Grumman S-2 Tracker

Grumman S-2 Tracker
Charleston, South Carolina (SC), US
The Grumman S-2 Tracker (previously S2F prior to 1962) was the first purpose-built, single airframe anti-submarine warfare (ASW) aircraft to enter service with the U.S. Navy. The Tracker was of conventional design with twin engines, a high wing and tricycle undercarriage. The type was exported to a number of navies around the world. Introduced in 1952 the Tracker saw service in the USN until the mid-1970s with a few aircraft remaining in service with other air arms into the 21st century. The last operating fleet is maintained by Argentina and Brazil.

USS Yorktown, Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum is located in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina.

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grumman_S-2E_Tracker
The Grumman S-2 Tracker (previously S2F prior to 1962) was the first purpose-built, single airframe anti-submarine warfare (ASW) aircraft to enter service with the U.S. Navy. The Tracker was of conventional design with twin engines, a high wing and tricycle undercarriage. The type was exported to a number of navies around the world. Introduced in 1952 the Tracker saw service in the USN until the mid-1970s with a few aircraft remaining in service with other air arms into the 21st century. The last operating fleet is maintained by Argentina and Brazil.

USS Yorktown, Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum is located in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grumman_S-2E_Tracker
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By: Mike1989

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