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    Airframe Family: Grumman TBF / TBM Avenger
    Latest Model:TBM-3N Avenger
    Latest Owner or Location:Preferred Airparts, Apple Creek, OH

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    Dates

    Event

    Constructed as a TBM by General Motors.

    1946

    Converted to a TBM-3N by General Motors.

    25 March 1959

    To Sold to Chris D. Stoltzfus and Associates, Coatesville, PA.
    Mark Stolzfus comments (03 February 2023): Sold to Chris D. Stoltzfus and Associates at surplus auction in Rising Sun, MD. Bill of sale dated March 25, 1959. Source - Family history. Chris is my grandfather. I have the original BOS carbon copy.

    June 1970

    To Walter Soplata Aviation Collection, Newbury, Cleveland, OH.
    Mark Stolzfus comments (03 February 2023): Sold to Walter A. Soplata, Newbury OH. Bill of sale dated June 22, 1970. Source - I have a copy of the BOS.
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    2002


    Photographer: Randy Haskin

    10 December 2011


    Photographer: Paul Cooper

    10 December 2011


    Photographer: Paul Cooper

    10 December 2011


    Photographer: Paul Cooper

    10 December 2011


    Photographer: Paul Cooper

    August 2018

    To Preferred Airparts, Apple Creek, OH.
    Mark Stolzfus comments (03 February 2023): Sold to Preferred Airparts, Apple Creek, OH - Undergoing restoration. Source - I am one of the owners of Preferred Airparts.

    Restoration started.
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