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	uboat.net - Fighting the U-boats - Aircraft
		In subsequent clashes with the Japanese Navy, the Avenger was hampered by the ineffectiveness of its primary weapon, the Mark 13 torpedo.
		In the Atlantic, the Avenger was the obvious choice for use aboard British and American escort carriers in screening convoys and hunting down U-boats.
		Avengers were known to carry combinations of these devices, such as two 500-pound depth bombs, one Fido, radar, flares, and sonobuoys.
	uboat.net /allies/aircraft/avenger.htm (1393 words)

	Trumpeter 1/32 TBF-1C Avenger
		Thus, when the Avenger became available for British use through Lend-Lease, their Lordships at the Admiralty were quick to become the second-largest operator of the Avenger during the war, using 1,000 of them.
		The Avenger Is and IIs formed the heart of the FAA strike forces when flown against Japanese airfields on Formosa and the Sakishima Gunto, contributing to the isolation of the Okinawa battlefield.
		Avengers were among the first British aircraft to fly over Tokyo and they were used continuously for strikes over the homeland up to the Japanese surrender.
	modelingmadness.com /reviews/allies/us/tc/cleavertbf.htm (3398 words)

	TBF Avenger - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Grumman TBF Avenger (designated TBM for aircraft manufactured by General Motors) was an American torpedo bomber, developed initially for the United States Navy and Marine Corps and used by a large number of air forces around the world.
		Grumman TBF Avenger aboard the USS Yorktown (CV-10), circa late 1943.
		However, most of the Avengers were dash-1s until near the end of the war (in 1945).
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/TBF_Avenger (1669 words)

	TBF Avenger
		For a plane that was to have a career of over ten years, the debut that the TBF Avenger gave in the skies over the central Pacific was more than just disasterous.
		The design that led to the Avenger had been ordered by the Navy on the assumption, which was to prove correct, that 900 PS as in the Devastator would not suffice to propel a torpedo bomber with heavy load.
		Avengers were the first U.S. carrier planes to receive bombardment radars, making good use of the new device in an attack by night on Truk.
	www.microworks.net /pacific/aviation/tbf_avenger.htm (641 words)

	TBF/TBM Avenger
		Earnest flew his shot-up TBF back to Midway, navigating "by guess and by God." Earnest's was the only TBF to return, with nothing but the trim tab for longitudinal control, with one wheel and the torpedo bay doors hanging open.
		Phillips piloted the TBF with radarman Hazen Rand and gunner Alvin Kernan crewing the plane.
		Avengers participated in the historic raid Feb. 16 raid on Truk.
	www.acepilots.com /planes/avenger.html (4592 words)

	Grumman TBF-1
		This allowed the large TBFs to be packed tightly together and to fit on deck elevators, increasing the number that could operate from carriers.
		The Avenger had always been slightly underpowered and the new engine was an attempt to correct this deficiency.
		he Avenger is most often thought of as a torpedo bomber, but because of the unreliability of American torpedoes and the danger of this type of attack, it was more often equipped as a bomber.
	www.nasm.si.edu /research/aero/aircraft/grumman_tbf.htm (1777 words)

	Grumman TBF/TBM Avenger
		The Avenger was Grumman's first torpedo aircraft, and its design had much in common with that of the Company's fighters - as its chunky and robust appearance testifies.
		The Avenger rapidly displaced the obsolete Devastator aboard US carriers, and from the Guadalcanal landings in August 1942 until the end of the PacificWar it remained the only shipboard torpedo aircraft of the US Navy.
		In the Battle for Leyte Gulf the TBF / TBM achieved one of its most notable successes by sinking (with 19 torpedo hits) the Japanese battleship Musashi, which at 67,000 tons was one of the two largest warships in the world (the other being her sister ship Yamato).
	www.compass.dircon.co.uk /pacavenger.htm (734 words)

	Grumman TBF-1 "Avenger" (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		Although the Grumman TBF Avenger torpedo bomber had only made its first flight on August 1, 1941, it was available in sufficient numbers by outbreak of World War Two to become a major factor in that war.
		One of the primary factors in the success of the Avenger was its ability to carry a full-size submarine torpedo.
		The Grumman TBF Avenger torpedo-bomber was designed to replace the Douglas Devastator, which suffered heavy losses during anti-shipping attacks in the early stages of the Pacific War.
	c.1asphost.com /sandraa/ww2models/grutbf1.html (542 words)

	TBM Avenger Bomber Aircraft - World War Two
		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.
		Variants of the Avenger were very easy to produce since the changes were very minor such as the TBF-1C’s which added 0.50 guns in each wing and the TBM-3W that replaced armaments in the bomb bay with a large radome.
		The Avenger made it to several airshows during 2000 and was finally purchased by the Fighter Factory and delivered in January of 2001.
	www.fighterfactory.net /airworthy-aircraft/tbm-avenger-aircraft.php (566 words)

	Grumman TBF / TBM Avenger - Carrier Based Torpedo Bomber
		Grumman stayed with their unique folding wing design which when folded allowed the wings to rest parallel to the fuselage which made for more compact storage of the aircraft allowing more of them to be carried in the hanger deck area of the US Carrier fleet.
		The first TBF's were delivered in time for 6 of them to take part in the battle of Midway in June of 1942.
		The Avenger had fully replaced the aging Douglas Devastator torpedo bomber and by August 1942 the Avenger was the only torpedo bomber in service aboard the US aircraft carrier fleet.
	www.vf31.com /aircraft/avenger.html (345 words)

	www.warbirdsresourcegroup.org - Naval Aviation Resource Center - Bomber Specifications
		Originally designed as a torpedo bomber, the Avenger proved to be a capable conventional bomber and later served as an ASW (Anti-Submarine Warfare) and AEW (Airborne Early Warning) aircraft and fulfilled these roles well into the mid-fifties.
		Large numbers of Avengers found postwar roles with the RCN, Aeronavale, Japan and the Netherlands.
		Number of Avengers were modified for use as firebombers by removing the turret and military equipment and installing tanks in the bomb bays.
	www.warbirdsresourcegroup.org /NARG/avenger.html (203 words)

	Warbird Alley: Grumman / General Motors / Eastern TBF Avenger
		The Avenger's torpedo-delivery capability had a huge impact on the Japanese fleet during the war, and its rugged simplicity made it highly resistant to enemy air defenses.
		These aircraft were designated the Avenger AS Mk IV or AS Mk V, and were used in the ASW role until the introduction of the Fairey Gannet in 1955.
		Avengers were also exported under MDAP to France, Japan, Canada, and the Netherlands.
	www.warbirdalley.com /tbf.htm (497 words)

	Accurate Miniatures TBF/TBM Avenger Build
		The name 'Avenger' was in response to the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, but those who flew her lovingly called her 'turkey.' She was the largest single-engine aircraft to serve in WWII, but paradoxically, she often flew off of the smallest carriers.
		She dropped far more bombs than she did the torpedoes she was designed to launch, and in spite of a disastrous combat debut, she ultimately gave as good as she got.
		These were identical to the Avengers produced by Grumman, but were designated 'TBM.' By the end of 1943, Eastern Aircraft was the sole producer of Avengers.
	www.accurate-miniatures.com /builds/avenger/avenger.shtml (420 words)

	TBF-1 Avenger by Anthony Galbraith (Accurate Miniatures 1/48)
		The main cockpit was built but with a sighting tube added on the instrument panel combing with a hole also drilled in the stbd sidewall for the flare gun.
		An elderly gent I spoke to who serviced the plane said she got quite dull and tatty as she was used as a general hack as well, so the final result matched photos well.
		Unusually I noticed Avengers don't seem to get exhaust staining down the fuselage (at least the kiwi ones I looked at), so to me it was finished after fine fishing line was used for the antennas and brass rod for the pole antenna on the spine and tail cable guards.
	hsfeatures.com /features04/tbf1ag_1.htm (1176 words)

	Grumman TBF Avenger
		History: The Grumman TBF Avenger was America's primary Carrier based Torpedo plane for most of World War II.
		While the Avenger would rely on its Hellcat friends for defense against the latter, it would often have to plow on through viscious AAA fire in order to get its "fish" on target.
		Weaknesses: Like all Tactical Bombers, the Avenger is very dependent on a powerful fighter escort to clear the sky to the target, because it is quite vulnerable to enemy fighter attack.
	www.speakeasy.org /~mefletcher/tbf.html (426 words)

	Cybermodeler Online - Trumpeter 1/32 Grumman TBF-1C Avenger
		Built in response to a 1939 requirement for a carrier-based torpedo-bomber to replace the TBD Devastator, the TBF Avenger proved one of the most versatile aircraft of World War II.
		Despite this, the TBF went on to have far greater success than the Battle of Midway later on, earning its place in history as a valuable torpedo bomber.
		GM-produced Avengers were designated as TBM and were virtually identical to the Grumman build aircraft until GM evolved the TBM-3.
	www.cybermodeler.com /hobby/kits/tru/kit_tru_tbf.shtml (903 words)

	Grumman TBF TBM Avenger airplane airfix plastic model Kits
		Recreated in fine pewter, fitted to a pewter stand, and mounted to a hardwood base with inset descriptive coin, this Avenger replica is approximately 41/2" in length and 5" in wingspan.
		The standard Navy torpedo-bomber of WWII, the Avenger debuted at the Battle of Midway and served until 1954.
		Photo-essay of the Avenger covering all variants from prototype to post-war versions.
	www.johnjohn.co.uk /shop/alpha/grumman_avenger.html (304 words)

	ACADEMY 1/72 TBF Avenger: AC1651 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		However the TBFs had upset the Japanese defense plans and American dive bombers were able to strike several of the enemy's carriers.
		After this intensive battle, the TBF was christened the Avenger, an appropriate name for the sturdy torpedo bomber that was to fight all the way to Japan.
		The Avenger was on every front of the pacific war and was one of the prime tools for victory.
	www.worldwar2aces.com /store/ac1651.shtml (229 words)

	World War II Aircraft - Grumman TBF Avenger
		During its World War II lifespan, the Avenger design changed very little, and this allowed it to be built in huge quantities.
		The Avenger was also used by the Royal New Zealand Air Force.
		A total of 2 289 aircraft were completed by March 1945 and included variants such as the baseline TBF-1, TBF-1B (402 aircraft) delivered to the UK, TBF-1C (764 aircraft) with two 0.5in machine guns in the leading edges of the wing, and the TBF-1D for the anti-submarine role with radar and underwing rockets.
	members.tripod.com /bf1o91/allied/Bombers/avenger/avenger.htm (268 words)

	Grumman TBF/TBM Avenger
		Among the Grumman Company's outstanding contributions to naval aviation, the Avenger perhaps holds the honor of being the most versatile.
		It was in squadron from March 1942 until October 1954, a shorter time than some other aircraft, but during those years it served as a torpedo bomber, an ASW aircraft, and the Navy's first carrier-based AEW plane; there was also a modification for night operations, one for radar countermeasures, and another for Carrier Onboard Delivery.
		During the Second World War, the Avenger was produced by Grumman as the TBF and by the Eastern Aircraft Division of General Motors as the TBM.
	www.swordsmen.org /avenger.htm (541 words)

	Grumman TBF Avenger
		The Avenger's operational debut was at the Battle of Midway in 1942.
		The Avenger was arguably the U.S. Navy's most successful torpedo and bomber aircraft of World War II.
		The Avenger also saw service in the British Royal Navy and the Royal New Zealand Air Force.
	www.shanaberger.com /TBF.htm (90 words)

	Grumman TBF/TBM Avenger
		Preserved TBM Avenger - in British naval markings (57k)
		TBF Avenger formation during the Pacific War (84k)
		TBM Avengers over the Okinawa invasion beaches (45k)
	www.angelfire.com /fm/compass/Avenger.htm (56 words)

	Lake Michigan - W.W.II TBF-4 Avenger (aircraft) Wreckage (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		The job was to pinpoint the locations of over one hundred 25ft pilings (some are seen at the bottom of the long range image) on the floor of Lake Michigan.
		As a bonus we got a look at this TBF Avenger which was lost during World War II.
		When we finished our search pattern, we had time for one closeup pass on the plane before running for shore before an approaching squall.
	www.sonarsearch.com /avenger.htm (331 words)

	Avenger - AOL Music
		The Avenger's Front Page is a web-page dedicated to the art of revenge.
		The Avenger pilots saw the big shells fountain in the sea in an even row several...
		Download, listen and watch Avenger music, mp3's, song lyrics, music videos, Internet radio, live performances, concerts, and more on AOL Music.
	music.aol.com /artist/avenger/15554/main (108 words)

	TBF Avenger
		But, it could take an enormous amount of damage, had a low stall speed and was easy to fly.
		Famous for its role in the battle of Midway, where only one of six Avengers survived the battle.
		Many Avengers were manufactured by General Motors Eastern Aircraft Division under the designation TBM Avenger.
	www.pacificwrecks.com /resources/tech/aircraft/tbf.html (119 words)

	FotoImages - Aircraft Data - Grumman TBF/TBM Avenger
		Designed as a replacement for the Douglas TBD Devastator, the TBF features a large deep fuselage capable of internally carrying what was then the Navy's largest (22 in.) torpedo.
		Rushed into production the TBF was deployed in every major engagement in the Pacific from Midway on.
		During its entire production life, the a/c changed little from its initial design allowing for the rapid production of 9836 over a short three year span.
	www.fotoimages.com /aircraft/ManfSpecs/gr_tbf.htm (100 words)

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