| Aircraft | |
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| 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 | |
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| 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 |
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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. It was added on 13 January 2025, and has since been viewed 75 times. |