The Crews
Welcome to the VPB-119 Artifacts Library, a growing repository of historical information and artifacts about the brave men who served in this naval unit during World War II. Our aim with Phase 1 of this project has been to establish a baseline of each crew, including a photo and war status, with plans to expand upon these descriptions as we uncover more highlights from their service. We invite descendants and interested parties to contribute photos and documentation to our collection, and to help us tell the untold stories of these courageous crew members. As our knowledge base grows, we plan to create special exhibits and incentivize students of all ages to use our database to conduct research and further our understanding of VPB-119. Join us on this journey of discovery and remembrance as we pay tribute to the heroes of VPB-119.
Crew 9A
Status: Survived The War
Crew 9B
Status: Survived The War
Crew 10
Status: Survived The War
Crew 11
Status: Survived The War
Crew 12
Status: During one of their missions, Crew 7 suffered a devastating loss, with seven of the twelve crew members killed in action. However, the remaining members were rescued and survived the war.
Crew 13
Status: Killed In Action
During an attack on the Japanese-controlled Sheklook Iron Mine in the western portion of Hainan Island, Crew 13's plane was shot down. This tragic event resulted in the loss of all crew members.
Crew 14
Status: Survived The War
Crew 15
Status: Flight Crew 15 was a vital part of VPB-119's operations during World War II, but tragically, six crew members were killed in action while serving their country. However, the remaining seven crew members were rescued and survived the war.
Crew 16
Status: During their service in VPB-119, Crew 16 faced significant danger and risk, with one crew member, Lt. Denzig, losing their life in action. However, the remaining crew members survived the war and continued to serve their country with bravery and dedication.