| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | HB-RDG |
| Alternate Serial: | 53319 |
| Military Code: | RB-319 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Grumman TBF/TBM Avenger (G-40) |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Grumman TBF/TBM Avenger (G-40) |
| Aircraft Version: | Grumman TBM-3R Avenger |
| Licence-built by: | General Motors |
| C/n (msn): | 3381 |
| Display Paint: | USA - Navy |
| Aircraft Name: | Charlie's Heavy |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Airport: | Schaffen - DiestMap |
| Country: | Belgium |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: EBDT IATA: - Local: - Other: - |
| Event: | International Oldtimer Fly/Drive-in 2009 |
| Photo Date: | 15 August 2009 |
| Photo by: | Peter de Jong |
| Photo ID: | 2900 |
| Photo Comment |
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The Grumman TBF Avenger torpedo-bomber was a major naval aircraft of WWII. Almost 10,000 Avengers were built, including TBMs produced by the Eastern Aircraft Division of GM. The TBM-3R was a postwar conversion as a carrier onboard delivery aircraft with seats for seven passengers. This photo is copyright © Peter de Jong, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 1 August 2017, and has since been viewed 427 times. |