[Dr._Joseph_Warren]

Your tip was a major help. I had been doing searches using only 'SB2C'. When I searched on 'SB2C-1' I found pics of the three-blade prop Helldiver.

>>I have VB-15 flying from Essex under the command of Lt. Cdr J.H. Mini with -1Cs during the Marianas Campaign, then with -3s at Leyte three/four months later.

Are you saying you served on the Essex?

[tanknetter]

Are you saying you served on the Essex?

Oh, no. Sorry for the misperception. I have listed in my references VB-15 flying from the Essex with -1Cs and 3s during that time period.