TBM-3 Avenger Profile Art
by Tommy Anderson
Title
TBM-3 Avenger Profile Art
Artist
Tommy Anderson
Medium
Digital Art - Digital Art - Oil
Description
One of my profile art pictures of the Grumman TBM-3 Avenger VT-17, USS Hornet CV-12, April 1945 Sinking Yamato HA1217
VT-17 the Fist of the Fleet was formed on January 1, 1943 at NAS Norfolk, Virginia. VT-17 joined the USS Hornet in February 1945. On April 7, 1945 TBMs from VT-17 were the first to strike the giant battleship Yamato. VT-17 TBMs struck the Yamato with four torpedoes and sank one of the escorting destroyers, the engagement resulted in the loss of 2 TBMs. The first wave of attacks began at 12:37 and the massive explosion that shattered Yamato occurred at 14:23. Of the Yamatos' 2,332 crew members 2,055 were lost.
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July 20th, 2011
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Patrick Murphy
Tommy Anderson - I absolutely love this picture. I hope it's okay, I shared it on Facebook and Pinterest. I also made it my "background" on my Facebook page. I love this picture. I will be ordering one shortly too. just one question - which version do you recommend? I can't wait to have this taking up my wall above my computer. I "fly" the TBM alot in IL-2:1946, especially in my "airgroup." Gorgeous picture