Aircraft Photo of N216HU / 7238 | Grumman HU-16C Albatross | USA - Coast Guard | AirHistory.net #823385
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:N216HU
Alternate Serial:7238
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman G-64 Albatross
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman G-64 Albatross (G-111 / U-16)
Aircraft Version:Grumman HU-16C Albatross
C/n (msn):333
Display Paint:USA - Coast Guard
Location
City / Airport:Buckeye - MunicipalMap
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Airport Codes:ICAO: KBXK   IATA: BXK   Local: BXK   Other: -
Collection:Lauridsen Aviation Museum
 
Photo Date:12 April 2024
Photo by:Aad van der Voet
Photo ID: 823385
Photo Comment

This spotless Albatross is hands down the best-looking aircraft in Hans Lauridsen's collection. He acquired it in 2008, and painted it as Coast Guard 7238 in 2013, even though it never served with them. It is in fact former US Navy Bu131904. The real Coast Guard 7238 was ex USAF SA-16A 51-7238, c/n 325. As far as I am aware, this Albatross hasn't flown at all since being painted in these markings.

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

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