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Aircraft Flown by VJ1/VW3

During the eight year life of this squadron various plane types were in use. 
The list below is in Chronological sequence.  mc

PB4Y-2 Privateer, P2V-5F Neptune, WV-3 Super Constellation, and WV-2* Super Radar Constellation
* According to the unit's history, the WV-3 preceded the WV-2

The PB4Y-2 Privateer


Armed Version of  Privateer

 

P2V-5 Neptune

The Constellations or "Connies"

A Typhoon Hunter

   

 

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