Aircraft Employed: PBJ-1D and PBJ-1J (naval versions of the B-25 Mitchell)
Achievements: Combat and reconnaissance missions from Green Island and Emirau Island. Key roles in night operations over Rabaul and New Britain. The squadron's commitment was marked by 17 Marines killed in action and the loss of 3 aircraft, underscoring their front-line involvement and contribution to the U.S. war effort.
Images:
1. VMB-433 Bombing mission to Rabaul, New Britain, late 1944.
2. Standing L-R: L. Hoff Lt. Sory, Lt. Lewis. Kneeling: D. Montie, L. Boulton, L. Albright. (Notably, aircraft decoration was not permitted aside from "mission bombs." ) Emirau Island, 1944
3. Standing L-R: Lt. McAllister Lt. Leonard, Cpl. L. Stebbins. Kneeling: L. Stokes, L. Tatreau, L. Enswiler. Featuring a PBJ-1D with belly radome in the background. Emirau Island, 1944
4. Standing L-R: L Nebis, Capt. Lamer (wearing insignia), Lt. Mennes. Kneeling: D. Warburton, D. James, L. Savino. Emirau Island, 1944
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