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Douglas TBD-1 Devastator

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Douglas TBD-1 Devastator

The Devastators was a carrier based torpedo bomber.It began service in 1937. The Devastator squadron VT-8 at Midway was completelydestroyed at the battle of Midway. 128 Devastators were built.