Grumman C-1A Trader

The Grumman C-1 Trader was a carrier onboard delivery (COD) variant of the Grumman S-2 Tracker. It was replaced by a similar version of the Northrop Grumman E-2 Hawkeye, the Grumman C-2 Greyhound. First flight December 1952.

Built in 1957, the C-1A Trader was a carrier transport and all-weather trainer. The aircraft on display (Bureau# 146034) was the 64th out of 87 total C-1As built. It saw service with multiple squadrons and ships around the world. The “Trader” became one of three C-1As operated out of Willow Grove by the USS Independence carrier on-board delivery (COD) crew. After this aircraft’s last flight in March 1987, it was placed on display in the northeast corner of Willow Grove base. The Museum acquired the aircraft in late 1987.

Photo 59, Wings of Freedom Aviation Museum, Aug 2014

Grumman C-1A "Trader"

Photo 60, Wings of Freedom Aviation Museum, Aug 2014

Grumman C-1A "Trader"

Photo 76, Wings of Freedom Aviation Museum, Aug 2014

Grumman C-1A "Trader"

Photo 77, Wings of Freedom Aviation Museum, Aug 2014