Original US Navy E-2 Hawkeye Photograph | USS Harry S Truman CVN-75 AEW

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Original US Navy E-2 Hawkeye Photograph | USS Harry S Truman CVN-75 AEW

Authentic colour photo of E-2 Hawkeye on carrier duty–rare Cold War–modern US Navy collectible for naval aviation enthusiasts.

Measurements: approx. 6 x 4 inches

Paper: Fujicolor Crystal Archive Paper

Dates: n/a

Condition: Previously numbered. Mounted with a small double sided tape, otherwise in decent condition. 

Internal notes: QC passed

Poised with operational confidence on a sun-washed runway, this original colour photograph captures the unmistakable form of the Northrop Grumman E-2 Hawkeye–a critical eye in the sky for U.S. naval forces. Marked with the tail code AC 5508 / 602, and assigned to the USS Harry S Truman (CVN-75), this early warning aircraft’s rotodome, high-wing layout, and arrestor gear configuration embody the essence of carrier-based surveillance strategy at its peak.

The photograph measures approximately 6 x 4 inches, professionally developed on Fujicolor Crystal Archive Paper–a premium choice known for preserving colour clarity and sharpness over time. This is an actual period photograph, not a digital print or reproduction. It bears light signs of previous numbering and mounting (small double-sided tape on the reverse), but otherwise remains in decent collector-grade condition, having passed internal quality control checks.

For collectors of modern U.S. Navy aviation, AEW&C systems, or Cold War to 21st-century naval ephemera, this photograph holds both documentary and display value. It commemorates the enduring role of the E-2 Hawkeye in maritime security and strategic command–an aircraft that continues to serve on the frontlines of global carrier operations. Preserving such photographs ensures the legacy of technological vigilance and naval readiness lives on in physical form.