First published in 1992, the Sea Dart book covers the engineering, development and testing of the Navys only supersonic seaplane fighter ever built. The XF2Y-1 was the seaborne fighter component of the Navys late 1940 "mobile Base" concept along with Convairs R3Y Tradewind seaborne heavy transport and Martins P6M SeaMaster seabourne supersonic bomber. The concept was eventually abandoned with the twin Jet Sea Dart fighter and the P6M SeaMaster jet bomber being cancelled. The Sea Dart design was unique, as it used either one or two extendable skies for its take offs and landings. 4 of the 5 Sea Darts are still on display or in storage today. Over 130 b&w photos plus 12-technical illustrations.