DeAgostini #54 Grumman TBF/TBM Avenger USNMC Torpedo Squadron 8 (VT-8), #95 1:72

Description: Up for sale is a De Agostini WWII Warbird 1:72 w/Box and Magazine in Japanese DAWF54Grumman TBF/TBM AvengerUSN/ Marines Carrier Based Torpedo Bomber "Torpedo Squadron 8 (VT-8), #95USS Hornet" The Grumman TBF Avenger (designated TBM for aircraft manufactured by General Motors) is an American World War II-era torpedo bomber developed initially for the United States Navy and Marine Corps, and eventually used by several air and naval aviation services around the world.The Avenger entered U.S. service in 1942, and first saw action during the Battle of Midway. Despite the loss of five of the six Avengers on its combat debut, it survived in service to become the most effective submarine killer and most widely-used torpedo bomber of World War II, sharing credit for sinking the super-battleships Yamato and Musashi and being credited for sinking 30 submarines. Greatly modified after the war, it remained in use until the 1960s.ArmamentGuns:1 × 0.30 in (7.62 mm) nose-mounted M1919 Browning machine gun (on early models) or 2 × 0.50 in (12.7 mm) wing-mounted M2 Browning machine guns1 × 0.50 in (12.7 mm) dorsal-mounted M2 Browning machine gun1 × 0.30 in (7.62 mm) ventral-mounted M1919 Browning machine gun Rockets:Up to eight 3.5 inch (89 mm) Forward Firing aircraft rockets, 5-inch (127 mm) Forward Firing aircraft rockets or High velociity aerial rockets Bombs:Up to 2,000 lb (907 kg) of bombs or1 × 2,000 lb (907 kg) Mark 13 torpedo orMark 24 mine (Fido) acoustic homing torpedo The item in the picture is the item you will receive. It is still in the shrink wrap plastic and is in excellent/ like new condition. (Pic 1 & 2) It is from a smoke and pet free home. The 3rd and 4th pictures are of one I have opened for reference and are not included. USA ShippingI use USPS Ground Advantage for all Domestic shipping.Combined discounts available for multiple purchases. Add items to the cart to see the discount.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------International ShippingI use USPS 1st Class International package for all international orders. Add all items to the shopping cart to receive the discount. I will ship internationally. I do not mark items as gifts or lower total value on customs forms. Customs, Duties and Taxes are the responsibility of the buyer.

Price: 40 USD

Location: Saint Louis, Missouri

End Time: 2024-11-10T15:10:23.000Z

Shipping Cost: 9 USD