Introduction
This is the Surviving Grumman S2F / S-2 Tracker Information Repository which will keep an update on the Grumman Tracker Series of aircraft that still exist, which includes the S2F (S-two-f or Stoof) and CS2F Tracker, the TF-1 / C-1A Trader and WF-2 / E-1B Tracer.  Since the initiation of this website and effort in 2006 we have found and logged 246 Trackers, 34 Traders, and 5 Tracers that still exist on a worldwide basis.  Separately cataloged are another 80 Tracker, 3 Trader and 11 Tracers in the United Aeronautical Corporation Salvage Yard in Tucson, AZ due to the fact those airframes are supplying parts and will never leave that facility as an entire airframe.

Tracker Updates

January 2012 update:  The Canadian Tracker owned by the Canadian Warplane Heritage, RCN #1577, and located at the Hamilton, ONT will be put back into flying service after the organization found a sponsor to fund the restoration and operation.  Thank you to Andrew Semon for the update.

Trader 136790 "Miss Belle" during the USS Independence 1980 Mediterranean Cruise:  Trader 136790 currently resides at the Grissom Aviation Museum in Peru, IN.  Due to the courtesy of Ken Tomovick who flew "Miss Belle", we have some photos of her in service with the US Navy.

Sitting on the cat ready to go!

Trader 146045 at NAS Norfolk in 1981:  146045 is now a fire training hulk at MCAS Beaufort, SC.  Photo Courtesy of Ken Tomovick.

2012 Scheduled S2F Tracker Air Show Appearances:  Nothing on the schedule yet.
 

Trackers are world famous!! 

This is from the front page of the "China Daily-The National English Language Newspaper" from October 24, 2007.  I go all the way to Shanghai, China on business and there during breakfast at the hotel is a photo of Tanker 73 on the front page of the newspaper!

Introduction:
Unfortunately, very few of these hardworking and venerable aircraft are still around today.  Even fewer are still flying at air shows or can be seen at aviation museums around the world.  Our primary focus will be to provide you with up-to-date information on where you can see the remaining Trackers, Traders, and Tracers, and also provide direct links to any information, including photos on these venerable aircraft.

This has been and continues to be any interesting task, due to the fact that I do not know what the final number of Trackers and its derivatives are that still exist throughout the world.  I am continually updating the site as I discover new information and aircraft.  Also, due to the manner in which I have organized the data, many of the aircraft that are registered in the US are not really flyable aircraft and are now static displays in museums or being used as spare parts.

David D Jackson  

Definitions:
Registered - These are aircraft that are have been registered with a country's respective civil aviation authority for civilian flight.  For the most part these are air tankers used in three countries, a handful of warbirds, and some that, even though still registered, are museum displays with no intent of flying by the present owners. 
Military - These are aircraft that are in service with a country's respective military service.  Surprisingly, the S2F is still in limited service with two military arms.  Seeing how the S2F first flew in 1952 and is still in military service, puts it in the same class as the Boeing B-52 for longevity in a country's national defense.  This is outstanding!
Museum - These are aircraft are no longer registered or in active military service that are currently on display in a museum, or some other location.  They can be either be inside or outside, or as in one case, located outside at that the entrance to an international airport.
Storage - These are aircraft that do not fit in any of the above classifications, are still sitting on the landing gear and still look to be a whole airframe.  Engines do not need to be on as they the first items to be used of another flying aircraft, and can be replaced rather easily.  There is still the possibility the aircraft could be made flyable, or into a museum display.  There a some S2F hulks in British Columbia, Canada that have not been included in this classification as the landing gears have been removed and the airframes are being used as spare parts.

2012 S2F and C-1 Events:
146026, 146027, 146031, 146057:  According to Floyd Stilwell at Marsh Aviation work is moving along on these Traders for Brazil.
RCN 1577:   This is in the process of being converted from static to flying display by the Canadian Warplane Heritage. This will be a welcome addition to the small fleet of Tracker and Trader warbirds available for air shows and fly-over's. Information provided by Andrew Semon.

2011 S2F and C-1 Events:
136536:  This did not go to The Cactus Air Force as previously reported which may result in legal action due to it being sold simultaneously to two persons.  In October of 136536 will be going on display in downtown Philadelphia as a so-called work of "art" and apparently a greenhouse.  Art is definitely in the eyes of the beholder as this is a travesty when I look at it.  Work has started as of 10-18-2011.  We will keep everyone informed and hopefully have photos when complete.
149260, 149261, 149270, 149856, 149860, 149876, 149888, 152335, 152804:  These nine airframes were scrapped out in the first half of the year.  Nothing is left in the lot they were located in but a few scraps of metal that remained when they were removed.
152827:  Identified as being on display in Brazil at Sao Carlos - Francisco Pereira Lopes.  See our Brazil page for photos.
133337:  Identified as being the S2F as found by divers on the bottom of Guantanamo Bay.
RCN 1531:  Being repainted in Summerside, Prince Edward Island, Canada

2010 S2F and C-1 Events:
148867:  William Puchades has informed me this S-2E is on display at the Aeronautical Museum at Maracay, Venezuela.  See our Venezuela page.
152369:  This Tracker is on display at the Chavez International Airport, Lima Peru Naval Station.  Duncan Smith provided the information it was there.  Check out our Peru page.
136430:  This aircraft has been found and identified on display in Thailand.  Check out our Thailand page.
136536:  Went up for sale again in Joppa, AL for $5,000 on EBay without engines in January after not selling for $10,000 in November of 2009.  Former CDF radial engine Tanker 100 and N436DF.  This was purchased by The Cactus Air Force of Carson City, NV for spare parts to keep its other two Trackers flying.  See our USA Tracker page.

2009 S2F and C-1 Events:
RCN 1573:  Moved 25 miles from Conair at the Abbotsford airport to the Chilliwack Military Education Centre in Chilliwack, BC.
136536:  Went up for sale in Joppa, AL for $10,000 on EBay without engines in November.  Former CDF radial engine Tanker 100 and N436DF.
136427:  Engines ran after winter maintenance on June 13, 2009.  Information provided by Joe Person of Bothell, WA.  See more at:  Warbird Information Exchange - Arlington Fly-in July 2009
136766:  For Sale in an Estate Auction on May 30, 2009.  See my Trader page for more information.
136773:  For Sale in an Estate Auction on May 30, 2009.  See my Trader page for more information.

2008 S2F and C-1 Events:
136778:  The C-1A departed Waukegan, IL airport for a ferry flight to Trudeau Warbird Enterprises in Punta Gorda, FL for an annual on December 7, 2008.
147641:  This Tracker continued with engine runs and wing folds several times in 2008, with some at night.  See our Netherlands Tracker page for more.
152333:  This S-2G apparently is being prepared for flight and ran taxi tests at the HMAS Albatross 60th Anniversary Air Show in New South Wales in October.  See our Australian Tracker page for video and photos.
136778:  This C-1A has been purchased by Daniel H. Serrato of Eufaula, AL in October.
136427:  Tracker has changed ownership and is now owned by the Air Station Museum in Arlington, WA.
136431:  This S2F-1, owned and operated by The Cavanaugh Flight Museum is now available for airshows.  As of January it is being promoted on Warbird Depot.
136778:   This Trader continues to be for sale for $75,000 through Courtesy Aircraft.  It is part of an estate sale.

2007 S2F and C-1 Events:
136781:  This C-1A is back on the airshow circuit after a six year restoration.
147641:  On July 7, 2007 this Tracker arrived at The Aviodrome at Lelystad Airport by boat from its previous KLM location and is now owned by the Technical Aviation School in Hoofddorp.  Since that time this aircraft has been able to run engines and fold the wings for spectators on a regular basis.  See our Netherlands Tracker page for video of this run along with still photos.
136404:  Destroyed in a crash at Cherry Point MCAS on 5-03-2007.  No fatalities.  More: Go to my:  Tracker Down Special Web Page
136778:  This Trader up for sale for $99,000 through Courtesy Aircraft.  Price later reduced to $75,000

2006 S2F Events:
133090:  As of 9-22-2006 ownership transferred from CDF to Columbia Airport, CA.
133244:  This aircraft has been acquired by the Pacific Coast Air Museum in Santa Rosa, CA. and made its last flight to the Museum on November 9, 2006. 
133322:  As of 4-05-2006 ownership transferred to Christopher Schneider from the CDF.
133251:  As of 8-14-2006 ownership transferred to Aerospace Museum of California from the CDF.
136398:  Sale Reported.  For Sale in Trade-A-Plane for $79,000.
136479:  As of 9-05-2006 ownership transferred to Christopher Schneider from the CDF.
136534:  As of 12-2006 the aircraft's registration may not allow for operation.
136619:  As of 12-2006 the aircraft's registration may not allow for operation.
152812:  As of 6-2006 ownership transferred from Quantas to HARS for rebuild to flyable aircraft.

2006 C-1 Events:
136778:  There was an attempted sale of this Trader through Courtesy Aircraft.

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This site last updated 1-18-2012.