9 Posted November 28, 2019 That’s an interesting and special flag for any collection! Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KASTAUFFER Posted November 28, 2019 Share #10 Posted November 28, 2019 Awesome piece JD! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry_k Posted November 29, 2019 Share #11 Posted November 29, 2019 Wow rare item for sure! Thanks! Jerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjstarduster Posted July 7, 2020 Share #12 Posted July 7, 2020 JDK, great flag and photo of VBF 93. My Dad's signature is on the far right, Guy Joe Smith. The photo was taken during their training in the F4U-1. My Dad joined the squadron in Norfolk as a replacement pilot after Ens. Garn Thalman was killed during training. They picked up new F4U-4s at Norfolk and flew aboard the Boxer, arriving in the Pacific after the war was over. They were shore based at Yokosuka Naval Base briefly when the flag was probably signed. I have another good photo of VBF 93 onboard the Boxer, Dad is in that photo. The squadron was disestablished when they returned to the states a year later. I would definitely be interested in purchasing the flag if you ever decide to sell it, let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDK Posted July 7, 2020 Author Share #13 Posted July 7, 2020 Small world. The flag was indeed signed Dec. of 45 at Yokosuka as marked on the flag. Thanks for the info. I will definitely keep you in mind. JD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjstarduster Posted August 3, 2020 Share #14 Posted August 3, 2020 JDK, thanks for replying to my comment. The F4U-1 squadron photo was taken at Otis NAAS where Air Group 93 was training. There is a later photo of VBF93 taken onboard the Boxer, my Dad is in that photo and his F4U-4, #34 is also in the photo. How did you come across the flag? As I stated, I would really like to buy the flag if possible and pass it on to my grandchildren. My email is [email protected] Regards, Terry Smith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luigi44 Posted August 11, 2020 Share #15 Posted August 11, 2020 Awesome piece with great history Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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