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7247, 1951 Grumman UF-1G (HU-16B) Albatross, C/N: G-336

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Photo ID: AC393395

7247, 1951 Grumman UF-1G (HU-16B) Albatross C/N G-336, Preserved at the gate of USCGAS Elizabeth City, NC is this Grumman HU-16E Albatross 51-7247. For 32 years, from May 1951 to March 1983, 88 of these aircraft served in the US Coast Guard. It's primary mission was search & rescue.

Preserved at the gate of USCGAS Elizabeth City, NC is this Grumman HU-16E Albatross 51-7247. For 32 years, from May 1951 to March 1983, 88 of these aircraft served in the US Coast Guard. It's primary mission was search & rescue.

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Photographer: Dean Heald
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Shot Date: 2009-10-09
Airport: ECG
Elizabeth City Cg Air Station/rgnl Airport
Upload Date: 2009-10-15
Views: 566

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Device Manufacturer: Canon
Device Model: Canon EOS 40D
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Shot Time: 2009:10:09 15:12:21
Original Image Size: 1024 x 683 pixels
Exposure Time: 1/500 sec
F Number: f/6.3
Exposure Bias: 0
ISO Speed: 100
Focal Length: 32 mm
Flash: No Flash
Exposure Mode: 0
White Balance: 0
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More photos of 7247

  • 7247 @ ECG - For 32 years, from May 1951 to March 1983, 88 of these aircraft served in the USCG. It's primary mission was search & rescue. It holds 9 amphibious world records, including longest non-stop distance (including Kodiak, AK to Pensacola, FL - 3,107 miles). - by Dean Heald by Dean Heald @ ECG
  • 7247 @ ECG - Well preserved Albatross, the other gate guard - by Paul Perry by Paul Perry @ ECG