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Grumman Albatross: A History of the Legendary Seaplane MG_Gift_Guide John Updike pulls one wanderingThe Albatross was the premier fixed wing rescue aircraft for the U. S. Air Force and Coast Guard. Its very colorful history begins in 1946 and spans nearly a quarter of a century, including service with twenty two foreign nations. With a total of 466 built by Grumman, more than eighty examples still thrive on the civil register. The Albatross also saw extensive service in the Korean and Vietnam wars. The fascinating history of this unique aircraft is