help identifying type of plane in picture

[Thor996]

Recently found these four photographs of a Squadron identified as VC-42 [names are written on back of group photo as well as rank and hometown]. Not familiar with aircraft would someone please help if possible what type of plane is pictured on the deck with them? The photo is dated April 1945- I know from some research that the squadron flew TBM and FM planes.

[Mike Myhal]

Recently found these four photographs of a Squadron identified as VC-42 [names are written on back of group photo as well as rank and hometown]. Not familiar with aircraft would someone please help if possible what type of plane is pictured on the deck with them? The photo is dated April 1945- I know from some research that the squadron flew TBM and FM planes.

Hello,

The plane is a TBM/TBF Grumman Avenger Torpedo Bomber. They were widely used by VC squadrons along with the F-4-F Grumman Wildcat fighters which made up the complete Composaite squadrons. They had a three bladed propeller and I can only see one blade so I belive the other two blades are hidden by the edge of the photo.

Mike

[Jim MacDonald]

Hi Thor,

 

Mike is right, the plane is a TBF/TBM. Here's a link to the history of VC-42, http://www.vpnavy.org/vc42_history.html, if you haven't already found it.

 

They apparently didn't see any combat in the Pacific, but did in the Atlantic.

 

HTH,

 

Mac

[Thor996]

thanks very much to you both. I appreciate the id and link.

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