The Devastator bomber became a footnote in World War II history, and no vestige of the plane is found in any museum or collection anywhere in the world.

Highly advanced at the time of production, the Douglas TBD-1 incorporated many new innovations but was outclassed and nearly obsolete by the time it saw combat. Originating out of a requirement ...

A team of maritime and naval conservation organizations are on a mission to save the last viable U.S. Navy Douglas TBD-1 Devastator torpedo bomber. "Of the 129 TBD-1 aircraft built for the service, ...

Douglas TBD Devastator Early History and Specifications: The TBD Devastator made her maiden flight on April 15, 1935, and officially entered into operational service with the U.S. Navy on Aug. 3, 1937 ...