The Grumman TBF/TBM Avenger stands as one of the most rugged and formidable carrier-borne torpedo bombers of World War II. It incorporated structurally lighter construction, enhanced avionics, and specialized surface-search radar housed in a pod on the right wing—transforming the massive single-engine aircraft into an incredibly effective anti-submarine hunter and night-patrol bomber. This photo wasContinue reading “TBM-3E Avenger seconds before takeoff”
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TBM-3E “Avenger”
The Avenger is part of the Missouri Wing of the Commemorative Air Force stationed in St. Charles County. This photograph is from their Open House held in September 2016. For free you visit the St. Charles Smartt Airport, walk around to see the planes and watch them fly. See more photos: https://greatrivers.smugmug.com/Events/Pumpkin-Drop/