Top-Notch, Museum Quality TBF Avenger George Bush Model Airplane Will Revere Enthusiasts and Model Collectors
Unbeatable museum quality best describes our handcrafted model airplanes just like the TBF Avenger George Bush. After passing through the hands of master craftsmen, the parts are sanded and primed many times. Talented artists then paint on the intricate details with great accuracy. A final coat of clear lacquer protects the aircraft and gives it a glossy finish. Our TBF Avenger George Bush model airplane exhibits an unmatched quality and intricate design to obtain the exact look of the actual plane.
The TBF Avenger George Bush comes with a handsome mahogany-based chrome pedestal, and undergoes various stages of quality control before being placed in its box. The TBF Avenger George Bush model plane is perfect as an addition to a growing collection or as an exquisite gift to a loved one. Each George Bush TBF Avenger model plane will surely be appreciated by aviation enthusiasts and hobbyists for it is truly a work of art that relives their memory of the actual airplane.
TBF Avenger History:
The Grumman TBF Avenger (designated TBM for aircraft manufactured by General Motors) was a torpedo bomber developed initially for the US Navy and US Marine Corps, and used by a large number of air arms around the world. It entered service in 1942 and first saw action during the Battle of Midway.
The Avenger had overall ruggedness and stability, and pilots say it flew like a truck, for better or worse. With its good radio facilities, docile handling and long range, it also made an ideal command aircraft for Commanders, Air Group. Its 30,000-foot ceiling and fully-loaded range of 1,000 miles made it better than any previous American torpedo plane. Later Avenger models carried radar equipment for the ASW and AEW roles.
In June 1943, future president George H. W. Bush became the youngest naval aviator at the time. While flying a TBM with VT-51 (from the USS San Jacinto (CVL-30)), his plane was shot down on September 2, 1944 over the Pacific island of Chichi Jima. Both of his crewmates died, but he was able to release his payload and hit the target before being forced to bail out. He thus received the Distinguished Flying Cross for this action.
What is Made To Order?
Our "Made to Order" line consists of aircraft, ships, helicopters, space craft, plaques, and other models that we commence production on once we receive your order. These models are made to match the image you see here using blueprints and specs on-hand in our production facility. Production & Delivery time for a Made To Order model is approximately 12-14 weeks.
While the full price will show in the shopping cart and on your receipt, we will only charge your card an initial deposit equal to 50% of the retail price. We will charge the remaining balance once production is complete and your model is prepared for shipping.
In addition to our "Made to Order" models, we can build any model to fit your exact specifications through our "Custom Model Program". This is the perfect way to recapture those memories that will last a lifetime.Click here for more information about our Custom Model Program.
*Alteration on the design such as change of paint schemes and markings or embodied features on our models occurs at any time. Detachable stand is included with the model which may vary from the photo.
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