Grumman TBF Avenger
The Grumman TBF Avenger is an American World War II-era torpedo bomber developed initially for the United States Navy and Marine Corps and also eventually used by several air and naval aviation services around the world.
At a Glance
Manufacturer
Grumman
First flight
1941
Era
WWII
Tags
WWII, Bomber, US, Piston, Carrier
Why It Mattered
The Grumman TBF Avenger is an American World War II-era torpedo bomber developed initially for the United States Navy and Marine Corps and also eventually used by several air and naval aviation services around the world.
Design Notes
See sources for design and configuration details.
Operational History
See sources for wartime service and operators.
Afterlife
Surviving airframes are documented in the sources.