Grumman Duck footage

[Jaxon]

Just stumbled over this and want to share:
Incredible pics showing the fight of the duck through the elements:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vcZlVbrMRQY

I think, we need another effect for water takeoffs, lol.


BTW: I found the link on this site, which is worth a visit as well. Lots of stuff to find there. Nice layout & good music. A pearl on the net:

http://www.unclewilliesplans.com/about40.html

 

[wolfi]

well, it's starting like an Albatross, but once in the air….
I think the pilot need a wet suit.

 

[Captain Tenneal]

Them shots are from the movie "Murphy's War" with Peter O'Toole. BTW great movie!!

 

[Wild Bill Kelso]

Just stumbled over this and want to share:
Incredible pics showing the fight of the duck through the elements:

Great find, mate!
Thanks for sharing. :salute:

Never seen a "water cooled radial engine" before...
I wonder how the Grumman guys managed to design the carburetor air intake to prevent water from getting sucked into the engine.

Cheers,
Markus.