Bombing Squadron NINE (VB-9)

Established as Bombing Squadron NINE (VB-9) on 1 Mar 1942.Disestablished on 28 Sep 1945.

Insignia approved by CNO on 27 Jul 1944. US made, painted on board.

Deployments.
31 Aug 1943-Dec 1943, CV-9 USS Essex, CVG-9, Douglas SBD-5 Dauntless
16 Jan 1944-22 Feb 1944, CV-9 USS Essex, CVG-9, Douglas SBD-5 Dauntless
10 Feb 1945-5 Mar 1945, CV-16 USS Lexington, CVG-9, Curtiss SB2C-4 Helldiver
6 Mar 1945-13 Jun 1945, CV-10 USS Yorktown, CVG-9, Curtiss SB2C-4 Helldiver