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CONVAIR R3Y TRADEWIND
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An R3Y-1 Tradewind low over San Francisco Bay near NAS Alameda.
[Source: U.S. Navy via Mark Allen Collection]


R3Y Tradewind.
[Source: U.S. Navy via Mark Allen Collection]


The Convair XP5Y-1 Tradewind on the day of its first flight on April 18, 1950 at San Diego, CA
[Source: U.S. Navy]


A Convair R3Y-2 Tradewind loading a tractor in 1954.
[Source: U.S. Navy]


A Convair R3Y-2 Tradewind loading/unloading troops.
[Source: U.S. Navy via Mark Allen Collection]


A Convair R3Y-2 Tradewind taxiing towards shore with bow open.
[Source: U.S. Navy via Mark Allen Collection]


R3Y-2 Tradewind refuels a record four fighters in flight, 1956.
[Source: U.S. Navy via Mark Allen Collection]


A Convair R3Y-2 Tradewind loading/unloading troops.
[Source: U.S. Navy via Mark Allen Collection]


A Convair R3Y-2 Tradewind beaching itself.
[Source: U.S. Navy via Mark Allen Collection]


The "Caribbean Sea Tradewind" leaving NAS Alameda in October 1956.
[Source: William Larkins]


Convair XP5Y-1 Tradewind docks on April 18, 1950 at San Diego, CA.
[Source: U.S. Navy]


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