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E-2C-D Hawkeye Northrop Grumman Test Flight Suit Museum Quality 40S F-14 Tomcat

$ 199.05

Availability: 60 in stock
  • Condition: Used

    Description

    E-2C-D Hawkeye Northrop Grumman Test Flight Suit Museum Quality 40S F-14 Tomcat
    Excellent condition with original Northrop Grumman test crew member patch
    Grumman's Hawkeye was used in conjunction with the F-14 Tomcat in locating threats and identifying targets as showcased in the Top Gun movies - some called it the F-14's brain
    No tears or wear
    Fire resistant
    Multiple zippers, velcro, pockets
    Size mens 40 short (model is 5' 8" 170 lb)
    Shipped quickly and carefully the day payment is received
    The Hawkeye - Early Warning for the F-14 Tomcat
    The improved aircraft, the E-2C, underwent trials in 1971, with the first plane entering service with the Navy in 1973. Operational during the 1980s and 1990s, later it was used in conjunction with the F-14 Tomcat in locating threats and identifying targets.
    The plane is operated by a crew of five, including a pilot, co-pilot, combat information center officer, air control officer, and radar operator. The plane's job is to supply early warning and command and control capabilities for all aircraft-carrier battle groups. In addition, the aircraft can be used on search and rescue missions for downed aviators or sailors missing at sea. It can also be used for Air Traffic Control (ATC) in emergencies when land-based ATC is unavailable.