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Grumman TBM 3 Avenger

a photo feature by Darren Baker
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CF-KCG is a former Royal Canadian Navy aircraft in civilian hands in Canada since 1960 later as a sprayer, following an accident in 1976 the aircraft was bought by the Imperial War Museum. Painted as 46214 of the United States Navy to represent an aircraft flown by George H. W. Bush. Source: Wikipedia
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About Darren Baker (CMOT)
FROM: ENGLAND - SOUTH WEST, UNITED KINGDOM

I have been building model kits since the early 70’s starting with Airfix kits of mostly aircraft, then progressing to the point I am at now building predominantly armour kits from all countries and time periods. Living in the middle of Salisbury plain since the 70’s, I have had lots of opportunitie...


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julionav
Great resource. I noticed that the wheel well is white and not chromate yellow or green. Would love interior photos of this plane. BTW, is that GHWB's Plane?
SEP 24, 2016 - 08:36 AM
HGBARNES
I built this kit as a kid and would truly love to find another again.
MAR 16, 2017 - 04:08 AM
Jessie_C
Italeri recently re-issued the Accurate Miniatures mould, so it shouldn't be terribly difficult to find.
MAR 16, 2017 - 05:10 AM
TimReynaga
Great close-ups of a classic aircraft - I especially appreciate the views of the wing folds. Thanks for posting this!
MAY 19, 2017 - 02:20 AM
Holdfast
Nice photos Julio, US Navy Aircraft had their wheel wells painted the underside colour.
MAY 20, 2017 - 11:43 AM
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