Return to USS St Lo homepage.
About the ship and the crew.(CVE-63)
About the Aircraft and the Pilots (VC-65)
Survivors from VC-65
Killed in action from the VC-65
Awards earned by the VC-65
Brief history of the VC-65


St Lo's final day at the Battle off Samar
Collection of images previewed with thumbnails.
Related web sites and resources.

TBM Avenger Torpedo Bomber Specifications:

Crew:
  3(Pilot,Turret Gunner, Radioman gunner)
Armament:
  Two 50 caliber machine guns
One 50 caliber machine gun in ball turret
One 30 caliber Machine gun in rear ventral position
2000 lbs bombs or 1 torpedo.
Engine:
  Wright R-2600-20 Cyclone radial
1900 hp
Length: 40 feet, 11 inch
Height: 16 feet, 5 inch
Wingspan: 54 feet, 2 inch
Wing area: 490 sq. feet
Empty weight: 10545 lbs
Max. weight: 17893 lbs.
Range: 1010 Miles
Cruise Speed: 147 mph
Max. speed: 276 mph
Ceiling: 30,100 feet

New Photos