Motor City Classics Militaria Diecast 24221-42
Grumman TBM Avenger Diecast Model
USN VT-2, White 95, USS Hornet, August 1944 | |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| Grumman TBM Avenger | | 6.75" | | 9" |
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In August 1944, Grumman TBM Avengers operating from the USS Hornet (CV-12) played a key role in U.S. Navy carrier strikes across the western Pacific. These rugged torpedo bombers, crewed by three men, carried torpedoes, bombs, or depth charges against Japanese shipping and island fortifications. During operations supporting the Marianas and Bonin Islands campaigns, Hornet's Avengers attacked targets on Iwo Jima and Chichi Jima, often under intense antiaircraft fire. Equipped with the powerful Wright R-2600 engine, the TBM combined long range with heavy payload capability. Its reliability and versatility made it one of the Navy's most effective strike aircraft of the war. 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. The Motor City Classics "Militaria Diecast" range presents affordable, ready made diecast models of military aircraft. Motor City Classics "Militaria Diecast" diecast airplanes feature: - Diecast metal and plastic construction.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Interchangeable extended/retracted landing gear.
- Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
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