Product Description

Academy - 1:72 TBF-1 AVENGER U.S. Navy - 12452

TBF Avenger was an American torpedo bomber of the Second World War from the next period. It was the successor to Douglas TBD Devastator type. At first glance, shapeless Avenger aircraft was reliable and very tough. His battle made its debut at the Battle of Midway. The aircraft participated in the battles especially in the Pacific and elsewhere. They served not only in units of the U.S. Navy, but also in UK, Australian and Canadian forces. After World War II aircraft were sold to other countries, where he served until the sixties. The aircraft initially produced the parent company, but later most of the machines created under license from General Motors, which produced such Avenger TBM-1 and TBM-3 (the last letter indicated the manufacturer - F denote company Grumman, General Motors Company M). It was a single three-digit torpedo bomber monoplane with retractable landing gear aft, designed to service aircraft. The torpedo was carried in the bomb bay long inside the hull.

- Fully engraved panel lines & rivet details
- Detailed cockpit & landing gear
- Authentic markings included

Specification:

Scale: 1:72

Must buy:

The colors (on request)
Glue for plastic models
Thinner
Brushes