{"product_id":"oxford-diecast-grumman-tbm-1c-avenger-blopsy-sqn-76-1-72-diecast-model-aircraft-ac132","title":"Oxford Diecast Grumman TBM-1C Avenger Blopsy Sqn.76 1:72 Diecast Model Aircraft - AC132","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Oxford Diecast Grumman TBM-1C Avenger is a 1:72 scale diecast model aircraft depicting White 83 'Blopsy' of Squadron 76, flown from the USS Petrof Bay in 1945.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout this model\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis release moves away from the familiar RAF lend-lease Avenger to represent an aircraft flying with US forces in the Pacific theatre during the closing stages of WW2. The single-engine naval torpedo bomber carried a crew of up to four and operated from the escort carrier USS Petrof Bay.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe model reproduces the midnight blue and dark sea grey upper surfaces against a white underbody, with white squadron graphics including a four leaf clover on the tail fin. The 'Blopsy' nose art is finished in colour, and the model carries black-painted forward Browning machine guns along with a rear-facing turret gun. Black propellers with yellow tips, rust-toned exhaust pipes and a silver propeller hub complete the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Oxford Diecast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale: 1:72\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAircraft type: Grumman TBF\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAir force: USAF\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEra: WW2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCategory: Diecast Models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat scale is this model?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is built to 1:72 scale, matching Oxford's other Grumman Avenger releases.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich squadron and carrier does it represent?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt depicts White 83 'Blopsy' of Squadron 76, operating from the USS Petrof Bay in 1945.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes the model include weapon and engine detail?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, the forward and turret Browning machine guns are reproduced in black, along with yellow-tipped propellers and rust-finished exhaust pipes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oxford Diecast","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57378564833655,"sku":"OXDAC132","price":23.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0982\/0294\/3863\/files\/gruman.jpg?v=1786884393","url":"https:\/\/www.hangarmodels.co.uk\/products\/oxford-diecast-grumman-tbm-1c-avenger-blopsy-sqn-76-1-72-diecast-model-aircraft-ac132","provider":"Hangar Models","version":"1.0","type":"link"}