First flown on 1 August 1941, the three-seat Grumman TBF-1 Avenger torpedo-bomber joined usa Navy solution just ultimately become a part of the Battle of Midway in June 1942. During its World War II lifespan, the Avenger design changed almost no, this also permitted that it is integrated big amounts. Curiosity about the airplane wound up being consequently excellent your General Motors business had been also contracted to create it, under the designation TBM-1, from September 1942. Over 1,000 TBF/TBMs (designated Avenger Mk we) had been furthermore used by the Royal Navy's Fleet Air supply both in Atlantic and Pacific theaters. The Avenger wound up being more over used by the Royal new Zealand Air Force. Another major variation was indeed the TBM-3, which showcased strengthened wings allowing rockets and radar pods become carried.
