Name/Title
Don Knapp Holding a Beer and CigaretteDescription
Don Knapp of VF-1 Squadron, holding a drink and a cigarette while on shore leave.Context
Fighting Squadron One (VF-1) was assigned with Carrier Air Group One (CVG-1) to the USS Yorktown (CV-10) from May to August 1944. During this period, the USS Yorktown and CVG-1 took part in the Battle of Saipan, 1st Bonin raid, Battle of the Philippine Sea, 2nd & 3rd Bonin raids, the retaking of Guam, and raids on Palau, Yap, and Ulithi.Acquisition
Accession
2005.00032Source or Donor
VF-1 SquadronAcquisition Method
GiftUpdate Date
June 20, 2024