Specifications

Description

The Duck was technically the first flying boat built by the Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corporation. It evolved from the Loening OL amphibian after Grumman obtained the rights to the design. Designed as a carrier-based utility transport, its duties included observation/scouting and what later was known as COD. (Carrier Onboard Delivery). Other military uses included transport, photoreconnaissance, rescue, bombing, and depth-charging. Ducks served with the U.S. Navy, Marines, and Coast Guard before and during World War II.