Grumman HU-16 Albatross

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The Grumman HU-16 Albatross is a twin-radial-engined, amphibious flying boat that was designed and produced by American aircraft manufacturer Grumman. Originally designated as the SA-16 in USAF service and the JR2F-1 and UF-1 in USN and USCG service, respectively, it was redesignated as the HU-16 in 1962. It was operated by a wide range of air services, including the United States Air Force (USAF), United States Navy (USN), United States Coast Guard (USCG), and Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF). It was most commonly operated as a search-and-rescue (SAR) aircraft. Even after its retirement by multiple US-based military services, the Albatross continued to be operated by the military services of several other countries. The last military operator of the type was the Hellenic Navy of Greece, which withdrew its last examples in 1995.

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