aeroman3:
Grumman TBM Avenger during launch from USS MONTEREY (CVL-26) during flight operations. Note that the Fox flag is flying, symbolizing that the carrier is engaged in launching or recovering aircraft.
aeroman3:
Grumman TBF-1C Avenger of Torpedo Squadron Six (VT-6) snags an arresting wire on board the USS INTREPID (CV-11) during operations in the Central Pacific.
aeroman3:
Grumman TBF-1 Avenger of Torpedo Squadron Five (VT-5) during flight operations on board USS YORKTOWN (CV-10). Note the hayrake antennae visibile on the underside of the starboard wing.
aeroman3:
A Grumman TBM-1C Avenger of Torpedo Squadron Seven (VT-7) traps on the USS HANCOCK (CV-19). This was the first landing on board the new carrier and the pilot of the Avenger was CMDR. W. S. Beetls, Commander Air Group Seven.