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VF-10

During their second combat tour, VF-10 participated in operations in the Marshall Islands, Jaluit, Emirau, Western Caroline Islands, Hollandia, Truk Lagoon and the Battle of the Philippine Sea (Marianas Turkey Shoot).

VMB-433

One month later, the squadron had redeployed, and both echelons were operating at Emirau with Marine Aircraft Group 61.

VMF-413

In July 1944, VMB-413 began operating from Munda from where they began to raid both Kahili and Choiseul on a regular basis until October 18, 1944 when they moved to Emirau.

VMFA-121

The squadron also fought from the forward air bases of Espirito Santo, Turtle Bay, Bougainville, and Emirau.


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