Grumman TBF-1C Avenger II NZ2504 survived the scrap man to be displayed at Te Rapa RNZAF base, New Zealand, where it is seen in 1977. The following year it was collected by the RNZAF Museum and moved to Wigram where it was restored to taxying condition. Photo: Geoff Goodall

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