Grumman TBF-1C Avenger, NZ2539 / 5782, Ken Jacobs
This picture is © Mike Simms via Allen Clarke and may not be used or published without permission.
Registration: NZ2539
Construction Number: 5782
Code Number: --
Military Unit: --
Model Grumman TBF-1C Avenger
Operator: Ken Jacobs
Airport: Auckland - area, New Zealand
Photographer: Mike Simms via Allen Clarke
Date Taken: 29/11/2008
Date Submitted: 30/03/2009
This aircraft is in a field at Riverhead north of Auckland on the left as you go north out of Riverhead on the Riverhead-Coastville Highway. It has not been touched for over 10yrs. More closeup pics available. Latest news (25/3/2019) is that this aircraft has now been recovered to the Classic Flyers NZ Museum in Tauranga NZ to be restored to taxiing condition only. Hopefully pictures of the restoration will be forthcoming soon. Wings and tail plane are attached plus engine and its standing on its own wheels.
Picture ID:1165994