 Vorse was among those sent over to "Lexington" and would remain with VF-2 until 16 June 1942, mere weeks before its disestablishment.The Battle of the Coral Sea would begin seemingly inauspiciously for "Scoop" Vorse.Rotten weather caused him and his wingmen to lose track of the VT-2 Douglas TBD Devastators they were charged with shepherding to the target area.