Three pilots stand by the squadron scoreboard at an advanced South Pacific base, circa 1943-44. As VMSB-232, this unit was active in the Guadalcanal Campaign in 1942 and was redesignated as VMTB-232 in 1943 and participated in the Solomons and Admiralities in 1943-44. This and other photos are available as prints through the Naval Institute Photo Archive. You may place orders or leave messages 24 hours a day at 1-800-233-8764, or contact [email protected], or visit our Web site.