This model
depicts a TBM-3 Avenger of VT(N) 90 aboard the U.S.S. Enterprise in May of
1945.
VT(N) 90 flew
heckler missions to Tokuno, Kikai, and Kyushu in their final flights
before retiring to Ulithi.
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Night Torpedo
Squadron Ninety was commissioned on 25 August 1944. In early October they
started training with their original 8 aircraft mostly from VT-10.
It took nearly
three weeks to plan and complete the 99 modifications to convert these
first 8 aircraft for night operations.
A further 19
aircraft received these modifications in a weeks time in order to make the
December 24 sailing date.
The white
markings and insignias were over-painted with NS Sea Blue to make them
less visible at night.
The turret gun
and it's equipment along with the stinger gun were removed to save weight.
The model was
finished with Model Master Paint, kit and homemade decals.
Colors used on
this model;
Dave
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