TP Aero
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
