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United States
Securities and Exchange Commission
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

[x] Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 For the Period Ended September 30, 1997

or

[ ] Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 For the Transition Period From _______ to _______

Commission File Number: 1-12235

TRIUMPH GROUP, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware 51-0347963
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(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
incorporation or organization)

1255 Drummers Lane, Suite 200
Wayne, PA 19087-1565
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

(610) 975-0420
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter periods that the
registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such
filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes X No
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Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of
common stock, as of the latest practical date.

Common Stock, $0.001 Par Value, 9,749,588 shares as of September 30, 1997
TRIUMPH GROUP, INC.

INDEX

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Part I. Financial Information Page Number
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Item 1. Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
March 31, 1997 and September 30, 1997....................... 1

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
Three months ended September 30, 1996 and 1997;
Six months ended September 30, 1996 and 1997................ 3

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Six months ended September 30, 1996 and 1997................ 4

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
September 30, 1997.......................................... 6

Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations................... 11

Part II. Other Information

Item 1. Legal Proceedings..................................... 15

Item 2. Changes in Securities................................. 15

Item 3. Defaults upon Senior Securities....................... 15

Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders... 15

Item 5. Other Information..................................... 16

Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K...................... 16

Signature Page.................................................. 17
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Triumph Group, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(dollars in thousands)

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SEPTEMBER 30,
MARCH 31, 1997
1997 (UNAUDITED)
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ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash................................................................ $ 993 $ 5,458
Accounts receivable, net............................................ 39,220 48,101
Inventories......................................................... 54,310 68,607
Prepaid expenses and other.......................................... 1,036 1,780
Deferred income taxes............................................... 1,795 3,793
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Total current assets................................................. 97,354 127,739

Property and equipment, net.......................................... 48,349 65,852

Excess of cost over net assets acquired, net......................... 13,516 35,087

Intangible assets and other, net..................................... 12,096 12,843
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Total assets......................................................... $ 171,315 $ 241,521
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Triumph Group, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (continued)
(dollars in thousands, except per share data)

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SEPTEMBER 30,
MARCH 31, 1997
1997 (UNAUDITED)
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable.................................................................. $ 20,461 $ 25,810
Accrued expenses.................................................................. 16,255 17,195
Income taxes payable.............................................................. 3,951 3,106
Current portion of long-term debt................................................. 399 335
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Total current liabilities.......................................................... 41,066 46,446

Long-term debt, less current portion............................................... 23,993 66,405
Deferred income taxes and other.................................................... 14,843 26,460

Stockholders' equity:
Common Stock, $.001 par value, 15,000,000 shares authorized, 5,801,898 and
6,021,626 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 1997 and September 30,
1997, respectively............................................................... 6 6
Class D common stock convertible, $.001 par value, 6,000,000 shares authorized,
3,947,690 and 3,727,962 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 1997 and
September 30, 1997, respectively................................................. 4 4
Capital in excess of par value..................................................... 68,479 68,479
Retained earnings.................................................................. 22,924 33,721
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Total stockholders' equity......................................................... 91,413 102,210

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity......................................... $ 171,315 $ 241,521
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SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES.

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Triumph Group, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (continued)
(dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)

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THREE MONTHS ENDED SIX MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 30,
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1996 1997 1996 1997
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Net sales............................................................. $ 63,916 $ 75,146 $119,100 $147,002
Operating costs and expenses (income):
Cost of products sold............................................... 45,540 53,013 84,686 103,770
Selling, general, andadministrative................................. 10,278 11,001 19,711 22,028
Depreciation and amortization....................................... 1,597 2,003 2,855 3,875
Gain on sale of assets.............................................. -- (1,250) -- (1,250)
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57,415 64,767 107,252 128,423

Operating income...................................................... 6,501 10,379 11,848 18,579
Interest expense, net................................................. 2,118 1,043 4,404 1,879
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Income before income taxes and extraordinary item..................... 4,383 9,336 7,444 16,700
Income tax expense.................................................... 1,753 3,641 3,005 6,513
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Income before extraordinary item...................................... 2,630 5,695 4,439 10,187
Extraordinary (loss) gain, net of income taxes......................... (1,478) 610 (1,478) 610
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Net income............................................................ $ 1,152 $ 6,305 $ 2,961 $ 10,797
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Income before extraordinary item per share............................ $ 0.38 $ 0.54 $ 0.65 $ 0.97
Extraordinary (loss) gain, net of income taxes per share.............. (0.20) 0.06 (0.20) 0.06
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Net income per share.................................................. $ 0.18 $ 0.60 $ 0.45 $ 1.03
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Shares used in computing income per share............................. 7,388 10,508 7,386 10,508
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SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES.

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Triumph Group, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (continued)
(dollars in thousands)
(unaudited)

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SIX MONTHS ENDED
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SEPTEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 30,
1996 1997
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OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income.................................................................... $ 2,961 $ 10,797
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities:
Gain on sale of assets....................................................... -- (1,250)
Gain on extinguishment of debt............................................... -- (1,000)
Depreciation and amortization................................................ 2,855 3,875
Other amortization included in interest expense.............................. 139 68
Provision for doubtful receivables........................................... 279 17
Provision for deferred income taxes.......................................... 120 802
Interest on subordinated promissory note and junior subordinated promissory
notes paid by issuance of additional notes.................................. 1,124 380
Write-off of deferred financing costs........................................ 923 --
Compensation in stock options issued to employee............................. 80 --
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions of
businesses:
Accounts receivable........................................................ (6,407) (5,963)
Inventories................................................................ (6,199) (10,421)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets.................................. (822) (620)
Accounts payable, accrued expenses, and accrued income taxes payable....... (2,033) 233
Other...................................................................... (1,784) (681)
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Net cash used in operating activities........................................ (8,764) (3,763)

INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Capital expenditures, net..................................................... (1,999) (7,385)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment of discontinued operation........ 27,350 --
Proceeds from sale of company................................................. -- 5,861
Cost of businesses acquired, net of cash acquired............................. (7,950) (33,458)
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Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities........................... 17,401 (34,982)
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Triumph Group, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (continued)
(dollars in thousands)
(unaudited)


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SIX MONTHS ENDED
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SEPTEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 30,
1996 1997
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FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Net (decrease) increase in revolving credit facility, excluding refinancing... $ (2,801) $ 45,306
Purchase of treasury stock.................................................... (10) --
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt...................................... 54,065 5,000
Retirement of long-term debt.................................................. (54,366) (7,000)
Payments of long-term debt.................................................... (4,936) (96)
Payment of deferred financing costs........................................... (510) --
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Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities........................... (8,558) 43,210
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Increase in cash.............................................................. 79 4,465
Cash at beginning of period................................................... 539 993
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Cash at end of period......................................................... $ 618 $ 5,458
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NONCASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Assumption of liabilities related to acquisition.............................. $ 10,386 $ 12,199
Covenant not to compete contract liability related to acquisition............. 2,800 1,800
Redeemable preferred stock issued in lieu of cash dividend payments and
accretion to face value..................................................... 410 --

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Cash paid for income taxes.................................................... $ 3,448 $ 6,932
Cash paid for interest........................................................ 3,872 1,609
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SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES

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Triumph Group, Inc.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)


1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have
been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for
interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article
10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information
and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete
financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting
of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have
been included. Operating results for the three and six month periods ended
September 30, 1997 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be
expected for the year ended March 31, 1998. For further information, refer to
the consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto included in the
Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 1997.

The Company's income per share and share data in the financial statements
have been retroactively restated to reflect the effect of the 65-for-one
stock split declared in connection with the initial public offering by the
Company of its common stock in October 1996.

2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

ORGANIZATION

The Company's aviation segment designs, engineers, manufactures, repairs and
overhauls aircraft components for commercial airlines, air cargo carriers, and
original equipment manufacturers on a worldwide basis. The Company's metals
segment manufactures, machines, processes, and distributes metal products to
customers in the computer, construction, container, farm equipment, and office
furniture industries, primarily within North America.

EARNINGS PER SHARE

Earnings per share for the periods presented is computed using the weighted
average number of shares of common stock outstanding after giving effect to the
65-for-one stock split effected in conjunction with the Company's initial public
offering. In addition, common share equivalents such as warrants and options are
included in the computation.

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Triumph Group, Inc.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
(Unaudited)

2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

In February 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement
No. 128, "Earnings Per Share," which is required to be adopted for annual and
quarterly periods ended after December 15, 1997. At that time, the Company will
be required to change the method currently used to compute earnings per share
and to restate all prior periods presented. Under the new requirements for
calculating primary earnings per share, the dilutive effect of stock options and
warrants will be excluded. Under this method, primary income before
extraordinary items per share (referred to as Basic EPS) for the three and six
month periods ended September 30, 1996 and 1997 would have been $.42 and $.58
and $.72 and $1.04, respectively. The impact of Statement No. 128 on the
calculation of fully diluted earnings per share for those years is not expected
to be material.

In June 1997, the FASB issued Statement No. 130, "Reporting Comprehensive
Income" and Statement No. 131, "Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and
Related Information". Both Statements become effective for fiscal periods
beginning after December 15, 1997, with early adoption permitted. The Company is
evaluating the effects these Statements will have on its financial reporting and
disclosures. The Statements are expected to have no material effect on the
Company's results of operations, financial condition, capital resources or
liquidity.

USE OF ESTIMATES

The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and
accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

3. ACQUISITIONS

On September 1, 1997, the Company acquired all of the outstanding stock of
Hydro-Mill Company ("Hydro-Mill"), based in Chatsworth, California for an
aggregate purchase price of approximately $42.2 million. The purchase price
includes cash paid at closing, a note to the former owner, the assumption of
certain liabilities, and direct costs of the acquisition. Hydro-Mill
manufactures precision machined structural parts and assemblies for the
aerospace industry. The excess of the purchase price over net assets acquired of
$20.2 million was recorded as excess of cost over net assets acquired and is
being amortized over thirty years on a straight-line basis.

As of April 30, 1997, the Company acquired substantially all of the assets
of J. D. Chapdelaine Co. ("JDC"), based in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida for an
aggregate purchase price of approximately $5.2 million. The purchase price
includes cash paid at closing, a long-term liability related to a covenant
not-to-compete contract, the assumption of certain liabilities and direct costs
of the acquisition. JDC specializes in the repair, overhaul and exchange of
electromechanical aircraft instruments. The excess of the purchase price over
net assets acquired of $1.7 million was recorded as excess of cost over net
assets acquired and is being amortized over twenty-five years on a straight-line
basis.

These acquisitions have been accounted for under the purchase method and,
accordingly, are included in the consolidated financial statements from their
dates of acquisition. Changes in purchase accounting estimates may result in a
reallocation of the purchase price within one year of the acquisitions. The
acquisitions were funded through the Company's long-term borrowings.

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Triumph Group, Inc.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
(Unaudited)

The following unaudited pro forma information has been prepared assuming the
purchases of Hydro-Mill and JDC had taken place on April 1, 1996:

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SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,
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1996 1997
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(dollars in thousands, except per share data)
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Net Sales.................................... $ 143,659 $ 158,432
Income before extraordinary item............. 5,840 10,565
Income before extraordinary item per share... 0.84 1.01
Net income................................... 4,362 11,175
Net income per share......................... 0.64 1.06
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The unaudited pro forma information includes adjustments for interest
expense that would have been incurred to finance the purchases, additional
depreciation based on the estimated fair market value of the property, plant and
equipment acquired, and the amortization of the intangible assets arising from
the transactions. The unaudited pro forma financial information is not
necessarily indicative of the results of operations as they would have been had
the transactions been effected on April 1, 1996.

4. DIVESTITURE

On July 31, 1997, the Company sold substantially all of the assets of its
Seattle, Washington based division, Air Lab, to Sextant Avionique, Inc. for
approximately $5.9 million in cash and the assumption by the purchaser of
certain liabilities. The reported results for the three and six months ended
September 30, 1997 include the gain of $1.3 million on the sale of the Air Lab
assets. For the six months ended September 30, 1996 and 1997, Air Lab had net
sales of $2.6 million and $2.1 million, respectively, and operating income of
$0.3 million and $0.2 million, respectively.

5. INVENTORIES

The components of inventories are as follows:

MARCH 31, SEPTEMBER 30,
1997 1997
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(dollars in thousands)
Raw materials...................................... $ 15,863 $ 23,815
Work-in-process.................................... 17,295 22,645
Finished goods..................................... 21,694 22,689
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Total inventories at current FIFO cost............. 54,852 69,149

Less allowance to reduce certain current
FIFO costs to LIFO basis......................... 542 542
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Total inventories.................................. $ 54,310 $ 68,607
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Approximately 12% and 16% of the inventory is valued using the LIFO method at
March 31, 1997 and September 30, 1997, respectively.

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Triumph Group, Inc.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
(Unaudited)


6. LONG-TERM DEBT

Long-Term debt consists of the following:


MARCH 31, SEPTEMBER 30,
1997 1997
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(dollars in thousands)
Revolving credit facility.......................... $ 8,707 $ 54,013
Subordinated promissory notes...................... 14,246 6,607
Junior subordinated promissory notes............... 407 426
Other debt and capital lease obligations........... 1,032 5,694
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24,392 66,740

Less current portion............................... 399 335
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$ 23,993 $ 66,405
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On September 15, 1997, the Company retired the remaining $8 million
subordinated note payable to IKON Office Solutions, Inc. (formerly Alco Standard
Corporation). The terms of the note provided for a $1 million discount in the
event the note was repaid by October 1, 1997. The cash payment of $7 million was
funded by the Company's long-term borrowings under its revolving credit
facility. The early extinguishment of this debt resulted in an extraordinary
gain of $0.6 million, net of income taxes of $0.4 million.

In July 1997, the Company entered into a $10 million discretionary line of
credit ("Line of Credit"). The Line of Credit bears interest at the current rate
offered by the lender. Borrowings under the Line of Credit are payable on the
last day of the applicable interest period or on demand. The Line of Credit
expires in July 1998 and may be continued or renewed at that time.

On May 5, 1997 the Company entered into a loan agreement with the City of
Shelbyville, Indiana related to the City of Shelbyville, Indiana Adjustable Rate
Economic Development Revenue Bonds, Series 1997 (the "Bonds"). The proceeds of
the Bonds of $5.0 million are being used to fund the expansion of the Company's
K-T Corporation facility. The Bonds are due to mature on May 1, 2012 and are
secured by an irrevocable letter of credit issued by PNC Bank, N.A.. The Bonds
bear interest at a variable weekly rate.

7. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Certain of the Company's business operations and facilities are subject to a
number of federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations. The
Company is indemnified for environmental liabilities related to assets purchased
from IKON Office Solutions, Inc. (formerly Alco Standard Corporation) which
existed prior to the acquisition of the assets and any unidentified
environmental liabilities which arise subsequent to the date of settlement
through July 22, 2000, arising from conditions or activities existing at these
facilities prior to the acquisition. In the opinion of management, there are no
significant environmental concerns which would have a material effect on the
financial condition or operating results of the Company which are not covered by
such indemnification.

The Company is involved in certain litigation matters arising out of its
normal business activities. In the opinion of management, the ultimate
resolution of such litigation will not have a material effect on the financial
condition or operating results of the Company.

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Triumph Group, Inc.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
(Unaudited)

8. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

On October 24, 1997, the Company amended its existing credit agreement with
its lenders to provide for an additional $40 million in borrowing capacity. The
amended credit agreement increases the revolving credit facility to $125
million. The amended agreement is similar in form and substance to the $85
million credit agreement dated March 31, 1997.

On October 29, 1997, the Company acquired all of the outstanding stock of
Stolper-Fabralloy Company, LLC ("Stolper"). The transaction was funded by
borrowings under the Credit Facility. Stolper fabricates sheet metal from
high temperature alloys, which is used primarily in the hot section of jet
engines. Stolper also provides repair and overhaul services to aerospace
end-users. Stolper operates facilities in Brookfield, Wisconsin and Phoenix,
Arizona. The cash portion of the purchase price was approximately $33.6
million.

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Management's Discussion And Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations

RESULT OF OPERATIONS

Net sales for the three month period ended September 30, 1997 increased
17.6% to $75.1 million from $63.9 million for the three month period ended
September 30, 1996. Net sales for the six month period ended September 30,
1997 increased 23.4% to $147.0 million from $119.1 million for the six month
period ended September 30, 1996. The Aviation Group's sales increased 31.4%
to $53.9 million from $41.0 million for the three months ended September 30,
1997 and increased 34.2% to $102.8 million from $76.6 million for the six
months ended September 30, 1997. This increase in net sales reflects the
Aviation Group's acquisitions of Advanced Materials Technologies, Inc.
("AMTI"), JDC Company ("JDC") and Hydro-Mill Co. ("Hydro-Mill"). The increase
was primarily due to the inclusion of an aggregate of $11.8 million and $4.5
million in net sales for the three months ended September 30, 1997 and 1996,
respectively. The increase for the six months ended September 30, 1997 was
primarily due to the inclusion of an aggregate of $19.9 million and $4.5
million in net sales for the six months ended September 30, 1997 and 1996,
respectively for AMTI, JDC and Hydro-Mill. The remaining operating divisions
and subsidiaries in the Aviation Group experienced a 17.9% and 16.2% increase
in net sales over the three and six months ended September 30, 1996,
respectively. The increase in the Aviation Group was due to increased demand
for overhaul and repair services from the commercial airlines and air cargo
carriers, as well as increased orders of aircraft components from OEMs. Net
sales for the three month period ended September 30, 1997 in the Metals Group
decreased 7.2% to $21.2 million from $22.9 million for the three month period
ended September 30, 1996. Net sales for the six month period ended September
30, 1997 in the Metals Group increased 4.0% to $44.2 million from $42.5
million for the six month period ended September 30, 1996. The increase in
the Metals Group was primarily due to increased volume over the prior year.

Cost of goods sold for the three month period ended September 30, 1997
was 70.5% of sales compared to 71.2% for the three month period ended
September 30, 1996. The increase was primarily due to the inclusion of an
aggregate of $7.0 million and $1.9 million for the three months ended
September 30, 1997 and 1996, respectively, in cost of products sold
associated with the net sales generated by AMTI, JDC and Hydro-Mill. Cost of
goods sold for the six month period ended September 30, 1997 was 70.6%
compared to 71.1% for the six month period ended September 30, 1996. The
increase was primarily due to the inclusion of an aggregate of $12.0 million
and $1.9 million for the six months ended September 30, 1997 and 1996,
respectively, in cost of products sold associated with the net sales
generated by AMTI, JDC and Hydro-Mill.

Gross profit increased by $8.8 million, or 25.6%, to $43.2 million for
the six months ended September 30, 1997 from $34.4 million for the six months
ended September 30, 1996. Of this increase, $5.4 million was a result of the
inclusion of gross profit on the net sales generated by AMTI, JDC and
Hydro-Mill. As a percentage of net sales, gross profit was 29.4% and 28.9%
for the six months ended September 30, 1997 and 1996, respectively.

Selling, general and administrative expenses for the three month period
ended September 30, 1997 increased $0.7 million to $11.0 million from $10.3
million for the three month period ended September 30, 1996. The increase was
primarily due to the inclusion of an aggregate of $1.5 million and $1.2
million for the three months ended September 30, 1997 and 1996, respectively,
in selling, general and administrative expenses of AMTI, JDC and Hydro-Mill.
For the six month period ended September 30, 1997 these expenses increased
$2.3 million to $22.0 million from $19.7 million for the six months ended
September 30, 1996. The increase was primarily due to the inclusion of an
aggregate of $2.8 million and $1.2 million for the six months ended September
30, 1997 and 1996, respectively, in selling, general and administrative
expenses of AMTI, JDC and Hydro-Mill. The remaining increase is associated
with the higher sales activity level generated by the Aviation Group.


Depreciation and amortization for the three month period ended September 30,
1997 increased $0.4 million to $2.0 million from $1.6 million for the three
month period ended September 30, 1996. Depreciation and amortization for the six
month period ended September 30, 1997 increased $1.0 million to $3.9 million
from $2.9 million for the six month period ended September 30, 1997. The
increase is primarily attributable to the depreciation and amortization on the
increased asset base related to the inclusion of the Aviation Group's
acquisitions of AMTI, JDC and Hydro-Mill.

Operating income as a percentage of sales increased from 10.2% for the
three month period ended September 30, 1996 to 13.8% for the three month
period ended September 30, 1997. The increase was primarily due to the
inclusion of an aggregate of $2.6 million and $1.0 million in operating
income for AMTI, JDC and Hydro-Mill for the three months ended September 30,
1997 and 1996, respectively, accounting for $1.6 million of the increase. The
remaining increase was related to a $1.3 million gain on the sale of Air Lab,
and a $1.1 million, or 19.5%, improvement in operating income of the other
operating divisions and subsidiaries in the Aviation Group. Similarly,
operating income as a percentage of sales increased from 9.9% for the six
month period ended September 30, 1996 to 12.6% for the six month period ended
September 30, 1997.

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Management's Discussion And Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations


The increase for the six months ended September 30, 1997 was primarily
due to the inclusion of an aggregate of $4.0 million and $1.0 million in
operating income for AMTI, JDC and Hydro-Mill for the six months ended
September 30, 1997 and 1996, respectively. The remaining increase was related
to a $1.3 million gain on the sale of Air Lab, a $1.3 million, or 11.9%,
improvement in the operating income of the remaining operating divisions and
subsidiaries in the Aviation Group and $1.3 million improvement in the
operating income of the Metals Group.

Interest expense of $1.0 million for the three months ended September 30,
1997 represents a $1.1 million decrease from the three month period ended
September 30, 1996. For the six month period ended September 30,1997 interest
expense decreased $2.5 million to $1.9 million. This decrease from the prior
year was primarily due to reduced debt levels associated with the application of
the proceeds from the initial public offering of the Company's common stock and
proceeds from the sale of Air Lab, which was partially offset by the
acquisitions of AMTI, JDC and Hydro-Mill, the cash portions of which were
financed by borrowings under the Credit Agreement.

An extraordinary gain for the three and six months ended September 30, 1997
of $0.6 million (net of tax of $0.4 million) relates to a discount realized on
the prepayment of a subordinated note payable to IKON Office Solutions, Inc.
(formerly Alco Standard Corporation). An extraordinary loss for the three and
six months ended September 30, 1996 relates to prepayment premiums and the
related write-off of unamortized deferred financing costs due to the retirement
of 11% senior subordinated notes, senior term loans and the revolving credit
facility.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

The Company's working capital needs are generally funded through cash
flows from operations and borrowings under its credit arrangements. The
Company used approximately $3.8 million of cash flows from operating
activities, principally for working capital requirements, for the six months
ended September 30, 1997. The Company used approximately $35.0 million in
investing activities, while providing $43.2 million in financing activities
for the six months ended September 30, 1997. As of September 30, 1997, $29.7
million was available under the $85.0 million revolving credit facility (the
"Credit Facility"). On October 24, 1997, the Company amended the Credit
Facility, increasing it to $125.0 million from $85.0 million. The Credit
Facility matures on March 31, 2002 and bears interest, at the option of the
Company, at the fluctuating prime rate or LIBOR, plus applicable points. On
September 30, 1997, an aggregate amount of approximately $54.0 million was
outstanding under the Credit Facility, $50.0 million of which was accruing
interest at LIBOR (plus applicable basis points) of 6.1875% per annum, and
$4.0 million of which was accruing interest at the prime rate of 8.5% per
annum. Amounts repaid under the Credit Facility may be reborrowed.

On September 15, 1997, the Company retired the remaining $8 million
subordinated note payable to IKON Office Solutions, Inc. (formerly Alco
Standard Corporation). The terms of the note provided for a $1 million
discount in the event the note was repaid by October 1, 1997. The cash
payment of $7 million was funded by the Company's long-term borrowings under
its revolving credit facility. The early extinguishment of this debt resulted
in an extraordinary gain of $0.6 million, net of income taxes of $0.4 million.

In July 1997, the Company entered into a $10 million discretionary line
of credit (the "Line of Credit"). The Line of Credit bears interest at the
current rate offered by the lender. Borrowings under the Line of Credit are
payable on the last day of the applicable interest period or on demand. The
Line of Credit expires in July 1998 and may be continued or renewed at that
time.

On May 5, 1997, the Company entered into a loan agreement with the City of
Shelbyville, Indiana related to the City of Shelbyville, Indiana Adjustable
Rate Economic Development Revenue Bonds, Series 1997 (the "Bonds"). The
proceeds of the Bonds of $5.0 million are being used to fund the expansion of
the Company's K-T Corporation facility. The Bonds are due to mature on May 1,
2012 and are secured by an irrevocable letter of credit issued by PNC Bank,
N.A.. The Bonds bear interest at a variable weekly rate.

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Management's Discussion And Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Capital expenditures were approximately $7.4 million for the six months
ended September 30, 1997 primarily for manufacturing machinery and equipment
for the Aviation Group. The Company funded these expenditures through
borrowings under its Credit Facility and from the proceeds from the Bonds.
The Company expects capital expenditures to be approximately $15.0 million
for its fiscal year ending March 31, 1998. The expenditures are expected to
be used primarily to expand capacity at several facilities in the Aviation
Group.

On October 29, 1997, the Company acquired all of the outstanding stock of
Stolper-Fabralloy Company ("Stolper"). The transaction was funded by
borrowings under the Credit Facility. Stolper fabricates sheet metal from
high temperature alloys, which is used primarily in the hot section of jet
engines. Stolper also provides repair and overhaul services to aerospace
end-users. Stolper operates facilities in Brookfield, Wisconsin and Phoenix,
Arizona. The cash portion of the purchase price was approximately $33.6
million.

On September 1, 1997, the Company acquired all of the outstanding stock
of Hydro-Mill in a cash transaction. The transaction was funded by borrowings
under the Credit Facility. Hydro-Mill, based in Chatsworth, California,
specializes in the manufacture of precision machined structural parts and
assemblies for the aerospace industry. The cash purchase price was
approximately $31.5 million.

On July 31, 1997, the Company sold substantially all of the assets of its
Seattle, Washington based division, Air Lab, to Sextant Avionique, Inc. for
approximately $5.9 million in cash and the assumption by the purchaser of
certain liabilities. In connection with the sale of AirLab, the Company and
Sextant entered into a five-year marketing and service agreement pursuant to
which A. Biederman, a division of the Company, will serve as an authorized
warranty and non-warranty repair station for certain products of Sextant and
as an authorized distributor for spare parts of Sextant. The Company
believes that such marketing and service agreement will enhance customer
service and increase its market share in instrument repair and distribution.

As of April 30, 1997, the Company acquired substantially all of the
assets of JDC in a cash transaction. The transaction was funded by borrowings
under the Credit Facility. JDC, based in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, specializes
in the repair, overhaul and exchange of electromechanical aircraft
instruments. The cash purchase price was approximately $2.1 million.

On October 27, 1997, the Company announced its intention to file a
registration statement in early November with the Securities and Exchange
Commission to offer up to 2.0 million additional shares of common stock. The
proceeds of the offering will be used to repay indebtedness.

The Company believes that cash generated by operations, borrowings under
the Credit Facility, and proceeds from the Bonds will be sufficient to meet
anticipated cash requirements for its current operations. However, the
Company has a stated policy to grow through acquisition and is continuously
evaluating various acquisition opportunities. As a result, the Company
currently is pursuing the potential purchase of a number of candidates. In
the event that more than one of these transactions were successfully
consummated, the availability under the Credit Facility might be fully
utilized and additional funding sources may be needed. There can be no
assurance that such funding sources will be available to the Company.

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Management's Discussion And Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This report contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 relating to the Company's
future operations and prospects, including statements that are based on
current projections and expectations about the markets in which the Company
operates, and management's beliefs concerning future performance and capital
requirements based upon currently available information. Actual results could
differ materially from management's current expectations and there can be no
assurance that additional capital will not be required or that additional
capital, if required, will be available on reasonable terms, if at all, at
such times and in such amounts as may be needed by the Company. In addition
to these factors, among other factors that could cause actual results to
differ materially are uncertainties relating to the integration of acquired
businesses, general economic conditions affecting the Company's two business
segments, dependence of certain of the Company's businesses on certain key
customers as well as competitive factors relating to the aviation and metals
industries. For a more detailed discussion of these and other factors
affecting the Company, see the risk factors described in the Company's
registration statement on Form S-1 filed with Securities and Exchange
Commission in October 1996 and the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for
the year ended March 31, 1997, filed with the SEC in June 1997.

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PART II.  Other Information

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

NOT APPLICABLE

ITEM 2. CHANGES IN SECURITIES

NOT APPLICABLE

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

NOT APPLICABLE

ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

The Company's Annual Meeting of Stockholders was held on July 24, 1997.
At such meeting, the following matters were voted upon by the stockholders,
receiving the number of affirmative, negative and withheld votes, as well
as abstentions and broker non-votes, set forth below for each matter.

1. Election of six persons to the Company's Board of Directors to serve
until the 1998 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and until their
successors are elected and qualified.


Richard C. Ill:
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5,352,360 Affirmative

96,874 Withheld

John R. Bartholdson:
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5,352,360 Affirmative

96,874 Withheld

Richard C. Gozon:
----------------

5,352,360 Affirmative

96,874 Withheld

Claude F. Kronk:
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5,352,360 Affirmative

96,874 Withheld

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Joseph M. Silvestri :
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5,207,369 Affirmative

241,865 Withheld

Michael A. Delaney :
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5,352,360 Affirmative

96,874 Withheld

2. Ratification of the selection Ernst & Young LLP as independent public
accountants for the Company for the fiscal year ending March 31, 1998.

9,161,969 Affirmative

15,227 Negative

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION

On October 29, 1997, the Company acquired all of the outstanding
stock of Stolper-Fabralloy Company, LLC ("Stolper"). The transaction was
funded by borrowings under the Credit Facility. Stolper fabricates sheet
metal from high temperature alloys, which is used primarily in the hot
section of jet engines. Stolper also provides repair and overhaul
services to aerospace end-users. Stolper operates facilities in
Brookfield, Wisconsin and Phoenix, Arizona. The cash portion of the
purchase price was approximately $33.6 million.


ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

A. Exhibits

(10.1) Stolper-Fabralloy Company, LLC Stock Purchase Agreement

(10.2) First Amendment to Credit Agreement

(11) Statement re: computation of earnings per share

(27) Financial Data Schedule

B. Reports on Form 8-K

Form 8-K filed on September 15, 1997.


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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

Triumph Group, Inc.
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(Registrant)

/s/ Richard C. Ill
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Richard C. Ill, President & CEO

/s/ John R. Bartholdson
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John R. Bartholdson, Senior Vice President & CFO
(Principal Financial Officer)

/s/ Kevin E. Kindig
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Kevin E. Kindig, Controller
(Principal Accounting Officer)




Dated: November 4, 1997



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