Grumman G-21A Goose II - Ottawa, Ontario - Static Aircraft Displays on Waymarking.com

The following is from the Canada Aviation and Space Museum's Website:

Highlights:

An American eight-passenger amphibian designed and manufactured by Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corporation from 1937 to 1945

"Amphibian" meant it could operate from water or land/snow

Designed as luxury transport or a "flying yacht" for New York businessmen

Purchased by corporations, wealthy individuals and armed forces (U.S., Canadian, U.K., etc.)

Used by the RCAF (its first military buyer, in June 1938) for transport, rescue and training

An extremely versatile and popular aircraft

Some models were refitted with turboprop engines

First flight was on May 29, 1937 (G-21)

Artifact no.:
1995.1632
Manufacturer:
Grumman Aircraft Engineering
Manufacturer Location:
United States
Manufacture Date:
1944
Registration no.:
CF-MPG
Acquisition Date:
1995

History:

The Goose was the first twin-engined Grumman design expressly designed for the civilian market. It flew for the first time in 1937 and remained in production until 1945.

It established an outstanding record for its ability to operate commercially from land and water bases, and was used throughout the world by civilian and military operators. It has given extensive service in Canada, particularly to the coastal areas of British Columbia.

Current Location:

Reserve Hangar, Canada Aviation and Space Museum

Provenance:

Donation from RCMP and British Columbia government

This Goose was manufactured by Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corporation in 1944, as part of a U.S. Navy contract. It was acquired by the RCAF that same year and used for light transport duties. It was transferred to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) in 1946, and from then on was used throughout Canada in missing person and missing or wanted boat and vehicle searches, as well as for medical transfers and transportation. Its registration, CF-MPG, apparently stands for Mounted Police Goose. When it was retired in 1994, the Goose had been in continuous public service longer than any other Canadian civil aircraft.

In 1995, a campaign by the Museum and supporters in British Columbia prevented the aircraft from being exported to the United States, and led to the RCMP and the British Columbia government donating it to the Museum in recognition of its long service record.

Technical Information:

Wing Span 14.9 m (49 ft)
Length 11.6 m (38 ft 3 in)
Height 3.7 m (12 ft 2 in)
Weight, Empty 2 413 kg (5,320 lb)
Weight, Gross 3 402 kg (7,500 lb)
Cruising Speed 282 km/h (175 mph)
Max Speed 314 km/h (195 mph) at sea level
Rate of Climb 454 m (1,490 ft) /min
Service Ceiling 7,315 m (24,000 ft)
Range 1,280 km (795 miles)
Power Plant Two Pratt and Whitney R-985-14B Wasp Jr., 450 hp, radial engines

Reference: (visit link)

Type of Aircraft: (make/model): Grumman G-21A Goose II Tail Number: (S/N): CF-MPG Construction:: original aircraft Location (park, airport, museum, etc.): Canada Aviation and Space Museum inside / outside: inside Other Information:: Canada Aviation and Space Museum - Ottawa, Ontario Opening hours Daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission fees Adult $15, Youth (3-17) $10 Senior (age 60+) / Student $13 - Free on Thursday from 4 to 5 PM An additional 5$ entrance fee to visit the hanger where this aircraft is located will need to be purchased before the visit takes place. You will be escorted by a tour guide. Tours of the hangar are scheduled for 11 AM and 1 PM. There is paid parking on site. Taking photographs is allowed. Access restrictions: You will be briefed by the tour guide at the commencement of your tour and he/she will explain the activities that you may have to restrain from within the hangar. There are barriers on the floor that serve to prevent visitors from approaching too close and touching the aircrafts.

Visit Instructions:
Photo of aircraft (required - will be interesting to see if the aircraft is ever repainted or progress if being restored)
Photo of serial number (required unless there is not one or it is a replica)
Photo(s) of any artwork on the aircraft (optional but interesting)

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