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TBF Avenger

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AMERICAN COMBAT

AIRCRAFT OF WORLD

WAR II

TBF Avenger

The Avenger was first used in the battle of midway.None of the torpedo laden aircraft that took off on June 4, 1942 returnedthat day. The Avenger however stayed in service until 1952. A total of 9,830were built.