Grumman Avenger (Canadian: 125 )
Grumman Avenger
Grumman Avenger AS 3
Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum
Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum
The Grumman TBF Avenger (designated TBM for aircraft manufactured by General Motors) is an American-built torpedo bomber flown by the RN during the Second World War. The Avenger entered U.S. service in 1942, and first saw action during the Battle of Midway. In service with many Allied nations, the Avenger became the most widely-used torpedo bomber of the Second World War. Greatly modified after the war, it remained in use until the 1960s.
One of the primary postwar users of the Avenger was the Royal Canadian Navy, which obtained 125 former US Navy TBM-3E Avengers from 1950 to 1952 to replace their venerable Fairey Fireflies. By the time the Avengers were delivered, the RCN was shifting its primary focus to anti-submarine warfare (ASW), and the aircraft was rapidly becoming obsolete as an attack platform. Consequently, 98 of the RCN Avengers were fitted with an extensive number of novel ASW modifications, including radar, electronic countermeasures (ECM) equipment, and sonobuoys, and the upper ball turret was replaced with a sloping glass canopy that was better suited for observation duties. The modified Avengers were designated AS 3. A number of these aircraft were later fitted with a large magnetic anomaly detector (MAD) boom on the rear left side of the fuselage and were redesignated AS 3M. However, RCN leaders soon realized the Avenger's shortcomings as an ASW aircraft, and in 1954 they elected to replace the AS 3 with the Grumman S-2 Tracker, which offered longer range, greater load-carrying capacity for electronics and armament, and a second engine, a great safety benefit when flying long-range ASW patrols over frigid North Atlantic waters. As delivery of the new license-built CS2F Trackers began in 1957, the Avengers were shifted to training duties, and were officially retired in July 1960. Wikipedia
RCN aircraft were identified in squadron service by a side number, painted on the nose of the aircraft. That number indicated the squadron, and the aircraft number in that squadron. These numbers are shown as "coded" (if known); later the last three digits of the aircraft serial number were used, shown as NAVY+L3.
Avenger serials from US Navy and US Marine Corps BuNos--Third Series (50360 to 99860)joebaugher.com, and updated from - Martin "“ RCN Aircraft Finish & Markings 1944-1968.
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Harold A Skaarup Web Page - Avenger RN
Grumman TBF AvengerCASPIR Aircraft Groups:
RCAF On Strength (125), RCN On Strength (129)Avenger 53072
s/n
53072as/n
311m/d
TBMc/r
CF‑KCH
GM Eastern Aircraft
Trenton NJ
AS 3M
Trenton NJ
AS 3M
Known Squadron Assignments: VS880; VU32
Ex USN, retained USN serial number. Converted directly to AS 3M Feb 1952. With VS 880 coded "311", VU 32. Damaged during recovery after leaving runway on landing. To CF-KCH Conair "606", Destroyed at Boston Brook BC June 6, 1974. 2023-12-211952-August-19 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
1960-July-05 Struck off Strength 2022-02-07
1974-June-06 Destroyed on Ground (Accident) Boston Brook NB CA CF-KCH 2022-03-25
Avenger 53078
s/n
53078as/n
420 386m/d
TBMc/r
CF‑JJC N68683 CF‑BEF
GM Eastern Aircraft
Trenton NJ
AS 3M2
Trenton NJ
AS 3M2
Known Squadron Assignments: VX10; VU32
Ex USN, retained USN serial number. Converted directly to AS 3 Mk 2 Jan 2, 1953, and finally to AS 3M2 April 1955. With VX 10 coded "420". Used for trials as target tug summer 1954. Converted to AS 3M2 April 1955, with VX 10 coded "386", then VU 32. Sold to civil register as CF-JJC, then N68683. To Mirimachi Air Services CF-BEF, crashed Juniper NB May 20, 1975. 2023-12-211952-May-29 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
1958-May-14 Struck off Strength 2022-02-07
1975-May-20 Accident Crash Juniper NB CA CF-BEF 2022-03-25
Avenger 53094
s/n
53094m/d
TBM
GM Eastern Aircraft
Trenton NJ
TBM-3E
Trenton NJ
TBM-3E
Known Squadron Assignments: VS881
Ex USN, retained USN serial number. Served with VS881. Lost at sea after dropping out of formation March 18, 1958. 2023-12-211952-July-25 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
1957-March-18 Missing at sea 2022-03-25
1957-July-26 Struck off Strength 2022-02-07
Avenger 53104
s/n
53104as/n
344m/d
TBM
GM Eastern Aircraft
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1
Known Squadron Assignments: 1TAG; VS880
Ex USN, retained US Navy serial in RCN service. To AS 3 Mk 1 April 25, 1952. Served with 1 Training Air Group coded "344". to VS 880, made precautionary landing May13, 1955 with smoke in cockpit. Written off Dec 1956. 2023-12-211950-October-27 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
1956-December-15 Struck off Strength 2022-02-07
Avenger 53109
s/n
53109as/n
431m/d
TBM
GM Eastern Aircraft
Trenton NJ
AS 3M
Trenton NJ
AS 3M
Known Squadron Assignments: VX10;VU32;VS880;VS881
Ex USN, retained USN serial number. Used by VX 10 to test MAD equipment as AS 3 Mk1/MAD, coded "431". To AS 3M.Served with VU 32, VS 880 and VS881. Damaged on takeoff from HMCS Magnificent Mar 1, 1956. Landed ashore with starboard wing and elevator damage. 2023-12-21
1952-August-19 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
1959-March-03 Struck off Strength 2022-02-07
Avenger 53119
s/n
53119as/n
378m/d
TBMc/r
N33BM
GM Eastern Aircraft
Trenton NJ
AS 3M
Trenton NJ
AS 3M
Known Squadron Assignments: VU32
Ex USN, retained USN serial number in RCN. Converted to AS 3 Mk 1, then AS 3M. Served with VU 32. Tail wheel up landing June 12,1956. To civil register and current as N33BM, at Big Spring TX. Seen in blue over white scheme, coded "33". 2023-12-211952-May-29 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
1958-May-09 Struck off Strength 2022-02-07
Avenger 53137
s/n
53137as/n
317m/d
TBM
GM Eastern Aircraft
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1
Known Squadron Assignments: VS880; VC920
Ex USN, retained US Navy serial in RCN service. Converted to AS 3 Mk1. Served with VS 880 coded "317", then to VC 920. Involved in mid-air collision April 7, 1953, repaired. 2023-12-211950-October-27 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
1958-October-03 Struck off Strength 2022-02-07
Avenger 53139
s/n
53139as/n
361m/d
TBMc/r
CF‑IMN N6VC
GM Eastern Aircraft
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1
Known Squadron Assignments: VU32
Ex USN, retained US Navy serial in RCN service. Converted to AS 3 Mk 1. Served with VU 32 coded "361". To civil register as CF-IMN Conair "605". Then to Forest Products Ltd., then Vintage Wings Seattle WA, current as N6VC. 2022-10-311950-September-27 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
1958-January-30 Struck off Strength 2022-02-07
Avenger 53159
s/n
53159as/n
417m/d
TBM
GM Eastern Aircraft
Trenton NJ
3W2
Trenton NJ
3W2
Known Squadron Assignments: VX10; VS881; VS880
Used from USNavy, retained USN number in RCN service. 2023-12-211952-October-10 Taken on Strength 2022-04-01
1959-March-19 Struck off Strength 2022-04-01
Avenger 53161
s/n
53161as/n
310m/d
TBM
GM Eastern Aircraft
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1
Known Squadron Assignments: VS881; VC920
Ex USN, retained US Navy serial. Converted to AS 3 Mk 1 with lengthened canopy. Served with 881 Squadron coded "310", then to VC 920. Crashed Brantford ON Oct 4, 1953, repaired. 2023-12-211950-July-15 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
1956-November-15 Struck off Strength 2022-02-07
Avenger 53164
s/n
53164as/n
311m/d
TBM
GM Eastern Aircraft
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1
Known Squadron Assignments: VS881
Ex USN, retained US Navy serial. Converted to AS 3 Mk 1. With VS 881 coded "311". To Instructional airframe. 2022-10-311950-July-29 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
1951 Classified Instructional 2022-03-21
1951-December-22 Struck off Strength 2022-02-07
Avenger 53166
s/n
53166as/n
VG-ABF 362m/d
TBM
GM Eastern Aircraft
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1
Known Squadron Assignments: 826;881;VX10;VS880
Ex USN, retained US Navy serial. With No. 826 Squadron, still in gloss blue finish, coded "VG-ABF,F. Converted to AS 3 Mk 1 in March 1952. With VX 10, then VS 880 coded "362". Written off December 1956. 2023-12-211950-June-14 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
1956-December-15 Struck off Strength 2022-02-07
Avenger 53168
s/n
53168as/n
318m/d
TBM
GM Eastern Aircraft
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1
Known Squadron Assignments: 1TAG
Ex USN, retained US Navy serial. Converted to AS 3 Mk 1 July 28, 1951. Served with 1 Training Air Group coded "318". While serving with VS 880, the aircraft stalled and crashed on take-off with tail-heavy trim April 24, 1952. 1 fatal. 2023-12-211950-October-27 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
1952-April-24 Crashed 2022-03-21
1952-April-30 Struck off Strength 2022-02-07
1952-April-24 KIFA RCN Lieutenant William John Spencer 2023-03-30Avenger 53200
s/n
53200as/n
377m/d
TBMc/r
N9010C C‑GLEL
GM Eastern Aircraft
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1
Known Squadron Assignments: VC920; VS881
Ex USN, retained US Navy serial. Converted to AS 3 Mk. 1. Served with VC 920, then VS 881 coded "377". Sold to civil register as N9010C, then to Forest Protection Ltd. as C-GLEL.2023-12-21
1952-May-29 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
1958-January-17 Struck off Strength 2022-02-07
Avenger 53225
s/n
53225as/n
373m/d
TBM
GM Eastern Aircraft
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1/ECM
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1/ECM
Known Squadron Assignments: VS881
Ex USN, retained US Navy serial. Converted to AS 3 Mk 1 Jul 29 1953. Served with VS 881 coded "373". Later modified to AS 3 Mk 1/ECM. 2022-10-311950-May-13 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
1956-November-29 Struck off Strength 2022-02-07
Avenger 53227
s/n
53227as/n
308m/d
TBM
GM Eastern Aircraft
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1 / Mk 1/TT
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1 / Mk 1/TT
Known Squadron Assignments: VX10;VS881;VU32;VT40
Ex USN, retained BuNo. Converted to AS 3 Mk 1. Used by VX 10 for trial fitment of Mk 2 cockpit hood and radar pod. Served with VS 881 coded "308". Converted to a target tug, with red and yellow striped finish Feb 17, 1956. With VU 32 and VT 40. Ditched off Osborne Head NS May 21,1959 and recovered. 2022-10-311950-July-25 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
1959-May-21 Accident Crash Osborne Head NS CA Ditched. 2022-03-29
1959-June-08 Struck off Strength 2022-02-07
Avenger 53241
s/n
53241as/n
VG-ABJ 307m/d
TBMc/r
CF‑IMM
GM Eastern Aircraft
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1
Known Squadron Assignments: 825;826;VS881;VC920
Ex USN, retained BuNo in RCN service. Carried full ICAO registration "VG-ABJ" on lower wing, marked "ABJ,J on fuselage. With VS 881 coded "307", then to VC 920. Nosed over on landing on HMCS Magnificent, repaired. To civil register as CF-IMM Conair "604". Crashed Sussex NB may 14, 1973. 2022-10-311950-July-15 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
1958-January-10 Struck off Strength 2022-02-07
Avenger 53278
s/n
53278as/n
393m/d
TBM
GM Eastern Aircraft
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1
Known Squadron Assignments: VS880
Ex USN, retained BuNo in RCN service. With VS 880 coded "393". Ditched following power loss on take-off, Oct 29, 1959. 2022-10-311952-June-20 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
1955-October-25 Struck off Strength 2022-02-07
1959-October-29 Accident Category A Ditched, power loss on take-off. 2022-03-29
Avenger 53322
s/n
53322as/n
VG-ABA 314m/d
TBM
GM Eastern Aircraft
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1
Known Squadron Assignments: 826;881;VS881;VS880
Ex USN, retained BuNo. USN cocde "823" still visible when it first arrived in Canada. Carried code "ABA" on fuselage, and "A" on fin with 826 & 881 Squadrons. This was the only RCN aircraft to have an outlined fin flash. Lost Sep 28, 1956, caught wire after wave-off from HMCS Magnificent, swung to port and into sea. 2022-10-311950-May-13 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
1956-September-28 Accident Category A Ditched off HMCS Magnificent en route Rotterdam. 2022-03-29
1956-November-15 Struck off Strength 2022-02-07
Avenger 53334
s/n
53334as/n
VG-ABB 349m/d
TBMc/r
CF‑KJP N68663 C‑GLEG
GM Eastern Aircraft
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1
Known Squadron Assignments: 826;881;825;VU33
Ex USN, retained BuNo in RCN. Overall gloss blue with 826/881 Squadrons, VG-ABB. Also with 825 Squadron. Converted to AS 3 Mk 1 November 1951. Served with VU 323 coded "349". With Evergreen Air Services as C-GLEG, crashed at Dunphy NB July 4, 1975. 2022-10-311950-October-17 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
1958-April-22 Struck off Strength 2022-02-07
Avenger 53337
s/n
53337as/n
390 805m/d
TBMc/r
CF‑IMI VH‑VTB current
GM Eastern Aircraft
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1
Known Squadron Assignments: VS881; VS880; VT40
Ex USN, retained BuNo in RCN service. Converted to AS 3 Mk 1. Operated by VS 881 & VS 880 coded "390", to VT 40 coded "805". To civil register as CF-IMI "601". Current as VH VTB. 2023-12-211952-May-29 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
1958-January-10 Struck off Strength 2022-02-07
Avenger 53358
s/n
53358as/n
341m/d
TBM
GM Eastern Aircraft
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1
Known Squadron Assignments: VS880; VC920
Ex USN, retained BuNo in RCN service. Destroyed in ground collision with Banshee 126306 with radio failure Aug 27, 1957. Double fatal. 2023-12-211950-October-05 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
1957-August-27 Destroyed on Ground (Accident) Ground collision with Banshee 126306. 2 fatal. 2022-03-29
1957-September-15 Struck off Strength 2022-02-07
1957-August-27 KIFA RCN Sub-Lieutenant Julian George Freeman 2023-03-04Avenger 53392
s/n
53392as/n
306m/d
TBMc/r
CF‑KCK
GM Eastern Aircraft
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1
Known Squadron Assignments: 826;881;1TAG;VS881;VT40;VU32
Ex USN, retained BuNo in RCN service. Converted to AS 3 Mk 1. Served with 826 & 881 Squadrons. Operated by 1 Training Air Group, VS 881 coded "306", VT 40 & VU32. To civil register as Skyway Air Services CF-KCK coded "608". Crashed Castlegar BC 1967. 2023-12-211950-June-16 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
1960-July-05 Struck off Strength 2022-02-07
Avenger 53420
s/n
53420as/n
VG-ABG 343m/d
TBMc/r
CF‑KCM N420GP
GM Eastern Aircraft
Trenton NJ
AS 3M
Trenton NJ
AS 3M
Known Squadron Assignments: 826;881;VS881;VX10;VU32
Ex USN, retained USN serial number. Converted to AS 3 Mk 1/Early, with 826 & 881 Squadrons as VG-ABG. With VS 881 coded "343". Converted to AS 3M. Operated with VX 10 & VU 32. To civil register as CF-KCM "616". Current as N420GP at Tri-State Warbird Museum, Batavia NY. 2022-10-311950-October-19 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
1960-July-05 Struck off Strength 2022-02-07
Avenger 53437
s/n
53437as/n
VG-BDB 319 805m/d
TBM
GM Eastern Aircraft
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1/Early
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1/Early
Known Squadron Assignments: 880;VU32;VT40:VC920
Ex USN, retained BuNo. With No. 880 Squadron, coded VG-BD*B". VU 32 & VT 40 coded "319". VT 40 coded "805", also VC920. Fatal crash Fonthill ON May 25,1958. 2022-10-311950-October-27 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
1958-May-25 Accident Crash Fonthill ON CA 2022-03-29
1958-September-19 Struck off Strength 2022-02-07
1958-February-05 KIFA RCN Sub-Lieutenant William Andrew Chambers 2024-01-28Avenger 53488
s/n
53488as/n
VG-ABH 312m/d
TBMc/r
CF‑XOO
GM Eastern Aircraft
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1/Early
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1/Early
Known Squadron Assignments: 826; 881; VU32
Ex USN, retained BuNo. Converted to AS 3 Mk 1/Early. Operated by 826 & 881 Squadrons as VG-AB*H. With VU 32 coded "312". To civil register May 9, 1959. To civil register CF-XOO. Crashed & burnt at Deer Lake, Nfld. 13 July 1969 at 6am. 2023-12-211950-July-25 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
1958-May-09 Struck off Strength 2022-02-07
Avenger 53489
s/n
53489as/n
304m/d
TBMc/r
N6580D
GM Eastern Aircraft
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1
Known Squadron Assignments: 826; VS881; VU32
Ex USN, retained BuNo. Converted to AS 3 Mk 1; served with 826 Squadron and VS 881. With VU 32 coded "304". To civil register as N6580D Ocala FL. Used in restoration of Avenger 91521. 2023-12-211950-July-28 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
1958-January-30 Struck off Strength 2022-02-07
Avenger 53496
s/n
53496as/n
VG-ABS 339m/d
TBMc/r
CF‑MSX
GM Eastern Aircraft
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1/Early
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1/Early
Known Squadron Assignments: 826;881;VS881;VU32;VU33
Ex USN, retained BuNo in RCN service. Converted to AS 3 Mk 1/Early. Operated by 826 & 881 Squadrons as VG-AB*S.With VS 881, VU 32, VT 40 coded "339". To civil register CF-MSX Skyway Air Services "610'. Crashed Harrison Lake BC July 7, 1961. 2022-10-31
1950-October-19 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
1960-July-05 Struck off Strength 2022-02-07
Avenger 53503
s/n
53503as/n
VG-ABK VG-ABP 315m/d
TBMc/n
3565c/r
N6583D N53503
GM Eastern Aircraft
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1/Early
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1/Early
Known Squadron Assignments: 826;881;VS881;VC920
Ex USN, retained BuNo in RCN service. In RCN service with 826 & 881 Squadrons VG-ABK. To AS 3 Mk 1/Early, with 826 & 881 Squadrons as VG-AB*P. Served with VS 881 coded "315", to VC 920. To civil register as N6853D; current as N53503 American Airpower Heritage Flying Museum, Midland TX. 2022-10-311950-June-30 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
1958-January-01 Struck off Strength 2022-02-07
Avenger 53507
s/n
53507as/n
368m/d
TBMc/r
CF‑IML
GM Eastern Aircraft
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1
Known Squadron Assignments: VU32
Ex USN, retained BuNo. Converted to AS 3 Mk 1. Operated by VU 32 coded "368". To civil register as CF-IML Skyway Air Services "603". Crashed Harrison Lake BC 1961. 2022-10-311950-October-27 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
1958-January-17 Struck off Strength 2022-02-07
Avenger 53545
s/n
53545as/n
VG-ABZ 336m/d
TBM
GM Eastern Aircraft
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1
Known Squadron Assignments: FRU743;825;880;VS880;VS881;VU32
Ex USN, retained USN serial number. First Avenger received by RCN. Received as a TBM-3E, first of two aircraft converted as prototype AS 3 Mk 1. Coded "VG-AB*Z" in blue, with 826 Squadron. Served with VS 880 coded "336". Converted to AS 3M in 1956. Served with VS 881, VS 880 & VU 32. 2022-10-311950-May-13 Taken on Strength 2020-09-29
1958-February-11 Struck off Strength 2022-02-07
Avenger 53549
s/n
53549as/n
320m/d
TBM
GM Eastern Aircraft
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1
Known Squadron Assignments: VS880
Ex USN, retained BuNo in RCN service. Converted to AS 3 Mk 1. With VS 880 coded "320". Ditched on approach to HMCS Magnificent Nov 14, 19522022-10-31
1950-October-27 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
1952-November-14 Accident Crash Ditched on approach to HMCS Magnificent Nov 14, 1952. 2022-03-24
1952-December-16 Struck off Strength 2022-02-07
Avenger 53554
s/n
53554m/d
TBMc/r
CF‑KCF
GM Eastern Aircraft
Trenton NJ
AS 3M
Trenton NJ
AS 3M
Known Squadron Assignments: VX10; VU32
Ex USN, retained USN serial number. Converted to AS 3M 1956. Served with VX 10 & VU 32. To civil register CF-KCF Conair "614". Crashed Winfield BC August 8, 1971.2023-12-21
1952-August-19 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
1960-July-05 Struck off Strength 2022-02-07
Avenger 53558
s/n
53558as/n
365m/d
TBMc/r
CF‑IMQ
GM Eastern Aircraft
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1
Known Squadron Assignments: 826;881;VU32;VS881;VC920
Ex USN, retained USN serial number. Used by 826 & 881 Squadrons in overall gloss blue, no codes. Converted to AS 3 Mk 1. With VU 32, VS 880 coded "365". To VC 920. To civil register as CF-IMQ. 2022-10-311950-May-13 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
1958-January-30 Struck off Strength 2022-02-07
Avenger 53559
s/n
53559as/n
387m/d
TBMc/r
CF‑KCJ
GM Eastern Aircraft
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1/TT
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1/TT
Known Squadron Assignments: VT40; VU32
Ex USN, retained USN serial number. Converted to AS 3 Mk 1. Damaged in ground collision with RCAF Dakota at Shearwater on 3 September 1954. Used by VT 40, coded "387". Converted to AS 3 Mk 1/TT target tug, VU 32 with red and yellow striped finish. Flew last RCN Avenger mission, on 10 June 1960. To civil register as CF-KCJ Skyway Air Services "607". Crashed Sumas WA May 7, 1969. 2023-12-211952-June-23 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
1960-July-05 Struck off Strength 2022-02-07
Avenger 53610
s/n
53610as/n
VG-ABC 303m/d
TBMc/r
CF‑IMR C‑FIMR
GM Eastern Aircraft
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1
Known Squadron Assignments: 826;881;VS881;VC920
Ex USN, retained USN serial number. Converted to AS 3 Mk 1/Early, with 826 & 881 Squadron as VG-AB*C. Converted to AS 3 Mk 1. Operated by VS 881 coded "303". Last with VC 920. To civil register as CF-IMR, C-FIMR Forest Protection Ltd. "23". To Shearwater Aviation Museum C-FIMR April 2012. 2022-10-311950-July-22 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
1958-January-30 Struck off Strength 2022-02-07
Avenger 53626
s/n
53626as/n
328 305m/d
TBM
GM Eastern Aircraft
Trenton NJ
AS 3M
Trenton NJ
AS 3M
Ex USN, retained USN serial number. 2022-03-31
1950-October-27 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
1958-December-08 Struck off Strength 2022-02-07
1950-October-27 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
1958-December-08 Struck off Strength 2022-02-07
Avenger 53632
s/n
53632as/n
309 307m/d
TBMc/r
CF‑MXN
GM Eastern Aircraft
Trenton NJ
AS 3M
Trenton NJ
AS 3M
Known Squadron Assignments: 881;VS881;VS880;VU32;VU33
Ex USN, retained USN serial number. Converted to AS 3 Mk 1 April 17, 1951. With 881, VS 881, VS 880 coded "309". Modified to AS 3M coded "307" with VU 32 & VU 33. To civil register CF-MXN Conair "619". Crashed Moyie Lake BC Aug 8, 1973. 2022-10-311950-July-25 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
1960-July-05 Struck off Strength 2022-02-07
Avenger 53638
s/n
53638m/d
TBMc/r
;CF‑KCL;C‑FKCL;N109K
GM Eastern Aircraft
Trenton NJ
AS 3M
Trenton NJ
AS 3M
Known Squadron Assignments: VX10; VS880; VU32
Ex USN, retained USN serial number in RCN service. Converted to AS 3 Mk 1Oct.21, 1953. No code assigned; to storage. Modified to AS 3M standard, operated by VX 10, VS 880, VU 32. Reserve use after 1958. To civil register CF-KCL Conair "609". As C-FKCL ditched and sank in Oromocto Lake NB May 29, 1978. Salvaged and restored to airworthy conditon N109K. Currently displayed at Mid-Atlantic Air Museum, Reading PA, re-marked as TBM-3E Avenger 53638, assigned to VT 23 aboard USS Langley. 2023-12-211952-August-19 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
1960-July-05 Struck off Strength 2022-02-07
Avenger 53656
s/n
53656as/n
VG-TFP 305?m/d
TBM
GM Eastern Aircraft
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1
Known Squadron Assignments: 826; VS881; 1TAG
Ex USN, retained USN serial number. Ditched off Sable Island NS Nov 14,1952. Noted as "TF*P" "Popping Peter" due engine problems. 2023-12-211950-July-21 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
1952-December-16 Struck off Strength 2022-02-07
Avenger 53670
s/n
53670as/n
306m/d
TBMc/r
CF‑MSY
GM Eastern Aircraft
Trenton NJ
AS 3M
Trenton NJ
AS 3M
Known Squadron Assignments: VS880; VU32
Ex USN, retained USN serial number. Crashed near Smithers BC ca 1964 or 65. 2023-12-211952-September-22 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
1960-July-05 Struck off Strength 2022-02-07
Avenger 53682
s/n
53682as/n
VG-ABY 337m/d
TBM
GM Eastern Aircraft
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1
Known Squadron Assignments: 826;FRU743;825;880;VC920
Ex USN, retained USN serial number. Over-all blue, coded "AB*Y" in early 1950s. AS 3 Mk 1 prototype June 27, 1950. 2022-10-311950-June-14 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
1958-February-13 Struck off Strength 2022-02-07
Avenger 53687
s/n
53687as/n
313/386m/d
TBM
GM Eastern Aircraft
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1
Known Squadron Assignments: 881; VU32
Ex USN, retained USN serial number. AS 3 Mk 1May 17, 1951. 2023-12-211950-June-30 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
1956-December-28 Struck off Strength 2022-02-07
Avenger 53694
s/n
53694as/n
379m/d
TBM
GM Eastern Aircraft
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1
Known Squadron Assignments: VC920; VS881
Ex USN, retained USN serial number. Reduced to spares after landing accident aboard HMCS Magnificent late 1954.2023-12-21
1952-May-29 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
1955-January-10 Struck off Strength 2022-02-07
Avenger 53696
s/n
53696m/d
TBM
GM Eastern Aircraft
Trenton NJ
AS 3M
Trenton NJ
AS 3M
Known Squadron Assignments: VS881; VU32; VC920
Ex USN, retained USN serial number. Converted directly to AS 3M. Turned over on landing Feb 21, 1959, reduced to spares. 2023-12-211952-August-19 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
1959-March-25 Struck off Strength 2022-02-07
Avenger 53697
s/n
53697as/n
301 909m/d
TBMc/r
N9711Z C‑GLEH
GM Eastern Aircraft
Trenton NJ
AS 3M
Trenton NJ
AS 3M
Known Squadron Assignments: VS881;VS880;VU32;VC920
Ex USN, retained USN serial number. Converted directly to AS 3M. Was coded 909 with VC920. Crashed in New Brunswick in June 1987. 2023-12-211952-July-25 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
1960-July-05 Struck off Strength 2022-02-07
Avenger 53723
s/n
53723as/n
VG-ABH VG-ABA 301m/d
TBM
GM Eastern Aircraft
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1/Early
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1/Early
Known Squadron Assignments: 826; 881
Ex USN, retained USN serial number. Converted to AS 3 Mk 1/Early. Became Instructional Airframe March 6, 1958. Ended as a hulk "AB*A" at Fairey Aviation.Note: Aircraft inventory card shows code "301" allotted, no evidence it was applied. 2023-12-21
1950-July-27 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
1958-March-06 Classified Instructional 2022-03-26
1958-April-16 Struck off Strength 2022-02-07
Avenger 53732
s/n
53732as/n
316m/d
TBMc/r
CF‑KCN
GM Eastern Aircraft
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1
Known Squadron Assignments: 826; VS881; VC920
Ex USN, retained USN serial number. Converted to AS 3 Mk 1 March 14, 1951. With 826 Squadron, VS881 coded "316", then VC920. To civil register as Conair "617" CF-KCN. Crashed Angus Home Lake BC Aug 27, 1972. 2023-12-211950-June-08 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
1960-July-05 Struck off Strength 2022-02-07
Avenger 53759
s/n
53759as/n
391/308m/d
TBMc/r
CF‑IMS
GM Eastern Aircraft
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1
Known Squadron Assignments: VS880
Ex USN, retained USN serial number in RCN service. Converted to AS 3 Mk 1 Nov 26, 1954. With VS880 coded "391/308". Sold Wheeler Airlines CF-IMS. Crashed on ferry flight June 21 1960,. Tinowick QB. 2022-10-311952-June-16 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
1958-January-30 Struck off Strength 2022-02-07
Avenger 53760
s/n
53760as/n
392m/d
TBMc/r
N6581D
GM Eastern Aircraft
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1
Known Squadron Assignments: VS880; VC920
Ex USN, retained USN serial number. Converted to AS 3 Mk 1 Jan 1, 1955. With VS880 coded "392". To VC920. To civil register N6581D. Crashed in Connecticut 4 August 1986. 2023-12-211952-June-16 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
1958-January-30 Struck off Strength 2022-02-07
Avenger 53782
s/n
53782as/n
418m/d
TBM
GM Eastern Aircraft
Trenton NJ
3W2
Trenton NJ
3W2
Known Squadron Assignments: VX10; VS881
Ex USN, retained BuNo. 2023-12-211952-October-10 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
1959-March-19 Struck off Strength 2022-02-07
Avenger 53793
s/n
53793as/n
350m/d
TBM
GM Eastern Aircraft
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1
Known Squadron Assignments: VX10
Ex USN, retained USN serial number. Converted to AS 3 Mk 1. With VX10 coded "350". Trials with National Aeronautic Establishment Uplands. 2022-10-311950-October-19 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
1958-January-17 Struck off Strength 2022-02-07
Avenger 53802
s/n
53802m/d
TBM
GM Eastern Aircraft
Trenton NJ
AS 3M
Trenton NJ
AS 3M
Known Squadron Assignments: VU32
Ex USN, retained USN serial number in RCN. Converted directly to AS 3M Oct 1953. With VU 32. Crashed Aug 13, 1957. 2022-10-311952-August-19 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
1957-August-13 Crashed Flew into ground. 2022-03-28
1957-September-15 Struck off Strength 2022-02-07
Avenger 53804
s/n
53804as/n
304 906m/d
TBM
GM Eastern Aircraft
Trenton NJ
AS 3M
Trenton NJ
AS 3M
Known Squadron Assignments: VS881; VS880; VC920
Ex USN, retained USN serial number. Flew with VS881 coded "304". To VS 880 April 1957, to VC 920 coded "906" July 1958. Current as N9710Z, with National Museum of Naval Aviation, displayed on USS Lexington in Corpus Christi, Texas. 2023-12-211952-August-19 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
1960-July-05 Struck off Strength 2022-02-07
Avenger 53818
s/n
53818as/n
386m/d
TBMc/r
N9187Z N93818
GM Eastern Aircraft
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1
Known Squadron Assignments: VS881; VC920; VS880
Ex USN, retained USN serial number. Converted to AS 3 Mk 1. With VS 881 September 1954. To VC 920 April 13, 1956. With VS 880 September 1956, seen at Gander, Newfoundland in October 1957, coded "386". On US register as N93818 in 2017, at rare Birds LLC, Bloomington MN. 2023-12-211952-June-16 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
1958-January-10 Struck off Strength 2022-02-07
Avenger 53828
s/n
53828as/n
388m/d
TBMc/r
N9014Z N28FB
GM Eastern Aircraft
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1
Known Squadron Assignments: VS881; VS880
Ex USN, retained USN serial number. Converted to AS 3 Mk 1. Operated by VS 881 & VS 880, coded "388". Current as N28FB, Ocala FL. 2023-12-211952-June-16 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
1958-January-17 Struck off Strength 2022-02-07
Avenger 53845
s/n
53845as/n
303m/d
TBM
GM Eastern Aircraft
Trenton NJ
AS 3M
Trenton NJ
AS 3M
Known Squadron Assignments: VX10; VS880
Ex USN, retained USN serial number. Converted directly to AS 3M. Operated with VX 10, VS 880 coded "303". Ditched off HMCS Magnificent September 17, 1955. 2023-12-211952-August-19 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
1955-September-17 Crashed Ditched off HMCS Magnificent. 2022-03-28
1955-October-31 Struck off Strength 2022-02-07
Avenger 53908
s/n
53908as/n
389m/d
TBM
GM Eastern Aircraft
Trenton NJ
AS 3M
Trenton NJ
AS 3M
Known Squadron Assignments: VX10; VU32
Ex USN TBM-3E, retained USN serial number. Converted to AS 3M by October 1954. Coded "389". To Kindley Field, Bermuda with VX 10 for "Julie" active echo ranging equipment trials in October 1956. Later with VU 32. Force landed on beach near Chezzetcook Bombing Range on 25 September 1957, following an engine failure. Covered by raising tide, later recovered. 2023-12-211952-August-19 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
1957-September-25 Crashed Ditched at Chezzetcook Bombing Range. 2022-03-28
1957-October-07 Struck off Strength 2022-02-07
Avenger 69303
s/n
69303as/n
334m/d
TBM
GM Eastern Aircraft
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1
Known Squadron Assignments: VS881
Ex USN, retained USN serial number. Converted to AS 3 Mk 1. With VS 881 crashed on beach at Chezzetcook NS in April 1955, due to engine failure, seen coded "334" at that time. 2023-12-211952-July-07 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
1955-April-20 Crashed Chezzetcook NS CA 2022-03-30
1955-June-02 Struck off Strength 2022-02-07
Avenger 69327
s/n
69327as/n
326m/d
TBMc/r
CF‑KCG
GM Eastern Aircraft
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1
Known Squadron Assignments: VS880; VT40; VU32
Ex USN, retained USN serial number. To AS 3 Mk 1. Operated by VS 880 coded "326". Flown by VT 40, VU 32. To reserve Air Group July 1958. To civil register CF-KCG Skyways & Conair "615". Current at Imperial War Museum, Duxford painted as 46214, flown by Lt G.H.W. bush during WWll. 2023-12-211950-September-27 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
1960-July-05 Struck off Strength 2022-02-07
Avenger 69334
s/n
69334as/n
355m/d
TBM
GM Eastern Aircraft
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1
Known Squadron Assignments: VU32; VC920; VT40
Ex USN, retained USN serial number. To AS 3 Mk 1.. Operated by VU 32 coded "355". With VC 920 and VT 40. 2023-12-211950-September-27 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
1956-November-29 Struck off Strength 2022-02-07
Avenger 69347
s/n
69347as/n
380 804m/d
TBMc/r
CF‑IMT
GM Eastern Aircraft
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1
Known Squadron Assignments: VT40; VC920
Ex USN, retained USN serial number. Converted to AS 3 Mk 1. Used by VT 40 & VC 920. To instructional airframe March 1958. To civil register CF-IMT Wheeler Airlines, crashed on ferry flight at Megantic QC June 21, 1960. 2023-12-211952-July-07 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
1958-January-30 Struck off Strength 2022-02-07
1958-March Classified Instructional 2022-04-01
Avenger 69354
s/n
69354as/n
347m/d
TBMc/r
CF‑IMU
GM Eastern Aircraft
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1
Known Squadron Assignments: VT40; VU32
Ex USN, retained USN serial number. Converted to AS 3 Mk 1. Served with VT 40 & VC 920. Nosed over on landing on 19 July 1955, coded "347" at the time. Instructional airframe March 1958. To civil register CF IMU Skyways Air Services. 2023-12-211950-July-21 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
1958-January-30 Struck off Strength 2022-02-07
1958-March Classified Instructional 2022-04-01
Avenger 69399
s/n
69399as/n
VG-ABP 360m/d
TBM
GM Eastern Aircraft
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1
Known Squadron Assignments: 826; 881; VU32
Ex USN, retained USN serial number. Operated in overall gloss blue VG-ABP by 826 & 881. Converted to AS 3Mk 1 1952/1953, then stored. With VU 32 coded "360", crashed Shearwater NAS March 26, 1955. 2023-12-211950-October-27 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
1955-March-26 Crashed Dartmouth NS CA 2022-04-01
1955-May-17 Struck off Strength 2022-02-07
Avenger 69425
s/n
69425as/n
VG-ABD 354m/d
TBM
GM Eastern Aircraft
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1
Known Squadron Assignments: 826/881; VS881; VU32
Ex USN, retained USN serial number. Initially operated by 826 & 881 Squadron in overall USN dark blue scheme, carrying ICAO registration VG-ABD, marked on fuselage as "ABD", and "D" on top of vertical fin. Converted to AS 3 Mk 1 1952. Operated by VS 881 coded "354". 2023-12-211950-June-08 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
1957-March-28 Struck off Strength 2022-02-07
1957-March-18 KIFA RCN Sub-Lieutenant Morris Komarnisky 2023-06-23
Avenger 69438
s/n
69438m/d
TBM
GM Eastern Aircraft
Trenton NJ
TBM-3E
Trenton NJ
TBM-3E
Ex USN, retained USN serial number. Stored at Fairey Aviation pending conversion, reduced to spares. 2022-04-01
1952-September-25 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
1956-January-15 Struck off Strength 2022-02-07
1952-September-25 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
1956-January-15 Struck off Strength 2022-02-07
Avenger 69458
s/n
69458m/d
TBM
GM Eastern Aircraft
Trenton NJ
TBM-3E
Trenton NJ
TBM-3E
Ex USN, retained USN serial number. Stored at Fairey Aviation pending conversion, reduced to spares. 2022-04-01
1952-July-25 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
1956-January-15 Struck off Strength 2022-02-07
1952-July-25 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
1956-January-15 Struck off Strength 2022-02-07
Avenger 69468
s/n
69468m/d
TBM
GM Eastern Aircraft
Trenton NJ
TBM-3E
Trenton NJ
TBM-3E
Ex USN, retained USN serial number. To storage at Fairey Aviation. Reduce to spares January 1956.
2022-04-01
1952-August-19 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
1956-January-15 Struck off Strength 2022-02-07
2022-04-01
1952-August-19 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
1956-January-15 Struck off Strength 2022-02-07
Avenger 69495
s/n
69495as/n
353m/d
TBM
GM Eastern Aircraft
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1
Known Squadron Assignments: VU32; VT40
Ex USN, retained USN serial number in RCN. Converted to AS 3 Mk 1 1952. With VU 32 and VT 40 coded "353". 2023-12-211950-October-27 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
1956-December-15 Struck off Strength 2022-02-07
Avenger 69505
s/n
69505as/n
323m/d
TBM
GM Eastern Aircraft
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1
Known Squadron Assignments: 1TAG; VS880
Ex USN, retained USN serial number in RCN service. Forced landing on Chester NS golf club March 19, 1953. Written off and reduced to spares. 2023-12-211950-July-29 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
1953-March-19 Accident Crash Chester NS CA 2022-04-01
1953-May-04 Struck off Strength 2022-02-07
Avenger 69534
s/n
69534as/n
376m/d
TBM
GM Eastern Aircraft
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1
Known Squadron Assignments: VU32
Ex USN, retained USN serial number in RCN. Converted to AS 3 Mk 1. Operated by VU 32 coded "376". 2022-10-311952-May-20 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
1957-January-29 Struck off Strength 2022-02-07
Avenger 85460
s/n
85460as/n
346m/d
TBMc/r
;N7032C;C‑GFPS;N145WB
GM Eastern Aircraft
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1/TT
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1/TT
Known Squadron Assignments: VC920; VU32
Ex USN, retained USN serial number. Converted to AS 3 Mk 1. Code "346". Operated by VC 920.. Converted AS 3 Mk 1/TT, used by VU 32 as target tug, with yellow and red stripes on wings. To civil register as N7032C, C-GFPS "3". Current as N145WB, with FEW TBMs LLC, Rio Grande NJ. 2023-12-211950-July-22 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
1960-July-05 Struck off Strength 2022-02-07
Avenger 85475
s/n
85475as/n
375m/d
TBM
GM Eastern Aircraft
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1
Known Squadron Assignments: VS880; VC920
Ex USN, retained USN serial number in RCN service. Converted to AS 3 Mk 1. Operated with VS 880 & VC 920. Damaged on landing HMCS Magnificent Aug. 9, 1956. Written off. 2023-12-211952-June-16 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
1956-August-09 Accident Crash Damaged on landing HMCS Magnificent, written off. 2022-04-02
1956-November-29 Struck off Strength 2022-02-07
Avenger 85506
s/n
85506as/n
385 909m/d
TBMc/r
N6582D
GM Eastern Aircraft
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1
Known Squadron Assignments: VS880; VC920
Ex USN, retained USN serial number. Converted AS 3 Mk 1 1953/54. At Gander, Newfoundland in October 1957, coded "385". With VC 920 coded "909". To civil register N6582D. 2023-12-211952-June-16 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
1958-January-30 Struck off Strength 2022-02-07
Avenger 85536
s/n
85536as/n
333m/d
TBM
GM Eastern Aircraft
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1
Known Squadron Assignments: VS880; VU32
Ex USN, retained USN serial number. used by 826 & 881 Squadrons in overall gloss blue. Converted to AS 3 Mk 1 1951/52. Operated by VS 880 coded "333", also used by VU 32. Written off and reduced to spares. 2023-12-211950-July-31 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
1956-August-15 Struck off Strength 2022-02-07
Avenger 85574
s/n
85574m/d
TBM
GM Eastern Aircraft
Trenton NJ
TBM-3E
Trenton NJ
TBM-3E
Ex USN, retained USN serial number in RCN. To storage, awaiting conversion. Reduced to spares. 2022-04-02
1952-August-19 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
1956-January-15 Struck off Strength 2022-02-07
1952-August-19 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
1956-January-15 Struck off Strength 2022-02-07
Avenger 85587
s/n
85587as/n
352m/d
TBM
GM Eastern Aircraft
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1
Known Squadron Assignments: VU32
Ex USN, retained USN serial number with RCN. Converted to AS 3 Mk 1 1952. With VU 32 coded "352". In-flight fire, aircraft abandoned. Crashed near Shearwater jetty, Dec. 13, 1954. 2022-10-311950-October-19 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
1954-December-13 Crashed In-flight fire, aircraft abandoned. 2022-04-02
1954-December-28 Struck off Strength 2022-04-02
Avenger 85597
s/n
85597as/n
381m/d
TBMc/r
C‑FIMK;N704QZ
GM Eastern Aircraft
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1
Known Squadron Assignments: VS881; VS880
Ex USN, retained USN serial number in RCN. Converted to AS 3 Mk 1 1953/54. With VS 881 & VS 880 coded "381". To civil register as C-FIMK "603' Forest Protection Ltd. As N704QZ with American Airpower Heritage Flying Museum, Midland TX. Registration cancelled Aug. 2013. 2023-12-211952-June-23 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
1958-January-17 Struck off Strength 2022-02-07
Avenger 85613
s/n
85613as/n
VG-ABO VG-ABK 332m/d
TBM
GM Eastern Aircraft
Trenton NJ
A.S. Mk.3
Trenton NJ
A.S. Mk.3
Known Squadron Assignments: 826; 881
Ex USN, retained USN serial number in RCN service. Used in overall gloss blue by 826 & 881 Squadrons coded VG-ABO and VG-ABK. Converted to AS 3 Mk 1 1951. To instructional airframe May 1952. 2023-12-211950-July-22 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
1952-May Classified Instructional 2022-04-02
1953-June-28 Struck off Strength 2022-02-07
Avenger 85652
s/n
85652as/n
383m/d
TBMc/r
CF‑KYA
GM Eastern Aircraft
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1/TT
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1/TT
Known Squadron Assignments: VS880; VU33
Ex USN, retained USN serial number. Converted AS 3 Mk 1 1953/54. Operated by VS 880 coded "383". To VU 33 west coast detachment, converted to AS 3 Mk 1/TT. Surplus, sold to civil market as CF-KYA, unknown. 2023-12-211952-June-16 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
1957-June-11 Struck off Strength 2022-02-07
Avenger 85665
s/n
85665as/n
VG-ABB VG-BD*F 322m/d
TBMc/r
CF‑IMV
GM Eastern Aircraft
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1
Known Squadron Assignments: 826;881;880;VS880;VT40;VC920
Ex USN, retained USN serial number in RCN. Operated in overall glossy blue by 826 & 881 Squadrons coded VG-ABB. Converted to AS 3 Mk 1/Early 1951. With 880 Squadron coded VG-BD*F. Operated by VS 880, VT 40 coded "322". To VC 920. Instructional airframe March 1958. To civil register CF-IMV. Crashed in Blissville New Brunswick 9 June 1977. 2023-02-031950-June-08 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
1958-January-30 Struck off Strength 2022-02-07
1958-March-06 Classified Instructional 2022-04-02
Avenger 85685
s/n
85685as/n
348m/d
TBM
GM Eastern Aircraft
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1
Known Squadron Assignments: VS880; VU33
Ex USN, retained USN serial number.- in RCN. Converted to AS 3 Mk 1. Operated by VS 880 and VU 33. Burnt in crash crew training at RCNAS Shearwater. 2023-12-211950-September-27 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
1956-September-17 Struck off Strength 2022-02-07
Avenger 85688
s/n
85688as/n
357m/d
TBM
GM Eastern Aircraft
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1
Known Squadron Assignments: VU32
Ex USN, retained USN serial number with RCN. Operated by 826 Squadron in overall blue. Converted AS 3 Mk 1 1952/53. With VU 32 coded "357". Crashed near Greenwood NS April 9, 1953. 2022-10-311950-July-22 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
1953-April-10 Struck off Strength 2022-02-07
Avenger 85711
s/n
85711as/n
329m/d
TBM
GM Eastern Aircraft
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1
Known Squadron Assignments: 880
Ex USN, retained USN serial number with RCN. Converted to AS 3 Mk 1. Operated by VS 880 coded "329". Collided with Avenger 86168 during night illumination exercise April 17, 1952. 3 fatal. 2022-10-311950-September-29 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
1952-April-18 Struck off Strength 2022-02-07
1952-April-17 KIFA RCN Lieutenant John Edward Peter Anderson 2022-12-121952-April-17 KIFA RCN Able Seaman William John Demy Hunter 2023-07-251952-April-17 KIFA RCN Lieutenant William James Hutchinson 2022-12-121952-April-17 KIFA RCN Lieutenant John Kingsford Herbert Mason 2022-12-111952-April-17 KIFA RCN Able Seaman Douglas Sydney Moffat 2023-07-261952-April-17 KIFA RCN Lieutenant John Sydney Murphy 2022-12-121952-April-17 KIFA RCN Sub-Lieutenant Phillip Joseph Albert Plotkins 2022-12-12Avenger 85716
s/n
85716as/n
356m/d
TBM
GM Eastern Aircraft
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1
Known Squadron Assignments: VS881; VT40
Ex USN, retained USN serial number in RCN service. Converted to AS 3 Mk 1 1952/53. Operated by VS 881 and VT 40 coded "356". 2023-12-211950-October-27 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
1957-January-29 Struck off Strength 2022-02-07
Avenger 85779
s/n
85779m/d
TBM
GM Eastern Aircraft
Trenton NJ
TBM-3E
Trenton NJ
TBM-3E
Ex USN, retained USN serial number. To storage. Reduced to spares Jan. 1956 2022-04-02
1952-August-19 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
1956-January-15 Struck off Strength 2022-02-07
1952-August-19 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
1956-January-15 Struck off Strength 2022-02-07
Avenger 85823
s/n
85823as/n
VG-ABM 340m/d
TBM
GM Eastern Aircraft
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1
Known Squadron Assignments: 826; 881; VS880
Ex USN, retained USN serial number. in RCN. Operated by 826 &881 Squadrons as VG-ABM. Converted to AS 3 Mk 1 1951/52. With VS 880 coded "340" on return from Bermuda dropped out of formation 75 miles south of Yarmouth NS May 6, 1954. 4 fatal. 2023-12-211950-July-21 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
1954-March-10 Struck off Strength 2022-02-07
1954-May-06 Crashed 2022-04-02
1954-May-06 KIFA RCN Sub-Lieutenant James Douglas Holden 2022-12-101954-May-06 KIFA RCN Sub-Lieutenant Robert Henry Jones 2022-12-101954-May-06 KIFA RCN Sub-Lieutenant John Alexander MacLeod 2022-12-111954-May-06 KIFA RCN Petty Officer 1st Class John Edward White 2022-12-12Avenger 85829
s/n
85829as/n
369 907m/d
TBMc/r
N6584D;CF‑XON
GM Eastern Aircraft
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1
Known Squadron Assignments: VS881;VU32;VS880;VC920
Ex USN, retained USN serial number in RCN service. To AS 3 Mk 1 1952/53. Undercarriage collapsed at RCAF Station Downsview Oct. 15, 1957. Repaired. To civil register N6584D Simsbury Flying Service Inc. 1969 sold to Hicks & Lawrence as CF-XON. Crashed Juniper NB May 21, 19742022-10-31
1950-October-19 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
1958-January-30 Struck off Strength 2022-02-07
Avenger 85833
s/n
85833as/n
364m/d
TBMc/r
CF‑IMO
GM Eastern Aircraft
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1
Known Squadron Assignments: VS880; VX10; VC920
Ex USN, retained USN serial number in RCN. Converted to AS 3 Mk 1 1952. Operated by VS 880, and VX 10 coded "364".. To VC 920. To civil register CF-IMO Forest Patrol Ltd. 1958. Crashed Boston Brook NB July 6, 1970. 2023-12-211950-June-30 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
1958-March-26 Struck off Strength 2022-02-07
Avenger 85861
s/n
85861as/n
VG-TF*Dm/d
TBM
GM Eastern Aircraft
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1/Late
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1/Late
Known Squadron Assignments: FRU743; VU32
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Ex USN, retained USN serial number. Part of first batch of Avengers purchased by RCN. To Fairey Aviation eastern plant in April 1951 for conversion to AS 3 Mk.1/Late in 1951. Delivered to 743 Fleet Requirements Unit at HMCS Shearwater in May 1952, coded "VG-TF*D", used for crew training. Still with this unit when it was redesignated VU 32 in late 1952.
Ditched in Bedford Basin on 6 August 1953, due to throttle linkage failure while practicing for an air show. Recovered by Fleet Diving Unit Atlantic in 1972. Restored by members of VT 406, CFB Shearwater. To CFB Shearwater in October 1975, as gate guardian. Deteriorated, moved indoors to 12 Wing hangar in 1999. To Shearwater Aviation Museum in March 2005. Restoration still underway summer of 2006, in public view. Restored and on display YAW by 2012.
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1950-July-15 Taken on Strength 2020-09-29
1953-August-06 Crashed Bedford Basin NS CA Ditched with throttle linkage trouble. 2022-04-02
1953-September-16 Struck off Strength Struck off, after crashing on 6 August 1953, see comments. 2019-08-20
Avenger 85870
s/n
85870as/n
372m/d
TBMc/r
CF‑IMJ
GM Eastern Aircraft
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1/ECM
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1/ECM
Known Squadron Assignments: VS880; VS881; VC920
Ex USN, retained USN serial number in RCN. Converted to AS 3 Mk 1/ECM 1952/53. Operated by VS 880, VS 881 coded "372". To VC 920. To civil register CF-IMJ Skyway Air Service "602". Crashed 1958.2023-12-21
1950-October-19 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
1958-January-17 Struck off Strength 2022-02-07
Avenger 85913
s/n
85913as/n
VG-ABC 363m/d
TBM
GM Eastern Aircraft
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1
Known Squadron Assignments: VS880
Ex USN, retained USN serial number. First used in overall gloss blue finish by 826 & 881 Squadron coded "VG-ABC". Converted to AS 3 Mk 1 1952/53. With VS 880, coded "363". Crashed at Kenora ON Oct. 4, 1953, while escorting Sea Fury from Rivers MB to Shearwater. 3 fatal. 2022-10-311950-June-08 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
1953-October-07 Struck off Strength 2022-02-07
1953-October-04 KIFA RCN Lieutenant George Warwick Noble 2022-12-121953-October-04 KIFA RCN Petty Officer 2nd Class George William Wraith 2023-03-02
Avenger 85916
s/n
85916as/n
367m/d
TBM
GM Eastern Aircraft
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1
Known Squadron Assignments: VS881; VS880
Ex USN, retained USN serial number in RCN service. Converted to AS 3 Mk 1 1952/53. Operated by VS 881 & VS 880. 2023-12-211950-October-19 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
1957-January-29 Struck off Strength 2022-02-07
Avenger 85928
s/n
85928as/n
338m/d
TBMc/r
CF‑IMW
GM Eastern Aircraft
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1
Known Squadron Assignments: VS881; VX10
Ex USN, retained USN serial number in RCN. Converted to AS 3 Mk 1 1951/52. Tested at National Aeronautical Establishment Arnprior and Uplands. Operated by VS 881 & VX 10. Instructional airframe after March1958. To civil register CF-IMW Evergreen Air Services. Crashed near Chipman NB June 10, 1975. 2023-12-211950-June-30 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
1958-January-30 Struck off Strength 2022-02-07
1958-March-06 Classified Instructional 2022-04-03
Avenger 85943
s/n
85943m/d
TBM
GM Eastern Aircraft
Trenton NJ
TBM-3E
Trenton NJ
TBM-3E
Ex USN, retained USN serial number in RCN service. Stored. Reduced to spares. 2022-04-03
1952-June-19 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
1956-January-15 Struck off Strength 2022-02-07
1952-June-19 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
1956-January-15 Struck off Strength 2022-02-07
Avenger 85950
s/n
85950as/n
VG-ABG 345m/d
TBM
GM Eastern Aircraft
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1
Known Squadron Assignments: 826;881;VS880;VU32;VC920;VT40
Ex USN, retained USN serial number in RCN. Entered service in overall gloss blue with 826 & 881 squadron marked VG-ABG. Converted to AS 3 Mk 1 1951/52. Operated with VU 32 coded "345". Used by VC 920 and VT 40. 2022-10-311950-June-14 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
1957-March-08 Struck off Strength 2022-02-07
Avenger 85960
s/n
85960as/n
358m/d
TBM
GM Eastern Aircraft
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1
Known Squadron Assignments: VU32
Ex USN, retained USN serial number. Converted to AS 3 Mk 1 1952/53. With VU 32, coded "358", crashed after take off Jan. 26 1954. 2022-10-311950-September-27 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
1954-January-26 Crashed Crashed after take-off. 2022-04-03
1954-March-11 Struck off Strength 2022-02-07
Avenger 85983
s/n
85983as/n
374 310m/d
TBMc/r
N4039A;CF‑BEG;C‑FBEG N28SF.
GM Eastern Aircraft
Trenton NJ
AS 3M
Trenton NJ
AS 3M
Known Squadron Assignments: VS880; VC920
Ex USN, retained USN serial number in RCN. Converted to AS 3 Mk 1 1953/54 code "374". Converted to AS 3M coded "310" with VS 880. Served with VC 920. Sold to civil register N4039A. Then CF-BEG C-FBEG. Current N28SF with Avenger Educators LLC, Wilmington DE. 2023-12-211952-May-29 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
1958-March-26 Struck off Strength 2022-02-07
Avenger 86001
s/n
86001as/n
371 907m/d
TBM
GM Eastern Aircraft
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1/ECM
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1/ECM
Known Squadron Assignments: VS881; VS880; VC920
Ex USN, retained USN serial number. Converted to AS 3 Mk 1 1952/53. Converted to ECM configuration by 1955, carried code number "371" in this configuration. Flown by VS 881 & VS 880. To VC 920 coded :907". Ditched in lake Erie south of Port Stanley ON Jan.23, 1957. 2023-12-211950-June-08 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
1957-January-23 Crashed Lake Erie. CA Ditched in Lake Erie 12 miles south of Port Stanley ON. 2022-04-04
1957-February-05 Struck off Strength 2022-02-07
Avenger 86008
s/n
86008as/n
331 VG-ABLm/d
TBM
GM Eastern Aircraft
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1
Known Squadron Assignments: 826; 881; 1TAG
Ex USN, retained USN serial number in RCN service. Operated by 826 & 881 Squadron. Converted to AS 3 Mk 1 1951/52. Operated by 1 Training Air Group coded 331. Crashed while with 881 Squadron, coded VG-ABL, June 13, 1952 near Chedabucto Head NS. 2023-12-211950-June-30 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
1952-June-13 Crashed Chedabucto Head NS. CA 2022-04-04
1952-August-12 Struck off Strength 2022-02-07
1952-June-13 KIFA RCN Lieutenant Michael Milovick 2023-02-28Avenger 86020
s/n
86020as/n
327m/d
TBMc/r
N7157C;C‑GFPL
GM Eastern Aircraft
Trenton NJ
AS 3M
Trenton NJ
AS 3M
Known Squadron Assignments: 1TAG;VU32;VU33
Ex USN, retained USN serial number. Converted to AS 3 Mk 1 1951, later to AS 3M. With 1 Training Air Group, VU 32 & VU 33 coded "327". To civil register N7157C. Bought by Goodman Air C-GFPL coded "22". 2022-10-311950-October-05 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
1958-April-22 Struck off Strength 2022-02-07
Avenger 86028
s/n
86028as/n
VG-TFZ 325m/d
TBM
GM Eastern Aircraft
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1
Known Squadron Assignments: 826;FRU743;VU32
Ex USN, retained USN serial number. Converted to AS 3 Mk 1 1951. Used by 826 Squadron at Winter Experimental Establishment, Edmonton, dates unknown. With Fleet Requirements Unit 743, coded "TF*Z". With VU 32 coded "325", used at Central Experimental Proving Establishment at Edmonton. 2022-10-311950-July-27 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
1956-November-29 Struck off Strength 2022-02-07
Avenger 86038
s/n
86038as/n
359m/d
TBM
GM Eastern Aircraft
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1
Known Squadron Assignments: VU32
Ex USN, retained USN serial number. Converted to AS 3 Mk 1 1952/53. Served with VU 32 coded "359". 2022-10-311950-October-19 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
1956-November-29 Struck off Strength 2022-02-07
Avenger 86065
s/n
86065as/n
370m/d
TBM
GM Eastern Aircraft
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1
Known Squadron Assignments: 1TAG;VU32;VC920
Ex USN, retained USN serial number in Canadian service. Converted to AS 3 Mk 1 1952/52. With 1 Training Air Group / Operational Flight Training School and VU 32 coded "370". To VC 920. Crashed June 26, 1956. 2022-10-311950-October-05 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
1956-June-26 Crashed 2022-04-04
1956-December-28 Struck off Strength 2022-02-07
Avenger 86098
s/n
86098as/n
366m/d
TBMc/r
CF‑IMX
GM Eastern Aircraft
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1
Known Squadron Assignments: VS881;VU32
Ex USN, retained USN serial number. Converted to AS 3 Mk 1 1952/52. Served with VS 881, VU 32 coded "366". To instructional airframe March 6, 1958. Sold to civil register as CF-IMX, Evergreen Air Services. Crashed Sevagle NB June 7, 1974. 2022-10-311950-July-08 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
1958-January-30 Struck off Strength 2022-02-07
1958-March-06 Classified Instructional 2022-04-04
Avenger 86108
s/n
86108as/n
382 908m/d
TBM
GM Eastern Aircraft
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1
Known Squadron Assignments: VC920
Ex USN, retained USN serial number. Converted to AS 3 Mk 1. Coded "382". With VC 920 coded "908". 2022-10-311952-May-29 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
1956-November-15 Struck off Strength 2022-02-07
Avenger 86138
s/n
86138as/n
334m/d
TBM
GM Eastern Aircraft
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1
Known Squadron Assignments: 1 TAG
Ex USN, retained USN serial number in RCN. With 1 Training Air Group. Converted to AS 3 Mk 1 1951/52. 1 TAG coded "334". Crashed at night while doing submarine searchlight illumination March 3/4, 1953. 3 fatal. 2022-10-311950-October-19 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
1953-March-05 Struck off Strength 2022-02-07
1953-March-03 KIFA RCN Leading Seaman William Edward Dutfield 2022-12-101953-March-03 KIFA RCN Leading Seaman Ernest Vincent Marshall 2022-12-111953-March-03 KIFA RCN Actng Sub-Lieutenant James Frank Washbrook 2023-07-26Avenger 86158
s/n
86158as/n
VG-ABJm/d
TBM
GM Eastern Aircraft
Trenton NJ
TBM-3E
Trenton NJ
TBM-3E
Known Squadron Assignments: 826
Ex USN, retained USN serial number. Used by 826 Squadron in overall blue coded VG-ABJ. Ditched on approach to HMCS Magnificent March 1, 1951. 2022-10-311950-June-16 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
1951-April-12 Struck off Strength 2022-02-07
Avenger 86168
s/n
86168as/n
321m/d
TBM
GM Eastern Aircraft
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1
Known Squadron Assignments: 880
Ex USN, retained USN serial number with RCN. Converted to AS 3 Mk 1 1951. Operated by VS 880 coded "321". Collided with Avenger 85711 during night illumination exercise April 17, 1962. 3 fatal. 2022-10-311950-October-05 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
1952-May-20 Struck off Strength 2022-02-07
Avenger 86169
s/n
86169as/n
351m/d
TBM
GM Eastern Aircraft
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1
Known Squadron Assignments: 880;VS880;VU32
Ex USN, retained USN serial number. Converted to AS 3 Mk 1 1952. Served with 880 Squadron, VS 880 and VU 32 coded "NAVY*351" on fuselage on 25 June 1952. 2022-10-311950-October-19 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
1956-November-29 Struck off Strength 2022-02-07
Avenger 86175
s/n
86175as/n
421m/d
TBMc/r
CF‑JJB;N68684
GM Eastern Aircraft
Trenton NJ
AS 3 M2
Trenton NJ
AS 3 M2
Known Squadron Assignments: VX10;VU32
Ex USN, retained USN serial number. Converted to prototype AS 3 Mk. 2, with enlarged canopy, coded "421" while with VX 10 in this configuration. Converted to AS 3M2, served with VU 32. To civil register CF-JJB RichelAir, then N68684. Crashed Oct. 16, 1967. 2022-10-311952-May-29 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
1958-May-14 Struck off Strength 2022-02-07
Avenger 86180
s/n
86180as/n
VG-ABA VG-BDG 324 m/d
TBMc/r
CF‑MUD
GM Eastern Aircraft
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1/Early
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1/Early
Known Squadron Assignments: 826;881;880;VS881;VS880;VC920
Ex USN, retained USN serial number. Converted to AS 3 Mk 1/Early. Served with 826 & 881 Squadron as VG-ABA. With 880 Squadron marked VG-BDG. Converted to AS 3M. With VS 881, VS 880 marked "NAVY*324" on fuselage, and "324" on tail. To VC 920. To civil register CF-MUD Skyway Air Services "612". Ditched Lac Nigault QC with Conair June 11, 1971. Salvaged, to Forest Protection Ltd. "12". Now displayed Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum, Cape May NJ.Note: CWH Avenger C-GCWG "86180/324" is ex USN 53858; ex Hemet N3357G/72; ex FPL C-GFPR/4; ex F-WQDN. To CWH 2009. 2022-10-31
1950-October-19 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
1960-July-05 Struck off Strength 2022-02-07
Avenger 86182
s/n
86182as/n
389m/d
TBM
GM Eastern Aircraft
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1
Known Squadron Assignments: VS880
Ex USN, retained USN serial number. Converted to AS 3 Mk 1. Hit HMCS Magnificent rescue cane while landing Sep. 26, 1956. Continued overboard. 2022-10-311952-June-16 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
1956-November-15 Struck off Strength 2022-02-07
Avenger 86185
s/n
86185as/n
309m/d
TBM
GM Eastern Aircraft
Trenton NJ
AS 3M
Trenton NJ
AS 3M
Known Squadron Assignments: VX10;VS880
Ex USN, retained USN serial number in RCN. Converted to As 3 Mk 1 1954. Operated by VX 10, no code number. Converted to AS 3M Feb 1957. With VS 880 coded "309". 2022-10-311952-July-25 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
1958-April-16 Struck off Strength 2022-02-07
Avenger 86233
s/n
86233as/n
VG-ABB 302m/d
TBM
GM Eastern Aircraft
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1/Early
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1/Early
Known Squadron Assignments: 826;881
Ex USN, retained USN serial number. Converted immediately to AS3 Mk 1/Early. Operated with 826 & 881 Squadron as VG-AB*B. Later coded "302". To instructional airframe March 1958. 2022-10-31unkown date Classified Instructional 2022-04-05
1950-July-29 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
1953-January-15 Struck off Strength 2022-02-07
Avenger 86281
s/n
86281as/n
VG-ABN 335 338m/d
TBM
GM Eastern Aircraft
Trenton NJ
AS 3M
Trenton NJ
AS 3M
Known Squadron Assignments: 826;881;VS881
Ex USN, retained USN serial number. Used by 826 & 881 Squadron in overall blue as VG-ABN. Converted to AS 3 Mk 1 1951/52. Coded "335" with 881 Squadron. Converted to AS 3M in 1954. With VS 881 coded "338". Ditched off Barbados March 21, 1956. 2022-10-311950-October-05 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
1956-March-21 Crashed Ditched off Barbados March 21, 1956. 2022-04-05
1956-April-15 Struck off Strength 2022-02-07
Avenger 91124
s/n
91124as/n
416m/d
TBM
GM Eastern Aircraft
Trenton NJ
3W2
Trenton NJ
3W2
Known Squadron Assignments: VS880;VS881
Ex USN, retained BuNo. Operated with VS 881 & VS 880 AEW Flight, coded "416". To Crown Assets Disposal Corporation March 19, 1959. 2022-10-311952-October-10 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
1959-March-19 Struck off Strength 2022-02-07
Avenger 91251
s/n
91251as/n
411m/d
TBM
GM Eastern Aircraft
Trenton NJ
3W2
Trenton NJ
3W2
Known Squadron Assignments: VS881;VX10
Ex USN, retained BuNo. Operated by VS 881 & VX 10, coded "411". To Crown Assets Disposal Corporation March 19, 1959. 2022-10-311952-September-22 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
1957-March-19 Struck off Strength 2022-02-07
Avenger 91421
s/n
91421as/n
VG-ABO 342m/d
TBM
GM Eastern Aircraft
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1
Trenton NJ
AS 3 Mk 1
Known Squadron Assignments: 1 TAG
Ex USN, retained USN serial number. Operated by 826 & 881 Squadron in overall gloss blue marked VG-ABO. Converted to AS 3 Mk 11951/52. With 1 Training Air Group coded "342". Fatal collision with Sea Fury WG566 during night exercise April 9, 1953. 2022-10-311950-October-27 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
1953-April-10 Struck off Strength 2022-02-07
1953-April-10 KIFA RCN Lieutenant Frederick George Rice 2022-12-12Avenger 91426
s/n
91426as/n
303 908m/d
TBMc/r
CF‑MUE
GM Eastern Aircraft
Trenton NJ
AS 3M
Trenton NJ
AS 3M
Known Squadron Assignments: VS880;VC920
Built as a TBM-3E, received in Canada on 19 August 1952. Converted to then standard RCN sub hunter configuration, designated Avenger AS 3M. Carried pennant number "303", indicating it was a three seat operational aircraft. With squadron VS 880 at Shearwater, NS from 1953 to 1956. To reserve unit VC 920 at Downsview, Ontario in 1956, pennant number changed to "908" (90 indicated unit, 8 was the 8th aircraft with this unit). Struck off and sold in July 1960. To Conair as a fire bomber or spray aircraft, registered CF-MUE. Later with Forest Protection as a sprayer. To US civil register as N40402, registered to American Airpower Heritage Flying Museum of Midland, Texas. Restored to USN war time markings, first flight after restoration in April 2014. 2022-10-311952-August-19 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
1960-July-05 Struck off Strength 2022-02-07
Avenger 91530
s/n
91530as/n
413m/d
TBM
GM Eastern Aircraft
Trenton NJ
3W2
Trenton NJ
3W2
Known Squadron Assignments: VS881;VS880
Ex USN, retained BuNo. Served with VS 881 & VS 880 AEW Flight, coded "413". To Crown Assets Disposal Corporation March 19, 1959. 2022-10-311952-September-22 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
1959-March-19 Struck off Strength 2022-02-07
Avenger 91559
s/n
91559m/d
TBM
GM Eastern Aircraft
Trenton NJ
TBM-3E
Trenton NJ
TBM-3E
Known Squadron Assignments: 826;881
Ex USN, retained USN serial number. Operated by 826 & 881 Squadron. Damaged March 1951. To instructional airframe. 2022-10-31unkown date 2022-04-05
1950-October-05 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
1951-March Classified Instructional 2022-04-05
1951-December-22 Struck off Strength 2022-02-07
Avenger 91576
s/n
91576as/n
415m/d
TBM
GM Eastern Aircraft
Trenton NJ
3W2
Trenton NJ
3W2
Known Squadron Assignments: VS881;VS880
Ex USN, retained BuNo. Served with VS 881 & VS 880 AEW Flight coded "415". Force landed on frozen Lake de Said NS following engine failure on 31 January 1955. To Crown Assets Disposal Corporation March 19, 1959. 2022-10-311952-October-10 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
1959-March-19 Struck off Strength 2022-02-07
Avenger 91597
s/n
91597as/n
412m/d
TBM
GM Eastern Aircraft
Trenton NJ
3W2
Trenton NJ
3W2
Known Squadron Assignments: VS881;VS880
Ex USN, retained BuNo. Served with VS 881 & VS 880 AEW Flight coded "412". Struck off May 29, 1957; broken up for spares. 2022-10-311952-September-22 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
1957-May-29 Struck off Strength 2022-02-07
Avenger 91700
s/n
91700as/n
414m/d
TBM
GM Eastern Aircraft
Trenton NJ
3W2
Trenton NJ
3W2
Known Squadron Assignments: VS881;VS880
Ex USN, retained BuNo. Operated by VS 881 & VS 880 AEW Flight, coded "414". Broken up for spares. 2022-10-311952-October-10 Taken on Strength 2022-02-07
1957-June-25 Struck off Strength 2022-02-07
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