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7247
1951 Grumman UF-1G (HU-16B) Albatross, c/n G-336
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Aircraft 7247, For 32 years, from May 1951 to March 1983, 88 of these aircraft served in the USCG. It's primary mission was search & rescue. It holds 9 amphibious world records, including longest non-stop distance (including Kodiak, AK to Pensacola, FL - 3,107 miles)., at ECG, photo by Dean Heald
Dean Heald
@ ECG
Aircraft 7247, Preserved at the gate of USCGAS Elizabeth City, NC is this Grumman HU-16E Albatross 51-7247. For 32 years, from May 1951 to March 1983, 88 of these aircraft served in the US Coast Guard. It's primary mission was search & rescue., at ECG, photo by Dean Heald
Dean Heald
@ ECG
Aircraft 7247, Well preserved Albatross, the other gate guard, at ECG, photo by Paul Perry
Paul Perry
@ ECG
Airframe Info
Manufacturer Grumman
Model UF-1G (HU-16B) Albatross Search all Grumman UF-1G (HU-16B) Albatross
Year built 1951
Construction Number (C/N) G-336
Aircraft Type Fixed wing multi engine
Number of Seats 16
Number of Engines 2
Engine Type Reciprocating
Engine Manufacturer and Model Wright R-1820-76A/B Cyclone 9
Aircraft
Registration Number 7247
Current Status On display
Owner
Owner United States Coast Guard
Address Elizabeth City, NC
United States