Grumman & amphibians

Grumman HU-16Albatross

Large twin-engined amphibian used for search and rescue by the US Air Force, Navy and Coast Guard.

First flight1947
ManufacturerGrumman
CountryUnited States
TypeSearch and rescue amphibian
StatusRetired

History

Large twin-engined amphibian used for search and rescue by the US Air Force, Navy and Coast Guard.

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