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I don't believe that the TBFs had a telescope for a sight. In allot of the pictures you see of the Turkey, I believe that the object you see out in front of the canopy is actually a gun camera. The F2A-2's cockpit, IMHO, would be much better suited for this plane. It would also come with the bonus of having an opening canopy. Mr. Jolly has said that he would look into this when he gets some time, but I'm sure that it is way down low on his priority list. If Magpie is implying that a whole NEW cockpit for the TBF is forthcoming, well then, I can gladly wait! :wink:

Correct. The Avenger was not designed to be a dive bomber and thus, did not have a telescopic sight common to dive bombers of that era. What is seen in front of the windscreen is the gun camera.