C-2A Greyhound
Engines: 2 Allison T56-A-426 Turboprops
Propeller: Hamilton Standard
Built: 1964
Max Speed: 343 KTS
Max Range: 1300 NM
Capacity: 4 Crew and 26 Passengers or 10,000 LBS of cargo
Mission: Rapid airlift of personnel and supplies in support of deployed carrier airwings
The Grumman C-2A Greyhound (COD) served extensively throughout Southeast Asia during the Vietnam conflict and will continue serving the Navy into the 21st Century. Aircraft 152795 saw over 9,284 hours of mishap-free flying and recorded over 12,000 landings during her twenty-one years of service in VRC-40, VRC-50, and VAW-110. In 1995, VRC-30 continues to fly the C-2A Greyhound in support of all Pacfleet aircraft carriers. This aircraft stands as tribute to all pilots, enlisted aircrew, and personnel who have flown and maintained the COD.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Air & Space. A significant historical year for this entry is 1964.
Location. 32° 42.149′ N, 117° 11.694′ W. Marker is in Coronado, California, in San Diego County. It is on 4th Street, on the left when traveling north.
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Regionally, this marker is in California’s Peninsular Ranges. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The World's First Seaplane Flight (within shouting distance of this marker); Ships Bell (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); H-46 40 Years of Service (about 800 feet away); Vice Admiral Edward H. Martin (approx. Ό mile away); McCain Boulevard (approx. 0.6 miles away); CDR Clyde Everett Lassen, USN (Ret) (approx. 0.7 miles away); James B. Stockdale (approx. 0.7 miles away); First Military Flying School (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map
Credits. This page was last revised on January 12, 2019. It was originally submitted on January 10, 2019, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. This page has been viewed 1,198 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 10, 2019, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
