The Twilight Warriors (80 page)

SNJ
North American advanced trainer

TF
task force

TG
task group

Tojo
Nakajima Ki-44 fighter

Tony
Kawasaki Ki-61 fighter resembling Messerschmitt Bf 109

TU
task unit

Val
Aichi D3A1 fixed-gear dive-bomber

VB
prefix for bombing squadron

VBF
prefix for bomber fighting squadron

VF
prefix for fighting squadron

VMF
prefix for Marine fighting squadron

VP
prefix for patrol squadron

VT
prefix for torpedo squadron

XO
executive officer