 Lawe was assigned to a part of Torpedo Squadron 8 (VT-8) which received the new Grumman TBF-1 Avenger torpedo bomber.This detachment from VT-8 temporarily left carrier "Hornet" (CV-8) to train in the TBF Avengers.They eventually arrived at Luke Field, Hawaii, for final training prior to rejoining their squadron mates in "Hornet".