IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. During the late 1930s the U.S. Navy ...

The Grumman TBF Avenger replaced the obsolete Douglas TBD Devastator as the U.S. Navy's primary torpedo bomber, boasting superior range, speed, and payload capacity compared to its predecessor and ...

In my recent articles on the U.S. Navy’s legendary Iowa-class battleships, I noted that these ships never did engage in any fights with enemy battleships. Armchair admirals thus have to settle for ...

Notably, a future President of the United States would pilot the Avenger. The Grumman TBF Avenger was an American torpedo bomber that was given a remarkable trial by fire: the Battle of Midway.

Nicknamed the “turkey” for its size and shape, the TBF Avenger surprised everyone by becoming one of WWII’s toughest and most versatile aircraft. Blue state whistleblower reveals major American city ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. During the late 1930s the U.S. Navy ...