Grumman J2F Duck

US Navy, Marine Corps, Army, Air Force and Coast Guard Use in World War II

By: DAVID DOYLE

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Hardcover | 28 April 2018

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112 Pages

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22.8 x 22.8 x 1.9

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The Grumman J2F Duck formed the backbone of America's over water utility squadrons from 1934 until beyond WWII, setting various aviation records during this service.

A single-engine amphibious aircraft (also produced by Columbia Aircraft), the Duck saw service with the US Navy, Marine Corps, Army Air Force, and Coast Guard in a variety of roles including, reconnaissance, air-sea rescue, scouting/observation, and more. This volume is profusely illustrated with scarce archival photographs from diverse collections, including previously unpublished images. Part of the Legends of Warfare series.

Book Features:

A photographic history of the design, development, and deployment of the Grumman JF and J2F Duck
US Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard biplane scout, rescue, and observation aircraft during WWII
Profusely illustrated with scarce archival photographs from diverse collections, including previously unpublished images

About the Author

Author of over 100 books, David Doyle was presented the Bart Vanderveen Award, recognizing, " . . . the individual who has contributed the most to the historic preservation of military vehicles worldwide" in 2015 by the Military Vehicle Preservation Association.

230 colour and b/w photographs

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