619 results found
Registration / Serial:VH-NVX
Alternate Serial:N12-152333
Military Code:844
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Version:Grumman S-2G Tracker (G-121)
C/n (msn):220C
Display Paint:Australia - Navy
City / Airport:Mangalore (YMNG)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Event:Mangalore Air Show 1992
Photo Date:19 April 1992
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Photo ID:28885Submit Correction
View count: 399
This Historic aircraft was taken in flight at the Mangalore Air Show in Victoria Australia. This aircraft was aquired along with other trackers in 1977. They replaces the 12 S-2E aircraft.
Registration / Serial:VH-NVX
Alternate Serial:N12-152333
Aircraft Version:Grumman S-2G Tracker (G-121)
C/n (msn):220C
Display Paint:Australia - Navy
City / Airport:Mangalore (YMNG)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:19 April 1992
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Registration / Serial:VH-NVX
Alternate Serial:N12-152333
Military Code:844
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Version:Grumman S-2G Tracker (G-121)
C/n (msn):220C
Display Paint:Australia - Navy
City / Airport:Mangalore (YMNG)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Event:Mangalore Air Show 1992
Photo Date:19 April 1992
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Photo ID:28885Submit Correction
View count: 399
This Historic aircraft was taken in flight at the Mangalore Air Show in Victoria Australia. This aircraft was aquired along with other trackers in 1977. They replaces the 12 S-2E aircraft.
Registration / Serial:VH-NVX
Alternate Serial:N12-152333
Aircraft Version:Grumman S-2G Tracker (G-121)
C/n (msn):220C
Display Paint:Australia - Navy
City / Airport:Mangalore (YMNG)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:19 April 1992
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Registration / Serial:133275
Military Code:3B-806
Other Marks:1S257
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Version:Grumman TS-2A Tracker
C/n (msn):246
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Tucson - Davis-Monthan AFB (KDMA / DMA)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:22 April 1971
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:28860Submit Correction
View count: 439
Built for US Navy as an S2F-1 anti-submarine aircraft. Later converted to S2F-1T trainer, redesignated to TS-2A in 1962 and serving with VT-28 Squadron. In storage at MASDC circa Sep 1970 with inventory code 1S257, but soon returned to service. Back to MASDC in Apr 1978, now as 1S703. Became N423DF(2) in 1985 and converted to airtanker for Hemet Valley Flying Service. Flew as Tanker 77, then Tanker 84. Withdrawn from use circa 2004.
Registration / Serial:133275
Aircraft Version:Grumman TS-2A Tracker
C/n (msn):246
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Tucson - Davis-Monthan AFB (KDMA / DMA)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:22 April 1971
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:133275
Military Code:3B-806
Other Marks:1S257
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Version:Grumman TS-2A Tracker
C/n (msn):246
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Tucson - Davis-Monthan AFB (KDMA / DMA)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:22 April 1971
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:28860Submit Correction
View count: 439
Built for US Navy as an S2F-1 anti-submarine aircraft. Later converted to S2F-1T trainer, redesignated to TS-2A in 1962 and serving with VT-28 Squadron. In storage at MASDC circa Sep 1970 with inventory code 1S257, but soon returned to service. Back to MASDC in Apr 1978, now as 1S703. Became N423DF(2) in 1985 and converted to airtanker for Hemet Valley Flying Service. Flew as Tanker 77, then Tanker 84. Withdrawn from use circa 2004.
Registration / Serial:133275
Aircraft Version:Grumman TS-2A Tracker
C/n (msn):246
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Tucson - Davis-Monthan AFB (KDMA / DMA)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:22 April 1971
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:N12-153595
Military Code:840
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Version:Grumman S-2E Tracker
C/n (msn):339C
Operator Titles:Australia - Navy
City / Airport:Adelaide - Parafield (YPPF)Map
Region / Country:South Australia, Australia
Photo Date:12 October 1976
Photo by:Daniel TannerContact
Photo ID:26264Submit Correction
View count: 230
Lost in hangar fire at Nowra (HMAS Albatross) December 4, 1976.
Registration / Serial:N12-153595
Aircraft Version:Grumman S-2E Tracker
C/n (msn):339C
Operator Titles:Australia - Navy
City / Airport:Adelaide - Parafield (YPPF)Map
Region / Country:South Australia, Australia
Photo Date:12 October 1976
Photo by:Daniel TannerContact
Registration / Serial:N12-153595
Military Code:840
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Version:Grumman S-2E Tracker
C/n (msn):339C
Operator Titles:Australia - Navy
City / Airport:Adelaide - Parafield (YPPF)Map
Region / Country:South Australia, Australia
Photo Date:12 October 1976
Photo by:Daniel TannerContact
Photo ID:26264Submit Correction
View count: 230
Lost in hangar fire at Nowra (HMAS Albatross) December 4, 1976.
Registration / Serial:N12-153595
Aircraft Version:Grumman S-2E Tracker
C/n (msn):339C
Operator Titles:Australia - Navy
City / Airport:Adelaide - Parafield (YPPF)Map
Region / Country:South Australia, Australia
Photo Date:12 October 1976
Photo by:Daniel TannerContact
Registration / Serial:N12-153595
Other Marks:840
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Version:Grumman S-2E Tracker
C/n (msn):339C
Operator Titles:Australia - Navy
City / Airport:Adelaide - Parafield (YPPF)Map
Region / Country:South Australia, Australia
Photo Date:12 October 1976
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Photo ID:26126Submit Correction
View count: 422
Registration / Serial:N12-153595
Aircraft Version:Grumman S-2E Tracker
C/n (msn):339C
Operator Titles:Australia - Navy
City / Airport:Adelaide - Parafield (YPPF)Map
Region / Country:South Australia, Australia
Photo Date:12 October 1976
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Registration / Serial:N12-153595
Other Marks:840
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Version:Grumman S-2E Tracker
C/n (msn):339C
Operator Titles:Australia - Navy
City / Airport:Adelaide - Parafield (YPPF)Map
Region / Country:South Australia, Australia
Photo Date:12 October 1976
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Photo ID:26126Submit Correction
View count: 422
Registration / Serial:N12-153595
Aircraft Version:Grumman S-2E Tracker
C/n (msn):339C
Operator Titles:Australia - Navy
City / Airport:Adelaide - Parafield (YPPF)Map
Region / Country:South Australia, Australia
Photo Date:12 October 1976
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Registration / Serial:MM148295
Military Code:AS-23
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Version:Grumman S-2A Tracker
C/n (msn):734
Operator Titles:Italy - Air Force
City / Airport:Paris - Le Bourget (LFPB / LBG)Map
Country:France
Event:Paris Air Show 1963
Photo Date:15 June 1963
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:25077Submit Correction
View count: 303
Italian Air Force S-2A Tracker on display at the 1963 Paris Air Show.
Registration / Serial:MM148295
Aircraft Version:Grumman S-2A Tracker
C/n (msn):734
Operator Titles:Italy - Air Force
City / Airport:Paris - Le Bourget (LFPB / LBG)Map
Country:France
Photo Date:15 June 1963
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:MM148295
Military Code:AS-23
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Version:Grumman S-2A Tracker
C/n (msn):734
Operator Titles:Italy - Air Force
City / Airport:Paris - Le Bourget (LFPB / LBG)Map
Country:France
Event:Paris Air Show 1963
Photo Date:15 June 1963
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:25077Submit Correction
View count: 303
Italian Air Force S-2A Tracker on display at the 1963 Paris Air Show.
Registration / Serial:MM148295
Aircraft Version:Grumman S-2A Tracker
C/n (msn):734
Operator Titles:Italy - Air Force
City / Airport:Paris - Le Bourget (LFPB / LBG)Map
Country:France
Photo Date:15 June 1963
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:VH-NVX
Alternate Serial:N12-152333
Military Code:844
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Version:Grumman S-2G Tracker (G-121)
C/n (msn):220C
Display Paint:Australia - Navy
City / Airport:Newcastle - Williamtown (YWLM / NTL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Event:RAAF Williamtown Air Show 1987
Photo Date:November 1987
Photo by:David CarterContact
Photo ID:23363Submit Correction
View count: 213
Part of the Fleet Air Arm Historic Flight, VH-NVX was built as an S-2E but upgraded to an S-2G before it was delivered to the Australian Navy in 1977. Joined the historic flight in 1985.
Registration / Serial:VH-NVX
Alternate Serial:N12-152333
Aircraft Version:Grumman S-2G Tracker (G-121)
C/n (msn):220C
Display Paint:Australia - Navy
City / Airport:Newcastle - Williamtown (YWLM / NTL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:November 1987
Photo by:David CarterContact
Registration / Serial:VH-NVX
Alternate Serial:N12-152333
Military Code:844
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Version:Grumman S-2G Tracker (G-121)
C/n (msn):220C
Display Paint:Australia - Navy
City / Airport:Newcastle - Williamtown (YWLM / NTL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Event:RAAF Williamtown Air Show 1987
Photo Date:November 1987
Photo by:David CarterContact
Photo ID:23363Submit Correction
View count: 213
Part of the Fleet Air Arm Historic Flight, VH-NVX was built as an S-2E but upgraded to an S-2G before it was delivered to the Australian Navy in 1977. Joined the historic flight in 1985.
Registration / Serial:VH-NVX
Alternate Serial:N12-152333
Aircraft Version:Grumman S-2G Tracker (G-121)
C/n (msn):220C
Display Paint:Australia - Navy
City / Airport:Newcastle - Williamtown (YWLM / NTL)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:November 1987
Photo by:David CarterContact
Registration / Serial:F-ZBEW
Other Marks:11
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Version:Conair S-2T Turbo Firecat
Manufacturers:Grumman / Conair
C/n (msn):621 (025)
Operator Titles:Sécurité Civile
Aircraft Name:Miss T11
City / Airport:Northolt (EGWU / NHT)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:6 October 2011
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:22062Submit Correction
View count: 161
Most of the 35 Turbo Firecats were converted by Conair from ex-RCN Trackers, but this one was originally USN S-2A (S2F-1) Bu 136712. Registered C-GYQY by Conair as a Firecat (previously used on a Bristol Freighter) and delivered to the French Protection Civile at Marseille as F-WEOL. Returned for conversion to Turbo in 1993. Named "Miss T11"
Registration / Serial:F-ZBEW
Aircraft Version:Conair S-2T Turbo Firecat
C/n (msn):621 (025)
Operator Titles:Sécurité Civile
City / Airport:Northolt (EGWU / NHT)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:6 October 2011
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:F-ZBEW
Other Marks:11
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Version:Conair S-2T Turbo Firecat
Manufacturers:Grumman / Conair
C/n (msn):621 (025)
Operator Titles:Sécurité Civile
Aircraft Name:Miss T11
City / Airport:Northolt (EGWU / NHT)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:6 October 2011
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:22062Submit Correction
View count: 161
Most of the 35 Turbo Firecats were converted by Conair from ex-RCN Trackers, but this one was originally USN S-2A (S2F-1) Bu 136712. Registered C-GYQY by Conair as a Firecat (previously used on a Bristol Freighter) and delivered to the French Protection Civile at Marseille as F-WEOL. Returned for conversion to Turbo in 1993. Named "Miss T11"
Registration / Serial:F-ZBEW
Aircraft Version:Conair S-2T Turbo Firecat
C/n (msn):621 (025)
Operator Titles:Sécurité Civile
City / Airport:Northolt (EGWU / NHT)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:6 October 2011
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:N406DF
Fleet number:73
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Version:Grumman S-2A(AT) Tracker
C/n (msn):293
Operator Titles:Hemet Valley Flying Service
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:6 October 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:21294Submit Correction
View count: 280
Fire bombers at rest. Behind are Hemet Valley C-119C N13744 '86' and Aero Union C-54A N11712 '02'
Registration / Serial:N406DF
Aircraft Version:Grumman S-2A(AT) Tracker
C/n (msn):293
Operator Titles:Hemet Valley Flying Service
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:6 October 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:N406DF
Fleet number:73
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Version:Grumman S-2A(AT) Tracker
C/n (msn):293
Operator Titles:Hemet Valley Flying Service
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:6 October 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:21294Submit Correction
View count: 280
Fire bombers at rest. Behind are Hemet Valley C-119C N13744 '86' and Aero Union C-54A N11712 '02'
Registration / Serial:N406DF
Aircraft Version:Grumman S-2A(AT) Tracker
C/n (msn):293
Operator Titles:Hemet Valley Flying Service
City / Airport:Hemet - Hemet-Ryan (KHMT / HMT)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:6 October 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:6472
Other Marks:136472
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Version:Grumman S-2F Tracker
C/n (msn):381
Operator Titles:Thailand - Navy
City / Airport:Bangkok - Don Mueang International (VTBD / DMK)Map
Country:Thailand
Photo Date:November 1983
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:21220Submit Correction
View count: 350
Unfortunately with a camera-shy front end, this Tracker was supplied to Thailand from MASDC stocks, having arrived at DM from RAW-75 ('6N') as long ago as 1967. Later re-serialled by the Royal Thai Navy as 1105
Registration / Serial:6472
Aircraft Version:Grumman S-2F Tracker
C/n (msn):381
Operator Titles:Thailand - Navy
City / Airport:Bangkok - Don Mueang International (VTBD / DMK)Map
Country:Thailand
Photo Date:November 1983
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:6472
Other Marks:136472
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Version:Grumman S-2F Tracker
C/n (msn):381
Operator Titles:Thailand - Navy
City / Airport:Bangkok - Don Mueang International (VTBD / DMK)Map
Country:Thailand
Photo Date:November 1983
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:21220Submit Correction
View count: 350
Unfortunately with a camera-shy front end, this Tracker was supplied to Thailand from MASDC stocks, having arrived at DM from RAW-75 ('6N') as long ago as 1967. Later re-serialled by the Royal Thai Navy as 1105
Registration / Serial:6472
Aircraft Version:Grumman S-2F Tracker
C/n (msn):381
Operator Titles:Thailand - Navy
City / Airport:Bangkok - Don Mueang International (VTBD / DMK)Map
Country:Thailand
Photo Date:November 1983
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:4131
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Version:Grumman S-2F Tracker
C/n (msn):631
Operator Titles:Japan - Navy
City / Airport:Kanoya (RJFY)Map
Country:Japan
Collection:Kanoya Air Base Museum
Photo Date:26 October 2014
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:20509Submit Correction
View count: 167
The JMSDF received 50 S2F-1 from US stocks in 1957, operating the last until 1984. It was known as 'Aotaka' (Blue Hawk) in Japanese service
Registration / Serial:4131
Aircraft Version:Grumman S-2F Tracker
C/n (msn):631
Operator Titles:Japan - Navy
City / Airport:Kanoya (RJFY)Map
Country:Japan
Photo Date:26 October 2014
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:4131
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Version:Grumman S-2F Tracker
C/n (msn):631
Operator Titles:Japan - Navy
City / Airport:Kanoya (RJFY)Map
Country:Japan
Collection:Kanoya Air Base Museum
Photo Date:26 October 2014
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:20509Submit Correction
View count: 167
The JMSDF received 50 S2F-1 from US stocks in 1957, operating the last until 1984. It was known as 'Aotaka' (Blue Hawk) in Japanese service
Registration / Serial:4131
Aircraft Version:Grumman S-2F Tracker
C/n (msn):631
Operator Titles:Japan - Navy
City / Airport:Kanoya (RJFY)Map
Country:Japan
Photo Date:26 October 2014
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:149877
Military Code:TCB-877
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Version:Grumman S-2F Tracker
C/n (msn):152C
Operator Titles:Turkey - Navy
City / Airport:Istanbul - Atatürk (LTBA / ISL)Map
Country:Turkey
Photo Date:2 June 2011
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:20262Submit Correction
View count: 214
Outstanding exhibit at the Turkish AF Museum, where recent improvements include the laying of an artificial grass-like surface. One of about 30 ex-USN Trackers delivered to Turkey and serving till 1994
Registration / Serial:149877
Aircraft Version:Grumman S-2F Tracker
C/n (msn):152C
Operator Titles:Turkey - Navy
City / Airport:Istanbul - Atatürk (LTBA / ISL)Map
Country:Turkey
Photo Date:2 June 2011
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:149877
Military Code:TCB-877
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Version:Grumman S-2F Tracker
C/n (msn):152C
Operator Titles:Turkey - Navy
City / Airport:Istanbul - Atatürk (LTBA / ISL)Map
Country:Turkey
Photo Date:2 June 2011
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:20262Submit Correction
View count: 214
Outstanding exhibit at the Turkish AF Museum, where recent improvements include the laying of an artificial grass-like surface. One of about 30 ex-USN Trackers delivered to Turkey and serving till 1994
Registration / Serial:149877
Aircraft Version:Grumman S-2F Tracker
C/n (msn):152C
Operator Titles:Turkey - Navy
City / Airport:Istanbul - Atatürk (LTBA / ISL)Map
Country:Turkey
Photo Date:2 June 2011
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:152810
Military Code:NH-012
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Version:Grumman S-2G Tracker (G-121)
C/n (msn):279C
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Tucson - Davis-Monthan AFB (KDMA / DMA)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:October 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:19786Submit Correction
View count: 589
VS-33 "Screwbirds" relinquished this Tracker in 8.75 when she entered storage at DM. At one point earmarked for the USFS and taken to Mesa Field after 2000, but hulk now back at one of the yards bordering AMARC with nose and cockpit section hacked off
Registration / Serial:152810
Aircraft Version:Grumman S-2G Tracker (G-121)
C/n (msn):279C
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Tucson - Davis-Monthan AFB (KDMA / DMA)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:October 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:152810
Military Code:NH-012
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Version:Grumman S-2G Tracker (G-121)
C/n (msn):279C
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Tucson - Davis-Monthan AFB (KDMA / DMA)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:October 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:19786Submit Correction
View count: 589
VS-33 "Screwbirds" relinquished this Tracker in 8.75 when she entered storage at DM. At one point earmarked for the USFS and taken to Mesa Field after 2000, but hulk now back at one of the yards bordering AMARC with nose and cockpit section hacked off
Registration / Serial:152810
Aircraft Version:Grumman S-2G Tracker (G-121)
C/n (msn):279C
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Tucson - Davis-Monthan AFB (KDMA / DMA)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:October 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:C-GHPU
Other Marks:16
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Version:Conair S-2T Turbo Firecat
Manufacturers:Grumman / Conair
C/n (msn):419 (020)
Operator Titles:Sécurité Civile
City / Airport:Abbotsford (CYXX / YXX)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:August 1988
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Photo ID:18196Submit Correction
View count: 446
Originally US Navy 136510, this Tracker was obtained by Conair for Firecat conversion. In fact, it became the first Turbo Firecat and after testing and certification, was delivered to France's Sécurité Civile as F-ZWVK - tanker 16. Later re-registered F-ZBFO, it was lost August 25, 1996 fighting a fire in Corsica. An Air Canada 787 now uses this registration.
Registration / Serial:C-GHPU
Aircraft Version:Conair S-2T Turbo Firecat
C/n (msn):419 (020)
Operator Titles:Sécurité Civile
City / Airport:Abbotsford (CYXX / YXX)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:August 1988
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Registration / Serial:C-GHPU
Other Marks:16
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Version:Conair S-2T Turbo Firecat
Manufacturers:Grumman / Conair
C/n (msn):419 (020)
Operator Titles:Sécurité Civile
City / Airport:Abbotsford (CYXX / YXX)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:August 1988
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Photo ID:18196Submit Correction
View count: 446
Originally US Navy 136510, this Tracker was obtained by Conair for Firecat conversion. In fact, it became the first Turbo Firecat and after testing and certification, was delivered to France's Sécurité Civile as F-ZWVK - tanker 16. Later re-registered F-ZBFO, it was lost August 25, 1996 fighting a fire in Corsica. An Air Canada 787 now uses this registration.
Registration / Serial:C-GHPU
Aircraft Version:Conair S-2T Turbo Firecat
C/n (msn):419 (020)
Operator Titles:Sécurité Civile
City / Airport:Abbotsford (CYXX / YXX)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:August 1988
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Registration / Serial:N438DF
Fleet number:85
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Version:Marsh S-2F3AT Turbo Tracker
Manufacturers:Grumman / Marsh
C/n (msn):173C
Operator Titles:California Department of Forestry - CDF
City / Airport:Santa Rosa - Charles M Schulz / Sonoma County (STS)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Event:Wings Over Wine Country Airshow 2010
Photo Date:21 August 2010
Photo by:Edward KehlerContact
Photo ID:17532Submit Correction
View count: 242
Photographed from the loading ramp of a C-17 on display at the Wings Over Wine Country Airshow 2010. This Tracker was returning from a routine work flight rather than an aerial display. Registration N438DF was previously used on US-2A c/n 695, which never actual service as an airtanker (scrapped at Abbotsford in 2004).
Registration / Serial:N438DF
Aircraft Version:Marsh S-2F3AT Turbo Tracker
C/n (msn):173C
Operator Titles:California Department of Forestry - CDF
City / Airport:Santa Rosa - Charles M Schulz / Sonoma County (STS)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:21 August 2010
Photo by:Edward KehlerContact
Registration / Serial:N438DF
Fleet number:85
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Version:Marsh S-2F3AT Turbo Tracker
Manufacturers:Grumman / Marsh
C/n (msn):173C
Operator Titles:California Department of Forestry - CDF
City / Airport:Santa Rosa - Charles M Schulz / Sonoma County (STS)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Event:Wings Over Wine Country Airshow 2010
Photo Date:21 August 2010
Photo by:Edward KehlerContact
Photo ID:17532Submit Correction
View count: 242
Photographed from the loading ramp of a C-17 on display at the Wings Over Wine Country Airshow 2010. This Tracker was returning from a routine work flight rather than an aerial display. Registration N438DF was previously used on US-2A c/n 695, which never actual service as an airtanker (scrapped at Abbotsford in 2004).
Registration / Serial:N438DF
Aircraft Version:Marsh S-2F3AT Turbo Tracker
C/n (msn):173C
Operator Titles:California Department of Forestry - CDF
City / Airport:Santa Rosa - Charles M Schulz / Sonoma County (STS)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Photo Date:21 August 2010
Photo by:Edward KehlerContact
Registration / Serial:12185
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Version:Grumman CP-121 Tracker
Licence-built by:De Havilland Canada
C/n (msn):DH-85
Operator Titles:Canada - Air Force
City / Airport:Vancouver - International (CYVR / YVR)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:August 1980
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Photo ID:17442Submit Correction
View count: 267
This DeHavilland Canada license built Tracker was taken on strength by the Royal Canadian Navy December 29, 1959. It received this serial in June 1970 after the unification of Canada's military branches. Withdrawn and loaned to the IMP Group Ltd. and registered as C-GTRT for turbo Tracker conversion (P&W PT-6 engines) development for the CAF. After the first flight in 1988, the parties decided not to proceed with further conversions.
Registration / Serial:12185
Aircraft Version:Grumman CP-121 Tracker
C/n (msn):DH-85
Operator Titles:Canada - Air Force
City / Airport:Vancouver - International (CYVR / YVR)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:August 1980
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Registration / Serial:12185
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Version:Grumman CP-121 Tracker
Licence-built by:De Havilland Canada
C/n (msn):DH-85
Operator Titles:Canada - Air Force
City / Airport:Vancouver - International (CYVR / YVR)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:August 1980
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Photo ID:17442Submit Correction
View count: 267
This DeHavilland Canada license built Tracker was taken on strength by the Royal Canadian Navy December 29, 1959. It received this serial in June 1970 after the unification of Canada's military branches. Withdrawn and loaned to the IMP Group Ltd. and registered as C-GTRT for turbo Tracker conversion (P&W PT-6 engines) development for the CAF. After the first flight in 1988, the parties decided not to proceed with further conversions.
Registration / Serial:12185
Aircraft Version:Grumman CP-121 Tracker
C/n (msn):DH-85
Operator Titles:Canada - Air Force
City / Airport:Vancouver - International (CYVR / YVR)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:August 1980
Photo by:Gary VincentContact
Registration / Serial:VH-NVX
Alternate Serial:N12-152333
Military Code:844
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Version:Grumman S-2G Tracker (G-121)
C/n (msn):220C
Display Paint:Australia - Navy
City / Airport:Edinburgh (YPED)Map
Region / Country:South Australia, Australia
Photo Date:11 November 1995
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Photo ID:16126Submit Correction
View count: 340
Registration / Serial:VH-NVX
Alternate Serial:N12-152333
Aircraft Version:Grumman S-2G Tracker (G-121)
C/n (msn):220C
Display Paint:Australia - Navy
City / Airport:Edinburgh (YPED)Map
Region / Country:South Australia, Australia
Photo Date:11 November 1995
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Registration / Serial:VH-NVX
Alternate Serial:N12-152333
Military Code:844
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Version:Grumman S-2G Tracker (G-121)
C/n (msn):220C
Display Paint:Australia - Navy
City / Airport:Edinburgh (YPED)Map
Region / Country:South Australia, Australia
Photo Date:11 November 1995
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Photo ID:16126Submit Correction
View count: 340
Registration / Serial:VH-NVX
Alternate Serial:N12-152333
Aircraft Version:Grumman S-2G Tracker (G-121)
C/n (msn):220C
Display Paint:Australia - Navy
City / Airport:Edinburgh (YPED)Map
Region / Country:South Australia, Australia
Photo Date:11 November 1995
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Registration / Serial:VH-NVX
Alternate Serial:N12-152333
Military Code:844
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Version:Grumman S-2G Tracker (G-121)
C/n (msn):220C
City / Airport:Cowra (YCWR / CWT)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Event:Cowra Air Show 1995
Photo Date:23 April 1995
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Photo ID:13101Submit Correction
View count: 235
Ready for take of at the Cowra Air Show in 1995. This Tracker is now based at Nowra Naval Aviation Museum. Scanned from a Kodak slide.
Registration / Serial:VH-NVX
Alternate Serial:N12-152333
Aircraft Version:Grumman S-2G Tracker (G-121)
C/n (msn):220C
City / Airport:Cowra (YCWR / CWT)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:23 April 1995
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Registration / Serial:VH-NVX
Alternate Serial:N12-152333
Military Code:844
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Version:Grumman S-2G Tracker (G-121)
C/n (msn):220C
City / Airport:Cowra (YCWR / CWT)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Event:Cowra Air Show 1995
Photo Date:23 April 1995
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Photo ID:13101Submit Correction
View count: 235
Ready for take of at the Cowra Air Show in 1995. This Tracker is now based at Nowra Naval Aviation Museum. Scanned from a Kodak slide.
Registration / Serial:VH-NVX
Alternate Serial:N12-152333
Aircraft Version:Grumman S-2G Tracker (G-121)
C/n (msn):220C
City / Airport:Cowra (YCWR / CWT)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:23 April 1995
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Registration / Serial:N736MA
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Version:Grumman S-2A(AT) Tracker
C/n (msn):645
Operator Titles:Marsh Aviation
City / Airport:Mesa - Falcon Field (MSC / FFZ)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:27 September 2002
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Photo ID:12379Submit Correction
View count: 345
Very nice S2F-1 on the Marsh Aviation ramp. Marsh has a contract with California to convert S2F's to propjet power
Registration / Serial:N736MA
Aircraft Version:Grumman S-2A(AT) Tracker
C/n (msn):645
Operator Titles:Marsh Aviation
City / Airport:Mesa - Falcon Field (MSC / FFZ)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:27 September 2002
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Registration / Serial:N736MA
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Version:Grumman S-2A(AT) Tracker
C/n (msn):645
Operator Titles:Marsh Aviation
City / Airport:Mesa - Falcon Field (MSC / FFZ)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:27 September 2002
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Photo ID:12379Submit Correction
View count: 345
Very nice S2F-1 on the Marsh Aviation ramp. Marsh has a contract with California to convert S2F's to propjet power
Registration / Serial:N736MA
Aircraft Version:Grumman S-2A(AT) Tracker
C/n (msn):645
Operator Titles:Marsh Aviation
City / Airport:Mesa - Falcon Field (MSC / FFZ)Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Photo Date:27 September 2002
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Registration / Serial:C-FEFX
Fleet number:75
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Version:Conair S-2 Firecat
Manufacturers:Grumman / Conair
C/n (msn):527 (031)
Operator Titles:Conair Aviation
City / Airport:Abbotsford (CYXX / YXX)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:23 August 2005
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Photo ID:12290Submit Correction
View count: 113
Registration / Serial:C-FEFX
Aircraft Version:Conair S-2 Firecat
C/n (msn):527 (031)
Operator Titles:Conair Aviation
City / Airport:Abbotsford (CYXX / YXX)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:23 August 2005
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Registration / Serial:C-FEFX
Fleet number:75
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman S-2 Tracker
Aircraft Version:Conair S-2 Firecat
Manufacturers:Grumman / Conair
C/n (msn):527 (031)
Operator Titles:Conair Aviation
City / Airport:Abbotsford (CYXX / YXX)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:23 August 2005
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Photo ID:12290Submit Correction
View count: 113
Registration / Serial:C-FEFX
Aircraft Version:Conair S-2 Firecat
C/n (msn):527 (031)
Operator Titles:Conair Aviation
City / Airport:Abbotsford (CYXX / YXX)Map
Region / Country:British Columbia, Canada
Photo Date:23 August 2005
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Registration / Serial:149240
Military Code: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
City / Airport:Patuxent River - NAS / Trapnell Field (KNHK / NHK)Map
Region / Country:Maryland, United States
Photo Date:23 December 2006
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Photo ID:11665Submit Correction
View count: 165
On display at the Naval Air Test and Evaluation Museum just outside the north gate at NAS Patuxent River.
Registration / Serial:149240
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:23 December 2006
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Registration / Serial:149240
Military Code: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
City / Airport:Patuxent River - NAS / Trapnell Field (KNHK / NHK)Map
Region / Country:Maryland, United States
Photo Date:23 December 2006
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Photo ID:11665Submit Correction
View count: 165
On display at the Naval Air Test and Evaluation Museum just outside the north gate at NAS Patuxent River.
Registration / Serial:149240
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:23 December 2006
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact