Aircraft Photo of 51-022 / 0-10022 | Grumman HU-16A Albatross | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #238453
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:51-022
Alternate Serial:0-10022
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman G-64 Albatross
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman G-64 Albatross (G-111 / U-16)
Aircraft Version:Grumman HU-16A Albatross
C/n (msn):96
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Location
City / Area:Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Collection:Pima Air and Space Museum
 
Photo Date:11 February 2008
Photo by:Kas van Zonneveld
Photo ID: 238453
Photo Comment

Constructed as a SA-16A and entered service with the USAF as 51-0022 in January 1952. Loaned to Pima somewhere between 1962 and 1971. The aircraft was restored and painted in the markings of the 31st Air Rescue Squadron, Clark AB, Philippines circa 1957.

This photo is copyright © Kas van Zonneveld, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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