MAY 1945
May 29, 1945 -- One plane flew assigned shipping lanes patrol. One plane flew a reconnaissance flight of Japanese atolls and a strike on Maloelap Atoll (Aircraft Action Report 36). Two planes temporarily based at Majuro return to Kwajalein. Two planes flew to Majuro for duty.
May 30, 1945 -- Two planes flew assigned shipping lanes patrol. One plane flew a reconnaissance flight of Japanese atolls and a strike on Taroa Island, Maloelap Atoll (Aircraft Action Report 37). Two planes returned from forward area on Iwo Jima following completion of detached duty with VMB-612.
May 31, 1945 -- Two planes patrolled assigned shipping lanes. One plane conducted a snooper flight over Kusaie. Two planes conducted a reconnaissance of enemy atolls and a strike on Taroa Island, Maloelap Atoll (Aircraft Action Report 38). Remaining two planes returned from forward area on Iwo Jima following completion of detached duty with VMB-612.
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Patrol of Friendly Atoll |
Iwo Jima |
Mount Suribachi |
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Engine Maintenance |
Engine Maintenance |
VE-Day Celebration |
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In the Shadow of Suribachi |
PBJ on Kwajalein |
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