Need Infor Avenger Squadrons

[Lucke.stz]

Hi,

I have small kit from Minicraft, that I don´t know the squadron of these avenger.

On the box are on 8-T-3, this plane is from VT-8 from USS Hornet ?

 

[Wurger]

It seems that the Avenger was used by VT-8 torpedo squadron.As memory serves the unit took part in the Battle of Midway in 1942.

 

[Lucke.stz]

It seems that the Avenger was used by VT-8 torpedo squadron.As memory serves the unit took part in the Battle of Midway in 1942.

Yes Wurger, if I´m not wrong too, they took part of an attack from Midway.. soon some expert could help us

cheers,

 

[Wurger]

Here you are a shot of TBF-1 Avenger of VT-8 unit photographed at NAS Norfolk on 26th March 1942.

The pic source unknown.

 

[ToughOmbre]

Interesting pic there Wojtek. 8-T-1 was the sole survivor of the six Avengers that launched from Midway Island. 8-T-3 shown on the Minicraft kit box cover was one of the unlucky TBFs.

Note: At the time of the Battle of Midway the red circle inside the white star had been eliminated on all AAF and Navy insignias.

TO

 

[Wurger]

Yes you are right TO. The Avenger wears an early camo scheme used by VT-8. What is more this TB was one of the first Avangers that the unit received. I think it is just that day in the pic.

I have found a few profiles of the machine and the one of the top-box.

 

[ToughOmbre]

This photo shows 8-T-1 after the battle. Was sent back to the States for post-battle evaluation.

TO

 

[Wurger]

So undoubtedly these red circles were removed from the US markings in that period.
A nice pic TO.THX for posting.

 

[Lucke.stz]

a lot of information !

Thanks for the pics and the info !

Now I start my Avenger on PTO GB...

thanks to all

 

[ToughOmbre]

You're welcome!

TO

 

[Lucke.stz]

Just once more question, in the time of these model on box, the VT-8 was land based ? When they took to USS Hornet ?

Tks !