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The articles, photos and stories posted below are drafts and are not fully published and are not available for public viewing until finalized and approved.

Draft Posts

Grumman's J-14 Mallard began its service in December 1950 and has had many owners over the years.

Today 

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J-14

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J-56 arrived at Antilles Air Boats in 1974. Photo credit Tony Pierce 

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John Mayes
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Phil: "I was in the Virgin Islands once, I met a girl. We ate lobster,    drank pina coladas. At sunset we made love like sea otter. That was  a pretty good day. Why couldn't I get that day over and over again?"  

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  Groundhog                  Day

February 2, 2026
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Capt. Ron Gillies flew seaplanes for over 30 years before he arrived at Antilles Air Boats. Ron's father, Norman Gillies was an aviator as his brother, Jack and that continued to the next generation.

Read more about the family that had their head in the clouds.​​​​

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The Flying Gillies

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