Grumman Duck Walkaround Mid America Flight Museum

[@RussellBond-b3z]

One of my very favorite aircraft just because in 1958 I got to take a ride in one at the Naval Air station at Harlingen Texas as a amazed 8 year old. I still remember that to this day very fondly. I'm glad to see yours is still with us.

[@Lamprolign]

I remember my Grandpa telling us about flying in a Duck right after WWII while he was on EOD duty to recover and/or safe a torpedo on the beach of one of the South Pacific Islands. He described the ungodly racket of taking off on a metal runway with a flat tail gear and then landing in a sea state that was apparently above manufacturer's recommendation but well within the pilot's limits. He recalled looking out of the window from the seats down in the float and only seeing green water. He turned to his fellow torpedoman out on that particular flight and saying "Smitty, we are going to die." Fortunately form him and me they didn't. He said the ruggedness of Grumman aircraft was amazing. The nickname of "Grumman Ironworks" was well earned.

[@kdrapertrucker]

Always liked the Duck, especially how the float was incorporated into the fuselage.

[@EdwardRLyons]

What an absolutely magnificent aircraft! Thank you for such a good walk around. My favourite computer game is the flight sim Il-2 1946, and the Duck is one of my favourite aircraft to simply get in and fly. Nothing like real-life, of course! But the closest someone on the "wrong" side of the Atlantic can get to one!

[@RussellBond-b3z]

Hey I live in Juneau Alaska and I'm a huge fan of the museum. I have a WW2 weasel complete and running and 2 others that I've used as spares as Sir David would say and if you guys want them I will donate you just have to come get them or I'll send them to you COD if you'd prefer. I'm 73 now and I can't keep her up and none of the idiots in the United States want them.

[@Kevin_747]

Amazing recovery of this particular airplane from a watery grave is quite a story on its own. Hard to come up with words for the perseverance it took to bring this aircraft back to glory.

[@garynew9637]

Walkarounds bloody awesome.

[@tooManywaystoFall]

Very interesting walk around appreciate people like Mr. Glover for his expertise on these pieces of history and passion to preserve an era of aviation that deserves being treasured, and of course to you Erik Johnston for your passion and generosity in sharing all of these wonderful aviation videos, you are appreciated...

[@fatereborn9187]

Terry Reynolds was the one with the passion and devotion to rebuild this plane! He build most of those pieces from plans he got!

[@robbyowen9107]

Agree completely with Scott, much appreciated!!

[@dryan8377]

What a great video! Thanks for this now I know where I'm going on my next road trip! Superb camera work! The explanation about the braking action required, really makes a lot of sense for this plane. And that 50+ gph burn rate... wow.

[@MGB-learning]

Great video

[@bidlymovies987]

Magnificent airplane and a great video. Particularly like the first person narrative on the Duck's flying qualities. I always imagined they would be tricky as they look tall and short coupled. Interesting facts about the two speed prop too. Always a favorite and mysterious airplane ever since watching Murphy's war a as a kid. Did get to see the the Tallman duck in So Cal years ago. I heard a mechanic at the Sausalito seaplane base used to keep one there. Wonder where that bird is?

[@jonathanhorne6503]

Where is the duck that was used in the movie Murphy’s War?

[@foowashere]

Awww yiss, one of my favorite planes! Thanks for uploading Erik!

[@mikesmith7249]

The J2F-1, -2, -3, -4, & -5 were built by Grumman Aircraft. The J2F-6 was built under license by Columbia Aircraft, across the street from the Grumman factory in New York.

[@DeweyDavenport]

Scott that is a great video and a beautiful aircraft. Hope to see it in person one day.

[@ryanmoeller3308]

Time to plan for another trip down there!! I love seeing all of Scott's aircraft. The fact that he'll let you get in the aircraft is absolutely amazing!! I really hope to meet you soon my friend. We should all grab some lunch sometime.

[@ErikJohnston]

ryan moeller I agree. Many aircraft owners don't let people in their planes. This one is pretty unique, so make sure Andrew or another staff member is there. But yes, I look forward to meeting you too someday buddy.

[@ryanmoeller3308]

ErikJohnston Definitely!! I'd always make sure someone is there and I would always ask permission first before doing anything.

[@ErikJohnston]

ryan moeller Awesome buddy!!

[@billdewahl7007]

When's that Duck ridealong POV vid comin?

[@BetterAircraftFabric]

Great Video of a Great Airplane ! There was one in Alaska that got restored here, but it only flew twice here after the restoration before it was sold to the contiguous United States. Thanks for posting !!! Regards from Alaska!

[@paulmanson253]

Mr. Johnston. The talk this gentleman gave was particularly informative. Very pleased you added this Duck to your vids. If it is at all possible, should the historical documentation show up,please add to the thumbnail or cross reference somehow. I only wish that the people you film while doing the walk-around would add to information already given. No doubt they possess much more than they give out. Would be wonderful if you could add ,even if it is a monologue or lecture. We are losing the WW2 vets rapidly, but also the people who were around when the likes of Chuck Yeager were flying. As he said, wait just a minute and there would be a new airplane to fly. The technical and field personnel have stories of their own,much of which will be lost. At any rate,thanks for this episode in particular and the items as a body. Cheers.

[@boommasterkc-135____8]

paul manson , well said sir

[@balham456]

A Grumman Duck was flown in a film starring Peter O’Toole: he’s the survivor of a merchant ship sunk by a U-Boat, he survives and ends up in the Orinoco and attempts to sink the U-Boat with the Duck. It’d be interesting to know if that aircraft survives.

[@b.chuchlucious5471]

It's hanging from the ceiling at the USAF museum in Dayton, Ohio.

[@garynew9637]

Good story. Murphy war.

[@ryanbaircraftmechanicandsm7524]

Fantastic video

[@Wrench245]

A very interesting aircraft I've never heard of before. Were she mine, the word "QUACK" would be painted on her bow. I can't wait to see her fly, and I'd love to see the reactions if you taxied her into Highport for lunch.

[@RussellBond-b3z]

Check with the guys and girls at the Alaska museum of flight and aviation in Palmer/Wasilla they might have one or know of parts. Those people are amazing and Alaska is a goldmine of aircraft parts. I have a buddy in Kenai that has a complete R 2300 twin wasp just sitting in his back yard with a molding canvas tarp over it. His father picked it up surplus at the end of the war and it's just been a monument to his ability to packrat crazy things. I'm trying to get him to donate to to the Commemorative Air force in Midland Texas. But I'd love to see it go to any good home. I'm a muscle car fantastic and a decent mechanic but with that said I'm no AndP but it looks complete and rebuildable to me. I've often looked at it and said Humm self let's put that on a airboat. Ay them I remember how much trouble we get into with a 500 horse 454 and a 4 bladed flex prop. Get in touch with me and I'll put you in touch with my friend. He's got a supply of original sparkplugs for the PW radials all still just like new that came from a quansit hut full of lend lease stuff his father ratholed.

[@verysnipysharky556]

Read the book Frozen In time, it tells about a Grumman Duck trying to save a downed B-17 crew that crashed in Greenland.

[@alneal100]

Very sad...Lt. Pritchard was a good, and brave man!

[@haroldmclean3755]

Good job 👍

[@CptYellowhammer]

nice

[@passionquests9214]

Is this the same plane that was in several Black Sheep episodes?

[@kdrapertrucker]

No, at the time that show was filmed this aircraft was still crashed in a lake in the Caribbean.

[@Dunwyche]

Ok, second vid. I subscribed. Very cool stuff and thanke for the posts. D~

[@hachipanki8634]

I live in Puerto Madryn, Argentina, and in 1949 a Duck crashed here once

[@windshearahead7012]

14:51 video is about a plane and the outro says pet food lmao

[@ErikJohnston]

Vine God The outro is the pet food that Scott makes which allows him the financial ability to purchase these aircraft, which allows me the opportunity to video these planes. I made the outto as a form of a sponsor spot to help sell more pet food, to help buy more planes, to help make more videos of planes, to help share more cool aviation content with you my friend. LMAO

[@Fox3Out]

Ha I was there for this one

[@itsjusttwisiyall9750]

Kermit Weeks...Duckmaster.