TBF Stars & Stripes Structured Twill Cap

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Color: Dark Navy
Size: S/M
Structured Twill Cap Size Chart

 
SIZE

CIRCUMFERENCE 

(in/cm)

Small/Medium 21 ¼ - 22 ¾ / 54 - 58
Large/ Extra Large 22 ⅜ - 23 ⅞ / 57 - 61 
 
 
The TBF Avenger was the U.S. Navy’s most powerful torpedo bomber of World War II, famed for its durability, heavy payload, and combat versatility. First seeing combat at the Battle of Midway in June 1942, the Avenger quickly became the backbone of the Navy's torpedo bomber force and served across all major Pacific campaigns.

Powered by the Wright R-2600 Twin Cyclone radial engine, the Avenger could reach speeds of around 275 mph, with a combat range over 1,000 miles. It typically carried a Mark 13 torpedo or up to 2,000 lbs of bombs, and featured a three-man crew: pilot, turret gunner, and radioman/bombardier. Its defensive firepower included a powered dorsal turret with a .50 cal machine gun, a forward-firing nose gun, and a ventral gun beneath the fuselage.

Renowned for its rugged construction and ability to absorb damage, the Avenger served not only in anti-ship roles, but also in bombing, reconnaissance, and even anti-submarine warfare—particularly in the Atlantic and later Pacific campaigns. Production was taken over by General Motors’ Eastern Aircraft Division, with these versions designated TBM instead of TBF.

Over 9,800 Avengers were built, serving with the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm, Royal New Zealand Air Force, and others. One of the most famous Avenger pilots was George H.W. Bush, who was shot down in combat in 1944 and later became the 41st President of the United States.

The Avenger remained in service into the 1950s in various secondary roles and helped define carrier-based strike aviation in WWII. Its mix of survivability, firepower, and reliability made it one of the most effective naval bombers of the war.
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Frank D

Great quality, very comfortable. Looks amazing

Rick M

A really well made hat that fits nicely!

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