Description
A Grumman design, the TBM-3 was one of the late versions of the Avenger and was in fact produced by General Motors. The most famous of all American torpedo bombers, the Avenger played a vital role in the sea battles of the South Pacific. This magnificent scale kit includes an operating rear gun turret and retractable undercarriage and arrester hook as well as a full complement of under-wing rockets. – Taken from the 4th edition catalogue (1966)
5th edition catalogue (1967), listed as TBM-3 'Avenger' from TBM-3 Avenger.
10th edition catalogue (1973), listed as TBM-3 Avenger from TBM-3 'Avenger'.
16th edition catalogue (1979), recorded as a Series 3 kit.
16th edition catalogue (1979), listed as Grumman TBM-3 Avenger from TBM-3 Avenger.
1984 edition catalogue, listed as TBM 3 Avenger from Grumman TBM-3 Avenger.
1987 edition catalogue, listed as Grumman TBM-3 Avenger from TBM 3 Avenger.
1995 edition catalogue, recorded as a new kit.
Additional information
| Airfix Series (first appearance) | 2 |
|---|---|
| First Issued | 1965 |
| Catalogue Ref - 4th Edition (1966) | 297 |
| Catalogue Ref - 5th Edition (1967) | 297 |
| Catalogue Ref - 6th Edition (1968) | 297 |
| Catalogue Ref - 7th Edition (1969) | 297 |
| Catalogue Ref - 8th Edition (1970) | 297 |
| Catalogue Ref - 9th Edition (1971) | 297 |
| Catalogue Ref - 10th Edition (1973) | 02017-4 |
| Catalogue Ref - 11th Edition (1974) | 02017-4 |
| Catalogue Ref - 12th Edition (1975) | 02017-4 |
| Catalogue Ref - 13th Edition (1976) | 02017-4 |
| Catalogue Ref - 16th Edition (1979) | 03033-9 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1984 Edition | 9 03033 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1987 Edition | 3033 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1988 Edition | 3033 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1995 Edition | 3033 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1996 Edition | 3033 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1997 Edition | 3033 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1998 Edition | 3033 |
| Catalogue Ref - 1999 Edition | 3033 |
| Catalogue Ref - 2000 Edition | 3033 |
| Artist on Box Type 3 | Roy Cross |
