VS-31 Topcats S-2 Tracker Model, Naval Aviation, Mahogany. Veterans

VS-31 Topcats S-2 Tracker modelA carefully crafted S-2 Tracker model with the VS-31 Topcats - a perfect display to capture your time with the legendary squadron! Each model is solid wood and hand painted to provide a piece of exceptional quality.Length - 12.5 inchesWingspan - 20.5 inchesMade from MahoganyUS Veteran Owned BusinessThe product is not intended to be used by children 12 years and younger.Sea Control Squadron 31 (VS-31) squadron is currently stationed aboard NAS Jacksonville, Florida. The Operations Department is responsible for combat readiness within the squadron. This includes the responsibility for planning and coordination of all flights, simulator training, and external communications. The Safety Department is directly responsible for the promotion of safety and Operational Risk Management throughout the squadron. The Maintenance Department supports squadron operations by maintaining all assigned aircraft and associated support equipment. The Administration Department is directly responsible to the Executive Officer for squadron administrative procedures per the policies of the Commanding Officer and directives of higher authority.The squadron originally existed as Scouting Squadron 31, based at Squantum Naval Air Station, Squantum, Massachusetts. The Squadron served meritoriously, flying the Douglas SBD-5 Dauntless, followed by the Curtiss SB2C-4E Helldiver in the North Atlantic from 1942 until the conclusion of World War II in 1945 when it was de-commissioned. In April of 1948 at NAS Atlantic City, New Jersey, the squadron was re-established as Composite Squadron 31. The following year, VC-31 became the Atlantic Fleet's first VS Squadron when its mission was changed to carrier-based anti-submarine warfare. The squadron was re-designated Air Anti-Submarine Squadron 31 (VS-31), took the name Topcats, and subsequently moved to NAS Quonset Point, Rhode Island.In the early years, the VS-31 Topcats

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