TBM-3 AVENGER "USS BUNKER HILL"
Scale: 1/48
Brand: ACADEMY
Item # 12285

The Grumman TBM-3 was a torpedo bomber that entered service with
the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps in 1942.From the Battle of Midway,
to its retirement in the 1960’s, it was recognized as one of the
finest torpedo bombers ever produced. Actually manufactured by
General Motors, its armament included a 2,000 lb. Mark 13
Torpedo, or 2,000 lbs. of bombs, up to eight 3.5” or 5” Forward
firing Rockets, and various 7.62mm M1919 and .50 Browning machine
guns. In September 1944, future President George H.W. Bush was
shot down in his Avenger, and actor Paul Newman served as a rear
gunner in 1945.

Using Accurate Miniatures plastic injection molds, Academy has
pulled out all stops to recreate this highly popular model. And
with the highest quality premium Cartograph decals, this TBM-3
accurately miniaturizes the aircraft that flew from the aircraft
carrier USS Bunker Hill (CV-17) during the Invasion of Okinawa on
April 5, 1945. With over 100 parts, even including a choice of
weighted and unweighted tires, details abound Count the rivets
and the marvel at the pristine engraving of the panel lines, and
enjoy the cockpit detail, landing gear and extraordinary rear gun
turret details. From the exactness of the radial engine to the
fully loaded bombay interior, the precision of the molds and
features are so accurate, even the most fastidious aircraft
historian and kit builder will relish this kit.