Luftfoto. To fly i luften, Grumman Tracer E-1B (VF-2).

Produsentland: USA.

Historie:
Brukt av US Navy.

Tekn. data:
Motor: 2x 1 525 hk Wright R-1820-82. Vingespenn: 22,05 m. Lengde: 13,83 m. Høyde: 5,13 m. Maks TO vekt: 12 250 kg.
Mannskap: 4.

Albumtekst:
The first production model of the US Navy's WF-2 Tracer, carrier-based radar plane, is shown during its recent initial flight test. In the background is a prototype model wich was first flown last year.
Designed to supplement the land-based WV-2F "Flying Saucer" in extending the distant early warning radar defense system.
The Tracer's radome, largest yet designed for a carrier-based craft, houses long-range detection equipment.

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