The Grumman TBF Avenger, which was also designated as a TBM if produced by General Motors was designed as a torpedo bomber during World War II for the United States Navy and Marine Corps.  It first entered service in 1942 and had its first taste of combat during the Battle Of Midway.  Prior to the last copies being retired in the 1960s, over 9,800 were produced and they saw service in the following armed forces: 1) United States Navy; 2) United Sates Marine Corps; 3) Royal Navy; 4) Royal Canadian Navy and 5) Royal New Zealand Air Force.  While it was initially developed as a torpedo bomber, it could be adapted to carry up to 2,000 lbs of bombs or ASW armament.  With a wingspan of over 54 feet, the TBF Avenger was powered by a Wright Cyclone engine, which gave it a top speed close to 300 mph.  This older Avenger TBF scaled model includes the following features: 1) Authentic markings for an Avenger TBF as flown by the United States Navy during World War II; 2) Arrester hook, landing gear and tail-wheel all retract; 3) Clear plastic multiple piece canopy; 4) Clear plastic turret; 5) Four crewman including pilot, radioman, gunner and flight engineer; 6) Machine gun swivels; 7) Propeller and wheels turn; 8) Torpedo drops; 9) Turret revolves; 10) Wings fold just as on the real airplane; 11) Painting guide and 12) Illustrated assembly instructions.  The box is in very good condition.  Never started and factory sealed.