They're called "McCampbell's Heroes",  "Pacific Champions" or the "Fabled Fifteen"

The four commanders of Air Group-15 squadrons from left to right:

David McCampbell, Commander of Air Group-15 & Navy's top ace.

James H. Mini, Commander of Helldiver Dive Bomber Squadron VB-15

V.G. Lambert, Commander of Avenger Torpedo Squadron VT-15

James F. Rigg, Commander of Hellcat Fighter Squadron VF-15

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