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I don't know if is applicable, but
2bsd's doc/vi/vi.in says the vt52 is "Dumb"
Maybe try an "Intelligent" choice listed there.
Also see:
     The editor can simulate an intelligent  terminal  on  a
dumb one.  Try giving the command :se redrawESC