Keywords: TBM-3R VR-22 CVB-41 backwards launch.jpg A Grumman TBM-3R Avenger COD-plane of transport squadron VR-22 launches from the aircraft carrier USS Midway CVB-41 Note that the Avenger launches towards the stern Naval Air Transport Squadron VR-22 was commissioned in late 1950 at the U S Naval Air Station Norfolk Virginia USA The squadron was disestablished in 1967 The photo was probably taken in the early 1950s www midwaysailor com http //www midwaysailor com/midway1940/midway-1017b jpg unknown USN sailor or employee Grumman TBF Avenger Aboard USS Midway CV-41 PD-USGov-Military-Navy |