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FS98 USN Convair XF2Y-1 Sea Dart. The Convair XF2Y-1 Sea Dart was designed for the US Navy in the 50's to make use of the large expanse of ocean as a base instead of being tied to land bases. It flies very nicely and was a hot performer for its time. This aircraft had the single ski. It first flew on April 9, 1953, piloted by Ed "Sam" Shannon. Model by Mike Hill, panel by Dana McGee, sound by Richard Melville, .air file, minor modifications and package by Simone Prattico'.