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Canada's Air Force, Aircraft: Grumman SA-16 Albatross The Grumman Albatros was bought to continue the amphibious search-and-rescue role of the retiring Consolidated Canso. Albatross 9307, seen here, was delivered in November 1960 and served with 103 Rescue Unit until it was sold back to Grumman in 1971. A total of 10 Grumman G-111 "Alberts" were acquired by the RCAF on 5 August, 1960 to replace their remaining Cansos in the Search and Rescue role. www.airforce.forces.gc.ca /equip/historical/albatrosslst_e.asp   (591 words)

Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corporation The Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corporation, later Grumman Aerospace Corporation, was a leading producer of military and civilian aircraft of the 20th century. The first Grumman aircraft was also for the Navy, the Grumman FF-1[?], a biplane with retractable landing gear[?]. Grumman's first jet plane, the F9F Panther[?], became operational in 1949, but the company's big successes came in the 1960s with the A-6 Intruder[?] and in the 1970s with the F-14 Tomcat. www.ebroadcast.com.au /lookup/encyclopedia/gr/Grumman.html   (223 words)

LOSS OF U.S. COAST GUARD UF-2G #1240 The Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corporation developed the Albatross based on a late 1940s U.S. Navy requirement for a general purpose transport that could operate from land or water and, with skis, from snow and ice. The Albatross was a continuation of the Grumman line of amphibians, which was spawned in the 1930s and included the Duck, Goose, Widgeon, and Mallard. Grumman delivered the first Albatross, #1240, to the U.S Coast Guard from its Bethpage, Long Island factory on May 7, 1951. uwex.us /uscg1240.htm   (891 words)

Warbird Alley: Grumman HU-16 Albatross In 1944, Grumman submitted and won approval of its design G-64, to be named "Albatross," with accommodation for a crew of four, and a cabin capacity of 10 passengers, stretchers, or 5,000 pounds of cargo, as circumstances dictated. The final official Grumman classification was G-111, devised in the 1970s as the result of a collaborative effort between the manufacturer and Resorts International to convert the military aircraft to an airliner. Thus, the Grumman HU-16 "Albatross" continues to fulfill the people-hauling part of the role that it was intended for when it first entered military service with the United States Air Force, Navy and Coast Guard, eventually serving 22 foreign governments as well. www.warbirdalley.com /hu16.htm   (620 words)

HotBot Web Search for albatross Black-footed Albatross on its nest in the Hawaiian Islands... The impact of the Short-tailed Albatross recovery on the Pacific halibut fishery. Albatross is licensed under a liberal BSD open-source license. www.hotbot.com /?ps=null&loc=searchbox&tab=web&provKey=Inktomi&query=albatross&first=50&page=more   (205 words)

Mirabella Aviation, Inc. - Grumman Albatross Aircraft Management Mirabella has one Grumman Albatross (G-111) that has been re-type certified into the passenger category. Mirabella's amphibious Grumman Albatross, fully modernized and fitted with all the comforts, is a throwback to the glamorous flying boats. The Grumman Albatross has the capability of operating from both land and sea. www.mirabellaaviation.com /charter   (151 words)

Grumman Albatross The 10 RCAF Albatross' were part of the 16 (the other 6 went to Japan), that were re-engined with the Wright 1820-82 engine. Whereas the majority of the Albatross line, had six exhaust stacks, recesses per side, the 1820-82, had a single stack per side, recessed in a similar manner. After a week, the two RCAF Albatross and a single Dakota, were joined by two USAF HU-16's, partially due to the fact that the missing personal were American. hedgehoghollow.com /ipms/walkarounds/albatross.html   (853 words)

Plane & Pilot Magazine | Feature Articles | One If By Land The Grumman "Albatross" was designed to meet U.S. Navy requirements for a utility aircraft that could operate from land or water, and with skis, from snow and ice. During the Korean war, the Albatross was credited with rescuing almost 1000 United Nations personnel, often from deep in enemy territory. Albatross #18 is on its way to him from Florida for restoration. www.planeandpilotmag.com /content/articles/land.html   (916 words)

The Quiksilver Crossing In 1944, Grumman won approval of its design G-64, to be named "Albatross," with accommodation for a crew of four, and a cabin capacity of 10 passengers, stretchers, or 5,000 pounds of cargo, as circumstances dictated. The final official Grumman classification was G-111, devised in the 1970s as the result of a collaborative effort between the manufacturer and Resorts International to convert the military aircraft to an airliner. Thus, the Grumman HU-16 "Albatross" continues to fulfill the people-hauling part of the role that it was intended for when it first entered military service with the United States Air Force, Navy and Coast Guard, eventually serving 22 foreign governments as well. thecrossing.quiksilver.com /sea_plane.aspx   (465 words)

Grumman HU-16 Albatross The Grumman HU-16 Albatross was retired by USAP in 1974, USN in 1976 and the USCG in 1983. Enough so that Grumman was able to modify most USAF airframes (at their mid-life!) to a "triphibian configuration". The Albatross served with the USAF and USN in Korea and Vietnam. www.goerie.com /erieairshow/body_grumman_hu-16_albatross.html   (208 words)

Grumman Mallard - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The Grumman G-73 "Mallard" is a large, twin-radial engine amphibious aircraft. It was manufactured by Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corporation from 1946 to 1951, when it was replaced by the Grumman HU-16 "Albatross". Currently, this aircraft has dubious fame in the media due to a fatal crash of the type that occurred on Monday, December 19, 2005. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Grumman_Mallard   (221 words)

GRUMMAN HU-16B "ALBATROSS"   (Site not responding. Last check: ) The versatile "Albatross" amphibian was designed to meet a Navy requirement for a utility aircraft which could operate from land or water and, with skis, from snow and ice. In 1955, Grumman developed an improved version with a 16 1/2 foot increase in wing span and larger aileron and tail surfaces. During the Korean War, Albatrosses rescued almost 1,000 United Nations personnel from coastal waters and rivers, often behind enemy lines. www.wpafb.af.mil /museum/modern_flight/mf18.htm   (207 words)

The Albatross Lady   (Site not responding. Last check: ) Although the Albatross originally was to be used by the US Navy as an anti-submarine warfare aircraft, it was actually the fledgling US Air Force that made the first purchase of 52 SA-16As for use as a search and rescue plane. The first Albatross was delivered in July of 1949 and it was only a year later that the Air Force began using them in Korea. Built in 1951, this airplane served in the US Air Force through the early 60s then was sent back to Grumman and refitted to serve in the anti-submarine roll and designated HU16B-ASW. www.albatrosslady.com /about.html   (551 words)

Airliners.net: Grumman G-64/111 Albatross Grumman purchased 57 ex military Albatrosses for conversion to civil G-111 configuration in the early 1980s, but only 13 were converted. Military Albatross missions included general reconnaissance, maritime patrol, anti submarine warfare (in which role it could be armed with torpedoes and depth charges) and search and rescue. Grumman purchased 57 Albatrosses for conversion and foresaw a potential market for up to 200 modified amphibians, however this prediction proved somewhat optimistic. www.airliners.net /info/stats.main?id=233   (539 words)

Flight Report - Grumman HU-16A Albatross Albatross!" It was with these immortal words of John Cleese After an operational accident, a large hole in the underside of an Albatross was repaired in the field, but the mechanic only had round headed rivets available. Therefore, all subsequent Albatrosses were completed with round headed rivets on the hull bottoms. www.eaa1000.av.org /fltrpts/albatross/albatross.htm   (4019 words)

Grumman HU-16A Pictorial Tour The Albatross, the fifth amphibian built by Grumman Aircraft for the military, was designed in the late 1940's for Air/Sea search and rescue, air ambulance, antisubmarine patrol, cargo, and transport. Grumman Albatross, USN Bureau Number 131906, was delivered to the Seven Rivers Naval Air Station, Annapolis Maryland on June 23rd, 1953. In the case of the Albatross, the main gear is connected to the major structure of the wing and side of the fuselage. www.eaa1000.av.org /pix/albatross/albatross.htm   (7447 words)

Chanute Air Museum The HU-16 Albatross was an amphibious search and rescue plane developed from a U.S. Navy design for a utility aircraft. In 1955, Grumman developed an improved B model with increased wingspan and larger aileron and tail surfaces. During the Korean War, Albatross aircraft rescued almost 1,000 United Nations personnel from coastal waters and rivers, often behind enemy lines. www.aeromuseum.org /aircraft_grumman.html   (146 words)

Models   (Site not responding. Last check: ) Little did Grumman know in 1970 that their airplane would someday be used to fight something that didn't exist in 1970. In 1944, Grumman submitted and won approval of its design G-64, to be named "Albatross," with accommodation for a crew of four, and a cabin capacity of 10 passengers, stretchers, or 5,000 pounds of cargo, as circumstances dictated. The Grumman F9F-8 and 8P Cougar were the final single-seat versions of the Cougar and it first flew at the end of 1953. www.commercemarketplace.com /home/CollectAir/Models.html   (10595 words)

The Mighty Albatross   (Site not responding. Last check: ) The Grumman HU-16, HU-16A, and HU-16B are mighty beasts. The plane is the largest of Grumman's family of hulled amphibians and was used around the world by U.S. and foreign military services (Coast Guard, Air Force, and Navy) for decades. Albatrosses continue to serve in military services of less developed nations. mdickinson.com /av/albatross.htm   (274 words)

Grumman HU-16 Albatross In 1944 the USAF ordered the development of an amphibious aircraft which was to be used for training future flying boat crews and serve as a Search and Rescue aircraft. From 1972 onwards it was clear the Albatross would be replaced by SH-34 and in the near future the britisch SH-3 derivative, the Westland Mk.41 Seaking. In may 1972 the Albatrosses were flown to Hamburg and Bremen to be shipped back to the USA. www.fly-navy.de /props/hu16.html   (241 words)

Billabong Announces Revolutionary Seaplane Surf Exploration Project Soon to be deployed as a mobile base for Billabong's Adventure Division surf expeditions, this particular Grumman HU-16B "Albatross" served a long career as an air/sea rescue workhorse for the US Air Force. A true "amphibian" with retractable landing gear and watertight hull, the Albatross can land on runways or in water, and was designed to operate in considerable seas. The Albatross can accommodate its adventure team of surfers and documentarians for extended periods in the wild, serving as a mobile platform for fishing, diving, and experiencing exotic cultures. www.sgmag.com /surf/bong_seaplane/index.html   (788 words)

Grumman Albatross The 10 RCAF Albatross' were part of the 16 (the other 6 went to Japan), that were re-engined with the Wright 1820-82 engine. Whereas the majority of the Albatross line, had six exhaust stacks, recesses per side, the 1820-82, had a single stack per side, recessed in a similar manner. After a week, the two RCAF Albatross and a single Dakota, were joined by two USAF HU-16's, partially due to the fact that the missing personal were American. www.hedgehoghollow.com /buzz/walkarounds/albatross.html   (853 words)

The Quiksilver Crossing The shape of her bow is double-concaved and curved in a wise old man's smile as if it knows…we'll be hitting water soon to meet a soul mate. Inlets, islets and outer reefs jut and speckle the plotted course for exploration to start; all while the belly of the Albatross is filled to a comfortable bulge. To the horizon, the coastline is broken in tight protrusion and crevice. thecrossing.quiksilver.com /stories/quiet_flight.aspx   (1306 words)

Grumman Albatross Scale Electric R/C Seaplane from Hobby Lobby! Grumman Albatross Scale Electric R/C Seaplane from Hobby Lobby! The Grumman Albatross HU-16 scale twin electric seaplane is no longer available from Hobby Lobby. Check out the electric flight seaplane models below or click here to go to a picture listing of all of the Hobby Lobby electric model airplanes. www.hobby-lobby.com /grumman.htm   (60 words)

Scran - Grumman Albatross amphibian air sea rescue aircraft of the US Coastguard at Prestwick Scran - Grumman Albatross amphibian air sea rescue aircraft of the US Coastguard at Prestwick Title: Grumman Albatross amphibian air sea rescue aircraft of the US Coastguard at Prestwick For ATHENS users in HE and FE ATHENS Log In www.scran.ac.uk /database/record.php?usi=000-000-129-178-C&scache=3wx1oamx3j&searchdb=scran&theme=6   (89 words)

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