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Capt. Patterson earned his wings in 1943, then went to Ft. Lauderdale to specialize in TBFs.

Naval Aviator rating issued Feb 1943

Capt. Patterson's instrument rating.

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TBF Training class at Ft. Lauderdale.

His next assignment was in VMTB-134.  He and Robert 'Toby' Cromwell were among the first to use the new 5 inch aircraft rockets in combat.  Ten pilots were selected for combat trials.  The concept was to find a way for attack planes to use guided projectiles but without the recoil of a cannon.  Note the rails welded under the wings.  Bill's group was called the Rockettes!

Bill Patterson's Office

The ground crews of VMTB-134, 1943/4.

Officers, VMTB-134

Bill with his TBF.

"Rockettes", the early USMC pioneers in the use of High Velocity Aircraft Rockets (HVARs).

Another photo of some "Rockettes". Note welded-on rocket rails.

Bill's map of the Rapopo Airfield and its defenses near Rabaul, a frequent target in those days.

Capt. Patterson was asked to join VMTB-143 and help carry the lessons learned with rockets into the arena of close air support.
 

Capt. Bill Patterson.

Note early VMTB-143 squadron patch under canopy sill.

Officers in training at MCAS Santa Barbara. Not all went out on the USS Gilbert Islands cruise.

VMTB-143 aboard the USS Gilbert Islands, summer 1945. Officers, aircrew, mechanics, and service personnel.

VMTB-143 officers, summer 1945. Bill was on assignment and not in the picture.

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