Academy Plastic Model Kit
TBF-1 Avenger (1/72) 12452
The Academy 1/72 TBF-1 Avenger kit recreates the famous US Navy torpedo bomber of World War II. Featuring finely engraved panel lines, a detailed cockpit, rotating gun turret, and bomb bay options, this kit provides an authentic representation of the Avenger in service during the Pacific War.
- 1/72 scale plastic model kit of the Grumman TBF-1 Avenger
- Detailed cockpit with crew positions and controls
- Rotating rear gun turret faithfully reproduced
- Authentic US Navy WWII decals included
- Optional torpedo or bomb load with opening bomb bay
This model is ideal for WWII naval aviation enthusiasts, offering a historically significant aircraft in a compact scale. Paint and cement are required and sold separately.
History:
The Grumman TBF Avenger entered service in 1942 as the US Navy’s primary torpedo bomber, replacing the ageing TBD Devastator. Rugged, versatile, and heavily armed, the Avenger was capable of carrying torpedoes, bombs, and depth charges, making it suitable for both naval strike and anti-submarine operations. It gained fame during the Battle of Midway, where its first combat missions were flown despite heavy losses. As the war progressed, the Avenger became one of the most effective carrier-based strike aircraft of the Pacific Theatre, contributing to victories at Guadalcanal, Leyte Gulf, and Okinawa. It also achieved lasting recognition as the aircraft flown by future US President George H. W. Bush during his service as a Navy pilot.
