Grumman TBF (TBM) Avenger
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- ON THIS DAY: 5 December 1945, 75 year Anniversary of The Mystery of Flight 19
- “Flight 19 Lost Squadron 75th Anniversary Tribute” Accurate Miniatures TBM-1C Avenger as FT-81
- Midway Group Build, VT-8 “Torpedo 8” Grumman TBF-1 Avenger, 1/48 Accurate Miniatures
- TBM-1C Avenger, VT-7 USS Hancock (1:48, Accurate Miniatures)
- Flight 19 Lost Squadron 75th Anniversary Tribute AM 1/48 TBF-1C Avenger
- 1:32 Scale Trumpeter, Grumman TBF-1C, “Avenger”
- Flight 19 Lost Squadron 75th Anniversary Tribute AM 1/48 TBF-1C Avenger
- 1/48 Accurate Miniatures TBF-1C Avenger
- Hobby Boss 1/48 TBM-3 Avenger
- 1:32 Trumpeter TBF Avenger
Accurate Miniatures 1/48 Avenger II
Originally, the TBF in the service of the British Navy was called Tarpon. By the time the TBM entered the service, the American term; Avenger was adopted.
The two models demonstrate that, which ever camouflage scheme is applied, AMs mold [...]
A.M. TBM-3E CONVERSION TO CANADIAN AS 3
This is the third of three Avenger postings.
After the end of WWII, the Avenger was quickly phased out of its primary role as carrier torpedo/bomber, but it found many secondary jobs. The US Navy converted some to the anti-submarine role, [...]
Accurate Miniatures TBM-3D (Night Intruder)
This is my second of three Avenger posts.
The TBM variants of the Avenger were manufactured by the Eastern Division of General Motors during WWII. One of the external differences from the TBF (built by Grumman) was that the TBM had a [...]
1/72 TBM-3 Avenger "White 305" - VT-84, U.S.S. Bunker Hill (CV-17) – February 1945
My second build of the year is a Hasegawa TBF/TBM-1C Avenger finished as "White 305" from VT-84 on the U.S.S. Bunker Hill (CV-17) during Operation JAMBOREE, the Tokyo/Honshu Raids February 1945.
JAMBOREE was conceived as a [...]
Accurate Miniatures 1/48 TBM-3 Avenger
A kit that never fails to deliver the authentic look of the iconic aircraft.
Hasegawa Grumman TBM-1C Avenger
This is the Grumman TBM-1C Avenger flown by a LTJG Rothwell from USS Petrof Bay (CVE 80). The kit is from Hasegawa, decals are from Techmod sheet 72128. No surprises from either the kit or the decals, a very enjoyable build!
Construction [...]
Accurate Miniatures 1/48 TBF-1C Avenger
Accurate Miniatures' TBF with KMC's resin wingfold.
Dragon 1/48 Ju 188E-1 Avenger
In spite of the difficulties involving fit issues common to all Dragon's Ju-88 variants, the final outcome of the Avenger is worthy the build efforts.
Accurate Miniatures 1/48 Avenger I
The best kit of Accurate Miniatures and among the finest aircraft in 1/48th scale kit ever produced. The scheme was inspired from a color photograph by Charles Brown that appeared in the Flight Magazine many years ago.
Kiwi Avenger
The RNZAF took delivery of their first six TBF-1 Avengers in September 1943 and these were regulated to a training role. The next 19 Avengers, delivered in October and December, were TBF-1Cs that were considered more suitable for [...]
