Wednesday, July 11, 2018

Grumman TS-2A on Fire

Every once in a while, a picture of a Grumman TS-2A (S2F-1T) with the port-engine propeller feathered and the engine nacelle engulfed in flame gets posted with a request for more information, which is rarely forthcoming.
 Tailhook Association via Doug Siegfried

Here is the story behind the picture:
It appeared in the January 2013 S2F newsletter published by Gordon Bonnel, LCDR USN (Ret), who I'm sad to report has passed on along with the web site that provided back issues...
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3 comments:

  1. AnonymousJuly 11, 2018 at 3:37 PM

    WOW! Thanks for the rest of the story. I could not help but notice how much rudder deflection
    had been applied in the main photo for asymmetric power. What a mess after ditching, trying to get out of that maze for Horning.... glad he made it.
    Pat D.

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    1. UnknownMay 30, 2019 at 6:54 PM

      Looks like rudder assist is engaged to overcome loss of engine.

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  2. AceFlyboyJuly 4, 2023 at 1:26 PM

    Have discovered identity of aircraft. Grumman TS-2A Tracker 133089 of VT-27 ‘Boomers’ Side number 409 and unit code 3G. November 2, 1964. Some details are revealed here: Deck Log Book for Essex (CVS-9) - November 1964 Page 5.
    https://catalog.archives.gov/id/7423247
    https://catalog.archives.gov/id/7423247?objectPage=5

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