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OTU VF-2, NAS Melbourne, United States of America, October 1944
Naval Air Station Melbourne was established
on October 20, 1942 and the first training course
commenced on January 18, 1943 on F4F Wildcat
aircraft. Hellcats started to arrive at the unit as
of June 1, 1943, fully replaced originally operated
Wildcats as of October 1, 1944, and their inventory
varied between 75 and 150 machines. During 1944,
546 pilots completed their pilot training at this
base, another 916 pilots from January to October
1944. Hellcats belonging to this unit sported
a prominent marking carried on the front part of
the engine cowling consisting of stripes or other
geometrical shapes.
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