Grumman HU-16B Albatross, U. S. Air Force (51-7186); (N98TP), Minnesota, Blaine, Anoka County-Blaine Airport
The Albatross was built by the Grumman Corporation. The aircraft in the photograph was built in 1951 and delivered to the U.S. Air Force in 1954. The amphibian aircraft was assigned to air-sea rescue duty. The aircraft was retired from military service in 1971. The aircraft went into civilian ownership, was restored and placed into executive service.
To view my photograph of the aircraft airborne go to; www.flickr.com/gp/23711298@N07/62WT3o
Grumman HU-16B Albatross, U. S. Air Force (51-7186); (N98TP), Minnesota, Blaine, Anoka County-Blaine Airport
The Albatross was built by the Grumman Corporation. The aircraft in the photograph was built in 1951 and delivered to the U.S. Air Force in 1954. The amphibian aircraft was assigned to air-sea rescue duty. The aircraft was retired from military service in 1971. The aircraft went into civilian ownership, was restored and placed into executive service.
To view my photograph of the aircraft airborne go to; www.flickr.com/gp/23711298@N07/62WT3o