Grumman HU-16 Albatross
Grumman HU-16 Albatross
37º 22′ 05″ N / 120º 34′ 40″ W
Much has been written about this aircraft and pasting “Albatross” into the search window will bring you to some of it, as well as more photos of other HU-16s and their kin. Ungainly looking on the ground but beautiful in the air as well as on the water. Annual fly-ins for Albatross aircraft and pilots are held in Boulder CA (not CO) where type ratings can be obtained — which are required to pilot this aircraft due to its weight.
The Grumman HU-16 Albatross at the Castle Air Museum — photo by Joseph May
Bows on view of the Albatross — photo by Joseph May
The amphibious nature of the Albatross can be seen by how the landing gear retracts to leave a smooth stepped hull for waterborne operations — photo by Joseph May
The starboard wing float was fixed in position — photo by Joseph May
Starboard perspective of the Albatross — photo by Joseph May
More information can be found at the Grumman Albatross History Site.
