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.
