Vought SB2U-1 Vindicator

Wed Jul 16, 2008 6:08 am

Hi all

been a while, thought I would ask about the Vindicator.
How many still exist? did they see active military service?
any current restorations underway?

thanks

Digger

Wed Jul 16, 2008 6:33 am

To my knowledge, there is one remaining example.
It resides in Pensacola.

Wed Jul 16, 2008 7:10 am

Navy records state that 2 were lost into lake Michigan. One of which was recovered and is no on display at the NMNA. The other is waiting.

Shay
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Semper Fortis

Wed Jul 16, 2008 12:52 pm

VMSB-231 and VMSB-241 were the only units to take the Vindicator into combat.

Dick Fleming's MOH attack at Midway is probably the most memorable episode. Some good info at the following:

http://www.microworks.net/PACIFIC/aviat ... icator.htm

Fri Jul 18, 2008 3:43 am

Thanks everyone for the excellent feedback.
You've answered all my questions.

Digger