from author and historian Jim Ignasher
Quonset Point, R. I. – December 16, 1944
TBF-1 Avenger
U. S. Navy Photo
On the morning of December 16, 1944, a TBF-1 Avenger, (Bu. No. 47576) was making a landing at the Quonset Point Naval Air Station when the aircraft suddenly ground-looped and was damaged beyond repair. The crew was not injured due to wearing their safety harnesses.
The aircraft was assigned to VT-97.
Source: U. S. Navy accident report dated December 16, 1944.
Quonset Point, Rhode Island – July 17, 1946
TBF-1 Avenger
U. S. Navy Photo
On the morning of July 17, 1946, a navy TBF-1 Avenger, (Bu. No. 06381), experienced a landing gear collapse after a hard landing at the Quonset Point Naval Air Station. The aircraft was irreparably damaged, but none of the crew aboard were injured.
The aircraft was assigned to VT-97.
Source: U.S. Navy accident report dated July 17, 1946.
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