Grumman Albatross

Grumman Albatross
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Publisher : Schiffer Pub Limited
Total Pages : 107
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ISBN-10 : 088740913X
ISBN-13 : 9780887409134
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Book Synopsis Grumman Albatross by : Wayne Mutza

Download or read book Grumman Albatross written by Wayne Mutza and published by Schiffer Pub Limited. This book was released on 1996-01-01 with total page 107 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Albatross was the premier fixed-wing rescue aircraft for the U.S. Air Force and Coast Guard. Its very colorful history begins in 1946 and spans nearly a quarter of a century, including service with twenty-two foreign nations. With a total of 466 built by Grumman, more than eighty examples still thrive on the civil register. The Albatross also saw extensive service in the Korean and Vietnam wars. The fascinating history of this unique aircraft is complemented by over 200 photographs including many in color showing the great variations in color schemes and markings.


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