In my last posting (before I was waylaid for a week with the flu) I promised a little treat for Grumman Goose fans and here it is: In my visit to Yank's Air Museum in Chino, I got a chance to see a recently-purchased example of this species of amphibian as first related to me by Mike Sheehan.
According to Yank's Operations Manager Frank Wright, the Goose was purchased about three months ago and plans are still up in the air as to how it will be best utilized by Yank's. For those of you who haven't been to Yank's, it is a beautiful, immaculate museum with lots of room for their many planes. I have spent a great deal of time over the years working for non-profits/museums, including the S.S. Lane Victory and the Catalina Island Museum, so I know a fine museum when I see one.
Frank told me the livery/paint scheme has not yet been decided upon and I've been toying with the idea of starting a little campaign to get this Goose painted up in Avalon Air Transport or Catalina Air Lines colors. Anyone care to climb onboard this campaign?
