TBF/TBM Avenger: Grumman's First Torpedo Bomber in World War II (Legends of Warfare: Aviation #32) (Hardcover)
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This is book number 32 in the Legends of Warfare: Aviation series.
- #2: Douglas TBD Devastator: America's First World War II Torpedo Bomber (Legends of Warfare: Aviation #2) (Hardcover): $19.99
- #3: Curtiss P-40 Warhawk: The Famous Flying Tigers Fighter (Legends of Warfare: Aviation #3) (Hardcover): $19.99
- #4: Grumman F4F Wildcat: Early WWII Fighter of the US Navy (Legends of Warfare: Aviation #4) (Hardcover): $19.99
- #6: Grumman J2f Duck: Us Navy, Marine Corps, Army Air Force, and Coast Guard Use in World War II (Legends of Warfare: Aviation #6) (Hardcover): $19.99
- #8: B-52 Stratofortress: Boeing's Iconic Bomber from 1952 to the Present (Legends of Warfare: Aviation #8) (Hardcover): $19.99
- #10: Consolidated B-24 Vol.1: The Xb-24 to B-24e Liberators in World War II (Legends of Warfare: Aviation #10) (Hardcover): $19.99
- #12: P-38 Lightning, Vol. 1: Lockheed's XP-38 to P-38H in World War II (Legends of Warfare: Aviation #12) (Hardcover): $19.99
- #14: B-26 Marauder: Martin's Medium Bomber in World War II (Legends of Warfare: Aviation #14) (Hardcover): $19.99
- #15: Consolidated B-24 Vol.2: The B-24g to B-24m Liberators in World War II (Legends of Warfare: Aviation #15) (Hardcover): $19.99
- #18: F6F Hellcat: Grumman's Ace Maker in World War II (Legends of Warfare: Aviation #18) (Hardcover): $19.99
- #20: P-47 Thunderbolt: Republic's Mighty Jug in World War II (Legends of Warfare: Aviation #20) (Hardcover): $19.99
- #21: P-51 Mustang, Vol. 1: North American's Mk. I, A, B, and C Models in World War II (Legends of Warfare: Aviation #21) (Hardcover): $19.99
- #24: P-38 Lightning, Vol. 2: Lockheed's P-38J to P-38M in World War II (Legends of Warfare: Aviation #24) (Hardcover): $19.99
- #26: SBD Dauntless: Douglas's US Navy and Marine Corps Dive-Bomber in World War II (Legends of Warfare: Aviation #26) (Hardcover): $19.99
- #30: B-29 Superfortress, Vol. 1: Boeing's XB-29 Through B-29B in World War II (Legends of Warfare: Aviation #30) (Hardcover): $19.99
- #31: P-51 Mustang, Vol. 2: The D, H, and K Models in World War II and Korea (Legends of Warfare: Aviation #31) (Hardcover): $19.99
- #34: SB2C Helldiver: Curtiss's Carrier-Based Dive Bomber in World War II (Legends of Warfare: Aviation #34) (Hardcover): $19.99
- #37: B-29/B-50 Superfortress, Vol. 2: Post-World War II and Korea (Legends of Warfare: Aviation #37) (Hardcover): $19.99
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Description
The Grumman-designed TBF Avenger was unquestionably the most successful torpedo bomber in the US fleet during WWII. Developed just prior to the US entry in WWII, the type made its combat debut at the Battle of Midway. Demand for the large carrier-borne aircraft, which could drop conventional bombs and depth charges in addition to torpedoes, soon outstripped Grumman's capacity. To supply the needed aircraft to the US Navy, the US Marines, and the Royal Navy, the Eastern Aircraft Division of General Motors was contracted to build duplicate aircraft, which were designated TBM. With numerous adaptations, both the TBF and TBM continued to serve militaries well after WWII. Through carefully researched photos, many of which have never before been published and which are reproduced in remarkable clarity, the history and details of this iconic aircraft are revealed and put the reader in the skies with this historic aircraft.
About the Author
The military books by David Doyle, author of more than 125 books, are noted for their thorough coverage of historic vessels and aircraft and his celebrated ability to locate scarce vintage imagery.