Originally
activated as VB-6M the unit was re-designated VMB-1 in 1937. In late 1940 VMB-1
was the second Marine unit
to receive the new Douglas SBD-1 Dauntless. Because mid-1940 was a relatively quiet period for the
Marines VMB-1 its 19 SBD-1s were stationed at Quantico, Virginia learning
the intricacies of the new aircraft and learning amphibious assault support
tactics.
On July 1, 1942
they were once again re-designated as VMSB-132. SBD-1 BuNo. 1616 at Chula Vista, California on August 10,
1942.
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