In memory of Harry David Jones
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In 1945 Carrier Air Group 17 consisted of VF-17, VBF-17, VB-17, and VT-17.
FIST of the FLEET Evolution
VT-17 (1943-45)
VA-6B (1946)
VA-65 (1948) Air Group II (2)
VA-25 (1959) Air Group VI (6)
VFA-25 (1983 and continuing)
VT-17 was a torpedo squadron of the United States Navy. It was established on 15 January 1941 at NAS Pensacola, Florida, and was disestablished on 15 December 1945 at NAS Quonset Point, Rhode Island. The squadron was nicknamed the "Torpedoes" and its insignia was a red and white torpedo on a blue background.
VT-17 was initially equipped with the TBD Devastator torpedo bomber, but transitioned to the TBM Avenger in 1943. The squadron saw action in the Pacific Theater of World War II, participating in the Battle of Midway, the Battle of the Santa Cruz Islands, the Battle of the Philippine Sea, and the Battle of Leyte Gulf. VT-17 was also involved in the Doolittle Raid on Tokyo in April 1942.
The squadron earned two battle stars for its service in World War II. VT-17 was deactivated in December 1945 and was not reactivated. Blogroll
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Patricia A. Sanders
July 31st, 2017 at 22:09
My Dad, Robert “Doc” Henry Sanders was a member of Air Squadron 17 on the USS Bunker Hill CV 17. He was a radio man and tail gunner. He served under Lt Commander Frank Whittaker. Dad had tears in his eyes when he spoke of him. He was there when Whittaker and journalist Raymond Clapper crashed in mid air. Dad was transferred along with his squadron to the USS Hornet on February 2 1945. Dad told me whenever the enemy was spotted Whittaker used to say ” ALL HOBOS FROM HOBO 1 PUT ON YOUR BIBS GATHER ROUND THE TABLE ! When it was time to strike ..” All HOBOS FROM HOBO1 CHOW DOWN CHOW DOWN” My Dad passed away peacefully at home October 12 2013. The men and ladies who served during WWI and II were truly are greatest generation.