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diverse collections, including previously unpublished images.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.