| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 151646 |
| Military Code: | 853 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Grumman S-2 Tracker |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Grumman S-2 Tracker |
| Aircraft Version: | Grumman S-2E Tracker |
| C/n (msn): | 179C |
| Operator Titles: | Australia - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | VC851 |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | NowraMap |
| Region / Country: | New South Wales, Australia |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: YSNW IATA: NOA Local: - Other: - |
| Collection: | Fleet Air Arm Museum |
| Photo Date: | 21 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Phil Vabre |
| Photo ID: | 623469 |
| Photo Comment |
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Intended for the US Navy, this aircraft ditched into Long Island Sound during a pre-delivery test flight from the Grumman factory. The remains were acquired by the RAN FAA as a training aid and shipped to Australia in 1966. While unloading, the aircraft was dropped into Sydney Harbour! The aircraft was cut up and trucked to Nowra where the nose section survives in fake VC851 markings as a "kids' simulator" in the RAN FAA Museum. This photo is copyright © Phil Vabre, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 25 November 2023, and has since been viewed 128 times. |