Officially Licensed VMTB-234 Patch — Marine Torpedo Bombing Squadron 234 WWII-Era Embroidered Patch VMTB-234 — Marine torpedo bombers who brought the fight to enemy shipping in the Pacific. VMTB-234 was a Marine Torpedo Bombing squadron that operated during World War II, flying the TBF/TBM Avenger torpedo bomber in the Pacific theater. Marine torpedo bombing squadrons like VMTB-234 conducted anti-shipping strikes, bombing missions, and close air support operations across the island-hopping campaigns. The Avenger was a large, powerful single-engine aircraft capable of carrying torpedoes, bombs, and depth charges, making it one of the most versatile naval aircraft of the war. VMTB-234's crews flew dangerous missions against heavily defended enemy targets, often at extremely low altitude to deliver their torpedoes. Perfect For: VMTB-234 veterans and descendants, WWII Marine torpedo bombing squadron historians, TBF/TBM Avenger enthusiasts, Pacific theater aviation collectors, and vintage USMC squadron patch collectors. VMTB-234. Torpedo bombers of the Pacific.
