Of all the units that used FM-2 Wildcats with great success, the most successful was  VC-27 “The Saints” composite squadron on the USS Savo Island escort carrier. With 61.5 air victories, the VC-27 became the most effective Wildcat carrier squadron. Only one US Navy’s Wildcat squadron shot down more enemy aircraft. It was a VF-5 … Continue reading The “Saints” Squadron – US Navy most successful Wildcat unit