2-VLG-V

2-VLG-V
2nd Squadron, Airgroup 5
Active1 July 1941
Disbanded9 March 1942
CountryDutch East Indies
AllegianceAllied Forces
BranchArmy Airforce
RoleMultirole
Size12 Pilots
MascotMagere Hein (Death)
EquipmentFighter Aircraft
EngagementsMalayan campaign
Battle of Java
Battle of Kalijati
Battle of Tjiater Pass
Battle of Balikpapan
Decorations5 x Military Order of William
2 x Bronze Cross
4 x Airman's Cross
Commanders
CommanderCapt. J.P. van Helsdingen
Aircraft flown
FighterBrewster 339C
Brewster 339D

2e Afdeling, Vliegtuiggroep V (2nd Squadron, Airgroup 5) or short 2-VLG-V was a squadron of the Royal Netherlands East Indies Army Air Force from 1 July 1941 to 8 March 1942.

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