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TBM-3E "Avenger" Torpedo Bomber Warplane | |
Location | 500 Forrestal Road, Cape May Airport, Lower Township, New Jersey |
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Coordinates | 39°0′17″N74°54′36″W / 39.00472°N 74.91000°W Coordinates: 39°0′17″N74°54′36″W / 39.00472°N 74.91000°W |
Area | less than one acre |
Built | 1945 |
Architect | General Motors/Eastern Aircraft Div. |
NRHP reference No. | 03000019 [1] |
NJRHP No. | 4116 [2] |
Significant dates | |
Added to NRHP | February 11, 2003 |
Designated NJRHP | December 19, 2002 |
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