This Day in Aviation History
December 4th, 1952
First flight of the Grumman S-2 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. Designed and initially built by Grumman, 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. Argentina and Brazil are the last countries to still use the Tracker….

Source:
Wikipedia, Grumman S-2 Tracker: http://gstv.us/1XsyhIy

YouTube, Grumman S-2 Tracker: http://gstv.us/1MRamub

YouTube, Hunter Killers “Grumman S2 Tracker and others”: http://gstv.us/1MRaw4T
 
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