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FLYING BOAT

Only a handful of Grumman HU-16 Albatross amphibious seaplanes remain today, but their allure remains strong. Once used by the U.S. Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard, the antique aircraft is cherished by collectors today for providing pilots with a transcendent

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