Albatross at Cavanaugh?
Mon Jan 31, 2011 5:35 pm
Doug, anyone,
I saw this fine looking Grumman at the Cavanaugh...just wondering, is it a new acquisition? or Just new to me? Plans? etc...
I saw this fine looking Grumman at the Cavanaugh...just wondering, is it a new acquisition? or Just new to me? Plans? etc...
Re: Albatross at Cavanaugh?
Mon Jan 31, 2011 6:28 pm
The FAA reg number shows it was registered to the Cavanaugh Museum in March of 2009, so they've had it a while.
Walt
Walt
Re: Albatross at Cavanaugh?
Mon Jan 31, 2011 10:14 pm
I'd pay money for a ride in one!
Wonder if they could put it in 1950s USAF MATS ARS markings?
Wonder if they could put it in 1950s USAF MATS ARS markings?
Re: Albatross at Cavanaugh?
Tue Feb 01, 2011 10:29 am
JohnB wrote:I'd pay money for a ride in one!
Wonder if they could put it in 1950s USAF MATS ARS markings?
My dad flew "Shrimp Boats" out of Hickam AFB with the 76th ARS...along with C-54's, SB-29's, and H-19's. I think his fondest stories are in the Albatross though. I think he would agree with you...and might even toss in a few bucks to make that happen!
Re: Albatross at Cavanaugh?
Thu Feb 03, 2011 10:00 pm
Donated to the museum a couple of years ago. Just gone through inspection program, after a long wait for the appropriate paperwork, etc. It has been residing at "Cavanaugh South" with the Caribou, but they have both been moved up to the museum to make space for "Ol 927" and "Fifi".
Re: Albatross at Cavanaugh?
Fri Feb 04, 2011 3:42 am
theres 2 albatros at Chino at the present time.I'll take pics tomorrow and post them. The first time I went to the Reno air races (2003/04?) we stopped in Carson City ,Nevada. someone had atleast 5 Albatrosses parked there. I love the Albatross ,its a great plane.
Re: Albatross at Cavanaugh?
Fri Feb 04, 2011 9:17 am
Speedy wrote:JohnB wrote:I'd pay money for a ride in one!
Wonder if they could put it in 1950s USAF MATS ARS markings?
My dad flew "Shrimp Boats" out of Hickam AFB with the 76th ARS...along with C-54's, SB-29's, and H-19's. I think his fondest stories are in the Albatross though. I think he would agree with you...and might even toss in a few bucks to make that happen!
Neat! I wish someone would interview guys like yor dad and do a book. I'm sure there are great stories out there.
If I could go back in time to do something avaition related, flying for the ARS would be it.
H-19s, Albatrosses....great stuff.
There is one Albatross flying with USAF markings, I'd add to that if I had the money.
The USAF MATS ARS doesn't get enough credit, thay had bases all over the world and saved a lot of civilians...those guys did God's work.
Please give my best to your dad and bless the guys that gave their lives "That others may live".