This is the action report of the air squadron (VT-51) of George Bush covering his rescue on September 2, 1944. The eventual president was rescued after his TBM-1C aircraft was downed over the ocean.
Action Report, U.S. Navy Torpedo Squadron 51 (VT-51), for Actions Occurring September 1-2, 1944.
- 09/01/1944 - 09/02/1944
Description
This primary source comes from the Records of the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations.
National Archives Identifier: 305238
Full Citation: Action Report, U.S. Navy Torpedo Squadron 51 (VT-51), for Actions Occurring September 1-2, 1944.; 09/01/1944 – 09/02/1944; Records of the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, Record Group 38. [Online Version, https://docsteach.org/document/action-report-us-navy-torpedo-squadron-51-vt51-for-actions-occurring-september-12-1944/, April 5, 2026]
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