Torpedo bomber, top-dresser, and target tow-plane, this 35-year-old Grumann Avenger has gone to roost at the Historical Air Centre at Wigram. The torpedo bomber was assembled at Hobsonville, saw war service in New Guinea, then returned to New Zealand to tow targets for gunnery practice at Ohakea and Ardmore. In 1948 it was one of three R.N.Z.A.F. Avengers used for topdressing trials by the Air Force, powered by a 1700 horsepower, 14-cylinder engine. Squadron Leader J. K. Barry would like any former aircrew of the Avenger, No. 2504, to get in touch with the centre with further information on the plane’s history.
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102Torpedo bomber, top-dresser, and target tow-plane, this 35-year-old Grumann Avenger has gone to roost at the Historical Air Centre at Wigram. The torpedo bomber was assembled at Hobsonville, saw war service in New Guinea, then returned to New Zealand to tow targets for gunnery practice at Ohakea and Ardmore. In 1948 it was one of three R.N.Z.A.F. Avengers used for topdressing trials by the Air Force, powered by a 1700 horsepower, 14-cylinder engine. Squadron Leader J. K. Barry would like any former aircrew of the Avenger, No. 2504, to get in touch with the centre with further information on the plane’s history. Press, 7 November 1978, Page 2
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