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: The Grumman TBF-1 Avenger was designed to replace the outdated Douglas TBD Devastator. It first saw combat at the Battle of Midway in 1942.

: Because the plane was so badly damaged and it was impossible to remove Deen’s remains without further dishonoring him, the Navy took a unique and unprecedented step. After a ceremony on the deck of the carrier, the entire TBF Avenger—with Deen still at his post—was pushed into the sea. Tbf (1) mp4

One of the most famous and tragic stories involving a TBF Avenger is that of , a 23-year-old gunner aboard a TBF Avenger. : The Grumman TBF-1 Avenger was designed to

: It was officially named the "Avenger" just weeks after the attack on Pearl Harbor, signifying its role in the U.S. Navy's retaliation. After a ceremony on the deck of the

: On November 5, 1944, during the Battle of Manila Bay, Deen’s aircraft (a TBF Avenger) was hit by heavy anti-aircraft fire.