Grumman S2F-1S1 Tracker

by Jack Fellows

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$2,350

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16.000 x 18.500 inches

Title

Grumman S2F-1S1 Tracker

Artist

Jack Fellows

Medium

Painting - Oil On Masonite

Description

In World War II, Allied use of hunter-killer aircraft teams played a key role in defeating German submarines. After the war, the Navy wanted to develop anti-submarine aircraft capable of both seeking and destroying enemy submarines. In 1950 Grumman won the right to produce a prototype, and production of the S-2 Tracker commenced two years later. Until its retirement in 1977, the Tracker operated primarily off carrier decks, combining low speed maneuverability with high payload capacity for ordnance and detection equipment. In 1964, Lt Bud O'Toole, stationed on the U.S.S. Intrepid in the Mediterranean, honed in on the signal of a Soviet "Whiskey" class submarine lurking in the area. The encounter illustrated the Tracker's efficacy and warned potential enemies that the U.S. Navy kept vigilant watch on the open seas.

This painting was originally commissioned to illustrate the Fleetwood® Commemorative cover with a US 29¢ Flag stamp postmarked December 4, 1991.

Please note the "Fine Art America" watermark will not appear on the painting or any print reproduction.

Artwork Copyright © 1991 Wind River Studios Holdings, Inc. All Rights Reserved under United States and international copyright laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, transmit, or otherwise exploit the Artwork in any way. Any sale of the physical original does not include or convey the Copyright or any right comprised in the Copyright. WRSH Stock Number XB13333

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March 12th, 2019

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