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1944 GMC DUKW 353 'Penny '44' 2-ton six-wheel-drive amphibious Truck
- D, Designed in 1942
- U, Utility
- K, All-wheel drive
- W, Dual-tandem rear axles
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I photographed this amphibious automobile, the Amphicar, with my iPhone while I was in Jackson, WY last summer. There were only 4500 of these produced out of Berlin, Germany from 1962 to 1967 (and most of these, about 3700, came to the USA). There are estimated to be only about 585 still in regular use today. To see 3 more photos of this car, go to my FotoWrite blog.
Why people like this funny car.
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As the evening sets in, a pair of Canadair CL-415 Super Scooper planes lift off the surface of Lake Cascade after scooping up water in flight to battle a wildfire on West Mountain, just south of Tamarack Resort near Donnelly, Idaho. The amphibious planes, in a touch-and-go operation, can scoop up to 1,620 gallons (6,133 liters) of water in seconds. Powered by two Pratt & Whitney turboprops, these aircraft were among the eighteen fighting numerous lightning-sparked fires ignited on Tuesday night (August 12, 2025) as a result of a lightening storm. They completed a cycle of skimming water and dumping it on the forest fire every 10 minutes. Meanwhile, elite Hot Shot crews fought the blazing fire on the ground, racing to protect the resort and surrounding forests from the advancing flames.
UPDATE: The wildfire, known as the Rock Fire, started from lightning strikes on August 12, 2025. It is located just south of Tamarack Resort and has grown to approximately 2,743 acres as of August 21, 2025. The Tamarack Resort has suspended all resort operations indefinitely. Firefighters and support staff on scene number around 365, supported by aerial assets. The fire is currently 0% contained but substantial firefighting resources are committed to control it. Some of the locals say that it won't be put out completely until frost and snow cover the ground.
To view photos of this year's overlanding journey in chronological order, click www.flickr.com/photos/stevefrazier/albums/72177720328383895
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Chobe River, Botswana
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Some 100 amphibious vehicles from all around the world gathered in Amsterdam for a week of fun.
Almost every day they had a drive and float in the historic canals of Amsterdam, Utrecht and the surrounding areas.
As from 2025 this event will no longer be held in Amsterdam, as no vessels with an internal combustion engine will be allowed on the historic canals of Amsterdam.
See also this video: www.nu.nl/310314/video/amfibievoertuigen-toeren-door-amst...
Production: 1 of 3878 (1961-1968).
Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
The American bullfrog, often simply known as the bullfrog in Canada and the United States, is an amphibious frog, a member of the family Ranidae, or “true frogs”. This frog
has an olive green back and sides blotched with brownish markings and a whitish belly spotted with yellow or grey. The upper lip is often bright green and males have yellow throats. It inhabits large, permanent water bodies, such as swamps, ponds, and lakes, where it is usually found along the water's edge. The male bullfrog defends a territory during the breeding season. His call is reminiscent of the roar of a bull, which gives the frog its common name. This frog is native to southern and eastern parts of the United States and Canada, but has been widely introduced across other parts of North, Central and South America, Western Europe, and parts of Asia, and in some areas is regarded as an invasive species. (wiki)
Nikon D7100
Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED AF-S VR
220mm - f5.3 - 1/400 - ISO 500
[Pinhole Photograph] Taken with a ZeroImage 6x9 multi-format camera.
Port Clyde, Maine / Sept. 30, 2006
Artifacts of an Uncertain Origin
These have been scanned for awhile but work (gasp!) and other projects have kept me from sitting down and playing with them. Of the three images posted with the tea kettle, please let me know which one you like the best. Only one will make it into the final series. At the moment, I am liking this one the best, perhaps because the presence of the giant Sea Truk creates such a strange scene.
**Oh, and I should add that the tea kettle was there on the rock when I took the photo...it was not added via Photoshop.
Chobe River, Botswana.
With the river slowly rising for it's annual flood, the islands are now submerged in water... These two hippo were feeling vulnerable on the island and made a dash for the river...
A British Marsh Frog. Rainham marsh RSPB site
Scientific name: Pelophylax ridibundus
Common names: Eurasian marsh frog, Lake frog, Laughing frog
I saw these amphibious cars driving down the St. Croix river last summer. They seemed pretty cool, but don't think they would be too practical.
The amphibious design of the Catalina gave it unmatched flexibility - just as comfortable on water as it was on a runway. This rugged utility and smooth form have helped it earn a lasting place in aviation history and the hearts of enthusiasts worldwide.
Light armoured unit hits the beach. Brisbane River Turtle leaves its lake to see if any nice people with bags of bread might be around.
The AAAT is a fully automated (can be remote controlled) amphibious tank that the RDTF uses in assaults against enemy emplacements. It’s more compact than a traditional tank, so it can enter smaller spaces. It’s amphibious, so it can make it where people can’t without taking quite some time. It’s armed with two .50 cal chainguns, and kicks butt on the battlefield!
E-seals invade the beach! This is the sub-rookery near the old motel, north of the lighthouse, and at the mouth of Arroyo del Corral (high bridge). The Golden Hour certainly brings out their tracks!
HMS Albion is an amphibious transport dock of the Royal Navy, the first of the two-ship Albion class. Built by BAE Systems Marine in Barrow-in-Furness and launched in 2001. This Warship is generally used by the Royal Marines. She is sailing out of the Clyde in Scotland to join a NATO marine task force participating in Ex Joint Warrior April 2019.
PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 1, 2020) The forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) transits the Philippine Sea with amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). America and Germantown, part of the America Amphibious Ready Group assigned to Amphibious Squadron 11, along with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, are operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Walter Estrada)
DUKW USN 7025431 amphibious truck exiting the Channel just as many did on the Normandy beaches in 1944. The remains of the Mulberry harbour can be seen offshore on the left.
The name DUKW comes from General Motors Corporation model nomenclature:
D, 1942 production series
U, Utility
K, all wheel drive
W, tandem rear axles, both driven
This was one of the many WWII vehicles taking part in the 81st Commemoration of D-Day in Normandy.