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Grumman TBF Avenger

Grumman TBF Avenger WRG# 0006050
A TBM-1C Avenger of Torpedo Squadron (VT) 87 pictured launching from the deck of the aircraft carrier Randolph (CV 15) in the Atlantic on November 15, 1944
[Source: U.S. Navy]

The Grumman TBF Avenger (designated TBM for aircraft manufactured by General Motors) was a torpedo bomber developed initially for the United States Navy and Marine Corps, and eventually used by several air or naval arms around the world.

The Avenger entered U.S. service in 1942, and first saw action during the Battle of Midway. Despite losing five of the six Avengers on its combat debut, it survived in service to become one of the outstanding torpedo bombers of World War II. Greatly modified after the war, it remained in use until the 1960s.

- Design & Development
- Operational History
- Specifications
- Variants
- Survivors
- Walkaround

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