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10th July 2023, 16:01
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TBM-3 Avenger Serial 23475 - any info?
Hey guys...
I'm curious if anyone has info on this bird? I could find info on 23474 and 23476...just not this one. TIA Mike 
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10th July 2023, 16:17
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Re: TBM-3 Avenger Serial 23475 - any info?
BuNo 23475 served with VT47, VC70 and VT8 while they were training in the Hawaiian area 1944/5. It was stricken as surplus on 31 December 1945
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10th July 2023, 16:33
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Re: TBM-3 Avenger Serial 23475 - any info?
Mike,
Cause of loss on 29 Dec 1944 of BuNo 23475 is described in the December 1944 War Diary of USS Makassar Strait (CVE-91) here: https://catalog.archives.gov/id/139811204?objectPage=18 Going thru that month, it sure wasn't the only mishap... Regards, Leendert
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10th July 2023, 18:40
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Re: TBM-3 Avenger Serial 23475 - any info?
oh wow!
Thanks guys! Mike
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