Grumman Avenger Mk II, J2490 855 Naval Air Squadron 1944, 1:72 Scale Model

Realistic collectible model Diecast & plastic parts Display stand included. Retracted landing gear, fixed position propeller, no pilot figure, Measures approximately: 9.0” L x 6.7” Wingspan Window box dimensions: 9.5” L x 9.5” W x 3.75” H Display model, recommended for hobbyists and collectors 14 years and above. The Grumman Avenger was the British version of the American TBF-1 Avenger. Under the World War II USA's lend-lease agreement just over 400 were given to the British Government, following which most were deployed by the Fleet Air Arm for use during the conflict. The aircraft was a single engine monoplane with capacity for up to a four-man crew. It was classed as a naval aircraft torpedo bomber although it could be deployed as an ordinary bomber when necessary. Its offensive forward armament comprised two forward facing Browning machine guns plus a further rear-facing defensive Browning machine gun in the turret. The aircraft protection was quite substantial with ste