Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series HA1201
Grumman TBF Avenger Diecast Model
USN VT-51, George Bush, USS San Jacinto, 1943 |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| Grumman TBF Avenger | | 6.75" | | 9" |
The 41st U.S. President George Bush was graduated from Phillips Academy. Bush joined the U.S. Navy on June 12, 1942 as a seaman second class and was assigned to squadron VT-51 in September 943, based on USS San Jacinto. In September 2, 1944 Bush's Avenger was launched to neutralize a radio transmitter on Chichi Island. During the attack his plane was hit and caught fire. He was the only one to manage an escape and was later picked up by a U.S. submarine. For his action in the raid Bush received the DFC (Distinguished Flying Cross) for his bravery and gallantry. Throughout his career he also was awarded three more flying medals and the Presidential Unit Citation. He was later assigned as a naval aviator in a new torpedo squadron, VT-153. With the end of the war, he was honorably discharged in September 1945 and then entered Yale University.
Designed to replace the Douglas TBD Devastator, the TBF Avenger was first flown on August 1st, 1941. Capable of staging torpedoes, drop bombs and rockets, this single engine aircraft could also be outfitted with a combination of machine guns and cannons, which allowed it to act as a dogfighter. The robust Avenger design gave it the ability to withstand enemy air attacks and allowed it to serve throughout WWII, with dire consequences for the Japanese fleet. Postwar, the Avenger was still in service-retrofitted for other important functions including electronic warfare, anti-submarine warfare and target towing. © Copyright 2003-2025 The Flying Mule, Inc.
Hobby Master's 1:72 scale TBF Avenger has a large, solid-metal wing, with only a small amount of plastic used on the metal fuselage. The large birdcage canopy can be removed to reveal pad printed dials and gauges, control stick, pilot and seat and radioman/bombardier seat. The non-movable framed rear ball turret has a rear facing machine gun, and the ventral gunner station has a machine gun and transparent widow. The bomb bay doors can be opened, and the model can be fitted with either four 500 lb bombs or a torpedo. Each release has an accurate pitot tube and radar antennas, and some releases include rockets and radar dome.
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The Hobby Master "1:72 Air Power Series" range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft.
Hobby Master "1:72 Air Power Series" diecast airplanes feature:
- Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
- Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads.
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