Grumman G-21 Goose

This is an original Grumman G-21 Goose in Pan Am Airlines markings. The Grumman G-21 Goose is an amphibious flying boat designed by Grumman as an eight-seat commuter aircraft for businessmen in the Long Island area. Although this was designed as a civil aircraft, the military was the major customer, with the Navy buying over 200 during World War Two. A total of 345 were built between 1937 and 1945. The Goose was a very successful and enduring airplane, and a large number are still flying all over the world.