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The famed TBF Avenger was first contracted for by the U.S.Navy in 1940. Its first public showing was on December 7, 1941 at a Grumman "Open House". In light of events in the Pacific that day the aircraft was subsequently named the "Avenger". Flying from aircraft carriers and land bases, Avengers became the standard Navy torpedo bombers of World War Two. The AVenger was quite a large plane to be powered by one engine. It had a 3-man crew and was armed with a rear ball turrent gunner. The torpedo was carried internnally in a bomb-bay. This was the aircraft that President George H. Bush (the current president's father) flew in WW. He was shot down and rescued by a US sub.
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What has the author B R Jackson written?
B. R. Jackson has written: 'Grumman TBF/TBM \\' -- subject(s): Grumman Avenger (Bombers)
What name did George H. W. Bush paint on his World War 2 bomber plane?
Grumman TBF-1C Avengers; employed as a torpedo bomber
When did Grumman close?
Grumman didn't close. It became Northrop Grumman when it merged with Northrop.
Who is rose hicker?
Rose Hicker of Eastern Aircraft Company in Tarrytown, New York and pictured her with her partner as they drove in a record number of rivets into the wing of a Grumman "Avenger" Bomber on June 8,1943
What is the population of Grumman?
Grumman's population is 1,986.
When did Grumman end?
Grumman ended in 1994.
When was Grumman created?
Grumman was created in 1929.
What is Grumman's population?
Grumman's population is 23,000.
What is Northrop Grumman's population?
The population of Northrop Grumman is 10.
When was Northrop Grumman created?
Northrop Grumman was created in 1927.
Did George Bush ever fly a plane like the Corsair?
George Bush flew the Grumman Avenger which was a torpedo bomber. The Corsair was a fighter. The only similarity was both had a large radial engine and operated from aircraft carriers.
What is Leroy Grumman's birthday?
Leroy Grumman was born on January 4, 1895.
