Grumman S2F/S-2 Tracker (Part 2) Book Review
By David L. Veres
| Date of Review | June 2016 | Title | Grumman S2F/S-2 Tracker (Part 2) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Douglas Siegfried, Steve Ginter | Publisher | Ginter Books |
| Published | 2016 | ISBN | 978-0-9968258-3-2 |
| Format | 252 pages, softbound | MSRP (USD) | $52.95 |
Review
Ginter Books continues its superb, three-volume “Stoof” study with Grumman S2F/S2 Tracker And WF-2/1B Tracer (Part 2) – number 102 in the publisher’s popular “Naval Fighters” series.
Whereas Part 1 detailed development, testing, variants, and civil and military users, this one summarizes US Navy squadron service – active and reserve, testing and training, early warning and research – and operational history.
Modelers! Grab your drool cups!
Authors Siegfried and Ginter survey, by my count, an amazing 129 units – complete with hundreds of B&W aircraft photos and, where available, dozens of unit badges. Book covers sport an additional 16 color shots.
But don’t look for Ginter’s usual Modeling section. Part 1 included that.
Grumman Tracker variants have served in Western anti-submarine arsenals for over 60 years. Even today, the brilliantly versatile design remains an icon of reliability, longevity and usefulness.
“Stoof” students: snag this super study – and, if you don’t have it, Part 1. Then arm-wrestle me for Ginter’s final installment!
Roundly recommended!
With thanks to Ginter Books!