Anyone have Photos of USS Yorktown Helldivers 1944?

[Cherrybomber13]

I had the honor of hanging out with one really cool veteran at the museum yesterday. Charles Standard was a Helldiver pilot who was awarded the Navy Cross. I would love to find a photo of his plane. Or at least a few shots from when he was aboard in 44. We are hopefully doing a video interview in a few weeks. Having walked the decks of the Yorktown at Patriots Point, all I can say is it gave me goose bumps. He has some great stories.

The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Lieutenant, Junior Grade Charles Evert Standard, United States Naval Reserve, for extraordinary heroism in operations against the enemy while serving as Pilot of a carrier-based Navy Dive Bomber in Bombing Squadron ONE (VB-1), attached to the U.S.S. YORKTOWN (CV-10), in action on 20 July 1944, while deployed in the Pacific War Area. While operating at extreme range and in the face of strong enemy anti-aircraft fire and enemy air opposition, Lieutenant, Junior Grade, Standard participated in a determined dive bombing attack on an enemy cruiser, scoring a direct hit. When his fuel was about exhausted, he returned to a friendly carrier at night under very hazardous and dangerous conditions. His outstanding courage and determined skill were at all times inspiring and in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
General Orders: Commander Fast Carrier Task Force: Serial 0439 (August 20, 1944)

Action Date: June 20, 1944

Service: Navy

Rank: Lieutenant Junior Grade

Company: Bombing Squadron 1 (VB-1)

Division: U.S.S. Yorktown (CV-10)

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[B 25 C]

I went there back in the late 80s. It was very impressive to be on those ships. The first nuclear cargo ship SS Savannah was there then, and we also went on board her. What an experience!

[Mark Allen M]

Absolutely Drew, and thank Charles for me would you? very cool indeed. Here's a few to start.


SB2C-1C of Bombing Squadron One VB-1 over Chichi Jima in the Bonin Islands. The squadron was assigned to USS Yorktown CV-10 c 1944


SB2C-1C of Bombing Squadron One VB-1 c 1944


SB2C-1Cs assigned to Bombing Squadron One VB-1 near Guam. The squadron was assigned to USS Yorktown CV-10


SB2C VB-1 landing USS Yorktown 1944


USS Yorktown (CV 10) pictured at anchor with other ships in the harbor at Majuro Atoll on June 5, 1944


USS Yorktown (CV 10) and other ships steaming off Kyushu on March 18, 1945.

[Cherrybomber13]

Mark,
Thank as always for posting some nice shots!

[Chief]

Here is a more recent photo of a HellDiver in action. It was escorting FIFI during our Air Power History Tour