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Seeking info on US early WWII Target Towing Equipment
Posted by bjohns5
on Sunday, November 22, 2020 4:07 PM
I would like to do a model of this Grumman J2F-5 said to belong to US Navy Utility Squadron 2 (VJ-2) stationed at Pearl Harbor soon after the Japanese attack. The squadron was pressed into service for anti-submarine patrols along with their normal mission of towing target sleeves for gunnery practice. I'd appreciate any info on this particular aircraft or other VJ-2 Ducks from the same time period of around April 1942 as well as answers to my specific questions below.
I'm seeking better detailed photos or other documentation on the air-driven generator/winch (not sure which) installed on this aircraft as shown in the detail photo so I can fabricate one. Also, were there other modifications were made to the standard J2Fs when they were used as target tugs? I'd appreciate it if anyone can suggest reference sources to go to.
I also have a question on the likely color scheme for this aircraft. For the time period I would expect it to be in the standard blue-grey over light grey scheme. But it kind of looks like the cowling might be a different color? Could it be red perhaps? I appreciate any input you might have.
 
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