GRUMMAN SF2 TRACKER AN 3213 BENDIX SCINTILLA IGNITION SWITCH

GRUMMAN SF2 TRACKER AN 3213 BENDIX SCINTILLA IGNITION SWITCH
GRUMMAN SF2 TRACKER AN 3213 BENDIX SCINTILLA IGNITION SWITCH GRUMMAN SF2 TRACKER AN 3213 BENDIX SCINTILLA IGNITION SWITCH GRUMMAN SF2 TRACKER AN 3213 BENDIX SCINTILLA IGNITION SWITCH GRUMMAN SF2 TRACKER AN 3213 BENDIX SCINTILLA IGNITION SWITCH
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Original Grumman S2F Tracker Bendix Scintilla Ignition Switch

The Grumman S-2 first entered service with the United States Navy in 1954 with Grumman producing 1185 Trackers over the course of its operational life and a further 100 manufactured in Canada under licence.

Looking for a carrier-based
anti- submarine maritime patrol aircraft to replace its ageing fleet of Fairey Gannets, the Australian RAN acquired its first S2-E Trackers in late 1967. 

The RAN Trackers joined 14 A4 Skyhawks as part of the Australian aircraft carrier, HMAS Melbourne’s new air group. With Trackers rotating between the carrier and the two land-based centres of HMAS Albatross and Nirimba in NSW and as well as coastal operations, the RAN Trackers embarked on regular deployments aboard HMAS Melbourne to Southeast Asia, Japan and the annual Exercise RIMPAC in Hawaiian waters.

The Trackers could stay in the air for over 9 hours which gave them an extensive patrol range with their fuel efficient and powerful twin Wright Cyclone engines delivering over 1520 hp each.

In the early years of operations, the Tracker’s Ignition Switches were mounted in the overhead panel between the aircraft's throttles but was later moved to the central flying panel at the top left of the radar scope.

With Trackers serving with over 8 of the world’s navies in a wide variety of configurations and operational roles, the Ignition Switches were often moved to accommodate different equipment and flying gauges.

All switches still rotate as designed on this early model S2F Tracker Bendix, including the 'pull-out' central engine stop.

Mounted in its 100 year old mango wood display stand and complete with its colour, laminated Fact Sheet, magnetic arm and detailed custom built model of this iconic martime patrol aircraft, this original Recover Curios avaition dispaly is the perfect gift for any aviation enthusiast.  

* Note that this S2F Grumman Tracker Instrument is pictured with a 1/48 scale model rather than the standard detailed, but smaller 1/72 scale. Click on the 'Model Upgrade' option at the top of this page for the larger, super detailed 1/48 scale.

This Grumman Tracker Instrument comes complete with detailed Scale Model, Mango Wood Stand & Plaque plus Printed Fact Sheet featuring photo of instrument in aircraft cockpit.

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Your Grumman S2F Tracker, AN 13231 Bendix Ignition Switch, Original Recovery Curios Warbird Collectable includes:

  • Original Warbird instrument
  • Highly detailed hand-built and airbrushed 1/72 plastic scale model of the aircraft.*
  • Hand-crafted and beautifully finished 100yr, Far North Queensland Mango Wood display stand
  • Detailed, 2-sided, printed and laminated Instrument Fact Sheet detailing aircraft and instrument
  • Removable Magnetic Display Arm

*An upgrade to the larger and more detailed 1/48 scale model is also available for an additional $45 (Click on the 1/48 scale option)

Both the 1/72 & 1/48 scale models are available with wheels & flaps up or down and either USN or RAN decaling. Upon order placement you will receive an email asking for your preferred configuration.

Your complete Recover Curios Original Instrument Collectable is securely packed and delivery normally takes between 6 - 8 weeks approx. 

Did you fly, crew or maintain a Grumman S2F Tracker or have a friend, colleague or family member who did? Check out our PERSONALISED ORIGINAL INSTRUMENT COLLECTABLE OPTION here.