1/48 Academy - US Navy TBM-3 Avenger 'USS Bunker Hill' Fighter Aircraft

A 1/48 scale model kit of the Grumman TBM-3 Avenger, a rugged and versatile torpedo bomber used by the US Navy during World War II. Operating from aircraft carriers like the USS Bunker Hill, the TBM-3 was a key aircraft in naval battles across the Pacific, including the Battle of Leyte Gulf and Okinawa. Known for its durability and heavy payload, the Avenger played a crucial role in anti-shipping strikes and ground attack missions.

Features:

• Highly detailed fuselage and wing surfaces with engraved panel lines
• Fully detailed cockpit and bombardier positions with instrument panels and seats
• Optional open or closed bomb bay with torpedo or bomb loadout
• Folding wing option for carrier deck display
• Rotating turret with detailed .50 caliber machine gun
• Decals for USS Bunker Hill squadron markings

A must-have kit for modellers interested in WWII naval aviation, carrier-based bombers, and historic Pacific War battles.