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Torpedo Squadron 51 (VT-51)
Established as Composite Squadron 51 (VC-51) on 22 Sep 1943. Redesignated Torpedo Squadron 51 (VT-51) on 8 Nov 1943. Disestablished on 7 Aug 1945.

Insignia approval date unknown. US made, schiffli embroidery on wool.

Deployments.
Jan 1944, CLVG-51, USS San Jacinto (CVL-30), Grumman TBM-1/1C Avenger, WestPac
20 Jun 1944-3 Nov 1944, CVLG-51, USS San Jacinto (CVL-30), Grumman TBM-1/1C Avenger, WestPac

Torpedo Squadron 51 (VT-51)

Established as Composite Squadron 51 (VC-51) on 22 Sep 1943. Redesignated Torpedo Squadron 51 (VT-51) on 8 Nov 1943. Disestablished on 7 Aug 1945.

Insignia approval date unknown. US made, schiffli embroidery on wool.

Deployments.
Jan 1944, CLVG-51, USS San Jacinto (CVL-30), Grumman TBM-1/1C Avenger, WestPac
20 Jun 1944-3 Nov 1944, CVLG-51, USS San Jacinto (CVL-30), Grumman TBM-1/1C Avenger, WestPac

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