Each of the three carrier air groups flew the Douglas SBD Dauntless, primarily the SBD-3. Each air group had one bombing (VB) and one scouting (VS) squadron. VS squadrons served in both reconnaissance and bomb roles. VS aircraft normally carried one 5
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