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Does anyone know what Carrier VC-72 flew off of and what they did during WW2.Any and all info is greatly appreciated. Scotty

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From January to March 1942 VF-72 was deployed on USS Ranger in the Atlantic Fleet.[3] In April 1942, VF-72 was based ashore at Naval Station Norfolk and then transferred to the USS Wasp.[4] In early June 1942, VF-72 had reequipped with the F4F-4 at NAS Alameda and from mid-June through July was shore-based at Naval Station Pearl Harbor.[5] In August VF-72 was deployed on USS Hornet.[6]

 

Following the sinking of the USS Hornet on 26 October 1942, VF-72 was deployed on USS Nassau from January until March 1943 when it was disembarked at Pearl Harbour.[8][9]

 

 

 

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Elizabeth it is VC-72 a Composite Squadron not a Fighter Squadron.

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Bill,

Here are some excerpts from the squadron's history:

 

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Excerpts from documents on fold3.com

 

 

Larry

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Thanks one and all for your help it is greatly appreciated.Scotty

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Late to the party, but specifically

 

VC-72 Deployments

24.May 1945 - June 1945    CVE-61 USS Manila Bay    -    Aircraft: FM-2, TBM

 

June 1945 - 14. August 1945    CVE-69 USS Kasaan Bay    -  Aircraft:   FM-2, TBM

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On 3/1/2022 at 3:41 PM, Bill Scott said:

Does anyone know what Carrier VC-72 flew off of and what they did during WW2.Any and all info is greatly appreciated. Scotty

Bill, Do I detect a VC-72 patch for sale soon? Jeffro

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If you like them on the jacket with dog tags, pilots license, letters etc. a solid maybe.Scotty

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On 3/3/2022 at 2:01 PM, Bill Scott said:

If you like them on the jacket with dog tags, pilots license, letters etc. a solid maybe.Scotty

Sounds very interesting, tell us more!

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