Sailors Enjoying a Beer

Name/Title

Sailors Enjoying a Beer

Description

Members of the VF-1 squadron enjoying their shore leave beer while other members of the squadron play beach volleyball in the background.

Context

Fighting Squadron One (VF-1) was assigned with Carrier Air Group One (CAG-1) to the USS Yorktown (CV-10) from May to August 1944.  During this period, the USS Yorktown and CAG-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

2005.00032

Source or Donor

VF-1 Squadron

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Date made

1943 - 1945

Update Date

June 20, 2024