TBF/TBM Avenger: Grummans First Torpedo Bomber in World War II
TBF/TBM Avenger: Grummans First Torpedo Bomber in World War II The Grumman-designed TBF Avenger was unquestionably the most successful torpedo bomber in the US fleet during WWII. Demand for the large…
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TBF/TBM Avenger: Grummans First Torpedo Bomber in World War II
The Grumman-designed TBF Avenger was unquestionably the most successful torpedo bomber in the US fleet during WWII. Demand for the large carrier-borne aircraft, which could drop conventional bombs and depth charges in addition to torpedoes, soon outstripped Grumman's capacity. Developed just prior to the US entry in WWII, the type made its combat debut at the Battle of Midway.
With numerous adaptations, both the TBF and TBM continued to serve militaries well after WWII. To supply the needed aircraft to the US Navy, the US Marines, and the Royal Navy, the Eastern Aircraft Division of General Motors was contracted to build duplicate aircraft, which were designated TBM. Through carefully researched photos, many of which have never before been published and which are reproduced in remarkable clarity, the history and details of this iconic aircraft are revealed and put the reader in the
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