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  • What is the Albatross?

    The Albatross - bone, feathers, muscle and the wind. An albatross is its own taut longbow, the breeze its bowstring, propelling its projectile body. An art [...] Read More

  • Aircraft Specifications

    1951 Grumman SA-16A Albatross
    S/N: AF51-7186
    Engines: Wright R-1820-80A, 1525hp [...] Read More

  • Luxury & Utility

    As the center of activity, special attention was given to the cabin design. The Albatross's large wheel wells on either side of the fuselage created [...] Read More

  • Color Palette

    The paint scheme is meant to reflect on the 1940's heritage while maintaining a smooth and modern look relative to the interior. The smooth flowing [...] Read More

  • Form Follows Function

    Walk around the Albatross and you will quickly recognize the purpose behind each engineering solution. A deep high strength hull with very strong outriggers speak to [...] Read More

  • History

    World War II spurred incredible advancements in all spheres of technology. Aviation was a major beneficiary. Engineers pushed the edge of technology [...] Read More

  • In the Day of the Great Flying Boats

    The passengers are seated comfortably in the richly decorated lounge, taking tea and cakes , while chatting amiably. Men are dressed in beautifully [...] Read More

  • Tour of Greenland

    Taking to the sky in a large flying boat, the Grumman SA-16A Albatross, from Nuuk to north of the Arctic Circle. This amazing Grumman Albatross [...] Watch Video

  • Three Grumman Albatrosses form up

    A rare short-film of 3 Grumman HU-16 Albatrosses forming up for the joy of flying the magnificent Upper Mississippi River & Lake Pepin on June[...] Watch Video

  • Flight from Land or Sea

    Grumman SA-16A Albatross footage over the surf-side sea plane base, St. Croix river, Lake Pepin, and the Chippewa river. Lunch on the water on [...] Watch Video

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