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Grumman
TBF Avenger
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Designed to replace the obsolescent Douglas TBD Devastator, the
prototype Avenger first flew in 1941. Grumman's first torpedo/bomber
design, the TBF beat Vought's TBU in competition.
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.
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| TBM: Version made by General Motors
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updated 13 February 2008
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