Grumman J2F Duck: US Navy, Marine Corps, Army Air Force, and Coast Guard Use in World War II (Legends of Warfare: Aviation)

by David Doyle (Author), David Doyle (Author)

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  Hardcover
  2018

  $20.50

  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 This volume is profusely illustrated with scarce archival photographs from diverse collections, including previously unpublished images.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.