Request identification and help with markings on WWII aircraft

[mjfur]

I doubt this magnified insignia from below the pilot is not much help due to poor image quality but posting just in case it jogs someone's memory. Thanks to all responders.


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STICKER USN VC 23 COMPOSITE SQUADRON

STICKER USN US NAVY DDG 78 USS PORTER

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[BillZ]

Thank you mjfur. Quite an insignia. Do you have any idea as to what it depicts?

Respectfully, Bill

 

[Greg Boeser]

It's an airplane smiting a submarine with a hammer. VC-23 was an anti-submarine warfare squadron.

 

[BillZ]

Is there any way to track this aircraft by the number 91512. I'm assuming that is the identifying serial number or similar.

i appreciate the insignia explanatio.

Thank you, Bill

 

[fubar57]

Its not listed on Joe Baugher's site but that doesn't mean someone somewhere else doesn't have the info

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[mjfur]

Is there any way to track this aircraft by the number 91512. I'm assuming that is the identifying serial number or similar.

i appreciate the insignia explanatio.

Thank you, BillView attachment 756948

Send an e-mail here, Archives Research Request

Ask for a copy of the Aircraft History Card for US Navy TBM BuNo. 91512. You'll usually get it in a couple of weeks.

 

[BillZ]

Thanks mjfur. That's a great suggestion and resource. I appreciate your, and others, time and expertise.

 

[pb43]

Welcome to the site.

IMHO that's the Grumman Avenger in post-war markings. There is the AN/APS-4 radar racked under wings.

AN/APS-4 search radar - Wikipedia

 

[DDonSS3]

This is one I'd love to see a set to convert from the Accurate Miniatures (and its clones) 1/48 kit. The closest thing I've been able to find is the Belchers Bits conversion:

:: Belchers Bits Homepage ::

Actually, I should probably just get this set and be happy with it, it would be "close enough", I think. Other than me (and the lovely Mrs), no one sees my models anyway…
I'm thinking I'd love to do one in this scheme (strikes me as ironic how the Japanese used an aircraft postwar, that was of such significance in their defeat during WW-2). I also think the Light Gull Gray and White scheme looks really cool on the Avenger. A TBM-3W conversion would be nice, too.

 

[fubar57]

Are you going to build it here when you're ready?

 

[BillZ]

My friend found the pilot's scrapbook with a 1950 Saturday Evening Post article on the Avenger sub hunter mission and pilots flying from the USS Mindoro. The pilot we are researching is seated on the far left in the briefing room.

 

[BillZ]

Aircraft History Card for US Navy TBS BuNo 91512 Has been received and I'm attaching for anyone interested. Thanks again for all the responses and expertise.

 

[Wurger]

THX for posting.