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| 2-VLG-V | |
|---|---|
| 2nd Squadron, Airgroup 5 | |
| Active | July 1, 1941 |
| Disbanded | March 9, 1942 |
| Country | Dutch East Indies |
| Allegiance | Allied Forces |
| Branch | Army Airforce |
| Role | Multirole |
| Size | 12 Pilots |
| Mascot(s) | Magere Hein (Death) |
| Equipment | Fighter Aircraft |
| Engagements | Malayan campaign Battle of Java Battle of Kalijati Battle of Tjiater Pass Battle of Balikpapan |
| Decorations | 5 x Military Order of William 2 x Bronze Cross 4 x Airman's Cross |
| Commanders | |
| Commander | Capt. J.P. van Helsdingen |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Fighter | Brewster 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[1] from the 1st of July 1941 to the 8th of March 1942.
- ^ Broshot, James A. "Dutch Air Force Order of Battle in the Dutch East Indies, 30 November 1941". Forgotten Campaign: The Dutch East Indies Campaign 1941-1942. Archived from the original on 26 July 2011. Retrieved 14 July 2011.