What is a TBF aircraft?

The Grumman TBF Avenger (designated TBM for aircraft manufactured by General Motors) is an American World War II-era torpedo bomber developed initially for the United States Navy and Marine Corps, and eventually used by several air and naval aviation services around the world.

Did George Bush fly an avenger?

Just two years earlier, on June 12, 1942, Bush had graduated from high school and joined the Navy as a seaman, second class. But, in less than a year, he completed flight training at NAS Corpus Christi, Texas, was commissioned an ensign, and went on to fly TBM Avengers with VT-51.

What does TBM aircraft mean?

TBM may refer to: Technology business management, a methodology for managing IT departments. Socata TBM, a family of single engine turboprop aircraft. Tactical ballistic missile. Theatre ballistic missile.

How many TBM Avengers were built?

In all, 9,836 Avengers were built, 7,546 of which were turned out by General Motors Eastern Aircraft Division and designated TBMs.

Did they find Malaysia Flight 370?

But despite all this, sometimes aircraft do disappear. Although it does not seem that long ago, Malaysia MH370 disappeared on March 8, 2014. Despite air and sea searches of vast stretches of the Indian Ocean, the aircraft and its passengers has never been found.

What is a TBF Avenger?

The TBF Avenger or TBM was a torpedo bomber that was used by the United States during WWII. The first production model of the TBF Avenger series was the TBF-1. It had a crew of three and had an air-cooled, Wright 2600-8 Engine capable of propelling the Avenger atr speeds of up to 436 km/h.

When was the Grumman TBF-1 Avenger made?

Two Grumman TBF-1 Avengers circa 1942. The Grumman TBF Avenger (designated TBM for aircraft manufactured by General Motors) is an American torpedo bomber developed initially for the United States Navy and Marine Corps, and eventually used by several air and naval aviation services around the world.

What aircraft carrier did the TBM Avenger fly on?

TBM-3 Avenger on deck of carrier USS Cape Gloucester CVE-109 September 1945 Marine Ordnancemen load 2000 lb bomb into the bomb bay of a Grumman TBF-1 Avenger, 1944 TBM Avenger of the VT-45 pictured catching a wire on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS San Jacinto (CVL-30) on March 21, 1945

What was the TBF Avenger code on the USS Enterprise?

TBF Avenger code 8-T-1 of the VT-8, 26 March 1942 TBM-1C Avenger #48 of VT-10 on the hangar deck of the USS Enterprise – June 12 1944 TBF Avenger on deck of USS Nassau CVE-16 – September 6 1943