Coke Stuart starts up the mighty Avenger's 14-cylinder, 1,900 h.p. Wright R-2600-20 radial engine.

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

Two photographs of Stuart’s Avenger when it was used as a borate bomber between 1957 and 1960.

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

Detail of starboard undercarriage leg, designed to withstand the Avenger’s eight-ton all-up weight.

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

Three inert 500lb bombs stowed in the Avenger’s bomb bay.

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

Detail of the Avenger’s tailwheel assembly. The dorsal turret may just be seen forward of the tailwheel structure, together with the 0-3in ventral machine-gun.

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

Close-up view of the starboard cockpit area.

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

The well-appointed cockpit is fully equipped for civilian flying and includes a King KX 175 TSO Nav Com, a Narco Escort II radio and a Terra 250 Transponder. There are plans to install a gunsight.

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