USN Air Squadrons

VB-139 Squadron Patch - Placeholder for PV-1 32V BuNo 34640

PV-1 BuNo VB-139

Type:Bureau Number:Squadron:Squadron Code:Loss Date:Loss Location:Crew Status:Extras: Aircraft History Built by Lockheed in Burbank this aircraft was delivered to the U.S. Navy as a PV-1 Ventura, Bureau Number . Wartime Assignment Assigned to Bombing Squadron 139 (VB-139). The aircraft carried no known nickname or nose art. Squadron code PV-1 BuNo  was officially assigned squadron code “” […]

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PV-1 of VB-139 BuNo 33278, call sign 25V, ready for take-off from runway on Attu, 1 March 1944

PV-1 BuNo 33278 25V VB-139

VB-139 and Empire Express patches VB-139 Ventura BuNo 33278, 25V, Attu, 1 March 1944 PV-1 of VB-139 BuNo 33278 25V, 20 January 1944 Ventura crew on return from the 20 January mission. Artwork on Ventura BuNo 33278 while serving with VB-135 as 11VR after 15 June 1944 Type:Bureau Number:Squadron:Squadron Code:Loss Date:Loss Location:Crew Status:Extras: 33278/25V  Thumbnail photo:

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PV-1 BuNo 34641 33V VB-139

Type:Bureau Number:Squadron:Squadron Code:Loss Date:Loss Location:Crew Status:Extras: Aircraft History Built by Lockheed in Burbank as Model 237-27-01 (Constructor’s Number 237-5524), this aircraft was delivered to the U.S. Navy as a PV-1 Ventura, Bureau Number 34641.   Wartime Assignment Assigned to Bombing Squadron 139 (VB-139). The aircraft carried no known nickname or nose art.   Squadron code

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