Hobby Master 1/72 TBF-1 "First Avenger" US Navy Jan 1942 (w/Decals for 8-T-1 to 8-T-6)
In January 1942, the Grumman TBF Avenger was entering service with the US Navy as a new torpedo bomber designed to replace the aging TBD Devastator. The aircraft featured a powerful engine, heavy defensive armament, internal bomb bay, and the ability to carry a torpedo or bombs. Development and testing continued during this period as production accelerated following the attack on Pearl Harbor. The Avenger was intended for carrier based strike operations against ships and ground targets. Its rugged construction and long range later made it one of the most successful naval aircraft of World War Two across multiple combat theaters.
Includes decal sheet to mark as the aircraft of your choice, 8-T-1 thru 8-T-6.
Description
In January 1942, the Grumman TBF Avenger was entering service with the US Navy as a new torpedo bomber designed to replace the aging TBD Devastator. The aircraft featured a powerful engine, heavy defensive armament, internal bomb bay, and the ability to carry a torpedo or bombs. Development and testing continued during this period as production accelerated following the attack on Pearl Harbor. The Avenger was intended for carrier based strike operations against ships and ground targets. Its rugged construction and long range later made it one of the most successful naval aircraft of World War Two across multiple combat theaters.
Includes decal sheet to mark as the aircraft of your choice, 8-T-1 thru 8-T-6.
