How did the Grumman S-2 Tracker COMPLETELY change the face of anti-submarine warfare?

It wasn't a fighter jet, but the Grumman S-2 Tracker was one of the most vital aircraft of the Cold War. Known as the "Stoof," this rugged carrier aircraft was the frontline defense against the Soviet submarine threat.

But its story is bigger than just Anti-Submarine Warfare. We dive into its secret history, from dangerous carrier landings and the intense combat of the Falklands War to its surprising second career as a modern firefighting plane. Join us to explore the legacy of this unsung hero of the skies.


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