TMB-1C Avenger Parts ID

[BlueAngel34]

Hello - I am trying to identify the parts removed from a TBM-1C Avenger that was shot down in Manila Bay in Oct 1944. Divers recovered the parts in June 1946 while attempting to identify the plane and therefore the crew. No numbers were visible on the plane but they removed these parts in hopes of figuring it out. See attachment. There are no photos. The plane and the crew were eventually identified about 1 year later. I came across the attached note while researching the crew and became curious what was brought ashore. The parts were later lost. Thanks for the help.

 

[Wurger]

Hello,

Welcome to the forum.

To answer your question .. the Kellogg & S Co. ( Kellogg Switchboard & Supply Company ) was a USA firm from Chicago that was making the military communications and radar electronics stuff during the war. A such inscription you posted in the attached PDF file looks like the one seen on the Kellogg Type A Condenser box used as an electrical/radio or radar filter component of eg. the HF and MF transmitter set designed for aircraft. It was used for varied planes including the Grumman TBF / TBM Avenger . The MFR number ( not NFR one ) C.S.2190 identifying this specific condenser unit model used in naval aviation electronic.

Here you may find images of a such part with the inscription .... WWII U.S. Navy Condenser Box Type A – Kellogg Switchboard & Supply Co.

And here is a shot of another one but made under the another contract.

the pic source and some info: GO-9 , GP-7 Navy transmitters

 

[BlueAngel34]

Hello - I am trying to identify the parts removed from a TBM-1C Avenger that was shot down in Manila Bay in Oct 1944. Divers recovered the parts in June 1946 while attempting to identify the plane and therefore the crew. No numbers were visible on the plane but they removed these parts in hopes of figuring it out. See attachment. There are no photos. The plane and the crew were eventually identified about 1 year later. I came across the attached note while researching the crew and became curious what was brought ashore. The parts were later lost. Thanks for the help.

This is awesome. Thank you so much not only for the excellent response but doing so quickly. Much appreciated!

 

[Wurger]

This is awesome. Thank you so much not only for the excellent response but doing so quickly. Much appreciated!

My pleasure.