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Old 10th July 2023, 15:01
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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.

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Old 10th July 2023, 15:17
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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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Old 10th July 2023, 15:33
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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...

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Re: TBM-3 Avenger Serial 23475 - any info?

A minor accident!!!
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Old 10th July 2023, 17:40
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Re: TBM-3 Avenger Serial 23475 - any info?

oh wow!

Thanks guys!

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