Another early production Mk 1, FN767, displays the elevated pilot's position so vital for carrier operations.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Grumman TBF/TBM Avenger - СШАUSA - 1941

TBF-1 Avenger FN765 was one of the early production Tarpon Is delivered to the FAA in the USA.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Grumman TBF/TBM Avenger - СШАUSA - 1941

Although ungainly in appearance, the Avenger was a potent combat aircraft. The unit to which this group belonged is not known.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Grumman TBF/TBM Avenger - СШАUSA - 1941

An atmospheric study of an Avenger taking off from an escort carrier.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Grumman TBF/TBM Avenger - СШАUSA - 1941

Avenger JZ594 “W1A” of 857 Squadron, photographed during a raid on Sumatra in January 1945.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Grumman TBF/TBM Avenger - СШАUSA - 1941

Avenger FN912 “4L” of 854 Squadron over the Rockies during training at Squantum in 1944.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Grumman TBF/TBM Avenger - СШАUSA - 1941

An Avenger III equipped with a pair of "Uncle Tom" rocket projectiles underwing. Very few IIIs saw active service, although some reached the British Pacific Fleet.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Grumman TBF/TBM Avenger - СШАUSA - 1941