Aircraft Photo of 141266 | Grumman HU-16D Albatross | USA - Navy | AirHistory.net #386807
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:141266
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman G-64 Albatross
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman G-64 Albatross (G-111 / U-16)
Aircraft Version:Grumman HU-16D Albatross
C/n (msn):413
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:Guantanamo
Location
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman FieldMap
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Airport Codes:ICAO: KNPA   IATA: NPA   Local: NPA   Other: -
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
 
Photo Date:May 1977
Photo by:Bob Thomas
Photo ID: 386807
Photo Comment

This was the last HU-16 on active duty with the USN. It was on display at the museum from 1977 - 1980. The USN then recalled it, registered it with the FAA as N693S, and loaned it to the Smithsonian Institute for scientific duties. Eventually disposed of by the US Navy, it was last reported displayed in a lake at Universal Studios, Orlando, FL.

This photo is copyright © Bob Thomas, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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