TBM-3 Avenger Torpedo Bomber Pilot's Handbook of Flight Operating Instructions 1945 PV-2 Harpoon It has an R88-I- Navy

It has an R88-I- Navy stock number from the 1950's

dated December 1943

There is a small dent underneath the case

evidence of manufacturing year of 1952 for a USAF order

Vertical Speed Indicator (Rate of Climb)

TBM-3 Avenger Torpedo Bomber Pilot's Handbook of Flight Operating Instructions 1945 PV-2 Harpoon It has an R88-I- NavyThis is an original Pilot's Handbook of Flight Operating Instructions for the US Navy's TBM 3 Avenger Torpedo Bomber, AN 01 190EB 1, dated November 1945. This 85 page manual contains all of the most important information for successful operation of the TBM by the pilot and crew. It is in reasonable condition given its age. One page has a tear but the contents are intact. Measures 8. 5x11" and ~3 8 inches thick.