The Grumman S2F-1 Tracker was a revolutionary aircraft that changed anti-submarine warfare (ASW) at the height of the Cold War. It was the first aircraft specifically designed to combine the roles of "hunter" (detection) and "killer" (attack) in a single platform, a capability that previously required two aircraft flying in tandem. Nicknamed "Stoof" (a corruption of its S-Two-F designation), the Tracker was a rugged workhorse, capable of operating from aircraft carriers with its arsenal of sonobuoys, radar, a magnetic anomaly detector (MAD), and a cargo of torpedoes and depth charges.

After its heroic service in the Korean War, the Essex-class aircraft carrier USS Princeton was converted in 1954 to the role of anti-submarine warfare carrier (CVS-37). Her new mission was to lead Hunter-Killer groups in the Pacific. In 1956, the Princeton departed for a deployment to the Western Pacific and Indian Ocean, carrying aboard the new S2F-1 Trackers of Anti-Submarine Squadrons 20 (VS-20) and 21. These units were the U.S. Navy's spearhead in patrolling vast expanses of ocean against the growing Soviet submarine threat.

This exclusive artwork by Alexandre Guedes depicts an S2F-1 Tracker of Anti-Submarine Squadron 20 (VS-20) as it operated from the USS Princeton in 1956, against the backdrop of the historic Ford Island base in Hawaii. The piece captures a moment in the Cold War patrol routine, a constant and vital vigil that ensured the security of shipping lanes and projected American naval power into the world's seas.

Quality That Lives Up to History:

Elite Printing: High-definition laser technology accurately captures every detail of the aircraft and its historical markings.

Superior Paper: Produced on heavyweight coated paper (300g), ensuring a robust work of art with vibrant colors and exceptional durability.

Artist's Work: An exclusive creation by aviation artist Alexandre Guedes.

Technical Specifications:

Artist: Alexandre Guedes

Size: 18" x 12"

Paper: High-quality coated paper, 300g

Printing: High-definition laser

Note: Frame not included.