1970s USMC "History of Marine Scout Bombing Squadron 341 (VMSB-341)"

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  • 1970s USMC "History of Marine Scout Bombing Squadron 341 (VMSB-341)"
  • 1970s USMC "History of Marine Scout Bombing Squadron 341 (VMSB-341)"
  • 1970s USMC "History of Marine Scout Bombing Squadron 341 (VMSB-341)"
  • 1970s USMC "History of Marine Scout Bombing Squadron 341 (VMSB-341)"
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Description

ARTIFACT:

This is a history of the United States Navy Marine Scout Bombing Squadron 341 (VMSB-341) compiled over several years but published in the 1970s. It was written by John M. Elliott, Major USMC (Retired), who served with the 341st from July 1943 until April 194The 341st was part of Marine Fleet Air, West Coast, and first saw action at Bougainville Island at Papua New Guinea. This is a collection of mimeographed pages with a few photographs as well as drawings of the squadron's Disney-designed turtle insignia, "Toby Tortoise". There are also copies of memos, a list of COs, awards, and a chronology.

VINTAGE:

Published circa 1970s.

SIZE:

28 pages; approximately 11" in height and 8-1/2" in width.

CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:

Paper.

ATTACHMENT:

Stapled binding.

MARKINGS:

©Walt Disney Productions (on cover).

ITEM NOTES:

This is from a United States Marine Corps unit history collection that we will be listing more of over the next few months. VBEX97 LADEX9/13 SAAEX12/13

CONDITION:

7+ (Very Fine+): The booklet has some light wear.

GUARANTEE:

As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.

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