Tarawa (CV 40) - Naval Cruise Book

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1 ' Q' 5 t 'WF Carrier Air Group One lComposite Squadron Tenj W. D. Baldwin, D. E. Elwumg C. M. R0.f5,' R. F. Cul1Jer,' W. B. Welch, C. E. Lair, W. F. Bringle, B. Monroe, E. F. Wallner. Holder of the Presidential Unit Citation, it is now known as Air Group ONE, but such has not always been the case. Tracing its family tree back through the dusty years the group has been here, there, and everywhere, and has been known by many designa- tions. Originally, the Navy gave the breath of life to this outfit as Air Group FOUR and attached it to the U.S.S. RANGER. On this illustrious ship the Group participated in the battle for North Africa and later ran strikes against the Nazis in Norway. Never one to stay put in one spot long, the Group was then shifted to the Pacific. There it participated in strikes against the Philippines, China, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa. During these grim days it was attached to two famous fighting ships, the BUNKER HILL and ESSEX. Returning stateside in April 1945, the Group was reformed, had another squadron added, and eventu- ally found its way to the Atlantic Coast and aboard the new U.S.S. TARAYVA in January 1946. Once again in the Pacific the outfit was redesignated Attack Carrier Air Group ONE in January 1947, and has so remained to date. Composite Squadron TEN is composed of several special tactical UNITS UNDER the direct supervi- sion of the Air Group Commander. The squadron was formed immediately prior to departure from San Diego and consists of an Air Early YVarning Team, a Night Fighter Team, an Anti-Submarine Team, tow planes and photo planes.

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