Warplanes of the USA: Douglas XTB2D Skypirate, US Navy

Douglas XTB2D Skypirate (USN Photo) The Douglas XTB2D Skypirate (also known as the Devastator II) was a torpedo bomber intended for service with the United States Navy’s Midway- and Essex-class aircraft carriers; it was too large for earlier decks. Two prototypes were completed, but the dedicated torpedo bomber was becoming an outdated concept, and with the … Read more