US82Bravo Posted February 11, 2012 Share #1 Posted February 11, 2012 Another of my recent paper finds. No identifying markings or notes on the photo. The aircraft carries the pre - June 1943 national insignia and the aircraft number "34" on the lower lip of the cowling. Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomcatPC Posted February 11, 2012 Share #2 Posted February 11, 2012 Right on, thanks for sharing. My Dad was a Gunner in a Avenger. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Meatcan Posted February 11, 2012 Share #3 Posted February 11, 2012 nice action photo! Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Signor Posted February 11, 2012 Share #4 Posted February 11, 2012 probably a standard "Navy" photo by Grumman seeing as it's in the early markings, possibly a "publicity " photo for the magazine war ads ........................ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Signor Posted February 11, 2012 Share #5 Posted February 11, 2012 Right on, thanks for sharing. My Dad was a Gunner in a Avenger.Mark Hey Mark, what VT unit was he with ? If he's still with us give him my thanks for his WW-2 service , it's much appreciated !!!!!!!!!!! Johnny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tenacious101010 Posted February 11, 2012 Share #6 Posted February 11, 2012 Anyone interested in a set of gear legs for a TBM or TBF? Not sure which of the two it is. In the Tampa Florida area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomcatPC Posted February 11, 2012 Share #7 Posted February 11, 2012 He was in VT-34 off of the USS Monterey CVL-26 and he is very much alive. Having a squadron reunion next Autumn. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sigsaye Posted February 11, 2012 Share #8 Posted February 11, 2012 Mark, tell him thanks from me too. Thoses guys that rode in the back seat were some tough kids. Steve Hesson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomcatPC Posted February 11, 2012 Share #9 Posted February 11, 2012 He has another photo of an Avenger...but it is not flying, it is floating (well, in the process of sinking) in Tokyo Bay with him hanging onto the horizontal stab. before they got the raft inflated and the USS Gabilan (US Submarine posted in Tokyo Bay to pick up downed Aircrew) picked them up. I will see if I can get a copy of that photo one of these day and post it on here. This talk of TBF/TBM Avengers has reminded me. Nearby where I live (Toledo, Ohio) there is a restored TBM Avenger at an airfield in Monroe, Michigan called "Ida Red". I am thinking of contacting the owner and seeing if we could get his squadron mates up there to see it when they have the reunion in Sept. or Oct. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Signor Posted February 12, 2012 Share #10 Posted February 12, 2012 Hey great idea about the local TBM and getting the guys there if possible, I'm sure they'd love seeing the ole "Turkey" again !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! If you ever want a leather patch made of VT-34 for your dad , I can make it for him. Johnny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gap Posted February 20, 2012 Share #11 Posted February 20, 2012 Avenger was a great bird. My uncle flew them from spring of 1945 through VJ day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnCFord Posted February 28, 2012 Share #12 Posted February 28, 2012 Anyone interested in a set of gear legs for a TBM or TBF? Not sure which of the two it is. In the Tampa Florida area. tenacious101010, you might find some takers on those gear legs over at warbirdinformationexchange.org. Cheers! ~J~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnCFord Posted February 28, 2012 Share #13 Posted February 28, 2012 Hey Mark, what VT unit was he with ? If he's still with us give him my thanks for his WW-2 service , it's much appreciated !!!!!!!!!!! Johnny +1, Thank you for your service, Sir. ~J~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomcatPC Posted March 1, 2012 Share #14 Posted March 1, 2012 Hello Gap What squadron was your Uncle with? My Dad was with VT-34. Thanks Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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