US Navy Grumman TBM-3E Avenger Hornet VT-17 squadron markings DSC_0006

USS Hornet CVS-12 Museum hanger deck.

First delivered to combat squadrons in 1942, the Avenger, flying from Midway Island, was used to attack the Japanese Fleet at the Battle of Midway.

Crew: Three

Length: 40 ft (12.2 m)
Wingspan: 54 ft (16.5 m)
Maximum Weight: 18,250 lbs (8278.2 kg)

Powerplant: One Wright/Cyclone R-2600-20 with 1,900 horsepower 14 cylinder, air-cooled
Maximum Range: 1,130 mi with torpedo; 1,920 mi as scout aircraft
Service Ceiling: 23,400 ft.

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Taken on: February 21, 2023

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Camera: Nikon D3200, f/2.8, 1/30 sec, 17mm (=25mm), ISO 280 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	Nikon D3200
Lens:	Tamron SP AF 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) (B005)
Aperture:	f/2.8
Exposure Time:	0.033 sec (1/30)
Focal Length:	17mm (35mm equivalent: 25mm)
ISO:	280
Exposure Bias:	0 EV
Flash:	Auto, Did not fire
Exposure Program:	Not Defined
Exposure Mode:	Auto
Metering Mode:	Multi-segment
White Balance:	Auto
Scene Capture Type:	Portrait
Color Space:	sRGB
Software:	Ver.1.03
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