SA-16A Albatross Training (1)

U.S.AIR FORCE Training on the "16"

[@homebrewer7]

I was the radio operator on this type aircraft. That small round window is where I sat. Right behind the co-pilot. 1955-56.

[@johnoneill6031]

So was my father…

[@travisguide4516]

That is incredible!

[@rumpstatefiasco]

I’m envious! To me, this is a magical airplane. I love everything about it!

[@B1900pilot]

My Dad flew the OA-10 and the SA-16…He also flew the SB-17…Really cool video!

[@kevszos3728]

Is your dad still alive if I may ask?

[@BarryHope-bj5um]

OA-10, that is the Army Air Corp. Cat?

[@Edubarca46]

Monogram used to make a beautiful scale model in plastic for all to enjoy. Still available on Ebay.

[@oldbaldfatman2766]

Before the internet, all you had for reference was magazines & books. There was a modeling magazine called Replica in Scale that did an article on the HU-16B loaded with drawings of cockpit, radio compartment, etc. along with a dozen or so B&W drawings showing different markings carried by these aircraft. They also did a build/ review of the Monogram kit. Still available on Ebay...look for the 1973 issue. Always thought it was an outstanding magazine and still have all their issues.

[@HootOwl513]

I built one, back in the '80s, after flying Nassau to Miami on a Chalk's Airlines plane. I painted it white with blue trim, but was unable to get the Chalk's lettering on the tail. Good 1/72 scale kit.

[@Sgt-lott10]

I’m using these videos to help build mind accurately

[@GrubbyGrupper]

Trumpeter makes a beautiful 1/48 scale of this USAF version it’s expensive but very detailed, NMUSAF in Dayton Ohio has one on display with the engine open and a mechanic on a work stand that folds out of the cowling

[@phil6419]

Red right returning is how I learned it. Guess that saying has been around for awhile now

[@travisguide4516]

what a innovative design

[@markcleveland8338]

Love to get the story behind the pilots black eye.

[@philmoredennie526]

My dream Ac ..

[@niallenglish3777]

So, I been thinking of buying 1 of these, but got to wondering after watching this, what'd be the story on flying it solo, without the aid of co-pilot and engineer, as sometimes they may be unavailable when ya gotta go? Are there different procedures or what?

[@kamaleshrudra1463]

Whos recording the footage .possible time traveler?

[@Sgt-lott10]

They had video cameras in the Korean war