Magnificent Avenger

The TBM-3E Avenger entered service with the Royal Canadian Naval Air Service in the spring of 1950 replacing the Fairey Firefly anti-submarine aircraft. In total 125 machines were taken on charge, making the Avenger the most numerous aircraft type to serve with the RCN. Following their military service many TBMs were converted for agricultural use and worked in civilian roles for over 50 years. Magnificent Avenger is a feature-length documentary showcasing the TBM in Canadian service and the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum's restoration of Avenger Bu.53858 (TBM-3E) to flying condition in Royal Canadian Navy anti-submarine trainer configuration (AS3 Mk.I) NAVY324 of VC920 Reserve Training Squadron based at Downsview [HMCS York] in Toronto, May 1953 - December 1963.