M-422A in the Pacific

[Maverickson]

After researching a squadron patch as related to my Father's service I lucked up on a picture of the CO LCDR Upson of VT-5. This picture was taken just a short time before he was KIA in the Spring of 1944.

As it turns out, VT-5 " Torpcats "evolved into VA-55 "Warhorses" with roots in my hometown Virginia Beach, VA.

Cheers, Dave

 

[Grant]

Great photo! Love the large graphics of the islands and atolls Upson and his Avenger bombed. Very cool.
Makes me prouder than ever to wear my M-422a's.

 

[siddhartha]

...and as you know Grant, the m422a has got to be the coolest of the Navy jackets...

just sayin'

 

[dujardin]

great photo

thanksssssss

someone with a good pics of the patch ????

byeeeeee marcel

 

[Grant]

Chris, haha, yep, gotta agree.
BTW, how's the holy grail these days?

 

[siddhartha]

Still awesome, Grant-my favorite repro

How's sunny NYC? We're finishing up our year here (wife's fellowship) in FL, not sure what will happen next

Chris

 

[bazelot]

Great picture Dave. M-422As were widely used in the Pacific especially after 1944 when the fleet turned North.