Registration / Serial:149240
Alternate Serial:9240
Military Code:RL-240
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Version:Grumman S2F-3 Tracker (G-121)
C/n (msn):84C
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:Scientific Development Squadron One
City / Airport:Patuxent River - NAS / Trapnell Field (KNHK / NHK)Map
Region / Country:Maryland, United States
Collection:Naval Air & Test Evaluation Museum
Photo Date:15 September 2017
Photo by:PhilContact
Photo ID:268982Submit Correction
View count: 204
These are inaccurate markings on this museum display. The aircraft was indeed operated at NAS Pax with the Naval Research Laboratory's (NRL) air component. In 2004 the NRL air component was formally designated a squadron, Scientific Development Squadron One VXS-1. It was given a tail code and squadron patch. Squadron's and units aboard NAS Patuxent River used to be charged with maintaining the upkeep of the Pax museum aircraft, and when the S-2D was brought in for a fresh paint job, someone decided to mark the bird up in VXS-1 markings instead of maintaining the aircraft's actual markings from it's time in service with NRL.
Registration / Serial:149240
Alternate Serial:9240
Aircraft Version:Grumman S2F-3 Tracker (G-121)
C/n (msn):84C
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Patuxent River - NAS / Trapnell Field (KNHK / NHK)Map
Region / Country:Maryland, United States
Photo Date:15 September 2017
Photo by:PhilContact
Registration / Serial:149240
Alternate Serial:9240
Military Code:RL-240
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Version:Grumman S2F-3 Tracker (G-121)
C/n (msn):84C
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:Scientific Development Squadron One
City / Airport:Patuxent River - NAS / Trapnell Field (KNHK / NHK)Map
Region / Country:Maryland, United States
Collection:Naval Air & Test Evaluation Museum
Photo Date:15 September 2017
Photo by:PhilContact
Photo ID:268982Submit Correction
View count: 204
These are inaccurate markings on this museum display. The aircraft was indeed operated at NAS Pax with the Naval Research Laboratory's (NRL) air component. In 2004 the NRL air component was formally designated a squadron, Scientific Development Squadron One VXS-1. It was given a tail code and squadron patch. Squadron's and units aboard NAS Patuxent River used to be charged with maintaining the upkeep of the Pax museum aircraft, and when the S-2D was brought in for a fresh paint job, someone decided to mark the bird up in VXS-1 markings instead of maintaining the aircraft's actual markings from it's time in service with NRL.
Registration / Serial:149240
Alternate Serial:9240
Aircraft Version:Grumman S2F-3 Tracker (G-121)
C/n (msn):84C
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Patuxent River - NAS / Trapnell Field (KNHK / NHK)Map
Region / Country:Maryland, United States
Photo Date:15 September 2017
Photo by:PhilContact