VT-74 1946 SB2C-4 Helldiver, 18 inch Model Fly with the VT-74 in this hand crafted SB2C-4 Helldiver Model. Each model is carved from wood and hand painted to provide a unique piece that will always be treasured. 18 inches Made from Mahogany US Veteran Owned Business The product is not intended to be used by children 12 years and younger. Established as Torpedo Squadron SEVENTY FOUR (VT-74) on 1 May 1945. It never saw action in theater. Redesignated 15 Nov 1946 VA-2B, it continued to use the old insignia until 17 April 1947 when CNO approved a new insignia for the squadron. At the time the squadron’s insignia was approved, VT-74 was flying the SB2C which was nicknamed the Beast. Consequently, the squadron’s insignia took on the shape of a beast riding a torpedo. The Curtiss SB2C Helldiver is a dive bomber developed by Curtiss-Wright during World War II. As a carrier-based bomber with the United States Navy (USN), in Pacific theaters, it supplemented and replaced the Douglas SBD Dauntless. A few survivors are extant.
