: Pilots affectionately called the plane the "Turkey" because of its large, rugged, and somewhat homely appearance compared to sleeker fighters.
: On November 5, 1944, during the Battle of Manila Bay, Deen’s aircraft (a TBF Avenger) was hit by heavy anti-aircraft fire.
: The Grumman TBF-1 Avenger was designed to replace the outdated Douglas TBD Devastator. It first saw combat at the Battle of Midway in 1942.
: Pilots affectionately called the plane the "Turkey" because of its large, rugged, and somewhat homely appearance compared to sleeker fighters.
: On November 5, 1944, during the Battle of Manila Bay, Deen’s aircraft (a TBF Avenger) was hit by heavy anti-aircraft fire.
: The Grumman TBF-1 Avenger was designed to replace the outdated Douglas TBD Devastator. It first saw combat at the Battle of Midway in 1942.
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