Grumman S2F/S2 Tracker Part One : Development, Testing, Variants, and Foreign Users.
Product code 9780996825825
Grumman
Series Naval Fighters Number 101
Publisher/Brand Ginter
Author R.J Kowalski, T.H. Thomason
Format a4
No. Pages 200
Version Soft cover
Language English
Category Aviationbooks
Subcategory US » US Prop Aircraft
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The Grumman S2F (S-2) was developed to meet a specific mission requirement, carrier-based antisubmarine warfare. It proved to be so useful and adaptable that it is still in military and civil service more than 60 years after it first flew in December 1952. Richly illustrated and personalized by Tracker pilots and crewmen anecdotes, Grumman S2F/S-2 Tracker describes its evolution from initial requirement to eventual replacement including unsuccessful Grumman proposals for improved versions. Its service in foreign militaries like the Dutch Naval Air Service and adaptation to wildfire control are also summarized along with descriptions of the Carrier On-board Delivery (COD) and Airborne Early Warning (AEW) variants.
110 drawings, 374 b&w photos and 14 color photos.
