Grumman TBM-3E Avenger VH-VTB has undergone considerable restoration at Aerotec, Toowoomba Qld following a number of years in “hibernation”. Constructed in 1944 as a TBM-3S by General Motors, the aircraft was delivered to the United States Navy as Bu No 53337 – currently the WWII service history is unknown. Following WWII the TBM was refurbished and […]
Historic Aircraft, Warbird Restoration Projects, Warbirds
Warbird Grumman TBM-3 Avenger VH-MML put on a fantastic display at the Great Eastern Fly-In air display at Evans Head NSW in January 2014 and illustrated the excellent handling characteristics of the type. As an impressive aircraft, it is worthy of a news article in its own right. TBM-3 Avenger Bu. 53857.VH-MML was built in […]
Airshows, Historic Aircraft, Warbirds