UNKNOWN 1940s Grumman TBF Avenger Flying over Naval Fleet Pacific Photo

Description: An original photograph from our unknown MYSTERY bin! While we can pinpoint the who, what, and when for most of the photos we sell, there are some exceptions! Our ignorance is your gain, as we mark down prices in this category. We will let some AI below make some guesses, but if you know specifically what this photo is showing, feel free to play along and let us know!Type & Size: A 4x2.5" original photograph.Condition: Original to the era and in good to fair antique condition. Please see photos. The image shows a Grumman TBF Avenger torpedo bomber flying over a vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean during World War II. Below the aircraft, numerous naval vessels, including battleships, carriers, and transport ships, can be seen navigating the sea. The setting appears to be a military operation related to a Pacific task force given the context provided by the handwritten note on the back of the photograph.The Grumman TBF Avenger was primarily used by the United States Navy and the Marine Corps during World War II and was integral in the Pacific theater. Notably, the Avenger played significant roles in key battles such as the Battle of Midway and the Mariana and Palau Islands campaign. The presence of a vast naval flotilla below suggests this picture might depict an important operation or maneuver within the Pacific.Text visible in the photograph includes the insignia of the US Navy (a star inside a white bar) on the fuselage of the aircraft. No other notable text or identifiable names are visible.

Price: 22 USD

Location: Carlsbad, California

End Time: 2025-01-01T16:25:21.000Z

Shipping Cost: N/A USD