Scott Hanko
TBM Avenger
TBM Avenger Bomber Aircraft
In the late 1930’s the United States Navy began searching for a replacement for the Douglas Devastator. The search ended when Grumman presented the XTBF-1 prototype to the U.S. Navy. The large, powerful radial engine fit well into the barrel-shaped fuselage signature to Grumman aircraft of that era. The requirement for a three person crew to deliver the mass amounts of weaponry, was accommodated by increasing the wing and fuselage length. Production of the TBF Avenger began in 1941 and by June of 1942 the United States Navy flew these planes into combat during the Battle of Midway.
USS Midway Aircraft Carrier CV-41 Museum-San Diego Ca.
TBM Avenger
TBM Avenger Bomber Aircraft
In the late 1930’s the United States Navy began searching for a replacement for the Douglas Devastator. The search ended when Grumman presented the XTBF-1 prototype to the U.S. Navy. The large, powerful radial engine fit well into the barrel-shaped fuselage signature to Grumman aircraft of that era. The requirement for a three person crew to deliver the mass amounts of weaponry, was accommodated by increasing the wing and fuselage length. Production of the TBF Avenger began in 1941 and by June of 1942 the United States Navy flew these planes into combat during the Battle of Midway.
USS Midway Aircraft Carrier CV-41 Museum-San Diego Ca.