Keywords: Torpedo is loaded on TBM aboard USS San Jacinto (CVL-30) in October 1944.jpg A U S Navy Battle off Cape Engaño Grumman TBM Avenger of Torpedo Squadron 51 VT-51 is armed with a Mark XIII torpedo aboard the light aircraft carrier USS San Jacinto CVL-30 during the Battle off Cape Engaño on 25 October 1944 The photo was probably taken before the squadron's planes attacked the Japanese carrier force The torpedo is fitted with a wooden stabilizer around its tail and drag ring around its nose Official U S Navy photo http //www history navy mil/our-collections/photography/numerical-list-of-images/nara-series/80-g/80-G-280000/80-G-284708 html 80-G-284708 from the U S Navy http //www history navy mil Naval History and Heritage Command 1944-10-25 USN PD-USGov-Military-Navy Grumman TBF Avenger Mark 13 torpedo USS San Jacinto CVL-30 Battle of Cape Engaño - US forces |