Aircraft Photo of 123100 | Grumman AF-2S Guardian | USA - Navy | AirHistory.net #767788
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:123100
Military Code:SK-30
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman AF Guardian (G-82)
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman AF Guardian (G-82)
Aircraft Version:Grumman AF-2S Guardian
C/n (msn):14
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VS-25
Location
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman FieldMap
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Airport Codes:ICAO: KNPA   IATA: NPA   Local: NPA   Other: -
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
 
Photo Date:13 December 2024
Photo by:Richard Vandervord
Photo ID: 767788
Photo Comment

The Guardian was the largest single-engine piston-powered carrier aircraft to see service, flown in the ASW role till 1955 when replaced by the S2F Tracker. Used for maritime patrol in the Korea, it was unpopular with pilots being underpowered and heavy on the controls, suffering a high accident rate. This example was flown by VX-1 from NAS Key West and Naval Reserve units before disposal in 1956. Operated by Aero Union as tanker N3144G/E30 from 1962, it was later painted back into these USN colours and operated as a warbird before going to the museum in 1993

This photo is copyright © Richard Vandervord, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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