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This volume is profusely illustrated with scarce archival photographs from diverse collections, including previously unpublished images.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.[AuthorName]By David Doyle[/AuthorName][AuthorBio]Author of over 100 books, David Doyle was presented the Bart Vanderveen Award, recognizing, “ . . . the individual who has contributed the most to the historic preservation of military vehicles worldwide” in 2015 by the Military Vehicle Preservation Association.[/AuthorBio][NumIllustration]230 color and b/w photos[/NumIllustration][CoAuthor][/CoAuthor][SubTitle]US Navy, Marine Corps, Army Air Force, and Coast Guard Use in World War II[/SubTitle][ColorPattern]230 color and b/w photos[/ColorPattern]