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The description below is taken from the Airfix catalogue this kit was first seen in. There is also extra information underneath the main catalogues description including the changes to the name of this kit in the catalogues.

A Grumman design, the TBM-3 was one of the late versions of the Avenger and was in fact produced by General Motors. The most famous of all American torpedo bombers, the Avenger played a vital role in the sea battles of the South Pacific. This magnificent scale kit includes an operating rear gun turret and retractable undercarriage and arrester hook as well as a full complement of under-wing rockets. - Taken from the 4th edition catalogue (1966)

5th edition catalogue (1967), listed as TBM-3 'Avenger' from TBM-3 Avenger.

10th edition catalogue (1973), listed as TBM-3 Avenger from TBM-3 'Avenger'.

16th edition catalogue (1979), recorded as a Series 3 kit.

16th edition catalogue (1979), listed as Grumman TBM-3 Avenger from TBM-3 Avenger.

1984 edition catalogue, listed as TBM 3 Avenger from Grumman TBM-3 Avenger.

1987 edition catalogue, listed as Grumman TBM-3 Avenger from TBM 3 Avenger.

1995 edition catalogue, recorded as a new kit.