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And would the code 92-BF-11 make sense for a CVG-92 Corsair numbered 11.
I came across a photo of a -4 Corsair from CVG 82 on the Randolph coded 82-F-20 that looks similar
With the CVG-82 photo as reference, I'd think Dan's assessment is your best bet.
Also found this at:
http://www.historykb.com/Uwe/Forum.aspx/world-war-ii/3309/Navy-Squadron-QuestionTies in with some of possibilities posted here so far.
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Dave Carter - 24 Aug 2007 06:30 GMT
Hi Guys/Gals,
My father was attached to VBF-92 (flying F4U-1Ds) during the summer/fall
of 1945, based on Saipan awaiting the invasion of the Japanese home islands.
If anyone point me to a source of information regarding this squadron,
especially regarding aircraft markings, I'd be eternally grateful.
I have one photo showing my father, at the starboard wing root of a
F4U-1D just returning from CAP, holding up a copy of Stars and Stripes
with the headline "Japanese QUIT!"
From the photo, it appears that the vertical tail surfaces of the
aircraft was painted white, but, so far, I've been unable to verify
this. I know the rest of the aircraft was painted glossy sea blue, as
was the standard in the summer of 1945.
Like I said, any help will be greatly appreciated!
TIA,
Dave
The markings look like Stateside training markings to me, and that certainly jibes with VBF-92's activities near the end of the war.
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CVG-92 follows the typical progression of an air group working up for
deployment to the Pacific. The air group shows up in the aircraft
location reports for the first time on 14 November 1944, scheduled for
establishment on 1 December 1944, with VF-92 at Atlantic City NAS,
VB-92 at Wildwood NAS, and VT-92 at Martha's Vineyard (South Weymouth)
NAS. No aircraft are noted as being yet assigned. The air group is
scheduled for assignment to USS Boxer, located at Newport News.
On 5 December, the squadrons are located in the same places, except
now VF-92 has 25 F6F-3, VB-92 has 24 SB2C-1, and VT-92 has 10 TBM-1C.
Boxer is still at Newport News.
On 12 December, locations unchanged, VF-92 has 45 F6F-3, VB-92 has 4
SB2C-1 and 20 SB2C-3, and VT-92 has 6 TBM-1C and 5 TBF-1C.
On 19 December, locations unchanged, VF-92 has 49 F6F-3 and 1 F6F-5,
VB-92 has 6 SB2C-1C and 18 SB2C-3, and VT-92 has 7 TBM-1C and 8
TBF-1C.
There are no changes in the 27 December report.
On 2 January 1945 report there are no changes for VF-92, VB-92, and
VT-92. Noted as to being established as of 2 January at Atlantic City
is VBF-92. No aircraft assigned, yet.
No changes for VF-92, VBF-92, or VB-92 on the 9 January report; VT-92
shows 7 TBF-1C and 7 TBM-1.
On 16 January, no location change, VF-92 has 20 F6F-3 and 12 F6F-5 and
VBF-92 now has 12 F6F-3. VB-92 shows 15 SB2C-3, while VT-92 reports 9
TBF-1C and 8 TBM-1C.
On 23 January, no location changes, VF-92 is unchanged and VBF-92 has
18 F6F-3. VB-92 is unchanged and VT-92 reports 9 TBF-1C and 6
TBM-1C.
On 30 January, no location changes, VF-92 is unchanged, but VBF-92 now
has 18 F6F-3, 1 F4U-1 and 3 F4U-1D. VB-92 is unchanged, but while
VT-92's numbers remain the same, the squadron has moved to the warmer
climes of Boca Chica NAS. These are the first F4Us assigned to
VBF-92. Boxer still at Newport News. The air group is scheduled to
be ready for deployment on 1 July 1945.
6 February - VF-92 strength remains unchanged, VBF-92 reports 1 F3A-1,
2 FG-1A, 6 F4U-1, and 7 F4U-1D. VB-92 reports 14 SB2C-3. All three
of these squadrons have moved to Groton NAS. VT-92, strength
unchanged is still enjoying the sunshine at Boca Chica. The squadron
ready for deployment date has moved up to 1 May 1945 and is no longer
scheduled for deployment on Boxer. No other carrier noted.
13 February - The entire air group is together at Groton. VF-92
strength is 19 F6F-3, 17 F6F-5, and 2 F6F-5P; VBF-92 keeps growing
with 5 F3A-1, 3 FG-1A, 4 F4U-1, and 15 F4U-1D; VB-92 has 5 SB2C-3, 3
SB2C-4, and 4 SB2C-4E; VT-92 strength is unchanged.
20 February - Everyone still at Groton. VF-92 strength is unchanged;
VBF-92 now reports 5 F3A-1, 3 FG-1A, 4 F4U-1, and 21 F4U-1D; VB-92 has
5 SB2C-3, 6 SB2C-4, and 4 SB2C-4E; VT-92 strength is unchanged.
24 February - Groton; squadron strengths are unchanged.
10 March - Groton. VF-92 has 29 F6F-5, 2 F6F-5P, and 1 F6F-5E; VBF-92
now with 15 F4U-1D and 19 FG-1D; VB-92 has 15 SB2C-4E; and VT-92 shows
4 TBF-1C, 5 TBM-1C, and 4 TBM-3.
17 March - Groton. VF-92 no change; VBF-92 now with 11 F4U-1D and 11
FG-1D; VB-92 no change; and VT-92 has 3 TBM-1C, and 12 TBM-3.
24 March - Training is apparently picking up. Squadron is still based
at Groton, but detachments are also operating out of the Squantum NAS
satellite, Ayer Field NAAF. VF-92 has 28 F6F-5, 2 F6F-5P, and 1
F6F-5E - 17 of the F6F-5 are at Ayer; VBF-92 has 13 F4U-1D and 11
FG-1D - 5 F4U-1D and 7 FG-1D are at Ayer; 8 of the 15 VB-92 SB2C-4E
are at Ayer; VT-92, strength unchanged, has 8 TBM operating out of
Ayer.
31 March - VF-92 strength unchanged - 18 of the F6F-5 are at Ayer;
VBF-92 has 17 F4U-1D, 6 F4U-1 and 10 FG-1D - 7 F4U-1D and 5 FG-1D are
at Ayer; VB-92 strength unchanged - 8 SB2C-4E are at Ayer; VT-92,
strength unchanged - 8 TBM operating out of Ayer.
7 April - The entire air group is together again at Groton. VF-92 has
28 F6F-5, 2 F6F-5P, and 2 F6F-5E; VBF-92 has 1 FG-1, 10 FG-1D, 6
F4U-1, and 18 F4U-1D; VB-92 strength unchanged; VT-92 has 2 TBM-1C, 11
TBM-3, 2 TBM-3E
14 April - Air group location and strength unchanged
21 April - Groton. VF-92, VBF-92, VB-92 unchanged. VT-92 has 2
TBM-1C, 1 TBM-3, 12 TBM-3E
5 May - CVG-92 squadrons at Alameda NAS, aircraft complements not
noted.
19 May - No change from 5 May.
26 May - CVG-92 squadrons at Kahului NAS, aircraft complements not
noted.
16 June - Kahului. VF-92 has 37 F6F-5; VBF-92 has 21 FG-1, 2 FG-1D, 6
F4U-1, 9 F4U-1D; VB-92 has 1 SB2C-3, 8 SB2C-4, 6 SB2C-4E; VT-92 has 15
TBM-3.
23 June - Kahului. VF-92 has 36 F6F-5; VBF-92 has 16 FG-1, 2 FG-1D,
11 F4U-1, 11 F4U-1D; VB-92 has 2 SB2C-3, 8 SB2C-4, 5 SB2C-4E; VT-92
has 16 TBM-3.
30 June - Kahului. VF-92 has 40 F6F-5; VBF-92 has 18 FG-1, 2 FG-1D, 8
F4U-1, 12 F4U-1D; VB-92 has 1 SB2C-4, 6 SB2C-4E; VT-92 has 18 TBM-3.
7 July - Kahului. VF-92 has 41 F6F-5; VBF-92 has 11 FG-1, 2 FG-1D, 7
F4U-1, 12 F4U-1D, 8 F4U-4; VB-92 has 11 SB2C-4, 6 SB2C-4E; VT-92 has
13 TBM-3.
21 July - CVG-92 enroute to Saipan. VF-92 enroute; VBF-92 arrived
Saipan; VB-92 arrived Saipan, VT-92 enroute. No aircraft complements
noted.
28 July - CVG-92 squadrons at Saipan. No aircraft complements noted.
4 August - CVG-92 squadrons at Saipan. No aircraft complements noted.
7 September 1945 - Saipan. VF-92 has 36 F6F-5, 1 F6F-5P; VBF-92 has 6
FG-1D, 1 F4U-1C, 7 F4U-1D, 8 F4U-4; VB-92 has 13 SB2C-4, 2 SB2C-4E;
VT-92 has 12 TBM-3, 1 TBM-3P, 4 TBM-3E.
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