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Grumman HU-16B Albatross
- Reg: 51-0022 photos
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Serial #:
G-96
- Airline: United States - US Air Force (USAF)
- Photo Date: Jan 18, 2006
- Uploaded: Mar 04, 2006
- Other Location - Tucson Pima Air and Space Museum, USA - Arizona
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"USA Southwest 2006" ***31st Air Rescue Squadron, Clark AB, Philippines ca. 1957*** The SA-16A Albatross was designed for the U.S. Navy in 1944 as a replacement for the Grumman JRF Goose. Initial testing in 1947 led not only to Navy orders, but also to orders from the U.S. Air Force and Coast Guard as well. All three services primarily used the aircraft for search-and-rescue duties as well as general maritime patrol. In the early 1960s they were redesignated as HU-16s as a part of the joint Air Force-Navy aircraft designation system. The Albatross served until well into the 1970s. Some can still be found flying in private hands.
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"USA Southwest 2006" ***31st Air Rescue Squadron, Clark AB, Philippines ca. 1957*** The SA-16A Albatross was designed for the U.S. Navy in 1944 as a replacement for the Grumman JRF Goose. Initial testing in 1947 led not only to Navy orders, but also to orders from the U.S. Air Force and Coast Guard as well. All three services primarily used the aircraft for search-and-rescue duties as well as general maritime patrol. In the early 1960s they were redesignated as HU-16s as a part of the joint Air Force-Navy aircraft designation system. The Albatross served until well into the 1970s. Some can still be found flying in private hands.Camera
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- Reg: 51-0022 photos
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Aircraft:
Grumman HU-16B Albatross
- Airline: United States - US Air Force (USAF)
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G-96
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Other Location - Tucson Pima Air and Space Museum
- USA - Arizona
