Welcome to the USS Gilbert Islands and MCVG-2
Launched on 5th February 2006
Exactly 61 years to the day that MCVG-2 embarked for Shakedown
MCVG-2 has two Squadrons:
VMF-512 is the Fighter Squadron flying Vought Corsairs
VMTB-143 is the Torpedo Bomber Squadron flying General Motors Avenger
Enlistment Initial Draft: 5th Feb 2006
Both Squadrons are keen to take on interested pilots. Please see the Enlistment page.
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All historical information and images very kindly provided by Adam Lewis. |
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Copyrights to images are retained by Adam Lewis. |