Aircraft Photo of N86649 / NC86649 | McKinnon G-44 Super Widgeon | AirHistory.net #595468
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:N86649
Alternate Registration:NC86649
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman G-44 Widgeon
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman G-44 Widgeon (J4F)
Aircraft Version:McKinnon G-44 Super Widgeon
Manufacturers:Grumman / McKinnon
C/n (msn):1467
Location
City / Airport:Oshkosh - Wittman RegionalMap
Region / Country:Wisconsin, United States
Airport Codes:ICAO: KOSH   IATA: OSH   Local: OSH   Other: -
Event:EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2023
 
Photo Date:22 July 2023
Photo by:Gary Vincent
Photo ID: 595468
Photo Comment

This Widgeon rolled off the production line in January 1947, but was stored until delivery in March 1948 to private owner. Registered N86641, the aircraft crashed landing on Lake St Clair in Michigan on May 19, 1953. Salvaged after it sank, the aircraft took to the air again in the mid 80s and was registered N86649 in 1987. The aircraft was modified to a Super Widgeon in 1988.

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

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