Vought SB2U-1 Vindicator: This Vought SB2U-1 Vindicator was acquired for one month in late 1938 from NAS Anacostia, Washington, D. C. Anacostia was the source of many of the naval aircraft flown by the NACA, in part due to its proximity and in part became it was the Navy's flight test base. The nose slot cowling was aimed at improving engine cooling.
