This is our Grumman G-21A (JRF) Goose. In the 1930s the elite of Manhattan and Long Island, New York required an aircraft that would provide them amphibious transport into the city. Grumman was commissioned to build the G-21 “Goose” to suit their needs. This was Grumman’s first monoplane to fly, its first twin-engine aircraft, and its first aircraft to serve with a commercial airline. This Goose in particular has a rich local history providing transport service for not only food and supplies, bu

The Grumman Goose has a cool story in aviation. First taking flight in 1937 as an amphibious commuter plane, later serving in WWII across the Pacific. Still sounds incredible nearly 90 years later! | Warbird Factory