− | *This particular SBD Dauntless is of an SBD-2 variant. It was part of the Bombing Squadron 2 (VB-2). The Yellow Wings were distinct color markings used by the US Navy air groups from 1938 till early 1941. VB-2 is quite notable for their role as part of several air wings of USS Lexington which took part in early war operations. One of these operations included the Raid in Rabaul, Lae-Salamaua raid, and Battle of the Coral Sea.
| + | This particular SBD Dauntless is of an SBD-2 variant. It was part of the Bombing Squadron 2 (VB-2). The Yellow Wings were distinct color markings used by the US Navy air groups from 1938 till early 1941. VB-2 is quite notable for its role as part of several air wings of USS Lexington which took part in early war operations. One of these operations included the Raid in Rabaul, Lae-Salamaua raid, and Battle of the Coral Sea. |